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Month: April 2024

Nigerian film industry produces 274 English-language movies in Q1, 2024

250 films out of the numbers verified and approved were produced in English, while others were in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa and Hindi languages. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it received and classified 274 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry in the first quarter of the year. Dr Shaibu Husseini, Executive…

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FCT experiences power outage, AEDC blames technical faults on feeders

AEDC says its technical team is working tirelessly to rectify the fault and restore the power supply as quickly as possible. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has attributed the power outage currently being experienced in parts of Abuja to technical fault on some of its feeders. The company’s management in a statement on Monday…

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2 workers die after bridge under construction collapse in Ebonyi

The incident occurred at about 10 am while the construction workers were at the site. The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed two persons dead after a bridge under construction at Mgbabeluzor village in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi collapsed on Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Joshua Ukandu…

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Edo workers to earn N700,000 minimum wage from May 1 – Gov Obaseki

According to Governor Godwin Obaseki, the increased wage will take effect from May 1, 2024. The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for state civil servants. This announcement was made during the inauguration of the new Labour House in Edo state on Monday, April 29. The increased…

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2027: Tinubu warned of consequences of betraying El-Rufai, Yahaya Bello

President Bola Tinubu has been told to reconsider his actions, cautioning that they could have significant consequences as he approaches his bid for a second term. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told that his second term bid is at risk if he continues to sideline those who fought for his emergence at the seat…

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NGO proposes fruit waste to power homes, markets, urges government support

The government should start looking towards the generation of biogas, to power homes, industries, communities and markets. The Founder, of Foundation For A Better Environment (FABE), a Non-Governmental Organisation, on Monday, said that fruit waste was enough to provide electricity to homes and markets. The founder, Temitope Okunnu, made this known while speaking with the…

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Ogun FRSC set to arrest motorists with petrol-filled jerry cans in vehicles

The command stated that carrying containers filled with petroleum products by motorists could cause an explosion. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, has warned motorists against carrying jerry cans containing petroleum products during distance travels. Anthony Uga, Sector Commander, FRSC, Ogun, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of…

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Wigs inspiration by Diane Russet

Diane Russet’s wig game is unmatched. Since a woman’s hair is often considered her crowning glory, actor and producer Diane Russet consistently keeps hers on point, wig and all. Her ever-changing and flawlessly styled wigs are a major reason she’s our wig inspiration for the week. 1. The Classic Curl Diane’s bust-length curly wig is…

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Most followed Nigerian billionaires on social media

Other Nigerian billionaires like Mike Adenuga and Abdul Samad Rabiu have been noted to maintain very low social media presence. Nigerian billionaires have leveraged the power of social media to share their experiences and connect with their numerous followers across the world. These billionaires, however, have been noted to have more followers on their personal…

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Why children should not be exposed to screens

The early years are a precious time for building a strong foundation. In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere. Smartphones, tablets, and televisions are constant companions, offering a seemingly endless stream of entertainment. But for young children, especially those under the age of 5, excessive screen time can have negative consequences. The downsides of screen…

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