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“2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” book, to be launched Nov. 30

“2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” book, to be launched Nov. 30

Yagabi Sani, Patrick Lumumba as Guests at the Public Presentation of the Book “2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” on Thursday November 30, 2023 2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners, an enthralling book by the eminent Nigerians Dr(s) Theophilus Boufini, Edward Agbai, Edward Aigbedion, and Waribugo Sylva, will be presented to the public on Thursday, 30 November at the Aso Hall of the International Conference Centre, Garki Abuja at 4pm. According to a statement by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) signed by Dr Edward Perekebina Agbai:“We are delighted to announce a distinguished lineup of guests for…
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A Cameroonian fishing vessel stranded for a month rescued by the Nigerian Navy.

A Cameroonian fishing vessel stranded for a month rescued by the Nigerian Navy.

With the help of the Nigerian Navy, the motor fishing vessel AFKI, flying the flag of Cameroon, which had been abandoned at sea for almost a month, was saved. On November 1, the Navy's ship NNS Dorina received a distress call informing them of the MFV AFKI's predicament; the ship had been having problems with its propulsion engine and was struggling to get help. However, the rescue wasn't feasible until November 17 due to the ship's unpredictable motion. The Navy's spokeswoman, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, said in a statement on Monday that the fishing boat experienced fuel depletion and had to…
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Delta residents build Shrine in Chevron plant over PIA failure.

Delta residents build Shrine in Chevron plant over PIA failure.

Ugborodo Community residents in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State protested Chevron Escravos Gas to Liquid (EGTL)'s alleged non-implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act by setting up a frightening idol in front of the plant on Wednesday. Placard-bearing protestors who blocked the facility's gate stated the idol, called “Ogbejugbele,” was not damaging to Chevron employees but was a symbolic expression of their ancestors' anger with the firm. Protesters claimed they would stay at Chevron until the federal government and the oil company complied. They demanded 41 things from Chevron, including implementing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and the…
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Although presidential yacht has already been delivered, payment has not yet been made – Ndume.

Although presidential yacht has already been delivered, payment has not yet been made – Ndume.

...Ndume also provided justification for the ₦160 million Land Cruiser SUVs that each member of the National Assembly was to get. Ndume made this statement on Thursday, November 3, 2023, while elucidating the problems surrounding the contentious yacht on Arise TV. The yacht, reportedly valued at ₦5 billion, recently caused a stir in the public after the national assembly's ₦2.1 trillion supplemental budget details were made public. "We inquired about the yacht budget, but it was signed for a dollar rate, and the new rate isn't favorable," Ndume stated. The budget was estimated to be around ₦435; however, it has…
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Tobi Bakre explains, “Why I missed Big Brother All Stars edition.”

Tobi Bakre explains, “Why I missed Big Brother All Stars edition.”

In this interview with Urban FM, Tobi Bakre, the winner of the AMVCA's Best Actor award, discusses his intentions for the future, the impact of Africa Magic on his career, why he was unable to attend the Big Brother All Stars edition, and his excitement for the recently released Slum King series. You have participated in several Africa Magic initiatives. Please briefly describe some of the work you have completed with them. African magic has always been a part of the narrative. Actually, MultiChoice as a whole—I mean, I started out on Big Brother, and my very first on-screen role…
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