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Month: January 2024

Nigerian Railway Corporation records ₦1.49bn passenger revenue in Q3 2023

The report showed that the figure increased by 108.25% compared to the ₦715.09 million generated in Q3 of 2022. The Nigerian Railway Corporation generated ₦1.49 billion as revenue from passengers in Q3 of 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. This is in the NBS Rail Transportation Data for Q3 and Q4 2023…

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Here’s a recap of ‘Skinny Girl In Transit’ ahead of its Season 7 debut

The new season will debut on January 26, 2024. After a very long hiatus, Ndani TV’s Skinny Girl In Transit will return to YouTube this week for a 7th season and this piece is what you need to know before diving in. The series revolves around the life of Tiwa, played by Abimbola Craig, a…

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Tems awarded Break Through prize by Billboard Women In Music

The Grammy winner adds another flower to her cap. Since receiving international attention in 2020 after her dazzling contribution to Wizkid’s smash hit ‘Essence’, Tems has enjoyed massive commercial success that makes her one of Nigeria’s biggest music stars. In another impressive feat, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is set to be awarded the prize for Break…

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5 suspects charged for allegedly burning Rivers House of Assembly

The police alleged that the defendants, alongside Hon Ehie, committed the offence. The five suspected persons who allegedly burnt the Rivers House of Assembly on October 29, 2023, were, on Thursday, arraigned at a Federal High Court, Abuja on a seven-count charge bordering on terrorism. The five suspects were arraigned before Justice Bolaji Olajuwon by…

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God’s work is my destiny – Yul Edochie on returning to acting

Many social media users have accused the actor of “clout chasing.” Actor-turned-minister, Yul Edochie has answered the burning question of some of his fans regarding his acting career. Edochie took to his Instagram account on January 24, 2024, to let his fans know that his hiatus from the big screen is not permanent. He emphasised…

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Gunmen behead woman in Akwa Ibom

The woman was gruesomely killed where she had reportedly lived and farmed. Some yet-to-be identified gunmen have beheaded a woman around a banking layout, Udo Udoma Avenue in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Capital. The woman, whose identity is yet-to-be disclosed, was said to have been gruesomely killed where she had lived and farmed before meeting…

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10 things everyone should know about Miyetti Allah

The organisation is not solely a political or militant group. Miyetti Allah is a socio-cultural association in Nigeria that primarily represents the interests of Fulani pastoralists, particularly those involved in cattle rearing. Here are 10 things that people should know about Miyetti Allah: 1. Formation and background: – Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria…

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Supreme Court asserts election of Agba Kefas as Taraba governor

The court dismissed the appeal of NNPP for filing incomplete record of appeal. The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the election of Agbu Kefas as Taraba governor. Delivering judgment, Justice Lawal Garba dismissed the appeal by the NNPP and its governorship candidate, Yahaya Sani for filing incomplete record of appeal.

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Explosion near BPE premises in Abuja not bomb-related – FCT Police

The command advocates for the use of plastic or rubber containers for waste disposal, as they pose a reduced risk of being overheated. The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said the explosion that occurred near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises in the Maitama area of Abuja was…

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Katsina Water Agency to provide 600,000 litres of water daily to commun

Residents were urged to ensure the safety and security of all the installed facilities. The Katsina Small Town Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Agency (STWSSHA) has assured that it would supply 600,000 litres of potable water daily to residents of Baure Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. The Executive Director of the Agency, Alhaji…

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