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![BREAKING: ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’- Reps Pass Bill To Revert To Old National Anthem]()
The House of Representatives has passed a bill to revert to the old national anthem.The bill, sponsored by the Majority Leader of the House, Julius Ihonvbere, was taken through the first, second and third reading on Thursday amid opposition from some lawmakers.The lyrics of the old National Anthem, written by Lillian Jean Williams, composed by Fra![.]()
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![Festus Keyamo Slams Osita Chidoka For Kicking Against Return Of Emirates Airlines To Nigeria]()
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has responded to Osita Chidoka, a former Aviation Minister who earlier today kicked against the resumption of Emirates Airline operations in Nigeria. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 22, Osita Chidoka condemned the United Arab Emirates government and Emirates Airline for t![.]()
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!["Fake News May Lead To Breakdown Of Law And Order In Nigeria" -Minister Warns]()
Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation has said misinformation is a cancer that may lead to a breakdown of law and order in the country while also reiterating that democracy cannot grow without media and press freedom.Idris therefore stated that the responsibility of tackling and countering fake news is that of all st![.]()
"Fake News May Lead To Breakdown Of Law And Order In Nigeria" -Minister Warns -
![Turkish Airlines Sacks 7 Nigerian Staff Over $600,000 Ticket Racketeering]()
The recent conflict between Turkish Airlines and its Nigerian staff has escalated following the airline's dismissal of seven employees over alleged violations of ticketing reservation rules, which reportedly caused significant financial losses amounting to over $600,000. This situation comes in the wake of the National Union of Air Transport![.]()
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![Nigeria Man’s Reaction Goes Viral After Seeing And Holding Dollars For The First Time]()
A young Nigerian man could not believe his eyes after seeing dollar notes for the first time and holding it.In the video, the man was seen showing his appreciation to God for helping him to behold and feel the dollar notes.The man identified @offdarekods on TikTok app claimed that it was his first time ever to either see or hold dollar notes.He sa![.]()
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![Nigeria Singer, Ayra Starr's Outfit Causes Stir At Her Private Album Listening Party (Video)]()
Popular Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr got tongues wagging over her outfit at her private album listening party on Wednesday, May 22.The 21-year-old singer stepped out in a skimpy blue outfit that showed off her thigh, revealing too much skin. Watch a video showing her outfit below…![.]()
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![History Made As Nigeria Striker, Lookman Fires Atalanta To First Ever Europa League Glory]()
Ademola Lookman bagged a hat-trick as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final of the Europa League.Lookman made history as the first African player to score three goals in the final of a major UEFA competition.It was Bayer Leverkusen’s first defeat in 52 games across all competitions this season.It was the first time Atalanta will be![.]()
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![Nigerian President, Tinubu Jets Out To Chad For Inauguration Of President Deby]()
President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday, May 23, depart Abuja for N’Djamena, the Republic of Chad, to attend the inauguration of President Mahamat Déby.This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday.The inauguration of President Déby follows his declaration as the winner of the country’s presiden![.]()
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![BREAKING! Court Grants DCP Abba Kyari Bail After 27 Months in Detention]()
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted DCP Abba Kyari, the former commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, a temporary bail of two weeks. This decision comes after Kyari had spent 27 months in detention. The court's allowance will enable Kyari to attend to and conclude his mother's burial rites.Kyari was detained following![.]()
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![17yr Old Boy, Jibola Fakologbon Sentenced to 14yrs Jail Term For Assault & Rap3 in Ondo]()
An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced a 17-year-old boy, Jibola Fakologbon, to 14 years imprisonment for ass@ulting and r@ping a student of Ero College of Education.Fakologbon, who committed the offence was arraigned on December 2021, on two counts bordering on ass@ult and r@pe, which contravened Sections 60, 358 of the Criminal![.]()
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![JUST IN: DSS, Police, Others Takeover Cross River Assembly]()
