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Naira’s free-fall continues, hits record low

Naira fell significantly against the U.S. dollar at both the unofficial and official markets on Monday, taking what has become the trend in the last week to a new low.   According to abokiFX.com, a website that collates black market ...

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Yoruba Nation agitators, others storm UN headquarters in New York

Yoruba Nation agitators and other self-determination groups have arrived at the United Nations Headquaters in New York. Earlier, the Chairman of Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination, Professor Banji Akintoye, has declared that a Million-Man Freedom March would hold opposite ...

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‘Still nobody’s ex’ Actress Mercy Aigbe shades her estranged husband Lanre Gentry over his new marriage

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has stated she is nobody’s ex in new photo she shared on her Instagram page.   This is coming after her ex-husband Lanre Gentry took to social media to express his excitement of marrying a new ...

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DSP Josephine Adeh appointed as new FCT PPRO

DSP Josephine Adeh has been appointed as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A statement by the new PPRO on Tuesday in Abuja said the appointment was with immediate effect. Her appointment was ...

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BBNaija: Biggie gives Liquorose secret task against Emmanuel

Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, Liquorose has been instructed by Biggy to start a fight with her love interest Emmanuel. Biggy gave Liquorose the secret task during her diary session on Tuesday. She was also instructed to avoid him ...

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I have no plan to unseat Sanwo-Olu – Gbajabiamila

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says he has no plan to unseat Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as he is doing well and deserved a second term ticket. In an interview aired on Channels TV on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila said ...

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Yoruba actress, Kemi Korede celebrates her daughter as she turns 13

Kemi Korede’s daughter, Temidara is 13 today. And her proud mother took to her Instagram page to celebrate her on her special day. She wrote; ”Omo mi,Ayo mi,Ife mi,Temidara,Arikeademi!!!I would never be able to put into words how I feel ...

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Insecurity: Low students, teachers attendance mars school resumption in Kaduna

Only few students and teachers have resumed school in Kaduna State despite the government’s approval for schools to reopen from September 12, 2021. Daily Post reports that as at the second day of resumption, the number was still very low ...

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People stood by watching as I got robbed in traffic — Terry Apala

Popular Nigerian rap artiste, Terry Apala, has taken to his Instagram account to share with his fans that he was a victim of armed robbery last night. In a video posted on his page, the singer showed how his assailants ...

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Boris Johnson’s mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, dies aged 79

The prime minister’s mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, has died aged 79. A notice published in the Times newspaper said she died “suddenly and peacefully” at St Mary’s Hospital in west London. Boris Johnson once described his mother, who was a ...

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Lawyer allegedly kills tricyclist with ‘charms’ in Ilorin

A tragic incident occurred in Ilorin, Kwara state capital on Monday, when a tricyclist known as ‘Feargod’ was reportedly killed by a yet to be identified lawyer. The incident occurred around 2000 hours at the Garin Alimi roundabout in the ...

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Sex worker slits Lagos trader’s stomach with blade, victim dies

A trader, Sunday Emmanuel, has lost his life after a suspected s.e.x worker, identified as Precious, allegedly slit his stomach with a blade at FESTAC Town in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. PunchMetro gathered that Emmanuel had ...

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4 Dead, Others Missing As Flood Sweep 26 Vehicles, 166 Houses In Abuja (Photos)

Four residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) lost their lives as floods ravaged Trademore Estate and others. The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) carried out rescue operations between September 12 and 13. The intervention followed Sunday’s heavy rainfall at ...

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31 suspected internet fraudsters busted in Benin, 13 exotic cars recovered

No fewer than 31 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Head, Media and Publicity of the Command, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, said the suspects ...

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Twins fall to their death from 10th floor while mum was live streaming on Facebook

Two-year-old twins fell to their deaths from the 10th floor of an apartment block while their mum was live streaming on Facebook. The tots – Moise Cristian Petrice and Beatrice-Erica Petrice – were reportedly being watched by their mum’s pal ...

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Rita Dominic remembers her late mum 20 years after her death

Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic has taken to Instagram to celebrate her mother’s posthumous birthday, 20 years after her death. Sharing photos of her on her wedding day, she wrote; ”Our beautiful Mother on her wedding day. We remember her fondly ...

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Pasuma announces the birth of his grandchild

Alhaji Ajibola Pasuma, has announced the arrival of his latest grandchild. He expressed his joy over the arrival of his granddaughter on his Instagram page. Sharing the news, he wrote; “LATEST GRANDPA!!!!!!!!!!Haliamdulilahi Oluwaseun ooooo, Tank God……….welcome to the family of ...

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Demba Ba: Former Chelsea and Senegal striker retires from football

  Former Chelsea and Senegal striker Demba Ba has announced his retirement from football. Ba took to social media on Monday to make his decision public, almost a month after he left Swiss Super League club Lugano.   He joined ...

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Governor Obiano leads protest against IPOB sit-at-home order

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, today led a protest against the continued sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra. The governor led a protest to some streets in Awka, the state capital, and urged residents to return to their ...

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Save Iyabo Oko: Foluke Daramola seeks financial support for veteran actress, says she’s been ill for 5 years

Veteran Yoruba Actress, Kudirat Odukanmi Eluyemi popularly known as Iyabo Oko is sick. She has been seriously ill for about 5 years now. According to sources, the elderly acress is down with stroke. Some of her younger collegues have now ...

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Sit-at-home: Gunmen invade Imo School, chase WASCE candidates away

Unknown gunmen have attacked the Comprehensive Secondary School, Nkume in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State following the declaration of sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.   The armed men reportedly invaded the school premises ...

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EU appoints 25 Nigerian youths into decision-making board

THE European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Monday inaugurated a 25-member Youth Sounding Board, a body of young Nigerians, who will help in shaping and implementing EU programmes and strategies in the country for more inclusiveness. The union ...

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