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Month: January 2025

FCT-IRS join forces with EFCC to boost tax compliance, revenue generation

The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance tax compliance in the territory. The acting Executive Chairman of the Service, Mr Michael Ango, solicited the partnership when he visited the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, in Abuja on Wednesday….

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How to get your song playlisted on Spotify as an emerging artist

In today’s music landscape, streaming has become the dominant way for audiences to discover and consume music. For artists, platforms like Spotify are essential to gaining global recognition. Yet, with a staggering 120,000 new tracks released on music streaming platforms daily, according to Luminate, standing out in this crowded space is more challenging than ever….

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Woman and boyfriend attempt to sell their 6-year-old child for ₦450,000

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has detained two persons over suspected child trafficking. The suspects, Christiana Ibanga, and her boyfriend, Inyene Akpan were apprehended for allegedly selling their child for ₦450,000. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said at a news conference in Uyo that the case was reported by a member…

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Vigilant community thwarts vandalism of TCN transmission tower in Benue

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday said its tower T195 along the Ugwuaji – Makurdi 330 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line was vandalised on  Saturday. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, in a statement, in Abuja, said that the vandalism took place at Watuolo village, Utonkon in Ado Local Government Area…

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5 unreal places on Earth that look straight out of a sci-fi movie 

Earth has some of the most mind-blowing locations that look as if they’ve been pulled right out of a movie set.  The otherworldly beauty and unique features are so stunning that they somehow appear to be from another universe. Let’s take a trip to these spectacular spots that look surreal.  1. The glow-in-the-dark beaches of…

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How to bounce back after losing an acting audition

Didn’t make the role, don’t worry. This is your guide on how to deal with rejection as an actor. So, you gave it your all, poured your heart into the role, and… you didn’t get it. Ouch. Rejection stings, no matter how many times you’ve been through it. But here’s the thing: every great actor…

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APM Terminals Awards Scholarships to 45 undergraduate students in Apapa

APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, has awarded scholarships to 45 undergraduate students from its host community, Apapa, as part of its corporate social responsibility and its unwavering commitment to education and youth development. The beneficiaries, undergraduates from public universities across the country, were honoured at a ceremony held in Lagos on Tuesday. Additionally,…

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Gov Makinde orders Oyo civil servants to wear ‘Aso Oke’ on Thursdays

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has directed all civil and public servants in the state to wear Aso Oke fabric every Thursday as part of a new cultural and economic initiative. The directive, communicated via a circular from the Office of the Head of Service on January 27, 2025, reinforces an existing policy requiring workers…

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Nigeria records 150 ritual killings in 6months, experts call for urgent action

A security expert, Mr Seyi Babaeko has raised concerns over the surge in ritual killings in the country, calling for urgent measures to address the trend. Babaeko, the Managing Director of Absolute Security and Advance Protocol Ltd. expressed his feelings in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. The…

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TikTok-approved beauty hacks: do they really work?

The ‘University of TikTok’ has taken over the beauty world with viral makeup tricks, skincare hacks, and DIY haircare routines, but do they really work, or are they just clickbait tricks? ALSO READ: 5 best TikTokers in Nigeria (2024) We put some of the most popular TikTok beauty hacks to the test—here’s what we found….

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