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Month: April 2024

You all are hypocrites – Tacha accuses Nigerians of years of bullying

She stated that many people who are triggered by the viral video are bullies themselves. BBNaija star Tacha has taken aim at Nigerians on social media, criticising what she claims is selective outrage regarding bullying. On the wake of a video capturing the bullying of a student by her classmates at Lead British International School…

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Davido says his hit single ‘Dami Duro’ was the president’s ringtone

Nigerian megastar Davido shares how his father recognised that his music was getting big. During an interview on Business Untitled, Davido spoke on the early days of his career and how he eventually got to father’s approval to make music. The Grammy nominee shared the familiar story of how he left school in Atlanta and…

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Over 100 inmates escape from Suleja prison in Niger State

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of NCoS confirmed that 118 inmates fled the facility. The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has verified that inmates absconded from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger state. The escape occurred amid heavy rainfall that caused significant damage to the prison’s perimeter fence on Wednesday, as reported by…

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Telecom calls on FG to address pricing issues, balance affordability

The operators urged the government to take decisive action in addressing the numerous challenges confronting the telecommunications industry. Telecom operators in Nigeria have on Thursday urged the Federal Government to facilitate a constructive dialogue with industry stakeholders to address pricing challenges. The appeal was made in a joint statement by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications…

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Junior Pope’s death: Adanma Luke debunks false allegations

The producer faced backlash after the boat accident earlier this month. Following the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of actor, Junior Pope, and members of the team, producer, Adanma Luke, has clarified that she did not abandon the bereaved families. Taking to her Instagram account on April 24, 2024, Luke posted an explainer…

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Why commercial aeroplanes don’t have parachutes for passengers

Commercial aeroplane travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation. When you’re in an aeroplane, high up in the sky, it’s normal to wonder, “What if something goes wrong? Why aren’t there parachutes for everyone?” It’s a natural question, fueled by caution. While the idea of having a personal parachute might seem comforting, there…

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NGO allocates $36.5m to Nigeria, 15 other countries to eradicate trachoma

Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease, which begins as a bacterial infection that affects the eye, vision loss and permanent blindness. Nigeria and 15 other countries have been boosted with 36.5m dollars in new funding, to eliminate trachoma in their countries. Dr Joy Shu’aibu, Country Director for Sightsavers, an international development organisation, made this known…

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Here are 3 artists Davido loves working with

Davido lists 3 artists he enjoys working with. During an interview on Business Untitled, Davido touched on the early days of his career, his sound, and the artists he loves working with. When asked by the host to name his favourite collaboration, Davido instead chose to list the artists enjoys working with. Across his career,…

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Fire outbreak at Lagos Airport as flights divert

FAAN, through its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, acknowledged the fire incident, highlighting the swift response of the airport firefighters, which averted a potential disaster. Flight operations at the E wing of Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Nigeria have been redirected due to a fire incident. The fire began…

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Chinese supermarket owner faces probe after allegedly barring Nigerians

Some Nigerians reported the Chinese supermarket’s alleged discriminatory practice on social media. Liu Bei, the owner of the Chinese supermarket located in Abuja, faced a tribunal at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). This followed a summons and the threat of penalties from the FCCPC, which had previously sealed the store for refusing…

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