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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...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has raised concerns about 48 Nigerian healthcare professionals who are suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities to obtain qualifications needed to work in the UK. These individuals are believed to have paid someone to take a computer-based medical...
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In a recent update, the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria issued a comprehensive travel advisory, urging citizens to reconsider any plans to visit Nigeria. The advisory cites a myriad of concerns, including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and the presence of armed gangs. Image...
A repentant Boko Haram member, Musa Dauda, has been arrested and confessed to the murder of his wife, Hafsat Musa, in Borno State. The gruesome act was allegedly committed due to suspicions of her involvement in an extramarital affair with a farmer. The police received information about the...
Leaders and diplomats attending the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York have been reported to be indulging in extravagant spending on high-end prostitutes and VIP strip clubs. According to sources cited by The New York Post, these sessions of sexual activity can cost as much...
In a swift response to the bandit invasion of the Sabon-Gida community in Zamfara's Bungudu Local Government Area, military forces have successfully rescued six out of the 24 abducted students from the Federal University Gusau, according to a top military source. This operation is being led by...
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Six medical students from Santo Amaro University (UNISA) in Brazil were expelled after their inappropriate behaviour at a women's volleyball game. The students, also male futsal players, were observed with their pants lowered to their ankles on the sidelines. At the same time, the university's...
Bandits attacked the Federal University of Gusau in Zamfara State on Friday morning, kidnapping an unspecified number of students from their hostels. The assailants ransacked three student hostels before escaping with their victims. Troops from the Nigerian Army engaged the attackers in a...
In the early hours of Friday, more than 24 students from the Federal University of Gusau were kidnapped in Sabon-Gida, Zamfara State, as bandits invaded the community. According to a student from the university, most of the abducted students were female. Gunmen entered the community at around 3...
The Lagos State Police Command has explained its decision to disperse sympathizers who had gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate to mourn the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. According to a statement by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the police...
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