For almost ten years, fans eagerly awaited the return of actress Doris Simeon, whose captivating roles in Yoruba films during the 2000s left a lasting impression.
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In a recent interview with actor Kunle Afod, Doris shared insights into her extended break from the screen and her journey to America.
She hinted that her departure from Nigeria six years ago was a deeply personal decision.
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She said: “Many people know that my child and his father are in America, and that’s one of the reasons I relocated to America.”
“I left Nigeria in 2018, and since then, I haven’t returned to the country. Even though I miss Nigeria, especially the roadside food and street vendor.
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“I long for my family and friends and being on set, especially when I see actors and actresses sharing behind-the-scenes moments on their social media platforms.”
Noise pollution is becoming an issue in Lagos, and the state government under the leadership of Babajide Sanwo-Olu is saying “enough is enough”.
The government has been all out in the war against noise pollution.
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Now, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has once again sealed some establishments, including a Catholic Church for noise pollution.
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Other establishments that suffer the same fate include:
Seventh Heaven Bar & Lounge
1602 Hotel, Lourita Hotel & Suites
Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries
God’s Porch Ministries
White Pavilion Hotel
Quest Hotel & Suites
Honey Comb Confectioners Ltd
Excel Hotel & Suite
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Enforcement Operations
LASEPA explained that the sealing of the establishments was due to comprehensive enforcement operation.
The enforcement cut across lfako-ljaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu areas of the state.
According to agency, the establishments were closed down to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
“In a significant effort to address noise pollution and other environmental breaches, LASEPA conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation.
Noise Pollution Regulations
“The operation was in strategic areas of lfako-ljaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu within Lagos State.
“Among the affected establishments are the Catholic Church, Seventh Heaven Bar & Lounge, 1602 Hotel, Lourita Hotel & Suites, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, God’s Porch Ministries, White Pavilion Hotel, Quest Hotel & Suites, Honey Comb Confectioners Ltd, and Excel Hotel & Suite.
In this article, you will get to know countries that have banned TikTok.
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Countries with Complete Bans:
China, Senegal, Somalia, North Korea, Afghanistan, India, Iran, Uzbekistan.
Countries with Partial Bans:
Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, France, United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Belgium, Taiwan, Latvia, Malta.
The death of popular Nollywood actor, Junior Pope is one that will linger for long.
Till this very moment, his millions of fans and followers still mourn the tragic death of the skilled actor.
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Junior Pope
Now, these are people who are not related to Junior Pope, but yet, they feel the pain of losing him.
One cannot begin to imagine the pain his family will have to endure, especially the woman who birthed him.
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The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas says he met with the mother of the deceased.
From his statement, one does not need a soothsayer to be told what the woman is going through.
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Foul Play
According to Rollas, the mother of late Junior Pope is of the opinion that there was foul play surrounding her son’s death.
Junior Pope, alongside four other crew members, were confirmed dead in a boat mishap.
The unfortunate accident occured while they were commuting via water for Adanma Luke’s forthcoming movie, The Other Side of Life.
It was during a recent interview that the AGN president spoke about Junior Pope’s Cameroonian mother, who believes her son was killed.
The Rumour
Rollas noted that this resulted from rumours peddled on social media.
In his words, “I was with his mother yesterday, and all the rumors online are making her feel that her son was killed.
I had to let her know that I was also supposed to be in the boat.”
Emeka Rollas did not end there, he went further to say that CPR was conducted on Junior Pope immediately he was brought out of the water after being under for more than four hours.
He continued, “Anybody that said they didn’t perform CPR on Jnr Pope is a liar. He was brought out dead after spending over 4 hours under the water.”
There are indeed consequences for everything that we do, if only Edu Babatunde Azeez, had known this, he would have been sincere in his business dealings and would have said a big no when the idea of fraud dropped in his head.
Babatunde is the President of the National Association of Charcoal Producers and Exporters (NACPE).
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Azeez Babatunde
The president, along with his company, Ablims Limited, bagged a one-year jail term.
The sentence was handed to him by the Gombe State High Court on charges of fraud to the tune of ₦7 million.
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Babatunde came under the radar of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe State Zonal Command.
In fact, the commission led the prosecution.
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Trip To Saudi Arabia
It all started after a victim, Ayanbisi Ismail, accused Mr. Azeez of fraudulently obtaining 7 million Naira.
Ismail was told that the funds were meant for the export of charcoal to Saudi Arabia.
However, the claim turned out to be false.
In December 2022, Mr. Azeez and Ablims Limited were accused of making false representations.
This led to the illegal acquisition of funds under the guise of business transactions for charcoal exports.
