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A fire broke out at the High Commission of Canada in Abuja, resulting in two fatalities and two individuals sustaining serious injuries. The incident, which occurred on Monday, saw the source revealing that the fire was contained thanks to the prompt response of the Federal Fire Service (FFS)...
Wakanda
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Dr. Orockarrah Orock, a resident doctor affiliated with the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, has managed to escape from his captors. Dr. Orock, who works in the Anaesthesia Department at UNTH, was abducted on the night of November 4, 2023, while on...
Wakanda
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The Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) in Nigeria has urged President Bola Tinubu not to follow the path of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, in making what they consider to be skewed appointments. While acknowledging that northerners may not have a right to complain about perceived imbalances...
Wakanda
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The Nigerian federal government has criticized the recent advisory issued to Americans residing in Nigeria by the US embassy, calling it a source of "needless panic." The advisory cited "elevated threats" to major hotels in Nigeria's "larger cities," but noted that Nigerian security agencies...
Wakanda
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A significant fire outbreak occurred at the High Commission of Canada in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, on Monday morning. The fire impacted parts of the building located at 13010G, Palm Close, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District. As a precautionary measure, the building was evacuated by...
Wakanda
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During their recent wedding, Ekene Umenwa, a well-known actress, knelt to express gratitude to singer Moses Bliss for performing at their ceremony. The gesture stirred a variety of reactions, with some deeming it inappropriate. In response, Ifeanyi Ogbodo Kalu, also known as Kleanson, took to...
Wakanda
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) must pay Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State N5 million in damages for falsely alleging that his discharged certificate was fake. Justice Inyang Ekwo's judgment determined that the NYSC and its Director General...
Wakanda
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The Lagos State Government has taken action against waste disposal offenses, sealing both the Ajah Market and Ogba City Mall. This enforcement came in response to what the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) described as "sundry waste disposal offences." A joint team consisting of...
Wakanda
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma of sending thugs to attack the village of its president, Joe Ajaero. According to NLC's Head of Media and Information, Benson Upah, the attack on Azalla Owalla in Emekuku, the hometown of the NLC president, was an...
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