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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya plays for 60 hours in Times Square, breaking marathon record
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
No Nigerians! This 42-Year-Old Lagos School Admits Indians Only: The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need an Indian passport or proof of having ...
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Nigerian Family Protests Ireland’s Decision Not to Prosecute Cops Responsible for Son’s Death
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At least 32 dead as flash floods sweep through half of Kenya: Neighborhoods submerged and residents stranded on roofs as downpours intensify.
cnn.com/2024/04/24/africa/kenya-flash-floods-intl-latam/
Sad story: Nigerian who relocated to UK in 2022 beat wife to death with skateboard
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Kenyan military deployed as East Africa floods kill dozens: Kenya's military was deployed on Thursday to rescue victims of heavy rains that have killed dozens of ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-military-deployed-east-africa-floods-kill-dozens-2024-04-25/
NGN/USD: Naira Weakens as Dollar Liquidity Fades in Nigerian FX Market: The naira weakened for a third straight day after hitting three-month highs ...
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Nollywood veteran actor, Ogunjimi is dead: The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran Yoruba ...
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VIDEO: Nigerian pastor claims world will end April 25th: An unidentified Nigerian pastor has stirred reactions on social media by following a prophetic ...
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Guinness World Record: Chess champion returns home to Lagos | Africanews: Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday to a hero's ...
africanews.com/2024/04/25/guinness-world-record-chess-champion-returns-home-to-lagos/
Nigerian woman breaks Guinness World Record with longest interview marathon: Since June 2023 when Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen achieved a new Guinness ...
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Nigerian music star Simi opens up about charting her path to stardom, and why she still engineers her own music
cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/simi-nigeria-afropop-interview-spc/
Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as student loan fund chairman: President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of renowned banker and businessman, Jim Ovia ...
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Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi: The UN says that at least 32 people have died and more than 40,000 have been forced from their homes.
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At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend
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Bittersweet: BetNaija player wins N16.7m but paid N3m: A Nigerian identified as Lukman Teriba has said that after winning over N16m from betting ...
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Glencore seeks investment opportunities in Nigerian mining sector: Mining and trading house Glencore will invest in Nigeria's mining sector if the government ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/glencore-seeks-investment-opportunities-nigerian-mining-sector-2024-04-26/
Nollywood veteran actor, Zulu Adigwe is dead: The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran ...
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Thousands have to leave their homes: Masses of water flood Nairobi after heavy rain
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Farmers earn Sh1b from coffee: n the sale the farmers earned better returns as compared to the past
standardmedia.co.ke/farmkenya/market/article/2001493870/farmers-earn-sh1b-from-coffee
Super Eagles: Siasia canvasses better treatment for indigenous coaches: Presently, the NFF is undecided between hiring another foreign manager or settling for a ...
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Kenya floods: Nairobi residents grapple with aftermath | Africanews: As rain continues to batter Kenya, residents in the capital Nairobi grappled on Wednesday ...
africanews.com/2024/04/25/kenya-floods-nairobi-residents-grapple-with-aftermath/
Homeless Man Charged With Murder of British Nigerian: The incident happened hours before the North London-based football club’s English Premier League home game ...
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Local messaging app adds privacy feature: SoftTalk Messenger, a Nigerian-owned messaging app, has introduced a new feature allowing users to chat and make calls ...
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He’s back!: After an initial struggle at the start of the season, Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers is beginning to justify the faith the management of Scottish ...
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Chibok girl rescued after 10 years in Boko Haram captivity: The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
Dancing queen Mary Moraa retains her 800m title at Kip Keino Classic, Tebogo and Lindsey tie
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/athletics/article/2001493594/dancing-queen-mary-moraa-retains-her-800m-title-at-kip-keino-classic-tebogo-and-lindsey-tie
Was it false start to Omanyala's season at Kip Keino Classic meet?: Fans brave downpour to enjoy final race of the day but left disappointed as home boy ...
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/athletics/article/2001493682/was-it-false-start-to-omanyalas-season-at-kip-keino-classic-meet
Nigerian govt announces 18 years as minimum age for tertiary education: “The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15 ...
