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Danjuma, the father of slain Mohammed Danjuma has cried out demanding for justice, over the gruesome murder of his son. Mohammed 34, a graduate of Nigerian Maritime Academy Oron was allegedly murdered on July 7, 2022, within the neighbourhood at Clapperton Road, Sokoto. The deceased father, Danjuma Sidi, who narrated…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, says the agricultural sector generated over N1.2bn as revenue in 2022 in spite of the global food challenges. Olusanya, who also said that the ministry surpassed its one billion naira generated in 2021, made this known at the 2022 Lagos Food…
The Board of Editors of THISDAY/ARISE News has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council’s (PCC) Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Bayo Onanuga and its Director, Strategic Communication, Mr Dele Alake of attempting to silence independent media ahead of the 2023 general election. This was revealed by…
South African comedian and TV show host, Trevor Noah, has officially stepped down as the host of The Daily Show. Trevor had earlier announced that he was exiting the show at the end of the season in September. The 38-year-old gave an emotional farewell speech on Thursday, in which he…
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has said she is confident in the plans of the All Progressives Congress for women and Nigerians. The actress made this known on Wednesday when she attended the APC women’s rally for Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the party. Mercy shared photos from the event alongside…
Skit maker and Senior Special Adviser to the Kwara state government, Abdulgafar Abiola, popularly known as Cutebiola, has supported women with his first salary. In a post on his instagram handle, he said, “On November 4, 2022 when I saw my appointment as the SSA to the Governor of Kwara…
Time magazine on Wednesday announced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the “Person of the Year” for 2022. Zelensky emerged as the honouree after being shortlisted as one of 10 individuals or groups earlier this week. The former actor has stood his ground fighting off the invasion of Russian forces into…
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi has vowed to end incessant strikes in Universities if given the chance to rule the country come 2023. Obi, who Wednesday visited Taraba state to woo voters ahead of the presidential poll said students across the country do not warrant the…
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Actor and filmmaker, Odunlade Adekola has called on governments at federal and state levels to support film industry in the country, for it to provide jobs and earn foreign exchange opportunities to the country. Adekola made the call, while speaking with newsmen at the sideline of his maiden award, tagged…
