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Lagos police rejected a ₦174 million bribe from internet fraudster Patrick Akpoguma, who is accused of various cybercrimes including romance scams and cryptocurrency fraud. Despite offering the bribe, Akpoguma's arrest was secured, and the investigation into his fraudulent activities was...
The UK Home Office has increased the proof-of-funds requirement for student visa applicants, with the new amount rising to £1,483 per month for students in London and £1,136 outside London. This change, effective January 2025, aims to address inflation and the higher cost of living in the UK...
The funeral of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja was held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. Prominent figures, including First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, attended the service. Prayers were offered, and Lagbaja’s contributions to Nigeria’s...
President Tinubu honored the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, with a posthumous CFR award during his burial in Abuja. Dignitaries, military officials, and family members paid tribute to his legacy, celebrating his leadership and commitment to Nigeria's security. Tinubu pledged...
Pastor Enoch Adeboye lamented Nigeria's rising living costs during the Abuja Holy Ghost Service, using the example of bole being "priced in dollars." He urged citizens to pray for economic restoration, expressing faith in divine intervention to address the nation’s ongoing economic challenges...
Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria's late Chief of Army Staff, was buried in Abuja after two days of tributes and funeral rites. President Tinubu and top officials honored his service, with Tinubu posthumously awarding him the CFR title and urging the military to remain resolute in combating...
Six University of Ibadan Master’s degree graduands achieved a perfect 7.0 CGPA at the 76th Convocation Ceremony. Among 2,450 graduates, they received recognition and scholarships for PhD studies. Vice Chancellor Professor Kayode Adebowale highlighted the university’s commitment to excellence in...
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of RCCG states that Nigeria's exchange rate could have reached ₦10,000 to $1 without divine intervention. Speaking at the Special Holy Ghost Congress in Abuja, he linked the country’s financial struggles to dependence on fuel imports, highlighting the need for divine help...
Over six million Nigerians with diabetes are at risk due to rising healthcare costs. Economic challenges, including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange issues, have made insulin and treatment unaffordable for many. The Diabetes Association of Nigeria calls for government intervention to...
A man in Zimbabwe was cornered and flogged by angry husbands after being accused of having affairs with their wives. The incident, filmed and shared on social media, sparked outrage, with many calling for police intervention. The attack raises questions about the growing issue of marital...
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