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Month: January 2024

Here’s why power supply has been bad in your area – no hope in sight

Since the turn of the year, Nigerians have experienced a massive dip in power supply to their homes and workplaces. The age-long issue of epileptic power supply in Nigeria has reared its ugly head once again after the citizens enjoyed a brief period of respite in the second half of 2023. Since late last year,…

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EFCC’s arraignment of Obiano will end media trial – Publicist

He said it was important to acknowledge and appreciate the achievements and contributions Chief Willie Obiano made during his time as governor. The appearance of Chief Willie Obiano, the immediate past governor of Anambra, in a properly constituted court has been described as a blessing in disguise. Tony Nezianya, Publicist to Obiano, said on Thursday…

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ECOWAS Bank to host hybrid investment forum in Togo

Donkor explained that the forum would provide a unique opportunity for development partners and stakeholders in the sub-region. The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has announced plans to soon host a major forum in Lomé, Togo. The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors ECOWAS Bank, George Agyekum Donkor, made this disclosure…

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Policeman rejects ₦1m bribe from bandit during arrest in Kaduna hotel

The bandit attempted to buy his way out of the arrest by offering the police officer ₦1m from the ransom recovered from him. A police Divisional Officer has rejected the offer of an N1m bribe from a suspected bandit who pulled his last trick in a desperate attempt to escape arrest in a hotel in…

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Mangu Attack: Plateau Police recovers 10 bodies

One vehicle and other property worth millions were equally destroyed during the attack. The Police Command in Plateau says gunmen killed 10 people, razed down 10 houses and injured two others in the January 24 attack at Kwahaslalek Community of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau. DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)…

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EFCC summons local, foreign firms over $347.49 billion forex scandal

Recall the Special Investigation panel was instituted by President Bola Tinubu to probe the activities of the apex bank during the leadership of the ex-CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has set its sights on over 50 companies suspected to have benefitted from a series of fraudulent forex schemes. According…

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How lawyer made $30m for helping govt recover funds from banks

The highly-revered legal juggernaut also revealed how he charged Mobil $5m in an appeal case he handled for the company in the 80s. Legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Aare Afe Babalola, has recalled how he made a whopping $30m for helping the government recoup $300m from banks. The founder of Afe Babalola…

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Scarlet Gomez is done playing Ms Nice Girl in Nollywood

“If the roles were reversed and it was a man that did the things that she did, nobody would be talking. It’s expected,” she said. Scarlet Gomez was talking about therapy. For most of the past three years, if you include the 11 months she spent on set in Iperindo, a tiny town in Osun,…

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My goal is to fight for women’s right to choose – Singer Simi on feminism

Simi has always been open about her stance as a feminist. Singer-songwriter, Simi has opened up about her journey as a feminist, highlighting what the movement is about to her. The mother of one spoke on feminism during her recent interview on the Tea With Tea podcast. She shared her perspective on the topic, shedding…

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Kizz Daniel releases ‘Twe Twe’ remix featuring Davido

Kizz Daniel has joined forces with Davido for the remix of his chart-topping single. Hitmakers Kizz Daniel and Davido are set to delight listeners with the remix of Kizz Daniel’s smash hit single ‘Twe Twe’. The remix was released on January 25, 2024, and it marks another collaboration from the superstars who last appeared together…

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