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`Reaction of Nigerian Army to Governor Zulum’s Accusation of Extortion
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`Reaction of Nigerian Army to Governor Zulum’s Accusation of Extortion

` The Nigerian army has responded to the allegation made by the Governor of Borno State, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, accusing some of its officers deployed for Operation LAFIYA DOLE of extortion.   Earlier reports by LIB stated that Governor Zulum accused the soldiers deployed along Maiduguri – Damaturu Road of extorting commuters and causing them unnecessary hardship.   However, in a statement released by Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator Col. Aminu Iliyasu, the Nigerian military stated that it takes such allegations seriously and will conduct investigations to verify them.   He also emphasized the Nigerian army's commitment to protecting the lives and property of all law-abiding citizens and its determination to eliminate insurgents from the North East. ...
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Exciting News: UAE Grants 5-Year Tourist Visas to All Nationalities
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Exciting News: UAE Grants 5-Year Tourist Visas to All Nationalities

The tourist visa system in the United Arab Emirates has been revamped, with all nationalities now eligible for a five-year visa allowing multiple entries, as announced by the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates.   Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates as well as the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, took to Twitter to share this significant update.   In his tweet, he declared, "Today we approved the change of the tourist visa system in the country... so that the duration of the tourist visa is five years, multi-use... for all nationalities... we receive more than 21 million tourists annually and our aim is to establish the country as a major global tourist destination."      
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No law in Nigeria mandates Buhari to publicly declare his asset – Femi Adesina fires back at SERAP
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No law in Nigeria mandates Buhari to publicly declare his asset – Femi Adesina fires back at SERAP

The spokesperson of President Buhari, Femi Adesina, has responded to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) regarding the ultimatum given to public office holders to publicly declare their assets. Adesina stated that there is no legal basis for asking the President, his Vice, state governors, and their deputies to publicly declare their assets. During an appearance on Channels Television, Adesina emphasized that President Buhari has already declared his assets and questioned the legal justification for public declaration. He explained that while the president is required by law to declare his assets, there is no mandate for public disclosure. Adesina suggested that if the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act is invoked, the Code of Conduct Bureau would handle the releas...
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Uriel Oputa’s Revelation of Being a Full-Time Hair Dresser in 2014
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Uriel Oputa’s Revelation of Being a Full-Time Hair Dresser in 2014

Uriel Oputa disclosed to her followers that she had been working as a full-time hairdresser before participating in the Big Brother Naija reality show, which led to her celebrity status. She posted a throwback photo of herself styling a customer's hair and captioned it: "2014 I was a full Time Hair Dresser."
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U.S. reportedly denies Iran Foreign Minister visa to attend U.N. meeting amid rising tensions U.S. reportedly denies Iran Foreign Minister visa to attend U.N. meeting amid rising tensions

The visa application of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reportedly been denied by the United States. Zarif had hoped to attend an upcoming United Nations Security Council meeting, which would violate the terms of a 1947 headquarters agreement mandating the U.S. to permit foreign officials entry for UN-related matters. According to a diplomatic source familiar with the situation, Foreign Policy disclosed on Monday that Zarif had made a visa request several weeks ago to enter the U.S. for the Security Council meeting scheduled for January 9, focusing on the importance of upholding the UN Charter. Nevertheless, a U.S. government official informed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Zarif would not ...
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Daddy Showkey discloses what made him decide never to cut his hair again
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Daddy Showkey discloses what made him decide never to cut his hair again

Daddy Showkey has shared the reason why he has decided not to cut his hair again. The Nigerian singer, known for his long locs, explained that he made this decision after meeting a woman called Sister P. Daddy Showkey expressed his admiration for her, stating that she helped him embrace his African identity and take pride in being Nigerian. The singer had been searching for Sister P for years before coming across a video of her online. He subsequently posted the video on his social media, acknowledging her significant impact on his life. A throwback photo of Daddy Showkey and Sister P was also shared as part of his revelation.
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Kanye West’s Global Sunday Service Tour in 2020: Africa and Europe on the List
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Kanye West’s Global Sunday Service Tour in 2020: Africa and Europe on the List

Reports indicate that American gospel rapper Kanye West will take his Sunday Service global in 2020, with plans to tour Africa and Europe.   According to TMZ, West aims to expand the popular service's reach by touring Europe and Africa in 2020.   The father of four, who made an appearance at pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston last November, is also preparing to bring the event to Yankee Stadium in May 2020 as part of Osteen's 'Night of Hope' tour, which will visit various cities across the country.    
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Frodd Celebrates His Mother’s 50th Birthday With Love
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Frodd Celebrates His Mother’s 50th Birthday With Love

Former Big Brother Naija contestant, Frodd, took to Instagram to showcase his mother and express his adoration as she marked her 50th birthday.   "Happy 50 to my Prayer Warrior. I love you so much mum," he wrote alongside the photos of them together.     In one of the images, the former reality TV star is captured planting a kiss on his mother's cheek.  
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The Controversy Surrounding a British Islamic Charity’s Praise of Assassinated Iranian General Qassem Soleimani
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The Controversy Surrounding a British Islamic Charity’s Praise of Assassinated Iranian General Qassem Soleimani

A British charity is under investigation for praising the late Iranian general, Qassem Soleimani, as a martyr.   The charity in question, known as the Islamic Centre of England, has assets exceeding £4 million and reportedly organized a vigil at the Islamic Centre in Maida Vale, London on Saturday (Jan. 4) to honor Soleimani.   According to reports in The Times, the event was attended by over 2,000 individuals, including Iran’s ambassador to London.   Seyed Moosavi, 51, who serves as the charity’s director and as the UK representative of Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei, hailed Soleimani as a 'dedicated soldier of Islam' who had died at the hands of ‘the most wicked members of the human race’.   The charity’s...
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