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Year: 2024

Police hunt for woman accused of hitting 65-year-old grandma’s head against wall

The police command in Ogudu says it is hunting for a woman, who allegedly hit the head of a 65-year-old, Morenike Oladega, against a wall and she died in the Ipokia area of the state. SP Omolola Odutola, the Spokesperson of the command, made this known, in a statement, on Saturday in Abeokuta. Omotola said…

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Relief for Fubara as FG promises to release Rivers allocations amid court battle

The office of the accountant-general of the Federation (OAGF) has pledged to release financial allocations to Rivers State following an appeal by the state government. This was disclosed by Bawa Mokwa, director of press and public relations at the OAGF on Saturday, November 23, 2024. This is coming barely 24 hours after Mokwa said the…

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Oba of Benin disowns planned Igue festival in Lagos

The Palace of Oba of Benin has distanced itself from a planned dramatisation of the Igue Festival by the Association for Cultural and Economic Renaissance of Edo (ACERE). This is contained in a statement on Saturday, by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the…

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15,000 applicants jostle for 900 Civil Service jobs in Oyo

Only 900 persons will be picked from the list of more than 15,000 who applied for recruitment into the Oyo state civil service, an official said on Friday in Ibadan. The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Aderibigbe, told newsmen that the ongoing recruitment process would see the applicants sitting for a computer-based…

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Enugu commercial drivers moan as residents resort to trekking due to hardship

Some commercial drivers operating within the Enugu metropolis have decried low patronage by residents, attributing it to the economic challenges in the country. They said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Enugu. According to them, the recent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)…

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Every Wes Anderson film available to stream in Nigeria

Whether you’re a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, this list of Wes Anderson’s films is your guide to his unique filmography. Wesley Wales Anderson is an American filmmaker whose films are known for their, distinctive visual and narrative styles, and frequent use of ensemble casts. He is not just a filmmaker; he’s an auteur…

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Pulse Fiesta is back bigger and better

The dettiest December party —Pulse Fiesta is back and bigger! It’s that time of the year for good cheers, fun games, networking and great vibes. Bring your squad to Queens Park, Victoria Island, Lagos on December 8th at 3PM prompt and let’s get the party started! This year’s Pulse Fiesta is the biggest yet, and…

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Tinubu’s reforms are painful because previous govts failed to act – Edun

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has blamed the previous administration’s failure to implement necessary reforms for the current hardship and pain of President Bola Tinubu’s policies. Edun spoke at the launch of ‘Federal Civil Service Policies and Guidelines on Rewards and Recognition; Policy and Guidelines/Incentives and Consequences; Management…

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‘Morayo’: It’s Wizkid’s world, you either fit in or not [Review]

Wizkid doesn’t reinvent the wheel with ‘Morayo’. For the past 4 years, Wizkid has boldly walked an artistic path he paved with his 2020 R&B fusion album ‘Made In Lagos’. On his sixth LP ‘Morayo’, he keeps on this path with the album underscored by strikingly familiar elements. Named after his late mother whom he…

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Father accused of raping, impregnating 15-year-old daughter sent to prison

A Magistrate Court 1 sitting in Calabar on Friday remanded Adamu Umaru, 48, in prison for allegedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter. The respondent is a native of Bundugudu LGA of Zamfara State, residing at No. 27 Edem Odo Street Calabar. Umaru was remanded by Chief Magistrate Mercy Ene following a hearing on an…

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