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IT TOOK ME 3 WHOLE MONTHS TO HEAL "- GIDEON OKEKE SHEDS LIGHT ON HIS BEEF WITH JIM IYKE AS HE CALLS ON ACTOR GUILD. (PHOTO).

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 It took me 3 whole months to heal” – Gideon Okeke sheds light on his beef with Jim Iyke as he calls on Actors Guild Nollywood actor and media personality Gideon Okeke has explained his beef with Jim Iyke We reported hours ago that Gideon had stirred the internet as he called out his senior colleague, claiming he wants to be a goldfish but has no sense of character. Gideon stated that if only Jim Iyke could act, he would have been an actor but he is a phoney-ass kneegar. Calling Jim a small boy, he called him out for his fake American accent and fake everything. Now taking to his Instagram page, Gideon explained the reason for the beef as he claimed that he got 2 stitches on the set of Jim Iyke’s production. He stated that it took 3 months for him to heal. Reminiscing on the death of Junior Pope, he stated that he is committed to ensuring safety on the Nollywood set as he noted how Jim is unbothered and away in Texas. For the benefit of clarity, for the benefit of my new employers ...

ADAMAWA COURTS JAIL TWELVE INTERNET FRAUDSTERS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Adamawa Courts Jail Twelve Internet Fraudsters   Justices  Kayanson Samuel Lawanson,   Hammed Isha,  Benjamin Manji Lawal and Mohammed Ibrahim Tola of the Adamawa State High Court, Adamawa State have  convicted and sentenced twelve  internet fraudsters to various jail terms.   The convicts are: Oladele Pius, Emmanuel Bulus, Elijah Elisha, Alamin Mohammed Bappa, Jamilu Usman, and Enoch Solomon   Others are: Emmanuel Anthony, Enebeli  Samuel Isreal , Dimas Hyellabulatin, Emmanuel Dike , Joshua Umoru  and Dan Eden Sunday.   They were separately  arraigned between November  6 and 7, 2024  on a one count charge of cheating and impersonation by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC.     The charge against Alamin Muhammad Bappa reads: “Alamin Muhammad Bappa sometimes in September, 2024 at Sangere area of Modibo Yola, Adamawa State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to def...

EU RECALLS AMBASSADOR TO NIGER AMID ROW OVER AID. (PHOTO).

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 EU recalls ambassador to Niger amid row over aid The European Union will recall its ambassador from Niger after the country's ruling military questioned an EU delegation's management of humanitarian aid meant for flood victims, the European External Action Service (EEAS) said on Saturday. Niger's junta issued a statement on Friday accusing the EU ambassador in the West African country of dividing a 1.3 million euro fund to assist flood victims between several international NGOs in an non-transparent manner, and without collaborating with the authorities. It ordered an audit into the fund's management as a result. "The European Union expresses its profound disagreement with the allegations and justifications put forward by the transitional authorities," the EEAS said in a statement, Reuters reported. "Consequently, the EU has decided to recall its ambassador from Niamey for consultations in Brussels." Niger has been under military rule since the junt...

NETHERLANDS BEAT GERMANY TO CLINCH FIRST DAVIS CUP FINAL. (PHOTO).

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  Home Headline Netherlands beat Germany to clinch first Davis Cup final HeadlineNewsSport Netherlands beat Germany to clinch first Davis Cup final November 23, 202413  Netherlands reached the Davis Cup final for the first time with a battling 2-0 win over Germany on Friday, with captain Paul Haarhuis labelling the feat unique. Tallon Griekspoor rallied to win his singles match and secure the victory over Germany, advancing the Netherlands to their first Davis Cup final. After defeating Rafael Nadal in the Spaniard’s career-ending match on Tuesday, Botic van de Zandschulp overcame Daniel Altmaier in the opening singles match on Friday to give the Dutch team a 1-0 lead. After a tight 6-4 6-7 (12-14) 6-3 victory, the world number 80 required 10 match points to win. Griekspoor rallied from a set down to defeat Jan-Lennard Struff, preventing the best-of-three match from proceeding to a decisive doubles. 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 6-4.

REPS UNCOVER ABANDONED PROJECTS IN POLYTECHNICS. (PHOTO).

