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Fela wanted to marry me but I rejected his proposal – Veteran singer, Onyeka Onwenu

Veteran Nigerian musician, Onyeka Onwenu has revealed that late Afrobeats pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti approached her for marriage in the eighties. Onyeka revealed this in her newly released autobiography, ‘My Father’s Daughter.’ According to the celebrated singer, she, however, rejected Fela’s proposal during her visit to his club because of his …

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Man who lost a leg after allegedly being shot by SARS during arrest for crime he ”didn’t commit” is discharged and acquitted after spending 5 years in prison

A man has been discharged and acquitted after spending 5 years in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit.   According to youth advocate, Oluyemi Fasipe, the man was mistakenly arrested alongside some kidnappers. During the arrest, he was allegedly shot by SARS and his leg had to …

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Senate seeks prosecution of Boko Haram sponsors

The Senate has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to expedite actions on the prosecution of persons funding the operations of the Boko Haram sect. The Senate Committee on Army made the request during a press conference shortly after the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, and top generals visited …

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Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s nephew kidnapped

Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi’s nephew, Aminu Musa Abdullahi has reportedly been abducted by suspected kidnappers.   Daily Trust reported that Abdullahi popularly known as Yaya Baba, was kidnapped while on transit to Kano along Abuja-Kaduna highway last week. A source told the publication that the kidnappers have contacted the family …

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FG orders deportation of 10 Egyptians and 7 Sri Lankans

The federal government has ordered the deportation of 10 Egyptians and 7 Sri Lankans for violating the conditions for their entry.   Sunday James, spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) who made the announcement in a statement released on Friday September 25, said the Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola signed the …

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Nightlife king, Temidayo Kafaru hits back after his estranged wife accused him of molesting their 5-month-old child; accuses her and her mother of marriage racketeering

Nightlife king, Temidayo Kafaru, aka Lascatter, has reacted after his estranged wife accused him of molesting their 5-month-old child barely one year after their extravagant wedding.   Temidayo Kafaru accused his estranged wife, Diana Logico, aka Ododo Yankee Dudu, of marriage racketeering targeting successful men. Kafaru, in a five-page petition signed by his …

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Ugandan man sentenced to 17 years imprisonment for hacking wife to death in front of their children over alleged extra-marital affair with a driver

A Ugandan man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing his wife over alleged extra-marital affair.   Simon Shimanya, who confessed he killed his 32-year-old wife and former nurse at International Hospital Kampala, was sentenced on Wednesday, September 2.   The Chief Magistrate of Nabweru Court in …

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Hushpuppi’s bail attempt fails in US

Nigerian influencer Ramon Abbas, known online as ‘Hushpuppi’ and ‘The Billionaire Gucci Master’ was denied bail and was told by a judge on Monday in Chicago that he will remain detained until his trial later this year over money laundering allegations despite his lawyer, Gal Pissetzky insisting that his job …

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J. Alexander Keung, one of the ex-cops charged with George Floyd’s death confronted by angry shopper (video)

J Alexander Keung, one of the sacked police officers charged in connection with George Floyd’s death suffered a confrontation after being spotted grocery shopping at Cub Foods in Plymouth.   26-year-old Keung was released on Friday on ‘bond and conditional release’ from the Hennepin County Jail after posting a $750,000 bond. He is …

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