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Benue State's Commissioner of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Matthew Abo, was abducted from his home in the Zaki-Biam community of Ukum Local Government Area on Sunday night. Abo, who was sworn in as a member of the Benue State Executive Council on August 29, 2023, was reportedly taken by...
The US Department of State has issued a travel advisory cautioning its citizens about the security situation in Nigeria. The advisory urges Americans to reconsider traveling to Nigeria due to various security concerns. It specifically highlights areas with elevated risks: Borno, Yobe, Kogi...
Pandemonium erupted during the opening ceremony of the 7th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State. A gate leading to the main bowl of the Stephen Keshi Stadium collapsed, injuring a middle-aged woman identified as one of the athletes. She was quickly transported by ambulance to an...
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In recent events, Apple's iPhone 12 has come under scrutiny in France due to alarming radiation emission levels. The French regulatory authority, ANFR (Agence Nationale des Fréquences), has diligently tested various mobile devices to ensure they adhere to radiation safety standards. While other...
According to Jutaro Sakamoto, the education manager at UNICEF, more than 50% of girls in Nigeria are not receiving basic education. In a conference organized by the French Institute in Nigeria, he revealed that 7.6 million girls in Nigeria are out of school, with 3.9 million at the primary level...
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A recent investigative report highlighted a growing concern regarding online ads acting as gateways for Spyware, exposing devices to covert surveillance, especially in regions like Nigeria. With the digital landscape rapidly expanding in Nigeria, many users may need to be made aware of the...
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In a fortunate turn of events, a three-storey building at Ikpoh Street, Surulere, Lagos, collapsed without any casualties. The incident, which occurred around 10:00 p.m. on Friday at No. 14 Ikpoh Street, saw all its occupants safely evacuate before the structure came crashing down. Photo...
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The Nigeria Police Force has successfully detained Peace Robert, a suspect previously declared wanted due to her alleged involvement in various fraudulent activities. These activities encompass criminal conspiracy, threats to life, forgery, fraudulent conversion, and actions that could...
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According to a recent United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) statement, more than half of the girls in Nigeria are missing out on primary education. Jutaro Sakamoto, the education manager at UNICEF, revealed these alarming figures during an education conference hosted by the French Institute in...
A tragic explosion at an illegal fuel depot in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin, has claimed the lives of 34 individuals, including two babies, according to a government official's confirmation. The incident occurred near the border with Nigeria, resulting in a significant fire in the town of Seme...
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