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Detty December

Lagos Generates Over ₦100 Billion During ‘Detty December’ Festivities

Lagos generated over ₦100 billion during "Detty December" festivities as hotels, clubs, and events thrived. ...
  • 14 January 2025
  • Entertainment
Murder Charges

Oyo Files Murder Charges as Court Grants Bail to Ooni’s Ex-Queen

Oyo State files murder charges against Ooni's ex-queen and others over the Ibadan stampede. Court ...
  • 13 January 2025
  • Celebrity News
Moses Bliss

Gospel Singer Moses Bliss and Wife Marie Welcome First Child

Gospel artist Moses Bliss and his wife, Marie, celebrate the birth of their first child, ...
  • 11 January 2025
  • Entertainment
Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele, Stephen Oluboyo Crowned 2024’s Highest-Grossing Nollywood Writers

Funke Akindele and Stephen Oluboyo emerge as Nollywood’s highest-grossing writers of 2024, setting records with ...
  • 11 January 2025
  • Entertainment
Lisabi 2

Yoruba Culture Shines Bright at the Premiere of Lisabi 2: A Legend is Born

Lisabi 2: A Legend is Born premieres to rave reviews, celebrating Yoruba culture and Lateef ...
  • 11 January 2025
  • Entertainment
Presidential Medal

Lionel Messi Declines White House Invitation for Presidential Medal of Freedom

Lionel Messi declines White House invitation for Presidential Medal of Freedom, citing personal commitments, while ...
  • 4 January 2025
  • Celebrity News
Portable

Portable Faces Backlash Over Pop Remarks, Barred from Ibadan Concert

Portable sparks outrage over remarks about Ibadan, leading to his exclusion from Taye Currency's concert. ...
  • 3 January 2025
  • Celebrity News
Everybody loves Jenifa

Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa Nears ₦300 Million in Ticket Sales

Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa approaches ₦300 million in ticket sales, setting a new benchmark ...
  • 20 December 2024
  • Entertainment
Buhari

Tinubu, Others Celebrate Buhari’s Contributions to Nigeria’s Unity at 82

Prominent Nigerian leaders, including Tinubu and Northern Senators, celebrate Muhammadu Buhari's 82nd birthday, lauding his ...
  • 18 December 2024
  • Celebrity News
Bromate

Bromate Use in Bread: The Hidden Health Risks

Potassium bromate, a banned additive in bread production, poses serious health risks, including cancer. Learn ...
  • 18 December 2024
  • Feature
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August 17th is the day in 1999 that a 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes İzmit, Turkey, killing more than 17,000 and injuring 44,000.

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