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35,000 Nasarawa residents drum support for Peter Obi - Punch Newspapers
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A Nigerian chess champion plays the royal game for 58 hours — a new global chess record
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Global Chess Record with 60-Hour Game
- A Nigerian chess champion played chess for 60 hours in New York City's Times Square to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for children's education across Africa through this record attempt.
- Support for Onakoya's attempt came from online and on-site, including Nigerian music star Davido.
- For every hour of gameplay, Onakoya and his opponent had only five minutes of break time, benefiting from support from Nigerians in the U.S., global leaders, celebrities, and hundreds of passersby.
REPORT: Nestle Adds Sugar to Baby Food Sold in Nigeria, Other Poor Countries Against WHO Guidelines
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Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
Lagos: Nigeria's Capital Has 25 Million People and Zero Free Public Beaches: Nigeria’s commercial capital boasts miles of white sand along the Atlantic ...
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Naira gains at official market amidst depleting reserve: Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072 ...
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Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping in Nigeria: The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014
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Ten years ago 276 Nigerian school girls were abducted by Islamist group Boko Haram from their school in Chibok, Nigeria.
Lisu (not her real name) managed to ... Show more
TRENDING: Pastor Enenche under fire for disgracing testimony giver: “The moment she talked about a law degree, I knew there is nothing like ‘law’ in what she was ...
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Nigeria's junior footballers denied visas to play in Spain, says NFF: The Future Eagles were set to fly to Spain on Tuesday, ahead of their first match on Friday ...
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‘Money Na Water’, Cubana Chief Priest boasts after securing N10 million bail: The celebrity barman was accused of abusing the Naira twice in 2024 ...
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Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Ramps Up Production With US Crude: Nigeria’s new mega Dangote oil refinery is slowly grinding into gear, with analysts and traders ...
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Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says: Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the
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WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup: The World Health Organization is likely to issue a wider warning about contaminated Johnson and ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/who-says-wider-alert-contaminated-jj-cough-syrup-likely-2024-04-19/
Nigerian airstrike killed 33 villagers during Eid, witnesses say: An airstrike on a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state killed at least 33 people ...
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Knocks for Youth Minister Over Rescue of Party Supporter From Police Harassment: They accused Olawande of ignoring the case of Chioma Okoli, a Lagos resident ...
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Nigeria's grid collapses weeks after tariffs raised for wealthier consumers: Nigeria's creaking grid collapsed for the fifth time this year in the early hours of ...
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Nigerian music star Simi opens up about charting her path to stardom, and why she still engineers her own music
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Binance working closely with Nigeria authorities to resolve exec's detention, CEO says
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Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping: Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down ...
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Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives' tax evasion trial to May 17: A Nigerian court on Friday adjourned a tax evasion trial against cryptocurrency ...
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Nigeria to acquire 24 fighter jets from Italy's Leonardo: Nigeria plans to acquire 24 fighter jets from Italy's Leonardo to modernize its fleet and bolster its ...
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BREAKING: Super Falcons qualify for first Olympics in 16 years: Despite the pressure, the Super Falcons held on to secure a historic qualification that will see ...
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Addressing Nigeria's Mental Health Challenge Amidst Economic Hardship | Africanews
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Another court restrains APC excos from taking further action against Ganduje: The court restrained the ward's legal adviser, Halidu Maigwanjo ...
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NNPP founder accuses Kwankwaso of betrayal: The founder said Mr Kwankwaso would no longer enjoy the sole candidacy of the NNPP in future presidential elections ...
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Sextortion case: Two arrested in Nigeria after Australian boy's suicide: Two people in Nigeria threatened to send explicit photos to the teenager's family ...
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68720247
Nigeria recalls J&J children's cough syrup over toxic substance: Nigeria's health regulator is recalling a batch of Johnson & Johnson children's cough syrup ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-recalls-jj-childrens-cough-syrup-over-toxic-substance-2024-04-10/
Bobrisky: Nigerian celebrity arrested for abuse of naira: The socialite is accused of throwing money at a film premiere in Lagos, which is technically an offence ...
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Governor Fubara throws jabs at Wike over comments on Odili: Governor Fubara threw jabs at Mr Wike during the commissioning of a primary healthcare facility ...
