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Leah Sharibu, the Nigerian schoolgirl held in captivity by terrorists for five years, has reportedly married another ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) commander, following her divorce from her first 'husband.' Leah, abducted alongside 109 other female students on February 19, 2018, from...
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Nigeria's recent rise in the 2023 Global Organised Crime Index, now at the forefront of Africa alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo, is not just a mere statistic. It reflects a narrative increasingly depicted in popular culture, particularly in Nollywood - Nigeria's booming film industry...
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In a disturbing incident that underscores the challenges faced by Nigerian women, a 27-year-old man, identified as Gabriel Gibson or "Ogidi", has been arrested in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, for allegedly assaulting his friend's wife. According to reports from Premium Times Nigeria, The...
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In a shocking incident, a customer is now pursuing a $1 million lawsuit after a dispute over "missing curly fries" took a terrifying turn at a local fast-food joint. The argument between the customer and a fast-food worker escalated dramatically when the employee allegedly fired a gunshot...
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Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer. She was admitted to the hospital on Monday as part of her ongoing treatment for the disease. Zoleka, a novelist and cancer awareness advocate...
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have jointly announced an indefinite strike scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 3. The decision was made following a joint press briefing held by the union leaders in Abuja. The unions have also called on their...
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The House of Representatives commenced its plenary session in Abuja by observing a moment of silence for the late Afrobeats sensation, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. Mohbad, who was only 27 years old, tragically passed away two weeks ago. The tribute to the late musician occurred at...
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UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has made a statement that has raised concerns among Nigerians seeking refuge in the UK. While speaking to the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC, Braverman questioned the relevance of the United Nations Refugee Convention 1951 in today's context...
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In a disturbing incident, gunmen have attacked the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic in Lafia, Nasarawa State, resulting in the shooting of three students and the abduction of a female student named Ajoke, who is in her ND II studying Science Laboratory Technology. The attack has sent shockwaves...
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Image Credit: https://twitter.com/virgingrltoyin Tallahassee, FL — A Leon County courtroom witnessed an emotional day as family and friends of the victims, Victoria "Vicki" Sims, 75, and Oluwatoyin Salau, 19, gathered for the sentencing of Aaron Glee, who had been convicted of their murders. In...
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