Nigerian govt gearing up for US impending deportation of 3,690 Nigerians

Nigerian government has assured Nigerians that it is prepared to receive its citizens who may be deported from the United States following President Donald Trump’s intensified crackdown on illegal immigrants. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has reported that a total of 3,690 Nigerians are among those listed for deportation. The document, titled: “Noncitizens […]

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Mexican man who voted for Trump devastated after his wife was deported

Mexican man who voted for Trump is devastated after Trump’s immigration enforcers stormed his house and bundled away his wife, driving her off to the airport for instant deportation back to Mexico. There is a growing trend in America whereby those who voted for Trump are realising his policies are going to hurt them. Some […]

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Court strikes out cybercrimes charge against Farotimi

Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday struck out the defamation charge filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, against activist lawyer, Dele Farotimi, over alleged cybercrime. When the case was called, counsel for the complainant, Samson Osobu, informed the court that the prosecution had filed a notice of discontinuance. […]

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Two-storey building collapses in Lagos, many reportedly trapped

A two-storey building under construction has reportedly collapsed in the Ikota area of Ajah, Lagos State, Nigeria, resulting in the yet-to-be-determined number of deaths. The incident occurred at Mega Mall Estate, Mobile Road, Inikpa Villa, Ikota. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the collapse, with the Lagos Office Coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye, stating that the cause […]

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Super Eagles player, Moses Simon and wife welcome new baby, their third child (Photos)

Nigeria’s Super Eagles player, Moses Simon and his wife have welcomed a new baby, their third child The couple already have two daughters and the new baby boy is a welcome additional bundle of joy to their family. Moses shared the good news on his Instagram page. His post: View this post on Instagram A […]

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As Nigeria’s Supreme Court prepares for Rivers State proxy wars, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Depending on what view one takes of the matter, 10 February promises to be Proxy Wars Day at the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja. On that day, a panel of five Justices of the Supreme Court will take arguments on seven appeals connected with the synthetic political crisis in Rivers State. The issues that the […]

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Tinubu returns from his visit to Tanzania

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned from his visit to Tanzania. Tinubu concluded his visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania where he joined other African leaders to participate in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. According to the State House media office, the presidential aircraft landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja at […]

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CSOs demand probe into FUOYE’s VC over alleged sexual harassment of married female subordinate

Civil society organisations (CSOs), under the auspices of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CCSO), have demanded the investigation of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Fasina, over his alleged sexual harassment of a married subordinate in the university. The CSOs made their demand through a letter addressed to the […]

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Donald Trump deportation policy and Africa, By Sheriffdeen Tella

Africa owes President Donald Trump a lot of respect for his current efforts at getting rid of the United States of illegal immigrants. The action is a pointer to what to expect from other developed countries in the future. It is a message about the future of developing countries, particularly Africa, which is currently serving […]

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I’m fully back into acting ―Pretty actress, Bukky Wright says

Almost 20 years away, veteran Nigerian actress and super beautiful businesswoman, Bukky Wright has officially announced her return to the Nigerian film industry. The iconic actress is making a bold comeback, ready to take on new roles and reconnect with her roots. The pretty actress’ return has already stirred excitement among fans and industry insiders. […]

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Shortly after obtaining Master’s degree, young Nigerian woman dies during childbirth in UK

Shortly after receiving her Master’s degree from York St John University, 32-year-old Nigerian woman, Temitope Elizabeth Soneye Iwute, has died during childbirth at Croydon University Hospital, London, in the United Kingdom. Announcing her death on Monday, the official X account of the Community of Nigerians in the UK (NIUK) made a post seeking to raise money […]

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Health benefits of essential oils, By Olufunke Faluyi

Recently, I ordered some essential oils to add to my homemade deodorant, and it occurred to me that I had never discussed essential oils before. I’ve also been asked about whole grains. Allow me to address this by explaining the difference between white and brown rice. A grain is considered ‘whole’ if its three original […]

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Singer Bloody Civilian opens up on her sexuality, says she can’t hide it anymore

Popular Nigerian and music diva, Emoseh Khamofu, who is known professionally as Bloody Civilian, has opened up on her sexuality. According to her, she is a lesbian. The ‘Blood On The Dance Floor’ crooner said, she is tired of hiding her sexuality. On her X handle on Saturday, she wrote: “I’m actually a lesbian. [I] […]

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Nigerian woman returns $5,700 found at workplace in US

A Nigerian-American woman, Victoria Ogunremi, has returned $5,700 she found in the restroom of her workplace in New Jersey, USA. Her act of honesty has been celebrated as an inspiring example of integrity by Nigerians abroad and others. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Ogunremi revealed that her decision was driven […]

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Tinubu and the rhythm of restructuring, By abiodun KOMOLAFE

President Bola Tinubu’s recent announcement to unbundle the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, into six geo-political zones is an important landmark in Nigeria’s journey towards true federalism and regionalism, which lies not in the constitutional or institutional structure, but in the society itself. This move will go a long way in […]

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Singer 2face Idibia announces divorce from wife, Annie Macaulay

Nigerian star singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or (@official2baba), has announced his divorce from his wife of 12 years, Annie Macaulay. Tuface took to his Instagram page to announce that he and Annie, who he shares two kids with, have been separated for a while and recently filed for divorce. See his […]

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Afe Babalola decides to withdraw cases against Dele Farotimi

Founder of the Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola, has announced his decision to withdraw all criminal defamation and civil cases in court against rights activist, lawyer and author, Dele Farotimi. His decision to discontinue the proceedings follows an appeal made by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent Yoruba […]

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Let us name Nigeria after our president, By Lasisi Olagunju

Two major projects were announced in Abuja last week: a polytechnic and a military barracks. Both were named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I thought the president would say no to such fawning sycophancy. But no. He appears to love it. He actually sat and presided over the inauguration and naming of the barracks. A […]

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