December 27, 2022

[GIST] Food prices continue to rise in November – NBS

[GIST] Food prices continue to rise in November – NBS

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The National Bureau of Statistics said that prices of selected food items increased in November. This is, according to the NBS Selected Food Prices Watch Report for November 2022, released in Abuja on Monday. The report said that the average price of 1kg bonelessbeef on a year-on-year basis, increased by 29.00 per cent from N1,812.03 recorded


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[GIST] Cultists murder Ogun bus driver, wife demands justice

[GIST] Cultists murder Ogun bus driver, wife demands justice

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The family of a 35-year-old commercial bus driver, Oluwaseun Atoyebi, has been thrown into mourning after he was shot dead by suspected cultists at Makogi, in the Magboro area of Ogun State. PUNCH Metro gathered that Oluwaseun, who resided at Ibafo, was asked by a friend, identified only as Femi, to intervene in a fight


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[GIST] Be innovative, Abiodun tells MTU, others

[GIST] Be innovative, Abiodun tells MTU, others

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The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has enjoined Mountain Top University, other institutions and research centres in the state to come up with inventions that will contribute to national development. Abiodun who was the guest lecturer at the fourth convocation of MTU spoke on ‘The youths as catalysts in building Nigeria’s future.’ He emphasised


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[GIST] Nigeria needs right environment to attract investments – Economist

[GIST] Nigeria needs right environment to attract investments – Economist

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As Nigeria’s economic crisis deepens, DEBORAH DAN-AWOH speaks with Chief Economist and Country Manager of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Dr Andrew Nevin, on possible solutions to the problems Recently, the World Bank said that continued rate hikes could lead to a global recession. How would such a recession impact the Nigerian economy? I think it’s very likely that


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[GIST] Table-toping Arsenal beat West Ham, go seven points clear

[GIST] Table-toping Arsenal beat West Ham, go seven points clear

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Arsenal have defeated West Ham 3-1 to extend their points at the top of the Premier League table by seven points. Arsenal gave a thrilling performance at the Emirates Stadium on Monday in their Premier League clash with the Hammers. Although they were a goal down in the first half they went on the stun


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December 26, 2022

Nigerian-SA Based Timskilz Breaking Boundaries in Branding, Events & More

Nigerian-SA Based Timskilz Breaking Boundaries in Branding, Events & More

 






 Timmy Campbell, popularly known as Timskilz, is one of the few Nigerians breaking


boundaries in the diaspora. He is currently one of the most sought-after events,


brand/marketing managers and publicists in Johannesburg, South Africa.


Timskilz was born and raised in Lagos state, Nigeria. He studied Media


Communications and Public Relations at the prestigious Olabisi Onabanjo University


(OOU) Ago Iwoye in Ogun state where he earned his Bachelor's degree and got a


Diploma in Radio and TV Presentation at the National Broadcast Academy (NBA) in


Lagos.


While a student at the OOU, Timskilz was already the Head of Content and Music


Promotion expert at Naijaloaded.com.ng, Nigeria's number-one music and


entertainment website.


Timskilz’s vast experience in the music and entertainment industry was evident in his


unique PR strategies, media and promotional plans. He was also an associate


publicist for some A-list artistes including Olamide, Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold, Ayo


Jay, Aramide, Niyola, Black Magic while at Inglemind Digital music distribution


company, owned by popular music Mogul Bolaji Kareem now a powerhouse at


Empire Africa.


In 2018, Timskilz left Naijaloaded and relocated to South Africa. Today, he is the


Chief Brand/Marketing and Event Manager to @boothsandton and @Room130bar


one of the Biggest NightClub in Johannesburg, South Africa.


In November 2018, he etched his name on the high achievers' list by being part of


some remarkable projects such as the “First Annual Booth Festival” #BoothFest18


Headlined by one of Africa’s biggest music exports, Wizkid. He steered the


marketing, PR and social media team to a successful turnout that happened to be


the best outdoor music fiesta in Johannesburg.


The brand strategist didn't stop there. He got more accolades under his belt after he


curated numerous club events. Timskilz has, indeed, played host to some of the


biggest names in Africa, the likes of Burna Boy, Davido, DBanj, Kizz Daniel, Seun


Kuti, Ice Prince, K Cee, 9ice Bryann (BBNaija), White Money (BBNaija) and many


more.


As they have all performed @Boothsandton alongside South Africa’s top artistes and


DJs such as AKA, Nasty C, Cassper Nyovest, DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Musa


Keys, Major League and Nadia Nakai among others.


Without a doubt, Timskilz has carved a niche for himself as one of the successful


names in the business of entertainment, brand, talent management and PR in


Africa.



Meanwhile, despite the career success recorded so far, his latest moves which


include the establishment of Spotlight Media Africa, LyricsHub24 among others


suggest that the sky is just a starting point for him as he continues to hoist the


Nigerian flag with pride.

[GIST] Man in court for defrauding church investor

[GIST] Man in court for defrauding church investor

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The police have arraigned a man, Daniel Ogbonna, before a Yaba Magistrate’s Court, Lagos State, for allegedly obtaining N1.4m from some residents under the pretext of investing the money in a scheme and paying back N5m within six weeks. PUNCH Metro gathered that the complainant met the defendant at a Catholic church, where the latter


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