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Actress Nnaji Charity Seeks Prayers Amid Allegations of Domestic Violence
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Actress Nnaji Charity Seeks Prayers Amid Allegations of Domestic Violence

Actress Nnaji Charity, known for her previous conflict with Dubai-based Nigerian businessman Mompha, has reached out for prayers as she navigates through a challenging time.   Alluding to experiencing domestic violence with the hashtag #SAYNOTODOMESTICVIOLENCE, the Nollywood actress expressed her current struggle as a single mother, feeling trapped with no alternative.   In her post, Nnaji Charity wrote: 
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NERC introduces a 78% increase in electricity tariffs
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NERC introduces a 78% increase in electricity tariffs

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued an immediate directive for the review of electricity tariffs in the country on Saturday, January 4th. The order was issued to the 11 electricity distribution companies (DISCos) on December 31, 2019, as stated on the commission’s website in a joint statement signed by the Chairman of the Commission, Joseph Momoh, and the Commissioner for Legal, License & Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye. The directive affects the following electricity distribution companies: Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, Jos Electricity Distribution Company, K...
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#USvsIran: Iran retaliates by firing two rockets near US Embassy in Baghdad and three at American airbase housing troops
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#USvsIran: Iran retaliates by firing two rockets near US Embassy in Baghdad and three at American airbase housing troops

                Reports indicate that two rockets were fired near the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq on Saturday, in response to Iranian leadership threats to avenge the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani by a US drone strike ordered by President Donald Trump.                     According to Reuters, three more rockets were reportedly fired at the Balad Airbase in Baghdad, Iraq, which houses American troops.          Two out of the three rockets fell inside the base, but no soldier has been reported injured or dead. Members of the Iran-sponsored Iraqi Shiite 'Popular Mobilization Forces' armed group and their supporters set fire outside the US embassy inside the high-security Green Zone area in central Baghdad on Monday, leading to the evacuation of the U...
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Police exhume corpse of female LASU student allegedly killed for money rituals by boyfriend (photos)
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Police exhume corpse of female LASU student allegedly killed for money rituals by boyfriend (photos)

The decomposing corpse of Favour Daley-Oladele, a female student of Lagos State University, who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, Owolabi Adeeko, for money rituals, has been exhumed by the Commissioner of Police in Osun state, Babatunde Kokumo, and his team of officers. In December 2019, Owolabi was apprehended for luring Favour to a church in Ikoyi-Ile, where she was brutally murdered for the purpose of using her body parts for money rituals. According to Owolabi's confession to the police, Pastor Segun Phillip of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Solution Chapel, removed her heart, breast, and other vital organs to prepare a concoction, which was then consumed by Adeeko and his mother. The three suspects have been arrested and are undergoing interrogation. For further investigation, ...
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Adaora Ukoh, the Actress, Mourns the Loss of Her Mother
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Adaora Ukoh, the Actress, Mourns the Loss of Her Mother

The sad news of the passing of Adaora Ukoh's mother was shared on Instagram by the Nollywood actress herself on January 4.   Adaora Ukoh expressed that her mother put up a strong fight before succumbing to death. She expressed her feelings in a heartfelt message;   It's a DARK DAY!!!! BUT I GIVE GOD GLORY MY MUM PASSED ON TODAY. Keep resting on AGBALAKAIBIE YOU GAVE A GOOD FIGHT BUT GOD KNOWS BEST.________________________ FAREWELL MOTHER FAREWELL. WE LOVE YOU FOR ALL YOU DID FOR US ADIEU MUMMY KEEP RESTING.  
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Baghdad Mourns Iranian Military Leaders Killed in US Airstrike
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Baghdad Mourns Iranian Military Leaders Killed in US Airstrike

Emotional scenes unfold in Baghdad as protesters gather for the funeral procession of Iranian military commanders killed by US Military strikes on Friday morning. The crowd chants 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel' as they mourn the loss. On Friday around 1 a.m, the United States Military confirmed the killing of General Qasem Soleimani of Iran's Quds Force in a drone strike ordered by President Donald Trump. Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy head of the Iran-backed Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), were among those killed in the US drone attack at Baghdad International Airport just after landing in Iraq. The Iraqis, marching through Baghdad as part of the funeral procession, are c...
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Nigerians react angrily after Regina Daniels is listed as a Nollywood legend
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Nigerians react angrily after Regina Daniels is listed as a Nollywood legend

The categorization of Regina Daniels as a Nollywood legend has sparked strong reactions from Nigerians on Twitter. This came after a Twitter user included Regina Daniels in a list of legendary actors that shaped their childhood, alongside Patience Ozokwor, Nkem Owoh, and Ramsey Nouah. The inclusion of Regina Daniels in this list has caused a wave of anger among Nigerians. Numerous reactions have surfaced on social media platforms in response to this controversial list.
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Advisory for Westerners and Tourists to Leave Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Israel Immediately in Light of US-Iran Tensions
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Advisory for Westerners and Tourists to Leave Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Israel Immediately in Light of US-Iran Tensions

Following the recent events in Iran and Iraq, Westerners and tourists are being advised to depart from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Israel immediately. This caution comes after the US Military conducted drone strikes resulting in the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani based on orders from US President Donald Trump, early Friday morning. Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif has labeled the killing as an "act of international terrorism," and military experts have subsequently warned against the safety of Westerners in holiday destinations like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Israel at present. Iranian Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, who is a military analyst at the University of Tehran and also spoke to the BBC, ad...
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Nigerian navy arrests 7 Sri Lankans, 2 Ghanaians for illegal activities
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Nigerian navy arrests 7 Sri Lankans, 2 Ghanaians for illegal activities

The Nigerian navy has apprehended seven Sri Lankans, two Ghanaians, and over 50 Nigerians for engaging in illegal activities on Nigerian waters during the festive period. Commodore Ibrahim Shettima, the Commander of NNS Beecroft, confirmed the arrests and stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and officials of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) have been invited to gather evidence for the prosecution of the suspects. Additionally, one of the seven vessels intercepted, MV Zebrugge, was found to have petroleum products without proper documentation and had seven Sri Lankan nationals on board. Another intercepted vessel, MT Jonko, had 11 Nigerians onboard along with 1077 metric tonnes of crude oil.
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