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In the latest assessment by VisaGuide’s World Passport Index, the Nigerian passport has retained its position among the bottom ten globally, currently ranking at 191 out of 199 countries. The passport's stagnant value places it alongside nations like North Korea, Iraq, Libya, and others...
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In a startling revelation, Madam Alimot, a woman in her 50s, has unveiled a clandestine operation she participated in, in collusion with a pastor based in a southern state of Nigeria. Their modus operandi centered on orchestrating sham spiritual healings during church services, preying on the...
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Amidst a surge in cybercrime targeting vulnerable individuals, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has taken decisive action against seven Nigerian nationals accused of participating in elaborate romance scams. The individuals, identified as Bolanle Christina Odeyale, Oghenemine...
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In a recent court hearing at the Lagos High Court Sitting in Ikeja, John Ayoh, a former Director of Information Technology at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), testified against former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. Ayoh alleged that Emefiele had a practice of accepting bribes before awarding...
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In a harrowing incident in Jos, Plateau State, a man allegedly mutilated his wife's hand over a dispute involving a mere N3000. According to Bashir M Usman, a resident of Jos, who shared the appalling incident on Facebook on April 29, 2024, the man reportedly severed his wife's hand from the...
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Nigerian fashion entrepreneur Zahani Kuma, popularly known as Mr Reliable, has etched his name in the annals of history by completing a staggering 115-hour ironing marathon. The marathon, held at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja from April 23 to 28, was a bid to set a new Guinness World Record for...
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In a shocking turn of events near Hainault Tube station, a man wielding a sword has been arrested after multiple stabbings, including two police officers, rocked the community. The Metropolitan Police swiftly responded to reports of a vehicle crashing into a house, followed by chilling...
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The release of the 2024 UTME results by the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has sparked widespread discussion across Nigeria. The data revealed a significant challenge, with over 76% of candidates scoring below 200 out of a total of 1.9 million who participated in the...
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Attahiru Bafarawa, former Governor of Sokoto State, has emerged as a vocal critic of the escalating banditry plaguing Nigeria's northern regions. In a poignant address to journalists on Monday, April 29, 2024, Bafarawa painted a grim picture of the impact of bandit activities on agricultural...
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Following the dissemination of aerial footage showcasing the demolition of a landmark beach, social media platforms erupted with a cascade of reactions from concerned Nigerians. The video, capturing the destruction, stirred a spectrum of emotions ranging from frustration to sadness and even...
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