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Federal Poly Offa lecturer slumps, dies in Kwara

  A Mass Communication teacher with the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Ayatu Momoh is dead. It was gathered that he slumped and died at a community meeting on Sunday in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State. Momoh, an Igala ...

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Saudi-bound businesswoman excretes 80 pellets of Cocaine at Abuja airport

A businesswoman heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser Hajj) has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja for ingesting 80 pellets of cocaine. A statement ...

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Manchester United appoint Rangnick as interim manager

  Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as their interim boss, with the 63-year-old German returning to the dugout following a spell as manager of sports and development at Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow. The Red Devils have ...

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Nigerian lady, Hannatu Yahaya dies on her wedding day

A Nigerian lady, Hannatu Yahaya has died on her wedding day. Hannatu got married to Isyaka Yusuf, in Kawon Maigari, Kano, on Saturday, November 27, but sadly died on the same day. According to her family members, they were preparing ...

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Covid-Positive Czech President Appoints New Prime Minister From Glass Box

Czech President Milos Zeman has appointed the leader of a centre-right alliance Petr Fiala as prime minister on Sunday in a ceremony he performed from a plexiglass cubicle after testing positive for COVID-19. Fiala leads a bloc of five centre ...

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Billionaire kidnapper, Evan’s co-defendant Chiemeka Arinze, dies in custody

A co-defendant with alleged billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, Chiemeka Arinze, has died in prison custody. Evans is standing trial alongside, Joseph Emeka, Chiemeka Arinze and Udeme Upong, over the attempted kidnap of Chief Vincent Obianodo, ...

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Omicron COVID variant in Nigeria, two travellers detected in Canada

Ontario’s Ministry of Health has confirmed two cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, in two individuals with recent travel from Nigeria.   The two travellers have been isolated, according to a statement by Ontario ministry of health.   “Today, the ...

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#EndSARS panel report: SERAP, 116 concerned Nigerians sue President Buhari

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 116 concerned Nigerians filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to direct and compel President Muhammadu Buhari to take immediate steps to ensure the arrest of soldiers and police officers ...

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78-year-old man arrested for killing 94-year old brother over sold land

The police have arrested a 78-year-old man, Moshood Habibu, for killing his elder brother over a land dispute in Ogun State. Habibu reportedly hacked his 94-year-old brother, Salisu Surakatu, to death with a cutlass, the Police Public Relations Officer in ...

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Bandits attack Jos Correctional centre

Yet-to-be identified gunmen, suspected to be bandits, on Sunday attacked the Jos Correctional centre. The bandits were said to have pretended to be on a visit before they opened fire on reaching the gate of the correctional facility. A senior ...

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Delta businessman, Anthony Mkpado brutally murdered

Unknown men have killed an Imo State-born businessman, Anthony Mkpado at his home in Ika South Local Council of Delta State. It was learnt that the 58-year-old Agbor-based electronics dealer was killed on Wednesday at about 2:00 a.m. along old ...

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Actress, Didi Ekanem’s house gutted by fire (Videos)

Actress Didi Ekanem’s house has been gutted by fire. The actress shared the videos of her house burning last night while lamenting that’s all she’s got. All her properties, and some cash went with the blaxe. Watch the videos below… ...

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Tears, pains as Government begins demolition of houses at Festac Phase 2 (Photos)

It’s been pains and tears for residence of Festac Phase 2 as the Government, yesterday, Sunday November 28, began to demolish some structures. This comes a day after an article announced that the Federal Housing Authority will soon begin mass ...

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Sule Alao Malaika surprises mother with a house (Video/Photos)

Fuji star, Sulaiman Alao Malaika has surprised his mother with a house gift. According to the musician who shared the beautiful news, his mother wasn’t aware of the surprise. So after taking her round the property he handed over the ...

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DSS raises alarm over terrorists’ plot to attack military bases

The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised an alarm over plans by terrorists to attack military bases in border towns across the country. The secret agency also put the Nigeria Customs Service on red alert to avert the pending ...

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NDLEA nabs 70-year-old woman, others with illicit drugs

A 70-year-old woman, Beatrice Aigbedion, has been arrested with over 5,000 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs in Edo State, The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) disclosed this via a statement issued on Sunday, saying its operatives nabbed the suspect ...

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New COVID-19 variant: Indonesia bans travels from Nigeria, seven others

Indonesia has announced an entry ban on travellers from Nigeria and seven other African countries to curb the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant first recorded in South Africa days ago. Other countries affected by the travel ban include travellers ...

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Coscharis Group CEO, Cosmos Maduka loses wife, Charity Maduka

Philanthropist and founder of Coscharis Group, Cosmos Maduka has lost his wife, Charity Maduka. She died today, 28th November 2021. Until her death, she was the vice-president of Coscharis Group. May her soul rest in peace 

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34-year old man allegedly r3pes friend’s 10-year-old daughter in Lagos

The Police in Lagos have arrested a 34-year-old man, Godwin Iroro, for allegedly r3ping his friend’s 10-year-old daughter. The command’s spokesperson, Adekunle Ajisebutu, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Mr Ajisebutu said that the suspect was ...

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NSCDC trains 2,000 students, 300 teachers on self-defence

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, says it has trained 2,000 students and 300 teachers on school security and personal protection in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by Hammed Abodunrin, the ...

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