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![Shoprite Counters News Of Their Leaving Nigeria, Releases New Statement]()
Shoprite Nigeria has debunked the story making the rounds that it intends to close shop in Nigeria.The Country Director for Chastex Consult, Ini Archibong, in a telephone conversation with Vanguard, said: “Shoprite is not leaving Nigeria. “We have only just opened to Nigerian investors which we have also been talking to just before now. We ar ...![.]()
Shoprite Counters News Of Their Leaving Nigeria, Releases New Statement -
![BREAKING NEWS! Shoprite is Leaving Nigeria, After 15 Years of Operation]()
Africa’s biggest grocery retailer, Shoprite, is exiting Nigeria, after 15 years of operation in the country.The Cape Town-based retailer has started a formal process to consider the potential sale of all or a majority stake in its supermarkets in Nigeria, it said in a trading statement for the 52 weeks to end June released on Monday.The retailer ...![.]()
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![Senator, Akpabio Links Orji Uzor Kalu, James Ibori And Emmanuel Uduaghan To Some NDDC Project]()
Senator Godswill Akpabio, The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has reportedly linked two ex-governors of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan and James Ibori to some of the projects that have been executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, Punch reports.Akpabio in a letter sent to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, ...![.]()
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![BREAKING: Lagos Govt. Reportedly Discharge 37 COVID 19 Patients After Recovery]()
The Lagos State government, on Sunday, announced the recovery and discharge of 37 coronavirus patients from its isolation centres.Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said in a statement that the patients, including 31 Nigerians and six foreigners, were discharged after testing negative twice for the virus. ”Good people of Lagos, today, 37 #COVID19Lagos ...![.]()
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!["Only 30 Policemen Protecting 100 Katsina Villages Despite Series Of Killings"- Gov. Masari]()
Despite the escalating killings by bandits and other criminal elements in Katsina State, only 30 Policemen provide security in 100 villages in the state.Although Governor Aminu Masari said the state would in the interim amend its extant laws to give power to village heads and local authorities in the battle against the bandits,” a wo ...![.]()
"Only 30 Policemen Protecting 100 Katsina Villages Despite Series Of Killings"- Gov. Masari -
![Parents Protest As Ogun Imposes N25,000 For Students COVID-19 Test]()
Scores of parents of private secondary school students in Ogun State, on Sunday, staged a protest over the compulsory COVID-19 test slammed on their wards by the state government.The protesting parents accused the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration of demanding the sum of N25,000 for each returning boarding student of private schools to be t ...![.]()
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![#BBNaija 2020! Ka3na & Lilo Evicted From Big Brother House In Double Eviction Night]()
It’s a double eviction night… On Sunday, August 2 2020, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced Ka3na and Lilo and as the first set of housemates to exit the house.Their exit comes after spending a total of fourteen days in the house.The 4 housemates who had the least votes are Lilo, Eric, Praise and Ka3na. The housemates were granted the opportunity to c ...![.]()
#BBNaija 2020! Ka3na & Lilo Evicted From Big Brother House In Double Eviction Night -
![Middle-Aged Man Hangs Himself Inside His Room After His Lover Broke Up With Him In Rivers]()
A middle-aged man popularly called Tailor has committed suicide in Rivers based on alleged betrayal from his lover, The Nation reports.It was gathered the incident occurred at about 10pm on Saturday at Omuokiri Village, Aluu Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.The man was said to have hanged himself after his lover decided to a ...![.]()
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![Husband And Wife Killed As Boko Haram Terrorists Bombs Borno Again]()
A man and his wife have been killed in multiple explosions that rocked Kafan Ruwa town under Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, SaharaReporters reports.The explosions occurred around 12:30am on Sunday, according to residents, who spoke with our correspondent.SaharaReporters gathered that many people also sustained injuries from the blas ...![.]()
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![BREAKING: President, Buhari Dragged To Court Over Loans Obtained Since May 29, 2015]()
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja to order President Muhammadu Buhari to publish details of loans obtained by his government since May 29, 2015.The details should include interest rates, total amount of debts incurred, as well as projects the loans were spent on.Respondents in the suit ...![.]()
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![Gov Zulum Cries Out, Accuses Pre. Buhari Of Knowing The Truth About Security Situation In Borno]()
