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International Mission Congratulates Nigerian Professor For $300,000 History Prize
The United States Mission in Nigeria has congratulated a history professor, Saheed Aderinto, for becoming the first Nigerian to receive the $300,000 Dan David Prize. The Mission made this known on its Facebook page late Monday. The post read, “Congratulations to Nigerian-American Professor of History and African and African Diaspora Studies at Florida International University, […]
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Crime:India Police Arrest Two Nigerians Over Marriage Scam
The police in India have arrested two Nigerians identified as Alex, 30, and Ibeh, 45, for allegedly cheating several Indian women on matrimonial applications. The police disclosed on Sunday that the accused posed as marine engineers and rich IT professionals to lure women on the app and extort money from them on the pretext of […]
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Crime:Body Of Missing Young Girl Found Buried In Shallow Grave In The Backyard Of Her Boyfriend’s Home
The body of a missing 15-year-old girl, Karabo Monyama, was buried in a shallow grave in the backyard of her 23-year-old boyfriend’s home in South Africa. Police spokesperson Lt-Col Amanda Funani, who confirmed the development in a statement, said Monyama’s body was discovered on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Funani said the victim’s boyfriend has been […]
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Kanya’s First Lady Declares Prayers Against Homosexuality
Kenya’s first lady, Rachel Ruto has declared national prayers against homosexuality in the country. According to Ruto, the practice is a threat to the institution of the family. “We want to strengthen the family institution where we have a father, a mother and children. LGBTQ is forbidden even in the Bible and the African culture. Let us […]
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Victor Osimhen Wins Best Foreign Athlete Prize
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has won the Stampa Estera prize for the best foreign athlete in Italy for his outstanding performances with his club, Napoli. The Super Eagles star has been in excellent form for Napoli this season, scoring 19 goals. The news was announced via Napoli’s Twitter handle on Monday. “#victorosimhen9 receives #Stampa_Estera’s prize […]
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“I once advised AKA to get a g*n for self defense” – Burna Boy says in emotional tribute to the late musician.
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has mourned the unfortunate demise of his South African colleague, Kiernan Forbes, better known as AKA. This comes almost a week after the 35-year-old rapper was shot dead by a yet-to-be identified gunman outside a restaurant in Durban, South Africa. Taking to his Instastory, Burna Boy, who collaborated with AKA on […]
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Photostory: Germany Hands Over Stolen Benin Bronzes To Nigeria
The German Government on Tuesday returned stolen Benin bronzes to Nigeria in Abuja. The German Minister of Foreign Affairs, Annalena Baerbock, handed over 22 of the 1,130 looted artefacts to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed.
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Update:Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki d!es at 63.
A statement signed by his children, said the Lagos politician and former minister passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, in Madrid, Spain. “It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to Almighty Allah that we announce the loss of our much loved and admired patriarch, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, His Excellency, […]
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Wonders Of Technology: Artificial Woman Made In China
Artificial woman made in China has been launched in the Chinese market. Body Meat 100% Fanta Flesh Material Made With Silicone Parts. Works for 72 hours without interruption on a single charge. No soul / spirit. No need for food. It is named as “HOORI” with a market price of Rs.200000 + tax. It works […]
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Entertainment:“I wanna do bad stuff with you” – DJ Cuppy teases her fiancé, Ryan Taylor
Florence Otedola well known as DJ Cuppy, has given a sneak peek into the nasty things she wants to do with her fiance, Ryan Taylor The popular DJ recently got engaged to her boxer boyfriend, took to her Instastory on Thursday, December 1, to reveal her wild desire, presumed to be sexual. She posted a […]
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Kanye West trolls Elon Musk, Gets Suspended
American rapper, Kanye West, has been suspended on Twitter after trolling his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, and the new owner of the social media platform. Elon Musk in a series of tweets. Kanye claimed that he caught basketballer, Chris Paul, with his ex-wife. Although he shared Paul’s image, he didn’t indicate when the incident happened. He tweeted, […]
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Toke Makinwa Lose Valuables ThingsTo Thieves In UK
Popular media personalty, Toke Makinwa, has cried out after losing her valuables to robbers in London. She made this known via her Snapchat on Wednesday. According to her, the incident has made her speechless and she can’t help but wonder how such a thing could have happened to her. Makinwa wrote, “Just got robbed in […]
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21st Sports Festival: Makinde charges state’s contingents to win more medals
as Oyo Gov receives Torch of Unity Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, received the torch of unity in respect of the 21st National Sports Festival in Ibadan, the state capital. While receiving the torch from athletes led by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Seun Fakorede, Governor Makinde, represented by his deputy, Barr […]
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Six dead, 81 wounded in Instabul explosion
Frightened shoppers in the street when the explosion went off. At least six people have been killed and 81 wounded in an explosion in a busy area of central Istanbul, Turkish authorities have said. The blast happened at about 16:20 local time (13:20 GMT) on a shopping street in the Taksim Square area, the Turkish […]
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Donald Trump’s daughter, Tiffany set to wed her Nigerian-bred fiancé on November 12
Tiffany Trump, the fourth daughter of former US president, Donald Trump, is set to wed her Nigerian-bred fiancé, Michael Boulos. The wedding will take place at Trump’s lavish Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday, November 12, Page Six reports. The lovebirds, who met in Greece in 2017 and started dating officially in 2018, […]
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American Actress Tia Mowry files for divorce from husband, Cory Hardrict
The popular American actress Tia Mowry has announced separation from her husband Cory Hardrict after 14 years of marriage According to DailyMail.com , Mowry cyearsited irreconcilable differences as the reason behind their split when filing to end their marriage in Los Angeles on Monday. Tia spoke about the separation on her Instagram page on Tuesday, […]
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Mark Zuckerberg expecting baby girl with wife, Priscilla
The Chief Executive Officer of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, and his wife, Priscilla, are expecting a baby girl. Zuckerberg announced this on his verified Facebook page. He shared a picture of himself and his wife’s saying, “Lots of love. Happy to share that Max and August are getting a new baby sister next year!”
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Photostory: Hillary, Bill Clinton Host Adesina At Executive Roundtable
The president of the Africa Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, joined an executive roundtable hosted by former US president, Bill Clinton and former presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton. The roundtable was at the ongoing 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Adesina’s Senior Advisor on Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, Victor Oladokun, revealed this in a […]
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African Leaders Ride To Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral In Bus
The mode of transportation for African leaders to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Monday, has been generating reactions on Twitter. Peopel on internet have been comparing the privileges given to the US president, Joe Biden, to use his motorcade, while other leaders, not only African leaders had to arrive via […]
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Photostory: Biden, Wife Arrive For Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden, have arrived at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, for the State funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II.
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