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I wanted to bleach my skin – Actress, Linda Osifo shares
Nollywood actress Linda Osifo shared that she considered lightening her skin while residing in Canada due to racial insults. The talented actress, originally from Benin City, Nigeria, moved to Canada at the age of 16. She expressed how the racial discrimination she experienced was deeply distressing, particularly because it originated from people she was familiar with. Osifo opened up about this in a recent conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo. The host, Chude, asked: “You…
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Ambrose Ali University graduate attempts suicide over withheld results since 2018
A graduate of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, identified as Precious Ogbeide, attempted to take his life after the institution allegedly refused to issue him his results since he graduated in 2018. Ogbeide, was said to be suffering depression as he stabbed himself with broken pieces of bottles Some aggrieved students of the university have also lamented the inability to receive their degree results after spending five years in the tertiary institution. The aggrieved…
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I am in Lagos- young man who was in the vehicle where late singer Mohbad’s death was announced and the video shared online, denies claims he has fled Nigeria
Aderinte Ademola, the individual who was present in the vehicle when the untimely passing of the late singer Mohbad was announced and a video of the incident was shared online, has refuted the allegations suggesting that he has fled Nigeria. Speculations have been circulating on the internet implying that he had left Nigeria for Dubai to avoid facing police interrogation. During a live session on his Instagram account, Ademola clarified that he is currently in…
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Kidnapped Nasarawa Poly student regains freedom after N300, 000 ransom payment
Taye Ajoke, a final year National Diploma student at Nasarawa State’s Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic in Lafia, has been set free after being kidnapped. Ajoke was taken by a group of heavily armed individuals who invaded her residence, Ombi 1, situated just two kilometers away from the Polytechnic. During the attack, they also fired at two other students and an aspiring student. As reported by Punch, Ajoke’s captors released her following the payment of a…
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Mohbad: I am willing to return to Nigeria to answer questions if the police can guarantee my safety – Naira Marley
Azeez Adeshina Fashola, a Nigerian rapper widely recognized as Naira Marley, has expressed his willingness to voluntarily present himself for investigation concerning allegations linking him to the passing of his former protege, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad. However, he emphasized that he would do so if security agencies could ensure his safety. During an interview with Reno Omokri on Wednesday night, Naira Marley conveyed his readiness to cooperate with authorities, provided that his…
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Joe Biden appoints two Nigerian-Americans as advisers
President of the United States, Joe Biden, has named two Nigerian-Americans as advisers. Osagie Imasogie and Chiney Ogwumike, among the 12 individuals chosen, have been appointed to serve on the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States, as per the announcement on the official White House website. Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said their appointment into the 12-member advisory council is a motivation for other Nigerians.…
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Reactions as footballer Michelle Alozie refers to a woman as her “husband”
Super Falcons standout Michelle Alozie sparked conversations and online activity when she posted a photo alongside a lady, humorously labeling her as “my husband.” In the image, the woman is embracing Alozie from behind. The Nigerian footballer captioned the photo: “Happy us over them day.” She added: “to my husband”. The photo quickly made its way to X as Nigerians speculated about her sexuality. Alozie has now clarified. Apparently, it is the others lady’s birthday…
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Leah Sharibu reportedly divorces her partner, marries another ISWAP commander
Leah Sharibu, who endured five years in terrorists’ captivity, has reportedly entered into another union with an Islamist terrorist commander, having divorced her former spouse she was coerced into marrying, as stated by local security sources speaking to Daily Trust. Leah was among the 110 female students from the Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State, who were abducted on February 19, 2018, by Boko Haram militants. She has been confined by members…
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Mohbad’s death taught me a lot of lessons, my prayer points have really increased – Actress, Biola Bayo
Nollywood actress Biola Bayo has imparted the insights she gained from the tragic passing of the young and gifted singer, Mohbad. She disclosed that Mohbad’s demise has prompted a shift in her prayers. Bayo now prays to evade an early demise that would delight her adversaries, to not spend her life toiling for others’ advantage, and to avoid a premature end. “Mohbad’s death taught me a lot of lessons and my prayer points have really…
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I haven’t eaten for days – Plantain thief caught in Sagamu begs for forgiveness
A man has pleaded for forgiveness following an alleged incident where he was caught stealing clusters of plantains in Sagamu, Ogun State. An individual named Ologe Clement reported that the alleged theft took place on the morning of Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Clement shared that the accused individual mentioned he had not eaten for several days as his reason for the act. “THE COUNTRY IS HARD… PLANTAIN THIEF WAS CAUGHT THIS MORNING IN SAGAMU, CLAIMING…
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Nigeria loses out on AFCON 2027 hosting right to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Nigeria’s attempt to jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Benin Republic has been thwarted. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) opted to grant hosting rights to Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, a decision communicated after CAF’s executive committee meeting on Wednesday. It’s noteworthy that Morocco secured the hosting rights for the 2025 AFCON. Nigeria’s most recent hosting of Africa’s premier football event was in the year 2000 when the nation co-hosted the competition…
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Emefiele tried to sabotage 2023 election with Naira redesign policy – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has alleged that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, sought to undermine the 2023 election through his policy of redesigning the naira. Akpabio made this accusation while questioning Olayemi Cardoso, the nominee for the CBN governor position, and four deputy governor nominees during their screening at the Senate. He inquired whether Cardoso would engage in political interference similar to his predecessor, Emefiele. “Adams Oshiomhole thanks…
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