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Tems Makes History with Grammy Win

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Tems, a Nigerian singer whose full name is Temilade Openiyi, has won the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards. Her song “Love Me JeJe” earned her the win, besting tracks from Yemi Alade, Asake featuring Wizkid, Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, and Burna Boy. This marks Tems’ second Grammy win. The category itself is relatively new, having been introduced in 2024, with South African artist Tyla taking the inaugural award for her song “Water.” At this year’s Grammys, Tems received three nominations, bringing her career…

Naira Marley shakes off backlash, declares ‘Marlians’ are back

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  Naira Marley has declared his music is once again thriving, despite the controversy surrounding Mohbad’s death. The rapper is celebrating the rising popularity of his latest track, which has quickly become a club and party anthem nationwide. He expressed excitement over the song’s warm reception, noting its high play count. This announcement follows a difficult period for Marley, who faced intense criticism and accusations following Mohbad’s passing, with many questioning his involvement. The controversy led to significant backlash, with some predicting the decline of his fan base. Marley has…

Basketmouth’s Stance on 2Face and Annie’s Marital Crisis

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Comedian Basketmouth has announced he will not comment on the marital situation between 2Face and Annie Idibia. He cited his long-standing friendship with the couple and his own past experience with divorce as reasons for his silence. In a video message, he emphasized his lack of qualification to speak on the matter and his desire to avoid controversy in 2025. He humorously added that his only potential intervention would be to address those publicly speculating about the couple’s personal life. Basketmouth explained that he has known 2Face for almost 27…

From Tears to Triumph: Lateef Adedimeji’s Journey to Mastering On-Screen Emotion

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Lateef Adedimeji is a renowned actor known for his diverse roles, from emotionally charged dramas to comedic and action-packed performances. His path to success, however, was carefully planned. In a recent interview, Adedimeji revealed his initial strategy: becoming known for his ability to cry convincingly on screen. “I intentionally built that image,” he explained. “I’d cry like crazy. If a scene called for one minute of tears, I’d give them two. It was a deliberate move. For a while, even when people forgot my name, they’d recognize me as ‘the…

NYSC Corps Members to Receive ₦77,000 Monthly Allowance Starting February

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National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director-General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has revealed that the monthly allowance for corps members will be significantly increased to ₦77,000, effective from February 2025. This announcement was made during a meeting with the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members stationed in Katsina State on Thursday. The DG clarified that this increase has been factored into the 2025 Federal Government budget and awaits final passage before implementation. General Ahmed explained the timeline, noting that while January was already concluding, the increased allowance would be disbursed…

Federal Government Announces Imminent Resumption of ALSCON Production

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The Federal Government has announced that the Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, is poised to resume production soon. This announcement came after a visit to the plant by the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu. The Minister expressed satisfaction with the condition of the equipment and facilities, despite the plant’s decade-long shutdown, signaling a renewed commitment to revitalizing this key industrial asset. Minister Audu outlined several key steps being taken to facilitate ALSCON’s reopening. He emphasized that ongoing consultations and stakeholder…

7 Shocking Mistakes That Are Raising Your Electricity Bill

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Many Nigerians are struggling with rising electricity bills, often wondering why their costs increase month after month. While various factors contribute to electricity pricing, many consumers unknowingly engage in habits that significantly inflate their energy consumption. Identifying and correcting these common mistakes is key to reducing energy usage and lowering your bills. Here’s a detailed look at seven frequent culprits: The Phantom Drain of Plugged-In Appliances: A common misconception is that turning off an appliance completely eliminates its energy draw. In reality, many devices continue to consume small amounts of…

NSCDC: Three Personnel Arrested for Kidnapping, Previously Dismissed

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) issued a statement on Wednesday clarifying the status of three individuals arrested for kidnapping, banditry, and arms supply. The NSCDC confirmed that these individuals, though previously members of the corps, were dismissed from service in 2023. The arrests in question occurred in October 2022, and the subsequent dismissal demonstrates the NSCDC’s commitment to addressing misconduct within its ranks. The agency emphasized that these former personnel acted independently and their actions do not reflect the values or practices of the NSCDC. The recent…

In fresh cases, three more men accuse Diddy of sexual assault and rape

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  Between 2019 and 2022, three men accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually abusing them in separate cases. Following their invitation to parties with Combs, two plaintiffs claim they were raped after he provided them alcoholic drinks that rendered them unconscious. Combs is accused of attacking John Doe, an unnamed plaintiff, during an afterparty at the Marquee nightclub in New York in 2019. He claims that he blacked out and became confused after drinking something that Combs had given him. He also asserts that in fleeting moments of…

This is a chronology of the current disagreement regarding BBNaija and Lamba, Lord and Queen

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This is a chronology of the current disagreement regarding BBNaija and Lamba, Lord and Queen Before becoming parents to their newborn child, the couple had dated. During the past month, social media has seen a surge in interest in Queen Mercy Atang, an old roommate on Big Brother Naija, and her baby daddy, skit creator Lord Lamba. Queen announced that she was expecting on the social network in December 2022, but she withheld the father’s identity. Both she and Lamba declined to acknowledge stories that suggested Lord Lamba was the…