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Year: 2025

Brazil confirms Nigeria’s admission into BRICS as partner country

The Brazilian government has confirmed the formal admission of Nigeria as a partner country into the intergovernmental organisation popularly known as BRICS. The South American country made the announcement in a statement by its Foreign Ministry on Friday, January 18, 2025. According to Brazil, Nigeria and BRICS share a common interest as both actively strive…

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Nigerian man caught on tape raping woman jailed 10 years by UK court

Timilehin Olatunji, a 35-year-old Nigerian living in the United Kingdom, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the brutal rape of a woman. According to the Nottingham Police Department, Olatunji carried out a prolonged assault on the victim at a residence in Nottingham on the morning of September 29, 2024. The Nigerian, who…

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Former Miss Nigeria Edna Ibru dies in London after brief illness

Former Miss Nigeria, Mrs Edna Ibru, has died in London after a brief illness. The news of her demise was made known in a statement issued by her son, Dr. Paul Aidido Ibru, on Saturday. The statement reads, “Our amazing mother passed into glory on Wednesday 15, January 2025 after a brief illness. “Until her death,…

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Michael Marinho releases new R&B single, ‘Troublemaker’

Emerging singer-songwriter Michael Marinho is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated new single, “Troublemaker.” Following the success of his second single, “Electric Slide,” Marinho returns with an electrifying R&B anthem designed to ignite dance floors and captivate audiences. “Troublemaker” is a smooth fusion of sultry vocals, lush harmonies, and soulful rhythms that…

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Mercy Chinwo sings about Jesus but lies – Singer’s ex-label boss fires shots

Dr. Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, the CEO of Eezee Conceptz, the record label to which Nigerian gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, was signed has called out the gospel singer. The music executive accused the singer of living a life that is at variance with what Jesus, who she sings about, stands for. Taking to Instagram to call…

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Heavy security as Ondo LG election commences peacefully

The local government election in Ondo State, on Saturday, commenced with heavy security presence across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that personnel of the Nigeria police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were observed at polling centres and strategic places. As early as 7:00 a.m., security personnel were seen…

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N800bn in 2025 budget not enough for road infrastructure needs – Umahi tells Reps

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says the N800 billion allocated to the ministry in the 2025 budget is inadequate to address the country’s road infrastructure needs. Umahi stated this in Abuja during the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House Committee on Works. He appealed to the committee to use its legislative powers…

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Hope alive for Kaduna residents as prices of food items crash

Seventeen days into 2025, it has ushered in a bit of hope as the prices of some food items have nosedived in Kaduna State. Checks by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) showed that the prices of grains and other staple food items were steadily coming down in markets across the state, against the skyrocketed prices…

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EFCC bursts Yahoo academy in Benin, arrests 25 suspected internet fraudsters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a statement, on Friday, in Abuja. Oyewale said that the arrest of the suspects at their hideout on Thursday in Benin City was triggered…

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Council Chairman pays 2025 WAEC fees for 1,759 students in Enugu

Pastor Beloved Dan-Anike, the Chairman of the Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, has paid the 2025 West African Examination Council (WAEC) registration fees for 1,759 students in public schools in the council. Anike made the disclosure in a meeting with principals of the 13 public secondary schools in the council area on…

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