Nigerian singer Simi has joined her voice to the ongoing protests in Kenya against the proposed tax hike. The protests, tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024’, have seen Kenyan youths take to the streets to demonstrate against the government’s plan to increase taxes. Simi took to her social media handle to declare her support for the protesters, saying “I […]
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The National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB) has issued a warning to content creators, stating that releasing music videos, skits, and films without its classification is a criminal offence. The NFVCB’s classification system assigns age ratings and content advisories to audiovisual content, helping families make informed viewing choices and protecting children from unsuitable material.
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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has assured Nigerians and organized labour that negotiations are ongoing to reach a mutually acceptable solution on the new national minimum wage. This comes after the Federal Executive Council postponed the minimum wage discussion to allow President Bola Tinubu to conduct broader consultations. The governors, who had previously rejected the
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The Euro 2024 tournament has reached the knockout stage, with the Round of 16 matches now confirmed. The group stages came to a close on Wednesday night, with some surprising results. Georgia pulled off a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal, while Turkey edged out Czech Republic 2-1 in Group F. The Round of 16 fixtures
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The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) held a meeting on Wednesday to prevent a potential strike by the union. The meeting, which took place at the Minister of Education’s office in Abuja, aimed to address the outstanding issues affecting the university system. ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, stated that the
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The e-commerce industry is in shock as former Konga CEO Nick Imudia is reportedly dead by suicide. According to reports, Imudia jumped from the balcony of his apartment in Lekki, Lagos, on Tuesday evening. Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident but did not provide further details. Friends, family, and associates of Imudia
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved his request to upgrade Ibadan Airport to international standards. The governor made this known during a courtesy visit from the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Baba Abubakar, at his office in Ibadan. Makinde expressed his administration’s focus on key
At least five members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were killed in a gun battle with police operatives in Ebonyi State. The incident occurred on Wednesday night when the group attacked Ishieke Police Station in a blue Sienna bus around 9:30pm. According to eyewitnesses, the IPOB members opened fire on the station, but
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In a bid to restore the peace and dignity of the Igbo Nation, the Movement of Biafrans in Nigeria (MOBIN) has embarked on a comprehensive outreach program targeting Igbo communities in Benue State. According to MOBIN, the initiative aims to reconnect with Igbo people in their ancestral homeland, who have been living in Benue State
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