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 The House of Representatives has uncovered abuses of the Federal Character principle, extra-budgetary spending, and recurring issues of abandoned and uncompleted projects in some federal polytechnics across Nigeria. The findings emerged during an oversight session by the House Committee on Polytechnics and Other Higher Technical Education. Rectors and management staff from Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State; Federal Polytechnic Monguno, Borno State; and Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe State appeared before the committee to account for their budget performance. The committee expressed dissatisfaction with various infractions identified in the documents presented by the institutions. During the presentation by the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Dr Abdulrahman Ishaku, the committee discovered that several projects meant for completion within two to three years remained unfinished despite receiving adequate funding. Fuad Laguda, the Committee Chairman, represented by Emil...

NECO ACREDITS MORE FOREIGN SCHOOLS FOR SALE, BECE. (PHOTO).

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 The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited additional foreign schools to conduct its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The newly-accredited institutions are located in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea. According to a statement by NECO, its accreditation team carried out a thorough evaluation of the schools’ readiness before granting full accreditation status. The Council described the development as a significant milestone, reflecting NECO’s commitment to extending quality education and assessment services beyond Nigeria’s borders. In a related development, candidates in Diffa, Niger Republic, are participating in the ongoing NECO SSCE External examinations. The UNHCR School in Diffa has become NECO’s first-ever SSCE Centre outside Nigeria. NECO further disclosed that its examinations are now being written in several countries, including Benin Republic, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Equatorial G...

INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE EOD RECOVERS EXPLOSIVES, PREVENTS CALAMITY IN BORNO. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE EOD RECOVERS  EXPLOSIVES, PREVENTS CALAMITY IN BORNO As IGP Commends Officers, Assures of Continuous Strides in Ensuring Safety, Security The Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit has again successfully recovered unexploded military ordnances in Maiduguri on 22nd November 2024, following reports from vigilant residents. Acting swiftly, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) team was deployed to secure the affected areas. All ordnances were safely evacuated without any loss of life, injury, or property damage, and normalcy has been restored. In the Dala Kacchallah area, the operatives recovered six (6) unexploded projectiles and one (1) mortar bomb near an uncompleted building. Reports indicate that the items, washed ashore by recent flooding, were abandoned by local scavengers. Similarly, at the Gwange Riverbank, a military hand grenade was discovered. In both instances, the EOD-CB...

GOV. ZULUM CALLS FOR OVERHAUL OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM TO ALIGN WITH INDUSTRY NEEDS. (PHOTO).

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 Zulum calls for overhaul of educational system to align with industry needs Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s education system to address the disconnect between educational institutions and the needs of industries. The Governor made this statement during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, at the Government House, Maiduguri. Governor Zulum expressed concern that many graduates produced by higher institutions lack the necessary skills to drive innovation and technological advancement. He urged NELFUND to critically assess the issue and implement solutions that enable graduates to become self-employed rather than depend on limited job opportunities. “We have two major problems in our educational system: the mismatch between educational institutions and industries, as they do not communicate effectively, and the mismat...

HUNGER, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP KILLING NIGERIANS, NANS TELLS TINUBU. (PHOTO).

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 Hunger, economic hardship killing Nigerians, NANS tells Tinubu  The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address hunger and economic hardship in Nigeria, saying citizens are dying. NANS made the call on Saturday in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, NANS headquarters, Abdulyekinn Odunayo. According to Odunayo, Nigerians have been subjected to unwarranted impoverishment and hunger since President Tinubu assumed office, urging him to espouse a policy capable of revamping the economy of Nigeria. He noted that fuel subsidy removal and floating of the country’s currency done simultaneously by the Tinubu-led government have further sunk Nigeria into the economic abyss, heightened hunger and raised the cost of living of millions of Nigerians. Odunyo pointed out that many Nigerians had hoped that the economic mess created by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari would be cleared by the incumbent...

SUDAN WAR: ARMY 'RECAPTURES' KEY CITY FROM RAPID SUPPORT FORCES. (PHOTO).

