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Woman who opened Up Online About Having Sex With Her Dogs faked her death – Actress Abiola Adebayo
In a shocking twist, Nigerian actress and podcaster, Abiola Adebayo, has revealed that a woman who claimed to have died after admitting to engaging in sexual activities with her dogs on a podcast actually faked her own death.
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Six Nigerian Students Receive Top Honours in Cambridge Exams
Six students from three secondary schools in Nigeria have achieved outstanding results in the June and November 2023 Cambridge examination series, earning them top honours in the World Outstanding Cambridge Learners Awards.
The British Council, in collaboration with Cambridge International … Continue Reading
Nigeria Police arrests Prankster Zfancy Over Alleged Rape
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a Nigerian prankster, Ubani Zion Chibuike, also known as ZFancy, following the circulation of videos on social media that appear to show him committing heinous crimes, including rape. The arrest was carried out at … Continue Reading
kuCoin introduces 7.5% VAT on crypto transactions fees for nigerian users
In a recent regulatory update, KuCoin, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will begin collecting a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on transaction fees for users in Nigeria. The new policy will take effect from July 8, 2024, and … Continue Reading
24 Million Citizens to Benefit from FG Human Capital Development Initiative
The Nigerian government’s Human Capital Development (HCD) initiative, launched in 2018, aims to improve education, healthcare, and skills training across the country. The programme, which has been described as a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth and social progress, is set … Continue Reading
UNIBEN Shuts Down Academic Activities Indefinitely Amid Protests
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has taken the decision to shut down all academic activities indefinitely, effective immediately, in response to the ongoing protests by students over the prolonged power outages on campus. The move is aimed at addressing the … Continue Reading
lagos flood: Minister Orders Drainage Clearance to Ease Traffic
A 10-hour downpour in Lagos and Ogun states has left many parts of the city submerged in floodwaters, disrupting daily activities and causing chaos. The flooding, which began on Wednesday, brought down a two-storey building in the Mushin area … Continue Reading
How lightning struck 2 dead in Delta state community
In a shocking incident, two persons have lost their lives after being struck by lightning in Issele-Azagba community, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. The tragic event occurred on Tuesday afternoon, around 2 pm, during a torrential … Continue Reading
DR Congo sentences 25 soldiers to death for ‘fleeing the enemy’
In a swift one-day trial, a military court in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo, has sentenced 25 soldiers to death for allegedly fleeing the battlefield while fighting against the M23 rebel group. The soldiers, including two … Continue Reading
My allowance as Speaker was N25m, salary N400k – dogara
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has set the record straight on the controversy surrounding the salaries and allowances of National Assembly members. Speaking at the two-day House of Representatives open week celebration in Abuja, Dogara … Continue Reading