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Month: August 2023

NDLEA intercepts fake $20m on Lokoja-Abuja Highway

The suspects were arrested when their vehicle was intercepted on the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway. A “Stop-and-Search’’ operation by operatives of the NDLEA on the Lokoja-Abaji (FCT) Highway has yielded 20 million counterfeit dollars. Spokesman of the NDLEA stated on Sunday in Abuja that the fake currencies were recovered from a bus travelling from Lagos and heading…

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Suspend plans for military intervention in Niger, ex-lawmaker advises ECOWAS

West African military chiefs held a second day of talks in Ghana on Friday, preparing for a possible armed intervention in Niger after the coup. A former member of the House of Representatives, Robinson Uwak, on Sunday, called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its chairman, President Bola Tinubu to suspend…

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‘This Is Us’ actor Ron Cephas Jones passes away at 66

The Emmy-winning actor has passed following “a long-standing pulmonary issue.” Ron Cephas Jones has passed away at the age of 66. A representative for the actor shared the sad news with People, writing, “Beloved and award-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones has passed away at the age of 66 due to a long-standing pulmonary issue. Throughout…

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45% of African MSMEs boost sales through online platforms, survey reveals

53% use online advertising to enhance brand visibility, while 45% directly sell products and services online.The survey also found that 36% use personal savings to tackle rising costs. A recent study conducted across the African continent unveiled a notable shift in the strategies that Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) embraced. According to the survey,…

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Family petitions IGP over killing of breadwinner, demands ₦200m compensation

The family described the murder of Ekata as extrajudicial killing by the police and demanded a retraction of all allegations made against the deceased as published. The Ekata Ogbeide family of Uromi in Edo has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged extra-judicial killing of their son, Fidelis Ekata, by police operatives on March 2,…

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Experts urge FG to subsidise CNG vehicle conversions

The IPMAN boss said that CNG that would to be imported would be affected by foreign exchange modulation. Some oil and gas experts have appealed to the Federal Government to subsidies the cost of converting petrol or diesel vehicles to gas for Nigerians as means of palliative measures. They gave the advice in a separate…

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Divergent views trail why some men do not cook

Adigun added that people believed that men that cooked well would not always appreciate their wives’ cooking . Some residents in Abuja say some men do not cook in their homes because cooking is the domestic duty of women and that tradition hinders some men to cook, especially the married ones. The residents, who expressed…

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Seyi lands in trouble over misogynist statement on ‘BBNaija All Stars’

He is getting dragged on the internet for yet another controversial statement. Seyi has revealed the controversial lessons he intends to teach his male children towards other people’s daughters on Big Brother Naija All Stars. He made his intentions in a shocking conversation with Soma and Whitemoney after last night’s rave. In his words, ”…

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Online gambling in Nigeria poses huge financial risks, as banks report N9.5 billion loss in 2023

Nigerian banks witnessed a staggering N9.5 billion in losses in 2023, with a 54% increase in July alone. Cashless policies by the CBN contribute to a surge in e-fraud due to increased transaction volumes, raising concerns about financial sector stability. Betting platforms, wallet accounts, and point-of-sale agents are identified as major channels for e-fraud; experts call for…

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Is ApeCoin safe to invest in?

#FeatureByImmediateEdge AppCoin is a governance and utility token for the BAYC (Bored Ape Yacht Club) community and is owned by Yuga Labs. This token is allocated via airdrop to BAYC and Meebits holders and also to Bored Ape Kennel Club holders. Furthermore, APE tokens can be bought directly on many exchanges. Uphold may be a…

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