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Flying from Lagos to Abuja, passengers on @flyunitedng were surprised when the cabin crew confidently announced Abuja's arrival, but they had landed in Asaba. The mix-up was attributed to the pilot receiving the wrong flight plan from Lagos, resulting in an unexpected destination. Fear and...
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Armed assailants launched an attack on Sierra Leone's Central Pademba Road prison, facilitating the escape of an undisclosed number of inmates. The incident coincided with an assault on Wilberforce barracks, which houses multiple foreign embassies. Although the security forces managed to...
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Hamas fighters freed a second group of 13 Israeli hostages on Saturday after hours of suspense due to a delay in the agreed hostage-for-prisoner exchange. The exchange, part of a four-day ceasefire, faced complications as Hamas accused Israel of breaching the terms, leading to a tense halt...
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Mrs. Oluwatosin Aina, a Grade Level 14 officer and Christian Religious Knowledge teacher at Olokinne High School, Ojowo, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, tragically passed away after collapsing on the school premises. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, leaving the community in shock. A close...
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Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo, celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on Saturday, marking over three decades of marital bliss. Osinbajo expressed his love and gratitude on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt video and pictures, addressing Dolapo as his "good and special...
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The Nigerian Law School has barred Baze University in Abuja from admitting students to its Law Faculty for five years, citing consistent breaches of the approved admission quota. The decision, revealed by Ms Aderonke Osho, Acting Secretary and Director of Administration of the Nigerian Law...
Wakanda
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In a heart-wrenching account from Lagos, Chimobi Ezenwa, a resident whose N300 million mansion was demolished, speaks out about being rendered homeless amidst the ongoing destruction initiated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration. The demolition, part of a crackdown on structures...
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Former Zimbabwean minister Nyasha Chikwinya has advocated for the legalization of sex work in the country, emphasizing its role in preventing marriages from breaking down. Speaking at a meeting organized by the Economic Justice Women Project, Chikwinya urged policymakers to address the concerns...
Wakanda
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A Nigerian Masters student, Somtochukwu Okwuoha, is facing imprisonment and deportation after being found guilty by a jury of making terrorist threats against Dundee University. Okwuoha claimed he had enlisted ISIS to help bomb the university and announced plans for a chemical attack on the...
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A sudden eruption of gunfire in the Adamawa State capital sparked panic among residents, initially suspecting a possible Boko Haram attack. The chaos unfolded near the state police command's headquarters, leading to the closure of businesses as residents sought safety. As details emerged, it...
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