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‘Efunroye: The Unicorn’: Nollywood actress, Faithia Williams, clarifies movie intent amid online backlash

25.10.2024
Popular Nollywood actress Faithia Williams late Thursday disclosed the intentions behind her upcoming biopic movie titled ‘Efunroye: The Unicorn.’ The movie has gained a large reaction on Nigerian social media space, especially X (formerly Twitter), as some netizens have given different views about the history surrounding the movie’s main character, Efunroye Tinubu. Tinubu (c. 1805–1887)...
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Rep faults CBN over validity of old, new Naira notes

25.10.2024
The Labour Party Caucus Leader, House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, has faulted the Central Bank of Nigeria over its indecisiveness in the validity of the old and new Naira notes. Ogene said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday, following clarification by the CBN that the latest Supreme Court pronouncement reversed its earlier ruling....
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Cassava can grow Nigeria’s economy — Expert

25.10.2024
Cassava has been identified as a major cash crop with many derivatives for growing Nigeria’s economy and expanding the gross domestic product if prioritised by the government. The Managing Director/Executive Director of Agbeyewa Farms Limited affiliated with Cavista Holdings Limited, Mr Oskar Ayeleso, made this known on Thursday during Agbeyewa Day while speaking with newsmen...
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KANSIEC promises free, fair LG polls

25.10.2024
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission has said it will conduct the upcoming local government elections in the state devoid of interference from any quarters. The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Sani Malumfashi, said this while addressing newsmen at the commission’s headquarters on Friday in Kano. Malumfashi also said the commission was determined to conduct...
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JOHESU declares seven-day strike

25.10.2024
Members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals have declared a seven-day warning strike, commencing from midnight on Friday (today). Addressing journalists in Abuja, the national chairman of the Union, Kabiru Minijibir, on Friday, listed some of its demands. They include the immediate implementation of the consolidated health salary structure,...
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UK donates counter-IED equipment to Nigerian military 

25.10.2024
The UK Government on Friday donated advanced counter-Improvised Explosives Devices to Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the donation of the equipment marks another milestone in the strategic partnership between the UK and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Counter-IED equipment is created primarily for...
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Germany promises more visas for Indians

25.10.2024
Germany has pledged to significantly increase the number of skilled Indian workers it allows into the country, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Chancellor Olaf Scholz in New Delhi on Friday. The German leader is on his third visit to India since last year, accompanied by several cabinet ministers for discussions between the leaders of...
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Mozambique protests turn violent over disputed election

25.10.2024
The Mozambican capital Maputo awoke to wreckage on Friday as protests overnight turned violent following ruling party Frelimo’s re-election after 49 years in power. Hundreds of opposition supporters demonstrated, rejecting what they called a ballot “stolen” by a “corrupt” electoral commission, which on Thursday announced candidate Daniel Chapo had won the October 9 election with...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

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