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An 86-year-old woman is embroiled in a desperate battle to recover N19 million after falling victim to a blind herbalist's scam. The elderly woman, identified as Madam Alimot, sought the herbalist's help to cure her daughter's illness and perform money rituals to save her remaining children from...
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The National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has contradicted President Bola Tinubu's statement that the subsidy era for petroleum is over, asserting that the Federal Government is still paying subsidy. Osifo, who also...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, emphasizes the importance of both sides exercising restraint and placing the safety of civilians as a top priority. This diplomatic move by Nigeria aligns with international efforts to urge a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. The...
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has made the decision to indefinitely suspend the N-Power program due to irregularities within the scheme. The program, which was launched to address youth unemployment and promote social development, is facing challenges related to the utilization of funds and...
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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a final warning to Arise Television, citing concerns over the use of derogatory and incendiary remarks in its programs. The warning, dated October 6, 2023, and signed by NBC’s Director-General, Dr. Balarabe Ilelah, urged the TV station to...
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Nigerian literary icon Professor Wole Soyinka has issued a 30-day ultimatum to those disputing his academic records, challenging them to provide proof. He called on his critics to submit their evidence to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices...
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On October 6, 2023, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, provided a shocking update on the mysterious death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. During a press briefing at the state Command headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, CP Owohunwa revealed that...
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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that there is substantial evidence linking Nigerian singer Naira Marley and socialite Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, known as Sam Larry, to the assault on late singer Mohbad while he was alive. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, provided...
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Haneen, the bride whose wedding turned into a nightmare when a fire broke out, has been left unable to speak due to overwhelming grief. Haneen and her new husband, Ravan, were enjoying their slow dance at the wedding venue in Qaracosh, near Mosul, Iraq, when the blaze erupted. The fire is...
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A TikTok user, who bears a striking resemblance to Nigerian musician Naira Marley, has expressed frustration over the negative attention he has been receiving due to his likeness to the singer. In a viral video, he pleaded with the public, saying, "I'm not Naira Marley. I'm not Naira Marley...
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