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Month: January 2024

Jay-Z film with Yemi Alade, Adekunle Gold to hit Nigerian cinemas in April

Three Nigerians star in this international movie project. The Hollywood film, The Book Of Clearance which features soundtracks from Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold will hit Nigerians cinemas in April this year. Following news of their feature on the movie’s soundtrack early this year, lots of anticipation has been built as to whether or not…

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4 guards allegedly steals employers’ bus worth ₦8.5m, 400 solar panels

The defendants committed the offences on October 29, 2023 in Lagos state. Four security guards on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a bus loaded with 400 solar panels. The defendants are Daniel Edom, 22; Jonah Babatunde, 39; Moses Okoo, 43; and Emmanuel Anyanger, 27. They all live at Oniwaya,…

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NRC set to reactivate old narrow gauge network across Nigeria

NRC has commenced the rehabilitation of coaches and locomotives ahead of the resumption of operation on the all-important route. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has begun reactivating old narrow gauge networks with the Eastern line already at an advanced stage to resume operations. The Director, Mechanical Services and Signal Communication of NRC, Jerry Oche, made…

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Best Nigerian album covers of 2023

A selection of the best Nigerian album covers of 2023. Visual content like music videos and album artwork provides context and visual experience to music and Nigerian artists use it to elevate their work. In 2023, the Nigerian music industry saw numerous album releases with artists exploring different approaches to their artworks. Visual artist Dunsin…

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Kogi assembly screens, confirms Yahaya Bello’s nominees for state agencies

The nominees who were taken through question and answer sessions at the Committee of the Whole, were said to have proven their worth as they provided all answers. The Kogi House of Assembly on Tuesday, screened and confirmed three nominees forwarded to it by Gov Yahaya Bello to head three of the state’s agencies. The…

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KTIRS sets ₦40 billion IGR target for 2024 fiscal year in Katsina

The measure would ensure that the state government is able to cover all its recurrent expenditure with the IGR without the federal allocation. The Katsina State Internal Revenue Service (KTIRS), has set a ₦40 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target for the 2024 fiscal year. Its Chairman, Alhaji Isiyaku Muhammad, stated this during a meeting…

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Cultist stabs retired nurse, maid to death in their home

The duo were attacked by an invader who broke into the house. Esther Amali, a retired nurse, has been stabbed to death alongside her housemaid, Mercy Mwuese, in her residence around the Federal Low Cost, Makurdi, Benue State capital. The duo were said to have been killed by an invader who broke into their home…

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People used to question if I was Yoruba or Igbo – Yemi Alade

“I was not aware of the cultural differences until later,” the singer said. Singer Yemi Alade has opened up about her background, recounting her experiences growing up in a multi-cultural home. The performing artist recently was a guest on the latest episode of the podcaast, Tea with Tay Podcast, where she candidly shared insights into…

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FG issues licences to 6 companies to improve power generation, distribution

The state of power generation in Nigeria has been dwindling despite the trillions of naira invested in the sector. The Nigerian Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved 13 new licenses for six companies for the generation of off-grid and embedded power, distribution as well as the trading of electricity. According to…

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Shell set to exit Nigeria after 86 years of operation

Shell pioneered Nigeria’s oil and gas business in the 1930s. After agreeing to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, Shell Plc is set to end its operations in Nigeria after 86 years. In a statement on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the British energy giant said it has “Reached an agreement to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary,…

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