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 Sudan war: Army 'recaptures' key city from Rapid Support Forces The Sudanese army said on Saturday that it had retaken a key state capital south of Khartoum from rival paramilitaries who had held it for the past five months, AFP reported. The Sennar state capital of Sinja is a strategic prize in the 19-month-old war between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as it lies on a key road linking army-controlled areas of eastern and central Sudan. The RSF has not issued any statement on the army's announcement. The army said that Sinja had been "liberated... from the terrorist militia". It posted footage on social media that it said had been filmed inside the main base in the city. "Sinja has returned to the embrace of the nation," the information minister of the army-backed government, Khaled al-Aiser, said in a statement. Burhan visits city Aiser's office said armed forces chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan had travelled to the c...

COURT JAILS INTERNET FRAUDSTERS,ONE OTHER FOR N9.4M IN MAIDUGURI.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

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 Court Jails Internet Fraudster, One other for N9.4m in Maiduguri Justice Jude Dagat of the Federal High Court, Maiduguri, on Monday, November 18, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Mpada Ishaku Dzarma to nine years imprisonment. Dzarma was first arraigned on May 4th, 2024 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a two-count charge bordering on money laundering and cybercrime to the tune of N 9,000,000.00 (Nine Million Naira). Count one of the charge reads: “That you, Mpada Ishaku Dzarma between 2023 and 2024 at Maiduguri, Borno State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did directly take possession of aggregate sum of N9,000,000.00 (nine million naira) only into your Access Bank with Account No. 1233383458, Mpada Ishaku Dzarma being the naira equivalent value of the Cash App, Pampay, and Gift Cards denominated in United States of America Dollars which sum you knew or reasonably ought to have known is proceeds of your ...

MINISTRY WORKERS SEEK EFCC'S INTERVENTION AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING IN PORT HARCOURT.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

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 Ministry Workers Seek EFCC's Intervention against Illegal Mining in Port Harcourt   Workers in the Ministry of Solid Minerals under the aegis of Federal Mines Officers have sought the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the fight against illegal mining activities. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Commission on Thursday, November 21, 2024, the President of its Port Harcourt Branch, Engr. Naku Romos, who led the delegation stated that the officials came to seek the collaboration of the Commission in their desire to see the curtailment of activities of illegal miners from the country’s mining sector. They noted that activities of illegal miners are not only illegitimate but constitute  economic crimes and destructive to the already heavily compromised Niger Delta ecosystem.   "We are from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. It has been our tradition, our culture whenever we have ...

COURT JAILS FOUR INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN CALABAR.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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 Court Jails Four Internet Fraudsters in Calabar     Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Calabar has convicted and sentenced the quartet of Itoro Eno Akpan, Abasifreke Uwem, Elisha Asuquo Nnah (a.k.a Jong Seck) and Ezinwa Emmanuel Ikenna to various jail terms for internet fraud. The convicts were prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate on two-count charges bordering on cybercrime, money laundering and impersonation. The charge against Akpan reads: “That you Itoro Eno Akpan, sometime in 2024 in Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this honorable court did take possession of the sum of $400 (Four Hundred Dollars) which you reasonably ought to have known forms proceeds of an unlawful act to wit: cybercrime and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18 (2) (d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.” That of Nnah reads: "That y...

THE WORLD'S TALLEST WOMAN AND THE WORLD'S SHORTEST WOMAN,MET FOR TEA TO CELEBRATE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS DAY 2024.(PHOTO).

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 Rumeysa Gelgi, the world’s tallest woman, and Jyoti Amge, the world’s shortest woman, met for tea at the iconic Savoy Hotel in London to celebrate Guinness World Records Day 2024.  The meeting brought together two remarkable record holders for a special moment of connection and celebration. Rumeysa, a 27-year-old web developer from Turkey, stands at 215.16cm (7ft 1in), while Jyoti, a 30-year-old actor from India, measures 62.8cm (2ft 1in). Despite their stark height difference, the two bonded over shared interests like makeup, self-care, and nail art. A video of their interaction was shared on Instagram by Guinness World Records, capturing their heartfelt connection. “Meeting Jyoti for the first time was wonderful,” Rumeysa said. “She’s the most gorgeous lady, and I’ve been waiting to meet her for a long time.” She added that their height difference made eye contact a bit challenging but did not diminish the joy of their meeting. Jyoti also expressed her happiness, saying, “I...

