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‘Sowore: Man Detained for 10 Weeks for Using President Buhari’s Daughter’s Abandoned Phone Line’
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‘Sowore: Man Detained for 10 Weeks for Using President Buhari’s Daughter’s Abandoned Phone Line’

Omoyele Sowore has recounted a story about a Nigerian man who, reportedly, spent 10 weeks in detention for using a phone line previously owned and discarded by President Buhari’s daughter, Hanan.   According to a friend of the arrested man, Anthony Chude Okolie, he unknowingly purchased the new SIM card from a store without knowing the previous owner. He was taken aback when the Department of State Services (DSS) allegedly showed up at his friend's home in Asaba to apprehend him and subsequently detained him for months.   Sowore, the convener of the Revolution Now movement, shared the story on his Twitter handle stating, "A Nigerian, Anthony Okolia, was detained for 10 weeks by the DSS for using an MTN phone line previously used and abandoned by President Buhari’s daughter, Hanan!...
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US Troops Facing Expulsion from Iraq After Drone Attack
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US Troops Facing Expulsion from Iraq After Drone Attack

            Following the US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, Iraq's parliament has demanded the expulsion of US troops from the country. This move is in response to the violation of the agreement allowing the presence of US troops in Iraq, which was originally intended for training Iraqi forces in the fight against ISIS.   The resolution passed by the parliament calls for the Iraqi government to terminate the agreement that brought US forces into the country over four years ago to assist in combating the Islamic State extremist group.                    Speaking to lawmakers, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi emphasized, "The Iraqi government has an obligation to end the presence of all foreign forces on Iraqi soil and prevent it from using Ira...
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Police Refute Involvement in Demolition of Saraki’s Property
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Police Refute Involvement in Demolition of Saraki’s Property

Reports of the Kwara State Police Command partaking in the demolition of late Olusola Saraki's property in Ilorin have sparked diverse reactions. According to the State's Police Spokesperson DSP Okansani Ajayi, the Kwara State Police Command has dismissed allegations of law enforcement officers using live ammunition and firing tear gas canisters during the demolition. Ajayi also disclosed that the State Commissioner of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed a thorough investigation into the demolition to verify the authenticity of the claims. The statement released reads in part: “Our anti-crime deployment during this period has nothing to do with any demolition exercise in the state. It is therefore shocking to the commissioner of police to hea...
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Tragic Confrontation Between Nigerian Navy and Sea Pirates Results in Fatalities
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Tragic Confrontation Between Nigerian Navy and Sea Pirates Results in Fatalities

Reports indicate that a gunfight between sea pirates and Nigerian Navy personnel on Thursday, January 2, resulted in the tragic deaths of four security operatives who were part of a six-man Naval rescue squad. According to a top Naval source speaking to Premium Times, the fatal attack occurred within the jurisdiction of NNS Delta, an operations base in Warri, under the Central Naval Command. The source alleged that four Naval ratings were killed in the confrontation. The Nigerian Navy personnel were deployed to counter an attack by sea pirates on the MV AMBIKA, a Sterling Oil dredger close to Ramos River entrance. Describing the incident, the source stated, "The suspected sea robbers had boarded the vessel and abducted three crew me...
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‘Cardi B Urges Offset to Join Her in Obtaining Nigerian Citizenship’
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‘Cardi B Urges Offset to Join Her in Obtaining Nigerian Citizenship’

Cardi B seems to be taking the idea of becoming a Nigerian citizen seriously. Last week, the 27-year-old American rapper and mother of one announced in a tweet her intention of applying for her Nigerian citizenship while responding to the death of Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Unit who was killed in a United States airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump. Now, she has appealed to her fans on Twitter to assist her in convincing her husband, rapper Offset, to also apply for Nigerian citizenship with her. Sharing a photoshopped image of Offset in native attire, Cardi B wrote: 'Convince him to move with me.'  
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Governor Umahi Affirms Dual Membership in PDP and APC
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Governor Umahi Affirms Dual Membership in PDP and APC

