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Victor Osimhen Apologizes to Popular Media House in Nigeria

Nigerian professional footballer, Victor James Osimhen, has taken to his official social media handle to apologize to popular media house in Nigeria (The Punch) over his comments on Sunday, 9th August, 2020. Victor who accused the media house for carrying fake news about him, claimed he has not granted any interview since the death of his father, went to apologize …

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22-Year-Old Singer, Aminu Yahaya Sharif Sentenced To Death For Blasphemy In Kano

Singer, Yahaya Sharif has been sentenced to death for blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad in Kano. The Kano Upper Shari’a Court sitting at Hausawa Filin Hockey sentenced 22-year-old Yahaya Sharif to death by hanging. The judge, Aliyu Kani, gave the verdict on Monday after finding Mr Sharif guilty as charged. He was convicted based on Section 382 (b) of Kano penal …

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COVID-19: NCDC Confirms New 437 Cases In Nigeria, As Total Now 46,577

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 437 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, as confirmed cases are now 46,577. The agency made this known via its verified Twitter handle on Sunday. “On the 9th of August 2020, 437 new confirmed cases and 3 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. “Till date, 46577 cases have been confirmed, 33186 …

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“Nollywood is filled with Yahoo boys and Prostitutes” – Yemi Solade reveals

Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade has shared his thoughts about the Nigerian movie industry which according to him is now filled with Yahoo boys and prostitutes. The veteran actor who made the damning revelation in an interview with The Tribune, accused the gatekeepers of Nollywood of allowing unprofessionals to fill spaces meant for those who truly have the passion for the …

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The remains of Senator Buruji Kashamu has been laid to rest

The remains of Senator Buruji Kashamu has been laid to rest. His body was committed to mother earth at his Ijebu-Igbo home in Ogun state on Sunday August 9. The Senator who represented Ogun East in the 8th Assembly died of COVID-19 at the First Cardiologist hospital, Lagos state on Saturday, August 8. See photos from his funeral below.

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Federal Government evacuates 87 stranded Nigerians from Sudan

87 stranded Nigerians have been evacuated from Sudan by the federal government. The evacuees arrived the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja at about 9.15am on Saturday August 8, 2020. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) also disclosed that all the evacuees tested negative for the COVID-19 before boarding and will embark on 14-day self isolation as stipulated by the Presidential …

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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 443 New Cases, As Total Now 45,6787

Nigeria now has 45,687confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 443 new cases recorded on Friday night According to a tweet from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, 32,637 patients have now been discharged, with 936 patients losing their lives to the coronavirus. The tweet revealed that Plateau State had the highest number of infections on Friday night with 103 cases, with …

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Nigeria Records 354 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Infections Now 45,244

Nigeria on Thursday night recorded 354 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 45,244. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this through its official Twitter handle. NCDC said that the 354 new confirmed cases were from 17 states with discharged 32,430 so far. FCT had the highest number of cases with …

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