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Court remands alleged WhatsApp hacker over N700,000 fraud

A  Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand of an alleged WhatsApp hacker, Stephen Andrew Ojo, at the Ikoyi centre of the Nigerian Correctional Services. Justice Akintayo Aluko remanded... Read more »
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Tinubu’s wife launches elderly support scheme in Lagos

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday launched the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) poised to support vulnerable elderly citizens aged 65 and above in all 36... Read more »
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Unemployment rises by 1% in Q2, 2023, says NBS

After a revised methodology of unemployment rate in August, this year, which was heavily condemned by stakeholders, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yesterday, announced 4.2 per cent as the new unemployment rate... Read more »
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“It’s against God’s law” – Nigerian Catholic Bishops reveal they won’t be blessing same-s+x marriages

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, says blessing same-s+x marriage is against God’s law. The Nigerian bishops, who were reacting to the controversy arising from Pope Francis’ directive that Catholic priests... Read more »
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Outstanding Female Lawyer, Amaka Ezeno To Be Honored As The Most Inspiring Woman Of The Year

In a remarkable achievement, Amaka Ezeno, a highly respected female lawyer with practice in Awka, Anambra State, is set to receive the Most Inspiring Woman of the Year award at AMTY Awards... Read more »
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WWE legend, Hulk Hogan becomes born-again

Legendary American wrestler and Hollywood actor, Hulk Hogan, has official become a born-again Christian. The WWE superstar announced his new-found faith in a Twitter post on Wednesday, December 20. He shared videos... Read more »
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Woman Who Was Mocked For Giving Birth At Age 14, Shows Off First Grandchild

A Kenyan woman, Connie Muuru, who became a mother at the age of 14, has shown off her first grandchild as she replies people who mocked her for having a child as... Read more »
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Kaduna Bombing: Those responsible will be punished – FG assures

President Bola Tinubu restated on Thursday his commitment to holding accountable those responsible for the bombing of innocent civilians in a Kaduna village. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National... Read more »
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Police Shortlist 416,270 Applicants For January 8 Screening

The Police Recruitment Board has given its approval for the screening of successful applicants for recruitment into the constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force to commence on January 8, 2024. Ikechukwu... Read more »
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Nigeria Police dismiss special constabularies who attempted to extort Dutch tourist

The Nigeria police have dismissed two special constabularies for demanding money from a Dutch power bike cyclist. Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Hamzat Adebola pronounced their dismissal at the state’s Police Headquarters... Read more »
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I Was Expelled Twice From UNILAG And Not Given NYSC Certificate – Sowore

The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has said he was expelled twice from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) during his undergraduate days because of activism and... Read more »
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BREAKING: President Tinubu Arrives Lagos For Christmas, New Year Holidays

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday evening, arrived Lagos from Abuja to celebrate the Christmas and New Year break. Akelicious reports that the president’s plane touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Muritala... Read more »
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Supreme Court Reserves Judgment In Bauchi Governor Election

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal by the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Sadique Abubakar, against the election of Governor Bala Mohammed. Akelicious understands that... Read more »
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FG reopens Third Mainland Bridge

The Nigerian government on Thursday announced the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. The announcement is contained in a statement issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun... Read more »
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FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles end 2023 in 42nd spot

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have ended the year 2023 in the 42nd spot after the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) released its end-of-the-year men’s ranking on Thursday. Recall the Super... Read more »
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Woman Dies After Falling From Ferris Wheel Meant For Children

A tragic incident occurred in Brazil as a 49-year-old woman named Maria do Carmo lost her life after falling from a children’s ferris wheel. Witnesses reported that she was in conversation with... Read more »
Senate confirms 11 Supreme Court justices

Senate confirms 11 Supreme Court justices

The Senate on Thursday, December 21, confirmed the nomination of 11 Justices for appointment as Justices of Supreme Court. This followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Judiciary,... Read more »
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Police Invited BBNaija Star, Phyna Over Wig Controversy

Josephine Otabor, the Big Brother Naija winner, who is popularly known as Phyna has been invited by the Nigeria Police. She was summoned by the police over her alleged failure to return... Read more »
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Woman Who Pretended To Be A Man And Tricked Female Into S3x Is Jailed For Over 10 Years

A woman who assumed a male identity and deceived her partner into engaging in penetrative s*x has been handed a prison sentence of over 20 years. Blade Silvano, aged 40, was convicted... Read more »
Tragedy as Algerian club’s goalkeeper, coach die in auto crash

Tragedy as Algerian club’s goalkeeper, coach die in auto crash

The goalkeeper and assistant coach of an Algerian top-flight club have been killed in a team bus crash, prompting the national federation to call off all matches this weekend. Ten other players... Read more »