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Year: 2023

Tinubu’s biopic, Last Man Standing, to premiere June 12 in Lagos

At the May 26 premiere of the movie in Abuja, Sen. Barau Jibrin said Nigerians should be grateful to the producers for their efforts to document history for the youth. A biopic of President Bola Tinubu, titled “Last Man Standing”, will premiere in Lagos on June 12. Seun Oloketuyi, Managing Director of Ultimate Communications, in…

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AfCFTA’s promising future: Boosting African trade amidst obstacles

Intra-African trade is hindered by cumbersome border inspections, harassment, bribes, and poor infrastructure. The Secretary-General of the African Federation of Women Entrepreneurs emphasizes the need for improved infrastructure and the removal of tariffs to facilitate commerce. Kenya and Ghana strengthen commercial ties under AfCFTA, while Uganda sees AfCTA as a long-term solution to trade barriers with Kenya….

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Tinubu wants to work with governors on minimum wage review

Tinubu also reiterated that multiple exchange rates will no longer be tolerated. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared his willingness to review the national minimum wage to reflect the current global economic realities. The President disclosed this when he met with governors elected on the platform of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in…

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Zamfara governor shuts down rumour of ₦9trn assets

Governor Lawal described the viral claim of his alleged ₦9trn worth of assets as false and misleading. Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal Dare, has debunked a claim that went viral on social media suggesting that he has declared assets worth ₦9 trillion. The governor addressed the matter in a statement issued by his spokesman, Sulaiman…

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Ilorin Emirate frowns at provocative beer advert

Ibrahim said the advertisement was a liberty taken too far, and called for its removal “to discourage a resort to self-help from the concerned members of the community”. Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has condemned an offensive billboard advertisement portraying the people of Ilorin as drunks. The union, an umbrella socio-cultural organisation, expressed it…

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Italy committed to working with Nigeria’s new leadership — Envoy

Leo said it was a key to stepping up and to deepening both country’s relations based on peace and security; governance and human rights; migration and mobility. The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefano Leo, says his country is committed to working with the new Nigerian leadership to promote peace, prosperity and curb effects of climate…

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Ondo CP presents N13.3m cheques to 27 late police officers’ families

He added that the cheques were meant to ameliorate the pains of the deceased immediate families. The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Taiwo Jesubiyi, on Friday presented cheques worth N13,316,277 to 27 families of late police officers in the state. Jesubiyi made this known in a statement made available to newsmen by the…

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Kano Gov orders land developers at Hajj Camp to stop immediately

On the preparations for this year’s Hajj, Yusuf assured of the commitment of the state government to do all what it takes for a hitch free exercise. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has directed all land developers at the Kano Hajj camp to stop immediately. This is contained in a statement issued by his…

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Group hails Tinubu on Akume’s appointment as SGF

The group said it has been working closely with the Office of the SGF, noting that there were several unimplemented programmes approved by the office. The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has hailed President Bola Tinubu for appointing Sen. George Akume as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The…

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This week’s best celebrity pictures on Instagram

Another week, another slay. Every week, we curate the best and most liked pictures posted by Nigerian celebrities on Instagram. This week was an interesting one for Nigerian celebrities, with fashionable looks everywhere. Here is the weekly round-up of the best pictures posted by Nigerian celebrities. Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage looked sexier than ever in…

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