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10 beheaded as gunmen attack Mozambique

Mozambique police has confirmed that 10 people were beheaded in an attack over the weekend in a village near the town of Palma, close to Mozambique’s border with Tanzania, an area where previous Islamist attacks have been reported. “Unknown persons killed by decapitation at least 10 people in recent days in the administrative post of… Continue reading 10 beheaded as gunmen attack Mozambique

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2019: ”Vote for candidates of your choice” President Buhari tells Nigerians

President Buhari has instructed Nigerians to vote for the candidates of their choice in next year’s general elections. He gave the advice while breaking fast with members of the judiciary led by Supreme Court Justice Olukayode Ariwoola last night. President Buhari who is also seeking a second term and will be running for president next… Continue reading 2019: ”Vote for candidates of your choice” President Buhari tells Nigerians

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Teen convicted after falsely accusing ex-boyfriend of drugging and raping her

A teenager who falsely claimed her ex-boyfriend had raped her when they split up has been convicted of wasting police time. Hannah Sandover, 18, lied to a friend that her ex, also 18, had spiked her water bottle and forced himself on her in the back of the car after he refused to get back with her.… Continue reading Teen convicted after falsely accusing ex-boyfriend of drugging and raping her

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Breaking: Dino Melaye defects to PDP

The troubled Senator Dino Melaye has defected to PDP. He announced his defection during plenary this morning May 30th. Dino who was hospitalized after his faceoff with the police last month, appeared on the floor of the senate in a white attire and a bandage wrapped around his neck. In April, Melaye was arrested after… Continue reading Breaking: Dino Melaye defects to PDP

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A rare virus without a cure has surfaced in India and it’s killing people

A newly emerging deadly virus known as the Nipah virus has killed at least nine people in southern India. Scientists discovered that the rare and extremely deadly Nipah virus could jump from bats to other species, including humans. The disease is currently incurable and can be transmitted from person to person. It has killed between… Continue reading A rare virus without a cure has surfaced in India and it’s killing people

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Sweden distributes “be prepared for war” leaflet to all 4.8m homes

This is the first time that Sweden is sending out such leaflet in more than half a century. The 20-page pamphlet, illustrated with pictures of sirens, warplanes and families fleeing their homes, also prepares the population for dangers such as cyber and terror attacks and climate change, and includes a page on identifying fake news.… Continue reading Sweden distributes “be prepared for war” leaflet to all 4.8m homes

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‘In 2018, herdsmen have killed 425 people in Benue State’ – Governor Ortom

The governor of Benue state, says suspected herdsmen have killed 425 people in Benue in 2018 alone. The governor spoke yesterday during the burial of two Catholic priests Felix Tyolaha and Joseph Gor along with17 parishioners killed by gunmen during a raid on Saint Ignatius Parish, Mbalom, Benue. The governor regretted the attacks on the… Continue reading ‘In 2018, herdsmen have killed 425 people in Benue State’ – Governor Ortom

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‘1,292 Nigerians have been killed in road accidents in the last three months’ – NBS

According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, 1,292 Nigerians have been killed in road accidents in the last three months across the nation. According to the NBS report, 1,292 Nigerians got killed in the road traffic crashes recorded in the first quarter of 2018, saying that 1,186 of the 1,292 Nigerians who got… Continue reading ‘1,292 Nigerians have been killed in road accidents in the last three months’ – NBS

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‘Any leader who can’t perform should get out of office’ – Obasanjo

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo today said any leader who cannot perform in office by providing leadership should get out of office. Obasanjo, who spoke at the Lagos State University, LASU, Convocation lecture in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria said such a leader should not think of seeking re-election but to get out of office. The former President,… Continue reading ‘Any leader who can’t perform should get out of office’ – Obasanjo

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Buhari Praises Late Military Dictator Sani Abacha, Says ” No Matter What You Think About Him, He Built Roads, Hospitals”

President Buhari today said no matter how anybody feels or what they think, former military dictator, General Sani Abacha, contributed immensely to the infrastructural development of the country during his time in office. President Buhari said this when he hosted the Buhari Support Organisation (BSO), led by Hameed Ali, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service… Continue reading Buhari Praises Late Military Dictator Sani Abacha, Says ” No Matter What You Think About Him, He Built Roads, Hospitals”

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$16b power project ”I’m ready for probe” Obasanjo dares Buhari

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he is ready to be probed over the $16b Power Project carried out during his administration. Recall that President Buhari , mocked the former president for embarking on the power project that cost so much with no result to show for it. President Buhari said the former president… Continue reading $16b power project ”I’m ready for probe” Obasanjo dares Buhari

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Trevor Noah jokes about what would have happened if Meghan Markle had a Nigerian uncle (video)

Talk show host and comedian Trevor Noah killed it with this joke about what the Royal Wedding would have been like if Meghan Markle had a Nigerian uncle who happened to be present at her wedding to Prince Harry. It's too hilarious to miss! Watch the video below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BjF2W_sHHSS/

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Abuja village where twins are killed by hanging “because they are evil”

The killing of twins in Nigeria was abolished decades ago, but a surprising discovery has been made, of a village where twins are killed by hanging. This practice was exposed by Nkwasi Obim Nebo, a maternal health advocate and humanitarian worker who led a team of PeachAid Medical Initiative medical doctors to the village of… Continue reading Abuja village where twins are killed by hanging “because they are evil”

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Behold the Duke and Duchess of Sussex! Meghan and Harry at Prince Charles’ 70th birthday party (photos/videos)

Her Royal Highness Meghan Markle and Prince Harry yesterday arrived for their first public engagement as a married couple. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined the Prince of Wales for a celebration of his 70th birthday in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. The garden party saw more than 6,000 people, all from the charities… Continue reading Behold the Duke and Duchess of Sussex! Meghan and Harry at Prince Charles’ 70th birthday party (photos/videos)

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President Buhari hints at probing Obasanjo over claims of spending $16bn on power projects during his administration(video)

The cold war between President Buhari and former president Olusegun Obasanjo, took a different dimension today when President Buhari queried the spending of $16bn on power project during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The president said this while receiving members of the Buhari Support Organization led by the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs… Continue reading President Buhari hints at probing Obasanjo over claims of spending $16bn on power projects during his administration(video)

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Nigerian man jumps to his death while trying to evade arrest in South Africa

A 36-year-old Nigerian man, Christopher Omoike, jumped to his death from his apartment on the ninth floor of a building in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday May 20th. Confirming the incident, the Nigerian Consul-General, Godwin Adama, who visited the scene of the incident said Christopher's flatmate, a Nigerian man named Oscar, said the deceased was… Continue reading Nigerian man jumps to his death while trying to evade arrest in South Africa

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N500m fraud: Former Minister of Water Resources, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari and 4 Other Docked

EFCC yesterday May 22, arraigned a former Minister of Water Resources Mukhtar Shehu Shagari alongside four others before Justice Idrissa Kolo of the Federal High Court Sokoto on a five count charge of Conspiracy and Money Laundering to the tune of N500,000,000. Charged along with the former minister are Senator Abdullahi Mohammmed Wali, Ibrahim Gidado,… Continue reading N500m fraud: Former Minister of Water Resources, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari and 4 Other Docked

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Lagos State first lady raises alarm as cyber fraudsters Impersonate her on social media

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Tuesday distanced herself from the criminal activities of a certain individual posing as her representative to extort money from unsuspecting members of the public. Ambode, in a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Folashade Kadiri said the unknown individual has been utilising… Continue reading Lagos State first lady raises alarm as cyber fraudsters Impersonate her on social media