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He is young, handsome and charismatic. His star quality woos you from the go. His rhetoric about a better Nigeria appeals to even a passive listener. All it takes is a stage and a crowd and watch Architect Hattinsha Clement Bankat enlighten you on how to get set free from the conspiracy that has kept younger Nigerians from aspiring to leadership positions at the corridors of power. Hattinsha Clement Bankat The second edition of his annual leadership lecture series set that st
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Over the years music consumption has undergone evolution from vinyl to cassette to CDs and now streaming has taken the center stage. Its introduction has taken a few years to settle in but with its current impact worldwide; what was once termed the future of music consumption is now a reality. Artists from different parts of the world have their music on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Jay Z powered Tidal and a host of others. As the minutes tick by, these s
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Dr Smith rocked a face cap, sneakers and a white caftan. As he strolled he enjoyed a constant what’s up Dr Smith from people as they made him stop for a hand shake or a hug. It was evident the emcee’s got the love and support of the people, the location was Old Airport Junction but it wasn’t hard to tell, Smith attracted the same reception anywhere he went in Jos. You could tell from the way his face covered various posters and fliers of different shows which ushered in 201
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