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An unspecified number of individuals tragically lost their lives as bandits launched a brazen assault on a market in Madaka community, located in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Witnesses recounted the harrowing ordeal as the attackers descended upon the bustling market around 3...
Wakanda
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In a bid to contest the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria's (NMCN) new certificate verification guidelines, a group of nurses has taken legal action against the Council, along with the Minister of Health and others. The dispute arises from the NMCN's circular issued on February 7, 2024...
Wakanda
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Thousands of Nigerian Muslims are facing uncertainty as they may miss the 2024 Ramadan Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia due to the authorities' decision to halt Umrah visa issuance. The development has sparked anxiety and agitation among intending pilgrims, especially with Ramadan nearing its...
Wakanda
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In a groundbreaking medical feat, doctors from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have achieved a major milestone in organ transplantation. Richard Slayman, a 62-year-old man from Weymouth, Massachusetts, suffering from end-stage renal disease, has become the first human recipient of a...
Wakanda
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Reports have surfaced regarding the imposition of a N100 levy on pedestrians carrying heavy luggage seeking access to the Yaba pedestrian bridge in Lagos. A viral video on Instagram shared by Guardian Nigeria depicted instances where individuals, believed to be thugs, obstructed the passage of...
Wakanda
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Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended a pregnant woman for orchestrating her kidnapping. The incident unfolded when Chiedozie Ubah reported to the police that his wife, Rosemary Ubah, had gone missing after leaving for a hospital scan. Subsequently, a demand...
Wakanda
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A Lagos resident has criticized the Commissioner of Environment for allegedly prioritizing the arrest of pedestrians crossing highways instead of addressing thug extortion on pedestrian bridges. In a statement, the resident questioned the commissioner's focus, pointing out the prevalence of...
Wakanda
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The United Kingdom Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has expressed concerns over the potential exploitation of the UK higher education system by international students who may be using university courses as a cost-effective route to obtain work visas. Cleverly has called for a review of student...
Wakanda
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Madonna University's founder claims only girls graduate as virgins, sparking a flurry of reactions from Nigerians. Some dismiss the statement with humor, while others question its relevance to tertiary education. Social media users share jests, disbelief, and even personal experiences, with one...
Wakanda
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In the early hours of the morning, a devastating fire broke out in the Dosumu area of Idumota, Lagos Island, destroying properties worth millions of naira. The fire, believed to have originated from the second floor of a four-story building, quickly spread to four neighboring buildings...
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