Accredited centers where Diaspora Nigerians can do their NIN registration ―Nigerian govt

Nigeria’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy has released a list of centers where Nigerians in the Diaspora can have their National Identification Number (NIN) done. The Minister released a list of accredited centers on their website today, January 6. Nigerian government in December 2020 extended the dates for the registration of NIN and linking […]

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Warnock, Ossoff win gives Democrats control of US Senate

Georgians elected Thomas Jonathan Ossoff simply called Jon Ossoff to the US Senate, CNN projected Wednesday, giving the Democratic Party control of Congress and the White House for the first time in a decade and delivering a stark repudiation of President Donald Trump as he tried to overturn his own loss. Ossoff’s victory and that […]

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Lagos Deputy Governor’s brother, a doctor, dies of COVID-19, aged 37

Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat’s brother, also a medical doctor Dr Haroun Hamzat, has passed away. He died of Covid-19 complications. Reports have it that he died on Tuesday night. Dr Haroun Hamzat, half brother to the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, is dead. His death was announced on […]

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Obaseki’s degree certificate not forged, he graduated from UI in 1979 –Registrar

Governor of Edo State, Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was on Tuesday cleared by the authorities of the University of Ibadan (UI) Oyo state, Nigeria, of alleged forgery of his degree certificate brought against him by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The certificate evidencing the degree was confirmed to have been issued to Obaseki by the […]

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FCMB MD, Adam Nuru proceeds on leave over paternity scandal

Managing director (MD) of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Adam Nuru, has embarked on a mandatory leave amid allegations of marital infidelity involving him and a former staff of the bank, Moyo Lawal. It was gathered that Moyo’s estranged husband, Tunde Thomas, 45, died on December 16, 2020 from heart attack after battling with depression upon discovering that the […]

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Veteran and star actress, ‘Orisabunmi’ is dead (Photos)

Early in the year 2021, Nigerian film industry has been left with no choice than mourning the death of a veteran and star Yoruba actress, Mrs. Folake Aremu, popularly known as ‘Orisabunmi.’ Her death was confirmed by the President of the Theatre Arts And Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Bolaji Amusan, known as […]

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NERC says, it did not approve 50% electricity tariff increase

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Tuesday afternoon, said it has not increased electricity tariff by 50 per cent. In a statement, the Commission said such increment was not contained in the tariff order for electricity distribution companies which took effect on January 1, 2021. NERC said the tariff for customers being served less than […]

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Prophet Joshua Iginla releases 2021 prophecies, speaks about the President, Biafra, COVID-19, Governors, Nnamdi Kanu

Founder and Senior Overseer of the Champions Royal Assembly, Prophet Joshua Iginla has warned of something devastating to happen concerning the agitation for Biafra. The cleric, in his 2021 prophecies, said that the plot for the actualization of Biafra will get stronger in 2021 leading to a bloody confrontation with the Nigerian government. The cleric […]

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Sowore handcuffed to court, Dele Momodu condemns it

Nigerian journalist/publisher, businessman, and motivational speaker, Dele Momodu has condemned the handcuffing of Sahara Reporter’s publisher and convener of #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore as he was brought to court yesterday. The CEO and publisher of Ovation International Magazine, Dele Momodu, shared a photo of the activist on twitter condemning the act and wrote in upper […]

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Osinbajo will become Nigerian president ―Prophet says in his new year prophecies

Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will become President of the country. This is according to the 2021 prophecies released by a Ghana-based pastor, Prophet Nigel Gaisie. Prophet Gaisie, who is the founder of the Prophetic Hill Chapel, made the prediction during his crossover service on Thursday, according to a report by the BBC. “Nigeria’s […]

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Electricity Tariffs increased again by Nigerian govt

Nigerian Government has again increased the electricity tariff payable by power consumers across the country. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved the price hike saying the increase varies based on different consumer classes and took effect from January 1, 2021. The tariff increase is taking effect just two months after the government through NERC […]

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Son of billionaire transporter, Ekene Dili Chukwu, dies from coronavirus in Nigeria

Son of Ekene Dili Chukwu, Nigerian billionaire transporter, Augustine Ilodibe Jnr, 42, died in Lagos from COVID-19 complications, according to a statement released by his family. The statement reads: “With great sadness we announce the passing unto glory of our dear son, husband, father, brother and uncle, Ekendilichukwu Augustine Chukwunonso Ilodibe (Junior) who died this […]

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My opinion about Biafra and Igbo for Nigerian president ―Chimamanda Adichie

Acclaimed Nigerian author, writer, contemporary novelist, activist and celebrity, Chimamanda Adichie gave her opinion about Biafra during her interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. The renowned writer wondered how Igbos can achieve Biafra when they can’t unite towards selecting a Nigerian president who is from the region. The 43-year-old said Igbo people need to rethink how they strategise politically before […]

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Talking about Buhari not good for my sanity —Prof. Soyinka says

Playwright and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has said for the sake of his sanity, he would not want to discuss any issue concerning the regime of President Muhammadu Buhari. Soyinka said this during a recent interview with Kaftan TV. Speaking onboard the new train, the Nobel Laureate said he would not like to talk […]

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Omoyele Sowore, 4 others remanded in Kuje prison custody

A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, Nigeria, has ordered the remand of Sahara Reporters Publisher, former presidential candidate and convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, and four other activists in Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of their formal bail applications. Sowore and the four others, – Juwon Sanyaolu, Damilare Adenola, […]

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‘Please pay me my 2 years salary arrears, I am a single mother’ ―Magistrate, her two sons protest at Nigerian Governor’s office

A Magistrate, Safiya Iyeh Ashipu, of the Chief Magistrate Court, Odukpani and her two sons on Monday, January 4, staged a peaceful protest in front of the Cross River State Governor’s office over alleged non-payment of her 2 years salary. Ashipu, who said she is a single mother, is one of the 29 Magistrates that […]

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Former UNILAG VC, Oye Ibidapo-Obe, is dead

Former Vice-chancellor, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos state, Nigeria, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe, has died. Prof. Ibidapo-Obe died of COVID-19 complications on Sunday, January 3. He was 71 years old. Born on July 5, 1949, the former University don was a one-time President of the Nigeria Academy of Science. He attended both Ilesa Grammar School […]

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Governor Akeredolu’s Chief of Protocol, Ogunbodede, is dead

Tosin Ogunbodede, the Chief of Protocol to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has died in an auto crash along the Ilesha-Akure Expressway. It was gathered that the accident that occurred on Saturday night also claimed the life of his driver.The duo were rushed to the Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa where they were said to […]

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United Nations worker kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria (Photos)

A United Nations (UN) worker, Abubakar Garba Idris, has been abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state, Nigeria. It was gathered that Idris, also known as Alooma, was abducted along Damaturu-Maiduguri road, in Borno on Saturday, January 2, when the insurgents attacked some convoy of commuters near Matari village between Minok to Jakana road at […]

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