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Day: December 8, 2023

Japa syndrome: Akinwumi Adesina urges African leaders to tackle brain drain

He noted that Africa’s challenge lies not in a lack of funds but in the absence of bankable ideas. The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African leaders to address the rising issue of brain drain by creating quality job opportunities for their unemployed youth. Speaking at the…

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Lagos: Sanwo-Olu advocates ₦7 trillion budget for 2024 to address infrastructural needs

He expressed determination to ensure the ease of doing business in Lagos. Delivering an address at the eighth Lagos Corporate Assembly, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asserted that Lagos State requires a substantial budget of approximately ₦7 trillion in 2024 to adequately address its pressing infrastructural challenges and provide essential amenities. The event, themed ‘BOS Meets with…

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Some A-list artists will go hungry this December – Shallipopi’s Official Dj

Brightstar attributes this to the outrageous amount the artists charge to perform at shows. Shallipopi’s official Dj, Dj Brightstar has said that many A-List artists in Nigeria will go hungry during the December festivities. Brightstar attributes this to the outrageous amount the artists charge to perform at shows. He noted that the high cost of…

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Ayoba and Boomplay announce cross-platform partnership

The integration has already been rolled out across various African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, Egypt and more Africa’s super app, ayoba, and Africa’s premier music streaming and download platform, Boomplay, have announced a strategic cross-platform partnership involving the integration of music and audio content from Boomplay onto the ayoba app. The collaboration…

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Court awards ₦50 million damages against Seyi Makinde, for unpaid debt

Governor Makinde and others challenged this decision at the Court of Appeal, leading to the recent judgment. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and six others to pay ₦50 million in damages for failing to settle the outstanding balance of ₦3.4 billion from a Supreme Court judgment issued…

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Benue House of Assembly commends Governor Alia amid APC crisis

With a unanimous agreement the State Assembly officially passed the vote of confidence on Governor Hyacinth Alia. Despite the ongoing crisis within the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Benue State House of Assembly, during its plenary session on Friday, December 08, 2023, unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hyacinth…

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Ministry of Power to collaborate with states to enhance power supply, Minister reveals

The minister urged state governments to provide support and monitor the performance improvement plans. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed on Friday, December 08, 2023, that the Federal Ministry of Power is set to engage in collaborative efforts with state governments. The announcement was made during a visit by the Governor of Abia state,…

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Wale Ojo & Genoveva Umeh on ‘Breath of Life’ and the future of Nollywood

The actors offer their insights on Nollywood and how to be a “method actor.” Wale Ojo and Genoveva Umeh are no strangers working together. Both actors had crossed paths briefly on ‘Blood Sisters,’ the Netflix Original Series from Ebony Life Studios. “I remember him drilling me in the car just before we got to that…

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IGP urged to immediately arrest Kwankwaso over alleged plot to destabilise nation

Kwankwaso of sponsoring protests and also mobilising persons to insult President Tinubu. The Coalition of Civil Society Organisation for Democracy has fervently called upon the Inspector-General of Police to swiftly apprehend the presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, accusing him of orchestrating plans to “set Nigeria on fire.” The group’s strong stance comes…

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SDP dismisses rumours of coalition against President Tinubu

The goal of the rumour was to turn public opinion against the current government, potentially leading to its undemocratic removal. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed its rumoured coalition with some opposition parties to work against President Bola Tinubu. “SDP wishes to clarify its position regarding the suggestion that it is involved in forming…

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