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In the aftermath of a loud explosion that rocked Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday evening, the Oyo State Government has urged residents to remain calm as investigations into the incident are underway. The cause of the explosion, which was heard in various parts of Ibadan, remains unknown...
Wakanda
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In a devastating incident, two individuals lost their lives, and numerous properties were destroyed in the Sango Area of Ibadan due to a gas leak explosion at the Ace Mall business complex. The explosion sent shock waves across the entire Ibadan metropolis, with eyewitnesses describing the...
Wakanda
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In a candid address on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu shared insights into the intricate political landscape he inherited from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at the book launch, "Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser Media and Publicity (2015–2023)," penned by Femi...
Wakanda
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Parts of the popular Ace Mall in Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, collapsed following a powerful explosion that shattered windows in various locations, including homes and buildings throughout the city. Before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the explosion triggered widespread panic as thousands of residents...
Wakanda
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In response to the alarming surge in insecurity nationwide, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has summoned a crucial meeting with the Force Management Team and Tactical Squads. The move comes after reports of brazen bandit attacks on residences, culminating in the tragic...
Wakanda
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In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through Yobe State, civil society groups, including lawyers, human rights advocates, and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), are calling for justice following the brutal murder of Ammi Adamu in Damaturu, the state capital. Ammi Adamu, a Yobe...
Wakanda
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Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur, currently ranked seventh in women's singles, announced her decision to donate a portion of her prize money from the ongoing Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals to aid Palestinians affected by the conflict in Gaza. Jabeur, emotionally discussing the...
Wakanda
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In the wake of the tragic murder of 13-year-old Folorunsho Ariyo by kidnappers in Abuja, grief and anger have swept through Nigeria as citizens express frustration over the perceived lack of government action. The incident unfolded on January 7 in the Sagwari community, where armed kidnappers...
Wakanda
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In a bold move to address the escalating insecurity, kidnapping, and persistent attacks plaguing residents of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner for Public Complaint, Dalhatu Ezekiel, delivered a fervent plea on Monday. Speaking at a press briefing specifically organized to...
Wakanda
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Image Credit: Prime Ministers Office In a significant update, the United Kingdom has expanded its list of approved companies eligible to sponsor skilled immigrants through the temporary worker immigration route. As of January 12, 2024, the latest data reveals a substantial increase, with 99,856...
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