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Nollywood actors, Okey Bakassi and Stephen Alajemba, have declared support for polygamy, saying monogamy has failed Africans but polygamy aligns more with Africa's ‘culture and realities.’ Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Bakassi suggested that monogamous marriages are failing in the region, with many couples merely pretending to be happy. “Forget all the lip service…
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Nigerian comedian and actor Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, known as Okey Bakassi, has sparked conversations about marriage in Africa, saying ‘polygamy is the best form of marriage for Africa’ Bakassi, 55, who has entertained Nigerians with his humour and roles on screen, shared his thoughts during an episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast on Saturday, November…
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Amnesty International has urged President Bola Tinubu to probe the detention and alleged killing of demonstrators during the #Endbadgovernance protest held in August across major Nigerian cities. The protest sparked by rising living costs and widespread corruption, reportedly left many injured as police and other security agents allegedly attacked protesters. Amnesty International in a report…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after attending the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources 2024 conference in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The conference, held at the Abidjan Exhibition Centre, focused on policies and strategies for the sustainable development of the extractive and energy industries. It was organised by…
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a notorious fraudster, Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, ‘Bobo Chicago,’ over his alleged involvement in a business email scam and money laundering worth $2.8 million. According to online media, Peoples Gazette, the 25-year-old Nigerian was said to have terrorized his compatriots living in the Houston metro area in the…
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In a groundbreaking move poised to redefine medical tourism for Nigerians, Berkshire Grove Private Hospital, one of the United Kingdom's premier healthcare institutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Regen Africa Resources (RAR). This collaboration aims to provide Nigerian patients with access to elite cosmetic surgery and advanced medical services, setting a new benchmark in…
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The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, has arrested three suspected drug dealers and impounded illicit drugs worth N500m. The Commanding Officer of the Base, Capt. Uche Aneke disclosed this on Thursday while handing over the contraband drugs and industrial chemicals to National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Nigeria Customs Service.…
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The Nigeria Police Force has informed residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) about an upcoming security drill scheduled to take place around the Idu Train Station on Thursday, November 28, 2024, between 9 AM and 2 PM. The drill, a collaborative effort between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Police Force, aims to enhance…
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The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said it will continue to refine its models, strengthen institutional capacity, and embrace innovation, data-driven decision-making, and strategic partnerships to unlock Nigeria's economic potential. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, stated this during the opening ceremony of the third annual Nigerian Association of Macroeconomic Modelers [NAMM] International…
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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has said that he suspended the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Moses Ekuma, for three months because he did not show capacity to manage the ministry. Nwifuru said this on Wednesday in Abakiliki, while addressing stakeholders from different sectors during the citizens’ engagement forum for the 2025 budget proposal. He…
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The Police in Adamawa have apprehended two suspects for alleged murder of a Police Inspector, Ibrahim Maizabuwa, attached to Police command in Gombe State. This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, on Thursday in Yola. Nguroje said the suspects were among five other suspects, who allegedly committed…
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The Katsina Zonal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has buried second-hand bales of clothes seized for more than four years in the state. The exercise took place in Katsina on Wednesday, at the special refuse dump provided by the state’s emergency management agency at Barawa, in Batagarawa local government area. Tthe event was…