Author: Kehinde Ajose
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1.5 million Nigerians in Italy don’t have passports – NIDOE
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, Europe, Italy Chapter, says about 1.5 million out of its three million registered members in Italy are affected by scarcity of Nigerian passports. The chapter’s Chairman, Mr George Omo-Iduhon, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday. NAN quoted Omo-Iduhon as saying that there are…
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Fire guts residential building, shops in Ebonyi
A fire outbreak which occurred on Monday around Mile 50 Layout, Abakaliki, destroyed property worth millions of naira. A residential building and more than seven shops were gutted in the incident. Confirming the fire outbreak, the Federal Fire Service, Ebonyi Command, said that the incident occurred at Aliugbala-Eze Street located around Eze and Bros Junction.
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The economy making people angry, unkind-Asa
Revered singer and songwriter, Bukola Elemide a.k.a Asa has lamented about the Lagos of today. The ‘Bed of stones’ singer in a chat with media personality, Ebuka Uchendu was asked to liken the Lagos of today to that of her childhood. While responding to the question, she said: “People are not really kind anymore. Young…
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Burna Boy condemns state of Africa during live concert
Grammy Award winning artiste, Burna Boy has lamented the state of Africa and injustice in Nigeria during his recent Burna Boy the Live Experience concert. TheNewsGuru reports that a video of the music star singing about African leaders was posted on Instagram on Tuesday. The singer also sang about embezzlement of public funds by politicians.
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Stop reading meaning to everything, Toyin Abraham urges fans
Nollywood star, Toyin Abraham, on Monday urged her fans to stop reading meaning to everything as they prepare for the new year. The actress took to her Instagram page to encourage her fans to do whatever makes them happy in 2022. She wrote, “I know a lot of people will be listing their new year…
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Nollywood gave your actors lead roles — Yul Edochie fires back at Shatta Wale
Yul Edochie has interfered in the Shatta Wale saga about Nigeria’s music industry. TheNewsGuru recalls that Shatta earlier threw a jab at Nigerian singers who he said failed to reciprocate the support they got from Ghana. The dancehall singer had, during his recent sold-out concert, said he didn’t need Nigerian allies to hit big. Shatta…
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Revealed: How Broda Shaggi, Oga Sabinus, ruled social media with comedy skits
The Nigerian skit making industry has grown in leaps and bounds. In 2021, some skit makers went above and beyond the ordinary to educate and entertain their fans. TheNewsGuru takes a look at the skit makers who ruled the social media space with their comedy skits
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Nigerian artistes see Ghana like heaven- Shatta Wale
Controversial Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has continued to express his reservations for Nigerian artistes. TheNewsGuru recalls that Shatta Wale had slammed Nigerian tweeps on Monday morning, telling them to be grateful to Ghana for supporting Nigerian artistes. The rapper, however, continued his rant as he stated that Nigerian artistes do not show love.
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Nigeria records 1,547 COVID-19 infections
Nigeria recorded 1,547 cases of COVID-19 infections on Sunday bringing the country’s total to 237,561 since the outbreak of the virus on Feb. 27, 2020. The virus has also taken 3,022 lives in Nigeria so far. Nigeria has treated and discharged 212,550 of those infected. 193 of them were discharged from hospitals on Sunday.
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Nigerian entertainers berate Shatta Wale after bitter rant
Some Nigerian entertainers have responded to a rant by Ghanaian dancehall star, Shatta Wale, after his fans filled up a stadium for his show. During the show, he paused and revealed he had been told he wouldn’t be able to pull such a huge crowd without Nigerian artistes on the bill. He said, “They said…