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Flavour?s daughter with Anna Banner plays a beautiful rendition of the national anthem on the piano to celebrate Nigeria?s Independence Day

Sofia, the talented daughter of Nigerian music star Flavour and beauty queen Anna Banner, celebrated Nigeria’s Independence Day in a special way.    In a heartwarming display of patriotism and musical talent, Sofia played a beautiful rendition of the Nigerian national anthem on the piano.   The video was shared on social media by her mother with the caption “Beautiful …

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One of the worst investments Nigerians regularly make is building mansions in their isolated villages – Entrepreneur Mark Essien says

One of the worst investments Nigerians regularly make is building mansions in their isolated villages - Entrepreneur Mark Essien says

Nigerian entrepreneur and software developer, Mark Essien, has said that building mansions in villages is one of the worst investments Nigerians make.    “One of the worst investments Nigerians regularly make are to build mansions in their isolated villages. Massive mansions inhabited only by 20 lizards and a goat,” he wrote on Tuesday.     

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EFCC arraigns ex-Taraba Governor Ishaku and Permanent Secretary

EFCC arraigns ex-Taraba Governor Ishaku and Permanent Secretary

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, and a former Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero, before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja for fraud.   Ishaku and Yero are being prosecuted on a 15-count …

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Police fire teargas at protesters in Abuja (videos)

Police fire teargas at protesters in Abuja (videos)

Police officers in the FCT have fired teargas at “Fearless In October” protest over bad governance in Abuja today October 1.    The protesters had gathered at the Utako area in Abuja, waving the Nigerian Green-White-Green flag and placards with various inscriptions such as “EndBadGovernance”, “DiasporaVoting”, “EndHighLivingCosts”, amongst others but were dispersed by policemen.   Videos shared online show the …

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Customs officials shocked to find 10ft long python in carry-on luggage

Customs officers got a shock when checking a plane passenger’s carry-on luggage and they discovered a massive albino Burmese python.  The footage shows the suspect going through security at Tashkent airport in Uzbekistan before being instructed to open his carry-on luggage.  He then unzips the bag and reveals the 10 foot long snake curled up asleep inside it.  The man …

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Sowore, other Nigerians stage protest against bad governance across the country (photos/videos)

As Nigerians are celebrating her 64th Independence, those who are displeased with the state of the nation have taken to the streets to stage a protest.    Among the protesters include former Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.    In Lagos state, the protesters have gathered at the Ikeja Underbridge and are currently chanting solidarity songs, displaying placards bearing inscriptions such as …

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When we compare ourselves to countries that gained independence around the same time, Nigeria stands out as a nation in decline – Peter Obi

When we compare ourselves to countries that gained independence around the same time, Nigeria stands out as a nation in decline - Peter Obi

Labour party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has shared his thoughts as Nigeria celebrates her 64th Independence day today October 1.  In a statement released on social media, Obi said today is a day to appreciate God for abundantly blessing Nigeria with natural, human, and material resources to build a great nation and that it is …

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