Movie star Odunlade Adekola: I never demand sex for roles, allegation baseless

Popular movie star and director. Odunlade Adekola, has debunked allegations that he demands sex from ladies in exchange for movie roles. He challenged any actress who has being a victim to speak to the public. In a video on his Instagram page, he said: “I need proof that I asked anyone for sex before giving […]

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I wish to be remembered as one who stabilised Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday that he loves to be remembered as the president who stabilised Nigeria in the area of security, economic prosperity, and triumphs over corruption. He spoke in Owerri, Imo State with the South-East leaders at a town hall meeting during his one-day official visit to the State. His media aide, […]

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Igbo won’t leave Nigeria no matter the storm, Ohanaeze tells Buhari

Igbo people will not leave Nigeria no matter the storm, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Thursday  assured visiting President Muhammadu Buhari. Besides the umbrella body of the people otherwise called Ndigbo, said the ethnic nationality is vigorously committed to the unity of Nigeria. President-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor, gave the assurance at a town […]

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24,000 Nigerian babies rescued from HIV/AIDS infection

U.S. Charge d’Affaires Kathleen FitzGibbon (center) and USAID Deputy Mission Director Katie Donohoe (left) present a plaque of appreciation to Abdulkadir Ibrahim, National Coordinator for the Nigerian Network of People Living with HIV (right) for contributing to the success of the 10-year $448 million SIDHAS activity managed by USAID Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services […]

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Oyo set to clampdown on illegal miners, revenue defaulters

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Oyo State Government on Thursday warned illegal miners to desist from the act or be ready to face the wrath of the law. It also gave a stern warning to operators within the State who fail to comply with the extant rules and regulations guiding the mining industry. A statement […]

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UBEC, Oyo train 100 Quality Assurance officers on effective school evaluation

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) in conjunction with Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja, is training 100 Quality Assurance officers to improve learning and ensure effective evaluation of primary schools in the state in line with international best practices. A statement by the Board’s Media Team said that […]

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Ooni of Ife establishes body to support emerging technologies

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and the Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Ibadan, Prof. Adebola Babatunde Ekanola The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Thursday announced the creation of the Royal African Young Innovators (RAYI) as part of his contributions towards solving the critical challenges confronting the nation. According to […]

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Why we are against states’ collection of VAT – FIRS

Says it works only at a national level and not at sub-national Wike alleges plan to move appeal from Port Harcourt to Abuja court Lagos, Ekiti move to join Rivers in legal tussle The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) yesterday explained its opposition to the administration of Value Added Tax (VAT) by states in the […]

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