Category: Naija News
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Funke Akindele Celebrates Mother’s Posthumous Birthday
Funke Akindele thanked her late mother for her consistent support and motivation. Nigerian actress and producer, Funke Akindele has celebrated her late mother, R. B. Adebanjo-Akindele’s birthday. She would have been 70. She took to her Instagram to share a touching video while sending her a heartfelt tribute. Funke Akindele wrote: “Happy 70th birthday to…
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Osimhen Not Banned From Super Eagles – NFF
NFF said it neither instructed a process nor has a process been concluded to ban the player from the National Team. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has debunked reports that it has banned Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen from the team. Recall that Osimhen had some days ago slammed former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George.…
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Official Vehicle Of Police Affairs Ministry Gets Stolen In Abuja
The car owned by the Nigerian government is attached to the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs. A white Toyota Hilux Pickup bearing registration number FG79-A23 has been reported as stolen in Abuja. The car owned by the Nigerian government is attached to the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs. The Police Ministry is to, among others…
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Man Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For R*ping 15-year-old Girl In Ekiti
The defendant, who committed the offence on November 11, 2020, at Ikole Ekiti, was charged with the offence of r*pe. A man, Ojo Ayegbusi, was on Wednesday sentenced to life imprisonment by a High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State for having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 15-year-old girl. The defendant, who committed the offence…
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Bandits Kill 27-year-old Man ‘Considered Rude During Negotiation’
The bandits’ leader, after collecting the ransom and the bikes, tied the deceased with a rope and opened fire on him. A 27-year-old man simply identified as Abba, has been killed by bandits during negotiation. He was shot dead after he delivered a N16 million ransom and three motorcycles to them for the release of…
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Nigerian Lady Commits Suicide After Granting An Interview Revealing That She Used To Sleep With Dogs
The lady simply identified as Nike came under heavy fire on social media after a clip of the interview where she confessed that she has two dogs to satisfy her s*xual urges went viral. Nollywood actress Biola Adebayo has revealed that the woman who was featured in her controversial podcast interview has tragically taken her…
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Why We Raided Akure Night Clubs, Arrested 127 Suspected Yahoo Boys – EFCC
According to the spokesperson of the agency, Dele Oyewale, the alleged fraudsters staged a party tagged “Yahoo Party.” The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that its operatives conducted raids on nightclubs in Akure, Ondo State, over the weekend. While revealing that no fewer than 127 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested during…
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I Spend N400m On Orphanages Annually – Davido
Davido, who came in the company of two of his cousins, Tunji Adeleke, son of his late uncle, Senator, Isiaka Adeleke, and Folasade Adeleke, daughter of Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Davido has made a revelation during a courtesy visit to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. He revealed that he spends N400m…
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Biafra Day: IPOB Asks WAEC to Postpone Exams in Southeast on May 30
IPOB also urged the Nnamdi Azikiwe University to postpone its convocation scheduled for the same date. The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has sent a message to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). It asked WAEC to postpone examinations on May 30, a day regarded as ‘Biafra Day’ in the Southeast. IPOB also urged the…
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No Minimum Wage By End of May, No Peace – Labour Warns Nigerian Govt
Ajaero, made the demand on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2024 edition of the International Workers Day. The Organised Labour has issued a warning to the Federal Government over the new minimum wage. It says if by May ending the FG has not finalised the process of implementing the new national minimum wage for workers,…
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Why We Choose Collaboration Over Beef – Fireboy On Why He’s Working With Rema
He said they took the decision because they are “advanced”. Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML has stated that he chose to collaborate with colleague Rema instead of fighting like Wizkid and Davido are doing online. According to him, the reason is because they (Fireboy and Rema) are “advanced”. Speaking in an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro,…
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Cross River Governor Announces New Minimum Wage for Workers
The governor made this announcement during the Workers’ Day celebration at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar. Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved a new minimum wage of N40,000 for workers in the state. He made the announcement during the Workers’ Day celebration at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar. Otu, who said…
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Ondo: PDP Accuses Aiyedatiwa Of Plan To Use N50bn Daycare Funds For Election