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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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Nairobi residents grapple with floods aftermath | Africanews: 35 people have died in Kenya since mid-March in flooding events that have affected more than 100 ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/nairobi-residents-grapple-with-floods-aftermath/
Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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Arsenal given green light to sign Osimhen: Premier League giants Arsenal have been given the green light to sign Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen ...
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I am still in UK, lady in viral video dismisses report of relocating to Nigeria: A Nigerian lady, Nikky Morah has broken her silence on the controversial report ...
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Tinubu approves consumer credit scheme takeoff: President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme.
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Gikomba gold rush: Banks scramble for a slice of Nairobi's street hustle: In a bid to tap into this flourishing business environment, several banks are ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493719/gikomba-gold-rush-banks-scramble-for-a-slice-of-nairobis-street-hustle
Sakaja fails to vote as UDA elections off to a slow start: Some voters complained that their details were not recorded on the machines.
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/sakaja-fails-to-vote-as-uda-elections-off-to-a-slow-start--4604316
El Nino climate pattern intensifies in East Africa: El Nino's grip on East Africa has led to widespread flooding, submerging entire areas in Uganda ...
dw.com/en/el-nino-climate-pattern-intensifies-in-east-africa/a-68932184
Tinubu determined to improve Nigerians’ welfare, harness population — Shettima: Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday said the administration of President ...
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Ex-Nigerian Senator, Ayogu Eze, is dead: The former senator died Thursday morning in an undisclosed hospital in Abuja after a protracted illness.
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REPORT: 14 Million Nigerian Children Do Hazardous Work to Earn Daily Living: Across the six geopolitical zones in the country, the north-west has the highest ...
fij.ng/article/report-14-million-nigerian-children-do-hazardous-work-to-earn-daily-living/
Nigerian professor caught attempting to sexually assault female student: The university management has confirmed the development.
premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/688559-nigerian-professor-caught-attempting-to-sexually-assault-female-student.html
FG suspends Dana Air licence after Lagos airport incident: The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the Air Operators Certificate of Dana Air ...
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They were kidnapped from a boarding school 10 years ago. Hear their stories: Punished for daring to seek an education, the Chibok girls endured forced marriages ...
cnn.com/2024/04/13/africa/chibok-girls-ten-years-as-equals-intl-cmd/
Cause of scarcity in fuel supply resolved – NNPC: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said it has addressed concerns that surround the current ...
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Lookman: The EPL ‘flop’ turns Serie A star: On Sunday, the 26-year-old provided two assists in their 2-1 win at Monza, to add to his growing tally among ...
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Yes, prices are falling but it might be too early to celebrate: If we look at the numbers from a macro level, things are looking up. The shock therapy has worked ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493725/yes-prices-are-falling-but-it-might-be-too-early-to-celebrate
Bears sustain grip on equity market with N673bn loss: The bearish trading pattern maintained its grip on the Nigerian exchange on Wednesday resulting in a N673bn
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Mikel Obi stubborn, out of my league – Siasia: Former Nigerian coach Samson Siasia has opened up about his relationship with former Super Eagles captain Mikel ...
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Court restrains police from arresting Rivers APC chieftain: A Rivers State High Court sitting has restrained the Nigerian Police from arresting and harassing a ...
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Tinubu, CJN lament inefficiency of Nigerian justice sector, suggest solutions: Mr Tinubu and the CJN, Mr Ariwoola, spoke at the opening ceremony of the National ...
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Nigerian governor slashes university’s tuition fees, increases workers’ salaries: The governor announced this on Saturday during a combined convocation ceremony ...
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Nigerian university confirms gunmen shot professor dead: The police confirmed on Monday that one person has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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Student Loan: Why private institutions’ students, inmates won’t benefit – Official
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Death and destruction as floods ravage the country: More than 10 people feared dead in Nairobi as President Ruto directs the formation of response team.
nation.africa/kenya/news/death-and-destruction-as-floods-ravage-the-country-4602660
French curriculum bridges cultural divides, says school: The Lycée Français Louis Pasteur, Lagos State, said the introduction of the French curriculum to ...
