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Nigerians react as Embassy denies lady US Visa after spending millions

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A social media storm was recently ignited by an incident involving a Nigerian lady who was reportedly denied a U.S. visa after investing millions in the application and processing fees. The incident has seen Nigerians call for a refund policy for unsuccessful visa applicants, noting the huge amount of money usually invested only for the application to be rejected. The lady, who had spent both significant financial resources and time preparing for her visa interview, expressed her disappointment in a series of statements following the denial. “I feel sad. I…

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DNA test more important than naming ceremony – Don Jazzy

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Michael Collins Ajereh, renowned music producer popularly known as Don Jazzy, has called on men to prioritise DNA testing as a way to address paternity fraud. According to Don Jazzy, conducting a DNA test is far more essential than holding a naming ceremony, as it provides clarity on the child’s true parentage. He expressed his stance on his Instagram story, writing, “DNA test is more important than naming ceremony.” That money you dey plan to take do naming ceremony! Use am run DNA Test first e get why!! — chiboy🔥🌟…

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Anambra LGA chairman arrested by FBI over ‘$3.3m scam’

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Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) in Anambra State, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), on arrival at an airport in Texas, United States. Nwadialo was nabbed on charges linked to a $3.3 million romance scam. In a statement, the US department of justice said Nwadialo is facing a 14-count charge and risks a 20-year sentence if found guilty. Nwadialo, 40, was traveling from Nigeria when he was taken into custody. He is now set to be transported to the…

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Biden made us lose presidential election – Pelosi

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Nancy Pelosi, former US House of Representatives Speaker, has said Democrats might have fared better in Tuesday’s election if President Joe Biden had exited the race sooner. Pelosi said: “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race”. Her remarks are the latest finger pointing from Democrats after the party lost hold of the White House. They might also lost both chambers of Congress. Pelosi is widely reported to have led the Democrats’ push to oust Biden. And he ended up leaving the race…

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Nigerian man arrested in UK for inappropriate chat with minor

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One Abimbola David, a 43-year-old Nigerian man, has been taken into custody by the UK police following allegations of inappropriate online chat with a 14-year-old girl. According to the organization Saving Our Children’s Futures, Abimbola, who is married with two children and residing in the UK on a student visa, allegedly engaged in online interactions with the minor and made inappropriate requests. The girl, who reported the interactions to authorities, provided evidence that led to Abimbola’s arrest. During questioning, Abimbola claimed he was unaware of the girl’s age and expressed…

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Terrorists: Lakurawas take over 5 LGA’s in Sokoto, collects zakat

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“Lakurawas,” a new terrorist group, also known as Mujahidin, has gained significant control in five local government areas of Sokoto State, Nigeria, collecting zakat and other levies from communities, sources have revealed. The affected local governments are Tangaza, Gada, Illela, Silame, and Binji. The heavily armed group communicates in multiple languages, including Hausa, Fulani, Tuareg, Kanuri, Tuba, and English. According to residents, the group arrives in large numbers on motorcycles, leaves some members behind to collect taxes, and coerces residents to harvest crops and provide foodstuff. Those who refuse to…

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DisCos raise meter prices by 28.03%

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For the second time in four months, electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, have announced a rise in the price of various electricity meter models. According to the DisCos, the cost of a single-phase meter has risen from approximately N117,000 to as much as N149,800. This amount indicates an increase of 28.03 per cent or N32,800, depending on the distribution company and meter vendor. The new prices posted on the official X handle of the Discos yesterday were scheduled to take effect on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. It also reflected the deregulation…

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Donald Trump becomes US 47th president

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In a stunning political comeback, Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, media reported on Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States of America. The polarising Republican’s victory, following one of the most hostile campaigns in modern US history, was particularly remarkable given an unprecedented criminal conviction, a near-miss assassination attempt, and warnings from a former chief of staff labelling him a “fascist.” “It’s a political victory like our country has never seen before,” Trump told a victory party in Florida. Vice President…

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Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja dies at age 56

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Special Adviser to the President, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday issued a statement that: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56,” the statement reads. This announcement confirmed the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja. Details later. Share on: WhatsApp

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#EndBadGovernance: Court strikes out treason charge against minors

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The treason charge preferred against the minors who participated in the August #EndBadGovernance protest has been struck out by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, following its withdrawal by the Federal Government. Justice Obiora Egwuatu struck out the charge after the application for the discontinuance was moved by Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, counsel to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. Abubakar, who is the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), premised his application on provisions of Sections 174(1), (b),…

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