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A Nigerian woman is advocating for immediate DNA testing after childbirth, sharing a harrowing experience where nurses in a general hospital nearly handed her baby to the wrong person. The woman expressed her concerns, emphasizing the potential for mix-ups in maternity wards and the need for...
Wakanda
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Relatives of two top Binance executives detained in Nigeria have spoken out, shedding light on the ongoing legal turmoil surrounding the cryptocurrency exchange platform. The detained officials, identified as 39-year-old Tigran Gambaryan and 37-year-old Nadeem Anjarwalla, were reportedly in...
Wakanda
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In a tragic incident on Tuesday, a fire broke out in the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Maiduguri, Borno State. The fire occurred in the Muna Alamdari IDP camp, resulting in the unfortunate loss of two children's lives. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time...
Wakanda
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Victor Abayomi, the former chef to Akinwunmi Ambode, the ex-governor of Lagos State, finds himself behind bars, accused of stealing valuables worth millions at the politician's Ikoyi residence. The once-trusted culinary aide was presented before the Yaba Magistrate court by the State Security...
Wakanda
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Mustapha Abubakar, one of the 287 students abducted by bandits from a school in Kuriga community, Kaduna, bravely shares the harrowing details of his escape from captivity. Abubakar reveals the dehumanizing treatment they endured, comparing it to being treated like cattle. Forced to walk for an...
Wakanda
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Nigerians, particularly those in the low to middle-income bracket grappling with soaring food prices due to nationwide inflation, are experiencing a notable respite. Despite Nigeria's inflation soaring to a two-decade high of 29.90% in January 2024, recent market surveys reveal a reduction in...
Wakanda
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Image Credit: Ian Jones Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, issued a public apology on Monday regarding an edited official family photograph that stirred controversy and prompted news agencies, including AFP, to remove the image from their systems. The photo, featuring Kate with her...
Wakanda
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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) have jointly declared a 7-day warning strike, plunging the nation's higher education system into uncertainty. The move comes as a response to the non-payment of four months'...
Wakanda
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Atedo Peterside criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his behavior at the Wigwe Family Funeral in Port Harcourt, describing it as in poor taste. Peterside revealed his disapproval of Akpabio's comments, expressing concern over the insensitivity of the Senate President's actions during...
Wakanda
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The Sultanate officially announced the commencement of Ramadan after confirming the sighting of the Crescent moon. Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, shared the news on Twitter, stating, "The Sultanate has confirmed a single sighting claim, and His Eminence the Sultan will soon make an...
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