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Month: February 2024

Nigerian citizens groan as bag of rice hits N77,000

The recent hike in the prices of goods and services in Nigeria has left many Nigerian families struggling to cope with the hardship. Staples such as rice have almost tripled in price, with a bag of rice now costing N77,000. Inflation continues to rise, hitting a 27-year high of 28.9%. This increase in prices can…

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SAfER: Oyo Govt monitors beneficiaries N500M loan support in Ibadan, Oyo zone

The Oyo State Government in Nigeria has begun monitoring the beneficiaries of its N500 million (approximately $1.3 million) Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SME) Loan Support program. The loan program was introduced under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative to support small and micro-business enterprises in the state and provide relief during the…

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Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son died in a helicopter crash in the US

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, is dead. It was learned that he died in a helicopter crash in California, the United States. It was gathered that the helicopter crashed and killed him and five others in California on Friday, February 10, 2024. Sources say the chopper was heading to Las…

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‘Gov Makinde, your aides destroying Bola Ige International market daily, increasing rents, building shops on soak-away’

Traders in the Bola Ige International Market, also known as Gbagi market, in Ibadan, Oyo State, have raised concerns over the deteriorating conditions of the market and the disregard for the state government’s master plan. The traders, under the group “Concerned Gbagi Traders,” expressed their frustration with what they described as the selfish actions of…

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Joseph Aloba not father of Mohbad, ex-wife spills (VIDEO)

In a shocking revelation, the late singer Mohbad Aloba’s mother, Abosede, has stated that her ex-husband, Joseph Aloba, is not the biological father of the former Marlian Records signee. This revelation came as part of the ongoing fight for justice for her son. Abosede reached out to a blogger who supports Joseph Aloba in his…

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Oyo performing troupe auditions for new artistes

The Oyo State Council for Arts and Culture has held auditions for new artistes, as it works towards the expansion and rebrand of the Oyo State Performing Troupe. Speaking at the auditioning which took place today at the open space of the Cultural Centre, Mokola Ibadan, the Commissioner for the Ministry, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun stated…

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The Significant Role of Art In Shaping Our Society| By Sola Akanni

Art is linked very closely to the fundamental sense of self. Artists use various forms of expression to convey a feeling, state of society, depict critical moments in history or a perspective through space and time. Art has always been a creative way to preserve history, presenting various views and scenarios through the ages. Art…

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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles observe a minute silence for Nigerians who died (VIDEO)

Super Eagles players has observed a minute silence in honour of Nigerians who lost their lives during their match with South Africa players. Remember about three Nigerians reportedly died out of shock during team’s team semi-final match with Bafana Bafana players of South Africa. https://twitter.com/spectatorsng/status/1755817952245383315?t=_lwYxvfejgPxDfcDznrtGQ&s=19 A former member of the House of Representatives, who represented…

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CAF 2023: Varsity Bursar, NYSC Corp member die during Nigeria/ SA match

The tragic death of the Deputy Bursar of Kwara State University Malete, Alhaji Ayuba Abdullahi, while watching the Nigeria vs South Africa AFCON semi-final match has left many in shock. Abdullahi collapsed after watching the tense encounter for 120 minutes and complained of feeling dizzy before collapsing at home. He was rushed to a hospital…

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SAFER: Oyo Govt set to disburse N340m loan support to additional 1,227 farmers another set of farmers

As part of efforts to mitigate the economic hardship being experienced by residents of the state, the Oyo State Government under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative, is set to disburse a total of N340,270,000 to another set of 1,227 beneficiaries across the state. The disbursement, which is to be done through Agricultural…

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