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Breaking: Ex-Oyo Gov, Alao-Akala, Dies at 71

However, the cause of his death is still unknown at the time of filing this report. Born on June 3, 1950, at Ogbomoso in the Ogbomoso North local government area of Oyo State, he had his elementary school at Osupa Baptist Day School, Ogbomoso before proceeding to Kamina Barracks Middle School, 5th Battalion of Infantry […]

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Plateau Records Case of Lassa Fever, Admonishes Residents on Hygiene

The Plateau State Government has revealed that it has recorded one case of Lassa fever in Jos North Local Government council of the state, cautioning the residents to take hygiene seriously. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nimkong Lar, made this known Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Jos. Lar advised residents to be conscious […]

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UBA’s Leo Clocks Four, Set to Further Transform Digital Banking in Nigeria, Africa

Leo, which the bank stressed, had proven to be the most formidable artificial intelligence chat bot till date; serving an ever-increasing customer base who now have less transaction hassles to worry about is currently available on Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Apple Business Chat Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, UBA, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, affirmed that UBA customers […]

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FX inflows to Nigeria up 64% on Eurobond, IMF cash

Total foreign exchange (FX) inflow into the Nigerian economy increased sharply to $30.2 billion in the third quarter (Q3) 2021 from $18.4bn in the preceding quarter, according to the data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin. The sharp rise in inflows into the economy was mostly due to a 158 percent q/q […]

Food News Politics

Olam to establish $100m ultra modern soybean processing plant in Nasarawa

Plans are underway by one of the leading company in the animal feed industry, Olam Nigeria Limited to build a $100 million ultra modern soybean crushing and processing plant in Nasarawa State. The project would be sited along the Keffi/Abuja expressway, will cover about 200 hectares of land. Ade Adefeto, vice president corporate affairs and […]

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2022: Which way for Nigerians from here?…More hardship imminent? …Exodus overseas expected …Govt seems not moved

In the face of the current realities in the country, it will not be out of place to query what is actually wrong with the country. Sonny Okosun, the late ace musician, also asked the question in an entire album he dedicated to the problem with Nigeria. The question and message of the album, ‘Which […]

Entertainment News

Motherhood, not marriage, changed me more – Simi

Afro-pop singer, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has said that motherhood has changed her more than marriage has. Asked what marriage had changed about her, she told Sunday Scoop, “Nothing really. I feel motherhood has changed me more than marriage has because in marriage, it is still the two of us and it is pretty much […]

Business News

NGX resumes week bearish, down by 0.38%

The market negative performance was driven by price depreciation in large and medium capitalised stocks which are; Lafarge Africa, Vitafoam Nigeria, Unilever Nigeria, Dangote Sugar Refinery and United Bank for Africa (UBA). Analysts at United Capital Plc said: “This week, we expect the equities market to remain sideways, with a bearish bias, as we do […]

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Italy beat Belgium to finish third in Nations League

Italy claimed third place in the Nations League on Sunday after beating Belgium 2-1 to bounce back from their world record unbeaten run being brought to an end. A superb volley from Nicolo Barella just after half-time and Domenico Berardi’s 63rd-minute penalty were enough for the Azzurri to see off a Belgium team missing the […]

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APC clears Plateau LG polls

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission has declared the results of the local government elections held on Saturday. Announcing the results in Jos on Sunday, the chairman of the Commission, Fabian Ntung, said that the candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress won all the chairmanship seats in the 17 council areas. He also said […]

Entertainment News

You can’t disrespect 2Baba, Jaywon tells Brymo

Singer Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, popularly known as Jaywon, has waded into the rift between his colleagues Olawale Olofooro, better known as Brymo and Innocent Idibia, a.k.a 2Baba. Jaywon’s statement comes after Brymo advised 2Baba to go into farming via his official Twitter handle. His tweet reads, “Brother, your reign is over, stay at home, start a […]

Business News

I have nothing against Tinubu’s presidential ambition — Shina Peller

The lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/ Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency of Oyo State, Mr Shina Peller, says he has nothing against the presidential ambition of the All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, contrary reports in some quarters. He made the clarification in a statement on Sunday while reacting to news reports quoting him as saying that Tinubu should […]

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Stop Issuing Strike Threats, Minister Cautions Aviation Workers

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has warned aviation unions to stop issuing threats and carrying out strike actions over welfare issue. Speaking during the third national delegate conference of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association (ATSSSAN), held in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Sirika said the effect of any strike would be felt by all […]

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Celebrities Shined Bright in Green & White for La Mode Magazine’s “Green October” Event

The 2021 Green October charity and entertainment event, presented by reality TV stars Ozo and Cynthia Nwadiora (Cee-C), was in full swing at the Oriental Hotel Lagos. The Green October Event is a charity award, fashion show, and entertainment event held every October. Every year, the Green October Event is tagged with a different subject to raise awareness for […]

Food Health News

Sisi Yemmie’s Yummy Recipe for Fisherman Soup

Sisi Yemmie has dropped a new recipe tutorial on how to cook Nigerian Fisherman Soup. This soup is laden with crabs, king prawns, gigantic snails, periwinkles, ngolo (whelks), and barracuda fish; if you like seafood, this is the soup for you. She says, “this soup is filled with lots of nutritious ingredients and it is a […]

Business News

Brain drain leaves future of Nigeria at risk but Singapore’s strategy offers way out

According to Paul, who is also an award-winning author, Africa is blessed with the right people but if they leave, it will be very difficult to build the future. Even when African countries are able to somehow recoup the fees spent on education abroad, Paul said their absence will be draining the home country of […]