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Day: July 26, 2024

See first-look images of ‘At Ease’ produced by the makers of ‘Kill Boro’

At Ease is the sixth film from the First Features slate, an initiative designed by Native Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions to empower new voices in Nollywood. At Ease, a film produced by Native Filmworks, has officially wrapped principal production and is currently in post-production. The film is directed by Seun Richards and written by Stephanie…

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You brought this upon yourself – Dele Momodu blames Tinubu for protest

Momodu wrote an open letter to Tinubu highlighting how the latter’s decisions have pushed Nigerians to organise a nationwide protest. Celebrity journalist and social commentator, Dele Momodu, has placed the blame for the planned nationwide protest solely at President Bola Tinubu’s doorstep. Momodu, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, said this in an open letter…

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Fuel Importation: Oando reacts to alleged ownership of blending plant in Malta

Jagun asserted that neither Oando nor its executives had ever held shares, investments or interests in the fictitious Maltese company. Oando Plc has denied allegations linking the company and its executives to Raz Hansir Oil Terminal Ltd., a Maltese company purportedly involved in importing adulterated petroleum products into Nigeria. Oando Plc was alleged to have…

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ECOWAS mission to Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso fruitful, UN envoy tells Tinubu

She said the response from the countries was that they felt they did not get the support of ECOWAS that they envisaged. Ms Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, on Friday, said her mission to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries that were forming a new alliance was successful. Mohammed said this while…

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FG pledges to boost local airline operators’ capabilities

Keyamo said that some bilateral air services agreements had not benefitted Nigeria. The Federal Government on Friday pledged to formulate policies aimed at boosting the capacities of local airline operators. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), gave the assurance at the 28th edition of the League of Aviation and Airport Correspondents…

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FG pays 600,000 households in 1 week as cash transfer scheme resumes

The Federal Government emphasised its commitment to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians and assured transparency and accountability in its social protection initiatives. The Federal Government has credited 600,000 households in the space of one week as it resumed the direct cash transfer scheme for economically deprived Nigerians. This development is contained in a statement on…

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Court restrains PDP from holding congress in Rivers

The court said that the measure would remain effective pending the hearing and determination of the motion for interlocutory injunction already filed. A Rivers High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, on Friday restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) from gathering or holding any congress in the state. The…

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Ogun man slaughters friend in his sleep, removes his throat for money ritual

Opalola said the suspect confessed to having single-handedly carried out the operation, adding that the investigation was still ongoing on the matter. The Police Command in Osun, on Friday, said it arrested a 50-year-old man, who allegedly killed his friend (who was sick) for a money-making ritual. SP Yemisi Opalola, Police Spokesperson in Osun, told…

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You must submit your names, contact details to police, IGP tells protesters

IGP said in the interest of public safety and order, all groups planning to protest must provide necessary details to the commissioner of police in their respective states. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has requested groups and organisers of the upcoming nationwide protest to submit their names and contact details to the police…

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Wike gives contractor 5-month ultimatum to complete crucial FCT road

The minister, who expressed confidence in the capacity of the contractor to meet the deadline, commended the quality of the job so far. Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has given Setraco Nigeria Ltd., the contractor executing the construction of a 7.2-kilometre road in Bwari Area Council a five-month ultimatum to complete the…

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