Day: March 25, 2024

Tinubu cancels 72nd birthday celebration due to Nation’s economic hardship

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President Bola Tinubu has cancelled any form of celebration for his 72nd birthday as Nigerians continue to experience hardships occasioned by policy reforms of the government. President Tinubu according to the statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, will clock 72 years on March 29. But the President has advised his associates and well-wishers that intend to celebrate with him on that day to channel their donation to charity organisations. President Tinubu, in the statement by Onanuga, banned any form of advertorial placement in newspapers,…

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor dies at 61

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Amaechi Muonagor, Veteran Nollywood actor, is dead. He died at the age of 62 after a prolonged illness. This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just few days after a viral video where he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. Monye wrote, “Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s passing. “He was a talented Nollywood actor whose presence on…

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Fake news threatened my 40-year-old marriage -Lai Mohammed

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Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information and National Orientation, has recounted how fake news circulated on social media nearly destroyed his 40-year-old marriage. The ex-minister shared his story during an event in Lagos commemorating Prof. Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday, where he discussed “The Media in the Age of Disinformation.” Mohammed, also serving as the Managing Partner of Bruit Costard, a lobbyist and public relations firm, reflected on one of the significant challenges he encountered during his tenure as minister: the rampant spread of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. Mohammed…

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