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More states join in the protests against high cost of living

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More states are joining in the protests against the high cost of living in the country, which is a reminiscent of the 2011 #OccupyNigeria protest against petrol subsidy removal that lasted more than a week, and 2020 #EndSARS protest against police brutality that dragged for nearly a month. After what could be termed a warning shot to ‘test the microphone’ with protests in Kano, Niger and Osun states, another protest broke out yesterday on the streets of Suleja in Niger and Kogi State over the rising cost of living. This…

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Six pregnant girls rescued from Anambra baby factory

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Six pregnant teenagers have been rescued when the Anambra State Government in collaboration with security operatives on Wednesday raided a “baby factory” at Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of the state, while five other persons were arrested. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, after the raid said that the “baby factory” where the babies were being sold had the name, ‘Mother and Child Hospital and Maternity’ and was located on a road along the Tansian University, Umunya. Obidike said the state’s Health Facility, Accreditation and Monitoring Unit…

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CBN blames naira free fall on number of Nigerians schooling abroad, medical tourism

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The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Oluyemi Cardoso, disclosed yesterday that Nigerians spent over $40 billion to access education and healthcare abroad between 2010 and 2020, noting that the high number of Nigerians in foreign schools and medical tourism are two of the major factors putting pressure on the naira.     He made this disclosure while appearing before the House of Representatives for the sectoral debate on the economy. According to the bank chief, the demand for dollars by these students and those travelling for medicals…

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Reps to probe NAFDAC’s ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets

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The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to probe the circumstances surrounding the ban imposed on the production of beverages in sachets and small bottles in Nigeria by the agency. This was sequel to a motion moved on the floor of the Green Chamber by members Paschal Agbodike and Philip Agbese during the plenary session on Wednesday. Recall that in January this year, NAFDAC banned the production of beverages in small sachets and bottles for reasons not unconnected…

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N1.3bn Fraud: How Pastor Ebonyi acquired hotel, factory with subscribers’ funds

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  The alleged criminal activities of the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been uncovered. Investigations showed that Ebonyi acquired a 23-room hotel, a pure water factory, two blocks of a Primary School and two bungalow office at Nyanya-Gwandara, New Karu, Abuja and a five-bedroom duplex at Karsana, Abuja with the proceeds of his fraudulent dealings with his subscribers. He also set up a live broadcast channel with studio equipment for his…

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Nigerian folklore musician, Jimi Solanke dies at 82

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Nigerian folklore musician, film actor, dramatist, poet, and playwright, Jimi Solanke, renowned for his mastery of storytelling as a cultural custodian who skillfully preserves and promotes Nigeria’s rich heritage through captivating performances, is dead. The iconic figure, known for his multifaceted talents, breathed his last on Monday morning after a brief illness while en route to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital. Here are 15 things to know about the late Jimi Solanke 1. Jimi Solanke, a native of Ipara-Remo, Ogun State, was born on July 4, 1942, in Lagos.…

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Celine Dion makes first public appearance in 3 months at 2024 Grammys

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Despite her ongoing health condition, music icon, Celine Dion on Sunday was present at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The 55-year-old pop icon made a rare public appearance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, walking out to deliver the night’s last award. Dion took the stage at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to present Album of the Year, an accolade she had received 27 years ago. The five-time Grammy winner, who was diagnosed with the uncommon and incurable neurological illness stiff person syndrome (SPS) in 2022, received a standing ovation from…

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Niger residents protest hunger, high cost of living, shut down major roads

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Some major roads in Minna, Niger State, was yesterday flooded by residents protesting the high cost of living, lamenting that the development is sending many Nigerians to early graves. But Governor Mohammed Umar Bago in his immediate reaction, blamed the protest on those he said were out to hijack trucks conveying foodstuffs to Minna from Lagos. This came as the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, asked President Bola Tinubu to immediately address the high cost of living in the country, saying many Nigerians are finding it difficult to survive.…

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EFCC to arraign pastor arrested for alleged N1.3bn fraud

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In a statement tagged “EFCC Arrests Pastor for N1.3 Billion Fake Grants, Money Laundering” posted on its verified X handle, @officialEFCC, on Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it will arraign the General Overseer of Faith on the Rock Ministry International, Nasarawa State, Apostle Theophilus Ebonyi, whom it reportedly arrested for allegedly defrauding church members and other Nigerians as soon it concludes its investigation. The statement said the pastor was arrested for allegedly using fake grants from the Ford Foundation to the tune of #1,319,040,274.31. However, Ebonyi,…

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Kidnapping: Gunmen abduct 14 Abuja travellers, police comb forest

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Daredevil kidnappers have reportedly abducted 14 Abuja-bound travellers in two different luxury buses at Inyenle Eteke, Ogugu, Olalamaboro Local Government area of Kogi State. Kogi State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the kidnappers. It was gathered that a social media influencer, Chude Nnamdi, who broke the news on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, chude_, on Sunday, disclosed that the two buses belong to God Is Good and ABC Transport. Nnamdi tweeted that his wife was sadly in one of the hijacked buses but could not ascertain the…

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