A WEDDING IN KURNOOL,ANDHRA PRADESH,TOOK A RRAGIC TURN WHEN A YOUNG MAN COLLAPSED ON STAGE AND DIED OF A CARDIAC ARREST.(PHOTO).

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 A wedding in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, took a tragic turn when a young man collapsed on stage and died of a cardiac arrest.  The man, identified as Vamsi, was attending his friend’s wedding in Penumada village. While greeting the bride and groom and handing over a gift, Vamsi suddenly lost his balance and leaned to the left. Guests nearby rushed to catch him before he fell. Vamsi, who worked with Amazon in Bengaluru, was immediately taken to the Dhone City Government Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death due to a cardiac arrest. The incident, captured on video, showed the groom unwrapping the gift as Vamsi collapsed in front of the guests. His sudden passing shocked everyone at the wedding. Medical experts have raised concerns about the rising number of cardiac arrests among young people in unexpected places, such as gyms or public events. Dr. Ravi Gupta, a consultant cardiologist in Mumbai, cited factors like diabetes, stress, air pollution, sedentary lifestyles, heavy ...

A SHOCKING INCIDENT OCCURRED IN BAGALKOT, KARNATAKA,WHERE A WOMAN SUFFERED CRITICAL INJURIES AFTER A HAIR DRYER EXPLODED.(PHOTO).

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 A shocking incident occurred in Bagalkot, Karnataka, where a woman suffered critical injuries after a hair dryer exploded.  The victim, Basamma Yaranal, lost both her forearms and sustained severe injuries to her fingers. Basamma, the widow of late soldier Papanna, had been asked by her neighbor to demonstrate the device when the explosion took place, leaving her in critical condition. The hair dryer was part of a parcel addressed to Shashikala, another widow of a deceased soldier, who was out of town at the time. Basamma had collected and opened the package on Shashikala’s behalf. As soon as the hair dryer was plugged in, it exploded, causing significant injuries. Basamma was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Ilkal for treatment. A case has been registered at Ilkal Police Station, and investigations are underway to determine how the incident happened. Shashikala initially claimed to have purchased the hair dryer but later denied ordering it, raising suspicions abou...

MINIMUM WAGE: NO GOING BACK ON DEADLINE, SAYS NLC. (PHOTO).

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 The Nigeria Labour Congress has said its December 1 ultimatum to state governors who fail to implement the new minimum wage by the end of November 2024 still stands. The NLC’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Benson Upah, confirmed this in a text message sent to our correspondent in Abuja. Recall that the NLC had given state governments an ultimatum of December 1, 2024, to implement the new minimum wage. “Yes, the ultimatum still stands. Nothing has changed,” Upah told newsmen on Saturday. Meanwhile, more state governments who have yet to reach an agreement with the organized labour movements in their states as of the time the ultimatum was given are currently trying to meet the deadline.

PREMIER LEAGUE CONFIRMS 2025/26 SEASON START DATES, ADJUSTS FIXTURES. (PHOTO).

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 Premier League Confirms 2025/26 Season Start Dates, Adjusts Fixtures The English Premier League has unveiled the official dates for the 2025/26 season. In a statement released late Friday on the EPL website, the new campaign will kick off on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with the final match round slated for Sunday, May 24, 2026, ensuring a thrilling season from start to finish. Titled “Dates for 2025/26 Premier League season confirmed,” it emphasised a renewed commitment to player welfare, particularly during the congested festive period. For the first time, no two match rounds will take place within 60 hours of each other, addressing long-standing concerns about the congested holiday fixture list. Furthermore, no matches will be held on Christmas Eve in 2025, a decision likely to be welcomed by players and fans alike. The league has also made significant changes to the festive period schedule to prioritise player welfare. The release read, “The schedule continues to allow more rest...

TINUBU, FIRST LADY LEAVE BRAZIL AFTER G-20 SUMMIT. (PHOTO).

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 Tinubu, First Lady leave Brazil after G-20 summit President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, have departed Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after attending the 2024 G-20 summit. The Nigerian presidential jet took off at Galeao Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro, at about 10:20 am local time. Nigeria was invited as a guest country for participation at the summit of the 20 biggest economies in world. Tinubu, at the summit, announced Nigeria’s commitment to the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched by the G-20. The President also had some bilateral meetings and signed the letter of intent for partnership with three Brazilian companies to facilitate development of Nigeria’s livestock sector.

