Year: 2024

Criminal Gangs Terrorizing Edo Region Arrested

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Criminal Gangs Terrorizing Edo Region Arrested In an ongoing effort to eliminate criminal activities in Edo State and enhance safety for law-abiding citizens, troops from Headquarters 4 Brigade Nigerian Army conducted a raid on the hideouts of suspected criminal gangs in gbelebu village, Okomu forest in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State. The Nigerian Army said the latest arrests were made based on credible intelligence received early Thursday morning. Despite the brigade’s vigilance, one of the wanted criminals, Joshua Ewaiken, also known as General, managed to evade…

Nollywood Actress Laide Bakare Bags Appointment As SSA To Osun Gov Adeleke

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Nollywood Actress Laide Bakare Bags Appointment As SSA To Osun Gov Adeleke Renowned Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has been appointed as senior special assistant for entertainment, art, culture, and tourism by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. Bakare took to her Instagram account on Friday to announce the development, expressing her commitment to delivering exceptional results in her new role. In addition, the actress shared pictures of herself alongside Governor Adeleke, expressing gratitude for the privilege to serve in this capacity. She wrote, “Now an Honourable. Ya Allah, I am…

“Love & Seclusion,” starring Tope Olowoniyan and Efa Iwara, will make its New York premiere

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“Love & Seclusion,” starring Tope Olowoniyan and Efa Iwara, will make its New York premiere This coming Friday, February 23, 2024, in New York, the film will have its North American premiere. The makers of the Nollywood film Love & Seclusion, Conceptified Media, and CANO Production announced in a press release shared with Pulse Nigeria that the film would have its US premiere on Friday, February 23, 2024, in New York. This comes after the movie took home the 2023 Feature Fiction Award from the New York City Women’s Fund.…

In January, Nigerians spent ₦1.2 billion on movies in theaters

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In January, Nigerians spent ₦1.2 billion on movies in theaters 322,833 people saw films in all theaters during the review period. Since its December 2023 debut, “A Tribe Called Judah” has had an unprecedented run in theaters, grossing approximately ₦1.4 billion as of mid-February 2024. [FilmOne] According to data released by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Tuesday, the nation’s theaters brought in ₦1.2 billion in income in January. Its national president, Opeyemi Ajayi, revealed this information while in a Lagos interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

Social media is blazing with the Mercy Johnson vs. Nana Ama discussion about who is the best actress

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Social media is blazing with the Mercy Johnson vs. Nana Ama discussion about who is the best actress Within the dynamic realm of African cinema, conversations on the most gifted actors and actresses frequently incite fervent arguments among enthusiasts. In related news, social media has gone wild over a dispute pitting Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson against Ghanaian actress Nana Ama McBrown, two of the most renowned actresses in the business. The discussion has brought attention to both women’s outstanding careers and the profound respect that viewers have for what they…

Beyoncé has disclosed her reasoning behind introducing her new hair brand. Cécred

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Beyoncé has disclosed her reasoning behind introducing her new hair brand. Cécred “I took the end of my name, Cé, and made it the beginning of the word sacred to create Cécred,” explained Beyoncé. Beyonce Global diva Beyoncé Knowles-Carter made a big step into the beauty market by formally launching her highly anticipated hair care line, “Cécred,” in an exclusive interview with Essence Magazine. In May 2023, the multi-talented artist and businesswoman initially gave away details about the project on Instagram, which led to a lot of conjecture among her…

Now Is Not Time To Play Politics – Makinde Slams Akpabio Over Claims That Govs Got N30 Billion From FG

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Now Is Not Time To Play Politics – Makinde Slams Akpabio Over Claims That Govs Got N30 Billion From FG The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has refuted the claim made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that states received an additional N30 billion each to address food insecurity. Makinde said this is not time to play politics, clarifying that Oyo State did not receive any funds from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or the Federal Government amounting to N30 billion as claimed by the senate president. In an…

Lawmakers Reject Bill Seeking To Extend Tenure Of NASS Clerk, Sani Tambuwal, Others

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Lawmakers Reject Bill Seeking To Extend Tenure Of NASS Clerk, Sani Tambuwal, Others The proposal to extend the tenure of the Clerk of the National Assembly from 35 to 40 years, which would have benefited the current Clerk, Sani Tambuwal, was rejected and withdrawn following a heated debate on Thursday. The bill, put forward by the Leader of the Senate, Michael Opeyemi, called for an extension of the Clerk’s tenure as well as that of other Directors within the administrative framework of the National Assembly. The bill entitled ‘A bill…

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Become “Verve Aware” to make easy online payments Enter a world of sweetness and ease with Verve, the revolutionary digital payment solution! It’s time to use your Verve Card to live the good life and add a little enchantment to your transactions! Envision a society in which completing payments online is not only simple but fashionable as well! Imagine yourself using Verve to effortlessly swipe to binge-watch your favorite Netflix and Prime Video episodes, dance to the music on Spotify, pay for subscriptions on Google Play, or even run advertising…

FG declares it intends to open borders to allow cheaper cement imports

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FG declares it intends to open borders to allow cheaper cement imports The government is concerned that rising costs for basic building supplies would drive up home prices. If cement producers are unable to lower the price of their products, the federal government threatens to open the borders to cement imports. During a meeting with manufacturers of cement and building materials on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, issued the threat. The conference was called to discuss the sharp rise in cement prices across…