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Year: 2024

Jigawa Governor loses mother on Christmas day

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa announced the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi on Wednesday. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Gumel, on Wednesday in Dutse. Maryam died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 25, and was buried according to the Islamic rites in Kafinhausa town at about…

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Commuters in South-East groan at Christmas over fare hikes, multiple checkpoints

Commuters in Imo and Abia travelling for the Christmas celebration and other private purposes have expressed deep concern over the sharp hike in fares by transporters. They also decry the longer travelling time and stress occasioned by the “numerous” military and police checkpoints mounted at close range on the various routes in the South-East states….

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Jigawa governor loses mother

Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has announced the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi on Wednesday. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Gumel, on Wednesday in Dutse. Maryam died in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 25, and was buried according to the Islamic rites in Kafinhausa town at…

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Maiden media chat: Tinubu showed brilliance, composure — Okupe

A former presidential spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe, on Wednesday commended President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating brilliance, composure and a good grasp of national issues during his maiden media chat. Okupe commended Tinubu in  an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. He was reacting to Tinubu’s first Presidential Media Chat on Monday…

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Christmas: Wike preaches submission to God

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of the territory to submit to the will of God as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Wike, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, expressed confidence that with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, things would keep getting better…

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See trailer for upcoming Africa Magic Original, ‘Uriri,’ premiering this December

Africa Magic Productions has released the official trailer for its newest series, Uriri, premiering December 30, 2024.  Following the success of the Netflix series Shanty Town, which became the most-watched TV show on the streaming platform for 2023, and having worked on a plethora of shows and telenovela series including Ajoche, Jemeji, Unbroken and Dilemma,…

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Not feeling the Christmas spirit? Here are Netflix movies to match your mood

If you’re not in the mood for reindeer and snowflakes today, we’ve got your back with a list of movies that’ll give you a break from all the festive cheer. Hey, we get it. Not everyone feels like decking the halls and belting carols during the holidays. Sometimes, the festive season can feel overwhelming; like…

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Why Christmas traffic in Lagos deserves its own horror movie

We can all agree that Lagos and traffic are practically synonymous, especially during the Christmas season when it becomes an absolute nightmare. If you’ve ever been caught in Lagos traffic during the Christmas period, you’ll agree it’s a chaotic blend of road rage, drama, and moments that feel straight out of a horror movie. From…

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5 surprising facts about Christmas that will surprise you 

Christmas is a season that brings people together in joy, love, and celebration. It’s a time for sharing gifts, singing carols, and eating delicious meals with family and friends.  But beyond the twinkling lights and decorated trees, there are fascinating facts about Christmas that many people don’t know. Here are five surprising facts about Christmas…

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Christmas Gift Ideas That’ll Make You the Coolest Aunt/Uncle Ever!

If you’ve have nieces and nephews, you know that feeling when your brother or sister calls and its them going “thank youuuuuu…” on the phone. We love giving (and receiving) a good gift, doesn’t matter whether you’re getting married or maybe you just enjoy a good cocktail at home. These picks are engaging, fun, and…

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