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House of Reps Passes Bill to Split Oyo State into New Oyo and Ibadan States
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has passed a bill for a second reading to divide Oyo State. Sponsored by Akeem Adeyemi and six others,...
Cote d’Ivoire Ex-President Gbagbo Reveals Ex-French President Chirac Asked Him for €3 Million To Fund Election Campaign
The former president of Cote d’Ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo, has revealed that while he was still in office, former French President Jacques Chirac called...
Abia State Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants Starting October
Abia State civil servants will start receiving a new minimum wage of N70,000 in October 2024, according to an announcement by the state...
SSA to Ekiti Governor Makes “Sexual” Comment on Actress Ikpe-Etim’s Birthday Post
Veteran Nollywood actress Nse Ikpe-Etim celebrated a milestone birthday yesterday, turning 50 years old, and marked the occasion by also sharing a post...
Burna Boy’s Love, Damini Hits Gold Milestone in U.S., Highlighting Afrobeats’ Global Success
Burna Boy’s sixth studio album, Love, Damini, has hit a significant milestone by becoming eligible for Gold certification in the United States. This...
DR Congo Army Recaptures Kalembe Town From M23 Rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s army has regained control of Kalembe, a town in North Kivu that was briefly seized by M23 rebels....
Sacked CBN Officials Take Legal Action, Demand Reinstatement Following Unlawful Dismissal
Former officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), whose appointments were terminated in March, have taken legal action against the bank. The...
Lagos-Abuja Flight Fares Surge, As Air Peace Price to Hit N200,000 in November
Air Peace will hike the cost of its one-way ticket from Lagos to Abuja up to N200,000 from November 1, 2024. According to...
FG Implements 300 Per Cent Increase for Judiciary Officers, While Labour Settles for N70k Minimum Wage
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has announced that the Federal Government of Nigeria has implemented...
Idris Elba Launches Bold Plan to Build Africa’s Entertainment Industry, Starting in Zanzibar
Idris Elba, celebrated for his roles in The Wire and Luther: The Fallen Sun, is embarking on a mission to transform Africa’s creative...
Kenyan Impeached VP Holds Ruto Responsible For His Safety After Withdrawal of Security Detail
Impeached Vice President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that his security detail has been withdrawn and accused President William Ruto of bearing responsibility for...
The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3 Sells ₦10 Million In Vouchers Within Two Days Of Release
The latest film in the Wives on Strike franchise, The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3, has generated ₦10 million in voucher sales within...