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Month: November 2023

Funke Akindele, others to star in Inkblot’s ‘No Way Through this December’

#FeatureByInkblotProductions Inkblot Productions has officially confirmed the highly anticipated debut of “No Way Through,” a Nigerian crime thriller, available globally and exclusively on Amazon Prime Video this December. The film boasts an all-star cast of Nollywood legends, including; Funke Akindele, Chidi Mokeme, Chioma Chukwuka, Ikechukwu, Nengi Adoki, Seun Ajayi, Jnr Pope, Eso Dike, Roberta Oroma,…

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Abia ranks highest on GBV rating among 5 South-Eastern states – NHRC

GBV cases is highest in Abia because of peculiar custom and tradition of the people and non-challant attitude of parents in protecting their daughters. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that Abia ranks highest on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) rating among the five South-Eastern states. The NHRC Coordinator in Abia, Mrs Uche Nwokocha, disclosed…

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Sylvester Oromoni: Father of late Dowen College student still seeking justice 2 years after

Sylvester Oromoni’s father said he has promised his late son justice even if it takes 30 years. On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, Sylvester Oromoni Snr, the father of the late Dowen College student who tragically passed away on November 30, 2021, has reaffirmed his commitment to the pursuit of justice for his son. The 12-year-old’s…

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‘No room for internal sabotage in NDLEA’ – Marwa warns new cadets

He also called on the cadets to prepare their minds for the task ahead of them. Chief Executive Officer of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has warned against internal sabotage in the agency’s renewed war against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country. Marwa gave the warning at…

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Nigerian rapper Oladips debunks claims that he faked his death

However, he did not mention the fact that the death was announced on his official pages by his management. Nigerian street-hop rapper Oladips has refuted popular claims that he faked his death to promote his new album ‘Superhero Adugbo’, blaming it on rapper Qdot. The frustrated rapper called Qdot out on his Instagram story on…

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Ondo Government pays ₦1bn gratuity arrears to local government retirees

The disbursement was necessary in spite of pressing financial commitments of the government and the limited resources. The Ondo State Government has approved ₦1 billion for the payment of gratuities to some categories of workers who disengaged from service in 2011 and part of 2012. Gov Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who flagged off the payment on Thursday…

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EFCC withdraws money laundering charge against ex-Lagos AG, Shasore

Shasore was standing trial in Abuja and Lagos State on alleged money laundering offences. The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, withdrew the money laundering charge preferred against Mr Olasupo Shasore, SAN, following a directive by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minster of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. EFCC’s Counsel, Bala Sanga,…

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Tinubu meets King Charles III at COP28

Tinubu strengthens Nigeria-UK partnership on climate action at COP28 President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria engaged in a high-level meeting with His Majesty, King Charles III of England, on the sidelines of the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday, November 30, 2023. His Majesty, King Charles III, is renowned for his advocacy…

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IFAD, others partner to scale-up digital solutions for farmers

Electronic market solutions can increase smallholder farmers’ income by 37% and their productivity by 73%. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), says it is committed to promoting empowerment of smallholder farmers globally, through scaling up digital solutions by partnering with other stakeholders. Mrs Dede Ekoue, IFAD Country Director stated this at the National Policy…

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FG’s ₦250 billion intervention in gas industry fails to improve production

The Committee on Gas has initiated an investigative hearing on the disbursement of the fund disbursed. The Nigerian Gas industry has recorded a decline in production despite the Central Bank Of Nigeria’s (CBN) Nigeria Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) worth ₦250 billion in the sector. Nigeria’s gas production over the years has maintained a steady growth…

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