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‘Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’ with Joke Silva, Kehinde Bankole now streaming on Prime Video
< 1 mn read Bolanle Austen-Peters’ biopic “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti,” which is now available for streaming on Prime Video, chronicles the life of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a pivotal figure in Nigerian history and the mother of renowned musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The film spans from her early years as the first female pupil at Abeokuta Grammar School to her marriage to Israel […]
Dating me is like an adventure or a film – Singer Tems
< 1 mn read In a recent interview with media personality Chinasa Akunam on the Is This Seat Taken Podcast, Nigerian singer Tems shared insights into what it’s like to date her. When asked to describe the experience, Tems used vivid analogies to portray the complexity and uniqueness of her personality. Tems likened dating her to encountering a rare […]
WAEC to gradually eliminate use of papers in examinations
2 mn read The West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Nigeria plans to phase out the use of paper in conducting its examinations, according to Dr. Amos Dangut, the Head of National Office. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency and curb malpractices during exams. Dr. Dangut shared this development on Thursday while monitoring the ongoing West African Senior […]
Gov Ododo signs 7 bills into law in 1 day
2 mn read Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State signed seven bills into law on Thursday, emphasizing their importance in advancing the state’s social and economic development. The bills, described by Ododo as “people’s laws,” are aimed at enhancing governance, promoting transparency, and improving the lives of Kogi State residents. The new laws include: 1. **Repeal and Re-enactment […]
Police arrest 5 suspected Kidnappers, 1 car snatcher in Kaduna
2 mn read The Police Command in Kaduna State has successfully apprehended five suspected kidnappers and one suspected car thief. This significant development was confirmed by the Command’s Spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. On June 15, at approximately 18:10 hours, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maigana received a tip-off from […]
Gov Abiodun allocates farmlands to 26 Ogun lawmakers to boost food security
< 1 mn read Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has allocated farmlands to the 26 members of the state House of Assembly to enhance food security within the state. This initiative aligns with the broader agricultural resurgence and food security goals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. During a ceremony in his office in Abeokuta, Abiodun […]
Reps summon AGIP over failure to pay ₦80m owed indigenous contractor
2 mn read The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition has issued a summons to AGIP Oil Company, requiring its appearance on June 26 to address allegations of an unpaid debt of ₦80 million owed to De Cooon Services Ltd. This indigenous company is led by Prof. Nelson Onubogu, its managing director and CEO. During an investigative […]
Aggrieved APC aspirant declares support for Aiyedatiwa ahead of Ondo guber poll
< 1 mn read Chief Olusola Oke, a former aspirant in the April 20 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo State, has expressed his support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the party’s candidate for the upcoming November 16 election, despite his previous grievances. During a meeting at his residence in Akure, Oke emphasized his decision not to challenge […]
The negative narrative about Rivers being in crisis misguided – Fubara
< 1 mn read Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has countered claims suggesting that the state is in crisis, emphasizing that Rivers remains peaceful and stable. He addressed these concerns on Thursday during an inspection tour of the 14.6km Omodu-Eberi Road project in Omuma Local Government Area. Governor Fubara dismissed the negative portrayals as misguided, unpatriotic, and mischievous, […]
Lagos community protests over Lagos-Calabar road alignment, begs Tinubu
2 mn read The Okun-Ajah community in Lagos State has made an urgent appeal to Minister of Works, David Umahi, to adhere to the gazetted Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road alignment. This appeal came during a peaceful protest in Lagos, where community members voiced their concerns about potential changes to the original alignment of the road, which has been in […]