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Day: February 7, 2025

Pheelz earns his first gold certification in the United States

Nigerian music star Pheelz has achieved a career milestone as his 2022 hit single ‘Finesse’ featuring BNXN received a Gold certification in the United States from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This marks Pheelz’s first Gold certification in America where ‘Finesse’ enjoyed commercial success marked by entries on the Billboard Global 200 and…

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Tinubu appointing Wike as minister reduced PDP to APC’s servant – Okonkwo

A former spokesperson of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has stated that the appointment of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as minister by President Bola Tinubu has made leaders of the People Democratic Party (PDP) servitude to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okonkwo, a lawyer and Nollywood veteran revealed this…

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I won’t disappoint you – Obasa’s replacement Meranda assures colleagues

The Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mrs Mojisola Meranda, thanked her colleagues for their consistent support since she took charge of the House on Friday and promised not to disappoint them. Meranda gave the assurance when a delegation from WOMANIFESTO, a rights group, paid her a courtesy visit at the Assembly complex on Friday. The News…

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NNPC debunks explosion at Warri Refinery, says routine maintenance in progress

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has clarified that there was no explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) in the Delta. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has clarified that there was no explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) in the Delta. In a statement…

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Grammy winner Tems earns 4 new certifications in the United States

R&B superstar Tems has added new RIAA certifications to her plaque collection as she continues to enjoy commercial acclaim in the United States. Her hit single ‘Free Mind’ is now 2X platinum after selling 2 million units. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 with a NO. 46 peak and an impressive 26 weeks…

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Adeyanju petitions US, UK, Canada to visa-ban Police PRO over alleged rights abuses

A lawyer-cum-human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has petitioned the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union, demanding the imposition of a visa ban on the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. In the petition dated February 4, 2025, and authored by his law firm, Adeyanju accused the Police spokesman of suppressing free speech…

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Nigerians now hide, avoid quarrels to evade Trump’s deportation – US-based Prof

Nimi Wariboko, a United States-based Nigerian professor of social ethics at Boston University, disclosed that Nigerians in North America now live in palpable fear following Donald Trump’s return to the presidential seat. Wariboko explained that the situation was triggered by the sweeping crackdown on undocumented immigrants in the United States on the order of Trump….

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What to watch this February on Showmax

This February, Showmax is serving a lineup of brand-new series, blockbuster movies, Emmy-winning stand-up, Grammy-nominated docs and cult-favourite classics to stream. See here for a full list of what to watch this February. DIDDY: THE MAKING OF A BAD BOY | First On Showmax | Stream from Friday, 7 February 2025 Best for true-crime and…

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Nigerians demands clarity as VCs accuse lawmakers of N480m bribery demand

The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has urged Vice Chancellors (VCs) of Nigerian universities to defend their 2025 budget proposals before the National Assembly without delay, amid fresh allegations that lawmakers demanded bribes for budget approval. SHAC’s coordinator, Mary Johnson, challenged the affected VCs to substantiate their claims or remain silent. “If these lawmakers truly…

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Student Oscars filmmaker BillyTheGreat secures the NL Arts Project grant to co-produce Black Tax with Mautin Tairu

Billy The Great’s highly anticipated short film, Black Tax, is now in pre-production after successfully securing funding from The Arts Council (Arts NL) in Newfoundland and Labrador. This film will be shot in St. John’s, Canada, and Lagos, Nigeria, and will feature a talented and diverse team of industry professionals. BillyThe Great will take on…

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