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Month: April 2024

21 Bayelsa corps members’ service extended, 14 to repeat for NYSC offences

1,075 Corps members passed out successfully and were issued their certificates of national service. Thirty-five members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), mobilised for the 2023 Batch A, Stream II service year in Bayelsa, have been sanctioned by the Corps for various offences against the service code. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…

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Trial judge remands Emefiele in EFCC custody, co-defendant Kirikiri-bound

Henry Omoile, a co-defendant of Emefiele, was ordered to be detained at Kirikiri Prison until the court decides on his bail application on Thursday. The Ikeja High Court in Lagos State has ordered that former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele be held in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody. According…

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Peter Obi finally reacts to increased electricity tariff

The new increase in electricity rates will mean consumers will now be charged ₦225 for each kilowatt-hour, a significant jump from the current rate of ₦66. The Labour Party’s Presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration regarding a recent increase in electricity tariffs. Obi stated this…

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Benefits of grapefruit sexually

Explore grapefruit’s ability to potentially take your sexual wellness to the next level. A lot of people consume fruits to have a healthy diet. Aside from eating healthy, some fruits can also offer surprising benefits for sexual health. Grapefruit is one delicious fruit that falls into this category. This citrus fruit can be white, yellow,…

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Why this country banned music that’s too fast or too slow

Chechnya, a republic within Russia, has introduced new restrictions on music. According to a statement from the Culture Ministry reported by the Moscow Times, all music must now have a tempo between 80 and 116 beats per minute (BPM). The music tempo restrictions were announced following a meeting between the Culture Ministry and local artists….

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Rema threatens to walk off stage at 2024 Dreamville Festival

Rema was far from pleased with the sound system during his performance at the 2024 Dreamville Festival. Nigerian superstar Rema was one of the stars of the 2024 Dreamvile Festival where he flew the African flag and dazzled the audience with a collection of his hit songs. At the 2024 Dreamvile Festival, Rema was performing…

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shocking things that happen when you don’t deworm your intestines

Intestinal worms can be very dangerous for adults and children if they are not treated. Why do experts recommend deworming, the process of eliminating intestinal worms with medication, be done twice a year for most people starting at age two? Well, you’ll soon find out. What happens when you don’t deworm often? People infected with…

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US announces change in work permit visa for Nigerians, other non-citizens

The updated timeline applies to eligible individuals who have submitted requests to renew their EADs on or after October 7, 2023. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new adjustments to the duration of work permits for foreign nationals, including those from Nigeria, via a Temporary and Final Rule (TFR). According to the…

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‘Jenifa’s Diary’ actress Aderounmu Adejumoke has died at 40 years old

Filmmaker, Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the news on his Instagram today, Monday, April 8, 2024. Aderounmu Adejumoke, the Nigerian actress who rose to fame for her role as Esther in the popular Funke Akindele series, Jenifa’s Diary has died. She was 40 years old. The Nigerian filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the news on his Instagram today,…

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What is catnip?

One whiff of this herb and your cat will be purring. Catnip is one plant that has a special ability to send some cats into a euphoric frenzy. But what exactly is catnip, and why does it have such a dramatic effect on our cats? The allure of nepetalactone The secret behind catnip’s effect lies…

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