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Three Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to a combined total of 11 years in prison by the Portsmouth Crown Court in the UK for their involvement in defrauding major phone companies of over £400,000. The organized crime group targeted companies including Vodafone, EE, O2, and the Carphone...
In a recent interview, Nigerian politician Ned Nwoko revealed that he married Regina Daniels as a virgin and insists on marrying only virgins. He emphasized that a woman must be a virgin for him to consider marriage. Nwoko also mentioned that he married Daniels because they come from the same...
Following the passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Thursday, March 14, at the age of 81, the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is set to ascend to the throne as the next Olubadan, pending approval from Governor Seyi Makinde. Governor Makinde confirmed...
User "aishadaughter" on X app highlights the lack of reported discrimination against Indians living in Africa compared to the perceived Afrophobia and anti-black sentiment in India. Expressing confusion over why Africans continue to visit India, the user refuses to consider a trip there...
A disturbing incident unfolds as a boyfriend reportedly assaults his pregnant girlfriend for twerking onstage despite having a broken arm. The altercation, shared on social media, prompts outrage and concern. Users express shock at the boyfriend's violent reaction, calling for his removal and...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and three others to court over alleged involvement in N84 billion money laundering offenses. Alongside Bello, his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Sulaiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu are accused of...
At the Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, businesswoman Memunat Adeoye has petitioned for divorce from her husband Abdullateef, citing poor feeding and lack of care as the primary reasons for ending their five-year marriage. Adeoye lamented that during her pregnancy...
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, passed away at the age of 81. Having ascended the throne two years prior, he was presented the Staff of Office by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on March 11, 2022. Makinde confirmed Oba Balogun's demise, expressing profound...
In the wake of the abduction of 287 students from a school in Kuriga, Kaduna State, the Defence Headquarters has revealed significant challenges in the ongoing rescue operations. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, addressed the media on Thursday, March 14th...
kidnappers in Kaduna have issued a chilling ultimatum, demanding a staggering N1 billion ransom for the release of abducted students and staff from the LEA Primary School Kuriga. The threat looms heavy as the kidnappers vow to end the lives of the hostages within 20 days if their demands remain...
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