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Police Officer Found Dead Inside Apartment In FCT A Month After Losing His Father

October 14, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The lifeless body of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Musa Yakubu, attached to the Yaba Divisional Police Headquarters in Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory has been found…

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AFCONQ 2025: No Food For 13 Hours – Boniface Reacts As Libyan Authorities Hold Super Eagles Hostage

October 14, 2024 Musa Jibril

Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface has voiced out his frustration after the Libyan authorities left Austin Eguavoen’s side stranded at the Al Abaq Airport for almost 13 hours after landing…

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How Ex-Kaduna State Governor, Makarfi’s Son Died – FRSC

October 14, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The death of Faisal, the son of former Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, has been confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). It had earlier been reported how…

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SWAN Lifts Suspension On Two Executive Members

October 13, 2024 Musa Jibril

The leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, at the national level, has lifted the suspensions of two members of its National Executive Committee, NEC. The suspended members,…

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VeryDarkMan Raises ₦21.6m In 24 Hours For His New NGO (Video)

October 13, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

VeryDarkMan, the Nigerian activist and social critic, has announced receiving ₦21,620,780 just 24 hours after launching his NGO. In a video circulating on social media, the Nigerian activist provided a…

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NPFL: Dogo Ready To Move On From Nasarawa United’s Loss To Remo Stars

October 13, 2024 Musa Jibril

Nasarawa United head coach Kabiru Dogo has promised that his team will bounce back from the disappointing loss to Remo Stars. The Solid Miners were thrashed 3-0 by their hosts…

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AFCON Qualifiers: Libya vs Nigeria – Second Leg: Date, Time Where To Watch

October 13, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

AFCON Qualifiers: Libya vs Nigeria – Second Leg Showdown, where to watch, kick off Tim and all you need to know. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are getting ready for…

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Kwara Commissioner Of Police Holds Strategic Security Meeting With Stakeholders

October 13, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Kwara State Police Command, led by the police commissioner, Victor Olaiya, has convened a high-level strategic security meeting at the Police Officers Mess, GRA, Ilorin, as part of the…

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How Evangelism Led Me To Italian Church Where Choir, Church Workers Were Prostitutes — Pastor Emmanuel

October 13, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

In this interview, Pastor Olumide Emmanuel, founder of Calvary Bible Church, shares how his evangelism efforts brought him to a church in Italy filled with commercial s*x workers. The clergyman,…

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Nigeria Under Tinubu Becoming A Failed State- Bishop Adaji

October 13, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese Most Rev Anthony Ademu Adaji has lambasted the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu saying he is leading Nigeria into a failed State. Most…

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Thailand Returnee Arrested With N3.1bn Heroin At Lagos Airport (Photos)

October 13, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the arrest of Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simon Peter, a returnee from Thailand, for importing 13.30 kg of heroin worth over N3.192 billion…

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Ballon D’Or: A Top Player – Dida Names Possible Winner Of Award

October 13, 2024 Musa Jibril

Brazil football legend, Dida, has said Vinicius Junior deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Dida, speaking with Stats Perform, hailed his compatriot as “a top player” Vinicius was unable…

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The Faces Of 2 Men Nabbed For Alleged Threat To Burn Down Woman’s House In Benin

October 13, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Two suspects have been arrested by the Edo State Police for alleged conspiracy, threat to life and arson on one Evelyn Akpan. The Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo disclosed this…

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Rivers LG Poll: We’ll Not Go To Court – Councillorship Candidates Declare

October 13, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Coalition of Councillorship Candidates in the recent 2024 local government elections in Rivers State says it will not contest the results of the elections held on October 5 in…

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Commotion As Train Crushes 50-Year-Old Man To Death In Lagos

October 13, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The deceased’s sister, whose name is not known yet, informed the police that she received a phone call around 9 am, alerting her that her older brother had been fatally…

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EPL: He’s Good – Ex-Everton Chairman Names Manager Man Utd Should Appoint As Ten Hag’s Replacement

October 13, 2024 Musa Jibril

Former Everton chairman, Keith Wyness, has urged Manchester United to appoint their former player Michael Carrick as their new manager to succeed Erik ten Hag. Wyness insisted that Carrick, who…

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I Was Pained, I Couldn’t Sleep For One Week – Seun Kuti On Being Snubbed By Davido (Video)

October 13, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Seun Kuti, the popular Nigerian singer, has recalled the frustration he felt about not being invited to Afrobeats megastar Davido’s wedding. Recall that dignitaries from all walks of life attended…

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NPFL: Sunshine Stars Coach, Boboye Praises Players For Win Over Rangers

October 13, 2024 Musa Jibril

Sunshine Stars technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye has commended his players for the victory over Rangers. Stephen Chukwude’s lone strike earned the Owena Waves a 1-0 win over the reining Nigeria…

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How A Nigerian-British Man Got A 7-Year Jail Term In US For Multi Million-Dollar Fraud

October 13, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

A 45-year-old Nigerian-British man, Oludayo Adeagbo, has received a seven-year prison sentence in the U.S. The man was jailed for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar business email compromise (BEC) scheme.…

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NPFL: Ikorodu City Win First Game, Rangers Fall In Ijebu Ode

October 12, 2024 Musa Jibril

Newcomers Ikorodu City won their first game in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season, thrashing Bendel Insurance 3-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday. Rivio…

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