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Nigerian afro-fusion artiste, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has won the 2020 BET best international act award.The ‘African Giant’ won it for the second time in two years.In 2019, he floored Teni Makanaki and Mr. Eazi to win the coveted category in the award, but this time it was Innoss’B (DRC), Sho Madjozi (South Africa) Dave (Nigerian Musician, Burna Boy Wins 2020 BET Best International Act Award, See Complete List Of BET Awards 2020 Winners
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If we say this world is wicked some might dispute it somehow, but the fact still remains that some of those people in this world are actually far more worst than animals and even the devil. And there seems to be the truth behind what the Governor of Kaduna State, in the person of his excellency, Malam Nasir El Rufai claimed recently when he said tFemale Sets Up Her Friend To Be Molested By 7 Boys For Mocking Her Virginity Status!
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The arrest this week of a Nigerian Instagram celebrity has pitted Nigerian detectives against their counterparts from the United Arab Emirates and the United States, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.Nigeria and the U.S. launched the battle for the possession of Ramon Abbas, a.k.a.: Hushpuppi, following his arrest and detention by Emirati authorities earli"Nigeria, U.S. Fight For Hushpuppi’s Custody From UAE" -Sources Claims
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A lot has been going on on Twitter since last night with influencers exposing themselves and releasing receipts to back their claims.One of the receipts released is a voice note that shows a Twitter influencer, Dehkunle of Africa, seemingly admitting that another influencer, Tife, is guilty of rape.Recall that Tife's story went viral when hisEven If U R*ped Her, Deny It - Twitter Influencer, Dehkunle of Africa Says in Leaked Audio
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A Nigerian man who schooled in the United States is currently in a celebratory mood as he recently bagged a medical degree.The achievement is quite special because he applied a record number of eight times to get into school.The man identified as Oduyale appreciated his mom for believing in him and is looking forward to the next great chapter in hPHOTOS: Nigerian Man Oduyale Bag Medical Degree In U.S.A After Applying Eight Times
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The Presidency has made a U-turn on its initial reports that President Muhammadu Buhari would be making a media broadcast today.Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in a tweet via his verified Tweeter handle disclosed this minutes ago.He said no presidential broadcast was planned for today, adding that whateverJUST IN! Presidency Makes a U-Turn, Says There's NO Presidential Broadcast Today
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A Nigerian man in Rochdale, England has been jailed for 15 years for a string of child abuse and sexual assault counts after appearing at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court today (Friday 15 May), whilst a woman living at the same address has been jailed for four years for her role in the crimes.In July 2018, police were made aware that a youngNigerian Man & Woman Sent To Jail For Sexually, Physically Abusing A Girl & A Boy In The U.K
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The US has Place a ban on face masks produced in China after it failed to meet safety testing and standards. The US Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has canceled the approval for some manufacturers in China to sell N95 respirators in the United States, as they failed to offer adequate protection against the new coronavirus.A numbFace Masks Made In China Ban In U.S After It Failed To Meet Safety Testing And Standards
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A chartered plane conveying Nigerian returnees from the United Arab Emirates has made a U-turn after a pregnant woman reportedly went into labour, Channels Television has revealed. The report was also confirmed by the Chairman of the Nigerian in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. It was gathered that the plane, which was scheduled to arriveWhy Chartered Plane Evacuating Nigerians From Dubai Made U-Turn - Abike Dabiri
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The Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York announced the changes that the first batch of stranded Nigerians in the United States earlier scheduled for Sunday has been brought back to Saturday.Also changed is the flight number from ET 509 announced on Sunday to ET 8509 by the same carrier, Ethiopian Airlines.The Consulate-General of Nigeria in NeCOVID-19: Nigeria To Evacuate Over 700 Citizens From U.S. - FG
