Students at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State have begun protesting against a recent fee hike endorsed by the university’s governing council. The protest started at midnight on Friday, triggered by a circular issued by the council’s secretary, G.O. Saliu, on Thursday. The circular stated that the council had approved a reviewed schedule of […]
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A 36-year-old woman, Mrs. Abiola, has died after receiving a buttocks enlargement injection at a clinic in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a nurse in connection with her death. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police received a report from the driver of the deceased on
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The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is in confusion as the party has yet to conduct its primary elections, despite initially announcing August 22 and later August 24 as the dates for the exercise. The primary elections are meant to select candidates for the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 305
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Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr is venturing into the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, with her acting debut in Prime Video’s original “Christmas In Lagos”. The 22-year-old Grammy-nominated artist will star alongside Teniola A. Aladese, Shalom C. Obiago, Rayxia Ojo, Shaffy Bello, and Adekunle Gold in the romantic comedy. The movie follows the story of Fiyin, a
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American actor and wrestler John Cena has revealed that his biggest fear is not being ready to invest the time needed to be a great parent. In a recent interview, Cena expressed his concerns about the responsibilities of parenthood, stating that he still has a lot to accomplish and wants to do more. Cena, who
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized Gavi and UNICEF to procure vaccines for mpox prevention, pending the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) decision. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus emphasized that vaccines are a crucial tool, but not the only one, in stopping outbreaks and saving lives. For years, WHO has supported affected countries in Africa
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The Federal Government has established a sub-committee to review the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent a potential strike. The decision was made during a closed-door meeting between the leadership of ASUU, the Minister of Education, and other officials. The sub-committee will examine the union’s demands, which include improved infrastructure,
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A 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, has been convicted of making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States. He faces a potential sentence of up to five years in federal prison and fines of up to $250,000 for each count. Ojo was found guilty of making
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Popular Nigerian music video director and cinematographer, TG Omori, has revealed that he underwent a kidney transplant and is grateful to his brother for donating one of his kidneys. Omori shared the news on his social media account, expressing his appreciation for his brother’s selfless act. “I’m only alive because my only brother gave me
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Johann Rupert, a South African billionaire, has displaced Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, as the richest person in Africa. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Rupert’s wealth increased by $1.87 billion year-to-date, while Dangote’s wealth dropped by $1.7 billion. Rupert, aged 74, controls the world’s largest luxury watchmaker, Cie Financiere Richemont, through
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