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Month: November 2023

Average price of 5kg cooking gas stood at ₦4,562.51 in October – NBS

The October price represented an 8.89% increase, compared to what was obtained in September. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from ₦4,189.96 recorded in September to ₦4,562.51 in October. This is contained in the Bureau’s “Cooking Gas Price Watch’’ for October 2023 released on Wednesday…

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1 dies, 7 injured as livestock truck crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The early morning accident was blamed on over-speeding and tyre burst, which led to loss of control of the vehicle by the driver. One person died while seven others sustained injuries on Wednesday on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in a lone accident involving a truck carrying livestock and passengers. Spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps…

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Victony features 14 artists on new song ‘Ohema’

Victony features 14 artists on new song ‘Ohema’. Afrobeats superstar Victony follows up his 2023 success streak and takes the music scene by storm as he unveils star-studded musical marvel ‘Ohema’—a fusion of artistic brilliance and collaborative mastery. This groundbreaking track showcases Victony’s genius, bringing together a formidable ensemble of 15 artists and the creative…

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Israel-Hamas conflict has gone beyond war to become terrorism – Pope

The Pope also asked for prayers so that both sides would not go ahead with passions, which in the end will kill everyone. Pope Francis on Wednesday met separately with Israeli relatives of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians with family in Gaza and said the conflict had gone beyond war to become “terrorism”. Speaking…

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Unrest in Ogun community as man cuts off friend’s hand over soft drink

The man reportedly cut off the entire wrist of his friend over a bottle of soft drink. There was unrest in the Fulani community in the Ogunmakin area of Ogun State, on Monday, November 20, 2023, as two friends identified as Abdullahi Audu and Usman Muhammed fought each other over a bottle of soft drink….

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Tinubu’s administration promises stable electricity supply by early 2024

Ambassador Tuggar assured the nation of a significant improvement in the electricity sector in the coming year. The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has pledged to deliver better electricity supply to Nigerians by the first quarter of 2024, according to statements made by Ambassador Maitama Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs….

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Protesting youths clash with policemen over missing landlord

The landlord, who was arrested following a complaint made by his tenant, was found dead in an uncompleted building days after. Some aggrieved youths of the Woji area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, have clashed with policemen over the discovery of the body of a missing landlord in the community. The landlord,…

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Rema makes history in 2023 Billboard end of the year chart

Rema became the first African artist to appear on Billboard end of the year album chart. Rema has enjoyed an incredible 2023 with his hit single ‘Calm Down’ topping charts in multiple countries in a feat that has made it the biggest African export yet. In another landmark feat, Rema becomes the first African artist…

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Tinubu seeks Guinness World Records recognition for economic reforms

President Tinubu noted that he initiated reforms from the first day of his inauguration. At the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, President Bola Tinubu asserted that he deserves recognition from the Guinness World Records for the economic reforms implemented since assuming office on May 29. Addressing a gathering of investors, President…

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Apple Music announces Qing Madi as the next Up Next

Qing Madi is the latest Up Next artist. Apple Music today announces Afrobeats singer-songwriter Qing Madi is the latest featured artist in its Up Next artist development program in Nigeria. “Being chosen for this month’s Apple Music Up Next programme is a dream come true at 17,” she tells Apple Music. “I hope to give…

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