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Month: June 2024

AfDB approves increased capital of $117bn to support Nigeria, others

The bank president then commended the media for their partnership and for ensuring that the bank’s good works were spread throughout the continent. The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, has approved a capital increase of 117 billion dollars to further support Nigeria and other countries on the continent. The AfDB…

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Ruto announces Kenya will stop importing shoes in his Madaraka Day speech

President Ruto: Shortly we will not be importing shoes from anywhere. President William Ruto aims to transform Kenya’s leather industry into a competitive export powerhouseThe government plans to increase the sector’s annual income from Sh15 billion to Sh120 billion by 2027The goal is to create 100,000 jobs and raise annual footwear production from 8 million…

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Michelle Obama loses mother, Marian Robinson, at 86

Marian Robinson, the mother of former US First Lady Michelle Obama, has died at 86. In a statement, her family said that Robinson had died “peacefully” on Friday morning. Robinson was a well-known fixture at the White House during the eight years of Barack Obama’s administration between 2009-17. She spent much of that time taking…

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Tension in Aba as troops take over the streets after killing of 5 soldiers

Five soldiers were brutally murdered by suspected enforcers of the sit-at-home order in honour of the Biafra Day anniversary on Thursday. Tension is on the increase in the city of Aba, Abia State as troops have taken over the streets following the killing of five soldiers at a military checkpoint located at Obikabia junction, Ogbor…

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Ask Pulse: Help! Who do I choose between my Ghanaian and Nigerian girlfriend?

Ask Pulse is a weekly advice column and a listening ear to help you sort through your issues. This week on Ask Pulse, a Nigerian-Ivorian man is confused about who to be with—a Nigerian or Ghanaian. Dear Pulse, I was born Nigerian, but I have an Ivorian passport. Years of living on the Ivory Coast…

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A track by track breakdown of Ayra Starr’s ‘The Year I Turned 21’

On May 31, 2024, Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr released her second album titled ‘The Year I Turned 21’. Brimming with self-confidence and unvarnished introspection, Ayra Starr’s ‘The Year I Turned 21’ covers a range of topics, love, heartbreak, loss, fame, success, and gender positivity. Ayra Starr blends R&B and Afropop with stylistic borrowings from Latin…

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She’s incredible, US Consul General names Tems as favourite Nigerian artist

The US Consul General said though he had met several Nigerian artists, Tems remains his go-to Nigerian artist. Will Stevens, the United States Consul General in Nigeria has named Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, as his favourite among the plethora of Nigerian artists. Steven disclosed this during a recent discussion with Nigerian comedian Bright…

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Simi reconnects with Falz for new single ‘Borrow Me Your Baby’

Award-winning singer Simi combines with multi-talented rapper Falz on her sun-kissed new single ‘Borrow Me Your Baby’. Released on May 31, 2024, via Simi’s independent label, Studio Brat, ‘Borrow Me Your Baby’ is an Afrobeats gem that packs Simi’s infectious melodies and Falz’s charismatic verses. Speaking about the collaboration and her enduring chemistry with Falz,…

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Abba Kyari finally released from Kuje prison after 27 months

Kyari had been in detention since he was arrested for alleged drug trafficking offences by the NDLEA in 2022. Embattled super cop, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), 27 months after his detention. Kyari, a former Deputy Commissioner of Police and head of the Intelligent…

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I’m ashamed we’re from the same place, Adebutu slams Abiodun over Ogun roads

Adebutu said Abiodun’s performance has shown that the PDP remained the only party that understood the act of governance. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Ladi Adebutu, has said he feels ashamed that he hails from the same local government as Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun. Adebutu was Abiodun’s…

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