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Nigerian singer Oludipe Oluwasanmi David popular in the music world as Spyro has explained how his habit of having premarital sex has forced him into celibacy. The “Who Is Your Guy?” singer, who shared her story on her Instagram page, claimed that whenever she had premarital sex in the past, it made her feel guilty afterwards. After much thought and …

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the recent increase in the price of premium Spirit PMS petrol could lead to a fresh spike in inflation figures in the country. This in turn may affect the new purchasing power of many households further deepening poverty. The association further warned that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which often operate …

  Feisty Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth consecutive US Open semifinal on Tuesday, defeating China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-1, 6-2. Tennis – US Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – September 3, 2024 Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her quarter-final match against China’s Qinwen Zheng REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Earlier this year, Sabalenka beat Zheng to claim her second Australian …

The United States on Tuesday issued a strong appeal for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging Israel and Hamas to reach a deal to halt nearly 11 months of fighting and release the remaining hostages held by the militants. The call came after Israeli forces found the bodies of six hostages shot dead by Hamas in a tunnel in Rafah, …

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed that 3,590 inmates are currently on death row across detention centres in the country. Abubakar Umar, Public Relations Officer of NCoS and Assistant Comptroller of Corrections (ACC), made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Umar reported that as at September 3, 2024, the total inmates were …

The National Productivity Centre, Abuja, has trained no fewer than 100 women and youths in Ondo State in digital marketing, in a bid to acquaint them with modern marketing systems through information and communication technologies. The program was facilitated and sponsored by the office of the Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Jide Ipinsagba. In a statement issued on Wednesday …

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday sentenced Courage Ipaka to two years in prison for impersonating Nigerian musician Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, and defrauding a United States citizen, Mrs. Yvelte Thompson, of $53,000. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu sentenced Ipaka after he pleaded guilty to two charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Falana criticizes accusations of treason against #EndBadGovernance protesters Femi Falana, a prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has criticized the increasing use of treason charges against protesters in Nigeria. Read more 2. NLC demands cancellation of fuel price hike and release of detained protesters The …

The Federal Government on Tuesday signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Chinese company, Mutual Commitment Company (MCC) limited to renewable energy. The Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Energy, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. The agreement was facilitated and signed in Beijing at the Africa-China Cooperation Summit by …

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to the effective implementation of the country’s ongoing economic reforms. The President, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made the remarks at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing. He said: “We believe that President Xi has proven to …