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Nigeria, Zambia women win playoffs to take last two Olympic spots: Zambia and Nigeria locked up the last two spots in the women's soccer tournament at the Paris ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/nigeria-zambia-women-win-playoffs-take-last-two-olympic-spots-2024-04-10/
62 year old woman catfished by fake Gary Barlow on Facebook: A woman from Colchester was 'catfished' by a scam artist pretending to be Take That's ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/62-year-old-woman-catfished-fake-gary-barlow-facebook-20614844/
Quick Glance: 62-year-old Woman Duped by Fake Gary Barlow on Facebook
- A 62-year-old woman named Janet Smith was tricked by a scam artist pretending to be Gary Barlow from Take That.
- After persuading the fake Gary to reveal his true identity, it turned out to be a 24-year-old man from Nigeria.
- Smith has decided to warn others about online scammers after learning that the scammer asked her for money, claiming to love her.
- She highlighted the risk older people face when adding fake celebrities on social media, emphasizing the potential financial losses and damage to celebrities' reputations.
Boko Haram in Nigeria simply explained: that's why men join in: Boko Haram members have been terrorizing the population of northeastern Nigeria for more than ...
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Betta Edu probe: Nigeria recovers $24m in poverty minister investigation - EFCC: Funds have been traced to over 50 bank accounts following Betta Edu's suspension ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68759033
UBA’s annual profit surges 257% to N608 billion: Gross revenue for the pan-African financial services group which, apart from its home market Nigeria ...
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I’ll like to be Super Eagles coach, but … – Amuneke: Amuneke shares his thoughts about the prospect of coaching the Nigeria's Super Eagles.
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Obi not mixing politics with religion, says media aide: The campaign organisation of Labour Party presidential flag bearer in 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Friday ...
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Michael Palin on the loss of his wife of 57 years: ‘you feel you’ll never have a friend as close as that’
irishtimes.com/culture/music/2024/04/15/michael-palin-on-the-loss-of-his-wife-of-57-years-you-feel-youll-never-have-a-friend-as-close-as-that/
Betta Edu, Sadiya Farouq, others not yet cleared of alleged fraud – EFCC: EFCC clarified in a statement on Sunday that it "has not cleared anyone allegedly ...
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Nigeria: Muslims mark end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr prayers | Africanews: Hundreds of Muslim worshippers in Nigeria on Wednesday gathered to hold prayers for ...
africanews.com/2024/04/11/nigeria-muslims-mark-end-of-ramadan-with-eid-al-fitr-prayers/
Despite gov’t intervention, price of garri soars in Akwa Ibom: Garri, which sold N500 for four cups in the last week of March, now sells for the same amount for ...
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This solo traveler drove from London to Lagos in a tiny car: She set off on a solo drive from London to Nigeria in January. Now Pelumi Nubi has received a hero’s ...
cnn.com/travel/solo-traveler-pelumi-nubi-london-lagos-peugeot-107/
Nigeria's ex-central bank head Emefiele faces fresh charges on Monday: Nigeria's former central bank governor Godwin Emefiele will appear in a Lagos court on ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigerias-ex-central-bank-head-emefiele-faces-fresh-charges-monday-2024-04-06/
Nigeria's junior footballers denied visas to play in Spain, says NFF: The Future Eagles were set to fly to Spain on Tuesday, ahead of their first match on Friday ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68759029
A Nigerian schoolgirl abducted by extremists 10 years ago is rescued pregnant, with 3 kids | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/18/a-nigerian-schoolgirl-abducted-by-extremists-10-years-ago-is-rescued-pregnant-with-3-kids/
Nigeria suspends permit of 3 private jet operators | Africanews: Nigeria's Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken action against private jet operators ...
africanews.com/2024/04/16/nigeria-suspends-permit-of-3-private-jet-operators/
Nigeria's Dangote refinery supplies petroleum products to local market: Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery started supplying petroleum products to the local market ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/nigerias-oil-marketers-load-products-dangote-refinery-2024-04-02/
NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, thunderstorms: NiMet urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede rains in areas where ...
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Nigerian military kills 192 terrorists, apprehends 341 others – official: DHQ said the troops also recovered 211 assorted weapons and 6,288 assorted ammunition ...
