Olori Kafayat, one of the wives of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, is dead. She died barely two months after the death of the Alaafin. Olori Kafayat, who was the fourth Olori of the late traditional ruler, reportedly gave up the ghost on Friday night. She was the mother of Prince Adebayo Adeyemi, who is the …
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The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Zone B, South-South Zone, has indicated its readiness to collaborate with the EFCC in the fight against internet crimes on campuses within the region. The Association expressed this resolve on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Port Harcourt while its leaders paid a Courtesy Visit to the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the EFCC. …
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The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has announced that the Nigeria Police Force is set to digitalize operatives’ identification using e-Warrant Card. According to a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and made available to National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE on Wednesday, the system was launched to ensure standardization and upgrade of the Force …
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The FirstGem fund (FirstGem loan) is a single-digit loan scheme, exclusively designed to put women at an advantage in contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. The loan scheme covers female-owned or partnered SMEs in various sectors of the economy. Launched in 2016, FirstGem has been impactful in driving financial inclusion, influencing women’s empowerment through gender-advancement programmes like savings …
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The Elesa of Oke-Ode, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Abdulkadri Adelodun, Alebiosu II, is dead. Oba Adelodun died at the age of 81. The National Publicity Secretary, Oke-Ode Community Development Association, Kunle Akogun, announced the monarch’s death in a statement on Thursday in Ilorin. Akogun said that Adelodun breathed his last in the early hours of …
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Ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has appealed to qualified residents of the State not to only register, but ensure that they vote. Dr. Obasa gave this advice on Thursday at the 8th Annual Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting held simultaneously by lawmakers across the State. This …
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Abdul Rasheed Bello, Nigerian singer and producer better known as JJC Skillz, has announced his separation from Funke Akindele, the Nollywood filmmaker. In an Instagram post on Thursday, JJC Skillz said the last two years of their marriage have been difficult, and as such, they have resolved to part ways. More to follow…
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It is a double celebration for the Nwoko family as Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, and her husband, Ned Nwoko welcome their second child on first son’s birthday. The billionaire businessman announced the good news on his Instagram page on Wednesday. He wrote, “It’s a Double celebration today for the family as Moon turns Two years. He’s growing every day looking …
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Millions of people fall asleep each night in front of the TV — but a new study has found the practice could contribute to an early death. Researchers at the Northwestern University School of Medicine examined the impact of ambient light on the health and sleeping habits of 552 people between the ages of 63 and 84. The study found that those …
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The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Tuesday, said he wants Biafra land to be peaceful, moments after he was denied bail by the court. Kanu said, “It is what we expect to happen and I want our people to be very calm. I want Biafra land to be calm and very peaceful. We are fighting …
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