The Cross River State Assembly complex is currently being taken over by officials from the Department of State Services (DSS), the Dragon Squad, and members of the Nigeria Police Force. This was following the impeachment of the Assembly speaker, Elvert Anyambem. The PUNCH reports that Ayambem was impeached over alleged gross misconduct and financi![.]()
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![Nigerian Students in UK Ordered To Leave Country After Struggling To Pay Tuition]()
A group of Nigerian students have been dropped from their university courses and ordered to leave the United Kingdom after they struggled to pay tuition fees on time, BBC reports. The Teesside University students have said the devaluation of the naira has made it difficult for them to pay their tuition fees, leading to a breach of visa sponsorship![.]()
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![FG Bans Money Rituals, Smoking, And Ritual Killing Scenes From Movies, Music Videos And Skits]()
The Executive Director/CEO of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Husseini, says the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourizing of vices in Nigerian films. Husseini disclosed this while speaking at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enu![.]()
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![Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts Truckload Of Donkey Bones Worth N3bn]()
The Nigeria Customs Service, specifically the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B, has intercepted a truckload of donkey bones intended for export, along with dried donkey meat, valued at over three billion Naira. Disclosing this during a press briefing by the Comptroller FOU Zone B, Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu in Kaduna on Tuesday, NCS vowed to ensure![.]()
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![Kidnappers Demand ₦5 Million as Dangote Cement Workers Remain in Captivity for One Week]()
The abductors of some workers at the Dangote Cement Company Plc, at Okpella Community, in Etsako Area of Edo State, have demanded N5million ransom from the family of a victim, Abah James Ogwu, who is currently in their den. Ogwu and his colleagues were kidnapped last week Monday after their staff bus was waylaid on their way home by some yet-to-be![.]()
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![50 Cent Sells Documentary on Diddy's S3x Assault to Netflix Amidst Massive Bidding War]()
Rapper 50 Cent’s documentary about the sex assault allegations against his friend-turned-enemy Sean “Diddy” Combs has just been bought up by Netflix after an apparent “massive bidding war.” Multiple networks and streaming services had been trying to land the series on Combs, 54, ever since 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackso![.]()
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![JUST IN: VeryDarkMan Remanded In Prison Custody Till Next Week]()
Controversial Nigerian activist, Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan, has been remanded to prison custody pending his next hearing scheduled for Wednesday, May 29. Recall that the activist was jailed a month back after he was arrested over alleged cyberbullying. Since then, he has continued his online activism, while waiting to receive his sentence from![.]()
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![Photo of Nigerian Lady Killed by Chinese Expatriate for Rejecting His Love In Abia]()
A promising young lady, Ocheze Ogbonna has been pushed to her death by a Chinese national.Ocheze was a female crane operator at Inner Galaxy Steel Company, Umuahala-Obuzor in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State before her death. he was said to have rejected love advances from the Chinese national who wanted to be in a relationship with h![.]()
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![Israel Recalls Envoy After Ireland, Spain And Norway Agree to Recognise Palestine As A State]()
Spain, Norway and Ireland have announced plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state, in a move that is likely to bolster the global Palestinian cause but damage relations with Israel. Palestinian statehood has been recognized by more than 130 out of 193 member states of the United Nations, according to the Palestine Liberation Organization. B![.]()
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![2 Friends Missing After Traveling To Abia From Port Harcourt To Meet Man They Met on Facebook]()
Two friends, Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, a Ghanaian national, have been declared missing after they travelled from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to Abia State on April 27, 2024. It was alleged that the duo had gone to see a man they met on Facebook and never returned since then. Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who confirmed the incide![.]()
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![Police Arrests Bandit Treating Gunshot Wound At Plateau Hospital]()
Men of the Plateau state police command have arrested one of the bandits who attacked the Zurack Community in the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State while treating his gunshot wounds in a hospital. In a statement released, the spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, the arrested bandits had been transferred to the St![.]()
