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Libya commences mass arrest of Nigerians after CAF verdict

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Nigerian community in Libya have reported mass arrests and fines in the country following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya. The Nigerian football team was held at the Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya for over 20 hours upon arrival for the second leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles and Libya’s national team. The contingent was scheduled…

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Nigeria ranks 11th among 12 countries with worse healthcare -report

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A London-based think tank, the Legatum Institute, has compiled a list of 12 countries facing major healthcare struggles of which Nigeria ranks 11th. Many people in the listed countries experience poor health, a low life expectancy, and limited access to basic medical services. The Legatum Institute measures healthcare globally through its “Health pillar,” which looks at public health, access to care, and health resources. Nigeria is ranked 11th in the report. Here are 12 countries with the worst healthcare conditions worldwide: 1. Central African Republic The Central African Republic faces…

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Anyone above seven years old can be charged, arraigned in court – Police

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Following the arraignment of minor #EndBadGovernance protesters at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, the Nigeria Police Force has stated that anyone more than 7 years old can be charged to court. Force PRO, Muyiwa Adejobi stated this on Friday. Adejobi highlighted that the legal framework permits minors as young as seven to be charged, as long as specific protocols are adhered to to guarantee due process. He said, “Those exempt from criminal liability under the law are those below seven. Once you are above seven, you can…

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Teenager arrested for poisoning ex-boyfriend, four others

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A 16-year-old girl, Aisha Suleiman, has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for allegedly fatally poisoning her ex-boyfriend, identified as Emmanuel, and four other young men in Afashio community in the Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. The tragic discovery was reported on October 26, 2024, when Emmanuel’s father, Mr Elogie Ezekiel, arrived at his son’s apartment around 6:30 a.m. that day and saw some lifeless bodies in the house. Ezekiel reportedly found the body of a young man, Nurudeen, in the corridor. Moving further into…

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Kunle Afolayan loses mother

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Kunle Afolayan, Nollywood actor and film producer, has announced the passing of his mother, Omoladun Afolayan, who died at the age of 81. The film producer shared the sad news on his Instagram page on Saturday, posting cherished memories with his late mother, including photos of her with her grandchildren. He wrote, “It is hard to accept but she surely lived a good life. Our mother, Maami Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, has gone to rest. (1943-2024). “She is survived by children and grandchildren. Please keep us in your prayers. Omo re…

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Civil society expresses anger over presidential wing’s N9.8bn rehabilitation vote

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Civil society organisations have condemned the N9.8bn contract for the rehabilitation of link roads and other facilities at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The Executive Council of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Friday, awarded the contract to Julius Berger Plc. The Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, Shehu Ahmad, who briefed the press after the 9th Executive Council meeting held at the FCT Secretariat in Abuja, explained that the contractor had six months to complete the project. Ahmad added that the contract included…

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Four minors collapse as police arraign 32 ‘hungry’ children for treason

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76 suspects, including 32 minors, have been arraigned before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Abuja division of the Federal High Court for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests in August. Civil society groups and rights activists slammed the police and the government over the matter. The defendants, who have been in detention for three months, were arrested in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja); as well as Kaduna, Gombe, Jos, Katsina, and Kano states. They were arraigned by the Inspector General of Police on 10 counts bordering on treason, intent to destabilise…

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Charles Olumo dies at 101

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Abdulsalam Sanyaolu,Veteran Nollywood actor, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead. This was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.” Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, also confirmed Agbako’s demise as he wrote:…

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I married my husband a virgin – Regina Daniels

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Regina Daniels, Nigerian actress and wife of popular politician, Ned Nwoko, has clarified that she lost her virginity to her husband after facing backlash for mentioning multiple boyfriends before their marriage. During a live session earlier on her social media page, the actress addressed rumors suggesting she had no choice in marrying Nwoko, who is significantly older, stating that she had “20 other men” providing for her basic needs. “When I saw him with my husband, I forgot I was supposed to have a boyfriend. At that time, I had…

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Nigerian-British police officer dismissed for ‘biting’ colleague

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Shola Balogun, a Nigerian-British police officer from Bromley Police Station, has been dismissed by the Metropolitan Police Service in the UK for allegedly biting a colleague at a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. This was revealed during a hearing held from October 21 to 23, 2024, chaired by high-ranking officer Christopher McKay, with panel members IPM Amanda Harvey and Assessor-Detective Superintendent Kirsty Mead. The incident occurred on April 22, 2022, during a 40th birthday celebration attended by around 70 people at Goals Sports Bar. According to the hearing document, Balogun…

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