Flood destroys Nigerian prison, 228 inmates escape
The Koton Karfe custodial centre in Kogi has collapsed under heavy flooding, leading to the escape of 228 inmates. The ...
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Pope hails 14-year-old Nigerian saint
The Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis, on Sunday described the late 14-year-old Vivian Ogu as an example to all Christians in ...
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80 Nigerians arrested for ‘eating during Ramadan fast’
The Islamic Sharia police in northern Nigeria's Kano state briefly detained 80 people accused of eating in public, rather than ...
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I know what to do, I’ll not fail Nigerians – Buhari vows
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that he will not let Nigerians down in providing effective and result-oriented leadership that safeguards ...
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Buhari’s relative kidnapped in Nigeria
Police say gunmen have kidnapped a traditional ruler in Daura who is distantly related to Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari. Musa ...
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Nigerian student reportedly dies after sleeping with his girlfriend
A Nigerian student, identified as Jeff has reportedly died after sleeping with his girlfriend. According to Chidi Cali who reported ...
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I’m proud of my dad but I’m not like him – Son of legendary armed robber, Lawrence Anini speaks
Osayi Lawrence Lawson, son of a legendary Nigerian armed robber, Lawrence Anini who reigned terror in Benin City over 30 ...
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I’m Nigerian by birth, says Atiku
The Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate in the February 23 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has denied the All Progressives Congress’ ...
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Eight Nigerians sentenced to death in UAE for robbery
The Criminal Court of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced eight Nigerians to death for carrying out what ...
Read moreBuhari to Sack Incumbent Ministers, Scout for New Faces
President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly considering a total overhaul of his current make up ahead of a fresh term in ...
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