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Meghan Markle Breaks Royal Rules By Keeping Princess Diana's Tradition Of Hugging People

The Duchess of Sussex, 38, returned to work yesterday for her first official public engagement since the birth of her son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in May.Arriving in London to launch a high street clothing range in aid of charity Smart Works, the former actress bestowed plenty of warm hugs to those she met, despite it contradicting royal protoco

Kogi, Bayelsa Guber: INEC Confirms 123 Candidates For Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that no fewer than 123 candidates have won the party primaries to contest the Movrmber 16, Bayelsa and Kogi states governorship elections.The statistics from the electoral commission, detailing the primaries conducted in the two states, released yesterday, revealed that while 59 ca
19-year-old Girl To be Sentenced 80 Strokes Of Cane Publicly In Kaduna For Smoking Marijuana

A Shari’a Court 1 sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, on Thursday sentenced a 19-year-old girl, Zainab Abdullahi, to 80 strokes of the cane for smoking marijuana in public, NAN reports.Delivering judgment, the Judge, Malam Muhammad Shehu-Adamu, sentenced Zainab after she pleaded guilty to the offence.Shehu-Adamu held that the 80 strokes of cane was

JUST IN: Public Not Welcome At Mugabe's Private Funeral- Mugabe's Family

Robert Mugabe’s family says it wants a private burial. .They don’t want the public to come. “They don’t want you to know where he will be burried” . Suggests he will be burried as a chief.He also says burial won’t be on Sunday. “Sunday was never burial day” family says.Mugabe's family met with President Emmerson Mnangagwa on
The People Of Kwara State Are Scared Of Exposing Corrupt And Bad Eggs Officials- EFCC Narrates

The Ilorin zonal head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Isyaku Sharu has expressed great disappointment that the people of Kwara State are scared of exposing corrupt and bad eggs in their midst. “In fact, they are hardly willing to proceed with criminal complaints,” he noted at a media parley organised by the Kwara State Council

Many Escape Death As Building Collapses During Heavy Rainfall In Anambra State

A three-storey building yesterday collapsed at No. 22, Nkisi Aroli Street, Onitsha, Anambra State. The building said to belong to one Chukwuma Njeka, collapsed following a downpour. Thankfully, no casualty was recorded.The prison wall of the Onitsha custodial centre, (formerly known as Onitsha prisons) also suffered a similar fate as the rear fenc
Nigeria: FG Promises To Tackle Spread Of Monkeypox, Lassa Fever And Others - Says Mamora

The Federal Government has promised to tackle the incessant outbreak of infectious diseases in the country.It listed monkey pox, Lassa fever and meningitis among the diseases that would be checkmated headlong.The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olurunnimbe Mamora, spoke on Tuesday night in Abuja at the ongoing fourth annual scientific conference

3 Nigerians, 1 Togolese Arrested For Allegedly Torturing Domestic Workers

Samuel Ekeh and Ayena Tonton Komlan were chained and locked up in a toilet, and brutalized by the four suspects for days in a bid to coerce them to admit to stealing 5,000 cedis, the Police have said.The victims, who have worked for the suspects for the past two years, have since been issued with medical forms to receive treatment and examination.
FG Of Nigeria Have Promised To Support Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa- Abike Dabiri

Abike Dabiri, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has given an assurance that the government would support Nigerians who are being evacuated back to the country from South Africa in the wake of xenophobic attacks. The first batch of returnees numbering about 187 arrived in Lagos via the Air Peace Airline last night and according t

Italian Region, Molise Offers To Pay Nigerians And Other Newcomers €700 To Stay In Its Villages

Molise, an underpopulated region in Italy, is offering newcomers, including Nigerian migrants, an active residency allowance of €700 per month for three years to live thereHowever, the newcomers are mandated to open a business and the population of each village is to be kept under 2,000. “We wanted to do more; we wanted people to invest here.
22 Years old Nigerian Man, Abasiakara Ekanem Arrested for Money Laundery in The USA

22-year-old Nigerian, Abasiakara Ekanem, has been charged alongside four others for alleged offences of conspiracy and money laundering in the United States.The United States Department of Justice disclosed that Ekanem and the other defendants were part of those indicted in another court in Witchita for international fraud.Others mentioned include

EFCC Arrests 30 Years Old Billionaire, John Ani Chukwuebuka For $4M Fraud In Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, in collaboration with United States FBI, has arrested one John Ani Chukwuebuka for his alleged involvement in Business email compromise fraud.The suspect, a 30-year-old graduate, was arrested on August 5, 2019 in the Jakande-Lekki Area of Lagos during a collaborative operation
InvictusObii Told To Pay Back $11M, Forfeit His Diamond Ring and Face 30 Years In Jail