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Influencer sentenced: Trans woman in Nigeria jailed for six months for throwing money in the air
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Pelumi Nubi, who drove from London, 16 other countries, finally arrives Nigeria: Ms Nubi began her journey on 31 January from London.
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PDP NWC passes Vote of Confidence on Acting National Chairman: The NWC passed the vote of confidence on Mr Damagun a day before the meeting of the national ...
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Insecurity: Nasarawa bans Fulani vigilante, others: Following the emergency security meeting convened by Governor Abdullahi Sule on Monday ...
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Obi knocks 2024 budget, calls for focus on citizens’ welfare: 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed to remain persistent in expressing ...
punchng.com/obi-knocks-2024-budget-calls-for-focus-on-citizens-welfare/
FLASHBACK: Did you know police arrested, paraded Bobrisky in 2011? See why: Before becoming a household name, sparking endless debates, Bobrisky faced a ...
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Nigeria Spent Over 1000 Percent of Rail Income Paying Construction Debts in 2023: The 2023 annual debt service report reveals that Nigeria spent about $125 ...
fij.ng/article/nigeria-spent-over-1000-percent-of-rail-income-paying-construction-debts-in-2023/
Nigeria Binance dispute: Cryptocurrency official denies money laundering: Tigran Gambaryan's wife says she is "beyond heartbroken" at his transfer to a prison in ...
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Why we thought Junior Pope survived boat accident – Actors guild president: The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas ...
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21 Chibok girls forced into motherhood, some returned to their abductors: "We have been married for eight years," Ms Grema, who escaped with her child ...
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Draw at Loftus sends Banyana crashing out of Olympics and Nigeria through: Banyana Banyana’s Olympic dream went up in smoke after they were held to a 0-0 draw by ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-09-draw-at-loftus-sends-banyana-crashing-out-of-olympics-and-nigeria-through/
Zenith Bank named Nigeria’s best bank for the 4th year: The Bank emerged as the best bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024
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Attom Foundation unveils superstars for maiden Charity Champions Cup: In addition to Osimhen, Drogba, and Kanu, other legends participating in the event include ...
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Lagos-Calabar highway project, highway to fraud, waste – Atiku: Atiku insists the project did not meet the minimum due process threshold.
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NiMet predicts three-day sunshine, thunderstorms from Monday: “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Bauchi ...
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Obi decries insecurity, urges rescue of remaining Chibok girls: Peter Obi, has lamented the deteriorating security situation across Nigeria and called for ...
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BREAKING: Police, others prevent EFCC from arresting Yahaya Bello: Officers of the Nigeria Police Force and some armed men dressed in black with the inscription ...
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Residents jubilant as Kano emir returns to Durbar route unused by Sanusi: The 'Hawan Nasarawa', one of Kano's royal Sallah Durbah processions ...
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Tinubu directs inclusion of NOUN graduates in NYSC scheme, law school: President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to include graduates of the ...
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NiMet forecasts weather across Nigeria for Friday, Saturday, Sunday: NiMet forecasts sunny skies on Sunday with few cloud patches over the northern region ...
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Nigerian professor wins U.S. prestigious award: Mr Adebanwi served as first African to be appointed as the Rhodes Professor of Race Relations.
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ANALYSIS: Ondo APC Primaries: How Aiyedatiwa, Oke, others’ fate will be decided: In view of the assurances of fair play from the party and its organising ...
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Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air: Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" ...
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CAN demands rescue of remaining Chibok girls: “The trauma experienced by the remaining (of the) 276 abducted (Chibok) girls from Nigeria is unimaginable ...
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MOVIE REVIEW: Bank Alert: Ambitious movie that falls short of lofty expectations: Despite the high hopes for “Bank Alert” to mark Okey Bakassi's triumphant ...
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One Sister Fled Boko Haram. The Other Was Trapped. Their Lives Will Never Be the Same.
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Dufil takes donation of Indomie Noodles to vulnerable communities in Abuja, environs
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Mr Ibu’s burial, Korra Obidi’s attacks, Omowunmi Ajiboye vs Segun Ogungbe, other top entertainment stories last week
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Nigeria's Chibok girls: Parents of kidnapped children heartbroken - again: Some of their rescued daughters have chosen to stay married to their abductors ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68680541
WEE Workshop: In her speech, the Director General of Maryam Babangida National Center for Women Development, Asabe Bashir ... Show more
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