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Month: August 2024

KADIRS seals 4 Kafanchan hotels over ₦16.8 million unpaid taxes.

The service secured a court order for its immediate closure and taking over of the entire properties until all the unpaid taxes were settled. The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has sealed four hotels in Kafanchan, Jama’ah Local Government Area over ₦16.8m unpaid taxes. The Chairman of KADIRS, Jerry Adams, disclosed this while briefing…

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A review of D’banj album ‘The Entertainer: D’Sequel’

On ‘The Entertainer: D’Sequel,’ D’banj takes a leisurely trip across his accomplished 20-year career. Whatever feat Afrobeats is currently enjoying globally, a part of it is owed to pioneering superstars like the harmonica-wielding musician D’banj, who defined what it means to be a Nigerian and African music superstar. When D’banj released his magnum opus ‘The…

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Justice Olukayode Ariwoola retires as CJN

Justice Ariwoola’s retirement comes as he reaches the mandatory retirement age 70. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola retired as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Thursday, August 22, marking the end of his tenure with a strong call for reforms to ease the burden on the Supreme Court. Speaking at a valedictory session held in his…

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Anambra woman brutalises 13-year-old nephew with hot iron

The woman said she brutalised her nephew for stealing from her. Amarachukwu Nzekwe, a 38-year-old nurse, has been arrested for allegedly brutalising her 13-year-old nephew with a heated laundry iron in Anambra State. The incident occurred in Ezinifite, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra, and sparked widespread outrage after it was shared on social media….

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Nigerians’ appetite for jollof rice grows, orders delivered every 1.5 min

The surge reflected Nigeria’s growing appetite for convenient access to the nation’s beloved dish through the app. Glovo, a pioneering multi-category app, has recorded a 166% year-on-year increase in jollof rice deliveries, with a jollof rice dish delivered every 1.5 minutes in the last 12 months. Lamide Akinola, General Manager, Glovo Nigeria, made this known…

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There shouldn’t be a standard of what people should dress like – Tems

She stresses that people are different and unique and therefore there shouldn’t be a requirement. Nigerian singer Tems has shared insights into how her style and self-expression have evolved and emphasised the importance of authenticity. Speaking during a recent interview with Karefa Johnson from Essence Magazine, Tems highlighted that her distinctive dress sense is a…

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Gbajabiamila gives fresh update on 2025 budget

Gbajabiamila also assured that the Presidency is committed to improving staff welfare and working conditions within the State House agencies. The president’s chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed that the 2025 budget for State House agencies will be strictly based on a thorough needs assessment. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, August 21, in Abuja…

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Pediatrician says bottle feeding linked to 14% of ear problems in infants

The pediatrician added that an ear infection could affect the inner and outer parts of the organ. Dr Aisha Mohammed of the Paediatric Department, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), said research has shown that 14% of ear problems in infants are a result of bottle feeding. The pediatrician made this known in an interview…

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5 richest churches in the world

Here are the richest churches in the world: There’s a saying, “as poor as a church rat,” suggesting that churches were once associated with poverty, but that’s no longer the case. There are many reasons why a church might become wealthy. For one, individual church members contribute funds, which the church then uses for investments…

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Top 5 countries with the most churches in the world

Which country has the highest concentration of churches? A church is a place of worship for Christians. Except in countries where Christianity is outrightly banned, every country has churches where Christians gather to worship God. Christianity is one of the world’s most popular religions, with one-third of the global population identifying as Christian. The first…

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