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BREAKING: Popular native doctor, Akwa Okuko sentenced to two years in prison, N60m fine

BREAKING: Popular native doctor, Akwa Okuko sentenced to two years in prison, N60m fine

Naija News • 3d ago

Popular Anambra native doctor, Mr Chidozie Nwangwu also know as Akwa Okuko has been sentenced to two years in prison. Nwangwu was in February 2025 arrested by operatives of Agunechemba Security outfit on allegations of aiding and abetting kidnapping and money rituals, among others. The native doctor was then arrested alongside two other of his […] BREAKING...

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Thermal plants struggle with inadequate gas supply, cutting energy allocation to DisCos

Thermal plants struggle with inadequate gas supply, cutting energy allocation to DisCos

Naija News • 3d ago

Nigeria’s Independent System Operator reported power generation fell to 4,300MW as gas supply dropped below 43%, forcing load shedding and reduced allocations....

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Tanzanian Club Suspends Super Eagles Goalkeeper Obasogie Over Alleged Match-Fixing

Tanzanian Club Suspends Super Eagles Goalkeeper Obasogie Over Alleged Match-Fixing

Football • 3d ago

Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has been suspended by his Tanzanian club, Singida Black Stars, over an alleged match-fixing issue. According to Tanzanian journalist Samir Sylva, the club took disciplinary action against two players after carrying out an internal investigation into alleged misconduct. Obasogie was handed a three-month suspension over cl...

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Breaking: FG arraigns Ozekhome, ex-FCT minister's son over alleged fraud

Breaking: FG arraigns Ozekhome, ex-FCT minister's son over alleged fraud

Naija News • 3d ago

Federal Government arraigns Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and Ponfa Useni over alleged fraud linked to disputed UK property. Court grants ₦10m bail to each defendant....

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Troops crush IPOB/ESN stronghold at Mother Valley in Anambra

Troops crush IPOB/ESN stronghold at Mother Valley in Anambra

Naija News • 3d ago

Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) South East (SE) Operation UDO KA (OPUK), comprising the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and Nigerian Security and Civil [...]...

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FG Pledges Support for Nigeria Press Council’s National Economic and Toursim Compendium

FG Pledges Support for Nigeria Press Council’s National Economic and Toursim Compendium

Naija News • 3d ago

* Shettima: Tinubu, friend of the media, remains firm believer of press freedom Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice-President Kashim Shettima has pledged Federal Government’s support for the Nigeria Press Council’s...

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52-year old man dies in late night fire in Kwara

52-year old man dies in late night fire in Kwara

Naija News • 3d ago

A 52-year old man has died in a late night fire disaster which occurred on Thursday at Lafia Hotel, Coca-Cola road in Ilorin, Kwara State. The fire outbreak affected a facility used for short-let purposes. The incident, according to the spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, involved a building comprising two flats with […] 52-year old man d...

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Alleged Forgery: Court Grants Ozekhome, One Other ₦10m Bail Each

Alleged Forgery: Court Grants Ozekhome, One Other ₦10m Bail Each

Naija News • 3d ago

Justice Oji ordered them to deposit their international passports with the court. The post Alleged Forgery: Court Grants Ozekhome, One Other ₦10m Bail Each appeared first on Channels Television ....

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FG Arraigns Ozekhome, Jeremiah Useni’s Son Over ‘Forgery’ In UK Property Dispute

FG Arraigns Ozekhome, Jeremiah Useni’s Son Over ‘Forgery’ In UK Property Dispute

Gossip • 3d ago

The federal government has arraigned Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), for allegedly using a fake Nigerian passport in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom (UK). Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni, son of the late Jeremiah Useni, former FCT minister, were both arraigned on a 12-count charge before Chizoba Oji, judge of […] The post FG Arr...

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Alleged forgery on UK property: Court grants Prof Ozekhome, one other N10m bail each

Alleged forgery on UK property: Court grants Prof Ozekhome, one other N10m bail each

Naija News • 3d ago

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama Abuja has granted bail at N10 million each to Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. Mike Ozekhome and his co-defendant shortly after their arraignment on Friday on a 12-count criminal charge brought against them by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation, […] Alleged forgery on U...

