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TIME 100 GLOBAL HONOUR: LAGOS TOURISM MINISTRY SALUTES MO ABUDU. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 TIME 100 GLOBAL HONOUR: LAGOS TOURISM MINISTRY SALUTES MO ABUDU The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, on behalf of the Ministry, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Mo Abudu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Group, on her prestigious recognition as one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2025. Describing the honour as remarkable and well-deserved, the Commissioner applauded Ms. Abudu for her unparalleled impact on the global creative landscape through storytelling, media innovation, and a deep-rooted commitment to changing the African narrative. Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka noted that Ms. Abudu’s latest recognition stands as a proud moment for Lagos State and the Nigerian film industry, affirming the vibrancy and excellence of local talent on a world-class platform. “Mo Abudu’s trailblazing work continues to redefine what is possible within Africa’s creative economy. Her journey is a pow...
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READ HOW NIGERIAN IMAM ESCAPED DEATH IN NEW ZEALAND MOSQUE ATTACK.{PHOTOS}.

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       THE Imam of one of the Christchurch, New Zealand mosques attacked by a terrorist on Friday is a Nigerian, The Nation can report today. Lateef Alabi who is the Linwood mosque’s acting Imam was leading the congregation in prayers on the fateful day when terrorist Brenton Tarrant struck. Alabi said the death toll would have been far higher at the mosque but for a worshipper, Abdul Aziz, 48, who grabbed Tarrant’s gun and forced him away from a mosque. Aziz’s action terminated the killing spree. Alabi said he heard a voice outside the mosque at about 1.55pm and stopped the prayer he was leading and looked out the window, the London Mail reported yesterday. He saw a man in black military-style gear and a helmet holding a large gun and assumed it was a police officer. Then he saw two bodies and heard the gunman yelling obscenities. “I realised this is something else. This is a killer,” Alabi said and shouted at the congregation of more than 80 people t...
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READ HOW MOTHER & DAUGHTER CLASHED OVER ANAMBRA BASED LOVER KNOWN AS 'OGA DUBAI'.

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         Report has it that a woman and her daughter tried to outsmart each other in their illicit relationship with the same man as they went into fisticuffs on Wednesday in the lover-boy’s apartment at Nkutaku Layout in Okpoko, a suburb in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra state. It was gathered that the man who is in his early 30s, is a boyfriend to the woman and usually patronize her restaurant at Ochanja market, near Onitsha where her daughter also assist her mother to sale. According to a neighbour who had been following the dramatic battle for the lover boy, trouble started when the young lady in her early twenties began to succumb to love advances from the friendly customer simply identified as ‘Oga Dubai’. “She did not know that her mother and Oga Dubai were already dating secretly before he decided to switch to her”, the source who did not want his name mentioned in the print, said. “He continued: “The mother kept her calm initially thin...
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LADY HANGS HERSELF A DAY AFTER BEING RESCUED FROM COMMITTING SUICIDE ON FRIDAY.{PHOTO}.

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       A woman identified as Oluchi, has hanged herself, just a day after she made attempt to commit suicide by drinking a poisonous substance, but was rescued. The incident happened in Aku, Igbo Etiti LGA of Enugu State on Friday. According to reports, the woman was said to have suffered serious domestic violence from her husband since they wedded in 2014 which reportedly led to her developing a mental sickness. She was later abandoned by the husband, who then moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State. All pleas that he should take care of her mental health fell on deaf ears. However, on Thursday, Oluchi took a poisonous substance to end it all, but was rescued, only to hang herself on Friday..
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THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND SENT A MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW ZEALAND,READ THE MESSAGE BELOW.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     Below is the message sent by The Queen of England. "I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Christchurch today. Prince Philip and I send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives. I also pay tribute to the emergency services and volunteers who are providing support to those who have been injured. At this tragic time, my thoughts and prayers are with all New Zealanders. Elizabeth R"
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MURDER OF PDP AGENT BY F-SARS: GOV. WIKE TO SET UP A JUDICIAL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY+TO FUND A SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR THE DECEASED CHILDREN.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced that the State Government will set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to ensure that the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) personnel who killed Dr Ferry Gberegbe, PDP Khana Collation Agent are brought to justice . Governor Wike also announced a N200million scholarship for the four children of the Late Dr Gberegbe, directing the widow of the deceased to open bank accounts for each of the four children. "We will set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to ensure that the culprits are brought to Justice. It is unfortunate that F-SARs killed the PDP Collation Agent. "The State Government will offer scholarship to the four young children left behind by the deceased. The Mother of the children should open dedicated account for each of the children. The State Government will pay N50million to each of the four children for their education " He spoke on Saturday in Port Harcourt when he led leaders o...
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PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDEMNS INTERNECINE VIOLENCE IN KADUNA, URGES STAKEHOLDERS TO EMBRACE MEDIATION.#PRESS RELEASE.

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    President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the actors in the communal and persistent violence in Kaduna State to come to terms with the fact that mutual violence has no winners, but losers on both sides of the conflict. Reacting to the endless carnage in Kaduna State on Saturday, President Buhari said, "I am deeply troubled by the fact that sanctity of life is now treated with such reckless disregard that people derive joy in shedding the blood of others or perceived enemies." According to the President, "inhumanity has replaced compassion in the hearts and minds of the perpetrators of these atrocities." "No responsible leader would go to bed happy to see his citizens savagely killing one another on account of ethnic and religious bigotry", he further noted sadly. According to President Buhari, "Violence cannot be the solution to these persistent conflicts as long as people resort to deliberate provocations, revenge and counter revenge." ...
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