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Day: October 2, 2024

Lagos Fringe Festival returns for its 7th edition this November

The multi-disciplinary arts festival features art exhibitions, film screenings, and workshops. Lagos Fringe Festival has announced its return for a 7th edition, scheduled to begin on November 19 and round off on November 24, 2024, at Freedom Park Lagos. In an official announcement, the organizers of the festival revealed that the upcoming edition will showcase…

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You’ll learn the hard way if I get angry – Chosen Pastor warns VeryDarkMan

VeryDarkMan recently criticised Chosen members over some testimonies which many Nigerians viewed as outlandish and downright fictitious. Pastor Lazarus Muoka, the General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Ministries, has warned social media critic and activist, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), that he will learn the hard way if he unleashes his anger…

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Naira depreciates by 8.24% against dollar at official market

Meanwhile, at the Investor’s and Exporter’s (I&E) window, the Naira traded between ₦1,699 and ₦1,550 against the dollar. The Naira on Wednesday depreciated at the official market, trading at ₦1,669.15 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), revealed…

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Company to sell subsidised rice to Nigerians at ₦45k per 50kg bag

In addition to providing affordable rice, the company has ensured convenient distribution with pickup points in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. A Nigerian Startup, Egoras on Wednesday announced the launch and sale of its locally produced Ella Parboiled Rice at a subsidised price. The Chief Executive Officer, Egoras, Harry Ugoji, said in a statement that…

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See trailer for Bolaji Ognmola’s rom-com, ‘Summer Rain’ coming in February 2025

In an Instagram post, Ogunmola announced that the movie will premiere on February 7, 2025. Nollywood filmmaker, Bolaji Ogunmola has unveiled the trailer of her new feature, Summer Rain, to premier in cinemas February, 2025. The film is directed by Joyful Adenike and distributed by Cinemax Nigeria, the distributors of Wumi Toriola’s Queen Lateefah. In…

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ICPC designs 5-year plan against corruption with focus on youths

Fagbemi, who expressed the Ministry of Justice’s continued support for the ICPC, added that it would work closely with the ICPC and all relevant agencies to ensure justice. The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) says its five-year Strategic Action Plan (SAP) with a special focus on the youth will sustain its efforts in the fight…

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Otti commissions 19.1km rural roads for rehabilitation

Felix urged the communities to take full ownership of the project to ensure the long-term sustainability of the road. Governor Alex Otti of Abia, on Wednesday, commissioned the 19.1-kilometer Itungwa-Mgboko-Amaise-Amairi-Omoba-Ahiaba-Nkwo-Elechi Road for rehabilitation. In a speech at the ceremony held at Omoba, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area (LGA), Otti expressed the desire of his…

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Mercenaries will crush bandits, terrorists in no time – Ndume tells Tinubu

Ndume said it’s a global practice for governments to enlist the services of military contractors over some time to combat insecurity in collaboration with local security agencies. The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to hire the services of military contractors to eliminate bandits and terrorists in…

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FG tells Nigerians to leave Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah war escalates

Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters are currently embroiled in battles in southern Lebanon with the Israeli army announcing the loss of at least eight soldiers. The Nigerian government has advised its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country as the fight between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters has escalated. The advisory is contained in a…

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PDP leaders storm INEC office to protest Edo election, insist Ighodalo won

The protest caused major disruptions to vehicular movement for several hours along the Ramat Park axis of the busy Auchi-Benin expressway. Members of the PDP on Wednesday protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin to register their displeasure over the outcome of the just concluded Edo governorship election. Dr Anthony Aziegbemi,…

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