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Wakanda
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In a distressing tweet, a Kwara State University student reported a dire situation, revealing one student dead and another fighting for life. The campus witnessed gunshots, teargas, and the presence of EFCC, NDLEA, and the police. The authorities are allegedly restricting access, causing...
Wakanda
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In a disturbing video, an unidentified Islamic cleric has stirred controversy by declaring that Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, deserves death due to her role as a pastor. The cleric claims that the Muslim/Muslim ticket that brought President Bola Tinubu to power was a scam, asserting that...
Wakanda
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In a bid to tackle the challenges posed by the increasing cost of living and recent protests, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative. The state government plans to engage local food vendors, colloquially known as 'Mama Put,' to feed between 1,000 to...
Wakanda
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In a troubling turn of events on Thursday, suspected hoodlums seized control of trailers laden with foodstuff in the Suleja Area of Niger State, leading soldiers to open fire. Witness Alhassan Abdullahi reported that the criminals blocked trailers en route from Abuja to Kaduna, setting fire to...
Wakanda
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Amid Nigeria's escalating cost-of-living crisis, private schools are grappling with a severe shortage of teachers, as educators desert classrooms in protest over meager salaries. The situation, exacerbated by the economic fallout from President Bola Tinubu's reforms, has left school owners...
Wakanda
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The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, who was arrested alongside other party members in Benin City, has been released from custody. The arrest, prompted by a petition from the LP Youth Leader loyal to a factional chairman, raised questions about internal party disputes...
Wakanda
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A pregnant Muslim woman's photo on X, showcasing her 33-week baby bump, stirred online controversy. Despite being fully covered, some X users criticized her for sharing the image, arguing it goes against traditional expectations of modesty for Muslim women. The post drew mixed reactions, with...
Wakanda
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Renowned British-Nigerian cosmetic doctor, Oluwafemi 'Tijion' Esho, recently admitted to an 'improper emotional relationship' with a patient, sparking controversy over allegations of exchanging Botox treatments for explicit content. In a medical tribunal, details emerged that Dr. Esho allegedly...
Wakanda
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In a bold and defiant response to the Department of State Services (DSS), the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the DSS's plea to shelve their planned nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28. The DSS had cautioned against...
Wakanda
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Reesa Teesa, the Atlanta woman behind the viral TikTok account @reesamteesa, has emerged as an unexpected internet phenomenon. Her 52-part TikTok series, titled "Who TF Did I Marry?!," recounts the intricate and unsettling tale of her whirlwind romance, marriage, and eventual separation during...
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