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The Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, said the Biafra Under-19 Team featuring in a European football tournament signifies international recognition of Biafra independence. Ekpa made this known in a statement on his official X handle on Saturday. He noted that the development is an indication that Biafra has come to stay…
15 mins ago
As temperatures soar, there’s nothing quite like a cool, refreshing cocktail to help you unwind and beat the heat. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavour, each delightful cocktail will keep you cool and refreshed. Each recipe requires minimal ingredients and effort, making them perfect for impromptu gatherings or a personal treat after a…
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Contrary to the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission's (OGSIEC) assurance of its readiness for today's local government election, the late arrival of voting materials and personnel is hampering the smooth take-off of the election across the state. As of 10:30 a.m., there was no presence of any electoral officer or election materials in any of…
42 mins ago
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have rejected an offer of N174m bribe from a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Patrick Akpoguma, alleged to have been involved in various types of internet-related fraud, including romance scams, identity theft, cyber hacking, cryptocurrency fraud, ritualism, and cultism. The suspect, Akpoguma, confessed to the crime while…
47 mins ago
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered relief materials approved by the Federal Government to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by flooding in Anambra State. The relief items delivered included bags of rice, garri, cartons of vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, tomato paste, mats, clothing for men, women, and children, toilet soap, detergents, and…
1 hour ago
Ogun State residents have stepped out to elect chairmen and councillors into the state's 20 Local Government Areas and 236 wards across the three senatorial districts. Checks by The Guardian in some polling units and wards in the Sagamu and Ikenne LGAs showed voters arrived early at their various centres and were waiting for election…
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An armed robbery suspect, Godwin Emmanuel, has admitted to stealing a police officer’s phone from a patrol van while being transported to the Osun State Police Command. The 23-year-old was arrested along with two other suspects, Olajide Kareem and Mike Emmanuel. The trio is accused of robbing residents and sexually assaulting a 65-year-old woman on…
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The Ondo State governorship election, on Saturday, commenced at 8:30 a.m. at Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Local Government Areas of the state with a large turnout of electorate. Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were seen at some of the polling units visited by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) attending to…
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A civil society organisation, Good Governance Alliance - Nigeria (GGA-N), has raised the alarm over the alleged breach of a Federal High Court order by the Lagos State government on Friday morning when its officials invaded a disputed property located in Lekki area of the state. The property belongs to former Minister of Transportation, Admiral…
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Chidimma Adetshina’s journey to Miss Universe stage is nothing short of legendary. From discrimination to global stage, Chidimma shines through xenophobic attacks and surmount boundaries and identity stereotype. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in South Africa, Chidimma’s identity became a heated topic for South Africans. Critics questioned her "South Africanness," and xenophobic trolls erupted…