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Month: January 2024

Unilorin student breaks world record in haircut speed

The remarkable achievement was accomplished in just 14 minutes, 56 seconds, and 83 milliseconds. Qudus Owoyemi, a 400-level student of the Department of Statistics, University of Ilorin has set a new world record for the fastest time devoted to completing five skin fade haircuts. According to the University bulletin issued on Monday, the remarkable achievement…

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Peter Obi urges Federal Government to prioritise education, health

He also charged the Federal Government to initiate measures that would pull Nigerians out of poverty. The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 General Elections, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise critical areas of the economy, such as Education and Health, given the present global reality. Obi gave…

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Legal Aid Council resolves 465 cases in 2023

Out of 465 cases, 145 were criminal allegations maters while 320 were civil cases. The State Coordinator, Rabi Abdullahi, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Abdullahi noted that out of 465 cases, 145 were criminal allegations maters while 320 were civil cases. The coordinator said that…

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Governor Idris approves ₦27.5 million for Law school fees of 38 indigenes

The gesture of the governor is a fulfilment of his promise to provide quality education for all in the state. Gov Nasir Idris of Kebbi has approved the release of ₦27.5 million for the payment of tuition and registration fees for 38 indigenes of the state in the Nigerian Law School. The approval is contained…

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‘No gree for anybody’ doesn’t mean you should fight people – Yul Edochie

He urged Nigerians to interpret it as a call to resilience rather than an endorsement of violence. Nollywood actor and pastor, Yul Edochie haas shared his insight on what the popular slang, “no gree for anybody” means. Taking to his Instagram on Monday, January 29, 2024, Edochie advised his followers against misinterpreting the phrase as…

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3 armed men who robbed company, tied up security guards caught by CCTV

The defendants attacked the company in the night with guns and other dangerous weapons. An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded three men in Kirikiri Correctional Centre Lagos, for allegedly robbing a company of two cars and other items at gunpoint. The defendants, Godstime Effiong, 27, a driver; Daniel Adikwu, 23, a mechanic; and Isiaka…

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CBN releases $500m to tackle verified forex transaction backlog

The management of the CBN was committed to settling all legitimate foreign exchange backlogs within a short time frame. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has released 500 million dollars to various sectors in its determination to address the backlog of verified foreign exchange transactions. Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Acting Director, of the Corporate…

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A Pulse review of ‘The Chorus Master’ by Timi Dakolo

The album’s title is an attempt by Timi Dakolo to restate his status as one of Nigeria’s finest vocalists. Timi Dakolo’s albums are few and far between so when he releases projects, they are carefully crafted to satisfy the cravings of his fans and offer them something tangible to hold on to until the powerful…

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My mum is still a Nigerian mum even though I’m famous – Ayra Starr

“I need my mom to get to the point where she doesn’t care what I spend my money on,” she said. Even though Ayra Starr is now famous, that does not stop her mum from still being overprotective. During an interview on the Beat 99.9FM, the singer disclosed that her mother remains very involved in…

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Court reserves judgment on APC’s appeal against Fintiri’s re-election

The apex court reserved judgment after taking arguments from all the parties involved. The Supreme Court on Monday reserved judgment on the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Aisha Dahiru against the re-election of Gov Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa. A five-man panel of the apex court led by…

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