A bride has reportedly been murdered a few hours to her wedding day. Family sources claim that some weeks to her wedding, the 38-year-old bride-to be, South African Nompumelelo Ngubane, had received a message via the WhatsApp asking her to either “cancel the wedding or die.” Her mother, Ntombifikile, also said someone once slipped a note […]
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In the wake of Nigerian Army’s plan to monitor social media activities, placid Jonathan reminds Nigerians of ‘freedom enjoyed’ under his watch
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday took a swipe at the move by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to curb hate speech. The ex-leader shared a picture of a quote he made on Facebook in 2014. The post read in part, “I am the most abused and insulted President in the world but when I […]
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After anti-Buhari protest, Charly Boy to hit the streets for Diezani’s extradition, to face her corruption charges
Charly Boy will on Monday lead a protest to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja to demand the extradition of Diezani Alison-Madueke, former petroleum minister, from the UK to Nigeria. The entertainer disclosed this in a statement signed by him and Deji Adeyanju on Thursday. A few days ago, […]
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More trouble for corrupt Nigerians as Buhari signs extradition agreement with UAE
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed a deal with the United Arab Emirates, UAE, to extradite Nigerians who abscond to the middle-eastern country after committing crimes in the country. The UAE, especially Dubai, one of its major regions, is one of the major destinations of wealthy Nigerians including those who have been accused of various […]
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ISIS threatens more attacks in Spain
ISIS has praised last week’s van attack in Barcelona, which left 13 people dead, and called for more attacks in Spain. In a propaganda video released by the SITE Intelligence Group Wednesday, an ISIS member describes the Barcelona perpetrators as “our brothers,” while another threatens “Spanish Christians” and promises to return the country to the “land […]
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Ojukwu’s son disowns IPOB, MASSOB, backs Buhari
Emeka Ojukwu (Junior), the son of the late Igbo leader, Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, on Wednesday affirmed that his late father told President Muhammadu Buhari that he (late Ojukwu) would want one indissoluble Nigeria. Ojukwu, who said his father told him about his discussion with Buhari, denied claims by some pro-Biafran groups that he was in […]
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Nigerian Army now monitors what you post on social media
The activities of Nigerians on the social media are now being monitored for hate speech, anti-government and anti-security information by the military. Director of Defence Information, Major-General John Enenche, told Channels Television that the move became necessary in the light of troubling activities and misinformation capable of jeopardizing the unity of the country. His comments come less […]
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North Korea starting to respect US – Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is “starting to respect” the United States, President Donald Trump declared, even as Pyongyang revealed plans for its missile development Wednesday and Kim ordered a production boost. Trump’s remarks, at a rally in Phoenix, came hours after Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said talks with the nuclear-armed North over its […]
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India finally bans instant divorce
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday banned the controversial practice of instant divorce practised by some members of the Muslim community. India is one of the few countries where a Muslim man could divorce his wife by saying the word ‘talaq’ – ‘divorce’ in Arabic – three times in quick succession. A 3-2 majority judgement by […]
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We no longer issue visas to Nigerians – Netherlands Embassy
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria, on Tuesday, reminded Nigerians that it was no longer in the business of issuing them visas. The Embassy’s Charge d’ Affaires, Mr Michel Deleen, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the Embassy had since 2013 swapped its visa issuance processes in Nigeria. Deleen said […]
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Nigerian court orders interim forfeiture of 56 houses linked to Diezani Alison-Madueke (Photos)
A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court on Tuesday ordered the interim forfeiture of 56 houses valued at $22 million ($21,982,224 or N3.3 billion) allegedly bought between 2011 and 2013 by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Justice Abdulaziz Anka made the order following an application filed by the Economic and Financial […]
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President Buhari says Igbos will get their dues
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that the southeast geopolitical zone will get its dues during his administration. The president gave this assurance this afternoon while receiving a coalition of southeast youths group who stormed the Aso Rock Villa gate to declare support for him. The group was received by the presidential spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina. […]
Continue readingOjukwu and I agreed Nigeria ‘must remain one and united’ – Buhari
In what appears a clear effort to douse the agitation for Biafra, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday made reference to the late Biafran leader, Emeka Ojukwu, saying both of them agreed on the indivisibility of Nigeria. Mr. Ojukwu led a breakaway Biafran nation into a civil war with the Nigerian government, between 1967 and 1970. […]
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Nigeria’s unity settled – Buhari (Read full speech)
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable, in apparent reference to tension in the country. In his broadcast to the nation this morning, following his extended medical vacation in the United Kingdom, Buhari also directed security agencies to fight and destroy terrorists and criminals “so that the majority of […]
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I didn’t use phones, other gadgets, they are distractions — Enugu girl who made 9As (Must Read)
A former pupil of Shalom Academy, Nsukka, Enugu State, Chinecherem Cynthia Ali, whose story went viral after she made A grade in all the subjects she took in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, shares her success story with TOLUWANI ENIOLA (Punch) Please introduce yourself. I hail from Umuagama community in Enugu State. I am the […]
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“Buhari go home!” chant Nigerians in front of Abuja House in London (Video)
Video shows Nigerians in solidarity with the #ResumeOrResign group in London chanting “Buhari go Home!” in what they termed vigil in front of the Nigerian Abuja House in London.
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FG still negotiating release of remaining Chibok girls – Minister
The Federal Government is still negotiating the release of the remaining Chibok girls in Boko Haram captivity, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Jummai Alhassan, said yesterday. She also urged Nigerians, especially the media, to avoid reopening the girls’ wounds by asking them to recount their experiences in the hands of Boko […]
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