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Singer Sentenced to Death For Blasphemy in Kano by Raphael Bichene

A musician in Kano State has been sentenced to death by hanging for blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad. The Kano…

Senator Kashamu Dies of Covid-19 Complications by Raphael Bichene

Former senator from Ogun state,Buruji Kashamu, has died of COVID-19. Ben Murray-Bruce who took toTwitter to break the news, said…

Buhari’s Spokesman, Revolution Now Lawyer Clash on TV by Raphael Bichene

Fireworks as Buhari’s spokesman, #RevolutionNow lawyer clash on TV There was a mild drama on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on…

Terrorist Shut Down 9000 Schools in Nigeria, Other African Countries- US by Raphael Bichene

The United States Africa Command has said terrorist groups including the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab, in the…

EFCC Arraigns BDC Operators for Laundeting $1.6m by Raphael Bichene

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arraigned two Bureau de Change operators for allegedly laundering $1.6m, said to…

Pastor Ituah Ighodalor’s Wife, Ex Beauty Queen Dead by Raphael Bichene

Mrs Ibidunni Ighodalo, the wife of popular Lagos Pastor, Ituah Ighodalo, has been confirmed dead. A family member said the…

FAAN Carries Out Flight Simulation at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Ahead of Flight Resumption by Raphael B

In line with global standards for aviation operations in view of Covid-19, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has…

Police in Nigeria Rescue Workers Locked in Rice Factory by Raphael Bichene

Police in Nigeria have rescued 300 people they say were locked in a rice-processing factory and forced to work throughout…

Nelson Mandela’s Daughter Zindzi Dies at 59 by Raphael Bichene

Zindzi Mandela, daughter of South African liberation hero Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died, according to officials.…

Hospital Shuts Down 3 Wards as 4 Doctors Test Positive for Coronavirus by Raphael Bichene

THREE wards at the Ughelli Central Hospital in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State have been temporarily shut…