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On October 10, 2023, the life of Dr. Fumilola Adefolalu, a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology Minna, was tragically cut short when she was found brutally attacked in her Minna residence. A subsequent investigation by the Niger State Police Command has led to the arrest of the prime...
Wakanda
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Prominent Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, wanted by the Indian counterterrorism agency for inciting religious "disharmony or feelings of enmity, hatred" in his teachings, arrived in Nigeria on the invitation of Sa'ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto. Naik, who gained notoriety when one of the...
Wakanda
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Renowned Nigerian cleric, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, celebrated his wife's birthday in style, gifting her N55 million in cash during a Sunday service. Fufeyin, founder of the Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry in Warri, Delta State, presented his wife, Anthonia Fufeyin, with a key to a safe in...
Wakanda
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A video capturing an embarrassing incident at a conference and retreat for senior police and military officers in Imo state has gone viral. During the opening of the program, a female police officer led the recitation of Nigeria's national anthem but struggled to recite the lyrics correctly. The...
Wakanda
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In Taraba State, a tragic boat accident unfolded as a vessel carrying 104 individuals, primarily local traders, capsized in the Benue River. Regrettably, this accident claimed the lives of seventeen passengers, while twelve individuals were successfully rescued from the water. The victims were...
Wakanda
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Prominent lawyer and former Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Professor Ben Nwabueze, passed away at 94. The family confirmed his death in a statement and expressed their grief while highlighting his significant contributions. Professor Nwabueze was known for his exemplary life and legal...
Wakanda
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Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto announced that iris and fingerprint technology will be used for transactions by December, ushering in a new era of biometric financial services in the country
Wakanda
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In a stakeholder meeting held at the Bank of Industry headquarters in Abuja, Toyin Subaru, the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties and Domestic Affairs, announced a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria. This initiative...
Wakanda
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Two minors, aged six and nine, have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly setting fire to their school in the Isheri-Olofin area of Ifo Local Government. The incident, which occurred on October 29, 2023, saw the young culprits gain access to the school, where they gathered...
Wakanda
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A fire erupted at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex around 10 p.m. on Sunday. Security agents from the nearby Rivers Police Command swiftly took control of the premises, and a fire truck was deployed to the scene. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. The incident...
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