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Femi Adebayo wins piracy battle against YouTube channel

Actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo has won a copyright infringement case against Murfy Ben International, a YouTube channel. In a statement released on Tuesday, May 7, Adebayo announced that he was awarded N25 million in damages, marking a significant win ...

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Portable finally gets his American visa

Singer Portable has finally gotten his American visa approved after he was initially denied. Recall some hours ago that the popular singer publicly declared the acquisition of his multi million naira mansion in Banana Island, marking a double celebration for ...

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CBN orders banks to deduct 0.5% cybersecurity levy on E-transfer

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to all financial institutions to commence deducting a cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions, effective May 20, 2024. This directive comes after a six-year delay since the initial directive was ...

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Hospitalized singer, Khaid recuperating

Singer Khaid is finally recuperating after days of being admitted at the hospital Recall that the singer was reportedly suffering from internal bleeding, as posted by his manager. His record label CEO and skitmaker, Sydney Talker asked for prayers from ...

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I have been celibate for two years – Craig David reveals

British R&B singer Craig David has made a surprising revelation. He’s chosen to remain celibate for the past two years to focus on his personal growth and healing and according to him it has had a remarkable impact on his ...

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FG to BAN naira from crypto trading platforms

The Federal Government, through the Securities and Exchange Commission, is set to delist the naira from all peer-to-peer crypto platforms as the government steps up efforts to tackle exchange rate manipulators and dollar racketeers The development came against the backdrop of ...

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Gunmen kill one, abduct seven on Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway

Seven travellers were abducted on Friday by suspected kidnappers along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode highway, leaving one dead The gunmen were reported to have ambushed the victims around Ceplast Industry and Iperu junction axis. A victim in a viral audio video narrated how ...

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Dangote, Unilever, five others cut 1,281 jobs in one year – Reports

  Seven firms, including Dangote Sugar Refinery, Unilever Nig Plc and Nigerian Breweries have seen their combined workforce reduce by 1,281 between 2022 and 2023, according to findings by The PUNCH. This is according to an analysis of the firms’ ...

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Five levies Nigerians pay for electronic transactions

  The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks operating in the country to start charging a cybersecurity levy on transactions. A circular from the apex bank on Monday disclosed that the levy implementation would start two weeks from today. ...

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Nigerian lady in pains as she mistakenly sent Uber driver N100k, but gets N85k as refund

A lady on social media laments her mistake after she wrongly transferred N100k to her Uber driver instead of N10k she was supposed to send. She took to her Twitter account, @Fayokunmii, to narrate the unsavory experience. According to her, she had ordered the ride ...

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Fire razes Shekarau’s house

Fire has razed parts of the Kano residence of a former Kano State governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau. According to reports, the fire was suspected to have started from the kitchen of the house last night. The fire was said to ...

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Two d!e after drinking CONCOCTION

  The Ondo State Police Command, on Monday, said it had begun an investigation into the death of two persons in Ipe in Akoko East Local Government Area of the state. The deceased, Ojulewa Alex and Alonge Samuel, were reported ...

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Mum of four-year-old boy who d!ed in Abuja school protests

The mother of the late four-year-old Miguel Ovoke, who recently died at the BrickHall School located in the Cadastral Zone B11, Kaura, in Abuja, on Monday, stormed the school in the company of others to protest the death of her son. The ...

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Gunmen k!ll Ebonyi Monarch

The Umuihe autonomous community, Akaeze in the Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has been thrown into a state of trauma, following the killing of their traditional ruler, HRH Umazi Ibo Ubani, by suspected gunmen. There were heavy shootings ...

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Pero Adeniyi Appreciates Her Lover

Tuface babymama, Pero Adeniyi has appreciated her lover Taking to her Instagram page, she shared a video of her kneeling as she appreciated her man. Captioning the video, she wrote; ”Today I celebrate you, my husband ,my best friend, my brother, my ...

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16 banking transactions exempted from CBN’s new cybersecurity levy

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday directed all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country The apex bank stated this in a circular signed by the Director, Payments System Management Department, ...

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I’m taking the cowardice way out. I hope God can forgive me – Panic as Nigerian lady who says she is struggling with her mental health leaves alarming Facebook post

A Port Harcourt based businesswoman, Ada Bolingo, has left an alarming note on Facebook. She revealed that she’s been struggling with her mental health for a long time and is beyond help. She wrote; “I’m taking the cowardice way out and ...

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Lady Laments over small portion of porridge sold by Chef Hilda Baci

A Nigerian lady shared her disappointment on social media after receiving a small portion of porridge from celebrity chef Hilda Baci’s restaurant, despite paying a hefty ₦5,500. In a video posted on her page, the lady showcased the tiny serving, ...

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Don’t dare call me untalented — Dremo warns

Nigerian rapper Dremo has issued a stern warning to fans and critics alike to feel free to criticize him, but never question his talent. On X, the rapper emphasized that while he’s open to constructive criticism, labeling him ‘untalented’ is ...

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See Photos from the Met Gala fashion event

The 2024 Met Gala is here, and it’s the biggest night in fashion. The theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” is inspired by the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition, which features pieces from their permanent collection. The dress code, “The Garden of ...

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Odumodublvck recounts Olamide’s gift of $20K and a private jet flight

Rapper Odumodublvck recently shared a heartfelt story about Olamide’s kindness during an online video session with his fans. He praised Olamide for his generosity, revealing that the renowned artist had given him $20,000 and taken him on his first-ever private ...

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Jada P and WizKid showoff in matching outfit at London event

Wizkid and Jada P, his baby mama, have put rumors of their split to rest with a heartwarming appearance in matching outfits. Despite recent speculation fueled by Isaac Fayose’s claims of Wizkid’s emotional struggles and Jada P’s alleged departure, the ...

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Britain’s notorious thief FINALLY arrested

Britain’s most notorious thief stole nearly £13,000 worth of goods from Co-op and One Stop shops, shamelessly hitting the same store four times in a single day. Rhys Mansell, 37, unleashed havoc, striking 26 times in just 29 days at ...

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