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25 May 2024
A Nigerian man's wedding to his fiancée, set for May 25 in Houston, United States, has been called off after their arrest on charges of defrauding at least 13 elderly Americans in an online romance scam. Darlington Akporugo, 46, and his fiancée, Jasmin Sood, 35, were apprehended in April by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for…
20 May 2024
The United States said Monday that arch-enemy Iran sought assistance over a helicopter crash that killed president Ebrahim Raisi, as Washington meanwhile offered condolences despite saying he had "blood on his hands." The State Department said Iran, which has had no diplomatic relations with Washington since the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic revolution, reached out…
9 May 2024
The United States has paused a bomb shipment for Israel over concerns it was going ahead with a major ground operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a senior America administration official said.
23 Apr 2024
China condemned on Tuesday as "groundless accusations" US claims that Beijing was fuelling the Ukraine war by supplying components to Russia that it uses for its military expansion. China and Russia have ramped up economic cooperation and diplomatic contacts in recent years and their strategic partnership has only grown closer since the invasion of Ukraine.…
9 Apr 2024
A recent study has placed Louisiana as the highest-rated American state in prison inmate mortality. Heart disease is also the highest cause of deaths in American prisons.
12 Mar 2024
The US Treasury has levied sanctions on 16 individuals and entities across the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, accusing them of laundering money for the Al-Shabaab Islamist militant group. The Treasury said the "expansive business network" was part of an international fundraising and money-laundering web for the Al-Qaeda-linked group operating in Somalia and…
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The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), on Thursday, urged the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), the Federal Ministry of Education, and all other relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore accountability in the university and ensure that students receive the quality education and welfare they deserve. NANS, in a statement…
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President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the United States Government over the tragic incident in Washington D.C, which saw an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter collide in midair on Thursday. "I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident in Washington, D.C. On behalf of Nigeria, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families…
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In pursuit of strengthening the health sector and curbing maternal mortality, the Federal Government, in partnership with First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's Renewed Hope Initiative, has empowered one thousand midwives in the North-Central with professional kits. According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria contributes 10 per cent of global deaths for pregnant mothers, with…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new feature to assist candidates unable to recover lost SIM cards linked to their previous registrations. JAMB announced on Thursday via X that the new feature is now available at all its CBT centres. The exam body urged candidates to fill out the template to…
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The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CFTPI) is alarmed by corruption allegations involving members of the National Assembly, particularly claims that some legislators demanded bribes from Vice-Chancellors of universities in exchange for budget approvals. "These allegations, if proven true, represent a gross abuse of power, a betrayal of public trust, and a blatant…
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Assailants suspected to be herders have killed five farmers after attacking the Ajegunle-Powerline community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The suspects had allegedly invaded the farmlands in the community, suddenly fired shots in the air, and killed the victims in the process. According to sources in the community, the victims, who…
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After a decade-long closure, the Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company in Delta State resumed operations on December 30, 2024, to the astonishment of everyone present at the vast refinery complex in Ekpan, Warri. The event was marked by the presence of key figures, including the Board Chairman of NNPC Limited, Chief Pius Akinyelure; Group Chief…
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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a man and his girlfriend for conducting their marriage ceremony at a restaurant in Kano without parental consent. Deputy Commander General of Operations, Dr Mujahideen Abubakar, confirmed the arrest on Thursday, stating that Hisbah personnel raided Banana Restaurant on Zoo Road, Kano, on Wednesday night following a tip-off.…
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The Federal Government has announced a $23.2 billion energy access programme aimed at resolving Nigeria's persistent power crisis, with $15.5 billion expected from private sector investments. The plan, unveiled by Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, seeks to significantly increase electricity access and boost renewable energy adoption. According to a statement by the Minister of Power’s…
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The war of words between the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, and a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, continued on Thursday with the former saying the latter’s comments on the Bola Tinubu’s government are not borne out of patriotism, but the need for vengeance. Bwala said this…