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Month: July 2024

UNILAG postpones exams due to nationwide protest, new dates to be announced

All examinations scheduled for Thursday and Friday had been postponed till further notice. The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has postponed its ongoing 2023/2024 second-semester examinations due to the planned nationwide protest from Thursday to August 10. The Head of the Communication Unit of the institution, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, disclosed this in a…

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How joining daily morning devotion live stream for 4 years changed my life

Every morning, many Nigerians tune into devotional live streams to pray. What positive impact do they have? In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, mass gatherings were prohibited to limit the spread of the virus, forcing many churches to move their services online. The move birthed many online morning devotions. But two stood out; New Season…

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Amid rising tensions, FG issues urgent economic update before protest

The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, assured that the burden of reforms would not fall on the poorest, citing measures. The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has underscored President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to democracy, freedom of speech, and human rights, ensuring the public their preservation. Edun…

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Edo governorship: APC candidate urged to cease personal attacks

The APC candidate has been urged to present a clear, actionable agenda for the development of Edo State. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the upcoming Edo State election, has been urged to shift his campaign focus from personal attacks to substantive issues. Edo Democracy Movement (EDM) made this call…

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Hunger pushed me to steal yam twice – Unemployed man tells court.

The man stole the yams from the complainant’s farm on two occasions. An unemployed man, Cletus Gandu, 40, on Wednesday confessed that he stole two tubers of yam because he was hungry. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) charged Gandu with criminal trespass and theft. Gandu told the Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna…

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Vigilantes arrest herbalist with 11 human bones in Anambra

The herbalist was arrested following a tip-off from Whistleblowers in his neighbourhood, who had observed suspicious activities in his compound. Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested an herbalist named Ezekiel, who was found in possession of approximately 11 human bones. Ezekiel, originally from Ezza in Ebonyi State, was apprehended over the weekend in Neni,…

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Ghana Court Blocks Protest

A high court in Ghana has issued an order blocking civil society groups from holding a protest in the capital, Accra. High court in Ghana blocked civil society groups from holding a protest in AccraThe police requested the ban due to lack of security personnel, and the court approved itThe protests aimed to address issues…

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Here’s what happens when you stop wearing a bra

The decision of whether or not to wear a bra is a personal one. For many women, bras are a daily necessity. They provide support, lift, help with posture, and can even be a source of comfort and confidence. But for others, bras can feel restrictive and uncomfortable. In recent years, there’s been a growing…

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Residents beat security guard to coma over car theft in Lagos

The car owner was said to have mobilised his friends, who took turns in beating the security guard to a pulp over the stolen car. Tension erupted on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Tanisewun Estate in the Igbogbo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, when an unidentified security guard fell into a coma after being severely…

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The married couple in the house is playing a dangerous game – BBNaija’s Pere

Recall that the pair have not told their housemates that they are married. On the heels of the start of Big Brother Naija season 9, former housemate Pere Egbi has weighed in on the newly married housemates Kassia and Kellyrae of team Doublekay. Taking to the microblogging platform X on July 30, 2024, Pere emphasised…

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