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Fire razes section of ABU's Senate building

A section of the Ahmadu Bello University's Senate Building at the Samaru Main Campus in Zaria has been gutted by fire. The university's Director of Public Affairs, Malam Auwalu Umar, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday. According to the statement

Fire razes popular Ibadan textile market

Some shops in the popular Bola Ige International Market, New Gbagi in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, were razed by an inferno on Thursday with goods worth millions of naira destroyed. Those affected are mainly textile materials traders. Assorted ankara, lace

Man with four wives rapes teenager

A58-year-old man, Monday Ossai Oshiji, has been arrested by the police in Delta State for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl (names withheld). Oshiji, said to be married to four wives, was arrested by policemen attached to Umutu station at Ebedei Ukwuole,

BREAKING: Fire razes Sokoto Central Market

Fire has gutted the motorcycle section of Sokoto Central Market. An eyewitness, who could not ascertain the cause, said the fire started early Monday morning. However, another source revealed that the fire emanated from a dump site close to the motorcycle

Music: Migos - Racks 2 Skinny

A week after dropping "Taco Tuesday," Migos keeps the quarantine vibes coming with their new single and video for "Racks 2 Skinny." Takeoff sets it off with a spitfire verse followed by Quavo, who delivers the catchy hook. "When the racks too skinny / I can

Fire razes 23 shops in Kwara market

About 23 shops and goods believed to worth millions of Naira were destroyed in a fire incident yesterday March 17 at Owode market in Offa, Kwara State. The fire reportedly started by 1a.m, however the arrival of firefighters prevented the inferno from spreading

CBN abolishes multiple naira/dollar exchange rates

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday unified all exchange rates within the economy into the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window. In a circular to authorised dealers signed by CBN Director, Financial Markets, Angela Sere-Ejembi, the regulator said all

Super Eagles Striker, Ighalo Faces FIFA Ban

Nigeria and Super Eagles at­tacker, Odion Ighalo, could get further punishment over the "Thank You Jesus" shirt inscription celebration on his first goal against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon last Friday in Uyo. World Football governing body FIFA, will

New Rates Of Dollar, Pounds & Euro

The Naira on Monday weakened slightly against the dollar at the parallel market. The Nigerian currency shed 1 point to trade at N353 by midday, from N352 it traded on Friday. However, the Naira hedged against the Pound Sterling and the Euro as it traded for

Policeman rapes girl, begs victim's family for forgiveness

Fifteen-year-old Mary Udo has yet to recover fully after being allegedly raped by a police inspector penultimate Thursday. However, the Divisional Police Officer, Mkpat Enin Police Division, on Wednesday, sent pastors and other police officers to the victim's

Wizkid Rakes In N72 Million From Spotify

According to ace video director, Adasa Cookey, Nigeria's foreign export, Wizkid has raked in 72 million naira from the streaming of his hit videos, Come Closer and My love. The figures comes from popular music streaming platform, Spotify where the videos have

EPL: Bruno Fernandes rates Man Utd midfielder, Pogba

Manchester United star, Bruno Fernandes has paid tribute to fellow teammate, Paul Pogba, for the first time since he joined the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window. Fernandes described Pogba as a top player because everyone expects

Pastor who rapes underage girls during deliverance, arrested

A pastor identified as Chukwudi Chukwumezie has been arrested by men of the Anambra State Police Command, Obosi Division. Chukwudi, a 34-year-old pastor of Mountain Zion Deliverance Ministry, Ugamuma, Obosi, was first arrested on 23/9/109 for luring and having

10 African countries with high police bribery rates

Security is paramount in every society, and that is why countries around the world spend so much on defence and establish security architectures to protect the lives and properties of their citizens. Getting security is a universal need, but it proves challenging

10 African countries with the highest alcoholism rates

In many African cultures, drinking is part of traditional rituals and ceremonies. While this is deeply rooted in cultural practices, it also contributes to a higher societal tolerance for alcohol consumption. Alcoholism is a chronic issue where someone abuses

Cristano Ronaldo faces fresh ban in Saudi Arabia

Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, is facing a fresh ban and fine after being sent off against Al-Hilal, according to GOAL. The 38-year-old received a red card in the Al-Nassr versus Al-Hilal Saudi Super Cup semi-final for allegedly elbowing Ali Ali-Bulaihi

US-based singer, Akeju rates Davido, Wizkid

US-based Afrobeat artiste, music producer, entrepreneur and BSMG record label boss, Abass K. M. A Akeju popularly known as Akeju, has given his verdict on the Nigerian music scene and the greatest of all time between Wizkid and Davido. The singer, who rocked

Fayose pulls out of 2019 Presidential race

Ayo Fayose has pulled out of the 2019 presidential race. The outgoing governor of Ekiti state was the first to have indicated interest for the office of president come 2019, but has now has dropped his ambition. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the