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Megan Markle’s half sister faces cyber-bullying after writing several controversial online articles about the Duchess

Samantha Markle, Meghan Markle’s estranged half sister, is reportedly being investigated by police for online bullying. The investigation comes after American police received complaints from no fewer than four countries including Canada, Sweden and the UK. Samantha who hails from Virginia allegedly ...

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228 inmates escape from Kogi Prison

There’s been a jail break in Kogi after a flood occassioned by a heavy downpour led to the collapse of Koton Karfe custodial centre.   Comptroller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Jaafaru Ahmed who confirmed this said the flood witnessed at about 3am ...

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These photos of Nigeria Air Force officials and their dogs at the Counter Terrorism Exercise has got Nigerians talking

The Nigeria Airforce shared these photos online from its officers Counter Terrorism Exercise conducted along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road today October 28th.   Nigerians are having a field day examining the photos. See more of the photos below  

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Border closure is yielding positive results for Nigeria – CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele has said the closure of Nigeria’s land borders by the Federal Government is yielding positive economic results for the country.   He said before the borders are reopened, “there must be concrete engagements ...

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Malaysian lady who defrauded U.S athlete of $1.2m with fake Ni­ger­ian oil investment, jailed

59-year-old Cheah Siew Im who defrauded people in the United States with stolen identities and false stories for almost 20 years, has been jailed after she was caught speeding in Virginia driving a Porsche and using her old roommate’s driving license. ...

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Mompha’s alleged foreign accomplice arrested in N1.8b Lagos home with charms

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Lebanese identified as Hamza Koudeih and two others suspected to be accomplices of Dubai-based Nigerian social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha a.k.a Mompha.   Operatives of the anti-graft agency arrested Koudeih after ...

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Pastor shares photos of a “thief/hired killer” sleeping stark naked in front of his house after breaking in

A Nigerian pastor, Ephraim Ononye on Monday, posted photos of a suspected thief, who allegedly broke into his house in Obosi, Anambra, while he was at a church service in Abakaliki on Sunday October 27.   Read the post published on ...

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The new minimum wage applies to only federal government workers – Nigerian Governors Forum

  The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reacted to the new minimum wage agreement between the federal government and organised labour, and according to them it only applies to federal government workers.   Speaking after the Federal Executive Council directed the National Salaries, ...

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Nigerians tackle Pastor Adeboye over his prayer

Pastor Adeboye’s prayer which was shared on Twitter has started off a controversy on the social media platform.   The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer’s prayer centered on suspension of protocols, rules and criteria just like God ...

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Another Nigerian killed, 2 others injured by unknown gun men in South Africa

A Nigerian man has been killed by yet to be identified gunmen in South Africa.   Confirming this to the News Agency of Nigeria NAN, Odefa Ikele, the National Spokesperson of Nigerian Union South Africa, said the deceased, Chikamso Ufordi, who hailed ...

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FG criticised for hiring Turkish firm to produce all Nigerian military, paramilitary uniforms

Following the directive by the Federal Government that all military and paramilitary uniforms should be given to a Turkish company, in partnership with Kaduna State DICON, stakeholders in the textile and garment industry have kicked against the development, saying the ...

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Nigerians on twitter reacts as ASUU meets with the leadership of the National Assembly over payroll system controversy

As the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU meets with the leadership of the National Assembly today, Twitter users have taken to the platform to react to ASUU’s stance on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS.   Earlier in October, ...

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Only a sycophant will express an unhappy attitude over someone’s excessive exposure on social media – Oge Nsimah writes

  Sharing a rather different perspective on social media exposure, writer Oge Nsimah says ‘only a sycophant will express an unhappy attitude over someone’s excessive exposure on social media’.   See her full piece below… It’s only a sycophant that express unhappy ...

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Police Inspector, one other person abducted in Abuja

A Police Inspector and one other person have been kidnapped in Abuja.   According to reports, the Police Inspector identified as Selven and a man identified as Nengba Mundi, were reportedly kidnapped at Rubochi community in Kuje Area Council of the ...

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Nigerians arrested and deported by Indonesian government for allegedly spraying money during Pastor Odumeje’s visit (video)

  Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje’s recent visit to Indonesia, has reportedly led to a raid targeted at Nigerians by the country’s government over an alleged “display of wealth at the event”.   The church program was reportedly organized by some Nigerians living ...

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I want to become one of the most powerful women in the world – Nigerian transgender says as she shares her story

A Nigerian transgender identified as Isabella Harisonqueen, has shared her story on Facebook while also expressing her wish to become one the most powerful women in the world.     According to Isabella, she has always known there is a beautiful ...

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Fire breaks out at FIRS headquarters (video)

  A fire incident was recorded in the early hours of today October 28, at the headquarters of the Federal Inland Revenue Service in Abuja.   A canteen used by the agency’s staff members at the headquarters’ annex was gutted by ...

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