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A bright doctor from the West African country of Nigeria Babafemi Taiwo is leading part of major study on antiviral drug Remdesivir appearing to treat COVID-19, the potentially deadly respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, which has killed more than 200,000 people around the world.CNN interviewed Dr Babafemi Taiwo to discuss the result ofNigerian Doctor In U.S, Babafemi Taiwo Leads Major Study On Antiviral Covid-19 Drug Remdesivir
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Ugonwa was a graduate of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) who moved to the U.S several years back to work as a healthcare provider.Unfortunately, her dream became a nightmare after the Coronavirus pandemic hit, putting healthcare workers at huge risk. “With sad heart we announce the death of our own Ugonwa Okeke (Health Care Worker) – NSAD! Beautiful Nigerian Nurse, Ugonwa Okeke In The U.S Dies From Coronavirus (Photo)
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Few days after attesting to the good quality of palliatives received from the Federal Government, Oyo State Government on Friday made a U-turn and declared the items are in bad condition.Three trailer loads of rice totalling 1,800 bags sent to the State were said to have been infested with weavel and unfit for human consumption.Oyo, which took delOyo State Made U-Turn Sets To Return Federal Government’s Rice Says Its In Bad Condition
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A Nigerian man has hit hard at the Nigerian leaders for the way all its citizens are being treated during this coronavirus lockdown. He wrote on his social media page that: Few days ago, we received a deposit of $2000 deposit from the govt of canada, today we got another cheque of $290 as support. Meanwhile all Nigerian government could say was cHome Is Where Leaders Care About U - Nigerian Man Calls Out FG After Given $2290 By Canada Govt
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The Nigerian Government has asked its citizens in the United Kingdom, who wish to be evacuated back home during the Covid-19 pandemic, to pay N160,000 to a "Nigerian doctor" to conduct tests on them before returning to Nigeria.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 2, 2020 directed all its missions abroad to compile a list of NigeriansNigerian Govt Asks Its Citizens In The U.K To Pay N160k For COVID-19 Test As Precondition For Evacuation
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Politician and chairman of Silverbird group, Ben Bruce, took to his Twitter handle to express how much he misses Nigeria as he is currently in the U.S where thousands of deaths have been recorded due to the Coronavirus pandemic.Posting a photo of how he dresses now in America to protect himself from getting infected, he wrote ''This is"I Miss Nigeria, Can't Wait To Return" - Ben Bruce Says As He Reveals How He Protects Himself In U.S Due To Covid-19
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A group of U.S.-based small businesses has filed an $8 trillion lawsuit against China, alleging that the nation's communist government knew as early as mid-November that COVID-19 was a new, deadly virus, but covered it up.A group of small businesses in California -- including Cardiff Prestige Property, Little Saigon Chamber of Commerce, FirstChina Sued For $8 Trillion For Alleged Coronavirus Cover-Up By Group Of U.S. Small Business
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Students at Western Michigan University are mourning after a 25-year-old Nigerian Chemical Engineering student, Bassey Offiong, died of COVID-19 on Saturday in Detroit.He was expected to graduate in a few weeks. According to his sister, Asari, the deceased told her he was turned down several times for the coronavirus test in the Kalamazoo area whiGraduating Nigerian Student, Bassey Offiong Dies of COVID-19 in The U.S
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The Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo has tested positive for Covid-19.He revealed this via his official Twitter page where he revealed that he was confirmed positive for the virus after his sample was taken for testing after having had contact with a board member who tested positive afU.C.H Chief Medical Director, Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo Tests Positive To Coronavirus
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The U.S. coronavirus death toll surpassed 1,000 on Wednesday. Statistics showed that 247 people died in 24 hours and 13,355 new cases recorded.Recovery rate remains poor: 384 out of 68,211 cases.With U.S. tailing Italy’s 74,386 cases of coronavirus, there are fears that the world’s biggest economy may soon become the new epicentre of the virusU.S. Records More Than 1000 Death Due To Coronavirus
