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A community leader has been killed while others were abducted as bandits attacked Kaduna State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It was gathered that the gunmen shot dead the Mai Anguwa of Gashe community, Mr Philibus Andrew, in…
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Bobrisky Convicted for Naira Abuse, Pleads Guilty in Lagos Federal High Court. Nigerian cross dresser Bobrisky has been convicted by the Federal High Court in Lagos for Naira abuse after pleading guilty to the charges. During the court…
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Betty Akeredolu Remarries: Joins Akeredolu Family Through Union with Late Governor's Brother, Professor Wole Akeredolu.  Chief Betty Akeredolu remarried Professor Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother of the late…
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Renowned Activist Aisha Yesufu Criticizes President Bola Tinubu's Government In a bold statement, prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has directed scathing criticism towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government, accusing it of…
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Mama Ena Maud Alabi, mother of Kwara State Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, is dead. The Jamaican-born, Nigerian by citizenship and marriage, died in the early hours of Friday at the age of 98. She retired as a senior matron at the…
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An electric transformer exploded on Wednesday, April 3, leading to the death of a 9-year-old boy in Papalanto community in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The explosion killed Jomiloju Taiwo and injured his sister,…
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The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is set to meet the Ibadan kingmakers today (Friday). He is currently at his private residence at No. 1, Cassia Street, Alalubosa Government Reserved Area in the Ibadan South West Local…
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Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has chosen Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane as a better striker over Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Burley believes Haaland is not on the same planet as Kane in terms of all-round playing…
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A Nigerian lady, Ekwutosinam Ada, from Nsukka, Enugu State, has taken to Facebook to state that in her place, any child born in the marriage belongs to the husband. According to her, it does not matter if the husband is the biological…
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Human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, expressed concern yesterday that the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has become a government mouthpiece, deviating from the union's founding motives. Falana…
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The Kano State Government has filed eight corruption charges against former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, and five others. The charges, totaling billions of naira, include allegations of misappropriation and diversion of funds…
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Tinubu’s Message to ECOWAS: Unite Against Forces of Division President Bola Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states to unite, strengthen ties, and reject forces intent on causing division…
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One of the social media users sued by gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey for defamation has insisted that he merely stated an opinion that he believes is not a crime. The young man was one of the internet users who claimed Mercy…
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Nigerian Senate Vows Action Against Electricity Tariff Hike.  The Nigerian Senate has responded to the recent surge in electricity tariffs sanctioned by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), offering reassurance to…
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Pioneer Patient With Pig kidney transplants Discharged After Surgery In a groundbreaking medical achievement heralding hope for thousands languishing on organ transplant waiting lists, Rick Slayman has become the inaugural individual to…
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United States, US, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that Ukraine will become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. He stated this during a chat with journalists on Thursday at a summit to mark…
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There was a fire outbreak Abuja residence of Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, on Wednesday, April 3. The party also claimed that there was an assassination attempt on Abure. The National Publicity Secretary of…
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Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has been accused by the State House of Assembly of leaking government secrets and committing perjury. The Assembly noted that the allegations against Shaibu were impeachable offences. The…
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EFCC Provides Update on Arrest of Bobrisky for Alleged Money Spraying The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided an update on the arrest of popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, stating…
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The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has explained how gunmen were able to kill soldiers in Okuama community in Delta state. Musa said the hoodlums ambushed the soldiers because they went to the community without arms and…
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