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9 kids rescued as Lagos police stops cult initiation

Lagos state police thwart cult initiation, rescuing vulnerable children. Lagos State authorities have successfully prevented the initiation of nine children into a dangerous cult, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat youth involvement in such illicit activities. The spokesperson for the Lagos State, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this significant development, shedding light on the rescue operation conducted…

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Kwara pledges to support EFCC in fight against illegal mining

Permanent secretary, Kwara State urged the EFCC not to be deterred by the antics of some corrupt individuals benefiting from the illegal operations. The Kwara Government has pledged to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in the fight against illegal mining in the state. Mr Okanlawon Musa-Olarewaju, Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Ministry of…

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Police neutralise 3 gunmen, others escape with bullet wounds in Enugu

Police Public Relations Officer noted that items recovered were four pump action guns, one locally fabricated revolver gun and pistol, each with 67 live cartridges, military camouflage uniforms, suspected fabrics of IPOB insignia, objects suspected to be amulets and others. Police have neutralised three gunmen, while others escaped with severe bullet wounds after a gun…

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Afropop sensation Oladapo releases new single ‘If At All’

Oladapo is set to make waves once again with the release of his highly anticipated single, ‘If at All’. The talented singer-songwriter draws from his own experiences as he shares a tale of self-questioned vulnerability in this new single that will dazzle listeners. This captivating track marks his first release since his debut project, ‘Blind,’…

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8 fashionable ways for men to wear pink inspired by Nigerian male celebs

More men need to wear pink, and these male celebrities in pink prove how good they look in it. If there’s one colour that has been associated with femininity, it’s pink. However, we are here to shatter gender stereotypes and boldly declare that men can look perfect in pink. The cliche that women like pink…

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Apple Music dedicates August to celebrate the women of Amapiano

Apple Music is taking a deep dive into the meteoric rise of Amapiano and the women at the forefront of the genre that is sweeping the world. Amapiano which literally translates to Pianos stands as the bass-heavy, jazz-punctuated dance sub-genre that has been representative of South African street and youth culture from the late 2010s….

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Emir seeks British Govt support to enhance museum

The Emir of Dutse also called on the British government to establish a branch of the British Council in the state, as it has done in many Nigerian states. The Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hamim Nuhu-Muhammad, has solicited the support of the British Government to enhance the emirate’s museum. Nuhu-Muhammad made the appeal in Dutse…

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Tinubu’s Naira unification yeilds result as forex inflows surge to $2.55 billion

After the recent unification of the naira’s exchange rate, the Central Bank of Nigeria has reported a substantial increase in foreign exchange (FX) inflows, reaching $2.55 billion within two months. The consolidation of all forex market sectors into a single window has contributed to this growth, with the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window seeing inflows rise…

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Zamfara Govt collaborates with World Bank to construct 70km feeder roads

GM, CSDA noted that the projects were part of the government’s effort to promote socio-economic wellbeing, educational and infrastructural development, as well as to improving economic growth in the state. The Zamfara Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, is to construct 70 kilometres of feeder roads in the state to support farmers in the…

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Nigerian lawyer wins $75,000 Waislitz Global Citizen Award

The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards are annual cash prizes totaling 250,000 dollars that recognises the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty. Ms Oluwafunke Adeoye, a Nigerian Human Rights lawyer, has been announced as the winner of the 2023 Waislitz Global Citizens Choice Award for her outstanding performance in the Criminal Justice…

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