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![Uncle Arrested For Defiling His 8 Year Old And 4 Year Old Niece in Delta]()
Police have arrested one Miracle for allegedly defiling his 8-year-old nephew and 4-year-old niece in Ekpan community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Activist, Comrade Israel Joe, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, said the suspect confessed to the crime, saying that he was taught homosexual acts in primary![.]()
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![Model Sues Diddy, Says She Was Drugged And Molested By Mogul In 2003]()
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit by another damning lawsuit. A model named Crystal McKinney claims he drugged her and then forced her to perform oral sex on him during a visit to his NYC studio two decades ago when she was 22. Crystal McKinney claims the rapper plied her with alcohol and possibly laced marijuana during the 2003 encounter, then![.]()
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![It’s Either A New Nigeria Or Nothing - Kenneth Okonkwo Pens As He Dumps Abure-led Labour Party]()
Veteran actor and chieftain of the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo has announced that he is suspending his relationship with the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the party.Okonkwo made the announcement via his social media accounts.He stated that he prefers to lose doing the right thing to winning doing the wrong thing.According to him![.]()
It’s Either A New Nigeria Or Nothing - Kenneth Okonkwo Pens As He Dumps Abure-led Labour Party -
![Teacher In Ekiti Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Raping His Neighbor’s 8-year-old Daughter]()
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has sentenced a 45-year-old teacher, Oluwagbemi Alabi, to 15 years imprisonment for raping an eight-year- old girl. Alabi, who committed the offence in 1999, was arraigned on 25th August 2023 on one count charge of rape. The charge read, “Alabi Oluwafemi sometime in the year 1999 at Ikere Ekiti with![.]()
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![Catholic Church Fulani Security Guard Stabs Boy Who Is An Only Son]()
Members of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Nkpor Uno in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, are asking for justice after the security guard at the church stabbed a teenage member of the church to death. The security guard attached to the church, identified as David Isaac, from Akpa, Kogi State, allegedly stabbed the yet-to-b![.]()
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![Nigerian Man Detained for Defrauding a Thai Citizen of $216,000 and N30 Million]()
A man identified as Chimereze Chinedu has been arrested by the State Criminal Investigative Department (SCID), Lagos State Police Command, for defrauding a citizen of Thailand to the tune of Two Hundred and Sixteen Thousand Dollars. The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement released said Chimereze defrauded![.]()
Nigerian Man Detained for Defrauding a Thai Citizen of $216,000 and N30 Million -
![8 Nigerians Accused of Assaulting Police Officers and Damaging a Police Station in South Africa]()
Eight Nigerian men, Onogu Nwaemeka, Kelecho Oken, Ebot Kennedy, Chijioke Steven, Charles Aknaji, Umemba Sophuru, Amajoyi Tochukwu, and Charles Okerie Onyedikashi have been denied bail by the Kimberly Magistrates' Court in the Northern Cape, South Africa, after they were charged with malicious damage to property, interference with the law, ass![.]()
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![BREAKING: Federal Govt Increases Minimum Wage From N48,000 to N54,000]()
The ongoing dispute between the Labour union and the Federal Government (FG) over the minimum wage in Nigeria has seen recent developments. The FG has raised its minimum wage offer from N48,000 to N54,000. However, the Labour union remains steadfast in their demand for a significantly higher minimum wage of N615,000.This substantial gap between th![.]()
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![Heavyweight Boxing Champion Oleksandr Usyk Suspended After Tyson Fury Fight]()
Oleksandr Usyk has been issued a brief suspension following his intense victory over Tyson Fury.In their undisputed bout, Usyk nearly floored Fury in the ninth round, with only the ropes keeping the Brit upright. The referee intervened to count, and despite recovering to hear the final bell, Fury suffered his first career loss by split decision in![.]()
Heavyweight Boxing Champion Oleksandr Usyk Suspended After Tyson Fury Fight
BREAKING: ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’- Reps Pass Bill To Revert To Old National Anthem
Festus Keyamo Slams Osita Chidoka For Kicking Against Return Of Emirates Airlines To Nigeria
Nigeria Man’s Reaction Goes Viral After Seeing And Holding Dollars For The First Time
History Made As Nigeria Striker, Lookman Fires Atalanta To First Ever Europa League Glory
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