KIM JONG UN INSPECTS HIS INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES. (PHOTO).

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 Kim Jong Un inspects his intercontinental ballistic missiles Kim Jong Un has been seen inspecting North Korea's most powerful weapons after he accused the US of ramping up tension and provocations before adding that the Korean peninsula has never faced a greater risk of nuclear war. The North Korean leader was photographed visiting a military defence exhibition in  Pyongyang where the communist nation's most lethal weapons are being displayed - including ballistic missiles designed to target the US mainland, state media KCNA reported.  Images showed Hwasong-19 and 18 intercontinental ballistic missiles, the Chollima-1 rocket used in a successful satellite launch in November 2023, and the Saetbyol-9 multi-purpose attack drone, which resembles the U.S. Reaper. In a speech during his visit Thursday Kim said: 'Never before have the warring parties on the Korean peninsula faced such a dangerous and acute confrontation that it could escalate into the most destructive thermonuc...

DRAMA AS PORTABLE FIGHTS DIRTY WITH A MAN AT A MALL IN CANADA, SHARES HIS SIDE OF THE STORY. (VIDEOS/PHOTO).

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 Unbeatable Home and Away, I am a superstar gangster from Nigeria – Drama as Portable fights dirty with man at a mall in Canada, shares his side of the story In a video posted on his Instagram page, the street singer had exchanged words with a man at a mall in Canada.  Sharing his side of the story, Portable said before he entered the mall, the man had almost run over him with his car all because he refused to promote his business.  He said when they entered the mall, he went to do his shopping, and the man walked up to him, demanding he take pictures with every fan that came to him, and he once again refused. He stated that things escalated from there as the man threatened to slap and beat him. Luckily for him, the security intervened and urged Portable to press charges. In the clip, Portable made him know that he is a gangster from Nigeria and also a superstar.  Watch more videos below. 

ALWAYS CLASSY AND FULLY COVERED UO, I DRESS EXACTLY HOW I WANT TO BE ADDRESSED- NKECHI BLESSING BRAGS AS SHE SHADES BLESSING CEO'S 'TRASHY' DRESS. (PHOTOS).

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 Always classy and Fully cover up, I dress exactly how I want to be addressed – Nkechi Blessing brags as she shades Blessing CEO’s ‘trashy’ dress Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has taunted controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing Nkiru Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, over her ‘trash’ dressing. Nkechi Blessing took to her verified Instagram page to brag about her outfit, claiming that she doesn’t dress to expose her body. The plus-size curvy actress said she is not trashy and always dresses how she wants to be addressed. Tagging herself as the real boss lady, Nkechi introduces herself with her newly acquired title, Dr. Nkechi Blessing Sunday. “Never trashy Always classy and fully covered up I dress exactly how I want to be addressed The Real Boss Lady DR. Nkechi Blessing Sunday.” More photos below. 

IT'S 20 YEARS REMEMBRANCE TODAY MAAMI- ACTOR KULE AFOD WIFE, DESOLA AFOD PEN TRIBUTE TO LATE MOTHER. (PHOTOS)..

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 It's 20 years remembrance today maami - Actor Kule Afod wife, Desola Afod pen tribute to late mother Wife of Nigeria Movies Star Desola Afod pen tribute to late mother on her postmortem birthday. Desola Afod make this post via her verified social media handle in remember of her late mother. On her post Desola wrote  It's 20 years remembrance today maami ♥️.  More photos below. 

TANZANIA OPPOSITION LEADER MBOWE RELEASED ON BAIL. (PHOTO).

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 Tanzania opposition leader Mbowe released on bail Tanzania's main opposition leader Freeman Mbowe has been released on bail, his party said Saturday, after he was detained just days before local polls, AFP reported. The elections are viewed as a barometer for President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who took over in 2021 with promises of reforms and improved civic freedoms - only to disappoint international observers, who point to a return to her predecessor's repressive policies. The party said on Friday that he and other party figures had been "forcibly" detained by officers after leaving a rally that police broke up using tear gas in the country's south. In a post on social media platform X early Saturday, Chadema confirmed Mbowe and other detained figures from the party had been released on bail. 'Severely beaten' "Some of our colleagues were severely beaten by the police despite the fact that nobody resisted the arrest," Mbowe said following his rele...

