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Japa: Nigerians flood foreign embassies as economic hardship bites harder

The harsh economic conditions in Nigeria, exacerbated by policies implemented under President Bola Tinubu, have driven a surge in the number of Nigerians desperately seeking to leave the country. The phenomenon, known locally as 'Japa', reflects the frustration

Serie A bans green kits from 2022/23 season

Serie A teams will be barred from fielding players wearing green kits from the 2022/2023 season, according to Football Italia The announcement comes one year ahead to enable clubs rebrand. The decision follows complaints from television companies, who feel

Woman sells grandson for N50,000, cites hardship as reason

A woman, identified as Oluchukwu Nwosu, has sold her three-month old grandson, stating that she was pushed by the hardship in the country. The woman, who hails from Nnewi, Anambra State was said to have sold the baby boy for N50,000. The woman was at the weekend

Football legend Maradona makes touching prayer to God as coronavirus bites harder

Football legend Diego Maradona has prayed for God's divine intervention to help end coronavirus pandemic.  For more than three months now, COVID-19 has caused unprecedented suffering globally after nearly 220,000 succumbing to the virus.  The outbreak of the

Military man refuses to wear traditional attire for marriage rites (Photos)

The wedding day is often considered one of the best days in a person's life as not only are they celebrating finding love, they get to spend the rest of their lives with their significant other. However, it appears this was not the case for a Nigerian military

Uriel bites hard on a follower pressuring her to get married

Reality TV Star Uriel Oputa got into an online scuffle with a follower who reminded her that she is yet to get married. The follower who bugged her to marry, instead of flaunting her photos and self on the gram. "Try and Marry", the follower said. Well, Uriel

Drama as angry driver bites off VIO officer's ear in Delta

Drama occurred in Warri, Delta State on Friday when an unidentified Sienna car driver attacked a Vehicle Inspection Officer, (VIO) identified as Papu Prosper and bit off his ear. According to the victim who narrated his ordeal, the incident happened during

Nigerian Air Force destroys 6 illegal oil refining sites in Rivers State

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, on December 23, destroyed six illegal oil refining sites in Opu Arugbana in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations

The 10 Best Football Kits of the 2023/2024 Season

If your club isn't on this list, then it's probably an Obioma that made their jersey. Sorry. As the 2023-24 season approaches, football clubs around the world are collaborating with major sporting brands to create their team jerseys. Zikoko presents 10 of

POS operators raise charges by over 50% as Naira scarcity bites harder

Point of Sale (PoS) service providers nationwide are increasing fees for cash deposits and withdrawals by more than 50% in certain areas, citing a scarcity of naira in banks. According to checks by Nairametrics, some POS operators in places such as Lagos and

There's No Fuel Scarcity - APC Says as Scarcity of Petrol Bites Harder

As Nigerians groan under a biting shortage of petrol, the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), has said the product is available in abundance. "There's no 'actual scarcity'," the APC said in a statement on Twitter Friday afternoon, and blamed marketers and

Isha Sesay leaves CNN after 13 years, cites Trump-focused coverage as reason

After spending 13 years, popular Cable News Network (CNN) reporter, Isha Sesay has announced her exit from the organization. British born journalist of Sierra Leonean descent broke the news on social media a few minutes ago saying "it's really happening, folks

Iranian General's killing: Shi'ites protest in Abuja; burn US flag (Photos)

Some members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, better known as Shi'ites, took to the streets of Abuja earlier today to protest the recent killing of Iranian military commander, General Qasem Soleimani, by a United States airstrike on the 3rd of

Breaking News: Two Allegedly Shot as Police, Shi'ites Clash in Kano

According to a Vanguard report, two members of the Islamic Move in Nigeria, IMN, also known as the Shi'ia sect have reportedly been shot in Kano. Reports indicate that the Shi'ia members who were on procession to mark their ArbaeenTrek 2017 in the state were

Reactions as man says ‘JAMB lesson centres are basically physical h00kup sites’

Twitter user sparks debate after insisting that JAMB tutorial classes are known for more than just what it is intended for. According to a Twitter user identified as Ojochenemi (@CleverlyAhmed), who opines that JAMB classes are usual spots for teenagers to

Prisoners from Foreign lands are working at Construction sites in Nigeria - Senate panel

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that prisoners from foreign countries are being ferried into Nigeria to work at construction sites. He made the claim when the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, appeared

Attack on trucks conveying food items in Nigeria now nationwide as hunger bites harder

The increasing cost of living in the country took a new turn on Thursday when a truck carrying food items was attacked in Suleja area of Niger State. In Borno State, hundreds of residents in Dikwa town protested and expressed serious concerns about hunger,

Super Eagles: Nike deny NFF pre order amount for Nigeria kits

Inset: Nike state that they have not yet released a pre order link for the Super Eagles jersey (Nike) International kit makers Nike have denied that they have received 3million pre-ordered Super Eagles jerseys which the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) stated