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Year: 2024

Jumaye inspires with new Afrobeats anthem ‘For Days’

Emerging Afrobeats act Jumaye invites listeners into a world of love and rhythm with his latest single, ‘For Days’. This captivating track blends Afrobeats’ vibrant percussion with soulful melodies, delivering a sound that’s as emotionally rich as it is irresistibly danceable. ‘For Days’ showcases Jumaye’s talent for storytelling through music. With heartfelt lyrics and dynamic…

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We’ve forgiven everyone – Abure begs Obi, Abure, others to return to Labour Party

The Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, has extended an olive branch to Peter Obi, the party’s former presidential torchbearer, Governor Alex Otti to Abia State, and other aggrieved stakeholders, saying he bears no grudge against anyone. Abure has been struggling to hold the Labour Party together following a controversial Nnewi convention that returned him…

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realme C61 launches in Nigeria with ‘Hard to Break’ durability & largest storage capacity

Youth-favourite smartphone brand realme has launched its all-new realme C61 with the tagline “Hard to Break”, offering ultimate durability and superior performance in this segment. The device features anti-drop protection, water splash resistance and Rainwater Smart Touch capability that ensures unparalleled longevity and reliability. The IP54 rating of realme C61 ensures that the device withstands…

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Don’t trade in banned products – NAFDAC warns frozen food sellers ahead festive season

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned frozen food dealers to stop selling and distributing unregistered and prohibited products. The agency made this announcement on Friday during a one-day sensitisation programme at Kado Fish Market in Abuja. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasised that the importation and…

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Anambra couple who specialises in sending kidnap threats arrested by joint task force

The Anambra Police Command and a vigilance group in the state, on Friday, arrested a couple for allegedly issuing kidnap threats to unsuspecting members of the public. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this to newsmen in Awka. Ikenga identified the couple as Kingsley Okoye and his wife, Chidinma. “Given reports…

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FG to teach sewing skills at state schools to promote Nigerian children – Minister

The Minister of State for Education, Dr Suwaiba Ahmad has pledged to introduce sewing skills development in state schools to promote the advancement of Nigerian children. Ahmad said this when the leadership of the Non-Governmental Association of Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) and the Ladi Memorial Foundation (LMF) paid her a courtesy visit in Abuja on…

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Sanwo-Olu promises to deliver permanent NYSC camp in Ikorodu before 2024 ends

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised to deliver the NYSC permanent orientation camp at Agbowa, Ikorodu, before 2024 ends. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance at the swearing-in of the 2024 Batch C Stream 1 corps members on Friday. The event was held at the NYSC temporary orientation camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu was…

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Doctor sentenced to life in prison for ‘defiling his wife’s niece’ set free by Appeal Court

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has discharged and acquitted the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Olufemi Olaleye, of a defilement charge, following a successful appeal. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court had on October 24, 2023, sentenced the medical director to life imprisonment for defiling…

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2 Lagos task force officers sacked for stealing phones during raid on drug traffickers

The Lagos State Task Force says it has dismissed two of its personnel, Fatai Yusuf, 42, and Hammed Garuba, 38, following their involvement in theft during a recent raid. The task force’s spokesperson, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Gbadeyan said that the officials stole phones during the operation conducted at…

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PH refinery yet to commence bulk sales – NNPCL debunks petrol price reduction

The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalised. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says an official announcement will be made if and when price reviews on the products occur. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC…

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