While disclosing that there is an ulterior motive with the huge amount budgeted for the project, the opposition party stated that the ruling party had begun moves to mop up funds to prosecute the forthcoming governorship election. Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ondo State has accused the governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of…
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14-Year-Old Boy Killed In UK Sword Attack Was British Nigerian, Identified As Daniel Anjorin
His family are being supported by specialist officers as detectives continue their investigation at pace. A 14-year-old boy, who was reported to have been tragically killed in Tuesday’s attack in Hainault, a large suburban area in northeast London, England has been identified as Daniel Anjorin. His family are being supported by specialist officers as detectives…
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Super Eagles: I Need Support To Succeed – New Coach, Finidi George Begs Nigerians
Finidi, who expressed his delight with the appointment, promised to give his best to make his stint successful. Finidi George, the newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, has explained that he will need the support of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and soccer loving Nigerians to succeed on his new assignment. The 53-year-old’s appointment was…
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How To Check 2024 UTME Result
The Board spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, said candidates must ensure that the SIM is not on any bundle. The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has announced that the sole method to check the 2024 UTME result is by sending UTMERESULT to either 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number used during the candidate’s…
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The Killers Of Customs Officer Hiding In Katsina Villages – Nigeria Customs Service Claims
Haruna was lynched at the Gamji Makaho checkpoint in the Dankama area of Katsina State on April 17, 2024, by suspected smugglers. The Nigeria Customs Service has alleged that villagers in Katsina State are sheltering the individuals responsible for the killing of Customs Assistant II, Auwal Haruna. Haruna was lynched at the Gamji Makaho checkpoint…
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FG Reveals Kick-off Date For New Minimum Wage
The Minister of State Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made this known on Wednesday while addressing Nigerian workers at the May Day celebration in Abuja. The Federal Government has announced that from May 1, 2024, the new minimum wage will take effect. The decision was made despite the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage is yet to…
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Unemployed Man Tells His Wife To Resign From Her Banking Job Because She Cooked Rice Instead Of Egusi Soup
The man who has been jobless for 6 months told his wife to resign from her job because of this. A Nigerian lady, Oiza has taken to the ‘X’ platform to narrate how an unemployed man asked his wife to resign from her banking job. The man told her to quit her job because she…
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Everton deducted two points for breaching Premier League financial rules
Everton deducted two points for breaching Premier League financial rules (Photo: Getty Images) Everton have been given an additional two-point deduction for a breach of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), it was announced on Monday. The decision followed a previous six-point PSR penalty imposed on Everton and left the Merseyside club just…
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FIFA Introduces New Football Competition For Men’s National Team (SEE DETAILS)
FIFA, the global governing body for football, has unveiled a fresh competition for men’s national teams, scheduled to take place during the upcoming international break. The official FIFA X account announced this development on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The FIFA Series will feature participation from 20 nations, engaging in matches set to unfold during the…
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Funke Akindele Grateful Over Lifetime Achievement Award, Dedicates It To Her Fans And Loved Ones
Nollywood box office Queen, Funke Akindele is grateful after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. The renowned actress, on March 3rd at the Silverbird yearly Man of the Year award, was honored with the Special Lifetime Achievement Award. Taking to her Instagram page to share photos from the award ceremony, the mother of two expressed gratitude to…
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BREAKING NEWS: Binance To Depart Nigerian Market, Ends Services In Local Currency
Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange, is set to discontinue all services for Nigeria’s fiat currency, the naira, due to an ongoing regulatory conflict in the country. Starting from March 8 at 8:00 a.m. UTC, Binance will automatically convert naira balances to USDT. However, support for NGN deposits will cease after 14:00 UTC today, and withdrawals will…
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JUST IN – Court Jails Seven Internet Fraudsters In Ogun, Oyo
Seven internet fraudsters have been sentenced to various jail terms in Oyo and Ogun states, according to reports from the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convicts, including Adio Peter Olakunle, Adebanjo Oluwafemi Samuel, Ezekiel Papi Kolawole, Lukman Olakunle Alabi, Sakiru Olamilekan Usman, Godwin Moses Abaka, and Amosu Oladele…
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Man Arraigned For Allegedly Killing Brother’s Wife With Axe In Ebonyi
Moses Nweze, a 61-year-old man, has been charged by the Ebonyi State Police for the alleged murder of his elder brother’s wife, Mrs. Mary Nwomege, on February 24, 2024. Nweze allegedly struck Mrs. Nwomege on the head with an axe while she was cooking, resulting in her death. The charge against him stated that he…