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Jaden Smith reveals mother Jada Pinkett Smith introduced psychedelic drugs to family
Hollywood star Jaden Smith has revealed his mother actress Jada Pinkett Smith introduced him and the rest of the Smith family to psychedelics. According to the Alcohol and Drugs Foundation, USA, psychedelic drugs also known as hallucinogens are mind-altering drugs that produce changes in perception, mood, and cognitive function. Psychedelics affect all the senses, altering
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Akwa Ibom: Police parade father over murder of 35-years old only son
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Friday paraded one Aniekan James, a native of Ikot Ndot village in Ukanafun Local Government of the state, who allegedly murdered his only son, 35 years old, Odudu Aniekan James. The State Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durusinmi while parading the suspect along with 268 others arrested for various
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Cross River gov orders arrest of persons involved in killing of aged woman
Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu has ordered the arrest of 14 persons and some others for their involvement in the gruesome murder of one Madam Martina Okey Itagbor of Old Netim, in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state. The late mother of four was burnt by the group led by Christopher Sunday and
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Google’s first West Africa director resigns
Google’s first West Africa Director, Dr. Juliet Ehimuan has announced her departure from the company. She made the announcement on LinkedIn on Friday where she expressed her intention to pursue a broader role within the regional technology landscape. Before her appointment as Google’s West Africa Director, she served as the company’s Country Director for Nigeria.
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Subsidy removal: Address economic hardship, Falana urges FG
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, (SAN) has urged the Federal Government to urgently address the suffering of Nigerians as a result of the fuel subsidy removal. Falana made the call while featuring on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme on Friday night. He noted that the fuel subsidy regime is a result of the irresponsibility of
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Osun: Adeleke orders payment of pensions
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a directive for the immediate payment of pension entitlements as planned in the template released earlier this year This was stated in a press release issued by the governor’s spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. Adeleke said this when he received thought leaders who had come to pay him a
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Army makes more redeployments as generals retire
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has approved the appointment and redeployment of Major Generals, and Brigadier Generals, amongst several other senior officers across formations and units in the country. In a statement on Friday night, the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the development was part of efforts
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Enugu govt warns against erecting structures on waterways
The Enugu State Government has warned residents against erecting structures on waterways, dumping waste and refuse on drainages and deliberate obstruction of canals. This warning comes as the state commenced the reinforcement of different means to address the imminent erosion and environmental challenges it is predicted to face within the next couple of months. The
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RMD, Afolayan, Osiberu, others join Oscars academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, organisers of the prestigious Academy Awards, aka Oscars, has invited some Nollywood actors and filmmakers to join the organisation. A statement published on their website during the week stated that Richard Mofe-Damijo, Kunle Afolayan, Jade Osiberu, Shola Dada and CJ Obasi, were among the 398 ‘distinguished artists
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Oyo gets new CP
The Oyo State Police Command has got a new Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat. Hamzat replaces Adebowale Williams, who was recently promoted to Assistant Inspector General of Police. The PUNCH reports the Police Service Commission appointed Hamzat. Williams had last Friday assumed duty as the 32nd AIG in charge of Zone 7 headquarters, Abuja.
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