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Nigerian Reps’ Bill bans rice importation, prescribes life imprisonment for offenders

A law to prohibit the importation of rice into the country, is underway in the House of Representatives. A Bill exclusively obtained by Vanguard, is entitled: ”An Act to Provide for the Prohibition of Importation into Nigeria of Rice and the Penalty for the Contravention of the Said Prohibition and other related Matters”. The Bill […]

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Kim Jong-un bans mullet hairstyles and skinny jeans in North Korea

The North Korean dictator has outlawed mullets and skinny jeans in an attempt to cut off “decadent” western-style fashion trends, according to a report. The tubby tyrant has approved only 15 official “non-socialist” haircuts — and the long-in-the-back look isn’t up to snuff, according to The Daily Express. He also ordered a bizarre crackdown on ripped […]

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I need prayers, late pilot my only son – Grieving dad

George Olufade, the father of Flt Lt Alfred Olufade, the pilot of the ill-fated aircraft that killed 11 military officers, including the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, said only prayers could sustain him as George was his only son. He also decried the state of military aircraft in the country and called […]

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50 doctors die of COVID in India, within 24 hours

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) says 50 doctors have died of coronavirus within one day. The association disclosed this its recent update, adding that over 200 doctors in India have died of COVID-19 as the country battles its second wave of infections. IMA said 736 doctors died of the virus during the first wave. The […]

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Shock, Disappointment Over Buhari’s Absence At COAS Burial

The absence of President Muhammadu Buhari at the funeral of General Ibrahim Attahiru has set social media, especially Twitter, on fire. Attahiru and 10 military men died in an air crash that occurred in Kaduna on Friday evening. The deceased officers were laid to rest at the Military National Cemetery in Abuja on Saturday. But […]

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Anger As Nigerian Governors Choose Malami Son’s Wedding Over Burial Of Army Chief (Photos)

As the burial of General Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff, and 10 others who died in a plane crash got underway in Abuja, many governors converged on Kano for the wedding of one the sons of Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. This triggered different reactions from Nigerians who felt […]

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Lagos To Upgrade Colleges, Poly To Universities

The Lagos State Ministry of Education has said there are plans to upgrade the Sir Michael Otedola College of Primary Education and Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education to universities of education. The ministry also said the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu would be upgraded to Lagos State University of Science and Technology. This was made known […]

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Scientists discover new type of coronavirus in dogs

Scientists have discovered a new type of coronavirus which originated in dogs and can infect humans. The pathogen, which has been around since 2018, is the eighth coronavirus known to have jumped from animals to humans. According to Daily Mail Uk, it is not yet clear if the bug poses a serious threat like its cousin SARS-CoV-2, […]

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Bandits Attack Catholic Church, Kill Reverend Father

Bandits have attacked St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church located in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing a Reverend father Alphonsus Bello. During the attack which occurred on Thursday night another priest, Reverend Father Joe Keke was abducted. The gunmen according to an eyewitness attacked the church compound at about 11: 00 pm and […]

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New Nigeria Will Emerge After The Cloud Passes – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says a new Nigeria is in the making, and that it is covered by a cloud that will eventually pass. He said there is a need for collective prayers, faith, hope and action, adding that Nigeria will prevail over its challenges. The VP spoke at the national prayer breakfast which held in […]

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Nobody can buy my conscience, says Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the displacement of the values of honesty and hard work by the love for money and other material things as one of the causes of the problems before Nigeria. Obasanjo said this on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, at the inauguration of the Prof Abayomi Oluwatosin Jiboku […]

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Stop NERC From Increasing Electricity Tariff, Reps Tell Nigerian Government

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to stop the proposed increase of electricity tariff for June. This formed part of the resolutions by the lawmakers during Thursday’s plenary in the lower chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja, the nation’s capital. They stressed that it was important to direct the Nigerian […]

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Interesting: Fourth Wife Stabs Husband To Death For Impregnating New Lover

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 47-year-old woman, Olanshile Nasirudeen, for allegedly stabbing her husband, Jimoh Nasirudeen, to death for impregnating another woman. The incident happened on Wednesday in Ijebu-Ode during an argument between the woman and her late husband. Punch gathered that the suspect was the fourth wife of the deceased […]

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I Have Integrity, I Joined APC To Help Buhari Reduce Tension In Nigeria – Governor Ayade

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has explained that his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is due to President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership qualities, saying he wants to help the 78-year-old in dealing with the challenges facing the country.  Ayade moved to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday after […]

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Revealed: How B’Haram leader, Shekau, ISWAP Commanders Were ‘Killed’ In Sambisa Forest

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, is dead, HumAngle is reporting. According to the news platform, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening following the invasion of the terror group’s stronghold in the Sambisa forest area by a column of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters. ISWAP, which had broken away from the Shekau-led Boko Haram faction in […]

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Nigerian Senators propose 15 years jail term for ransom payers

The Senate has moved to prohibit the payment and receiving of ransom for the release of any kidnapped, imprisoned or wrongfully confined victim in the country. This followed the consideration and second reading of a Bill by the upper chamber, titled: “Terrorism prevention (amendment) Bill, 2021,” and sponsored by Senator Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi. Onyewuchi, in […]

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People in power normally win elections by hook or crook but not me – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is committed to free and fair elections because he has respect for the right of Nigerians to choose their leaders. The president said although it is normal practice for people in power to win elections “by hook or by crook”, he is determined to never interfere in the electoral […]

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ICPC declared me wanted without inviting me, Buhari’s former in-law speaks

Embattled former son-in-law to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Gimba Kumo, has stated that he was never invited by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offenses Commission, ICPC, before he was declared wanted for alleged misappropriation of $65m while he was Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN. Mr Kumo, in a […]

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