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February 20, 2023

Facebook and Instagram users to pay $12 monthly for verification

The parent firm, Meta, has announced that users of Instagram and Facebook may now pay for a blue tick verification. Meta Verified will cost $11.99 per month on the web and $14.99 per month for iPhone users. This week, it will be accessible in Australia and New Zealand. According to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta,... Read More
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February 20, 2023

Vote for Tinubu, Buhari tells Nigerians; Naira redesign was approved, Currency recolouring resulted – El-Rufai | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Vote for Tinubu, Buhari tells Nigerians President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to cast their votes for Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Saturday’s presidential election. In a special video message... Read More
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February 18, 2023

Funke Akindele’s ‘Battle on Buka Street’ becomes Nollywood’s highest-earning film ever, grossing N640M

Funke Akindele’s ‘Battle on Buka Street’ has set a new record. After barely nine weeks in theaters, the comedy-drama has made over N640 million, according to data from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN). When it was finally released in 2022, it quickly became the most successful film in Nollywood history. Omo Ghetto: The... Read More
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February 18, 2023

Arsenal end winless run with a 4-2 victory against Aston Villa

Two stoppage-time goals helped Arsenal earn a thrilling 4-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday as Mikel Arteta’s side got back on track in the race for the Premier League title. Villa striker Ollie Watkins opened the scoring with a powerful, low finish within five minutes. Arsenal hit back shortly after through a bullet strike... Read More
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February 18, 2023

Tonto Dike blasts ex-husband Chuchill for neglecting their son, calls him a sperm donor

Tonto Dikeh, an actress in Nigeria’s film industry, claims that her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill is neglecting their son King Andre. The youngster just turned 7, and his father sent a touching birthday message on Facebook. Tonto Dikeh called him out for celebrating their son on his birthday despite his refusal to be involved in the... Read More
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February 18, 2023

Former Chelsea Winger Christian Atsu Found Dead in Turkey

Christian Atsu Twasam, a winger for Ghana and Hatayspor, has been confirmed dead following the earthquake in Turkey. The Black Stars winger died 12 days after being trapped beneath rubble during the terrible earthquake that struck Hatay. He was only 31 when he passed away. The player’s Turkish manager, Murat Uzunmehmet, confirmed Atsu was found dead... Read More
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February 18, 2023

CBN denies ordering banks to accept N500, N1,000 notes; Bankers directed to sit at home in the wake of recent attacks | 5 Things That Should Matter Today 

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: CBN denies ordering banks to accept N500, N1,000 notes The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has refuted a previous claim that it instructed commercial banks to begin collecting old N500 and N1000 notes from customers. According... Read More
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February 17, 2023

My Government has delivered in 8 years – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his government has delivered on its promises since its inception in 2015.  The Nigerian leader made the comment at the launch of the Advisory Council, Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project, and the National Women’s Economic Empowerment Policy Dialogue in Abuja, saying that the initiatives will reduce poverty and... Read More
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February 17, 2023

Rema releases two new singles ‘Reason You’ and ‘Holiday’

Rema, the Nigerian artist, has put out two new songs titled, ‘Holiday’ and ‘Reason You’. The singles were released early Friday morning. ‘Holiday’ is a collaboration with the brilliant producer Blaisebeatz, while ‘Reason You’ was produced by Alex Lustig. The ‘Calm Down’ crooner uses an optimistic rhythm throughout the tracks to display his broad sound... Read More
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February 17, 2023

El-Rufai challenges Buhari, says old naira notes remain legal tender in Kaduna; Wike has officially joined APC, working for Tinubu – PDP campaign council | 5 Things That Should Matter Today 

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: El-Rufai challenges Buhari, says old naira notes remain legal tender in Kaduna In a direct challenge to the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has asked residents of the state... Read More
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February 16, 2023

My husband is not rich, he is only generous – Tinubu’s wife

Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that the popularity of her husband, All Progressives Congress presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is due to his generosity. On Thursday in Abuja, the former senator made the announcement during a town hall meeting with individuals who are physically disabled. Read also: Atiku, Peter Obi cannot match my track record –... Read More
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February 16, 2023

Atiku, Peter Obi cannot match my track record – Tinubu

Bola Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) believes none of his opponents in the 2023 presidential race can match his track record. The former governor of Lagos State said his administration in Nigeria’s commercial capital instituted a “legacy of technocratic governance by enlisting talent from the private sector.” Tinubu said... Read More
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February 16, 2023