The decision affirmed the investigation of the U.S. Department of Justice, conducted by the F.B.I, and now set the stage for commencement of criminal trial.Besides the indictment, the jury also recommended that Mr Okeke be made to forfeit at least $11 million in cash and asset or both if convicted.An emerald cut engagement ring found on him when h

Fire Guts NNPC Depot In Ibadan, Oyo State

Fire on Wednesday gutted the Apata Ibadan depot of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation.The incident, according to an official of the Corporation who spoke with our correspondent occurred in the loading section of the depot.The development caused traffic gridlock on Apata-Abeokuta Road.There has been no official statement as of the time of f
I Will Appeal The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal Decision To Supreme Court - Atiku

The judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) will be challenged at the Supreme Court, the legal team of Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said.Mr Abubakar is challenging the election that produced President Muhammadu #Buhari for another term of four years. The petition of the former vice pr

PHOTOS: Ibadan Big Boys Who Are Also Into "Yahoo Yahoo" Arrested With Their Exotic Cars

Two suspected internet fraudsters have been apprehended by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, has arrested two suspected internet fraudsters who specialize in stealing people’s identities online to defraud foreign nationals. The suspects, Crown Babatunde Ak
Nigeria's VAT Increases From 5% to 7%

The federal executive council (FEC) has approved an increase in value added tax (VAT) rate from 5% to 7%. Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, disclosed this to state house correspondents at the end of the meeting on Wednesday.

Robert Mugabe's Body Arrives In Zimbabwe Amidst Burial Dispute

The body of Robert Mugabe has left Singapore on a private flight destined for his home country of Zimbabwe.The former president had been receiving hospital treatment in the city state before he died last week aged 95.Mr Mugabe was Zimbabwe’s first leader after becoming independent in 1980. He held on to power for almost four decades before being
We Will Continue To Work As If This Is Our First Term- Governor Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will continue to deliver key projects across the state all through his second term.Commissioning the rebranded Government Secondary School, Ubima (Former Community Secondary School, Ubima) on Tuesday, Governor Wike said that he will not be affected by the

JUST IN! Buhari is Over Qualified To Contest 2019 Election – Election Tribunal

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari was qualified for the 2019 election.The tribunal said Mr Buhari’s certificate from the Nigerian military is higher than the Secondary School certificate stated as a minimum academic requirement for the election in the constitution. “Mr Buhari is not only
Lebanese Man, Basan Khodari Murdered, Dumped Inside Septic Tank By His Security Guard

The corpse of a Lebanese national, Basan Khodari has been found in a septic tank at his Lagos residence on the afternoon of Tuesday September 10. It was gathered that a private guard employed by the deceased,Adamu Mohammed is suspected to have carried out the act as properties belonging to the deceased which include three split unit air cond

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde To Refund N28M Tuition Fees Collected By Ajimobi To Parents

Governor Makinde To Refund Tuition Fees Collected By Ajimobi To Parents, see Publication below AT TODAY’S EXCO MEETING, WE RECEIVED UPDATES FROM OUR COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, PROF. DAUD SHANGODOYIN ON THE ONGOING RENOVATION OF 100 STATE-OWNED SCHOOLS. 40 HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, AND 60 ARE AT ADVANCED STAGES OF RENOVATION A
Tribunal Set To Deliver Judgement Over Atiku’s Petition Against Buhari’s Victory Today

The presidential election petition tribunal will today deliver judgement in the petition brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. All the parties in the suit had made their final submissions on August 21, when the tribunal declared that the date for the judgement will be communicated at a

Buhari, APC Turned Me To A Social Leper In South East ― Ex Imo State Governor Okorocha

Former Imo state governor and senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha has said his support for Presidential Muhammadu Buhari ambition in 2015 and membership of the All Progressives Congress earned him the scorn of people of the South-East geopolitical zone.He made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen.Fi
Kastina State Return 6 Kidnappers For 20 Kidnap Victims In Epic Swap Deal - Aminu Masari

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, on Tuesday disclosed that six bandits had been released from the government’s custody, saying that the bandits in the state would in turn release 20 kidnapped persons.He made the disclosure in a chat with newsmen shortly before he went into a closed-door meeting to perfect the release of the bandits. Four re

Federal High Court in Lagos Orders Permanent Forfeiture Of Diezani’s Jewellery Worth $40m

