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Gunmen Abduct Wife And Daughter Of Edo Traditional Ruler
Gunmen who were suspected to be kidnappers, have abducted the wife and daughter of the Onojie of Ewatto community in Esan South East local government of Edo state, His Royal Highness Ikhumhen II. It was gathered that Queen Florence Ikhumhen was abducted on Sunday night along with her daughter at their Benin City residence around Jemilla area in Ikpoba-Okha local government area. The gunmen were said to have shot sporadically into the air before abducting…
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Nigerians React After Burna Boy’s Claim That He Is ”The Best Since Fela Kuti”
Nigerians on Twitter are reacting to tweets shared by singer, Burna Boy, in which he stated that he is the best since Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and that no one paved a way for him. Burna Boy who lost out in winning an award at the 2020 Grammys, had earlier tweeted this FACT! I always knew I was and I am THE BEST. Everyone you think is the best KNOWS I’m BEST since Fela…
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Jonathan has been vindicated – Omokri reacts as Borno Residents Boo Buhari
It was reported that during President Muhammadu Buhari’s condolence visit to Borno State, he was booed by the residence of the State as they shouted “Ba ma so, ba ma yi” in Hausa language which means “We don’t want, we are not interested” in English booing his convoy as they passed by. Reacting to this, Reno Omokri former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan sharing the video on his Twitter page inferred that the actions of…
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Seyi Awolowo engages Girlfriend
2019 Big Brother Housemate and grandson of Late Obafemi Awolowo is now engaged to his girlfriend Adeshola. His girlfriend confirmed their engagement by flashing her engagement ring in a short video she shared on her insta-story.
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Boko Haram engage in fresh attack few hours after Buhari’s visit
A fresh attack by Boko Haram has been reported to have occured at Jiddari-Polo area, near Maiduguri, the state capital few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari left Borno on a sympathy visit. A video on social media shows people of different ages trekking inward the city centre away from the violence as soldiers are reportedly engaging them.
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“Boko Haram cannot thrive without the Local Leadership knowing” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has lamented over the continued operation of Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State despite military onslaughts. He said this during his visit to Borno state after his return from Ethiopia. Buhari was in Borno to sympathise with government and people over the killing of 30 persons in the recent Boko Haram insurgents’ attack at Auno in Konduga Local Government Area. He expressed surprise as to how the boko haram insurgence has been…
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Okada, Keke Ban Is Mainly About Security And Safety – Hamzat
The Lagos State government has insisted that there is no going back on the decision to ban motorcycles and tricycles popularly known as okada and keke respectively. The deputy governor of the state, Mr Obafemi Hamzat, stated this during his appearance on Channels Television’sPolitics Today on Wednesday. He explained that the government took the decision following the rate of crime and accidents recorded on major roads and highways in the state.
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Declare Herdsmen Terrorists, uphold Ogbunigwe – South-East tells IGP
The Southeast region, on Wednesday, demanded that herdsmen be declared terrorists and the establishment of Ogbunigwe security outfit be upheld. This came as the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu unveiled his community policing model to the people of the zone. At the summit were Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, David Umahi, Winnie Obiano and Okezie Ikpeazu of Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra and Abia states respectively. Imo State Governor, Placid Njoku, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia…
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Joseph Yobo appointed Super Eagles’ Assistant Coach
Super Eagles defender and captain, Joseph Yobo has been appointed by the Nigerian Football Federation as Assistant Coach of the team. He is to replace Imama Amapakabo in the technical crew of the senior men’s National team. He has played in six Africa Cup of Nations finals – 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2013, capping it with leading the Super Eagles to their third continental title in South Africa in 2013. Yobo played a…
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Singer, Victor Olaiya dies at 89
Veteran highlife singer Victor Olaiya has died at the age of 89 at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). His death was confirmed by Michael Odiong of Premiere Music, the record label that holds his music repertoire. He died around noon on Wednesday. Papingo Dalaya, as the highlife maestro is called, was born on the 31st of December, 1930 in Calabar, Cross River State but hails from Ijesha-Ishu, Ekiti State.
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Video: ‘Illegal’ Chinese Citizen Who Flogged Kenyan Waiter For Reporting Late To Work In A Nairobi Restaurant Has Been Arrested
Four Chinese nationals including a chef have been arrested after one of them was captured on video flogging a Kenyan at Chez Wou restaurant in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. The video recorded at Chez Wou Restaurant in Kileleshwa, Nairobi last week, showed a senior Chinese hotel officer whipping a Kenyan waiter over allegations of reporting late to work. Confirming the incident on Sunday, Directorate of Criminal Investigations – DCI, director said they had arrested the four after…
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Mancity interested in signing Chukwueze
English Premier league champions, Manchester city have shown keen interest in the Nigerian striker, Samuel Chukwueze. City have joined Liverpool and Chelsea in the chase for the Super Eagles winger. The 20-year-old has a 65million release clause in his contract. Chukwueze has netted four goals and provided four assists in 26 appearances this season.
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