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The Celestial Church of Christ has reversed its decision to invite Afrobeat singer Portable and Fuji musician Pasuma to perform at its praise night in Lagos. The announcement of the singers' participation stirred controversy on social media, with many expressing disappointment and questioning...
Wakanda
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In the early hours of Friday, December 1, 2023, the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State, faced an attack by unidentified gunmen, as reported by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The assault, occurring at 3:30 am, prompted a 30-minute...
Wakanda
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A Nigerian Air Force MI-35P helicopter crashed in Port Harcourt during an operation against economic saboteurs, as confirmed by NAF spokesman Edward Gabkwet. The incident occurred at 7.45 am, and fortunately, all five crew members on board survived with only minor injuries. The helicopter's...
Wakanda
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The Ooni of Ifè, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, sparked controversy by asserting that every woman possesses a manipulative spirit, equating it to witchcraft, during a visit by the cast of the Real Housewives of Lagos to his palace. Hosting members like Toyin Lawani, Iyabo Ojo, Tania Omotayo, Mariam Timmer...
Wakanda
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In a media briefing ahead of World AIDS Day, Dr Afam Obidike, the commissioner for health in Anambra, revealed alarming statistics indicating that 98,960 residents in the state are living with HIV/AIDS, making Anambra the 5th highest in HIV prevalence in Nigeria and the highest in the South...
Wakanda
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Image Credit: NDTV A 70-year-old woman in Uganda, Safina Namukwaya, has given birth to twins through IVF treatment at a fertility centre in Kampala. The Women's Hospital International and Fertility Centre (WHI&FC) celebrated the "extraordinary achievement," emphasizing the strength and...
Wakanda
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Image Credit: Number 10 On "Piers Morgan Uncensored," the outspoken British broadcaster revealed the names of two royals allegedly expressing concerns about the skin color of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son, Archie. The revelation, stemming from Dutch copies of Omid Scobie's book...
Wakanda
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In a concerning trend, the President of the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists, Dr. Olubusola Alagbe-Briggs, reveals that more than 400 consultant anaesthetists have left Nigeria in the past two years seeking enhanced opportunities abroad. Speaking at the society’s 31st annual scientific...
Wakanda
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In a tragic incident in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, armed bandits targeted hunters, resulting in 18 fatalities and several injuries. The attacks occurred in two separate incidents, with 15 hunters losing their lives during a battle near Maihula town, and three others killed in an...
Wakanda
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Victims of the recent building demolitions in Lagos, particularly in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, are grappling with the challenge of finding alternative shelters for their families. The Federal Housing Authority initiated the demolition of houses, marking 677 and partially...
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