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UK Suspends Issuance of Visa to Nigerians
After adding Nigeria to its travel red list, the United Kingdom (UK) has suspended the issuance of visitor visa to Nigerians.
Speaking in an interview on Saturday, Sajid Javid, the UK health secretary, had announced a temporary ban on foreign … Continue Reading
How 12-yr-old Sylvester Oromoni Died After Being Bullied to Join Cultism in Nigerian School
A 12-year-old boy, Sylvester Oromoni, has died after he was allegedly beaten by fellow students for refusing to join cultism at Dowen College, a boarding school in Lagos, Nigeria.
Oromoni’s death sparked social media protest with the hash tag … Continue Reading
Nigeria: Bandits Proscribed as Terrorists
A federal high court in Abuja has proscribed bandits as terrorists following an ex parte application by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The activities of Yan Bindiga and Yan Ta’adda bandit groups were designated as acts of terrorism by Justice … Continue Reading
Niger Delta Activist, Tony Uranta is Dead
Lagos-based Niger Delta activist, Tony Uranta is dead. He was said to have died after a protracted ill-health.
Until his death, Mr. Uranta was the Executive Secretary of The United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS).
Uranta, who was … Continue Reading
Breaking: Peter and Paul Okoye of the Defunct Psquare Group are Back Together (PHOTOS)
The popular Okoye brothers of the defunct Psquare group are back together.
Peter and Paul were recently seen celebrating and hugging each other.
Last week, Peter took Paul’s children shopping in America and shared the video online. They also followed … Continue Reading
Friends Gifts Davido over N130m in less than 24 hours
Nigeria’s music sensation David Adeleke, aka Davido, has raised over N130m from friends after he jokingly asked for donations for his birthday online.
With his birthday in a few days, the singer desiring to … Continue Reading
Anambra Elections: APGA’s Soludo Leads in 17 LGA’s
The candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Charles Soludo is leading other candidates in 17 LGA’s out of the 19 LGA’s with 48,099 votes in the ongoing gunernatorial elections in Anambra state.
Soludo is being keenly followed … Continue Reading
Body of Femi Osibona, Fourscore Homes owner, recovered from collapsed 21-Storey building (photos)
Femi Osibona, owner of Fourscore Homes, the company in charge of the 21-storey building that collapsed in Ikoyi, Lagos state, has been found dead.
His death was confirmed by an official of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Osibona’s remains … Continue Reading
Experts Allegedly Warned Developer Before 21-Storey Building Collapsed Trapping Hundreds in Lagos, Nigeria
A 21-storey building has collapsed, on Monday, in Ikoyi, the heart of Lagos state, Nigeria with many workers feared trapped in the rubble.
The building, a luxury apartment, located at Gerald road in Ikoyi, was under construction before it collapsed.… Continue Reading
Breaking: Nigerian Socialite Obi Cubana Arrested by EFCC
Popular businessman and socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana has been allegedly arrested by Nigeria’s anti-graft agency known as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commision (EFCC).
A source with the agency reveals he was arrested over issues bothering on … Continue Reading