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari must know the truth about the security situation in the North East.He maintained that there is sabotage in the system that will not allow terrorists to stop operating in the region.The Governor spoke on Sunday during a meeting with his counterparts from Kebbi and J ...![.]()
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![Florence Ajimobi In Trouble As Casual Worker Dies In her Company, Waw Nigeria Owned By Henkel]()
This is not the best of times for widow, Mrs Florence Ajimobi who recently lost her husband, the former governor of Oyo State, Abimbola Ajimobi. A young staff, Richard Gbadebo has said to have died in one of the factories owned by some of her Lebanese half brothers. The factory, Waw Nigeria which produces soap and partly owned by Henkel limited wh ...![.]()
Florence Ajimobi In Trouble As Casual Worker Dies In her Company, Waw Nigeria Owned By Henkel -
![Suspected Ritualists Kill 67-Year-Old Man Suffering From Stroke In Delta]()
A sixty-seven-year old man suffering from stroke has been reportedly killed by suspected ritualists in Orhoakpor community in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State.He died in the compound of a traditional medicine expert whom he was rushed to for treatments.The deceased whose throat was slit was also left with machete wounds on his che ...![.]()
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![Veteran Actress, Chinyere Wilfred Loses Mum (Photo)]()
Awwww, Nollywood Actress, Chinyere Wilfred's mum has passed on..... R.I.P. The actress is bereaved at the moment. She shared the photo of her mum and wrote "R.I.P MAMA" on her IG today and condolensces have been coming in to console the Actress.May Mama's soul rest in peace. ...![.]()
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![Nigerian Couple Welcome Triplets After 17 Years Of Childlessness (Photos)]()
Facebook user, Chinyere Nnabugwu who shared the good news on the platform, referred to the new mother as the biblical ”Hannah of our time”. Her post reads: “Congratulations Hon Emeka Okonkwo (Onowu Apga NA Dunukofia Kingdom) On The Arrival Of Their Triplets After 17 Years Of Marriage.On behalf of the good people of Umudioka and Apga Dunuk ...![.]()
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![24-year-old Girl, Omalicha Stabs Boyfriend, Auwal Suleiman To Death Over Cheating In Lagos (Photos)]()
A 24-year-old lady identified as Nkechi but is popularly known as Omalicha has been apprehended by the police in Lagos for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, one Auwal Suleiman, 26, to death because he allegedly cheated on her.The rather tragic incident occurred yesterday, August 1st, 2020, at their residence in Sagbokoji Island, Apapa, Lagos State ...![.]()
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24-year-old Girl, Omalicha Stabs Boyfriend, Auwal Suleiman To Death Over Cheating In Lagos (Photos) -
![Bus Driver, Habeeb Quadri Goes Wild, Beats His Own Passenger, Emmanuel James To Death In Lagos]()
The PUNCH reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a commercial driver, Habeeb Quadri, for allegedly assaulting a passenger, Emmanuel James, in the Surulere area of the state, resulting in his death.Quadri was arrested by the Bode Thomas Police Division on Thursday with eyewitnesses claiming that the driver hit James in the chest o ...![.]()
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Bus Driver, Habeeb Quadri Goes Wild, Beats His Own Passenger, Emmanuel James To Death In Lagos -
![#EDO2020! Two Shot As APC, PDP Supporters Clash During Campaign]()
The campaign ahead of the Edo 2020 governorship election turned violent weekend after a clash between supporters of Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Igarra, headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government of Edo State.It is understood that two persons ide ...![.]()
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![Nigeria Records Massive Drop In Coronavirus Cases, Abuja Leads Again (See latest Figures)]()
Nigeria has recorded a massive drop in Coronavirus infections as the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, recorded a spike again for the third day.The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, released 386 new infections on Saturday, with Abuja, ramping up 130 fresh cases, while Lagos has continued to record drop in cases.For third consecutive day, Ab ...![.]()
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![GREED! Aircraft Overloaded With 500 kilograms Of Cocaine Crashes]()
A light aircraft overloaded with cocaine crashed on take-off on its way to Australia, police said on Saturday, exposing a Melbourne-based crime syndicate and leading to the arrest of five men with alleged links to the Italian mafia.The Cesna aircraft, which was stuffed with more than 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds) of cocaine, went down while attempt ...![.]()
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GREED! Aircraft Overloaded With 500 kilograms Of Cocaine Crashes -
![Bandits Attack Nasarawa Community, Kill Traditional Ruler, Amos Ewa Obere]()
Bandits on Friday murdered the village head of Odu, Amos Ewa Obere, in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.GISTMANIA gathered that the bandits stormed the village in large numbers on motorcycles, armed with weapons and operated for hours.Some residents of the village were also said to have been injured during the attack.It was also le ...![.]()
