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FG Warns Ponmo Consumption Endangers Nigeria’s $5bn Leather Industry
The Federal Government has raised concerns that the rising consumption of hides and skin—popularly known as ponmo—is threatening the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s leather industry,…
Journalist Exposes Woman Allegedly Running Scam by Faking Asthma Attacks in Kaduna
A Nigerian journalist and researcher, Reuben Buhari, has raised alarm over a woman who allegedly stages fake asthma attacks in public to extort money from unsuspecting residents.
Buhari,…
Lagos CP Reaffirms Ban on Phone Searches, Residents Question Compliance
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has restated his directive that no police officer in the state is permitted to search the mobile phones of residents during routine…
COVID-19 Loan Beneficiaries Accuse NIRSAL Microfinance Bank of Unauthorised…
Several beneficiaries of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s COVID-19 loan scheme have accused NIRSAL Microfinance Bank of making unauthorised and excessive deductions from their bank accounts…
Burna Boy Orders Couple Out of Denver Concert for Sleeping During His Performance
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, stirred drama at his concert in Denver, United States, on Wednesday night after ejecting a couple he accused of…
Regina Daniels Fires Back at Co-Wife Laila Charani Over Drug, Lesbianism Allegations
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has hit back at her co-wife, Laila Charani, following explosive allegations of drug use, same-sex relationships, and being a bad influence in their…
321 companies jostle for UBEC projects in Adamawa
No fewer than 321 companies have tendered their bids for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Matching Grant projects in Adamawa.
Dr Murtala Babayi,…
Eliminating NTDs will boost Gombe’s economy, reduce health risk amongst…
Some stakeholders in the health sector have called for more actions and investments as part of efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Gombe State.
They stated that…
Actress Peggy Ovire Accuses Colleague Taye of Assault During On-Set Dispute
Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has accused fellow actress Taye of physically assaulting her production manager and injuring her driver during an altercation on set.
In a…
Wizkid Celebrates 14-Year-Old Son Boluwatife as His Debut EP Tops Apple Music Nigeria
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Wizkid has celebrated his 14-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, after the teenager’s debut extended play (EP), Champion Arrival, soared to No. 1 on Apple Music…