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Femi Otedola celebrates as daughter DJ Cuppy bags 2nd master’s degree at Oxford

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Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has taken to social media to celebrate his daughter, DJ Cuppy as she bags her second master’s degree at the University of Oxford.  DJ Cuppy whose real name is Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola took to her verified Instagram page where she shared some photos taken for her graduation. In the photo shared by DJ Cuppy, her father, Femi Otedola, her mother, Nana Otedola and her boyfriend, Ryan Taylor were present at the University environment as they celebrate her graduation. DJ Cuppy, who bagged a master’s degree in…

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10 killed, many injured as attackers invade Southern Kaduna community

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Ten persons have been reported killed in a fresh attack on Langson, Zangon-Kataf Local Council of Kaduna State. At the weekend, 17 persons had been confirmed killed in attacks at Ungwan Wakili and neighbouring communities of Zangon-Kataf. Chairman of the local council, Francis Sani, confirmed the latest attack. It was gathered that the attackers invaded the community around 9.00p.m. on Tuesday, shooting sporadically to scare residents. The attackers reportedly looted a shop in the area before the police challenged them. Appealing for calm, Sani urged government to deploy more security…

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Lagos market fire: Gov. Sanwo-Olu compensates Akere traders with N100m

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Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, announced the donation of N100 million compensation to traders of the burnt Akere Motor Parts and Allied Dealers Association (AMPADA) in Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Council, stressing that there is no room for politics to divide the residents. Sanwo-Olu made the donation at the foundation laying ceremony for reconstruction of the market that got burnt last week Thursday. The governor said the compensation for the traders is aimed at cushioning the loss they suffered, disclosing that the new market would be a storey-building…

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Landlord dies after female tenant drags his manhood on Ogun

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  Ogun State Police Command operatives have arrested a 33-year-old woman, Ifeoma Ossai, for allegedly killing her landlord, Monday Oladele, over a minor disagreement. According to a statement made available to journalists by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, he said the suspect, a single mother was arrested following a complaint lodged at the Sango Ota Divisional Police Headquarters by the brother to the deceased, Olaleye Taiwo. The complainant said the suspect and his brother disagreed over the payment of the electricity bill, while the suspect grabbed…

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Woman faints after court refuses to reconcile her with husband

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Zambia Observer has reported the story of a distressed woman of Marapodi compound in Lusaka, Zambia collapsed at the Matero Local Court after her polygamous husband refused to go on with their marriage, saying his faith does not allow him to have two wives. According to reports, it took several female passers-by to resuscitate Jane Zulu, 33, who fainted after walking a few steps out of the court room presided over by a magistrate, Gaston Kalala. Jane dragged Gilbert Zulu, 42, to court hoping to get him to be serious…

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Equity vs Equality: Union Bank Celebrates International Women’s Day 2023

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Leading financial services institution, Union Bank of Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to a just and equitable society in honour of International Women’s Day 2023 by promoting equity, justice, and the continuous inclusion of women in all fields of human endeavour, particularly in technology. This was highlighted at a virtual event recently hosted by the bank’s internal women’s network, WeHub (Women Empowerment Hub). In line with this year’s global campaign theme, ‘Embrace Equity’, the event had activities and discussions focused on topical issues. As an organisation committed to leading the…

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Many injured as train crushes BRT bus in Lagos

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A Lagos state government BRT staff bus was crushed by a passenger train at PWD junction, Ikeja area of the state on Thursday. The train was coming from Agege and met a BRT vehicle with the Lagos state government workers on board crossing the rail to link Ikeja GRA, one of the sympathisers said. It was uncertain the number of casualties but the BRT bus was smeared with the fresh blood of victims. The accident has caused a gridlock on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for motorists coming from Oshodi around Shogunle…

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Fadeyi Oloro, dies at 66

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Ojo Arowosafe, Veteran Nollywood actor, popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro, is dead. He died Tuesday after a protracted illness. Born September 15, 1957, the veteran actor died at 66. Confirming his death Tuesday night, actor and comedian, Bayegun Oluwatoyin aka Woli Arole, shared the news via his Instagram account saying, “So happy I reached out to you sir, so happy we played our part, so happy we laughed together, so happy we were able to show our support. Rest in Peace the Legend ‘Fadeyi Oloro’. “Let’s check up on people…

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INEC shifts governorship, assembly polls to March 18

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed governorship and state assemblies elections earlier scheduled for Saturday to March 18. The commission took the decision at its management meeting in Abuja, which was convened on Wednesday after the Court of Appeal gave it the go-ahead to reconfigure Bimodal Voter Accreditation machines. The meeting, which started at 7pm and ended at 10pm, was presided over by its National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. In a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye on Wednesday night, INEC…

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Buhari’s order on new naira invalid, old N200, N500, N1,000 notes remain legal tender till Dec 31 – Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has ruled that the new naira design policy initiated by the Federal Government was not done with due consultation and in line with constitutional provisions. Following, the apex court ordered that the old naira notes shall continue to be used side by side with the new naira notes till December 31, 2023. The court held that the three months timeline was also not in tune with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Act and as such unconstitutional. Besides, the apex court argued that president Buhari usurped the powers…

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