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Fuji Singer Shanko Rasheed loses first son

Fuji Singer Shanko Rasheed loses first son

Naija News • 3d ago

Nigerian Fuji artiste Shanko Rasheed Atanda has announced the heartbreaking loss of his first son, Jamaldeen Atanda. The musician made the announcement via his Instagram page on Friday, expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy. He noted that losing a child is a pain no parent ever wishes to experience, while offering prayers for his son’s […] Fuji Singer Sh...

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Chelle finally speaks on “missed” Marseille job, ambitions with Super Eagles

Chelle finally speaks on “missed” Marseille job, ambitions with Super Eagles

Naija News • 3d ago

Reports of interest from Europe, combined with talk of a $130,000 contract renewal demand, fueled speculation that the Malian tactician might be tempted away from Nigeria The post Chelle finally speaks on “missed” Marseille job, ambitions with Super Eagles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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The National Health Fellows first cohort: From my lens

The National Health Fellows first cohort: From my lens

Naija News • 3d ago

Last year, when the federal government showered in the first cohort of the National Health Fellows, I wrote in its defence not out of sentiment, [...]...

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EPL: Arokodare cleared to face Aston Villa after racist attack

EPL: Arokodare cleared to face Aston Villa after racist attack

Naija News • 3d ago

Wolves striker, Tolu Arokodare has been cleared to face Aston Villa in tonight’s Premier League encounter, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international was subjected to online racial abuse after missing a penalty in Wolves’ 1-0 away defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend. Arokodare has now received psychological clearance from his club to face Villa at […] ...

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Dolly Parton Reacts as Hospital Is Renamed in Her Honour

Dolly Parton Reacts as Hospital Is Renamed in Her Honour

Gossip • 3d ago

Country music legend Dolly Parton has expressed her excitement after a children’s hospital in Tennessee was renamed in her honour. On Thursday, the 80-year-old icon announced that East Tennessee Children’s Hospital will now be known as Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. In a video message shared on Instagram, Parton reflected on her long-standing passion for ...

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Northern Christians Adopt New Identity

Northern Christians Adopt New Identity

Naija News • 3d ago

They say the change represents a return to history rather than a breakaway. The post Northern Christians Adopt New Identity appeared first on Channels Television ....

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Luno Nigeria to offer derivates in ‘all-in-one’ investment strategy push

Luno Nigeria to offer derivates in ‘all-in-one’ investment strategy push

Tech • 3d ago

Luno plans to introduce financial contracts that let traders speculate on the future price of an asset without owning it directly in 2026....

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“Avoid Mr Potential, Mr ‘I want to marry a virgin’”- Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo Advises Women

“Avoid Mr Potential, Mr ‘I want to marry a virgin’”- Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo Advises Women

Gossip • 3d ago

Relationship counsellor and cleric, Kingsley Okonkwo, has outlined six types of men he says women should intentionally avoid, warning that dismissing red flags often ends in emotional pain and regret. He pointed out that many The post “Avoid Mr Potential, Mr ‘I want to marry a virgin’”- Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo Advises Women appeared first on Gistlover ...

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A  delayed census and 2027 elections

A  delayed census and 2027 elections

Naija News • 3d ago

As Nigeria approaches the pivotal 2027 general elections, expected to redefine civic trust, political legitimacy and national direction, the country confronts a danger no serious [...]...

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Actor Chiwetalu Agu set to shut down Port Harcourt for his 70th birthday

Actor Chiwetalu Agu set to shut down Port Harcourt for his 70th birthday

Gossip • 3d ago

The post Actor Chiwetalu Agu set to shut down Port Harcourt for his 70th birthday appeared first on Kemi Filani News . Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu is already gearing up for his 60th birthday on the 5th of March, 2026. On his Instagram page, the veteran announced that a birthday celebration will be held for him at Desikiok Hotel, Rumuibekwe Estate, Por...

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