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Month: July 2024

Films board reacts to brewing controversy over ‘hijab-brandishing’ in movie

NAN reports that Nollywood actress Nancy Isime recently shared pictures of a bank heist scene from the movie dressed in Muslim attire on Instagram. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said it did not receive, classify nor approve the release of the controversial hijab-brandishing movie “Three Working Days.” The board made its position…

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Nigeria can’t copy Sudan, Kenya – Aremu warns against ‘leaderless protests’

According to him, the challenges of democracy can only be overcome through more democracy and inclusive dialogue between the government and the people. Issa Aremu, the Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), has warned Nigerians to beware of “leaderless protests” that could truncate peace in the country. Aremu gave the…

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Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo lauded for transforming Nigerian airports

Keyamo’s efforts have bolstered aviation security across the nation’s airports, enhancing the overall passenger experience. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has been lauded for the notable improvements in the nation’s airport infrastructure. This was according to the Agenda for Good Governance in Nigeria (AGGN). Following an independent tour of the airports,…

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Top 10 websites Nigerians visited in June 2024

The top three websites aren’t much of a surprise. The internet is home to over a billion websites and has become a go-to platform where people visit various websites for the purposes of relaxation, news and information, social networking, online shopping, and lots more. According to Digitalreportal.com, there were 103.0 million internet users in Nigeria…

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Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Anikulapo’ series to begin production for S2 in August

Gabriel Afolayan, a cast member of the series revealed the news in an interview. The second season of the Kunle Afolayan Netflix original series, Anikulapo: The Rise of the Sceptre will begin principal photography in August 2024. In an interview with Nollywire, Gabriel Afolayan, a cast member of the series revealed the news. Afolayan also…

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Amid hardship Agric Minister ensures transparent food distribution

The Minister was lauded for his commitment to enhancing food security and nutrition by ensuring equitable distribution of agricultural resources. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has been lauded for his transparency and efforts in distributing food, fertilisers, and other farming inputs across Nigeria. The commendation came from the Coalition of…

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Lawyer writes IGP to notify him of planned protest, requests police presence

Adegboruwa asked the IGP to make available the names and other details of any police officer or police team that will be assigned to cover the planned protest. Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun Olu-Adegboruwa, has written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to notify him of planned…

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Here’s why your knees crack and pop sometimes

This is what causes sudden cracks and pops in your knees. Have you ever noticed that your joints make some noise that sounds like cracking and popping when you stand, walk, or bend down? What causes these sounds, and is there any cause for alarm? “A lot of joints crack, and the knees are a…

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‘Implement ‘consent’ judgment’ – 2014 LP execs demand amid growing crisis

It is believed that the 2018 consent judgment if enforced, would nullify Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party. The Nigeria Labour Party (LP) is once again embroiled in controversy as the 2014 executive members demand the implementation of a 2018 consent judgment. This move threatens the current leadership of Julius Abure, raising…

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Lawmakers to remove federal universities from Band A power tariff.

The lawmakers noted that they’re determined to remove obstacles for the smooth running of the schools. The House of Representatives said that it would ensure that Federal Universities were removed from the Band A electricity tariff plan to lessen the huge electricity bill. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, the Chairman of the House Committee on University Education,…

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