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NPFL fun, safe – Beautiful Nubia: Nigerian songwriter and music composer, Segun Akinolu, popularly known as Beautiful Nubia, believes the Nigeria Premier
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Ndidi scores as Leicester top EFL: Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, scored his fifth goal of the season on his 270th appearance for Leicester City who moved ...
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Kenya Power to spend Sh250m on electric vehicles, charging stations: Utility firm is seeking to boost uptake of electric vehicles across the country.
nation.africa/kenya/news/kenya-power-to-spend-sh250m-on-electric-vehicles-charging-stations-4600128
Kenya doctor strike: The public caught between the medics and the government: Patients have been left without access to crucial services at state hospitals for a ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68769839
NNPCL, partner unlock 12,000bpd output from Awoba Field: The Awoba Unit, which straddles OMLs 18 and 24, is located in the mangrove swamp south of Port Harcourt ...
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Nigerians condemn discriminatory policy at Chinese supermarket: Nigerians have vehemently criticised the discriminator policy implemented by a Chinese ...
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70% of inmates in Kano correctional centres awaiting trial — NCoS official: Seventy per cent of the total number of inmates in Kano Correctional Centres are ...
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FG to establish N100bn Police Housing Fund – IG: Olukayode Egbetokun, has revealed a plan by the Federal Government to establish a N100 billion Police Housing ...
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Ruto: Kenyans in flood-prone areas to be evacuated: Kenyans in flood-prone areas will be evacuated to safer grounds, President William Ruto has said.
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493867/ruto-kenyans-in-flood-prone-areas-to-be-evacuated
Stay vigilant, heavy rains to continue, weatherman warns: Kenya Meteorological Department issues advisory on heavy rainfall across the country ...
standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001493891/stay-vigilant-heavy-rains-to-continue-weatherman-warns
Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives' tax evasion trial to May 17: A Nigerian court on Friday adjourned a tax evasion trial against cryptocurrency ...
reuters.com/business/finance/nigerian-court-adjourns-binance-executives-tax-evasion-trial-may-17-2024-04-19/
FCCPC summons owners of Chinese supermarket over discriminatory practices: The supermarket, located at the China General Chamber of Commerce along Umaru Musa ...
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Our universities promote ethnic bias – Bishop Kukah: The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has underscored the worrying trend of ...
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KURA asks motorists to keep off flooded Langata, Raila Odinga roads: Heavy flooding was reported in parts of Nairobi and its environs after a heavy downpour on ...
standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001493630/kura-asks-motorists-to-keep-off-flooded-langata-raila-odinga-roads
Eight Nigerians who 'attacked' police in Kimberley to apply for bail on Tuesday
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-26-eight-nigerians-who-attacked-police-in-kimberley-to-apply-for-bail-on-tuesday/
NERC transfers regulatory oversight of Enugu electricity market to state govt: NERC noted that all transfers envisaged by this order should be completed by 22 ...
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DP Gachagua meets mechanics from Kariokor, promises to address concerns: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua promises to tackle all the concerns raised by ...
standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001493906/gachagua-meets-mechanics-from-kariokor-promises-to-address-concerns
NELFund disowns fake student loan site: The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has warned against what it described as a "fraudulent advertisement" about a ...
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Heavy rains and floods paralyze Nairobi, death toll rises in Kenya | Africanews: Since mid-March, 35 people have died in floods that have affected over 100 ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/heavy-rains-and-floods-paralyze-nairobi-death-toll-rises-in-kenya/
Ex-filmhouse co-founder to float new entertainment firm: Moses Babatope, the co-founder of Filmhouse Group and former Managing Director of FilmOne ...
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Hilton, State put up Sh2bn stake in city hotel for sale: Interested investors are obligated to buy out the shareholding of both entities.
nation.africa/kenya/business/-hilton-state-put-up-sh2bn-stake-in-city-hotel-for-sale-4592758
Over 80% of Nigerian farmers poor – AFEX: Pan-African commodities player, AFEX, has stated that over 80 per cent of farmers in Nigeria are below the poverty line ...
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