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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is grappling with a financial setback, hindering preparations for Nigeria's contingent to the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Despite having finalized all contracts for the hajj operation, NAHCON is facing challenges in remitting payments to service...
A tenant is in shock after receiving an astonishing list of demands from his late landlord's family for the deceased's funeral contribution. Shared on a messaging app, the unexpected requests include one big goat, 150,000 naira, 5 cartons of beer, 5 packs of malt, 16 Igbo kola nuts, and 1 bottle...
A blaze engulfed several shops in an undisclosed location, with its origins still under investigation. Speculations suggest that the fire may have been ignited by miscreants in retaliation for the killing of a food vendor named Musa. Emergency responders, including firefighters and security...
The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Ituku Ozalla, Enugu State, fell victim to a brazen attack by gunmen. The assailants, suspected to be kidnappers, targeted the teaching hospital, a vital institution affiliated with the University of Nigeria, leaving shockwaves within the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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