The nation’s total public debt rose by N3.32trn in one year to N25.7trn as at the end of June 2019, the Debt Management Office said on Tuesday. The Federal Government owed N20.42trn as of June 30, 2019, while the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory had a total debt portfolio of N5.28trn. The debt…
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Shay Bradley was being buried in Kilmanagh, Leinster Ireland, when there was a sudden burst of noises coming from his coffin. Family and friend gathered for the Irish Defence Force veteran’s funeral on Saturday burst out in hysterics as they heard his voice. He could be heard shouting ‘Hello, hello. Let me out.’ There was…
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It’s safe to say that fried plantain and egg is among one of the most consumed breakfast throughout West Africa. Today, homemade chef, Nma’s Kitchen shares her take on the traditional meal that wastes no time in preparation. She captions: “Good morning! What are you having for breakfast?” We know what we’re having, but do you? View…
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Portugese sensational footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has hit yet another round number i his goal tally, taking it to 700 international and club goals. Ronaldo’s successful penalty kick for Portugal vs. Ukraine on Monday was the 700th goal of his career for club and country, adding another milestone to his resume and inching him even closer…
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A 94-year-old Ugandan man with more than 100 children has decided to add four more wives to the list of his over 19 spouses. Nulu Ssemakula from Ruyonza, one of the most polygamous villages in Uganda, said the move was in line with his desire to have a big family, which he claims translates to…
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Fatima, daughter of Mamman Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, has accused the wife of the president of attacking her inside the presidential villa in Abuja. Commenting on a video where the first lady was seen complaining about being denied access to her apartment, Fatima said she least expected Buhari’s wife to act in a violent…
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Brazilian football star, Neymar is expected to be out for four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty. French giants, Paris-St-Germain confirmed in a club statement on Monday that the Brazilian has undergone an MRI scan, which confirmed a grade 2 lesion of the left ischiosis-tibial femoral biceps, a muscle in the thigh. An assessment…
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The Federal Government and organised labour will today meet to discuss consequential increase in the salaries of workers as a result of the new minimum wage of N30,000. The meeting is coming after another meeting on Monday where labour submitted its preferred percentage on the consequential increase in workers’ salaries as a result of the…
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Marek Zmysłowski, a polish-born entrepreneur and investor, well known in Africa for cofounding Jumia Travel (listed on the NYSE as part of Jumia Group) and the controversy around being wanted by the Nigerian Police and Interpol, has published a business memoir. The book is called “Chasing Black Unicorns” and shares previously unknown details of both…
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Operatives of the EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Monday, October 14, 2019, raided a Osogbo-based nightclub notorious for hosting parties for suspected internet fraudsters. Disclosing this information via their social media, the agency claimed the raid led to the arrest of 94 suspects and confiscation of 19 exotic cars, laptops, scores of sophisticated mobile phones…
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