Day: October 23, 2024

Gov Eno Approves ₦80,000 Minimum Wage For Akwa Ibom Workers

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Gov Eno Approves ₦80,000 Minimum Wage For Akwa Ibom Workers

Governor Umo Eno has approved implementing ₦80,000 minimum wage for all state government employees in Akwa Ibom State. The development was confirmed in a statement signed and issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong. “To ensure a smooth rollout of this policy, the governor has also constituted an implementation committee, which has been given one month to deliver its report on how the wage increase will be executed,” the statement added. The committee, chaired by the Head of the Civil Service, includes the following as members: Chairman,…

Simi advises against teaching your girls to be financially dependent on others

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Nigerian musician Simi has emphasized the critical role that financial independence plays for women and urged parents to instill in their children the significance of becoming self-sufficient. Simi recently urged women to take charge of their financial destiny in a video that was uploaded to her official TikTok account. “Please do not raise your daughters to believe that they only need to rely on someone to take care of themselves when they grow up,” she added. It shouldn’t be because you can’t spoil yourself that someone spoils you. You are…

Druski, an American comedian, came under fire for a sketch that portrayed Nigerians as con artists

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He is charged with maintaining unfavorable stereotypes about Nigerians, which are harmful enough as they are. American comedian and actor Druski‘s recent skit depicting Nigerian actors as “African Scammers” has drawn criticism from Nigerians on social media. In his act, ‘African scammers be having they best life,’ Druski depicted a con artist named Baba Oluwatosin using illicit methods to steal money from others. The Naira and other Nigerian ATM cards were also used in the video. When the skit was uploaded to X on October 21, 2024, users had varying…

In response to the contentious video of kids acting out his skit, Mr. Macaroni responds

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Actor and Nigerian sketch creator Mr. Macaroni has commented on the viral video of kids acting out his “Daddy wa” skit, which has gone viral and drawn criticism for being too mature for young audiences. On October 14, 2024, the video featuring a female child wearing a miniskirt and crop top went viral on X, causing criticism from grown-ups. Particularly in this skit, younger iterations of Mr. Macaroni’s persona were presented, including the sugar daddy, a young woman who expressed interest, and his wife, who drove the woman away. A…

Nigerians respond to Davido’s announcement of his intention to launch Peller 

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With Nigerian music icon Davido revealing that he will be joining him on a live TikTok stream, it looks like Peller’s moment. As he talked with Davido via video conference, the content producer and streamer’s delight was evident. Davido then pledged during the call that they would go live on TikTok together. Fans and social media users responded to this statement by sharing their opinions about the two of them working together in the near future. “You guys really don’t like your Nigerian brothers. Peller is attempting to emulate Kai…

“Piece of My Heart” by Wizkid creates a new record for Spotify streaming

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Wizkid‘s first song of 2024, “Piece of My Heart,” featuring American vocalist Brent Faiyaz, was finally released after months of waiting. After receiving 1.1 million plays since its October 19, 2024 release, the song has already broken the record for most plays on Spotify Nigeria’s first day of availability. With this noteworthy accomplishment, Wizkid surpasses the mark he previously held with Asake on their joint single, “MMS,” off the latter’s third album, “Lungu Boy.” Additionally, Wizkid emerges as the performer with the top three songs on Spotify with the most…

The intriguing new track “Room 104” by singing star Syemca is released

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With ‘Room 104,’ a powerful song that is sure to strike a chord with both fans and newcomers, rising musical phenomenon Syemca is back. “Room 104,” which has Syemca’s distinct sound and rich lyrical content, is a pivotal moment in the artist’s career. ‘Room 104’ delves into topics of love, sex, and introspection, drawing inspiration from personal experiences. The song creates a unique sound experience that stands out in today’s music scene by fusing modern R&B and Afrobeat influences with Syemca’s soulful voice. Deeyasso, who produced the song, contributed to…

Halima Abubakar Apologies To Apostle Johnson Suleman Over Falsehood

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Halima Abubakar Apologies To Apostle Johnson Suleman Over Falsehood

Prominent Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has issued an apology to Apostle Johnson Suleman, founder and Senior Pastor of the Omega Fire Ministries, for defaming him. In a recent letter addressed to the revered cleric, Abubakar acknowledged that she disseminated false information about Suleman, which resulted in emotional distress for him through social media platforms. The conflict between Halima Abubakar and Apostle Suleman began in 2022 when the actress fell ill following a dispute with the clergyman. During her illness, Abubakar’s family publicly urged the clergyman to refrain from contacting her.…

BREAKING: FG Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive

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BREAKING: FG Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive

The Nigerian government has retracted the money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. Recall that in April of this year, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged both Binance, a cryptocurrency company, and Gambaryan with alleged money laundering offences. Gambaryan, a citizen of the United States, has been in custody since February due to a crackdown on the cryptocurrency firm concerning alleged manipulation of the naira. A representative of the EFCC informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday about the withdrawal of…