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RCCG’s Pastor Adeboye Marks 82nd Birthday

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RCCG’s Pastor Adeboye Marks 82nd Birthday The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, expressed his gratitude to God for his continued existence, citing a close encounter with death in the past. Pastor Adeboye gave his remark at the Redemption City of God in Ogun, as he celebrated his 82nd birthday. The revered preacher shared the story of a life-threatening incident that could have claimed his life if not for a miraculous intervention from God. He recalled his former driver’s account of multiple accidents…

Popular Nollywood Actor, Sisi Quadri Is Dead

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Popular Nollywood Actor, Sisi Quadri Is Dead Renowned Nollywood actor, Sisi Quadri, whose real name is Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, has sadly passed. Sisi Quadri died at the age of 44. The news of his death was shared by fellow members of the Yoruba movie industry. Confirming the sad development via her verified Instagram handle, actress Abiola Bayo said: “You will be greatly missed, Sisi Quadri. May your soul rest in perfect peace”. Sis Quadri was well-known for his outstanding comedic skills and his finesse in delivering sharp insults, which made…

Economic Hardship: Jos Prison Inmates Protest Over Food Ration 

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Economic Hardship: Jos Prison Inmates Protest Over Food Ration  The Jos Correctional Center in Plateau State witnessed a protest on Friday as inmates expressed their discontent with the economic challenges facing the nation. According to reports, the protest erupted following the news of reduced food portions provided at the correctional facility. During the protest, the inmates reportedly defied orders from the custodial staff and skipped breakfast. It was also revealed that the inmates gathered at the center of the prison yard, raising their voices in protest. Custodial officials intervened in…

President Tinubu Orders Dangote, BUA, Others To Revert To Old Prices Of Cement

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President Tinubu Orders Dangote, BUA, Others To Revert To Old Prices Of Cement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed cement companies in Nigeria to return to previous prices following the increase in the cost of the commodity. Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the President’s verdict yesterday during his visit to the BUA cement factory in Sokoto State.“Mr President insisted that they should go back to the status quo as far as this cement price is concerned for the common man.“I want to encourage them to abide by the…

Tinubu’s Govt Slams $10 Billion Fine On Binance

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Tinubu’s Govt Slams $10 Billion Fine On Binance Binance, a cryptocurrency trading platform, has been hit with a hefty $10 billion fine by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the latest development during an interview with BBC on Friday (today). According to Onanuga, the reason behind this substantial fine is Binance’s involvement in illicit activities that have significantly contributed to the devaluation of Nigeria’s currency, the naira, in recent times. He pointed out that Binance has…

Step-By-Step On How To Link NIN, BVN To Your Bank Account

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Step-By-Step On How To Link NIN, BVN To Your Bank Account Recently, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandated all bank customers to connect their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to their bank accounts. In a circular dated December 1st, 2023, the apex bank instructed banks to impose restrictions on all Tier 1 bank accounts lacking a BVN, a development that has raised concerns among citizens who had previously queued in their various banks to link their BVNs to their respective accounts. Tier 1 accounts are…

Full List: US, UK, Canada, Other Countries Where Binance Have Been Banned, Restricted

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Full List: US, UK, Canada, Other Countries Where Binance Have Been Banned, Restricted Recently, some countries implemented measures to block and restrict access to the websites of prominent global cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual digital asset services providers like Binance, Kucoin, OKX, and others. Notably, major economies such as China, India, Turkey, and Nigeria have imposed restrictions on crypto trading. It is worth noting that the authorities have expressed concerns regarding the potential involvement of these exchanges in money laundering activities, aiding tax offenders, or facilitating crypto scams. Over the past…

The ten African nations with the smallest rates of unemployment in 2024

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The ten African nations with the smallest rates of unemployment in 2024 In Africa, unemployment is still a major issue. These are not abstract figures; these are actual individuals with actual problems in their lives. Ten of the African nations with the lowest unemployment rates are highlighted by Business Insider Africa. With a 0.49% unemployment rate, Niger tops the list. Statista is the source of the list. Business Insider Africa said in a previous piece that while African governments have launched some programs to address the problem, their influence has…

Address Insecurity To Increase Food, Oil Production In Nigeria – Peter Obi Tells Tinubu

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Address Insecurity To Increase Food, Oil Production In Nigeria – Peter Obi Tells Tinubu The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed the belief that resolving the security challenges in Nigeria will lead to a significant boost in food and oil production. Obi expressed this view in a recent statement posted on social media. In the X (Twitter) thread, Obi criticized the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 22.5% and the Cash Reserve Ratio…

Vandals Destroy Abuja Transmission Line, Worsen Electricity Supply

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Vandals Destroy Abuja Transmission Line, Worsen Electricity Supply The electricity shortage in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been exacerbated by the recent vandalism of Tower 70 along 330kV Gwagwalada -Katampe. It is worth noting that, Abuja, known as Nigeria’s city of power, has been experiencing frequent power outages due to insufficient supply to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The root cause of this issue has been attributed to the inadequate electricity generation by power generation companies, who claim that the heavy debts owed by distribution companies prevent them…