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Here are the 5 most endearing superstar mother-child pairings that really stick out to us

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Here are the 5 most endearing superstar mother-child pairings that really stick out to us These mothers—from Mercy Johnson and her four children to Tiwa Savage and her son Jamal—have demonstrated to us the happiness and beauty of parenthood. Mother’s Day is a joyous time anywhere, but particularly in Nigeria, where loved ones is revered.  It’s a day designated to recognize and celebrate mothers’ love and the sacrifices they make on behalf of the people they love and society. Numerous well-known Nigerian women are also mothers who adeptly manage their…

Rita Dominic muses on the complexity of celebrity, saying, “Genuineness is essential but popularity is good”

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  Rita Dominic muses on the complexity of celebrity, saying, “Genuineness is essential but popularity is good” Renowned Nigerian actress Rita Dominic offers her perspectives on the conflict between being genuine to oneself as well as being a star in a society where the attraction of fame frequently obscures the truth of an  individual’s genuineness. Veteran of the Nigerian entertainment scene Rita Dominic recognises the benefits of celebrity but also highlights the difficulties of remaining true to oneself in the spotlight. The actress, who is renowned for her magnificent abilities and…

FG Postpones Students Loan Scheme Indefinitely

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FG Postpones Students Loan Scheme Indefinitely The commencement of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme has been put on hold indefinitely by the Federal Government. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, announced this development during an interview with Arise News on Tuesday. It could be recalled that President Bola Tinubu’s administration initially planned to commence the student loan scheme on Thursday. However, the loan has been delayed once more as Sawyer mentioned adjustments being made prior to the launch. He said, “Unfortunately, I won’t be able…

Senator Ningi Resigns As Chairman Of Northern Senators Forum

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Senator Ningi Resigns As Chairman Of Northern Senators Forum Senator Abdul Ningi from Bauchi Central has voluntarily resigned from his role as chairman of the Northern Senators Forum following his suspension by the Upper House for alleged budget padding. The resignation letter, dated March 11, was released to the public soon after the Senate suspended Ningi. In the letter, the lawmaker expressed gratitude to members of the forum for the opportunity they gave him to serve in the last eight months. The resignation letter reads: “I would like to resign my…

Police Arrest Suspected Female Kidnapper In Lagos

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Police Arrest Suspected Female Kidnapper In Lagos A suspected female kidnapper has been apprehended by the Lagos State Police Command. Her arrest also led to the successful rescue of three children, the State Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement issued on Tuesday (today). The incident was reported on Monday around 3:30 pm at Area M Police Command, Idimu, by a headmaster named Segun from a school in the Ijegun area of Lagos. The headmaster informed the authorities that unknown individuals had entered the school premises and…

The International Finance Corporation claims that commodity price increases is more severe in African nations

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The International Finance Corporation claims that commodity price increases is more severe in African nations Although food is a basic human need, not everyone has access to it. On a continent the size of Africa, food security is still a major problem that affects millions of people in various ways throughout its member states. Insider Business Africa shows which African nations were most severely affected by food inflation in February. Africa’s most afflicted countries continue to experience substantial national food price inflation. The World Bank is the source of this…

Because additional nations are trading outside of Africa, the AfCFTA is unable to increase Africa’s contribution to world trade above 3%

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Because additional nations are trading outside of Africa, the AfCFTA is unable to increase Africa’s contribution to world trade above 3% Africa continues to participate in less than 3% of world commerce, with merchandise trade accounting for the majority of this involvement in 2023, according to a report by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on the evaluation of regional integration efforts in Africa.  Even though the AfCFTA agreement was formally launched in 2021, intra-African commerce has not improved as anticipated. Instead of interacting among themselves, African nations still trade…

World Bank: Engaging in women and girls will boost their lives and reshape the global financial system

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World Bank: Engaging in women and girls will boost their lives and reshape the global financial system Girls who gain knowledge and are motivated see the value in themselves, drive profitable economies, and improve society and all of humankind.  According to the World Bank, empowering women and girls is essential to transforming economies and enhancing the quality of life for everyone. In honor of the celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) in 2024, the bank made this announcement in its regional publication on “Girl Power for Africa: Accelerating Equality in…

Adunni Ade claims that her complexion tone prevented her from landing roles in Nollywood

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Adunni Ade claims that her complexion tone prevented her from landing roles in Nollywood The actress claimed that, despite living in a nation where black people predominate, she is not taken into consideration while writing scripts. Adunni Ade has been candid about the difficulties she had in the beginning in Nollywood getting parts due to her skin tone. In an appearance with Channels TV, the actress—whose father is Nigerian and whose mother is Irish by birth—said that it was difficult for her to get acting roles because “scripts do not…

We Are Skitmakers – Yul Edochie Denies Marriage To Judy

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We Are Skitmakers – Yul Edochie Denies Marriage To Judy Yul Edochie, a controversial actor, has clarified that he is not married to Judy Austin, whom some call his ‘second wife’. This statement comes in response to a lawsuit against him by his ex-wife, May Edochie. May accused Yul of adultery and initiated divorce proceedings. Yul informed the court that his association with Judy Austin was solely to create skits and no legally recognized union exists between them. According to a report by Premium Times, May’s legal team, led by…