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Month: February 2025

Amaechi, Bafarawa accused of plotting nationwide unrest – petitions reach IGP, DSS

The Reformed Arewa Youth Council of Nigeria (RAYCN) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS), accusing former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and ex-Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa of attempting to destabilise Nigeria. In the petition signed by its national president, Bilal Abdulahi, the group alleged that…

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Nigerian man inspired by Kemi Badenoch joins California governorship race

Dr. Akinyemi Agbede, a Nigerian-born American mathematician, has announced his plans to run for governor of California in next year’s election. Dr. Agbede is not new to California politics. He previously ran for governor in 2014 and 2018 and also contested for a U.S. Senate seat in 2016 and 2022. Speaking on his ambition, he…

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5 effective ways to teach kids boundaries without hard punishments

Unfortunately, setting these limits and boundaries has become more tricky, especially with more emphasis on the limitation of coercion, bribes, and threats. These days, you don’t have any option other than to build “calm and firm limits” with your kids and any other kid that stays with you. I understand the struggle to not pull…

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5 online dating tips that can help you land your dream girl

These days, online dating has significantly become easier, less stigmatised, and more efficient. Studies have consistently proven that couples who meet online are more likely to be satisfied with their relationships and have a lower divorce rate. With some dating sites using advanced algorithms to match users based on values, morals and lifestyle preferences, there’s…

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PHOTOS: Chef Dammy begins professional culinary training; Nigerians react

Nigerians have taken to social media to congratulate Chef Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, as she officially begins her professional culinary training at the Hospitality Business School in Lagos. Chef Dammy, who gained national attention for her cook-a-thon attempt in June 2023, is now studying for a Professional Culinary Art Chef diploma on…

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Bigslimzy releases new single ‘Pressure’

Fast-rising Afrobeats and Afroblend sensation Ikwuadi Ugochukwu Victor’s musical known as BigSlimzy returns with a brand-new single titled ‘Pressure,’ a relatable track that speaks directly to the struggles, expectations, and challenges of chasing success. This release follows the success of his recently released five track EP titled ‘Ambassador of No Ambassadors (ANA)’, it is clear…

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Nigerians should be thanking Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy – Presidential aide

Khadijat Omotayo, the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Constituency Affairs, has urged Nigerians to be grateful for the removal of the fuel subsidy. At a town hall meeting in Jos on Saturday, Omotayo defended the President against criticism, saying no past administration had done as much as Tinubu’s government. She assured Nigerians that…

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Priscilla Ojo gets new name after Tanzania wedding, concerns over father’s absence

It’s been an eventful couple of days for actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, who married her Tanzanian lover, Juma Jux, in a Nikkah ceremony held in the eastern African country. While the highly anticipated wedding ceremony left mouths gaping with the sheer level of opulence on display, Priscilla’s father’s absence on her big day…

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Hundreds to lose jobs as Meta begins employees layoff in Africa, Europe, Asia

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads, will begin another round of layoffs next week across its operations in Africa, Europe, and Asia. According to an internal memo seen by Reuters, employees losing their jobs will start receiving notifications from Monday at 5 a.m. local time in most countries, including the United…

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Donald Trump calls Meghan Markle ‘terrible,’ talks about deporting Prince Harry.

In a recent interview with The New York Post, US President Donald Trump described Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s wife, as “terrible.” Trump was discussing whether he plans to deport Prince Harry when he said, “I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.” Trump’s comments…

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