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Day: April 11, 2024

IMF says inflation to further drop in 2024 – Nigeria’s situation is dire

The statistics office said the February headline inflation rate showed an increase of 1.80 per cent compared to the January headline inflation rate. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says inflation is easing faster than expected but has not been fully defeated. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of IMF, was quoted in a statement by the Fund…

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Tinubu mourns former minister, Ogbonnaya Onu

Tinubu acknowledged that Onu epitomised the spirit of Nigeria, adding that the deceased believed in and defended the country’s unity and promoted fellowship. President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to the Onu family over the passing of Chief Ogbonnaya Onu, who died on Thursday at 72. This is contained in a statement by…

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It’s a sad week for creative industry – Minister reacts to Jnr Pope’s death

The Culture minister said it is a sad week for the creative and movie industry and a black Wednesday. The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has expressed deep shock at the death of Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, popularly known as “Junior Pope”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

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Police conduct midnight raid in Oshodi, Anthony, arrest 43 suspects

The spokesman said that the 43 suspects were those found culpable after a thorough screening of all arrested suspects by the RRS Commander. Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State have arrested 43 suspects in a raid on criminal hideouts. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this…

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Odili downgrades Wike, pronounces Fubara political leader of Rivers State

Odili also praised Governor Fubara for defending the interest of the Rivers people amid the ongoing political turmoil in the state. An unimaginable fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing political imbroglio in the Rivers States as former Governor People Odili has pronounced incumbent Siminalaye Fubara as the political leader of the state. Odili governed…

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Nigerian banks with the highest customer complaints

The larger chunk of the complaints came from customers of Access Holdings. The number of customers who filed complaints against their financial institutions increased by 63.54% from 6.12 million recorded in 2022 to over 10 million in 2023. Most of the complaints include dispense errors, uncredited NIP, erroneous transfers, etc. An analysis of their audited…

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Controversial American NFL player OJ Simpson has died at 76 from cancer

The family in an announcement post on X said that he died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. In a somber announcement, the family of O.J. Simpson confirmed that the former American football star and actor has died at the age of 76 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Simpson, who gained international fame not only…

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Siesta health benefits

Napping, when done strategically, benefits your physical and mental health. Is napping really just for children and the “lazy”? Does it disrupt your nighttime sleep or leave you feeling even more sluggish? The science is clear, napping offers a multitude of advantages: 1. Boosts alertness and cognitive function A short nap can improve your ability…

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These 5 films defined late actor Junior Pope Odonwodo’s Nollywood career

The actor tragically died in a boat accident in this week. Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, tragically lost in a boat accident in Anam River, Anambra State, has been gracing television screens for years with his amazing presence and talents. Here are five well-known movies you must see, where Junior Pope Odonwodo has displayed his…

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BREAKING: Buhari’s ex-Minister Ogbonnaya Onu dies at 72

Onu was born on December 1, 1951, and he was a politician, author, and engineer until his death in April 2024. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, a former Minister of Science and Technology under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, has passed away at the age of 72. As reported by Leadership, his demise follows a short illness at…

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