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![BREAKING! Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Guts Ladipo, Mushin (Video)]()
Fire weekend gutted a building at 16, Ladipo Street, Mushin, Lagos just as mammoth crowd has prevented smooth rescue operation by emergency responders. Vanguard gathered that the fire outbreak which started from a shop dealing in mattresses has escalated and spread to other closely adjoining shops. It could not be ascertained if lives were lost ...![.]()
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![University Graduate, Andrew Ogbeche Facilitates His Boss’ Kidnap, Murder In Edo; Receives N100k]()
Andrew Ogbeche, an English Education graduate, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State, has been arrested for allegedly facilitating the murder of his boss, Egbe Ediagbonya, who was a former Commissioner for Sports in Edo State.Ediagbonya was kidnapped on May 16, 2020. After his abduction, the kidnappers called, demanding N15 million ran ...![.]()
University Graduate, Andrew Ogbeche Facilitates His Boss’ Kidnap, Murder In Edo; Receives N100k -
![BREAKING: Lagos Govt Reopens Worship Centers, Begins From August 7, 2020]()
The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the reopening of worship centers in the state beginning from Friday, August 7.Governor Sanwo-Olu announced this at a press briefing today August 1. While mosques will be reopened next week Friday August 7, the governor said churches will follow suit on Sunday, August 9. He said religious ...![.]()
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![SALLAH TRAGEDY! Seven Women Found Dead Inside Hair Dressing Saloon In Niger]()
The incident occurred on Thursday night when the victims, two married women and five ladies had gone to the saloon in the evening to do their hair preparatory for sallah celebration on Friday.According to a report by Sun News, as many as seven people, all-female have been found dead in a hair dressing saloon in Rijau, the headquarters of Rijau loc ...![.]()
SALLAH TRAGEDY! Seven Women Found Dead Inside Hair Dressing Saloon In Niger -
![72-Year-Old Passenger Dies Onboard Abuja-bound Air Peace Flight]()
A 72-year-old male passenger died on an Air Peace Flight P47182 from Calabar to Abuja Flight P47182 on Friday.The deceased allegedly had a case of paraplegia due to spinal injury since 2019 was travelling for medical check-up in Abuja.He became very sick mid-flight and upon arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Port Health of ...![.]()
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![17-year-old Boy Arrested As “Mastermind” Behind Recent Massive 'Celebrities' Twitter Hack]()
Authorities have arrested and charged a 17-year-old boy who ran a scheme that targeted the accounts of celebrities, including former President Barack Obama and Elon Musk. Two others were also charged.The hack embarrassed Twitter and called into question the security provided by a range of tech companies.One by one, the celebrity Twitter accounts p ...![.]()
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![Hungarian Airport Officials Catches Nigerian Man Who Swallowed 50 Packets Of Drugs In His Body]()
A Nigerian man was caught at the Franz Liszt airport in Budapest, Hungary, trying to smuggle in almost one kilogram of cocaine and heroin inside his body.The tax and customs office (NAV) said the Nigerian man who had been travelling from Madrid sought to enter Hungary through the green corridor.Excise officers conducted a search of his luggage and ...![.]()
Hungarian Airport Officials Catches Nigerian Man Who Swallowed 50 Packets Of Drugs In His Body -
![30 Stranded Nigerian Ladies In Lebanon Appeal To Federal Govt For Rescue]()
Some 30 Nigerian ladies trafficked to Lebanon are appealing to Nigerian government to rescue them as they are stranded in that country.They made the appeal in a statement by the President of Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM), Ajibola Abayomi.Mr Abayomi said the message was being relayed based on an encounter with the victims, ...![.]()
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![BREAKING: Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, His Daughter And 3 Aides Recover From Covid-19]()
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has recovered and tested negative for Civid-19. The Governor confirmed this in a statement he signed today.Umahi also revealed his daughter and three of his aides who also contracted the virus, have also tested negative.The Governor thanked God for his recovery and residents for their prayers and support. ...![.]()
BREAKING: Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, His Daughter And 3 Aides Recover From Covid-19
Shoprite Counters News Of Their Leaving Nigeria, Releases New Statement
Senator, Akpabio Links Orji Uzor Kalu, James Ibori And Emmanuel Uduaghan To Some NDDC Project
Veteran Actress, Chinyere Wilfred Loses Mum (Photo)
Nigeria Records Massive Drop In Coronavirus Cases, Abuja Leads Again (See latest Figures)
BREAKING! Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Guts Ladipo, Mushin (Video)
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