Nigerian man allegedly killed by South African policemen

South African policemen in Kwazulu-Natal have allegedly killed a 30 year-old Nigerian, identified as Stanley Igwe. But, Nigerian Citizens’ Association in South Africa (NICASA) has urged Nigerians living in the country to remain calm. Igwe, 30, who hailed from Amandugba Village, Isu Local Government Area of Imo State, was allegedly killed by some police officers […]

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Bandits allegedly abducted several female students from Federal Government College, Kebbi

Several female students have allegedly been abducted when armed bandits attacked the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Details of the incident are still sketchy but according to Daily Trust, a security operative was shot dead during the operation. The attackers, who rode on motorcycles, were said to have stormed the school […]

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‘A good woman doesn’t need a charm to keep a man, her character is enough’ ―BBNaija’s Mercy Eke agrees

The 2019 BBNaija Reality TV show winner, Mercy Eke, asked feminists to avoid her after she agreed with a quote that averred that a woman’s character keeps a man. The quote reads: “A good woman doesn’t need a charm to keep a man. Her character is enough to make a man never to get tired […]

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Gani Adams writes UN, AU, US, EU, others over murderous Fulani herdsmen in Yorubaland

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams on Wednesday wrote a strong letter to the international community over the insecurity in the protracted killings across the Southwest region of Nigeria, seeking intervention to put an end to the killings and carnage in the region. The letter titled, URGENT NEED TO STOP KILLINGS BY FULANI […]

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Boyfriend shot his babymama dead in South Africa (Photos)

A South African man, Kenny Dlamini has handed himself over to the police after allegedly killing his girlfriend and babymama, Nozipho Mabuza. The suspect shot and killed 24-year-old Nozipho in the Old Dobsonville section in Johannesburg, Gauteng province on Sunday, June 13. It was gathered that the couple, who have a child together, had an argument […]

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Naira crashes to its weakest exchange rate since 2017

Nigeria’s currency, the Naira has crashed to a four-year low in the parallel market after the Central Bank’s efforts to coax banks to sell more Dollars to customers failed to bridge the widening gap between the official and street rates. Prohibited dealers were offering the naira at 502 per dollar on Wednesday, June 16, from […]

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Socialite Vera Sidika expecting first child with her singer husband (Video, photos)

Kenyan television and social media personality, celebrity, video vixen, entrepreneur and socialite, Vera Sidika Mung’asia simply called Vera Sidika is expecting her first child. Vera disclosed in October 2020 that she’s married to musician Brown Mauzo, famed for his hits like ‘Dawa,’ and ‘Natamani,’ among others. She has now announced on her Instagram page through […]

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Herbalist narrates how female NSCDC officer was killed by her fiancé for ritual

A herbalist, Rafiu Afolabi, has narrated how he and Christopher Akpan, the fiancé of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Josephine Onche, allegedly killed her for money ritual. The 45-year-old officer was declared missing by her family after going to the market to buy some items for her wedding. Her remains […]

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Court stops Ondo govt from investigating chief judge

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, restrained the Ondo State government from investigating the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu over a viral video made by a citizen of the state, Olupelumi Fagboyegun. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who gave the order while delivering a judgement in the suit brought by the CJ against Governor Oluwarotimi […]

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Nigerian man, Benard Okorhi, sentenced to prison in U.S over $10m fraud

Nigerian man, Benard Emurhowhoariogho Okorhi has been sentenced to serve 75 months in U.S. federal prison for his role in an international fraud conspiracy. Okorhi, 42, is the 11th member of the fraud gang to be jailed. He was initially living in Ghana, operating a business known as Coolben Royal Links LTD. His gang used […]

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Man killed by friends in Kaduna to avoid paying back N385k they owed him (Photo)

Police in Kaduna state, Nigeria, have arrested two suspects for allegedly killing their friend, Idris Bashir, who they owed N385, 000. A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Mohammed Jalige, says that on June 5, the command received a complaint from one Bashir of Zaria town that on June 4 […]

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President Buhari arrives Borno for his one day visit (Photos)

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Borno state for his one-day official visit to the state. During the visit, the President is expected to appraise the security situation and inaugurate some of the viable projects executed by the federal and state government. He is later expected to visit the palace of the Shehu of Borno and […]

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Oba Ewuare, Obaseki and the Benin Arts Divide, By Olusegun Adeniyi

In March this year, the University of Aberdeen, Scotland announced it would return one of the thousands of metal and ivory sculptures and carvings looted by British soldiers from the palace of the Oba of Benin in 1897. According to the Head of Museums and Special Collections, Neil Curtis, the University had previously agreed to […]

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After 7 months in Boko Haram captivity, Plateau Pastor regains freedom

Rev. Polycarp Zongo, a pastor at COCIN Wild Life Park, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, has regained freedom seven months after he was kidnapped by Islamic State militants in Gombe State. The cleric was among several humanitarian workers and civilians released by the terrorists on Monday, June 14 in Maiduguri, Borno State. Rev. Zongo on Tuesday, June […]

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APC chieftain beheaded, lawmaker’s, former AG’s home razed in Imo state

Tragedy struck in Imo State, Nigeria, on Wednesday after rampaging hoodlums beheaded two persons in the Orsu Local Government Area of the state. The hoodlums also set the country home of the lawmaker representing the area at the state House of Assembly, Ekene Nnodimele, after beheading his gate man. The gunmen also beheaded an All […]

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Female University graduate shot dead by suspected herdsmen in Nigeria

A graduate of Architecture from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Ella Williams, has been reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen along the Benin-Ekpoma expressway. It was gathered that Ella was travelling from Benin City to Ekpoma when the gunmen opened fire on the vehicle killing her on the spot while other passengers were […]

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