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A UK-based Nigerian Engineer, Irish Naija, has supported Kemi Badenoch after she said the police in Nigeria robs people while recalling how the police stole her brother’s shoes and watch. Here is Irish Naija’s story: I used to run a kitchen in Yesufu Abiodun, Oniru, where I supplied food to banks and offices in Victoria…
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A Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army has been arrested for allegedly molesting and having gay sex with colleagues in Borno State, mostly non-commissioned officers. Military sources who confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters on Saturday identified the suspect simply as Lieutenant Abubakar. He was allegedly caught in the act in Bama, Borno State last month. The…
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Nigeria has serviced its debt to the International Monetary Fund with not less than $1.22 billion over nine months, data from the Debt Management Office’s external debt service reports has shown. The payments were made as part of principal repayments for three consecutive quarters, from Q4 2023 to Q2 2024. The breakdown of the payments…
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Nigerian Navy gets first female pilot Lt. Changfe Maigari has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigerian Navy since its inception in 1964. Maigari, who is married with a daughter, hails from Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State but was born in Kaduna. Her journey began in 2016 when she…
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In a groundbreaking achievement, Nigerian model Nwajagu Samuel has become the first African and Nigerian to win the prestigious Mister International title. https://youtu.be/WNsoq02cukc
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the difficult economic conditions in Nigeria, urging citizens to endure what he described as “unintentional hardship” caused by ongoing reforms, News360 Nigeria reports. Speaking at the 48th convocation ceremony of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Tinubu, represented by Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser on Economy to…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a firm stance against the illegal flow of freshly minted naira notes to currency hawkers and other unscrupulous agents by imposing a penalty of N150 million per branch on erring Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). This comes as part of measures to curb the commodification of Naira notes,…
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The Edo people of Nigeria, centered around the ancient Benin Kingdom, have a rich cultural heritage renowned for its music, art, and storytelling. Edo musicians have historically played pivotal roles in preserving traditions, sharing wisdom, and uplifting communities through their craft. Here, we celebrate five of the greatest Edo musicians in history, who have left…
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Afam Osigwe, president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), says it is unconstitutional for members of the cabinet or governors to be giving gifts to judges. Osigwe spoke on Thursday during Politics HQ, a programme on News Central TV. The NBA president’s comments came months after Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT),…