Brazilian gospel singer collapses, dies during performance

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Pedro Henrique, a 30-year-old Brazilian gospel singer, has died after he collapsed on stage during a performance on Wednesday night. Henrique, was performing his song ‘Vai Ser Tão Lindo’ at a religious event that was being streamed online when he suddenly fell in front of his band inside a concert venue in the northeastern city of Feira de Santana on Thursday. Henrique’s record label, Todah Music, told a radio station, Radio 93, that the singer had suffered a massive heart attack. Video footage of the incident showed Henrique engaging the…

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Shoprite to stop operating Kano branch January 2024

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Shoprite Mall has announced that it is stopping operation in its Kano State branch from January 14, 2024. The popular mall attributed its decision to financial difficulties and high production costs combating business establishment in the country in a circular made available on Thursday. This development is coming on the heels of the current announcement by Jumia Food to cease operation in Nigeria by the end of this month, citing growing economic challenges. In the circular, the supermarket noted that the decision is regrettable, however necessary, hinting that all the…

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NLC to FG: Reject W’Bank N750/litre proposal

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Nigeria Labour Congress, on Thursday, warned the Federal Government against heeding the advice of the World Bank to increase the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit popularly called petrol to N750/litre. The NLC’s Head of Information, Benson Upah, in an interview, said any further increase in the price of petrol would lead to anarchy in the country. He, therefore called on the government to reject the proposal of the World Bank that petrol should sell at about N750/litre, as against the current rate of between N620 and N650/litre in most…

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Nigerians under poverty line rise to 104m — World Bank

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About 104 million Nigerians now live below the poverty line. This was contained in a World Bank report which indicated that Nigeria’s poverty level has risen at the backdrop of the recent economic and fiscal reforms. The key reforms include the removal of petrol subsidy and the foreign exchange market rate restructuring. The bank, however, commended the Federal Government for what it considered ‘bold reforms’ necessary to rescue Nigeria from fiscal cliff, describing the current pains as temporary. But it also said the policies have created intense pressures on cost…

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Tenant abducts landlord, neighbour’s sons three days after renting apartment

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A female tenant has allegedly kidnapped two minors who are children of her landlord and neighbour in the Sango Ota area of Ogun State. The woman was said to have disappeared with the two kids three days after she moved into the apartment. The Ogun state police command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. Odutola said that the landlord, Johnson Oshinowo, reported that a woman whom he rented his apartment to on December 7, 2023 abducted his son and another neighbour’s son, who were both four…

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Naira Marley accuses Iyabo Ojo of defamation, demands N500m

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Afeez Fashola, a Nigerian entertainer, also known as Naira Marley, has taken legal action against actress, Iyabo Ojo, alleging the dissemination of false and defamatory content on her Instagram account. In a letter sent to Ojo, Naira Marley’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, outlined the accusations made in a September 2023 post, stating that the actress accused Naira Marley of engaging in spiritual and physical dealings with the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. The lawyer further asserted that  Ojo accused Naira Marley of causing mental harm to Mohbad, whom…

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Genesis Global’s annual programme tagged ‘Harvest of Strange Favour’ billed for December 15

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Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe,the Shepherd in charge of Celestial Church Of Christ, Genesis Global has announced the commencement of the power-packed annual harvest of the church. The program tagged ‘Harvest Of Strange Favour’ is set to begin on Friday; the 15th of December, 2023 with a power encounter vigil/Hallel Night of praise as usual. According to the media aide to the Prophet, Oluwaseun Fabiyi emphasized that, all is now set for the life-transforming encounter,as this year’s program is uniquely significant, due to the fact that the country is experiencing economic…

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Akeredolu, transmits power to Aiyedatiwa, begins medical leave

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Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Governor, has transmitted power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to pilot the affairs of the state in an acting capacity. The development was not unconnected with the resolution of the meeting held at the Presidential Villa where President Bola Tinubu met with Aiyedatiwa and some stakeholders in the state on Tuesday over the political crisis in the state. Akeredolu, who had been absent from the state for over six months due to ill-health, notified the state’s House of Assembly that he would be embarking on medical…

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Powerful Nigerians behind illegal mining, terrorism – Dele Alake

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Some unnamed powerful Nigerians have been accused of sponsoring terrorism in areas where the nation’s minerals abound. This disclosure came from the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals for the 2024 budget defence in Abuja. He, however, disclosed that the powerful individuals were being monitored, noting that both kinetic and non-kinetic methods are being activated to arrest the menace. This latest revelation by the minister was in contrast to what he had earlier told Nigerians on two previous…

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Man allegedly commits suicide after losing N2.5m to betting

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A man identified as Onoh Chukwuma on Tuesday reportedly took his own life by ingesting an insecticide allegedly for losing N2.5m to betting. Onoh had on his Facebook wall posted a message saying that it was his last day on earth and that he was going to meet his maker. Unknown to those reading the post, he had already consumed the insecticide before making the announcement. In his post, he thanked some individuals, saying, “Today is my last day on earth! I’m going to meet my maker. Thank you Chima…

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