Suspected bandits who are believed to be illegal miners have issued a threatening ultimatum to residents of M.I Wushishi Estate in Minna, Niger State, to vacate their homes or face deadly consequences. The bandits invaded the estate, breaking windows and damaging cars. According to a resident who wished to remain anonymous, the attack occurred after […]
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Senator Ishaku Abbo from Adamawa State has denied any involvement in a controversial sex video that has gone viral. The video shows a man having sex with a woman, and some have alleged that the man is Senator Abbo. However, Abbo has vehemently denied this, stating that it is impossible to identify him in the
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LANRE LAOSHE The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has commended Lanre Laoshe, a former member of the House of Representatives, for repaying a student loan he obtained 35 years ago. Laoshe, an active member of Afenifere, repaid the loan of N3,189,217.00 (approximately $2,013.42) on August 27, 2024. Afenifere described Laoshe’s action as “very exemplary” and a
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The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denounced a Canada-based Nigerian woman’s threats against Yoruba and Benin people. In a video, the woman made anti-Yoruba and Benin comments, threatening to poison them. Obi described the comments as divisive and urged Nigerians to unite against tribalism. The woman’s identity was revealed by the Nigerians in
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Johann Rupert, a South African billionaire, has displaced Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, as the richest person in Africa. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Rupert’s wealth increased by $1.87 billion year-to-date, while Dangote’s wealth dropped by $1.7 billion. Rupert, aged 74, controls the world’s largest luxury watchmaker, Cie Financiere Richemont, through
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The Kano State Government has distributed 88 motorcycles and five operational vehicles to support the movement of front-line health workers in the implementation of various health programs in the state. The distribution ceremony took place at the Government House in Kano. The vehicles and motorcycles are intended to facilitate the transportation of program commodities and
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The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) has urged the Federal Government to collaborate with them to create new maps of the country, stating that the current maps are obsolete and cannot address the present realities. The NIS president, Dr. Matthew Ibitoye, made this call at the 4th NIS Lasis Ali Memorial Lecture in Ibadan. According
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The Obeagu community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State is in a state of despair due to lack of basic amenities and access to essential services. The community is cut off from the rest of Ebonyi State due to the deplorable condition of the 15-kilometer road that leads to the community. Residents have
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Two Chinese nationals, Chen Wenguang and Liang Ding, have been abducted in Ogun State. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when the duo left their company, Good One Carton Company, to visit friends in Kémta Village. They were kidnapped around 1:45 pm along Onigbedu Road in the Kémta/Abule-Owu area. According to a police source, the
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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria. In a post on his X handle, Obi honored the memories of the deceased, stating, “These individuals gave their lives while advocating for better
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