The specific charges detailed how the accused had conspired to commit the act of cheating, violating multiple sections of the Penal Code Law.
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A Strict Penalty
It was on this note that Justice H.H. Kereng handed down the sentence.
The sentence followed a guilty plea on conspiracy charges and obtaining money under false pretences.
The prosecution, represented by A.B. Kware, demanded for a strict penalty.
Kware echoed the need for justice and the future deterrence of similar fraudulent activities.
Final Ruling
The defence counsel Inusa Mohammed stood in contrast.
He pleaded for leniency, pointing out that this was Mr Azeez’s first criminal offence.
It’s the favorite time of the week for many working-class folks – the weekend! And what better way to relax and unwind than by enjoying some quality movies?
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Whether you’re looking for a thrilling adventure, a heartfelt drama, or a laugh-out-loud comedy, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this well-deserved break.
Here are some movies you can watch during the weekend.
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1. Deadboy Detectives
Two teen ghosts work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele until a powerful witch complicates their plans.
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2. Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver
A colony on the edge of the galaxy fights for survival against a tyrannical ruling force, relying on the efforts of a small group of rebels.
3. Strained
Strained is a deeply emotional family drama that explores the complexities of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
Strained weaves an overwhelmingly near-home tale, delving into the poignant journey of a young woman and her estranged mother.
4. Ajosepo
Ajosepo is a story that delves into the lives of Dapo and Tani, a young couple preparing for their wedding.
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5. Saving Onome
Saving Onome follows the journey of Tola (Nancy Isime) and Jite (Olumide Oworu), as desperate parents fighting to save the life of their chronically ill daughter, Onome.
As time runs out to raise money for the life-saving surgery, Tola and Jite are forced into a series of tough decisions where every choice carries weight and consequences.
Have you ever been in need of cash and didn’t know where to get loan because there are no licensed companies to give loans?
Or are you scared to approach the traditional financial institutions because you know they will turn you down?
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Well then you can stop worrying because the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has approved the license of 16 digital lending companies.
An image of logos of loan app companies
You see many people don’t know that the The digital lending landscape in Nigeria is growing.
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This is because many licensed loan app companies offering credit facilities to both individuals and businesses are springing up daily.
These loan companies, have been licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and they play a crucial role in providing financial services to the informal sector.
In this article we shall concern ourselves with the 16 CBN-licensed loan app companies actively operating in Nigeria’s digital lending space:
16 CBN-licensed Loan App Companies
Fast Credit Limited (FCL)
Fast Credit Limited (FCL), is a loan company that offers investment and loan products to individuals and SMEs.
FCL also provides micro and nano loans via its mobile app and USSD service.
Baines Credit Microfinance Bank Limited
Baines Credit Microfinance Bank Limited provides quick digital loans and salary advances for various sectors, including salary earners and MSMEs.
Greenbond Finance Company Limited
Greenbond Finance Company Limited facilitates instant loan services through its app Apply 24/7. It provides salary advances and asset finance without collateral or guarantor requirements.
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Ekondo Microfinance Bank
Ekondo Microfinance Bank focuses on credit facilities for clients in the South-South region, offering civil servant loans, salary advances, and fast cash.
Accion Microfinance Bank
Accion Microfinance Bank offers personal and business loans, including a School Fees Loan for easy payment facilitation.
Newedge Finance Limited
Newedge Finance Limited provides instant loan services through multiple apps such as Palm Credit, New Credit, Easy Buy, Xcross Cash, and Xcash.
Shepherd Trust Microfinance Bank
Shepherd Trust Microfinance Bank gives savings, investment, and loan products to MSMEs, with individual loans available to qualifying salary earners.
Firmus Microfinance Bank
Firmus Microfinance Bank provides financial services to individuals and SMEs, offering various loans through its mobile app, including personal, house, school, and car loans.
Cashbridge Microfinance Bank
Cashbridge Microfinance Bank Offers business loans, school fees loans, and home loans, among others, designed to fulfill customers’ financial goals.
Zedvance Finance Limited
Zedvance Finance Limited provides instant collateral-free loans through its MoneyPal App, tailored to customers’ specific needs.
Credit Direct Limited
Credit Direct Limited focuses on quick turnaround loans with minimal documentation and efficient processes, emphasizing customer service.
FairMoney
FairMoney processes instant loans of up to one million naira, along with banking services, for individuals and businesses.
Branch International Financial Services
Branch International Financial Services offers personalized loan offers through its mobile app, with loan eligibility determined using smartphone data.
Carbon Finance and Investments Limited
Carbon Finance and Investments Limited provides a range of financial services, including personal and business loans, payments, credit scoring, savings, and investments.
