Bishop of Truro, Extremism and Religious Persecution in Nigeria, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Last week, I attended a workshop at Wilton Park in Sussex on the theme of fostering social cohesion in Nigeria. It was organised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The workshop title was framed rather diplomatically, as the focus of discussions was the Bishop of Truro’s 2019 independent review for the UK Foreign and Commonwealth […]

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Days to their wedding, lovers discover they are siblings (Photos)

Two Kenyan lovers who have been in a romantic relationship for quite some time, have expressed shock of discovering they are siblings days to their wedding. John Njoroge was told to call off his marriage plans to Rose Wanjiku (not their real names) on grounds of them being “siblings”, after he introduced her to his […]

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UNILAG convocation suspended over admin disagreement

The convocation ceremonies of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Nigeria, slated for next Monday to Thursday, have been suspended. A statement by the Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday stated that the management regretted the inconvenience the development might cause the fresh graduates and their families. The Vice-Chancellor of the varsity, […]

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Amaju Pinnick’s too beautiful wife, Julie Pinnick shares new Photos on her birthday

Mrs. Julie Pinnick, wife of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, celebrates her birthday on Thursday, March 5. The beautiful mother of four has released stunning photos in celebration of her big day. Below are the photos Julie Pinnick shared: Photo: Julie Pinnick  

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Enraged wife attacks her hubby and his alleged girlfriend at a Nigerian hotel (Videos)

A video showing the moment an enraged wife busted her husband and his alleged side chic (girlfriend) having a good time at a hotel in Benin city, Nigeria, on Wednesday March 4, has gone viral. The video showed the wife attacking the alleged side chic. She went as far as tearing the dress the side […]

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BBNaija’s Teddy A, his wife BamBam, welcome their baby

Barely four months after their star-studded Dubai white wedding, BBNaija stars and celebrities, Tope Adenibuyan aka Teddy A and Bamike Olawunmi aka BamBam, have welcomed a baby girl to their lovely union. Bam Bam and Teddy A, former housemates of 2018 reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (Double Wahala), welcomed their baby girl who they have named […]

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South-South Govs agree to launch regional security outfit, economy

South-South Governors Forum on Thursday March 5, announced the decision to launch a security outfit to check insecurity in the region. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa who disclosed this at the end of a meeting with other Governors from the South-South region, said they agreed that BRACED an acronym for (Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo […]

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Man commits suicide after wife of 16 years allegedly cheated on him in Nigeria

Very horrific incident occurred on Friday, February 28 in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria, when a father of six identified as Mr. Felix Edore committed suicide upon discovering that his wife of 16 years was allegedly cheating on him. The deceased said to be a taxi driver who shuttled between Abraka and Eku communities, drank the […]

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As Bulkachuwa bows out, Dongban-Mensem resumes as President of Nigeria’s Court of Appeals

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Justice Monica Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal, according to a State House statement on Thursday. The appointment is for an initial period of three (3) months, with effect from March 6, 2020, when the incumbent President of the Court of […]

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After three years of siege, Peace Corps of Nigeria gets back its corporate Head Qtrs

Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), Thursday formally took possession of its corporate Head Office in Abuja three years after Police siege. Addressing journalists, the National Commandant of PCN, Ambassador Dickson Akoh, said that Peace Corps as a paramilitary body will partner with the Nigeria Police to tackle the high level of insecurity bedeviling the country. […]

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Basketball top recruit, Ashley James, 19, killed in accidental shooting

A top American basketball recruit, 19-year-old Ashley “A.J.” James, has died in an accidental shooting or gun discharge. A former Green Run High School basketball player, who had offers from Fresno State, Murray State, and USF, was killed in an accidental shooting Monday night. Chesapeake police spokesman, Leo Kosinski, confirmed his death and said there […]

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COVID-19: And Here We Go Again…, By Olusegun Adeniyi

“From 1 January through 9 February 2020, 472 laboratory confirmed cases including 70 deaths have been reported in 26 out of 36 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory. Of the 472 confirmed cases, 75% have been reported from three states: Edo (167 cases), Ondo (156 cases) and Ebonyi (30 cases) …Fifteen confirmed cases have […]

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Teenage boy drugs, rapes 52-year-old landlady in Nigeria

A 19-year-old boy identified as Rafiu Adelena has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for reportedly drugging and raping a 52-year-old landlady identified simply as Alhaja. The suspect who stays with his parents at a rented apartment at Ilesan Remo community in Ogun State, was handed over to the police after being caught in the […]

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Nigerian Senate approves Buhari’s $22.7bn loan request

Nigerian Senate, on Thursday, approved the $22.7bn loan request of the President, Muhammadu Buhari, after a heated debate that ended up in closed session. After a closed-door session, which lasted about 45 minutes, the lawmakers approved the two-item recommendation of the Committee on Local and Foreign Loans, chaired by Senator Clifford Ordia. According to Punch, […]

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Immunity For Lawmakers: Rendering Buhari’s Anti-corruption Agenda In Tatters, By Kolawole Olaniyan

When Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari was named by the African Union as its first “anti-corruption champion in Africa” in 2018, he called on member states to “invest in institutions to entrench transparency and accountability.” But the recent push by many lawmakers from his All Progressives Congress (APC) political party to grant themselves immunity from prosecution […]

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Gospel singer, Patience Akpabio, advises women to stop having sex in the dark

Gospel singer, Patience Akpabio took to Facebook to share her thoughts about having sex in the dark, an act she insisted must stop. According to the gospel singer, children produced in the dark have a different view about the world than those produced in light. Patience Akpabio urged couples to ensure there is light in […]

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Nigeria’s new Head of Service, Folasade Yemi-Esan sworn in (photos)

President Buhari today Wednesday March 4th, administered the oath of office on Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF). Recall that last Friday February 28, President Buhari confirmed Yemi-Esan as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and also approved the retirement of Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, […]

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