BROOKLYN MAN ARRESTED AFTER THROWING HIS FRIEND'S DOG FROM A 14TH STORY BALCONY! THE PUPPY DID NOT MAKE IT. (PHOTO)

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 Brooklyn man arrested after throwing his friend's dog from a 14th story balcony! The puppy did not make it.  According to the NYPD, 33-year-old Alberto Morris is accused of throwing a 2-year-old Pit Bull from the 14th floor of an apartment building in Crown Heights on November 1st.  The dog belonged to Morris' friend and during a dispute with a resident at the building, Morris became enraged and threw the dog from the balcony. Alberto Morris is being charged with reckless endangerment, aggravated cruelty to animals, grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal mischief.  Morris plead not guilty at his arraignment and was released without bond.

FLORIDA MOM "SMIRK" DURING COURT APPEARANCE AFTER DROWNING HER 14-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER. (PHOTO).

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 Florida mom "smirks" during court appearance after drowning her 14-year-old daughter. As Osceola County Deputies arrived at a home in Poinciana, Florida on Wednesday (November 20th), they were stunned at the shocking situation they found themselves in. The emergency call was for an assault.  33-year-old Kelsie Glover was chasing and attempting to attack her daughter and roommate. After officers intervened and restrained Glover, the broken hearted witnesses began to share the horrors they saw.  According to the witnesses, Kelsie Glover had "held her 14-year-old daughter's head underwater in the bathtub until she became unresponsive". They went on to share that "Glover attacked them with a hammer when they tried to stop her". Deputies rushed to the 14-year-olds aid, later identified as Giselle Glover, and desperately attempted to render life saving measures. Unfortunately, Giselle was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The circumstances that led to ...

DSS ARRESTS FAKE NGO LEADER IN ABUJA. (PHOTO)

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 Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday apprehended Kennedy Tabukoi in Abuja for allegedly leading an unregistered NGO, the Niger Delta Development Initiative (NDDI), in a scheme to blackmail government officials. According to security sources, Tabukoi targeted officials with demands for money or contracts, threatening to organise protests against them if they failed to comply. One such protest took place on Thursday morning at the National Assembly gate, where Tabukoi led a demonstration accusing lawmakers of stalling a probe into the petroleum sector. “Tabukoi had been boasting to his associates about using his alleged Niger-Delta activism to intimidate officials into doing his bidding,” a security source revealed. “Ironically, those he sought to exploit were the ones who tipped us off, confirming he was running a sham NGO for personal gain.” Investigations revealed that Tabukoi had no legally registered NGO and was using intimidation tactics to solicit ...

NIGERIA BATTLE TUNISIA,SOUTH AFRICA TO FACE GHANA IN WOMEN'S AFCON.(PHOTO).

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 Nigeria Battle Tunisia, South Africa To Face Ghana In Women’s AFCON The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn against Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana in Group B of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria, record holders of the competition, will be aiming to extend their impeccable form in the tournament. The draws for the 2025 edition of the women’s tournament were held on Friday. “We have been drawn in Group B alongside Algeria, Tunisia, and Botswana for the Morocco 2024 CAF Women’s African Cup of Nations,” the Super Falcons wrote on their X handle on Friday. “This promises to be an exciting challenge for us as we aim to reclaim our continental glory.” Nigeria defeated Algeria 6-1 on aggregate in a double-header friendly game played in the West African nation. They finished a disappointing fourth in the last edition of the competition but have won the WAFCON nine times. The Super Falcons will take on France on November 30th in a friendly game. In Group A, Morocco, t...

EDO DECLARES OVER 200 GOVT VEHICLES MISSING,RECOVERS THREE.(PHOTO).

