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Month: January 2024

Emir of Gaya warns village heads, wards against breach of peace

The emir urges residents to embrace peace and unity, irrespective of tribe, politics and religious differences. The Emir of Gaya, Dr Aliyu Ibrahim in Kano State, on Wednesday, threatened to punish district and ward heads for any breach of peace in their domains. The emir spoke while receiving the Commissioner of Police, Hussein Gumel, alongside…

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Rivers police return $3,000 officers extorted from travellers

The erring officers were said to have arrested their victims in Abia State, and took them to Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers States, where they extorted them of the money. The Rivers State Police Command has returned the $3,000 three of its officers collected from two travellers after abducting them. In a statement in which this…

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Debt Management Office reopens ₦360 billion FGN bonds for subscription

The bonds were listed on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. & FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange and qualified as liquid assets for liquidity ratio calculation for banks. The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Tuesday re-opened four Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Bonds valued at ₦360 billion for subscription through auction. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja,…

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Father says deceased Chrisland student died before reaching the hospital

Recall that on February 9, 2023, the 12-year-old deceased was allegedly electrocuted, during the school’s inter-house sports activities held in Agege Stadium. Michael Adeniran, the father of the late Whitney Adeniran, a student of Chrisland Schools, has made a fresh revelation, saying that his daughter had died before she was taken to the hospital. Adeniran…

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Full list of Africa’s top 20 billionaires in 2024 according to Forbes

The 2024 Forbes list showcases the combined wealth of the top 20 billionaires in Africa, totaling a substantial $82.4 billion. In the 2024 Forbes list of Africa’s wealthiest individuals, Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, continues to hold the coveted position as the richest person on the continent. With an impressive net worth of…

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Ibadan residents decry difficulties at NIMC, call for improved services

A NIMC official stated that the commission’s equipment needed to be upgraded to enhance better service delivery to the citizenry. Some residents of the Ibadan metropolis, on Tuesday, decried what they called their harrowing experience in the processing of enrolling with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Consequently, they have appealed to the Federal Government…

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Dangote retains position as Africa’s richest man with $13 billion net worth

This feat comes amid Nigeria’s political uncertainty following the February presidential election and a devaluation of the naira in 2023. The chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has once again been declared Africa’s richest man in a new Forbes ranking. According to Forbes, Aliko Dangote’s fortune rose from $400 million to $13.9 billion, a…

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Gov Mutfwang declares 24-hour curfew in Plateau LG as security worsens

The governor promised that the curfew would be reviewed as soon as the security situation improves. The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect. The development was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, by the…

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A review of ‘Boyahnah’ EP by Afrobeats star Bahd Man Niko

Bahd Man Niko doubles down on the type of music that brought him success. When Bahd Man Niko released the ‘On The Planet’ EP in 2023, it was clear the type of music he makes and for whom he made it. His crass approach, vulgar-filled writing, and guttural vocals made for a fierce street leaning….

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7 amazing benefits of cuddling your partner

Cuddling keeps both your body and your relationship healthy and happy. That lovely feeling when you’re wrapped up in the arms of your loved one isn’t just a way to show affection. Let’s get cosy and chat about something that’s both sweet and super beneficial – cuddling your partner. Who doesn’t love a good cuddle,…

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