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Month: August 2024

Flooding causes blockage, fare hikes on Mararaba-Abuja road after heavy rain

Residents and commuters faced hours of delay while trying to catch commercial vehicles amid the gridlock. Motorists and commuters along the busy Mararaba to Abuja city centre were stranded on Monday, owing to gridlock caused by floods, the aftermath of a heavy downpour. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the flooding and gridlock…

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‘The Interrogation of Lotanna’ Wins Best Nollywood Short Film at RTF Fest

The film is directed and written by Reginald Jumbo fondly called Grandmaster Prime and produced by Ibukun Serah Adetoyinbo and Ore Oba With Nigerian filmmakers taking the global stage, The Interrogation of Lotanna has bagged the Best Nollywood Short Film award at the Realtime International Film Festival in Birmingham, UK. The Realtime International Film Festival…

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APC alleges ₦38.5bn fraud in Zamfara fertiliser deal

The APC demanded clarity on the actual number of trailers and the true cost of the fertiliser. The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government of inflating a fertiliser contract worth N38.5 billion, alleging that the deal reeks of corruption. According to a statement by APC Publicity Secretary…

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NIS says passport fee increase is to align with international standards

Applicants abroad won’t be affected by the upward review. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says the recently announced increase in international passport fees is to enhance quality, faster process and access. Ibrahim Mohammed, NIS Comptroller in Adamawa stated this on Monday in Yola, at the inauguration of an exercise to sensitise the people of the…

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Common DIY skincare ingredients to avoid

By avoiding these common DIY skincare ingredients, you can protect your skin and ensure it remains healthy, glowing, and free from irritation. A lot of people are now more interested in skincare in recent times and many are turning to natural and homemade remedies to improve their skin. While the idea of creating your own…

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Court nullifies ruling on Edo PDP primary, confirms Ighodalo as candidate

The court held that it cannot interfere with how the PDP select its candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo. The court of appeal in Abuja has set aside the judgment of a federal high court which faulted the conduct of the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo. The…

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Aviation minister urged to take drastic action against flight delays

It was gathered that reform has yet to be made despite the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) warning in February that airlines would face sanctions for schedule disruptions and delays without adequate notice. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has been urgently called upon to address the pressing issue of flight delays…

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Police saves man after taking poison over ₦1.2m debt

Policemen came to his rescue after putting a call to Delta State Police Command to inform them that he had just taken poison, and waiting for his death. One Alozie John, who sells chickens, almost lost his life after ingesting a poisonous substance over a ₦1.2 million debt. The debt was reportedly owed to a…

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Gombe farmer earns over ₦7 million yearly from tomato and pepper farming

He stated that he spent over ₦1.5 million on 30 hectares of farmland which he cultivated in 2023. Saleh Maikudi, a 35-year-old farmer from Bula community in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, says he earns over ₦7 million annually from growing tomatoes and pepper. Maikudi, in an interview with the News Agency of…

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Flavour headlines sold-out concert at the OVO Wembley Arena

Flavour packed up the 12,000-capacity OVO Arena in a star-studded concert. Nigerian musician Flavour continues to be a notable figure in the African music landscape where he has dazzled with his music for nearly two decades. In another landmark stride, Flavour sold out the OVO Wembley Arena on August 24, 2024, in a sold-out concert…

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