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 Edo Declares Over 200 Govt Vehicles Missing, Recovers Three The committee set up by the Edo government to recover government assets says over 200 vehicles belonging to the state are missing.  The chairman of the committee Kelly Okungbowa shared the information with journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital on Friday. He said three of these vehicles have been recovered less than a day after the group was inaugurated. Okungbowa assured the Edo people that the committee was determined to recover the missing government vehicles. According to him, bags of rice and garri meant to be palliatives from the Federal Government for the people of the state were discovered in one of the three vehicles recovered. Governor Monday Okpebholo – of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and who recently took over from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government – had set up the committee on Thursday to recover all government vehicles said to be in private custody.

SUPREME COURT REJECTS SUIT SEEKING TO COMPEL FG TO ACCOUNT FOR GAS EARNINGS.(PHOTO).

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 Supreme Court Rejects Suit Seeking To Compel FG To Account For Gas Earnings The Supreme Court has struck out a suit by the 36 state governments seeking to among others, compel the Federal Government to account for its earnings from the sale of liquefied natural gas, natural gas liquids and related products since 1999. In a unanimous judgment, a seven-member panel of the court, presided over by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji held that the court lacked the original jurisdiction to hear and determine the suit, which has the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) as the sole defendant. In the lead judgment, Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba upheld the preliminary objection raised against the suit by the AGF and held that the subject of the case had been dealt with by the Supreme Court in its earlier decision in the case of the Attorney General of Bauchi State against the AGF. Justice Garba agreed with the defendant that the suit amounted to an attempt to re-litigate issues already decided by the...

LP NOT WORKING FOR TINUBU - IFOH.(PHOTO).

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 LP not working for Tinubu - Ifoh Labour Party has again denied working clandestinely for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. The National Publicity Secretary of LP, Obiora Ifoh, clarified the party’s position in a statement issued in Abuja, on Friday. Ifoh’s rebuttal was in response to a viral video where a popular human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, claimed the party’s leadership was in cahoots with Tinubu’s loyalists to actualise his return to the State House in 2027. However, the LP spokesman dismissed the allegation, saying such an unholy alliance was a figment of Adeyanju’s imagination. Ifoh also challenged the activist to provide substantive evidence to back up his claim. According to him, the Labour Party and its National Chairman remained the only visible and most vocal opposition since the 2023 elections. He said, “All what he said about the Labour Party is untrue, lies, and unfounded. It is on record that LP ...

DON'T ASK ME JAMB QUESTIONS, DATING THESE DAYS BE LIKE INTERVIEW- TOKE MAKINWA STIRS THE INTERNET AS SHE CANCELS DATE FOR K-DRAMA. (PHOTO).

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 Don't ask me Jamb questions, Dating these days be like interview – Toke Makinwa stirs the internet as she cancels date for K-drama Media personality and luxury brand owner Toke Makinwa has revealed the reasons why she ditched her date last night. Taking to the micro blogging platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, Toke Makinwa disclosed that she was supposed to be on a date but her love for K-drama forbidden her from doing so. While expressing desires that her date will not find her post, she compared dates to an interview which she will gladly skip to watch a Korean series titled, Captivating the King. She tweeted, “I cancelled a date tonight cos of K drama. I hope he doesn’t see this o hut Dates these days be like interview, ma bimi ni jamb questions Jo let me watch captivating the king in peace.” Hilarious reactions trail the post as many joked along with her while she engaged them in the comment section.

MOZAMBIQUE OPPOSITION LEADER SETS TERMS FOR TALKS ON ELECTION CRISIS. (PHOTO).

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 Mozambique opposition leader sets terms for talks on election crisis Mozambique's opposition leader said he would accept the president's offer of talks after deadly post-election unrest on terms including they be held virtually and legal proceedings against him are dropped. President Filipe Nyusi invited Venancio Mondlane to his office in Maputo on November 26 after the killing of dozens of people in a police crackdown on demonstrations against the results of the October 9 election, AFP reported. Mondlane, who says the election was rigged in favour of Nyusi's Frelimo party, is believed to have left the country for fear of arrest or attack, but his whereabouts are unknown. "We are open to dialogue," Mondlane said in a Facebook live address. "It has to be a genuine dialogue, it cannot be full of traps." A written reply to Nyusi's invitation lists as one condition for the meeting: "That the participation of the elected candidate Venancio Mondlane ...