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The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonanya Onu, has said the United States is conducting tests on a ‘chemical compound’ isolated by ex-Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Maurice Iwu, as a possible cure for coronavirus.He dismissed reports suggesting that Iwu had found a cure for the disease, adding thatCoronavirus: Minister Ogbonanya Onu Says The U.S Is Testing Former INEC Chairman, Iwu's Drug
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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has accepted his six months suspension by the Osun State Traditional Rulers Council.The council in a meeting presided over by the Ooni of Ife, suspended the monarch from attending its meetings after he was accused of assaulting the Agbowu of Ogbaagbaa, Oba Dhikurulahi Akinropo.Shortely after the suspensioOluwo Makes U-Turn As He Finally Accepts His 6 Months Suspension
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A lecturer in the Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Ibadan, Dr. Ishola Salami, has invented a hip-hop song that will simplify the study of Mathematics for students with a view to stemming from mass failure.Salami told journalists in Ibadan, Oyo State, yesterday, the song is tagged: MATMUSIC, and comprises tracks with MathematiHow U.I Lecturer, Ishola Salami Invents Hip-Hop Song As Solution To Maths Failure
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CEO of Invictus Group and Forbes-celebrated Nigerian man, Obinwanne Okeke, who is facing two counts of $11m computer and wire fraud in the U.S, has filed a prelimnary objection to the charges. .According to PremiumTimes, Invictus, through his lawyers, stated that the American authorities lacked jurisdiction to charge him for fraud as he did not coI Didn’t Commit Fraud On U.S Soil, FBI Searched Me Illegally - CEO Of Invictus Group, Obinwanne Okeke
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Odion Ighalo makes history as first Nigerian player to play for Man United since it's inception 142 years ago .Nigeria's Odion Ighalo made history on Monday night as he came on for new club Manchester United in the 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, replacing Anthony Martial in the 90th minute.Ighalo wearing the number 25 jersey, bMAKING HISTORY: Odion Ighalo Becomes The First Nigerian Player To Play For Man U Since It's Inception 142 years Ago
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An American woman from New Jersey has admitted in a federal court to entering a sham marriage with a Nigerian who was living in Pittsburgh so he could become a permanent resident, according to prosecutors.Ajia Strauss, 28, of Newark, pleaded guilty in Pittsburgh federal court to conspiracy to defraud the United States, Triblive reported.Strauss en28 Year-Old U.S Woman, Ajia Strauss To Be Jailed For Fake $1500 Marriage With Nigerian
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Rabi Rabi’u, a 17-year-old housewife, who stabbed her husband to death, in Almakiyayi village, Malumfashi Local Government Area in Katsina state has been paraded by the Police Command of the state.Rabi was paraded before newsmen, and spokesman of the command, SP Gambo Isah, said that Rabi Rabi’u stabbed her husband while he was asleep after anPhotos Of 17 Years Old Housewife, Rabi Rabi’u Who Stabbed Her Husband To Death In Katsina
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Tanzania’s capital, who launched a crackdown on homosexuality in 2018 has been banned by the United States.According to Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State, in a statement issued on Friday, the ban also affects members of his family.Makonda was acused by the US of being involved in “gross violations of human rights, which include flagrant deniaTanzanian Official Who Led Anti-gay Movement Banned From Entering U.S
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A 23-year-old lady who was a fresh recruit into the Nigerian Army, identified Patience Amos Ya’u, has been reportedly killed by her boyfriend in Yola, Adamawa State. According to reports, the incident happened in a community in Jimeta, Yola North local government area of the State.The lady is believed to have died following a scuffle betweNigerian Army Newly Recruit Lady, Patience Ya’u Killed By Her Boyfriend, Ali Wakil In Yola
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Iran government has identified at least 35 U.S. targets for their retaliatory attack following the death of its Revolutionary Guards commander, Qasem Soleiman, who was killed in a United States airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump.Iran president Hasan Rouhani vowed to avenge the attack by U.S Donald Trump and the latest threat has been confIran Identifies 35 U.S Targets For Retaliatory Attacks, Revenge Strikes Expected ‘Within Weeks’
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