UK-based Nigerian woman who came to Nigeria to bury her mother was herself shot dead

A UK-based Nigerian woman, who returned to the country for her mother’s burial, was shot dead along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in the presence of her children. Bolanle Aworetan Omojuwa hosted loved ones at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, to celebrate her late mother’s life. After the funeral reception, she decided to visit Oyo State. […]

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Young Nigerian female student emerges world’s brightest

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth has honoured Fareedah Oyolola, a secondary school student at Greensprings School, Lagos, as one of the brightest students in the world. This recognition is a result of her exceptional performance in the advanced School and College Ability Test (SCAT), which every student must undergo in order for the institution […]

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On the epidemic of hypocrisy amongst the elite in Nigeria, By Douglas Anele

Before dealing with the substance of our discussion today, a useful preliminary would be to explicate the meanings of ‘hypocrisy’ and ‘hypocrite.’ According to Chambers Twentieth Century Dictionary, hypocrisy is the act of “feigning to be better than one is, or to be what one is not: concealment of real character or belief (not necessarily conscious): an […]

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Grazing routes: FGN has no control over lands in the States under Land Use Act, controls only FCT —Falana

Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana SAN, has said under the Land Use Act, the Federal Government has no control over land in Nigeria, outside the Federal Capital Territory. The senior lawyer said this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme in reaction to the committee approved by the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to review 368 […]

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New Olu of Warri held Thanksgiving service, Obasanjo, Okowa, others attend

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo the Thanksgiving service held at the Palace of the Olu of Warri in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria, for the successful coronation of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, at Ode Itsekiri, the ancestral home of Itsekiri nation. Obasanjo at the Thanksgiving said he had […]

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BBNaija stars, Khafi, Gedoni welcome their first child

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) stars and now a couple, Khafi Kareem and Gedoni Ekpata simply called Khafi and Gedoni have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The proud new mother, Khafi shared the joyous news on her Instagram page on Sunday night, August 22. “Our miracle is here and he is perfect. Thank you to everyone […]

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Actress Ifemeludike alleges her colleague, Lynda Clems, pimped her off to Apostle Suleman for sex (Video)

Actress, Chioma Ifemeludike has alleged that her colleague, Lynda Clems, pimped her off to Apostle Suleman for sex. She made the “confession” via her Instagram account. She said it happened in 2016, when she was waiting to go for NYSC and had no money, so she agreed to the alleged sexual encounter in Ikeja. Her […]

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PIA and the Triumph of Mischief, By Simon Kolawole

Have you heard the news? The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) signed by President Muhammadu Buhari is the most anti-Niger Delta legislation in history, conceived and designed to further exploit the oil-producing region in favour of the north. How can PIA allocate a mere 3% to host communities while giving a whopping 30% of the profit […]

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‘Breastfeed your babies. Not men’ —Actress Uche Ogbodo shares her photos breastfeeding her baby

Nigerian film actress, producer and philanthropist, Uche Ogbodo has asked women to breastfeed their babies and not men. Uche who welcomed her daughter some months ago, shared the advice on her Instagram page as she posted photos of herself breastfeeding her lovely baby. “Breastfeed Your Babies Not Men . “Babies need Sense , but Man wey […]

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Tshola Emiko crowned Olu Of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III (Photos)

Prince Tsola Emiko has been crowned the 21st Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. The ceremony took place at Ode-Itsekiri, the ancestral home of the Itsekiris in Delta state, Nigeria. One of the high points of the event was the selection of a ceremonial sword by the Olu while being […]

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BBNaija’s Tobi Bakre and Anu Oladosu hold their engagement ceremony (Photos)

The engagement ceremony for Big Brother Naija reality star,  Tobi Bakre, and his fiancée, Anu Oladosu, took place on Saturday. The couple, who are expecting their first child, looked smitten with each other as they celebrated their love in the presence of family and friends. See more photos below:

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The dreadful lessons of America’s failure in Afghanistan, By Bamidele Ademola-Olateju

From Europe to Asia and the Middle East, the international news networks have painted torrid scenes for days, about the aftermath of the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan. The issue for Nigeria is how to interpret what has happened, in view of our local war on terrorism, banditry and the herdsmen menace. The insurgents […]

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Nigerian Pastor of Resurrection House for All Nations, Atlanta, just acquired a Private Jet

Senior Pastor of Resurrection House for All Nations, Atlanta, Apostle Chika Nnamdi Onuzo, has acquired a private jet for the kingdom work, according to his colleague Bishop Humphrey Erumaka. Bishop Humphrey Erumaka of WordBase Assembly, Okota, Lagos, revealed this on Thursday, August 19. “Just flying into Atlanta to fellowship and pray on demand with my […]

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Why the media needs to be regulated; by citizens, not government, By Bolaji Abdullahi

Something happened in Nigeria in 1999 that, perhaps, not many people would remember. In October of that year, the then Governor of Zamfara, Alhaji Ahmed Sani announced the adoption of Shari’a, the Muslim penal system, in his State, with effect from January 2000. Soon after, eleven other States in northern Nigeria followed suit. However, an […]

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100 level UNIJOS student killed on her way to church, buried

A 100 level Religion and Philosophy student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Doris Bitrus Danboyi, who was killed on her way to church, has been laid to rest. The President of the Student Union Government of the UNIJOS, Danladi Joshua and Speaker, Prosper Lakai, who confirmed the incident said the 20-year-old student was murdered […]

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More dignitaries, monarchs at President Buhari’s son, Yusuf’s wedding (Photos)

The wedding of Yusuf Buhari, son of President Buhari to Zahra Bayero, daughter of the Emir of Bichi, took place in Kano state on Friday August 20. The wedding was attended by past presidents, governors, past and present government officials, monarchs, and a host of others. See more photos below:

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See fleet of private jets at the Aminu Kano International airport for President Buhari’s son’s wedding (Video)

A video showing the number of private jets that landed the Aminu Kano International airport on Friday for the wedding ceremony of President Buhari’s son, Yusuf, has been shared online. Watch the video below: https://newscentral.africa/wp-content/uploads/239880194_153243036958036_983160983959667354_n.mp4

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Lady killed during Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos is finally buried

Jumoke Oyeleke, the 25-year-old saleswoman killed by stray bullets during the Yoruba Nation rally on July 3, has been buried. Oyeleke was buried on Friday, August 20, at the Atan Cemetery in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Recall that Jumoke, a sachet water seller, was found dead in a pool of her own blood during the rally […]

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