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Month: April 2024

10 Nollywood movies that defined the childhood of Nigerian millennials

These vintage Nollywood films will take you back to the days when VHS rentals were popular and Nollywood was just getting started. Nollywood has made great strides and captured the hearts of its viewers with a diverse range of cultures, but there is still something special about those ‘90s films that transport us back in…

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NERC deregulates meter prices, customers to choose vendors by May 1

All prices of meters within the MAP scheme will be determined through competitive bidding. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has announced deregulation of meter prices under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme for end-user customers. This is according to a statement by the commission in Abuja on Monday signed by Garba Sanusi, the Chairman…

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Wedding guests beat policewoman to death in Rivers

The suspects were stopped for a routine check in front of a police station, but got triggered owing to the fact that the policewoman filmed them. Some wedding guests in Rivers State, on Thursday, April 25, 2024, attacked a female Police Inspector, Christiana Erekere, hacking her to death while she was at her duty post….

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Fuel scarcity: How to survive Nigeria

Fuel scarcity is a running theme in Nigeria, and it can happen any time. With queues stretching for many kilometres at fueling stations, fuel prices skyrocketing, and the lack of electricity in the hot weather, it is normal to feel frustrated and depressed. Here are some things you can do to ease the suffering of…

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Man kidnaps 10-year-old girl, forces her into refrigerator, locks her inside

The suspect denied any knowledge of where the girl was when asked about her whereabouts. The Police Command in Kaduna State said its operatives have arrested a suspect who allegedly abducted a 10-year-old girl and hid her inside a refrigerator. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest of the suspect to the News…

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FG plans to install solar cameras on Third Mainland Bridge

The minister stated that the FG had taken proactive measures to address the condition of the piles supporting the Third Mainland Bridge. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, said on Monday that solar cameras would be installed on the Third Mainland Bridge by June. Umahi said this after a routine inspection of the under…

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‘Accept tariff hike or remain in darkness’ – FG to Nigerians

The federal government had earlier announced removing the electricity subsidy, which Nigerians widely criticised. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, warned that the nation could face a complete power outage within three months if the planned increase in electricity tariffs is not implemented. Adelabu made this declaration during his appearance before the Senate Committee on…

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Ayra Starr to feature Asake, Seyi Vibez on her second album

Ayra Starr announced that her sophomore album is 100% ready. In an interview with DJ Buck, Ayra Starr announced that her second album is 100% ready while also listing the artists that will feature on the project. Ayra Starr shared that she has an Afro-RnB song that “will take over the world” with American singer…

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‘There was no shoot out’ – EFCC denies shooting Yahaya Bello protesters

The EFCC operatives only dispersed the protesters who went to the commission’s headquarters to disrupt activities. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), has denied the allegation of shooting at pro-Yahaya Bello protesters at its headquarters on Monday in Abuja. A spokesman for the commission, Dele Oyewale said this while responding to a video trending…

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Senator refutes report questioning Tinubu’s stance on electoral reforms

The pro-democracy organization has highlighted a noteworthy discovery from the Afrobarometer survey: one year after the national election, 23% of Nigerians have confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Senator Abiodun Sharafadeen Alli of Oyo South Senatorial District, in a firm response to Yiaga Africa’s report on electoral reforms, reiterated his unwavering commitment to…

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