Author: Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu
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Kemi Olunloyo accuses Mohbad’s wife of sleeping with Naira Marley, others
In a startling turn of events, controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo, has accused Wunmi, the wife of late popular Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, of infidelity, raising speculations over the paternity of their only child. Mohbad’s tragically passed away on 12th September, under unclear circumstances, leaving behind a plethora of controversies. Olunloyo,…
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Seventy-two Nigerian scholars jet off to Hungary
A group of 72 Nigerian scholars awarded Hungarian postgraduate and undergraduate scholarships, set off from Nigeria for Hungary today 22nd September, 2023. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, made the announcement during a pre-departure ceremony held in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Addressing the scholarship recipients, Sununu urged them to represent their country well…
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U.S. Court grants Tinubu’s request to postpone release of school records
A U.S. District Judge Nancy Maldonado, has acquiesced to a request to delay the release of certain academic documents of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, by the Chicago State University (CSU). Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Gilbert had previously ordered CSU to furnish the documents by the end of Thursday. However, Tinubu filed an Emergency Motion urging the…
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NIDCOM demands answers from Egypt Air over Nigerian passenger’s death
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called upon EgyptAir management to provide transparency and justice concerning the tragic passing of a Nigerian passenger, Remilekun Toyosi Meshioye, on 4th September, 2023. This comes after the airline failed to respond to inquiries regarding the incident. Remilekun, aged 41, was…
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U.S. court orders Chicago State University to release Tinubu’s records in 48 hours
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Gilbert from the Northern District of Illinois has directed Chicago State University (CSU) to disclose the academic records of President Bola Tinubu. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, instructs CSU to provide all relevant and non-privileged documents to Abubakar Atiku, the plaintiff, within a two-day timeframe. “For all of the reasons discussed…
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12-year-old whose intestine went missing during surgery dies
Adebola Akin-Bright, the 12-year-old boy whose intestine was inexplicably lost during surgery at a private hospital in Lagos state, has passed away. According to a source close to the family, Akin-Bright died on Tuesday evening after having severe complications and was rushed to the intensive care unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, where…
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Nigerian teacher breaks Guinness World Record for longest marathon reading
A Nigerian teacher, John Obot, has surpassed the existing 124 hours and 15mins Guinness World Record for the longest individual marathon reading aloud. The Akwa Ibom state-born teacher broke the existing Guinness World Record held by Isakov of Turkey, achieving an extraordinary 145 hours of non-stop reading. Obot, an active member of the Uyo Book…
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Salary Review: Some civil servants earn more than politicians – RMAFC
Addressing speculations about a potential salary review for government employees, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Muhammed Shehu, has refuted claims of exorbitant earnings by political office holders in Nigeria, asserting that some civil servants earn more than ministers and legislators. There has been a prevailing perception among Nigerians regarding the supposedly…
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What you need to know about flash floods
Flash floods are often triggered by intense rainfall or the sudden release of water from reservoirs or dams and pose a serious threat to communities in Nigeria, particularly urban areas grappling with poor drainage systems, deforestation, and rapid construction. These floods are characterized by a sudden surge of water, often overwhelming homes, streets, and vehicles.…
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Obasanjo and former Minister clash over Mambilla project
The Mambilla Hydropower Project situated in Kakara, Taraba State, with an anticipated capacity of 3,050 megawatts, was initially envisioned as a game-changer in Nigeria’s energy sector, but has been marred by controversies and legal disputes over the years. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in a recent interview, claimed that a former Minister of Power and Steel,…