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Month: March 2024

AfDB president, Adesina wants country renamed to ‘United States of Nigeria’

Adesina said the change to the ‘United States of Nigeria’ would change the relational mindset between the states and the centre. President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB ), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has proposed that the Federal Republic of Nigeria should be renamed to ‘The United States of Nigeria.’ Adesina’s proposal was contained in…

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Sickle cell contributes to high rates of broken marriages in Nigeria

Edward-Maduagwu advised intending couples to go for a genotype compatibility test to avoid having children with sickle cell disorder. Mrs Aisha Edward-Maduagwu, National Coordinator, Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder says sickle cell disorder is responsible for 80 per cent of broken marriages. Edward-Maduagwu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday…

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Tinubu’s promise to transform Abuja turning out successful – Wike

The minister disclosed that he would meet all the contractors on Tuesday to finalise the readiness to complete ongoing projects. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed joy that President Bola Tinubu’s promise to transform Abuja is turning out successful. Wike stated this in Abuja on Saturday, after inspecting…

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Deities not evil, stop burning shrines – Yul Edochie tells Nigerians

The actor’s advice has triggered a backlash as Nigerians have taken to social media to react, urging him to stick to one religion. Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has urged Nigerians to embrace tradition and culture so as to be free from slavery. The actor, who recently opened an online Church, took to his Instagram page@yuledochie…

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The Man Died film, Wale Ojo is Wole Soyinka

The Man Died will be released in July to coincide with Soyinka’s 90th birthday. Nollywood veteran, Wale Ojo, will play famous Nigerian writer, Wole Soyinka, in a film adaptation of one of the latter’s most famous books, The Man Died. The memoir chronicles the author’s thoughts when the government held him as a political prisoner…

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Tourists troop to Lekki Conservation Centre to enjoy nature at Easter

Lekki Conservation Centre is home to abundant plants and wildlife and plays a vital role in preserving the region’s ecosystem. The Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), Lagos, witnessed a large number of people on Saturday as tourists trooped to the centre to enjoy nature. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that local and international tourists went around…

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We’ve embarked on a journey of transformation in FCT – Wike

He also urged residents to remember the true essence of the Easter celebration and embody the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and renewal in all that we do. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration has embarked on a journey of transformation in the capital territory. Wike, who…

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CAN charges Christians to get actively involved in political activities

Akinyemiju stressed that Easter concluded the Passion of Christ which began with a 40-day period of fasting and prayers. Oyo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday charged Nigerian Christians to remain united and focused and not to be complacent about national issues. In his Easter message issued in Ibadan, its…

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Red Circle cast announcement trailer

The cast announcement officially kicks off the film’s principal photography. Multiple characters are victims of a gang of kidnappers in a cast announcement for the upcoming Nollywood film, Red Circle. A video teaser unveiling the cast, on Saturday, March 30, 2024, starts with a woman getting snatched off the street after being handed a black…

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Benue is least developed state in Northern Nigeria – Gov Alia

He admonished Nigerians to unite to be able to confront common enemies like bandits, kidnappers and corruption among others. Benue’s Governor Hyacinth Alia says the state is the least developed among the 19 states in the northern part of Nigeria. Governor Alia made the declaration on Friday when he broke the Ramadan fast with the…

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