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Month: April 2024

Justina Lee Brown captures the Nigerian sensibility

How Justina Lee Brown captures the Nigerian sensibility even in Blues and Funk music. Justina Lee Brown is a Nigerian artist that mixes influences from Blues, Jazz, and Funk to bring to life her exciting sound that emphasises the universality of music. In 2019, 10 years after captivating listeners in Nigeria, Justina Lee Brown returned…

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FG announces ₦3,000 average toll for Lagos-Calabar coastal road

The Minister of Works said the big trucks could be charged up to ₦5,000 per toll gate when the Lagos-Calabar coastal road is completed. The government plans to implement toll fees averaging ₦3,000 per gate once the Lagos-Calabar coastal road construction is finished. Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, confirmed this during his appearance on…

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Safety tips for boat rides

Just like any outdoor activity, boat safety is paramount. Being prepared and aware of potential hazards can ensure you have a smooth and memorable boat ride experience, filled with laughter and happy memories. A successful boat ride starts well before you even reach the water. This guide will equip you with essential safety tips, whether…

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How to recharge prepaid meter

You can now control your electricity consumption with the prepaid meter. Gone are the days of unpredictable “estimated bills” that left you wondering how much you truly owed for electricity. With the introduction of prepaid meters by the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), Nigerians now have a more transparent and manageable way to pay…

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Ini Dima-Okojie wants to play challenging characters with range

The actress wants to always experience different kinds of lives and test herself. Whenever Ini Dima-Okojie receives a script, the first thing she looks for is how much the proposed role would challenge her. The Nollywood actress told Pulse Nigeria during a recent interview she only loves to play characters who have range and allow…

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Asake says he was not bothered by Grammy loss

Asake shares insights into his journey in a GQ Magazine feature. After breaking into the mainstream in 2022, Asake has enjoyed a meteoric rise that has taken him from relative obscurity to one of the biggest music stars from Africa. In a new feature with GQ Magazine, Asake touched on his recent nomination for Best…

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Ilori’s appointment as CIIN president, beacon of hope for insurance industry

Ilori’s journey is not merely a tale of professional ascent, but a narrative woven with threads of dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence. Yetunde Ilori, the newly appointed president of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) has been described as an outstanding leader for the country’s insurance industry. According to Caroline Lucas, Director Special…

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ABCON commends CBN’s decision on non-oil export domiciliary accounts

The stoppage would add to dollar liquidity in the market and also help in the accretion of the nation’s buffers. The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its recent directive to cease the use of non-oil export domiciliary accounts for Naira loans. Its…

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Security operative mistakenly shoots worshiper during Eid prayer in Zamfara

The security man was said to have discharged his firearm by mistake. There was unrest during Eid prayer in Gusau, Zamfara State Capital on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, when a security operative mistakenly shot dead a worshiper. The security operative, who was said to be an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…

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Kano police arrest 54 suspects planning to disrupt Sallah festivities

The suspects who came to take advantage on the first day of Sallah have been taken-off the streets of the five Emirates in Kano State. The Police Command in Kano State, said it had arrested 54 suspects who are planning to disrupt the Hauwan Daushe in different parts of the state. The Commissioner of Police…

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