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Desilting gutters, three balls of banku: Watch how these Ga residents ‘punished’ a Nigerian thief

Some residents of a Ga community in Accra have been receiving huge praises online for their choice of punishment for a young Nigerian man who was caught stealing a phone. In two separate videos shared by Sammy Holy Ghost on Facebook, it shows the Nigerian, who gave his name as …

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How an ethnic conflict that nearly killed this Nigerian and his family inspired him to co-found a fintech

Razaq Ahmed is a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur born in the Nigerian state of Kano. He co-founded CowryWise which seeks to empower Africans to invest. The fintech makes premium financial services accessible to customers via its digital savings platform. “It automates the process of saving and investing money,” the platform explains. …

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Meet the Nigerian programmer making millions at 16

John Oseni, 16, is a Nigerian programmer who recently made waves after he disclosed that he had been offered employment in top Italian firms. He got his job through referrals and today, he codes for the two Italian companies — Flywallet and Cryptonite — that are paying him millions in …

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Nigerian politician behind 1969 resignation of Gen. Ankrah dies

General Joseph Arthur Ankrah rose to the position of Chairman of the National Liberation Council, NLC, after the 24 February 1966 coup that saw the overthrow of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. According to historical records, he was forced to resign as Chairman of the NLC and Head of State over …

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Nigerian actor Yul Edochie upgrades ‘side chick’ to second wife, welcomes a son

Popular Nigerian actor cum presidential aspirant, Yul Edochie, has publicly confirmed his second marriage to actress, Judy Austin while announcing the birth of their son. The 40-year-old actor who was earlier rumoured to have engaged in an extramarital affair resulting in pregnancy, took to Instagram on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, to …

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I’ll never again date a Nigerian – Efia Odo

Ghanaian actress and socialite Efia Odo has said she will never date a Nigerian again. She disclosed this on DSTV’s Akwaaba Magic Show, GH Queens. Sharing her craziest experience with a fan, the socialite said: “The craziest thing that ever happened to me is that I accidentally dated a fan. Not like …

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7 Nigerian female celebrities with wealthy husbands

The Nigerian entertainment industry is blessed with a lot of female celebrities who have over the years created a name and brand for themselves. Being a celebrity can be very good for one’s bank balance and can also make one attracted to successful people. While some celebrities have gotten married …

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Nigerian football legend blames weather for ‘defeat’ to Ghana

Former Nigeria striker Ndubisi Chukunyere claims the ‘harsh’ weather conditions in Abuja halted the Super Eagles’ ambition to defeat Ghana. Having settled for a 0-0 draw in the first leg played in the Baba Yara Stadium, the three-time African kings needed a win to secure a 2022 World Cup berth. …

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Terrorists raid Nigerian military base, kill 11 soldiers and 3 vigilantes

At least 11 soldiers were killed after some terrorists locally dubbed bandits raided a Nigerian military base in Polwire village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A source who disclosed this to SaharaReporters said the incident occurred on Monday, April 4, 2022. He said the bandits came …

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Nigerian student dies weeks after fleeing Ukraine

One of the Nigerian students who fled the war in Ukraine has died in his hometown of Sokoto in northern Nigeria. It’s not yet clear what exactly caused the death of Huzaifa Habibu. His father, Habibu Halilu Modaci, told the BBC that he was taken to hospital after complaining of …

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