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NURTW dissociates self from planned NLC strike
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has dissociated itself from the planned two-day warning strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which begins on Tuesday. New NURTW leader Tajudeen Agbede, who read a communiqué at the end of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, said the NLC President was not in touch with present reality. The…
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What it takes to be Jagun Jagun’s art director – Tunji Afolayan
Following the success of the epic movie and Netflix Original, Jagun Jagun (The Warrior), Nollywood multiple award-winning art director, Olatunji Afolayan, reminisced on the impact of his role in the blockbuster. In an exclusive interview with NewsAfricaNow, Afolayan – the CEO of Telegenic Media, a production design outfit explained that the movie’s storyline separated it from many other blockbuster projects…
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Abiodun and Adedayo: When emotion takes the place of logical thinking, By Lekan Adeniran
“If thinking and reason crack under pressure of emotional convulsions or when commissioned facts are resulting from fibs and fake constructions, truth may be in great Peril,” says Erik Pevernagie The above quotation applies to a certain Balogun Ibrahim. Ibrahim, in a poorly penned opinion piece full of grammatical blunders tagged; “Emperor Dapo Abiodun and Wale Adedayo” stamped on truth…
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Police academy mourns death of cadet
The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) has announced the death of one of its cadets Sulaiman Jika, who died on Saturday after a brief illness. In a statement by POLAC’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Hussain Suleman, the late Jika died had earlier visited earlier been discharged and certified fit after visiting the clinic last Tuesday. He however said the sickness…
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Nigeria, Netherlands to co-host migration dialogue at Hague
The Ambassador of the Netherlands paid a courtesy visit on the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Betta Edu and congratulated her on the ministerial appointment saying that her successful antecedents speak volumes. He said the visit was also to discuss issues on migration partnership between Netherlands and Nigeria. He informed her of the outcome of the…
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Solid minerals will contribute 50% to Nigeria’s GDP – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has said that the ministry will add at least 50% to the Nigerian economy, just as he said that the ministry is poised to attract Foreign Direct Investment to the country. The minister who spoke during the unveiling of the ‘Agenda for the Transformation of the Solid Minerals for International Competitiveness and Domestic…
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International film curator Keith Shiri re-appointed AMAA 2023 jury president
The Board of the Africa Film Academy (AFA), the organizers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards – also known as AMAA, has announced the re-appointment of Zimbabwean Born but UK based international film curator and programme advisor Keith Shiri as President of the Jury for the 19th edition of the premier and most prestigious film award in Africa. Shiri, an…
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PHOTO NEWS: Nigeria’s longest serving monarch, Oba Adelusi, celebrates 90th birthday in Ekiti
Governor Abiodun Oyebanji joined family, friends and other well wishesrs to celebrate the 90th birthday and 64th coronation anniversary of Oba James Adelusi Aladesuru II, the Onigede of Igede Ekiti on Saturday. Oba Adelusi holds the record as the longest-serving Oba in Nigeria. In his anniversary message, Governor Oyebanji wrote: “The respected monarch exemplifies strong leadership and a deep commitment…
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Oyo Gov approves selection of RCCG pastor Olaoye as new Soun
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomosoland. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola said in a statement on Saturday that the announcement followed the long-drawn processes specified under the law. “His Excellency congratulates the new Soun-elect on his ascension to the throne of…
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Tinubu recalls all Nigerian ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu has directed the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors from their duty posts worldwide. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. According to the statement, “The President’s directive is sequel to his careful study of the present state of affairs at Nigerian Consulate Offices…
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