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‘I’ve Helped Wizkid Build A Legacy’ – Jada Pollock Expresses Frustration of Being Labeled ‘Baby Mama’
In a recent interview with BET UK, Jada Pollock, talent manager and mother of Nigerian singer Wizkid’s children, shared her frustration about being reduced to the label of “baby mama.” Despite her pivotal role in Wizkid’s career, Jada’s efforts often go unrecognized. Jada began dating Wizkid in 2014, and the couple has two children together,…
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Kwara Govt budgets N540.4bn for 2025 fiscal year
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presented the 2025 appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly, substantially focusing on completing ongoing projects, starting new ones, and doubling down on social protection for the people of the State. Valued at N540, 368, 119, 765.00, capital expenditure gulps 62.1% of the fiscal plan,…
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NGF mourns children killed in Oyo Christmas party stampede
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the deaths of several children following an unfortunate stampede at a Christmas party in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Forum, in a statement by its Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, commiserated with the NGF Vice Chairman, Governor Seyi Makinde, the families…
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Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 2,500 personnel in Kwara
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Umar J.G. Muhammed, has ordered the deployment of 2,500 officers and men of the Corps to protect critical national assets and infrastructure, as well as ensure the safety of residents across the state for a peaceful and…
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Ease of Doing Business: KWSG, stakeholders strategise for 2025
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) has held a stakeholders’ engagement to assess the performance of the state’s Business Enabling Reforms Action Plans (BERAP) for 2024. The meeting saw government and business sector players going through the 2025 Draft BERAP, which introduces key reforms for a more robust, investor-friendly,…
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Macao actively integrates into China’s overall development
By Fu Zimei, People’s Daily The Hengqin Line of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT), which connects China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Hengqin Island in Zhuhai, south China’s Guangdong province, officially opened on Dec. 2 this year. The line has two stations, Lotus Station in Macao SAR and Hengqin Station, with a total traveling…
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Macao to build itself into sports hub
By Fu Zimei, People’s Daily “Whenever you stroll through the Reservoir Park or climb the Guia Hill Fitness Trail, you’ll always see people running, exchanging cheerful morning greetings, or offering words of encouragement. The atmosphere of health, optimism, and harmony is infectious, leaving a lasting impression of the city,” said a man surnamed Lin from…
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China’s internet development expands “blue oceans” of economic growth
By Li Zheng, People’s Daily At the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit held in the ancient water town of Wuzhen, east China’s Zhejiang province, a series of cutting-edge technologies captivated visitors – such as a headset that allowed people to see virtual products in real-world scenarios, and a robotic hand that could dexterously move…
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“Porcelain capital”Jingdezhen: a window into China’s openness and inclusiveness
By Zhou Shanshan, People’s Daily Jingdezhen, a city known as the world-famous “porcelain capital” in east China’s Jiangxi province, boasts a distinctive charm and artistic ambiance bestowed by its rich traditional ceramic culture. With over 2,000 years of history in ceramic craftsmanship, the small city has become a window into the openness and inclusiveness of…
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Barr. Hamza laments lives lost on Kano-Maiduguri road, writes to CoAS, Tinubu, and Zulum
From Abdullateef Bamgbose An Abuja based human Rights legal luminary, Barrister Hamza N Dantani, has raised an alarm on the deplorable loss of lives on the blocked section of the Kano – Maiduguri Expressway, adjacent Gomari way opposite Barwee Hotels, along Nigerian Air force Barracks, Maiduguri, Borno state. In a letter to the Chief of…