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Day: November 5, 2024

Situationship: Don’t be strung along; Here is how to break free in 4 ways

No one wants to find themselves in a situationship. But it happens anyway. So what then do you do in that kind of situation (pun unintended)? The first thing you need to know is that: situationships happen because one partner is—or both partners are—avoidant. An avoidant partner wants to feel close but not too close…

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Tinubu faces mounting pressure as CSOs protest ‘Tax Reform Bill’ in Abuja

Key provisions in the bill include VAT hikes, beginning with a rise from 7.5% to 10% in 2025 and potentially reaching 15% by 2030. Over 1,000 civil society groups are set to convene a strategic town hall meeting in Abuja on December 1, 2024, to dissect and debate the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024. This coalition,…

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Driver, conductor set LASTMA officer ablaze during arrest attempt in Lagos

The duo poured petrol on the LASTMA officer and engaged in hostile confrontations and physical attacks against officers present. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says its officer was on Tuesday brutally attacked by a commercial bus driver and his conductor while discharging official duties. Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department,…

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Ayoola Ayolola and Mimi Chaka star in new web series by Abimbola Craig

Craig is popular for her role as creator of Skinny Girl in Transit. Nollywood filmmaker Abimbola Craig has announced the release of her new web-series coming to Bluu TV on Youtube The actress and director took to her instagram to make the announcement “Exciting News! After months of dedication and wearing many hats, I’m thrilled…

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Keyamo gets crucial backing on allocation of private airstrip to Oyedepo

This backing comes amidst recent calls by some National Assembly members for revocation of private airstrip licenses over security concerns. The Nigerian government recently approved the construction of a private airstrip at Canaanland, the headquarters of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, in Ota, Ogun State. Pulse Nigeria reported that Bishop…

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Nollywood’s players shine at Netflix Lights, Camera… Naija

Netflix returned for another edition of Lights, Camera… Naija! on for November 2, 2024. Nollywood took center stage on November 2, 2024 as Netflix hosted its much-anticipated annual celebration, Lights, Camera…Naija! It was an unforgettable night dedicated to honoring the Pioneers, Pillars, and Players of the industry. The event was a brilliant showcase of the…

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Alausa confirms reversal of 18-year admission benchmark, sets new priorities

According to the minister, what led to the initial decision was the way the National Policy on Education was designed. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has reversed the decision of the past minister of education on the 18-year admission benchmark into tertiary institutions. Alausa spoke at his inaugural press briefing in Abuja on…

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Again, Nigeria’s national grid collapses as imminent darkness looms

The collapse highlights persistent challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, including regulatory uncertainties, transmission constraints, and inadequate gas supplies. Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed once again on Tuesday, November 5, plunging several cities into darkness and sparking fresh concerns over the country’s power infrastructure. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the partial disruption, attributing it…

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Gombe State records 71 deaths in 201 road crashes, a 9.9% drop from 2023

The sector commander stated there was a 22.2% decrease in deaths and a 5.5% decrease in injuries compared to 2023. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Gombe State Sector Command, says it has recorded 71 deaths in 201 road accidents between January and September. The Sector Commander, Samson Kaura, stated this at a news conference…

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VP Shettima: Why Tinubu ordered release of detained minors

The Vice President called upon state governors and political representatives to join efforts in rehabilitating the released minors, Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s “compassionate grounds” approach drove the decision to grant freedom to the #EndBadGovernance protesters despite clear evidence of unlawful actions, including video footage posted. Receiving the minors at…

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