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Month: November 2024

Peter Obi endorses Nigerian youths’ ‘japa’ syndrome – here’s why

Reflecting on his own experiences, Obi shared the story of his former personal assistant, Michael-Jude, who had moved to the UK to pursue his studies. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has expressed his support for Nigerian youths seeking opportunities overseas. While donating ₦60 million to…

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Charles Okocha opens up about his reasons for getting married

He confirms that the news is truly getting married. After surprising social media with the news of his engagement, Nollywood actor Charles Okocha has revealed his reasons for finally settling down. Speaking during an exclusive interview with Punch Newspaper, the actor disclosed that he and his now-fiancée have been together for seven solid years, and…

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Duplantis shows off fiancee with Sha’Carri Richardson at LSU football game as Christian Coleman watches on

World Record holder in the men’s pole vault Armand Duplantis was present with his fiancee Desire Inglander for the LSU football game against Alabama in the company of Sha’Carri Richardson.

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Senate reveal date for Tinubu’s 2025 budget presentation to NASS

Last year, the delay in presenting the 2024 budget led to the late passage of the budget, with President Tinubu signing it into law on January 1, 2024. The presentation of Nigeria’s 2025 budget to the National Assembly may not occur until the first week of December 2024, as no clear timelines have been established…

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Ademola Lookman: CAF celebrates Super Eagles star goals at AFCON ahead of African Footballer of the Year award

CAF celebrates Super Eagles of Nigeria star Ademola Lookman’s goals at AFCON ahead of the African Footballer of the Year award.

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Tinubu, NSA intervene in alleged leaked amnesty document linked to Jonathan

President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu were acknowledged for their support, and they were urged to continue backing Otuaro. Niger Delta leaders and coordinators of Phase One Ex-agitators have condemned allegations against Dr Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), regarding a supposed leaked document about former President Goodluck…

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Wike vows total clear out of shanties in FCT despite protests

The minister also directed the community to appoint five representatives to meet with FCT officials on Tuesday to discuss ways to assist the displaced residents. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to remove all shanties in Abuja to enhance security in the capital. Speaking on Sunday, November 10,…

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Skepta’s film, ‘Tribal Mark’ wins Audience Choice Award at AFRIFF 2024

The film is also directed by Hector Dockrill and Dwight Okechukwu. ‘Tribal Mark,’ film by British-Nigerian rapper, Skepta has won the audience choice award at the 13th edition of the African Film Festival (AFRIFF). In a groundbreaking moment at this year’s African Film Festival, British-Nigerian rapper Skepta took home the prestigious Audience Choice Award for…

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Nigeria’s economy shows promise, inflation rate projected to decrease

TDF noted that despite current inflation rates, Nigeria’s economy was transitioning from a static model to a flourishing one, with implications for job and wealth creation. The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed Fitch Ratings’ projection that Nigeria’s inflation rate would decrease from 33.7 per cent to 26.2 per cent by Q1 2025. The group, in…

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NDLEA seizes tons of illicit drugs in 9 states

Babafemi said that the discovery was made during a joint examination of the container with men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and other security agencies. The Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have seized tons of illicit drugs in Lagos, FCT, Taraba, Kwara, Plateau, Kano, Kaduna, Edo, and Ondo states respectively….

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