LAGOS HOTEL, 3 OTHER PROPERTIES FORFEITED BY DRUG KINGPINS AUCTIONED AT N6.1BILLION.(PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Lagos hotel, 3 other properties forfeited by drug kingpins auctioned at N6.1billion *- It’s a clear message that cartels won’t be allowed to enjoy proceeds of their criminal trade, says Marwa*  A Lagos hotel and three other properties seized from drug kingpins by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and forfeited to the Federal Government through court processes have been auctioned for the sum of Six Billion One Hundred and Forty- Eight Million Nine Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Naira (N6,148,964,000.00) only. This was the outcome of a competitive bid process for the sale of eight assets forfeited by drug barons in parts of the country. While bidders who offered above reserved prices emerged winners of four of the listed properties, bids for four others failed because none offered up to the reserved prices. Announcing the winning bids at the bid opening ceremony attended by representatives of ICPC, Civil Society Organisations, auctioneers and bidders at the NDLE...

‘SWIFTIE’ NOW OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS A DICTIONARY WORD. (PHOTO).


 ‘Swiftie’ now officially recognized as a dictionary word

Fans of Taylor Swift now have a formal word to describe their devotion: “Swiftie” has officially been added to the dictionary.

The term is defined as “a fan of the music of Taylor Swift,” with the plural “Swifties” referring to the fandom as a whole. Although it is now formally recognized, the nickname has been used by fans for over a decade. Since the release of Swift’s self-titled debut album in 2006, she has cultivated a massive global following. Over 20 years, her fans have embraced the name “Swifties” to show solidarity, and Swift herself trademarked the term in 2017, using it across merchandise and promotional campaigns.

Language experts note that dictionary updates reflect common usage, not dictate it, and “Swiftie” joins other fandom-related words in the latest update, including “Beyhive,” for Beyoncé fans, and “Trekkie,” for fans of “Star Trek.”

Taylor Swift, now a billionaire musician with 16 albums, has built one of the most dedicated fanbases in the world. Her Eras tour, which concluded in 2024, generated over $2 billion from nearly 150 shows worldwide, and the Los Angeles concert film became the highest-grossing concert movie ever. Swifties are known for decoding hidden messages in her songs, social media posts, and promotional material, tracking everything from song meanings to potential album release dates.


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