Tiwa Savage makes acting debut, plays lead role in ‘Water and Garri’ film

Nigerian musician Tiwa Savage has made her official acting debut in the film “Water and Garri.” The singer expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming project in an Instagram post on Wednesday. The pop singer also disclosed that she also played the lead role and co-produced the film. “This is about to be an ICONIC moment. My... Read More
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February 16, 2023

Buhari extends the validity of old N200 banknotes to April 10

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release old N200 notes into circulation to co-exist with new N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes for 60 days. The President, who made this known in a nationwide broadcast on Thursday, directed the CBN to allow the new notes available to all citizens. The... Read More
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February 16, 2023

President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday; Tinubu meets Wike in Rivers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will today, Thursday, make a nationwide broadcast. This was revealed by a presidential aide, Bashir Ahmed. He tweeted late Wednesday night, “President... Read More
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February 15, 2023

Burna Boy, Tems & Rema to Headline 2023 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show

Tems, Burna Boy, and Rema have been recruited to headline the 2023 edition of the NBA All-Star Weekend. At this year’s NBA All-Star Game on Sunday (February 19), the halftime show will include a combination of classics performed by Nigerian singers under an Afrobeats theme. Star player LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will also be... Read More
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February 15, 2023

Reject Old Naira and Face Prosecution – Sanwo-Olu Warns

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has issued a warning to people who continue to refuse old naira notes, saying they will be prosecuted if they do not stop. It is against the Supreme Court’s stance, he stated, to reject the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes. This was announced by the governor on Wednesday in... Read More
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February 15, 2023

Thomas Partey to miss Arsenal-Man City match due to muscle injury

According to Football London, Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in tonight’s massive match against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium. The loss of the Ghanaian international might be devastating for Mikel Arteta’s squad. In his pregame news conference, Mikel Arteta stated that he has no fresh injury worries heading into tonight’s game against... Read More
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February 15, 2023

Nigeria’s inflation hits 21.82 percent despite naira redesign

The consumer price index (CPI), which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and services, surged to 21.82 percent in January 2023, up from 21.34 percent in the previous month. The inflation rate data is contained in the latest consumer price index (CPI) report released on Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics... Read More
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February 15, 2023

Old Notes Deadline: El-Rufai, Yahaya Bello present as Supreme Court adjourns case till Feb 22

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has adjourned the case on the naira swap policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) till Wednesday, February 22 for hearing of the consolidated suits by 10 states. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria heard the case, and it was packed with Senior Advocates of Nigeria, other attorneys,... Read More
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February 15, 2023

FG to make decision on old notes deadline today

There will be an announcement about the president’s position on the expiration of the old naira notes today. Three state governments—Zamfara, Kaduna, and Kogi—had petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent the CBN from removing the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes from circulation. Until the issue is heard on February 15, the court has ruled... Read More
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February 15, 2023

Nigerians ready to elect PDP – Atiku; Ten days to go, no election funds yet – INEC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Nigerians ready to elect PDP – Atiku Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, took his campaign to Enugu state. Speaking at the campaign ground in the state capital, Abubakar said... Read More
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February 14, 2023

Court extends order prohibiting PDP from suspending Wike

On Tuesday, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court extended the order restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from suspending or expelling Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers from the party. Justice James Omotosho gave the directive after the governor’s lawyer, Joshua Musa, and the PDP’s attorney, Johnson Usman, agreed on March 6 to argue... Read More
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February 14, 2023

Obi Cubana surprises his wife Lush Eby with 300 roses and other expensive gifts for Valentine’s Day

In honor of Valentine’s Day, successful entrepreneur Obi Cubana has given his wife, Ebinna Iyiegbu, 300 roses. His wife, in a show of appreciation for his great romantic gesture, posted a video on Instagram. Instagram star Lush Eby stated that she had breakfast downstairs before meeting her beau upstairs for a big surprise. Read also:... Read More
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February 14, 2023

Old naira notes are no longer legal tender – CBN warns Nigerians, Banks

Despite the Supreme Court’s decision prohibiting the apex bank from enforcing the February 10 expiration date for the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes, the Central Bank of Nigeria has claimed that they are no longer lawful cash. This was made public on Monday by Haladu Idris Andaza, the branch controller for the CBN in... Read More
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February 14, 2023

Atiku cancels Rivers rally, cites insecurity; Banks, fuel stations reject old notes, disobey S’Court ruling | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Atiku cancels Rivers rally, cites insecurity Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Rivers State has called off its proposed rally for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the state, citing insecurity as the major reason.... Read More
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