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Drug reaction caused Mohbad’s death, autopsy reveals
08 Jun 2024
Almost a year after his death, the autopsy conducted on the body of the Nigerian rapper and singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has finally revealed the possible cause of his death. The report, which went viral on the internet yesterday, said though the cause of the singer’s death could not be ascertained, there […]
Continue ReadingMultichoice appeals N150m fine
08 Jun 2024
MultiChoice Nigeria has said that it will appeal Friday’s ruling of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal in Abuja, which awarded a N150m fine against it for challenging the court’s jurisdiction. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the tribunal had fined MultiChoice Nigeria the sum of N150 million for disobeying its order. The order […]
Continue ReadingFunke Akindele recounts how D’Banj inspired the Jenifa brand
08 Jun 2024
Box office filmmaker, Funke Akindele recounts how the veteran singer, D’banj inspired her to continue with her popular Jenifa brand. Speaking at Dbanj’s 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry, the award-winning actress revealed that the singer encouraged her to keep the brand alive. She shared how she ran into D’banj at a club for the […]
Continue ReadingLiz Anjorin and Iyabo Ojo finally reconcile after long rift
07 Jun 2024
Popular Nigerian actresses Lizzy Anjorin and Iyabo Ojo have finally reconciled after a long rift between them. Recall that Iyabo Ojo sued Lizzy Anjorin for defamation, claiming N500 million in damages after their social media feud got out of hand. Court notices were pasted at the entrance of the residence of Lizzy in February 2024 […]
Continue ReadingPresidency denies N105,000 pay as Labour awaits Tinubu’s offer
07 Jun 2024
The Presidency on Thursday denied reports that the Federal Government was proposing N105,000 as the new minimum wage. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as false. The report followed the presentation of the cost implications of implementing a new national minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu […]
Continue ReadingFG plans dams construction to reduce flooding
06 Jun 2024
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utserv on Thursday said that the Federal Government would soon construct dams across the country to mitigate the devastating effects of flooding. The minister disclosed this during the inauguration of 1.2km and handing over of the Idye River Basin erosion control/hydraulic drainage project in Makurdi, Benue […]
Continue ReadingMinimum wage: Finance minister submits template to Tinubu today
06 Jun 2024
The Federal Government and Organised Labour on Wednesday adjourned the minimum wage talks till Thursday (today) when the negotiation is expected to continue. The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage postponed the session in anticipation of the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, submitting the salary template to President Bola Tinubu today. Tinubu had on Tuesday […]
Continue ReadingVideo of house burgled in Benin without mercy goes viral; everything inside stolen
05 Jun 2024
A shocking video has emerged on social media, depicting the aftermath of a burglary at an unfinished house in Benin City. Despite being under construction, the perpetrators managed to infiltrate the property, leaving netizens in disbelief. The incident, which garnered attention after an eyewitness, identified as @australia.father on TikTok, shared a distressing video, showcased the […]
Continue ReadingProtest rocks UNN over VC’s handover
05 Jun 2024
There is tension at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, following the refusal of the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Charles Igwe, to convene a Senate meeting of the University in order to nominate an Acting Vice Chancellor of the Institution through the recommendation of its Senate. The development has sparked wide protest which has put […]
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