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Histone acetylation-dependent clustering of BRD2 instructs transcription dynamics
Abstract Bromodomain (BD) and extra-terminal domain (BET) proteins are key regulators of RNA polymerase II (Pol II)-mediated transcription and their BDs represent promising drug targets. Yet, the interplay between histone acetylation and the chromatin dynamics of individual BET proteins with respect to transcriptional regulation is not fully understood.
VIDEO: How Meghan vibed to Ayuba’s 'Koloba Koloba' during recent visit
Nigerian Fuji singer, Adewale Ayuba, also known as Mr Johnson, has shared a moment when Duchess Meghan was spotted dancing to his chart-topping hit, “Koloba Koloba.” Ayuba shared the video on his Instagram account on Monday with the caption, “Even HRH Meghan and Harry know how to Ta tan de ile, thank you for this moment. ” In the video, Meghan was spotted rhythmically swaying her shoulders along to the music.
Giving first salary to pastors not our culture - Kanayo
Kanayo O. Kanayo, and son Renowned Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo, who recently welcomed his son Clinton Mbaise, into the world of filmmaking, decided to honour African tradition by accepting his first paycheck for his work on set and gave him fatherly blessings. Kanayo pointed out that those who give their first salaries to their pastors are not following African culture, adding that observing the tradition of their ancestors has led to the progress of many people in the country.
VIDEO: Give your first salary to your father for his blessing not your pastor, says Kanayo
Renowned Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo, who recently welcomed his son Clinton Mbaise into the world of filmmaking, decided to honour African traditions by accepting his first paycheck for his work on set and gave him fatherly blessings. Kanayo stated that observing this culture from the ancestors has led to the progress of many people in the country. Clinton was paid N50,000 after completing his first movie production with his father.
Cyber-security levy: Tinubu govt interested in milking dying economy -Obi
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PHOTOS: Nigerian couple holds church wedding with just 10 guests
Nigerian couple holds church wedding with just 10 guests A yet-to-be-identified Nigerian couple turned heads on social media with their church wedding which was attended by only their closest family and friends, with just 10 guests in total. The wedding took place at a church in an undisclosed location on Wednesday.
How I tried to stop Onakoya from playing chess - World record breaker's father
The father of Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, Pa Onakoya, has said that he was never in support of his son playing chess, stating that he never knew that Chess would make him popular. According to him, when Tunde was a child, whenever he saw him playing chess, he would pack everything away because he wanted him to focus on his academics. On April 17, Onakoya commenced his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
Tinubu to open African counter-terrorism summit Monday
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday open the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, and shared on his Facebook page on Sunday.
My Dreams of Lifelong Marriage Have Taken Different Direction -Mabel Makun
The wife of popular Nigerian comedian AY, Mabel Makun, has said that her silence on the recent breakup with her husband should not be misunderstood, stating that she has faith in a brighter future. She also regretted that her dreams of a lifelong marriage have taken a different direction. This was disclosed in a post shared on her Instagram account on Wednesday, as she further expressed gratitude for the supportive messages she received from family members and friends.
Lagos police boss orders clampdown on phone thieves
Lagos State CP, Fayoade Adegoke The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has ordered increased security architecture and patrols as part of its effort to stop the rise in phone theft in the state. PUNCH Online reported last week that a Nigerian film director, Biodun Stephen, in a viral video reported the increase in cases of phone theft where victims have to pay to retrieve their phones.
Tinubu condemns Borno, Kaduna abductions, orders immediate rescue of victims
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the abduction of some internally displaced persons in Borno State and students in Kaduna State. Tinubu has directed security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue the victims and ensure that justice is served against the perpetrators. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, and shared on his Facebook page on Friday.
[PICTORIAL] N1.3bn fraud: General Overseer acquired hotel, others with subscribers' funds - EFCC
Investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has revealed fresh facts on the alleged criminal activities of the General Overseer of Faith on the Rock Ministry International, Apostle Theophilus Ebonyi. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the commison’s Facebook page on Wednesday. According to the statement, Ebonyi acquired a 23-room hotel, a pure water factory, two blocks of a primary school with the proceeds of his alleged fraudulent dealings with his subscribers.
Trump promises largest deportation in history if re-elected
Former US President Donald Trump A former US president, Donald Trump, has said that if re-elected, his administration would work hand in hand with the Governor of Texas, Abbott, and other border states to stop the invasion of illegal immigrants, seal the border, and rapidly begin the largest domestic deportation operation in history. According to him, those President Joe Biden has let into the country should not get comfortable because they will be going home.