Recently, Governor David Umahi made a declaration regarding his political affiliations, revealing his membership in both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).   During a gathering with the people of Ishielu and Onicha Local Government Areas at the State Government House, the Ebonyi Governor expressed disapproval of PDP members considering a move to the APC, emphasizing his full commitment to the APC cause.   Umahi issued a warning to party members who frequently switch between political parties, cautioning that anti-party activities might result in consequences.   He articulated, "Remain steadfast. Vacillating between parties is senseless. If you are in the APC, know that I am there too. If you join the APC, I am a committed member. If you retur...
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Senate Judiciary Leader’s Ultimatum to Nancy Pelosi: Submit Impeachment Articles or Face Consequences
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Senate Judiciary Leader’s Ultimatum to Nancy Pelosi: Submit Impeachment Articles or Face Consequences

                Senate Judiciary Committee leader and strong supporter of Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham, has issued a stern warning to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He emphasized that Pelosi must submit the articles of impeachment to the Senate this week, or face the creation of new rules that would strip her of any powers regarding the impeachment process. Trump was impeached by the US House in December 2019, but Pelosi has been withholding the articles from the Senate. She insists on a 'fair' trial in the Senate before sending the articles, leading to a standstill in the impeachment process. Graham has accused Pelosi of attempting to manipulate the Senate trial by delaying its commencement. He proposed collaborating with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to modify the Senate...
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Women Advised to Have a Backup Boyfriend in 2020 by Joro Olumofin
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Women Advised to Have a Backup Boyfriend in 2020 by Joro Olumofin

Joro Olumofin, a Nigerian relationship expert, has advised Nigerian women to consider having a backup boyfriend, which he refers to as a "contingency boyfriend," to potentially avoid heartbreak and depression. According to Joro, a contingency boyfriend is "a guy who fits all your criteria of a husband material but is your platonic friend (no sex involved). You talk to him often, you hang out with him and involve him in your daily activities, and he’s aware of your boyfriend." He strongly encouraged women to have a contingency boyfriend whom they could potentially marry within 6 months after a breakup. He mentioned that many women without backup boyfriends experienced emotional hardships following breakups and may end up being involved with multiple partners until ...
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Amara Nwosu’s ex-husband, Francis Van-Lare promises $2000 (N720k) to any man that will allow him spend a week in Italy with his wife
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Amara Nwosu’s ex-husband, Francis Van-Lare promises $2000 (N720k) to any man that will allow him spend a week in Italy with his wife

Amara Nwosu's former spouse, Francis Van-Lare, is offering $2000 (N720k) to any man willing to let him spend a week with his wife in Italy. Francis Van-Lare, Amara Nwosu's ex-husband, has put forth an unusual proposal directed at married Nigerian men, sparking controversy on social media.   The US-based Nigerian man promises to give married Nigerian men $2000 in exchange for allowing their wives to spend one week with him in Italy.   Francis, who claims that the purpose of the offer is to spice up marriages, also guarantees the women a gondola ride, breakfast in bed every morning, spa and massage, Italian fine wine, and shopping.   He wrote;   Will you accept my proposal?If you are married for less than 1...
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<article> US service member, 2 American contractors killed in terror attack on US base in Kenya
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Reports from US Military officials confirm the deaths of at least two American contractors and a US service member following a pre-dawn attack by Al Shabab terrorists on the US Africa Command military base in Kenya on Sunday. The US Military also stated that two "Department of Defense members" were wounded and six contractor-operated civilian aircraft were damaged during the attack which was successfully repelled by the US Military as the terrorists attempted to breach the base. U.S. Africa Command confirmed that the assault on the Manda Bay compound, regularly used by U.S. forces for African military training and the protection of U.S. interests in the area, resulted in the deaths of 5 Al-Shabab terrorists, and ...
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