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Isheri Killing: Police counter Army, reveals patient was stabbed by soldiers in Doctor’s presence

There’s yet another brewing face-off between the Nigerian Police and Nigerian army, following the counter statement on the killing of some residents of Isheri Olofin, a boundary community between Lagos State and Ogun State.   While the Assistant Director of Army ...

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Dolapo Badmus shares first photo of the woman filmed flogging a boy and locking him in a dog cage, confirms her arrest

Dolapo Badmus, the Zone 2 Police Public Relations Officer has corroborated OAP Dotun’s claim of arrest of the woman filmed flogging a boy and locking him in a dog cage.   TGB reported that the media personality said the woman was arrested on ...

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Nigerian lady, Ada shares her inspiring story as she becomes Google Devrel Manager for Subsaharan Africa

A Nigerian lady, Ada took to Twitter to share her inspiring story of working her way up the Tech ladder following her appointment as Google’s  Devrel manager for Subsaharan Africa.   Recounting how far she has come, Ada revealed that 5 years ago ...

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“When are we going to put a stop to forex for importation of petroleum products” Aisha Yesufu asks President Buhari

Aisha Yesufu has reacted to the directive given by the President to the CBN to stop providing forex for food import.   The outspoken activist took to Twitter to question when President Muhammadu Buhari will place a ban on foreign ...

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FG apologizes to India over El-Zakzaky, accuses Shiites leader of being ‘unruly’

The Nigerian government in a statement released by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Information and Culture, Grace Gekpe on Wednesday August 14, accused the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky of being unruly upon arriving India ...

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Leave CBN alone — Moghalu slams Buhari’s directive on non-provision of foreign exchange for food importation

Kingsley Moughalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has faulted President Buhari’s directive on non-provision of foreign exchange for food importation.   It was reported earlier that President Buhari while hosting APC Governors at his hometown ...

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Update: Two guards suspended, warden removed from prison where Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide

Two guards assigned to watch late US billionaire, Jeffrey Epstein the night he apparently killed himself in jail have been placed on leave and the warden has been removed as federal authorities investigate the financier’s death.   The announcement came ...

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Mathew Knowles highlights the hypocrisy of those who criticized Michelle Obama for showing her arms but are fine with Melania Trump posing in a bikini with a gun

Mathew Knowles has pointed out the hypocrisy in judging Michelle Obama for wearing a sleeveless dress that showed off her bare arms, yet letting it slide that Melania Trump posed in a bikini with a gun.   Beyonce’s father shared ...

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Man shot dead by unknown gunmen in Zaki-Biam

Unknown gunmen killed a man identified as Tavershima Dega, in Zaki-Biam town of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.   The killing of Dega, popularly known as Degata, happened last Thursday, barely three days after the chairman of Zaki-Biam ...

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Herdsmen clash in Imo over stolen cows

There was panic in Agbala, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State on Tuesday August 13 after a Fulani herdsman allegedly stabbed another in order to steal his cows, but was caught by other herdsmen who stabbed him repeatedly ...

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Lesbian frowns at US government’s plan to teach LGBTQ history in schools

A Lesbian lady has opposed plans by the State of Illinois to teach Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, Transgenders and Queers history in public schools.   @xquisite2121 in a thread posted on her timeline, said by forcing such history on children, it shows ...

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Househelp dies after faking her death to rob and blackmail her employers

A Twitter user took to the platform to narrate how a househelp died after faking her death to rob and blackmail her employer whose trust she gained.   The lady and her gang reportedly strike after she gains her employer’s trust, poisons their food, becomes ...

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Tanzania to publish names of married men to protect single women

Tanzanian Government is reportedly considering publishing the names of married men in the country to limit cheating and protect young women from “unnecessary heartbreaks.”   Speaking on Monday August 12, Dar es Salaam regional commissioner, Paul Makonda said the proposal was considered ...

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Selfish forces behind rift with Obaseki – Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has blamed his alleged face-off with Governor Godwin Obaseki on selfish forces.   The Former Governor of Edo State made the claim after a one hour meeting with Governor Obaseki and members of ...

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Nigerian youths now take processed urine to feel high – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed a new drug Nigerian youths take to feel intoxicated.   Shehu Dankolo, Head of Drug Reduction of the NDLEA in Adamawa State revealed that some Nigerian youths now take processed urine to ...

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UN probes North Korea for stealing money from Nigeria, others through cyberattacks

The United Nations (UN) initiated a probe against North Korea over allegation of illegally raising money for weapons of mass destruction programs through cyberattacks launched against 17 countries.   The Asian country was accused of raising $2 billion from its increasingly sophisticated ...

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Politicians are responsible for activities of bandits terrorizing the country – Abubakar Tsav

Abubakar Tsav, a former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State has said politicians are responsible for activities of bandits terrorising the country. Tsav spoke on Tuesday, August 13th in Makurdi that banditry and most insecurities occurring in the country were ...

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Kidnapped DPO regains freedom after paying N3m ransom

A Delta State Divisional Police Officer kidnapped along Benin-Asaba Expressway on Friday August 9, regained his freedom after reportedly paying a N3m ransom.   The DPO said to be in-charge of Galilee Police Station at Ute-Ogbeje community in Ika North East Local Government ...

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