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10 people have died in Nigeria's ongoing protests over police brutality, Amnesty International says
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Makeup Technique: Back to Basics
We are bringing on our AGS Lightbox session the super amazing Oluwayomi Odu-Onikosi, Area Retail Trainer with @maccosmetics@maccosmeticsafrica to teach members of our community how do do their own make up and it will be LIT! This webinar is scheduled to hold on 15/10/2020 Time: 8 pm WAT. AGS LIGHTBOX is a weekly capacity building webinar open to only AGS Tribe Community members. Learn more
Business
FG approves tax holiday, importation waiver for miners
Olamilekan Adegbite, minister of mines and steel development, disclosed this while speaking to journalists in Abuja, ahead of the 5th annual Nigerian mining week to hold from October 12-16. Adegbite (pictured) said the purpose of the virtual event is to showcase the mining potential of the country to a global audience. Read more
Nigeria now Africa’s largest rice producer –FG
Nigeria is now the largest producer of rice in Africa, the Federal Government said on Tuesday. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, said this in Abuja at an event to mark the 2020 World Food Day, celebrated annually on October 16. Read more
Air travel records low COVID-19 infections with 44 total cases
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has demonstrated the low incidence of in-flight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. Since the start of 2020, there have been 44 cases of COVID-19 reported in which transmission is thought to have been associated with a flight, inclusive of confirmed, probable and potential cases. Over the same period some 1.2 billion passengers have travelled. Read more
Tecno unveils new operating system
TECNO has announced the release of the latest version of its operating system, HiOS 7. A statement by the company on Tuesday said the latest version of the Operating System comes with a lot of upgrades and fresh visual looks. Read more
10 people have died in Nigeria's ongoing protests over police brutality, Amnesty International says
Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) At least 10 people have died in protests over police brutality in Nigeria, Amnesty International said Tuesday. The the human rights group told CNN police have used excessive force against unarmed protesters since the protests started last Thursday. Read more
FG will double Nigeria’s airports by 2023 – Minister
The Federal Government on Tuesday declared that it would double the number of airports across Nigeria by 2023. Nigeria has about 31 airports currently. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria operates 26 of the facilities, while others are largely run by states. Read more
Social
EndSARS: Wizkid says 'Made In Lagos' will not drop on October 15
On October 13, 2020, Nigerian superstar, Wizkid hinted that his album, 'Made In Lagos' which was set for an October 15, 2020 release has now been postponed. This hint came via his Twitter account after a fan asked him, "#SarsMustGoNow ......but @wizkidayo MIL go still drop?" He then replied, "Not yet !! Mad times!!" Read more
Genevieve Nnaji slams Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers state for banning #EndSars protest
Nollywood goddess, Genevieve Nnaji has slammed the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike for banning the #EndSars protest in the state. The governor had announced that the planned #EndSars protest in the state is prohibited. The movie star took to her Twitter page on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, where she dragged the governor over his declaration. Read more
Actress Chacha Eke expecting 4th baby, says pregnancy behind bipolar disorder
Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke Faani has revealed that she is expecting her 4th baby which was the reason behind her public meltdown a few weeks ago. The movie star made this known via her Instagram page on Monday, October 12, 2020. Read more
Oritsefemi's wife Nabila Fash celebrates Caroline Danjuma after he called her out over marriage crisis
Nabila Fash has celebrated her bosom friend and movie star, Caroline Danjuma after she was called out by her 'estranged' husband, Oritsefemi. The music star called out Danjuma for being the brain behind the crisis in their marriage. In a post shared via her Instagram page on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, the businesswoman praised Danjuma for their tested and trusted friendship. Read more
AGS Quote of the day
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney
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