Mining Marshals, security forces clash over arrest of Chinese illegal miners in Kebbi

Mining Marshals, recently deployed to curb illegal mining activities across Nigeria, clashed with security forces last Friday over the attempted arrest of Chinese nationals allegedly engaged in unlicensed lithium mining in Libata, Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Marshals claimed they were blocked from detaining the suspects by military and police officers, who […]

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Oprah Winfrey denies being paid $1m to endorse Kamala Harris

American television host, Oprah Winfrey has debunked reports that she was paid $1 million to campaign for the Democratic Party’s candidate in the just-concluded US presidential election, Kamala Harris. Washington Examiner had claimed the TV personality’s company, Harpo Productions, received a paycheck to host a celebrity town hall on behalf of Harris in September. Reacting, […]

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Hearn confirms Joshua out until May

British promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua will not fight until at least May next year, finally ruling out any hope of a rematch with IBF world heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, was dropped a staggering four times by Dubois before suffering a fifth-round KO at Wembley in […]

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NECO examiners plan protest over unpaid allowances

Examiners engaged by the National Examinations Council to mark the 2024 students’ examination papers have threatened to embark on nationwide protest over the non-payment of their allowances after completing the assignment. It was learnt that the examiners have started mobilising their colleagues across the states for the planned protest. A letter written to the NECO […]

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Man sets wife ablaze in Ogun

A 55-year-old man, identified as Olubunmi Johnson, has been apprehended by operatives of the Ogun State police command for allegedly setting his wife ablaze in Ota area of the State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 8:30 pm on Friday, following a disagreement between the couple at their residence in Fagbuyi Street, […]

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Nigerian lady sets new dance record at Silverbird dance-a-thon

Twenty-seven-year-old Lilian Madubulum from Anambra State has set a new Silverbird marathon dance record, dancing continuously for an impressive 55 hours and 49 minutes at the recently concluded Silverbird World of Records Danceathon. According to a statement shared Online on Thursday, Lilian emerged as the winner, surpassing 24 other competitors in the intense dance marathon. […]

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