President Bola Tinubu may not be the of leaders but he is one ready to better the Nigerian using well planned economic reform.
You see Tinubu was never the favourite among Nigerians to become president but since he took the oath, he has been taking very difficult decisions.
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Some say he is not fit others say his health is failing but he is still going. However, one thing that is glaring is Tinubu’s desire to see the nations economic rise again.
An image of President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria in a meeting with Mark Rutte of the Netherlands
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms has given investors great confidence in the economy.
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Dutch Investors Ready To Come On Board
According to Rutte, Dutch investors have activated another set of $250 million worth of new investments over the next few months.
This includes a $100 million investment in a waste-to-wealth industrial facility in Nigeria’s Lagos State.
Rutte made this disclosure when he received President Bola Tinubu at his official residence, known as The Catshuis in The Hague, Netherlands on Thursday.
“You are promoting democratic governance and the solutions it can bring in dealing with problems of development.
“Many before you could not deal with fuel subsidies but you took the courageous decision alongside other important economic reforms.
And you took those decisions early in your term. It shows rare determination.
We noticed your stand in ECOWAS, all of these point to your commitment in leadership,” the Dutch P.M. stated.
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Nigeria Can Provide High-grade Lithium For Clean Energy
President Tinubu explained that Nigeria was well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits.
Tinubu said Nigeria offers opportunities across a pool of sectors and his administration is deepening reforms to enhance the investment climate.
He said Nigeria seeks robust, balanced, and mutually beneficial partnerships that will bring about value-addition in areas like solid minerals.
“Taking a holistic view of the world order, there is a tremendous opportunity between us across trade spheres but especially in solid minerals.
We have high-grade lithium deposits that we know can power the clean energy future of the world.
There is excellent value-additive opportunity in Nigeria. The world knows us for oil. They will soon know us for greater innovative exploits in other areas.
“We have an extremely dynamic youth population in Nigeria. It is a young country.
Over 70% of our population are under 30, and our 200 million plus citizens represents both a massive workforce and a massive market for international investors.
We Are A Better Nigeria For Our Youths
“If our young people know they can achieve a good future in Nigeria, they will stay at home and build our nation to greatness.
Lawful migration of trained Nigerian minds and hands will benefit Europe, and irregular migration will no longer be a source of fear in Europe if we partner effectively.
“This is what we want and it is why we are adamant about providing student loans and new credit opportunities to enhance the skills of our people.
Moreso, we intend to ensure that they can access a higher quality of life within their legitimate incomes.
Our economic reforms will transform our economy, and our young people will be the reason why,” the President stated.
President Tinubu asserted that his confidence in the Nigerian people gave him the courage to take difficult decisions on their behalf.
Tinubu also stated that he is fully aware of the need to give Nigerians the long-term tools they need to succeed.
“I am a determined leader of my people. I have and will continue to take the difficult decisions that will benefit our people, even if there is short-term pain.
We have gone through the worst of the storms.
I am unafraid of the consequences once I know that my actions are in the best long-term interests of all Nigerians.
“The Nigerian Naira is one of the world’s best performing currencies today. We took the necessary risk, and all resilient Nigerians kept faith with us.
They will be rewarded, and the reward will only be greater as we partner effectively with you on new opportunities for development.
As leaders, we must take decisions for the benefit of our nations, and we cannot shy away from that,” the President said.
Just a few days ago, there was speculation about whether Tunde Onakoya’s achievements would earn him an ambassadorial role.
Now, it’s official, Ogun State has appointed Tunde Onakoya as a Sports Ambassador.
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, names Tunde Onakoya, National Chess Master and Guinness World Record Holder, State Sports Ambassador.
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The announcement was made during a meeting between Governor Abiodun and Mr. Onakoya at his office in Abeokuta.
Additionally, the Governor declared the start of the State Chess Competition in honor of Tunde Onakoya, which will take place across the state.
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Governor Abiodun praised Tunde Onakoya’s global achievements, highlighting his determination, resilience, and hard work.
The Governor said, “I can see why you continue to be an inspiration to many young people across the length and breadth of this country.”
“You have gone further by establishing a foundation called the ‘Chess in Slums Africa’ ”
“Because you are determined to tell your story and encourage other children and get them out of the slums and give them hope and future.”
“We will be officially appointing you as our State Sports Ambassador. ”
We welcomed Mr. @Tunde_OD, the National Master of Chess and @GWR holder for the longest chess marathon. Beyond chess, he founded ‘Chess in Slums Africa’ to inspire and uplift underprivileged children. pic.twitter.com/XdFpF6lShy
— Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, CON (@DapoAbiodunCON) April 25, 2024
