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Kidnappers back on the beat in South West, launch renewed attacks
Before the 2023 elections, Nigerians were bedeviled with kidnap activities. The target of the kidnappers had been the well-to-do and popular personalities, but after some time, poor people were not spared. Drivers, passengers, students and artisans struggling for survival became regular victims. And heaven help those with no means or…
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‘Davido Dream Football Show is an avenue for talent discovery’
Young football talents in Nigeria and Africa in general, who have been yearning for an avenue to showcase their skills, have been provided with a platform to realise their dreams. Three partners, Abu Salami Media, 1XBet and David Adeleke (Davido), have teamed up with a plan to launch a model…
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10 years of being my magic’ – Adekunle Gold celebrates his wife Simi’s birthday in Marrakesh
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold is today celebrating his wife singer, Simi. The dad of one took to his IG page to share a beautiful birthday message to celebrate his wife, noting she has remained the magical part of his life since their meeting 10 years ago. Gold, to celebrate his…
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Why I chose to stay in my abusive marriage – Foluke Daramola
Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola has shed more light on why she chose to stay with her abusive ex. While appearing on a recent episode of the TVC show ”Your View” the thespian and mom of two revealed she always knew her marriage would be abusive from the night the knot…
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U S Secret Service arrests 29 year old Nigerian over alleged 6m fraud
A 29-year-old Nigerian man, Kosi Ebo has been arrested by the United States Secret Service over alleged internet fraud. A statement published by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland on Thursday, April 13, 2023, said Ebo alongside others are being charged in three wire fraud counts involving $6,343,533.10. million…
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Why We Declared Tinubu Winner Of Presidential Election Without 25% Of FCT Votes – INEC Finally Opens Up
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has told the presidential election petitions tribunal that President-elect Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress won the February 25 election and was validly returned as the winner without needing to get 25 per cent of the votes cast in the Federal Capital Territory…
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Lagos stops all building constructions in Banana Island
The Lagos State Government has launched a probe into the collapse of a seven-storey building under construction on Banana Island, Ikoyi, following a directive by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made the position known in a statement on Thursday. Omotoso said nobody died in…
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Turkish President, Erdogan Sends Message To Tinubu
President of Turkey, Tayyip Erdogan, has congratulated and sent his goodwill message to Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as Nigeria’s President-elect. In his congratulatory letter, Erdoğan, who described Asiwaju Tinubu as a brother, called for cooperation and partnership that would further the friendly relationship between Turkey and Nigeria. Erdoğan…
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Tinubu’s Presidency: My Life In Danger, Says Ex-Deputy Gov Of Lagos
The first female democratically elected Deputy Governor in Nigeria, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has raised an alarm that her life is under threat over the election… The first female democratically elected Deputy Governor in Nigeria, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has raised an alarm that her life is under threat over the election…
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Woodberry, Hushpuppi’s ally, pleads guilty to Internet fraud; agrees to pay $8 million to victims, forfeit luxury Dubai assets
Notorious Internet fraudster, Olalekan Jacob Ponle, alias Mr Woodberry, has entered a plea of guilt with the U.S. authorities, agreeing to surrender $8 million in proceeds of wire fraud as well as luxury cars and watches to the foreign government. Mr Woodberry, who loved to flaunt his lavish lifestyle on…