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Month: December 2024

Olamide, Asake officially part ways; alleged details of contract termination emerge

Olamide and Asake have reportedly parted ways after the YBNL Music boss reportedly allowed the ‘Sungba’ crooner to terminate his contract with the record label officially. According to videowheelztv, as part of the termination agreement, Asake was allowed to leave with the masters to all his songs recorded under the label. It was also claimed…

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Pulse List: Nollywood’s Top 10 Actresses of 2024 

Gather around, movie lovers! If you’ve spent 2024 glued to your screens (like us), you’ll know that Nollywood wasis absolutely on fire this year!  2024 has been the year for Nollywood. From blockbuster releases to international accolades, our favorite stars shone brighter than ever.  Whether it’s a heart-wrenching drama, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or an action-packed…

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NCC grants MTN approval to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications over debt

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from the MTN Nigeria network due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. The commission made this known in a public notice signed by Reuben Muoka, the Public Affairs Director at NCC, on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

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Niger’s destabilisation allegation against Nigeria very disturbing – Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has categorically denied accusations that Nigeria intended to sabotage or destabilise the Niger Republic, as alleged by its leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani. Ribadu made this statement in an interview with BBC Hausa, which was provided to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the Office of the…

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Tragedy hits Nnewi Catholic Dioceses as gunmen shoot priest dead

Tragedy has hit the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Anambra, following the reported killing of Rev. Tobias Okonkwo by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. The Chancellor, Nnewi Diocese, Rev. Raphael Ezeogu, disclosed the incident in a statement issued in Onitsha and made available to newsmen on Friday. Ezeogu stated that Okonkwo was shot dead by the gunmen on…

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Border communities condemn Niger’s claim of foreign military camps in Nigeria

Traditional rulers and residents of border communities in Sokoto and Kebbi states have refuted claims by Nigerien leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that Nigeria is host to a French military base and training camps. Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who visited border communities in the states on Friday reported that there was no evidence…

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Alex Otti signs 2025 Appropriation Bill of N750.2bn into law

Governor Alex Otti of Abia, on Friday, assented to the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N750.2 billion as passed by the state House of Assembly. In a speech at the brief event held at Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Otti said that the budget underscores the commitment of his administration to transform the…

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Adeleke approves Adesuyi Haastrup as new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved the appointment of Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. A statement by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, on Friday in Osogbo, said that the appointment was approved during the State Executive Council meeting. Alimi said the governor also approved Prince…

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Kano’s tomato market closed indefinitely over prostitution, adultery acts

The Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market in Kano State has been shut down indefinitely by the authorities over the claim that the place had been turned into a den of prostitution, adultery, homosexuality, and other immoral activities by the youths. The action was taken by the authorities of the Garun Mallam Local Government Council, in whose…

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Pulse List: Top 10 Nollywood actors in 2024 

From delivering amazing performances to earning accolades, these actors have made their mark, proving that Nollywood isn’t just Africa’s pride but a global force to reckon with. Picking a “Top 10” in a year teeming with talent wasn’t easy.  We’ve seen veterans returning to remind us why they’re legends, rising stars proving they’re here to…

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