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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has provided insight into why he ordered traditional rulers in Oyo State to stand during an event. The incident occurred during the inauguration of two projects in Iseyin, Oyo State, where Obasanjo was the special guest of honor. In a video circulated...
Wakanda
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In a bizarre and shocking incident in Calabar, Cross River State, male private part thieves have extended their disturbing activities to the Nigerian Navy Barracks in Akim. A naval officer stationed at the barracks reportedly fell victim to this unusual crime. The naval officer, whose identity...
Wakanda
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke suspects sabotage in a recent near air mishap involving a private jet he was to fly from Lagos to Abuja. The incident occurred at the domestic wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, where the aircraft owned by his brother, Dr. Deji Adeleke...
Wakanda
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Jimmy Odukoya, son of late Taiwo Odukoya and Bimbo Odukoya, has been appointed as the senior pastor of the Fountain of Life Church. The announcement was made during a church service. Rotimi Okpaise, a pastor, revealed that the late Taiwo Odukoya had discussed the succession plan with the board...
Wakanda
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The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has voiced his disapproval of former President Olusegun Obasanjo's directive for traditional rulers to stand and honor him at a recent event. Obasanjo expressed his frustration during the opening of the Ladoke Akintola University of...
Wakanda
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The United Kingdom has announced an increase in the fees for student and tourist visas, aiming to allocate more funding to the public sector, as confirmed by the UK's Home Office on Friday. Starting from October 4, 2023, the cost of a tourist visit visa for stays of less than six months will...
Wakanda
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A contradiction has emerged regarding the purported lifting of the visa ban on Nigerian travelers to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A UAE official has contradicted the claim made by the Nigerian government, stating that there have been no changes to the travel status between Nigeria and the...
Wakanda
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The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has decided to reduce school fees by 5% to 20% in response to student protests against a fee hike announced in July. The initial fee increase had raised sessional mandatory charges for new undergraduate students to ₦‎126,325 for courses without labs/studios and...
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