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Teenager Accused Of Poisoning Five With Pepper Soup Breaks Silence

A teenager, Aisha Suleiman, wrongly accused of poisoning five people with pepper soup, has opened up on her ordeal. Speaking In an interview with ITV Radio after she was cleared of all her charges, Suleiman recounted the events that led to her near-lynching and subsequent arrest. She explained that tensions arose after she ended her […]

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Shari’ah Imbroglio: MURIC Alleges Plot To Unleash Violence On Southwest Muslims

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised an alarm, claiming there was a plot to unleash violence on Muslims living in Southwest Nigeria by some faceless groups. The MURIC then urged the director general of the Department of State Security (DSS), the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies to move and secure the

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Nigerian Man Who Buried Himself Alive For Money Ritual Recounts Harrowing Ordeal

In a desperate bid for quick wealth, James Ubeh, a 27-year-old former shop owner from Anambra State, subjected himself to a terrifying Okite ritual that nearly cost him his life. The ritual, which involved being buried alive in a shallow grave, left him traumatised and disillusioned, as the promised riches never materialised.ĝ Ubeh’s journey into

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Over 700 Killed In DRC Clashes As UN Warns Of Escalating Violence

The death toll from ongoing clashes between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) forces and M23 rebels has risen dramatically within days, surpassing 700 casualties. According to the DRC health ministry, as of Thursday, 773 bodies had been counted in hospital morgues in and around Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. This marks a sharp

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Bullets Fly As Wike Loyalists Clash With Fubara Faction At PDP Secretariat

Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Supporters of Rivers State Governor Sir Siminialayi Fubara and those of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, clashed violently on Friday at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Port Harcourt. The confrontation, which led to gunshots being fired, marks the latest escalation in the ongoing political

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How Nigerians defend corrupt leaders — EFCC Chair Speaks Out

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern over Nigerians’ contradictory stance on corruption, noting that while many condemn the issue, they also rally behind corrupt leaders when they face prosecution. Olukoyede made these remarks on Friday in Abuja during a visit by officials of the Centre for Crisis

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Adekunle Gold Reveals People Destroying Music Industry

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Adekunle Gold, has expressed concern over the current trend in the Nigerian music industry. Naturenex reports that the ‘Orente’ crooner, in a post via his X handle on Saturday, said the music industry is being led by the wrong people who are not music-oriented and are destroying the industry. According to him, artists,

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New Pathway To Employment: Scotland Proposes ‘Graduate Visa’ For Global Talent

Scotland has introduced a new visa plan aimed at helping international graduates transition into the workforce and address the country’s population and economic challenges. The Scottish government has outlined the proposal for the ‘Scottish Graduate Visa,’ a two-year visa that will bridge the gap between the Study and Graduate visas and the Skilled Worker Visa.

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Nigeria’s Foreign Debt Hits $43 Billion, Full List And Breakdown

Nigeria owes over $42 billion to foreign institutions and countries as at September 30, 2024. According to the data from the Debt Management Office (DMO), this sum represents unpaid debts accumulated from both present and past government administrations. Recall that the DMO clarified that President Bola Tinubu’s inherited debt was N87 trillion, not N21 trillion,

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World Bank Announces $1.2 Billion Investment In Girls’ Education Across 18 Nigerian States

The World Bank has pledged $1.2 billion for investment in girls’ education in 18 Nigerian states, aiming to improve secondary education and empower adolescent girls. The announcement was made during the relaunch of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) program in Abuja. News Agency of Nigeria reports that the World Bank Country

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Nigerian Academics Raise Strong Concerns Over AI’s Troubling Effects On Students

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education while making learning more accessible but also sparking debates on its impact. While students hail AI tools like ChatGPT for enhancing their learning experience, lecturers are raising concerns about the growing dependence on AI, which they argue fosters laziness and undermines academic integrity, especially with many students unable to

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Nnamdi Kanu Reacts To Court Ruling Proscribing IPOB As A Terrorist Group

The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has vowed to resist the ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which affirmed the proscription of IPOB and its designation as a terrorist organisation. Naturenex reports that on Thursday, the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal upheld an order by

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EFCC Uncovers How Former AGF Opened Multiple Accounts To Divert Public Funds

A witness in the trial of former Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has disclosed how the ex-AGF opened multiple bank accounts to divert public funds. Naturenex reports that Anamekwe is facing trial on a nine-count amended charge of money laundering to the tune of ₦868,465,000 brought against him by the

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