American rappers should learn from Nigerian artists – Kanye West

American rapper, Kanye West, has urged his colleagues to learn from Nigerian afrobeats artists, Jewish investors, Chinese and Indian tech gurus. In a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, West criticised American rappers, claiming they often lack understanding of the legal and business aspects of music and rely on foreigners for assistance in those areas. He…

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Wema Bank Releases Audited Results for FY 2024, Profit Before Tax Soars 135% to ₦102.5bn Billion; Proposes N1.00 final dividend per share; commences N150bn Rights issue in April 2025

Lagos, Nigeria – Wema Bank Nigeria (“Wema” or “the Bank”)) has released its audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended December 31st, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX).  Wema Bank reported profit before tax of ₦102.51bn, representing an increase of 135% over the ₦43.59bn recorded in the corresponding period in 2023. The Bank…

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Iluyomade was prohibited from RCCG, had no idea about establishing church – City of David elder

A senior member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Quincy Ayodele, has refuted claims that the former Pastor-in-Charge, Idowu Iluyomade, rebelled against the church before establishing his own ministry. Ayodele explained that she had anticipated Iluyomade’s reinstatement to either the City of David or another parish after completing his…

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Jigawa gov pardons 10 inmates

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has pardoned 10 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service in the state. The state NCoS spokesman, Sani Jahun, made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Dutse, on Monday. Jahun said the inmates were pardoned by the governor after they were recommended…

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South Korea court to rule on President Yoon’s impeachment Friday

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will issue its long-awaited ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment Friday, months after he was suspended for declaring martial law. Yoon’s December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule plunged South Korea into political chaos, after he sent armed soldiers into parliament. Lawmakers defied the troops to vote the measure down…

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