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Nigerian doctor kills wife, attempts to strangle his two sons before committing suicide in Texas

Sugar Land police in Texas are investigating the death of a Nigerian couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide.   The husband and wife identified as Benjamin Okigbo and Theresa Okigbo were found dead at their Greatwood home on Friday morning, December 18.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     The discovery was made …

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Your dedication to Nigeria’s unity and commitment to making the country better are unquestionable – Gbajabiamila celebrates Buhari at 78

Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has showered encomiums on President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that Nigerians have gained a lot from his wealth of experience. In a statement issued by his media aide, Lanre Lasisi on Wednesday, Gbajabiamila said President Buhari deserves being celebrated at 78 given his commitment to …

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Nigerians to receive COVID-19 vaccine next year – FG

Nigerians should expect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of January 2021, this is according to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire. He made the disclosure on Wednesday, December 16 during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451# …

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World Bank approves $1.5 billion loan for Nigeria

The World Bank has finally approved Nigeria’s request for a $1.5 billion loan, which is expected to strenghten the West Africa nation’s economy.   The Bretton Woods institution in a statement released on Tuesday December 15, said the loan facility is a five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) that will last till …

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Nobody has the right to come to my country and encourage spread of Coronavirus – Ugandan Singer Cindy Sanyu fires back at Nigerians after being called out

Ugandan singer, Cindy Sanyu has fired back at Nigerians after being called out for using derogatory words against Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems who were arrested after their performance in the country.   The singer in an Instagram she shared stated that “nobody has the right to come to her country …

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Lekki shooting: Nigerians reacts to Segalink’s tweet saying CNN is ”complicit” and has failed to defend their globally publicized “investigation”

Nigerians on Twitter are currently reacting to a thread by activist and member of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry, Segun Awosanyo, popularly known as Segalinks, stating that international media platform CNN is ‘complicit’ and has failed to defend its globally publicized investigation on the Lekki tollgate shooting.   Segalinks shared this …

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Nigerian singer, Omah Lay arrested in Uganda

Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, who is popularly known as Omah Lay, has reportedly been arrested in Uganda for flouting COVID-19 rules and guidelines after he held a controversial concert in Kampala. Omah Lay had performed at The Big Brunch, which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda on …

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Planned ICC probe will affect internal security – Buratai reacts to investigation against Nigerian security forces

Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai has reacted to the International Criminal Court (ICC) announcement of opening a full investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed by terrorist group, Boko Haram and Nigerian security forces.   Buratai who spoke from self-isolation he went into following the the death of …

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Nigerians react after man who hailed President Buhari a few days ago calls for his immediate resignation after his brothers were kidnapped in the Katsina school attack

Nigerians on Twitter are currently reacting after a Nigerian man who hailed President Buhari a few days ago and vowed to support him till 2023, turned around, calling for his immediate resignation.   Usman Rabiu with the handle @iam_UsmanRabiu on December 8 tweeted his love for the Buhari administration as he …

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International Criminal Court to probe Nigerian security agencies over ‘crimes against humanity’

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, has issued a preliminary determination to thoroughly investigate Nigerian security agencies over allegations of “crimes against humanity” and “war crimes”. TheCable reports that although the determination, issued on Friday, was silent on the specifics, such as the Lekki shootings, the ICC declared the …

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Security: Nigeria is better than what we were seven years ago – Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi says

Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi, says with regards to security, Nigeria is better than it was seven years ago.   The Minister said this when he appeared on Channels TV on Thursday, December 10. He said the Buhari administration has subdued Boko Haram, and urged Nigerians to appreciate the government’s effort. “The problem …

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Why young Nigerian men are marrying older white women

Young Nigerian men getting married to older white women has become a common thing lately. Many people have implied that they are marrying the older ladies just so they could acquire papers to stay abroad. However, former assistant on New Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri thinks otherwise. According …

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Ghana election should be ‘eye-opener’ for Nigeria – Atiku Abubakar says as he congratulates President Nana Akufo-Addo on his re-election

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on his re-election.   Akufo-Addo, who ran under the platform of New Patriotic Party (NPP), was declared winner of the election on Wednesday after he polled a total of 6,730,430 votes to defeat his main rival and former President …

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A total of 38,051 foreigners applied for Nigerian citizenship in 2 years – FG

The Federal Government has revealed that a total of 38,051 foreigners applied for Nigeria’s citizenship from September 2018 to October 2020. The disclosure was made by Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, at the 4th Quarter 2020 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Units’ Consultative Forum (3PUCF) of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) …

