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In a shocking turn of events at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally, gunfire broke out, leaving multiple people injured and triggering panic among the massive crowds gathered at Union Station. Two armed individuals were swiftly taken into custody by Kansas City police. The...
Wakanda
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Amidst growing economic challenges and a prevailing sense of hopelessness among Nigerians, Paul Salami, the parish priest of St Michael Catholic Church in Abuja, calls on Christians to use the 2024 Lenten period for fervent intercession. Speaking in Abuja, Mr. Salami emphasized the need for...
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In the face of the unprecedented rise in living costs in northern Nigeria, a peculiar trend is emerging as many turn to rice grains known as 'afafata' - a term in the widely spoken Hausa language, meaning "battling." These grains, typically rejected by millers or sold to farmers for fish feed...
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The Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) has uncovered a significant lapse in the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) record-keeping, specifically regarding money recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) between 2016 and 2019. The 2020 Audited report of...
In a recent announcement, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) revealed the results of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) for private candidates. Candidates who participated in the examination, held in Nigeria from October 27 to December 20, 2023, can...
Wakanda
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In a highly anticipated announcement, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, held between October 27 and December 20, 2023. The examination, a pivotal gateway...
Wakanda
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised strong objections to the recent bilateral agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, formalizing the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). The controversial aspect of the deal permits English lawyers to practice in Nigeria...
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As Valentine's Day unfolds, some single women express their desire for more profound gestures of commitment. In a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), these women voice concerns about enduring long-term relationships without any prospect of marriage. They emphasize a...
Wakanda
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In a significant update to the tragic helicopter crash involving Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen, their son Chizi Wigwe, and former Nigerian Exchange Group Chairman Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released images of the...
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In a shocking turn of events, suspected operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly carried out a midnight operation at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State. The students' lodges were allegedly invaded around 2 am, leading to social media...
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