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AGF Abubakar Malami dismisses report of US opposition to Nigerian Govt $100m Abacha Loot handover to APC governor, Abubakar Bagudu

22Feb

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AGF Abubakar Malami dismisses report of US opposition to Nigerian Govt $100m Abacha Loot handover to APC governor, Abubakar Bagudu

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has responded to the report claiming that the US government opposes the plan of the Buhari-led administration to hand over $100m of the recovered Gen Sani Abacha's loot to an All Progressives Congress member and Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Bagudu. Retrieved from Bloomberg, the U.S. Department of Justice remarked that Bagudu, who spent six months in federal detention in Texas while awaiting extradition to the Island of Jersey, was implicated in corruption with Abacha. Despite this, Buhari’s administration maintains a 17-year-old agreement entitling Bagudu to the recovered funds. The AGF, in a statement released by his Special Assistant on Public ...

The Passing of Nigerian Defence Academy’s Pioneer Cadet, Col. Paul Ogbebor

22Feb

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The Passing of Nigerian Defence Academy’s Pioneer Cadet, Col. Paul Ogbebor

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the first cadet to enroll in the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Col. Paul Ogbebor (Retd). Col. Paul Ogbebor (Retd) has passed away at the age of 80, after a remarkable military career, during which he emerged as a hero of the Nigerian Civil War. President Buhari, in a statement released by his media aide Femi Adesina, mourned the demise of Ogbebor and acknowledged that his legacy will forever be remembered in history. "It’s the end of a life well spent, with footprints indelibly printed in the sands of time," said President Muhammadu Buhari of Col. Paul Ogbebor (Retd), who passed on at 80. The President recalls that Col Ogbebor was the first cadet to enroll at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), and pursued an illustriou...

Zimbabwe's former deputy Minister of Finance, Terrence Mukupe shares texts and photos as 'proof' after accusing Prophet Bushiri of sleeping and impregnating his wife

22Feb

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Zimbabwe's former deputy Minister of Finance, Terrence Mukupe shares texts and photos as 'proof' after accusing Prophet Bushiri of sleeping and impregnating his wife

Zimbabwe's former deputy Minister of Finance, Terrence Mukupe, shares texts and photos as 'proof' after accusing Prophet Bushiri of sleeping with and impregnating his wife Zimbabwe's former deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Terrence Mukupe, has accused the General Overseer of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, of sleeping with his musician wife and impregnating her. Mukupe claimed that the pastor had been sexually involved with his wife, identified as Rachel J, in Malawi and South Africa. He accused the South Africa-based Malawian Pastor of being a "fake prophet" and running a "fake church" after he came across what he says is WhatsApp evidence of his wife and the preacher arranging to meet for sexual encounters ...

Banky W Sends Heartfelt Birthday Message to Adesua

22Feb

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Banky W Sends Heartfelt Birthday Message to Adesua

Today, February 22, marks Adesua Etomi-Wellington's birthday, and her husband, Banky W, took to Instagram to express his profound love for her. Banky shared a heartfelt message: "The only thing in this entire world that is more beautiful than her face, is her heart. Happy birthday to my best friend, my sunshine and my lady... the love of my life, my Queen and my destiny @adesuaetomi. May God bless and protect you. May His favour and grace continually surround you, and may He fulfill His purpose in your life. May He grant the desires of your heart, and keep you in perfect peace. May this be your best year thus far, and may the rest of your years be the best of your years in Jesus name. Love you Scatter. Love you forever."

Gunmen kill warder and one other in Kaduna, abduct 13-year-old girl

22Feb

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Gunmen kill warder and one other in Kaduna, abduct 13-year-old girl

The community of Angwan Alkali in Mararaban Rido, a suburb of Kaduna metropolis in Chikun Local government area, was attacked by gunmen who reportedly killed two people and abducted a 13-year-old girl. The gunmen invaded the community at approximately 1:00AM on Thursday, targeting the residence of a prison warder whom they killed. They then proceeded to the neighbor's apartment where they also killed the neighbor and abducted his 13-year-old daughter. According to a community leader who spoke to ThisDay, the gunmen, who were believed to be kidnappers, arrived at 1:00 a.m. and attempted to kidnap the prison warder. When the neighbor raised an alarm, the gunmen proceeded to kill him before capturing his daughter. One of the criminals was killed as they were escaping from the community, an...

22Feb

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Ethiopia steps up prevention measures

Ethiopia is bolstering preparedness to contain a possible outbreak of coronavirus. Ethiopia has stepped up prevention measures to combat any potential outbreak of coronavirus. Its airline, the largest in Africa, is continuing daily flights to five destinations in China.

Quaden Bayles' age debated on Twitter as people claim he's 18 and accuse him and his mum of scam, while some defend him

22Feb

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Quaden Bayles' age debated on Twitter as people claim he's 18 and accuse him and his mum of scam, while some defend him

The age of Quaden Bayles is causing a stir on Twitter, with some alleging that he is 18 and accusing him and his mother of a scam, while others are defending him. A video shared by Quaden Bayles' mother, Yarraka Bayles, showing the young Australian boy in distress due to relentless bullying over his dwarfism, went viral, prompting a global outpouring of love and support (Read here). After the video went viral, Quaden, who his mother claims is 9 years old, received significant support and acts of kindness, including a fundraising effort by American actor Brad Williams, who is also living with the same condition as Quaden, and an invitation to lead an All-Star Rugby team onto the field for their next match. Amidst the immense support, some individuals on social media began stating ...

Doctors Are Shocked by Anti-Hypertensive Therapy That Reverses Hypertension, Normalize BP and Improve Blood Circulation in a few weeks!

22Feb

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Doctors Are Shocked by Anti-Hypertensive Therapy That Reverses Hypertension, Normalize BP and Improve Blood Circulation in a few weeks!

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Turkish officials ignite outrage after wrapping African man in nylon for deportation (video)

22Feb

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Turkish officials ignite outrage after wrapping African man in nylon for deportation (video)

The actions of Turkish immigration officials have sparked widespread outrage following the circulation of a viral video showing an African man being wrapped in nylon for deportation. The incident led to a public outcry, particularly on social media platforms. The video depicted the African man being unwrapped by the Turkish officials after intervention from some passengers on the plane where he was being deported. Among the comments heard from passengers were remarks highlighting the apparent disparity in treatment between white individuals and people of color in similar situations. A Facebook user, Okoro Ikechukwu, who shared the video, expressed strong disapproval of the treatment, questioning whether this was the standard procedure for deportations from France. The incident has prom...

Check out the Moments from E-Money’s Birthday Dinner

22Feb

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Check out the Moments from E-Money’s Birthday Dinner

E-Money, also known as Emeka Okonkwo, hosted a dinner party on Friday night to celebrate his birthday, which fell on Tuesday, February 18th. On the guest list were AY Makun, Okey Bakassi, Timaya, Funnybone, Charles Onojie, Frodd from BBNaija, Lilian Esoro, Tana Adelana, Cubana Chief Priest, realtor Ned Okonkwo and his wife, and many more. See the gallery for more photos below.