VIDEO: Fayose's Brother, Isaac stops minister driving against traffic in Abuja
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose’s younger brother, Isaac Fayose, said he stopped the vehicle of an unamed minister who was driving against the traffic in Maitama, Abuja. The video, which is currently trending on social media was shared on the younger Fayose’s Instagram account on Wednesday, with the caption, “I had to stop a minister today for passing one way in Maitama Abuja….
Unmask illegal miners behind Ibadan explosion, Sowore tells Makinde
The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has asked the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and security agencies to answer nagging questions about the explosion that rocked Ibadan late Tuesday evening. According to Sowore Governor Seyi Makinde, and security agencies have to answer questions concerning tho the alleged illegal miners responsible for the deadly explosion.
Infinix gifts latest phone to lady criticised for waking up at 4.50am to cook for husband
Debbie Credit: X| _Debbie_OA, Infinix Nigeria has offered its latest device, Infinix Hot 40, to the Nigerian lady who was criticised on X for saying that she wakes up at 4.50am daily to cook for her husband. The smartphone company disclosed this in a tweet shared on its X handle on Saturday, with the caption, “Hi, #_Debbie_OA we love that you use one of our phones currently.
Tinubu congratulates Ganduje at 74
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his 74th birthday. Tinubu’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, and shared on his Facebook account on Monday.
You lied-Emeka Ike's brother replies actor's ex-wife, son
Veteran Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike’s brother, Victor, has said that the allegations made by the actor’s ex-wife, Suzanne Emma, and his son in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo were all lies, urging the actor’s son, Michael, to apologise to his father for the abusive words and insults.
How I was assaulted at an Owerri event - Okey Bakassi
Popular Nigerian Comedian, and actor, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, well known as Okey Bakassi has shared his experience, saying he was physically assaulted at an event in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The Imo State indigene took to his Instagram account on Saturday, to share his ordeal, revealing that the attackers threatened him after he allegedly told them to allow a free flow of wedding photographs.
VIDEO: Kidnapped Abuja musician, band members regain freedom
The team Credit: Instagram| woli_palash Nigerian Juju musician known as Omoba De Jombo Beats and his crew members allegedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen while returning from an event in the Federal Capital Territory have reportedly regained freedom from their abductors. A video shared by a Nigerian musician, Adegbodu Taiwo, also known as Ejireadegbodu on his verified Instagram account showed them alighting from a bus after they were released in the early hours of Thursday.
Yuletide: Eight security tips for festive outings
The festive season can be a time of joy that Nigerians come together to celebrate and party with friends, family, and loved ones, but for some, it can feel particularly isolated without close family or friends around them. For others, however, it can be a time for them to carry out their crimes. In this report, PUNCH Online gives you some security tips you must know this festive season. Don’t accept free rides or give free rides to strangers.
'Dey Play', 'Idan', Other Popular Nigerian Slangs In 2023
In Nigeria with over 200 million citizens, people are fond of communicating with unique words or phrases into. Nigerians continue to create new slangs to enable them to have a “coded” conversation with one another. Below are few of the slangs that made it into the country’s culture in 2023: 1. Dey Play This slang is commonly used by Nigerian youths. It is a way of telling someone to stop deceiving him/herself and be more realistic.
One killed as tree falls on moving vehicle
By Eric Patrick One person has been confirmed killed after a tree fell on a moving mini commercial bus, on Murtala Mohammed Highway in Calabar, the State capital Tuesday morning, National Daily Report. Eyewitness told our correspondent that the yet-to-be-identified passenger boarded the bus to work in the early hours of today. A Facebook user identified as Christ TI, told National Daily that the tragic incident happened close to the State Universal Education Management Board in the state capital.
National Daily reporter narrates ‘One Chance’ experience in Lagos
By Eric Patrick Eric Patrick, a reporter with National Daily newspaper, has narrated his ordeal in the hands of ‘one chance’ robbers in Obalende area of Lagos penultimate Friday. Patrick had boarded a bus right in front of the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi enroute Obalende around 2.pm The bandits, who were also on board the vehicle, robbed him and one other commuter of their belongings, assaulting them in the process. “They were four.
DSS’ siege on our Lagos Office has never happened – EFCC
By Eric Patrick The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos State Command, has condemned the unannounced siege at their office on No.15 Awolowo road, Ikoji by agents of the Department of State Service, DSS, on May 30, 2023. EFCC reveal that the siege is shocking because this has never happened to the commission. According to EFCC, the entrance to their office was barricaded with armoured personnel carriers, depriving operatives access to their offices.
Photos: Buhari confers Tinubu, Shettima the GCFR, GCON honours
By Eric Patrick The outgoing Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday conferred on President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima the national honours of Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, GCFR, and Grand Commander of Order of the Niger, GCON, respectively.
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