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Month: January 2024

Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ surpasses 300 million views on YouTube

Nigerian sensational singer Ayra Starr makes YouTube history. Since breaking into the mainstream in 2019 with her self-titled EP, Ayra Starr has risen to commercial success to become one of Nigeria’s biggest artists. Om another landmark feat, the award-winning singer has become the first Nigerian female artist to have her music video surpass 300 million…

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Wike vows to complete inner southern expressway project by December

The minister added that with adequate funding it would be completed by December this year. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to complete the Inner Southern Expressway project by December this year. The minister gave the assurance when shortly after he inspected some ongoing road projects within the FCT…

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1,500 redeployed CBN staff expected to resume at Lagos office on Friday

The new management of the apex bank recently announced the plan to move some departments of the bank to Lagos Following the controversial relocation of some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria from Abuja to Lagos, at least 1,500 members of the redeployed staff are expected to resume in the Lagos office this week….

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Katsina Govt approves ₦74.5 billion for township roads construction

The projects aim to improve urban infrastructure and boost business activities. The Katsina State Executive Council has approved the release of ₦74.5 billion for the construction of additional township roads in the metropolis. The state’s Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Sani Magaji-Ingawa, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the Council’s resolutions…

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FRSC arrests 4,907 for traffic offences, launches operation in FCT

Non-use of seat belts, use of phones while driving and over speeding were the major causes of accidents during the operation. The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) has arrested no fewer than 4,907 persons for 6,339 traffic offences during the just concluded “Operation Zero Tolerance” in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Sector Commander, Muta’a…

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The top 5 richest women in Africa

Women are also billionaires and millionaires in Africa. While there is a lot of conversation around the richest men in Africa, there are also a lot of wealthy women in the continent. Though fortunes fluctuate, these women have consistently been on the richest women’s list. Let’s delve into their net worth: 1. Folorunsho Alakija (Nigeria)…

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You’re just a side chick – Portable slams 4th baby mama Ashabi Simple

Recall that Portable announced Ashabi as his wife in June 2023, during their son’s naming ceremony. Nigerian street hop singer, Portable has called his fourth baby mama out, expressing his displeasure with her recent interview. In a series of scathing posts on his Instagram story on Monday, January 29, 2024, the Zazu singer expressed his…

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Governor Sani initiates construction of 6km bypass, 35-kilometer road

The governor emphasised that these projects were part of his administration’s commitment to making rural living more enjoyable. Gov Uba Sani of Kaduna State has inaugurated the construction of a six-kilometer bypass road from Sabon Tasha to Juji in Chikun Local Government Area. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday in Kaduna, marking a significant…

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Man allegedly beats ex-wife with stone over children’s matter in Lagos

The ex-wife was brought to the station by some sympathisers, while she was bleeding from the injuries allegedly inflicted on her face by the suspect. The Police in Lagos State have arrested one Olamilekan Morekeji, for allegedly beating his ex-wife, Mary Ololuwa and using stone to inflict injuries on her over their children’s matter. The…

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Yahaya Bello returns home to heroic welcome after 8 years as Kogi governor

Indigenes and residents trooped out in their thousands to welcome him back home. Ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday received a heroic welcome from a huge crowd in his country home, Okene, after his eight-year tenure as governor of the middle belt state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in what looks…

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