A Federal High Court has granted a final forfeiture to the Fed Government, the $40m worth of jewellries seized from d premises of d former minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani MaduekeJustice Oweibo ruled that she had failed to show cause why the jewellries should not be forfeited
Maruwa Rider Who Absconded With His Boss' Keke Napep Arrested After Four Months

The Operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad, a unit of the Lagos Police Command have arrested a tricycle rider otherwise known as ‘Keke Maruwa’ after stealing the tricycle over four months ago.The suspect, Tosin Abolaji, 25-year-old, was arrested in Ikeja, where he was using the stolen 'keke' for transport business.The �
Breaking News: Former Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe's Burial Postponed Indefinitely

The burial of the late former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has been postponed indefinitely.The burial was earlier scheduled to hold on Sunday in Zimbabwe but is not likely to hold again, according to ZimLive.Family members of the deceased ex-president confirmed the development to Zimlive.According to Mugabe’s nephew, Leo Mugabe, who is
2019 Presidential Election: PDP, APC Scared As Tribunal Is Set To Deliver Judgment

The expected and awaited judgement from the presidential election petitions tribunal has reportedly put the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and President Muhammadu Buhari’s All Progressives Congress (APC) camp on edge. In a recent press statement, the PDP says the country is anxiously waiting for the j
Kidnappers Release Kaduna Bishop’s Children After 34 Days In Kidnappers Den

According to a report by TheCable, the two children of Levi Onyeador, bishop of Prayers Palace Ministries, Kakuri, Kaduna, have regained freedom after 34 days in captivity.The two persons who were captured when they took initial ransom to the captors of the bishop’s children have also been set free.A source close to the family of the bishop said

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Meghan Markle Breaks Royal Rules By Keeping Princess Diana's Tradition Of Hugging People

Kogi, Bayelsa Guber: INEC Confirms 123 Candidates For Polls

19-year-old Girl To be Sentenced 80 Strokes Of Cane Publicly In Kaduna For Smoking Marijuana

JUST IN: Public Not Welcome At Mugabe's Private Funeral- Mugabe's Family

The People Of Kwara State Are Scared Of Exposing Corrupt And Bad Eggs Officials- EFCC Narrates

Many Escape Death As Building Collapses During Heavy Rainfall In Anambra State

Nigeria: FG Promises To Tackle Spread Of Monkeypox, Lassa Fever And Others - Says Mamora

3 Nigerians, 1 Togolese Arrested For Allegedly Torturing Domestic Workers

FG Of Nigeria Have Promised To Support Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa- Abike Dabiri

Italian Region, Molise Offers To Pay Nigerians And Other Newcomers €700 To Stay In Its Villages

22 Years old Nigerian Man, Abasiakara Ekanem Arrested for Money Laundery in The USA

EFCC Arrests 30 Years Old Billionaire, John Ani Chukwuebuka For $4M Fraud In Lagos

InvictusObii Told To Pay Back $11M, Forfeit His Diamond Ring and Face 30 Years In Jail

Fire Guts NNPC Depot In Ibadan, Oyo State

I Will Appeal The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal Decision To Supreme Court - Atiku

PHOTOS: Ibadan Big Boys Who Are Also Into "Yahoo Yahoo" Arrested With Their Exotic Cars

Nigeria's VAT Increases From 5% to 7%

Robert Mugabe's Body Arrives In Zimbabwe Amidst Burial Dispute

We Will Continue To Work As If This Is Our First Term- Governor Wike

JUST IN! Buhari is Over Qualified To Contest 2019 Election – Election Tribunal

Lebanese Man, Basan Khodari Murdered, Dumped Inside Septic Tank By His Security Guard

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde To Refund N28M Tuition Fees Collected By Ajimobi To Parents

Tribunal Set To Deliver Judgement Over Atiku’s Petition Against Buhari’s Victory Today

Buhari, APC Turned Me To A Social Leper In South East ― Ex Imo State Governor Okorocha

Kastina State Return 6 Kidnappers For 20 Kidnap Victims In Epic Swap Deal - Aminu Masari

Federal High Court in Lagos Orders Permanent Forfeiture Of Diezani’s Jewellery Worth $40m

Maruwa Rider Who Absconded With His Boss' Keke Napep Arrested After Four Months

Breaking News: Former Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe's Burial Postponed Indefinitely

2019 Presidential Election: PDP, APC Scared As Tribunal Is Set To Deliver Judgment

Kidnappers Release Kaduna Bishop’s Children After 34 Days In Kidnappers Den

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