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Month: January 2024

Father of 6 arrested while trying to sell one of them for ₦20m

Tali claimed that he was a father of six children and had decided to sell one of his children to help raise money to take care of his large family. The operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command have arrested one Mr Chinana Tali over alleged trafficking and attempt to sell…

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Malaika: Lagos Police arrests 5 people for pirating Toyin Abraham’s film

The actress says she has taken up the fight against piracy for the benefit of everyone in the entertainment industry. Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, said on Tuesday that piracy of her works had resulted in her having panic attacks and being hospitalised at various times. Abraham spoke with newsmen in Lagos as the police announced…

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Kemi Adetiba starts pre-production for ‘King of Boys’ with new characters

It has been three years since the last instalment was released on Netflix. Nigerian filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba has announced the commencement of the pre-production stage for the highly anticipated sequel to King of Boys (KOB). In a post on Instagram, Adetiba intimated to the audience the return of the blockbuster thriller, tagged KOB 3: The…

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How Dangote Refinery will improve Nigeria’s economy and foreign exchange

If the refinery works as anticipated, its productivity is expected to significantly improve the total output of the country’s manufacturing sector. The commencement of operations at the Dangote Refinery amid rising inflation is giving a ray of hope that Nigeria’s economy will improve if the facility is maximally leveraged. On Monday, January 15, 2023, the…

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Tinubu vows to deal with bandits

Tinubu gave the assurance in Abuja at the unavailing of books entitled: ‘Working with Buhari. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday assured that his administration would stamp out the remaining vestiges of Boko Haram, banditry and kidnapping gangs in the country. He gave the assurance in Abuja at the unavailing of books entitled: ‘Working with Buhari:…

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BBNaija’s Sheggz debunks claims that he and Bella broke up

“Me and my wife are good,” he said. Big Brother Naija alumnus, Sheggz has set the record straight that contrary to reports, he and his romantic partner, Bella are still together. The reality TV star took to his X account on Tuesday January 16, 2024, and debunked the reports that he and Bella split up….

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Tinubu vows to keep developing Nigeria from where Buhari stopped

Tinubu commended Buhari for his dedication and service to the nation over time. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the Federal Government would continue with the various developmental strides of the past APC-led administration. He said this at the public presentation of books on the former President Muhammadu Buhari‘s administration in Abuja. “Our administration will…

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Bamise Ayanwole: BRT driver Ominikoron says he has no case to answer

Justice Sherifat Sonaike adjourned the case until February 8 for continuation of hearing. Abayomi Omotubora, counsel to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, charged with rape and murder of a 22-year old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, has requested for more time to file his no-case submission. Ominnikoron is facing a five-count charge bordering…

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Lagos women, hairstylists cry over high cost of hair attachments

Average hair attachments initially sold for ₦1,700 now cost ₦3,600, and those sold for ₦1,200 now go for ₦2,500. Some women and hairstylists on Tuesday lamented the high cost of hair attachments as the price has continued to soar from 2023. They expressed their concern in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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7 die in auto crash in Osogbo-Ilobu highway, Osun

The 8 persons involved in the accident were four male adults and four children. Seven persons lost their lives in an accident on Osogbo-Ilobu highway on Tuesday, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command. The Sector Commander, Henry Benamaisia, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Osogbo, that the accident involved…

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