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Ghanaians ranked second after Nigeria among women with high beauty standards in Africa

A 2022 survey conducted by Sagaci Research has revealed that among women in Africa with high beauty standards, Ghanaians come second. The survey which was conducted in several African countries saw Nigerian women being the ones with the highest standards when it comes to beauty and aesthetics in Africa. The …

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ECOWAS vs. Niger junta: Ghana, Nigeria, 4 others to contribute troops – Report

Six West African nations are in line to contribute troops to form the military force that is expected to enter Niger to reverse the July 26, 2023 coup that removed Mohamed Bazoum from office. According to a regional security tracking and reporting site, Zagazola, the Economic Community of West African …

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Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria

A mosque in the Nigerian city of Zaria has collapsed during prayers, killing at least seven people, officials say. Hundreds of worshippers were in the building at the time on Friday. An investigation is under way to ascertain the cause of the collapse. The emir of the area told local …

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Arsenal legend charges Nigeria FA to pay bonuses owed Super Falcons after beating Australia

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has challenged the Nigeria Football Federation to settle salary arrears of players of the senior national women’s team following their win over Australia. Wright in a post on Twitter write, “Pay them!!!!!! @thenff,” after the Super Falcons astonishingly beat tournament co-host 3-2 to go top of …

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Nigeria intercepts tanker with stolen crude oil

Nigeria’s state-owned oil company says an oil tanker carrying 800,000 litres of stolen crude has been intercepted offshore while heading to Cameroon. It said the vessel would be destroyed as a deterrent. Nigeria’s state-owned oil firm said the oil had been stolen from a well in the south-western state of …

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Mahama to speak on corruption in Nigeria

Former President John Dramani Mahama has been invited as a Special Guest to the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers’ 53rd annual national conference in Ilorin, Kwara State. The conference, which began on June 19, 2023, will host John Dramani Mahama as a keynote speaker on Thursday, June 22, 2023. John Mahama’s address, …

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Medical tourism: How the Buharis spent 300 days outside Nigeria for healthcare

Nigeria’s immediate past First Family spent a total of 301 days abroad seeking medical attention, at a time the health sector back home is bedeviled by multiple challenges from lack of funding, deteriorating infrastructure through to brain drain and more crucially, corruption. Former president Muhammadu Buhari, his wife Aisha Buhari …

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Nigeria ranks 44 in countries with the average penis sizes around the world

Data revealing the number of countries with the largest penis sizes around the world has been released. The research published by World Data, showed about 90 countries with Ecuador ranking first as the world’s most well-endowed, tipping the tape measure at an impressive 6.93 inches, followed by Cameroon with an …

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‘I lost 10 family members’ – Grief after Nigeria boat tragedy

Recovery efforts are continuing for dozens of people believed to still be missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in central Nigeria three days ago, killing at least 106 people. Police told Al Jazeera on Thursday that at least 144 people have been rescued after Monday night’s accident on the Niger …

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‘Sex for grades’: Nigeria parliament passes bill to jail offenders for up to 14 years

The Parliament of Nigeria has passed a bill that outlaws sexual harassment in universities. The bill, which was proposed in 2019, will criminalise sexual relationships between lecturers and students when signed into law. Lecturers who engage in such relationships with their students could be jailed for up to 14 years. …

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