Author: Kehinde Ajose
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Current insecurity in Nigeria driving students abroad — UNIJOS VC
New Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Ishaya Tanko on Wednesday lamented the negative costs of insecurity facing the country saying that the situation was driving Nigerian students abroad. Tanko, who is the 10th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University spoke at his inauguration and installation which was held at the institution’s Senate Chambers on…
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Amazing! Wizkid reportedly rakes in N5.2bn from O2 Arena concert
Grammy winning artiste, Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid is said to have raked in over N5.2billion in gross earnings from his ongoing ‘Made in Lagos’ concert held at London 02 Arena.The music fiesta started on November 28 to December 1, 2021. Businessday reports that online ticket sales for the various tiers and locations at…
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I never knew my father was a billionaire – Davido
Nigerian pop star, Davido shocked many of his fans when he said that while growing up, he never knew he was born into affluence. The singer made this known on a recent podcast, ‘Earn your leisure’. In his words: “My dad is humble and modest with the way he spends and goes about his…
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The world will move on without you – Burna Boy tells fans
Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has advised his fans to live their lives to the fullest while they were alive. The ‘Kilometre’ crooner made this known on Tuesday via his Instagram stories,. He noted that if one died, their loved ones will only mourn but life would go on.…
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Security operatives prevent unvaccinated civil servants from accessing federal secretariat, Abuja
Civil servants and the general public without proof of vaccination and negative PCR tests are currently being prohibited from accessing government buildings in Abuja. TheNewsGuru recalls that the Boss Mustapha-led presidential steering committee on COVID-19 had announced in October that civil servants without proof of vaccination and negative PCR tests would not be allowed to…
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Seun Kuti rejects Sanwo-Olu’s peace walk invite
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has declined the peace walk invite of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor. TheNewsGuru recalls that on Tuesday, the Lagos governor had invited popular entertainers, and human rights activists who were the forerunners of last year’s #EndSARS protests to join him as he leads a “walk for peace” in December. Among those invited…
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Jaypaul opens up on health challenge, takes break from physical activities
Reality TV star, Jaypaul Ephraim, on Tuesday revealed that he was taking a break from physical activities due to an unnamed health issue. The former Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate took to his Instagram page to announce that his decision was based on an advice from his team and medical advisers. He wrote,…
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I have stolen about 30 cars in three years, armed robbery suspect reveals
A robbery suspect, Kassim Mohammed, 30, has revealed how he stole about 30 cars within three years. The vehicles, he said, were sold to dealers in Birnin Kebbi and the Niger Republic, adding that his favourite brand is Toyota Corolla, which according to him, was easy to sell. Mohammed was among 32 crime suspects paraded…
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EndSARS: ‘Walk of truth’ required for implementation of panel report– Odinkalu
A former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has said that the implementation of the report from the Lagos EndSARS Judicial Panel of Inquiry was a “Sacred Duty” for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Odinkalu made this known in a statement on Tuesday after the Governor of Lagos State invited EndSARS protesters to…
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Everything is now being judged by social media appearance -Yul Edochie laments
Actor, Yul Edochie has lamented over the way social media is presently being used in Nigeria. Edochie who loves to comment on trending social media issues took to his instagram page on Tuesday, 30th of November to pour his mind. The outspoken actor wrote: ”Husband and wife get issue, they bring it to social media…