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Two UNIBEN students arrested over suspicions drowning of colleague after bruises were found on corpse

  Two students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Samson Kennedy and Wilfred Emmanuel, have been arrested by operatives of Edo state police command in connection with the death of their colleague, Francis Anude. The deceased was said to have ...

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Fire razes hotel in Onitsha

A hotel in Onitsha, Anambra State has been gutted by fire. This happened early Monday morning. The two-storey building is located around 3-3 area of the commercial city. Though the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained at ...

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14 Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

  The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed that 14 Nigerian pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia during the 2023 hajj operations. Usman Galadima, chief of operations and head of the NAHCON National Medical Team, disclosed this during a ...

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At least 30 shot at Baltimore party

  Baltimore officials say 30 people were shot overnight at a block party near the South Baltimore neighborhood of Brooklyn Homes. Police say three people are in critical condition and two people have died. Police say they received multiple calls ...

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NYSC explains delay in June allowance

  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said the delay in the payment of June allowance of serving corps members was due to the administration of funds by various banks who are yet to credit the corps members’ accounts. ...

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German court rules Islamic centre, Blue Mosque, extremist organisation

  The German Federal Administrative Court has ruled that the Blue Mosque, an Islamic center in Hamburg affiliated with the Iranian regime, is an “extremist Islamic organization.” Despite an objection and complaint filed by the center, the Administrative Court of ...

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Medical leave: Don’t rush back to Ondo, Jimoh Ibrahim tells Akeredolu

  Medical leave: Don’t rush back to Ondo, Jimoh Ibrahim tells Akeredolu Business man, cum Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, has advised Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu not to be in a rush to return back to the state over his medical ...

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Man arrested for locking up, starving wife for nearly two years

  For allegedly dehumanising, locking up and starving his wife for nearly two years in the Maiduguri Metropolitan Area of Borno State, a suspect, Abdullahi Isa, has been apprehended by the police. Following a report by rights groups, the suspect ...

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South Africa’s Zulu King, Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning

  South Africa’s Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is being treated in hospital for suspected poisoning, his traditional prime minister has said. The king sought medical attention in Eswatini as he is uncomfortable with seeking treatment in South Africa, Chief Mangosuthu ...

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Lead Pastor of The Evening Church, Runcie Mike dies ”suddenly’

  The lead pastor of The Evening Church, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Runcie Mike has died. He died on Saturday in Uyo, according to a statement from the church. Mr Mike, before his passing, made a Facebook post about a ...

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No words yet from kidnappers of Johnny Supermarket owner

  There has been no words yet from kidnappers of Johnny Supermarket owner in Owerri. Recall there was tension on Friday evening when gunmen reportedly kidnapped John Ugorji, the owner of Johnny Supermarket and Pharmacy at the popular Ikenegbu Layout ...

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OGUN: Gunmen storm Obafemi Owode church, kill pastor, abduct worshippers

  Gunmen on Saturday stormed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish in Ogun State, killing the pastor and abducting seven worshippers. The Ogun State So-Safe Corps Commander, Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the incident, saying his officers rescued the seven ...

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I’m not thinking of marriage now – Pastor Ituah Ighodalo

  The lead pastor of the Trinity House Church, Lagos, Ituah Ighodalo, has revealed that one of his daughters has warned him against remarrying.   Speaking during an interview with Arise TV, Ighodalo said, “It is not possible to say ...

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There will be food problem in Nigeria – Attahiru Bafarawa alerts FG

  Attahiru Bafarawa, a former Governor of Sokoto State and member of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, has alerted the Federal Government about an intending ”food crisis”. He also raised concern over the banditry in the North-West and ...

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Apple hits $3trn market value

  US-based multinational technology company Apple yesterday closed trading with a $3 trillion market value. According to CBS, Apple has become the first to achieve that feat in recent time. The 47-year-old tech firm’s shares closed up 2.3 per cent ...

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My BP would have risen if I lost my senatorial bid – Oshiomhole

  Sen. Adams Oshiomhole has said if he had lost his senatorial ambition, his blood pressure would have risen to 360 millimetres of mercury (mmHg) Oshiomhole said this during the post-inauguration/thank you party hosted in his honour by friends and ...

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Why Tinubu will have problems with Northerners – Primate Ayodele

  Why Tinubu will have problems with Northerners – Primate Ayodele The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a warning to President Bola Tinubu as he clocks one month in office. Primate Ayodele said Tinubu ...

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Singapore records highest suicides in 22 years

  Suicides in Singapore rose nearly 26 per cent last year to their highest level in more than two decades, reflecting the “unseen mental distress” in the city-state, according to a local NGO. The suicide rates among young people aged ...

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3 die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

  Three persons lost their lives while one other was injured in an accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on Friday. The accident involved a Toyota Sienna vehicle with registration number, BDG 426 HT and a DAF truck, marked RNG 558 ...

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Remi Tinubu to host Super Falcons ahead of FIFA World Cup

  The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, alongside top government functionaries, will attend the send-forth dinner of the Super Falcons ahead of the team’s departure for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The FIFA Women’s World Cup ...

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