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Buhari approves 159 new radio, television stations

President Muhammadu Buhari has granted approval to 159 companies, communities and institutions of higher learning to operate radio and television stations.   Malam Balarabe Ilelah, the Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), made the disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday ...

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EFCC arraigns Nigerian bizman, Abel Lesi Goka for $350,000 oil fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned Abel Lesi Goka for offences bordering on fraud. Goka was docked before Justice Modupe Osho Adebiyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gudu, Abuja. The businessman is the ...

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R Kelly’s ex-wife of 13 years says her heart breaks for her kids and victims

R Kelly’s ex-wife has spoken of her heartbreak for her children after the disgraced singer was convicted of multiple sex trafficking charges on Monday. The R&B star, whose legal name is Robert Kelly, was found guilty of all nine counts ...

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Court sentences man to 25-years imprisonment for defiling one year old

A 38-year old bus conductor, Seun Aina was on Tuesday sentenced to 25-years imprisonment by an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court for defiling a 15-month-old toddler. Justice Abiola Soladoye sentenced Aina after finding him guilty of defilement. “The ...

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Forensic reports reveals how Baba Ijesha allegedly inserted a car key into minor’s private part

A forensic report presented by a witness, Olabisi Ajayi-Kayode on Tuesday to Special Offenses Court in Ikeja has revealed that the embattled Yoruba actor, James Omiyinka, popularly known as ‘Baba Ijesha’, inserted a car key into the vag!na of a ...

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I’ve been through hell from a very young age – Annie Idibia

Annie Idibia, has revealed that she has been through hell from a very young age. The actress shared some of her experiences while growing up, stating that she had it rough. The celebrated screen diva and wife of Nigeria’s legendary ...

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2023 Presidency: Only God knows my future – Fayemi breaks silence

Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi, says only God knows what his political future holds in the 2023 general elections. Fayemi made this known on Sunday when he spoke on THISDAY Live, an interview ...

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Two feared dead as Shiites clash with security operatives

At least two persons were feared killed during a clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and security operatives in Abuja.   Reacting to the clash, FCT police public Relations Officer, DSP Josephine Adeh said the Shiites ...

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Female Afghan judges hunted by the murderers they convicted

They were the trailblazers of women’s rights in Afghanistan. They were the staunch defenders of the law, seeking justice for their country’s most marginalised. But now, more than 220 female Afghan judges are in hiding due to fear of retribution ...

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Mercy Aigbe pays condolence visit to Nkechi Blessing

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has visited her colleague, Nkechi Blessng Sunday over the demise of her mother. Her mom, popularly known as Iya Nkechi would have been a year older today but died days ago after complaining about a minor ...

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10 arrested as police foil cult initiation attempt in Delta

Police operatives have foiled a cult initiation attempt at Onicha-Ugbo community, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, arresting 10 suspects. Police Public Relations Officer of the State command, Mr. Bright Edafe who disclosed this in a statement, said some ...

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TB Joshua’s wife, Evelyn gives conditions for reopening church

Evelyn Joshua, wife of the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Temitope Balogun Joshua, T.B Joshua, has given conditions for the reopening of the church. Mrs Evelyn Joshua disclosed that SCOAN would resume church services following ...

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Will Smith confirms he’s had extramarital relationship and discusses open marriage with Jada

Will Smith has confirmed that his wife Jada Pinkett Smith was not the only person to have had an extramarital affair within their 24-year marriage. The couple’s relationship made headlines like never before last year after the Girls’ Trip actress ...

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Kenyan man thrown from 6th floor of night club for breaking beer mug

Police in Ruaka, Kiambu County, Kenya on Sunday evening nabbed three club workers in connection to the murder of a civilian. The body of Brian Macharia was found lying six floors from the drinking establishment where he was captured by ...

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One dead, 16 rescued as boat capsizes in Lagos

The National Inland Waterways Authority has confirmed one death while 16 passengers were rescued when an Ikorodu bound boat capsized shortly after it departed CMS Ferry Terminal at 4.35 p.m. The NIWA, Lagos Area Manager, Mrs Sarat Braimah, made the ...

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R&B singer-songwriter Andrea Martin dies at 49

Andrea Martin, the singer-songwriter who wrote songs for artists such as Monica and En Vogue, has died. She was 49. Martin’s death was announced in a statement shared to her Instagram Story.   “Dear Family and Friends, it is with ...

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Customs intercept Mazda saloon cars loaded with live cartridges concealed in sacks of garri

The Special Assignment Team of Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted three Mazda saloon cars loaded with live cartridges concealed in sacks of garri [cassava flour]. The Acting Comptroller in Charge of the Unit, DC Hussein ...

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Tacha confirms she has worked on her body

BBNaija star Tacha has confirmed she has worked on her body. A curious fan tweeted asking whether Tacha has finally gone under the knife and she affirmed saying yes. She joins the list of most female celebrities who have publicly ...

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Defence agency says local blacksmiths now manufacture AK-47

The Defence Intelligence Agency has said some blacksmiths in Nigeria now have the expertise to manufacture assault weapons such as AK-47. The DIA noted that while blacksmiths and the rifles they traditionally produce are an integral part of some cultures ...

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Everyone will lose out if Nigeria breaks up – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that if the country breaks up in any way or becomes the subject of what some people will like it to be, “all of us will lose out.” This is as he urged journalists ...

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9-year old Nigerian girl emerges winner of youth chess championship in Africa

A 9-year old Nigerian girl has emerged winner of a youth chess championship in Africa. Nigeria’s youngest gold medallist, Deborah Quickpen, emerged the winner of the just concluded U-10 Africa Youth Chess Championship in Ghana. The 9-year-old Bayelsa-born chess prodigy, ...

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