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Macron urges ‘Emily in Paris’ to stay filming in France

By Tosin Brown French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his desire for Netflix’s hit show Emily in Paris to continue filming in France, following news that the lead character, Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, might move to Rome in season five. After producers hinted that the character would head to Italy’s capital at the end of season four, Macron…

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Olubunmi wins $100,000 Nigeria prize for literature

An Ibadan based Author, Familoni Olubunmi, has emerged winner of the 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature. Oluubunmi went home with $100,000 as winner. He won the prize with his book, “The Road Does Not End”. Olubunmi beat two other authors shortlisted for the prize. Others shortlisted include; “A Father’s Pride by Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmo and “Wish Maker” by Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike.…

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Tinubu condoles NNPCL GCEO Kyari over daughter’s passing

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, over the death of his daughter. In a statement made public on Friday, President Tinubu prayed for the repose of Fatima’s soul and urged the Kyari family to stay strong during these trying times. The President…

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VP Shettima condoles NNPCL GCEO Kyari over daughter’s demise

By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has extended his condolences to the family of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, following the death of his daughter, Fatima Kyari. Fatima, aged 25, passed away on Friday. VP Shettima, in his condolence message, prayed for the peaceful repose of the late Fatima…

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South Korean Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize for Literature

By Tosin Brown South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. She was recognized “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.” According to a statement by Anders Olsson, Chair of the Nobel Committee of The Swedish Academy, Han Kang addresses historical traumas and invisible societal…

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Tinubu celebrates NiDCOM CEO Abike Dabiri-Erewa on 62nd birthday

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on her 62nd birthday, praising her dedication to public service and contributions to the nation’s development. In a statement on Thursday, President Tinubu lauded Dabiri-Erewa’s distinguished career, which began in the media as a renowned…

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President Tinubu celebrates JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, at 70

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in celebration of his 70th birthday on October 10. In a message on Wednesday, the president praised Oloyede’s exceptional contributions, describing him as an astute administrator, educator, and scholar whose work has significantly shaped Nigeria’s academic landscape.…

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VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Pauline Tallen over son’s demise

…extends President Tinubu’s sympathies By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Richard Adamu Tallen, the son of former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen. Richard Tallen, who passed away in Abuja over the weekend, is survived by his wife and three children. During a condolence visit to the Tallen family in Abuja…

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President Tinubu condoles Minister Aliyu Abdullahi over passing of family patriarch

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, following the passing of his family patriarch, Alhaji Abdullahi Sabi. In a statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu expressed his deep sympathy for the minister and his…

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Jerry Amilo mourns daughter’s passing

By Tosin Brown Popular Nigerian actor, Jerry Amilo, has lost his daughter. According to multiple reports, Amilo’s first daughter recently passed away, leaving the actor and his family devastated. The Nollywood actor, recognized for his resilience both in his performances and personal life, expressed his profound sorrow on his Instagram account, revealing a loss that has irrevocably altered his life.…

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