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Some highly placed political actors in APC are placing politics over the protection of lives of Nigerians’- Deputy Minority Leader reacts to Malami’s position on Buhari’s summon

The Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Toby Okechukwu, has faulted the comment made by the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, that the lower chambers and indeed the National Assembly, lacks the constitutional power to summon the President.   Last week, the House …

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CNN and BBC trends as Nigerians react to Buhari’s statement that the foreign press coverage of the End SARS protest was not balanced

“CNN and BBC” is number one on the Twitter trend table in Nigeria as users have been reacting to Buhari’s statement accusing the foreign press of unbalanced coverage of the End SARS  protest. Reacting to reports released by BBC and CNN on the the End SARS protest,  President Buhari said: “It must be …

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Money Laundering: Dubai-bound Nigerian man arrested with N454million cash at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

A High Court in Kenya on Wednesday, December 9, ordered over N454million confiscated from a Nigerian man at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to be deposited at Central Bank of Kenya pending money laundering investigations.   Mauzu Bala was arrested on Friday, December 4, with USD 880,000, 60,000 euros and N63,000 (N454,303,000 all …

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US adds Nigeria to blacklist on religious freedom

The United States government on Monday December 7, added Nigeria to a religious freedom blacklist.   Addition of Nigeria to the list for the first time, paves way for potential sanctions if there is no improvement on the record.   Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States designated Nigeria which …

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“Congratulations to them,but is that shower cap or what”? — Nigerians mock popular OAP Adenike Oyetunde over her wedding gown. (PHOTOS)

Media personality, Adenike Oyetunde tied the knot with her heartthrob, Akinyele on Saturday, December 5th. The gratitude coach and author donned a simple white flare satin wedding gown, satin head piece and an Adidas sneakers to match. However, Nigerians have taken to social media to mock her over her choice of wedding dress. Netizens …

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Nigerians react to Governor Okezie suspending his CoS for spraying money on clergyman, Chukwuemeka Odumeje

Some Nigerians have reacted to report of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu suspending his Chief of Staff, Anthony Agbazuere.   Recall it was reported yesterday that the Abia state Governor suspended his CoS after he was caught on camera spraying money of Anambra-based cleric, Chukwuemeka Odumeje a.k.a Indaboski .   Nigerians who reacted to …

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Nigerians react to viral video of Abia state governor’s Chief of Staff, Anthony Agbazuere, spraying Naira notes on clergyman, Odumeje Indaboski, in his office

A video of Anthony Agbazuere, the chief of staff to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, spraying Naira notes on Onitsha-based clergyman, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere aka Odumeje the ‘Indaboski’, is trending online.   In the video shared on Twitter by @Enwagboso, Agbazuere is seen spraying naira notes on the clergyman who was dancing. The date when the …

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Instead of Scientists and Engineers, Space agency in Nigeria are employing graduates of religious studies- Senator Boroffice cries out

Deputy Senate Majority Leader and Chairman Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Ajayi Boroffice, has expressed worries after he recently discovered that the space agency in Nigeria that should be employing scientists and engineers are employing graduates of religious studies and other unrelated courses.   Boroffice said this at the annual …

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Half of you are just waiting to see me crash – Nigerian MMA fighter, Israel Adesanya slams fake fans as he hits 4 million followers on Instagram

Nigerian MMA fighter, Israel Adesanya took to Instagram to slam fake fans after hitting 4 million followers on the social media platform.   Making his first milestone post, the middleweight undefeated champion noted that some of his followers are only stalking him to see him ‘crash.’   According to Adesanya, …

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Nollywood actors stand by Gideon Okeke after he called out Nigerian movie executives for “impoverishing actors” by refusing to pay royalties

Gideon Okeke  revealed today that he’s having an emotional breakdown and said that he’s tempted to quit acting because of the shabby way Nigerian actors are treated He called Nigerian film executives names, including thieves, and said they do not remember the actors when it’s time to share the proceeds …

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“The Guild cannot fight for you when you’re not her member” AGN President, Emeka Rollas responds to Gideon Okeke after he accused Nigerian film executives of impoverishing actors

Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has reacted after Gideon Okeke called out Nigerian film executives for “impoverishing actors” by not paying them royalties.   After Gideon ranted on social media and revealed he’s having an emotional breakdown and considering quitting the industry,  a follower responded, telling him …

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