Author: Bartholomew Madukwe
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HERDSMEN ATTACK: Death toll rises to 17 in Zango Kataf LGA, Kaduna
The death toll from last Saturday’s attack on Ungwan Wakili community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has risen to 17. At the scene of the attack, at least, 14 corpses were recovered this morning, aside from the one person killed yesterday and the two people that died in the hospital. TheNewsGuru.com…
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Don frowns at record labels exploiting young artistes
Professor of International Economics and Intellectual Property at the University of Abuja, K.M Waziri, has expressed dissatisfaction with the exploitation of young, naïve, up-and-coming and impressionable musical artistes, by record labels. In a statement obtained on Sunday, Waziri condemned the alleged servitude, unequal bargaining power, anti-labour law activities that characterized the many contract record labels.…
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After 10 die in Kaduna herdsmen attack, LGA chairman imposes curfew
Following an attack that left 10 people and a police officer dead, the Kaduna State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in four communities of the Zango-Kataf Local Government Area. Yabo Chris Ephraim, Special Assistant (Media) to the executive chairman, Zangon Kataf Local Government Council, in a statement said the curfew was to allow soldiers…
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Court jails two PDP chieftains over N142m fraud, electoral malpractice
A Federal High Court in Bauchi state has jailed two Chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Saleh Gamawa and Aminu Gadiya, for receiving over N142 million to influence the 2015 presidential election. The two PDP chieftains were handed a prison sentence after being arraigned on a two-count charge preferred against them by the Economic…
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Tinubu, APC leaders rally lawmakers-elect over National Assembly leadership
The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress has invited the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima; senators-elect and members of the House of Representatives-elect on its platform to a crucial meeting. The closed-door meeting, which is scheduled to hold at the State House in Abuja on Monday, has got political…
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How celebrities stormed Funke Akindele mother’s burial
Nollywood artiste and one of the big faces in Jenifa’s Diary, Paschaline Alex, Cyndy Samson and others joined their colleague, Funke Akindele, as her mother was finally laid to rest. The actress-turned-politician could not hold back her joy, she expressed gratitude as celebrities stormed her mother’s burial ceremony on 11th of March 2023. Funke Akindele’s…
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“That Wooden Bridge Cost Me 800K” -Desmond Elliot reveals
Nigerian filmmaker turned politician, Desmond Elliot, has cleared the air on the construction of a wooden bridge known as the ‘pako bridge’ for residents in his constituency. When asked about the popular wooden bridge with his photo attached, the actor clarified during an interview on TVC’s Your View show. Remember that the lawmaker was dragged…
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South African artiste, Costa Titch dies on stage during Ultra music festival
South African rapper, Costa Titch, has died, after he reportedly collapsed while performing at the Ultra music festival on Saturday, 12 March 2023. The news of Costa Titch’s death was confirmed by entertainment commentator Phil Mphela on Twitter just before midnight and was followed by a string of sombre reactions from industry colleagues. Fellow musician…
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Crossdresser, James Brown to undergo womb transplant surgery
Controversial crossdresser, James Brown has shared plans to undergo uterine transplant surgery so as to be able to birth his own child. The social media drag queen took to his Instagram page to share his yearnings for a child of his own. According to James Brown, he has acquired several material possessions such as cars,…
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Imo Governor sacks Labour Commissioner, Ford Ozumba
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has sacked the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Ford Ozumba. The Commissioner for Information, Declan Emelumba, in a statement on Saturday, said the sacking was with immediate effect. Uzodimma was said to have directed Ozumba to hand over all necessary documents to the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Labour…