Vanguard Verified

1 week ago Technology

Call me Evangelist Tonto, not King Tonto – Tonto Dikeh declares spiritual rebirth

By Enitan Abdultawab Nollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh has announced a major personal and spiritual transformation, declaring that she no longer wishes to be addressed as “King Tonto Dikeh.” In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, the actress said the decision was made in …

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Vanguard Verified

1 week ago Technology

Iran will defend itself 'regardless of the costs': security chief Larijani

Iran’s security chief on Monday said the Islamic republic would defend itself no matter the costs, on the third day of war with the United States and Israel. “We will fiercely defend ourselves and our six thousand years old civilization regardless of the costs and will make the enemies sorry for th…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

1 week ago Technology

What’s happening in Lebanon as Iran war spills over

What’s happening in Lebanon as Iran war spills over Israeli jets have attacked the Lebanese capital Beirut, killing dozens of people and causing thousands to flee after Hezbollah launched rockets in response to the bombing of Iran. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr breaks down what’s been happening as the I…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

1 week ago Technology

Thousands of passengers stranded as Middle East airspace shuts

Thousands of passengers stranded as Middle East airspace shuts Airspace across much of the Middle East shut down after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory attacks. Thousands of flights were cancelled or rerouted, stranding passengers and dis…

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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Premium Times Verified

1 week ago Technology

US/Israel-Iran War: US confirms crash of three fighter jets from "friendly fire"

The US has confirmed that three of its fighter jets crashed in Kuwait. The US Central Command, in a post on X, said the crash was due to an “apparent friendly fire incident.” “At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait du…

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The Punch Pending

1 week, 1 day ago Technology

How NURTW stopped suspected ritualist from sending baby’s corpse through courier

The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers has narrated how it foiled an attempt by a suspected ritualist to send the corpse of a one-year-old baby through a courier service. Ibrahim Bako, the Coordinator, NURTW, Area 1, Garki, Federal Capital Territory, gave the account in an interview with the …

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BBC Africa Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Technology

Tokyo Marathon: Brigid Kosgei wins race in record time

- Published Kenya's Brigid Kosgei set a new course record with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon. The 32-year-old finished in 2:14:29 - more than two minutes ahead of Ethiopia's Bertukan Welde, who was second in 2:16:36. Welde's Ethiopian compatriot Hawi Feysa came third in 2:17:39. The pr…

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TheJournal.ie

1 week, 1 day ago Technology

'FF and FG are fine with a certain amount of human misery': Race to fill Connolly seat heats up

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you've seen value in our reporting, plea…

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Technology

VIDEO: Female NSCDC officer dies after being crushed by operational van in Abuja

A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has reportedly died following an accident during a display in the Federal Capital Territory. The incident, which was captured in a viral 58-second video circulating on social media on Saturday, reportedly occurred during a “show of fo…

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Technology

21 ships offload petrol, others in Lagos ports - NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority says a total of 21 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at the Lagos ports. NPA disclosed this in its daily publication, ‘Shipping Position’, made available to newsmen in Lagos on Saturday. It stated that the “ships were discharging at Apapa, L…

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Technology

Abuja Hospital debunks reports of King Mitchy’s death

The management of Prime Care Hospitals has denied claims circulating on social media alleging that popular content creator Mukoro Mitchelle, widely known as King Mitchy, died at its facility in Abuja. The hospital’s clarification follows claims reportedly shared by King Mitchy’s management, stating…

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Technology

I turned to street begging after fire accident — Lagos man

Bakare Lukman, a seizure patient, has shared the painful story of how a sudden attack changed his life forever. After returning from work, he was cooking with a kerosene stove when he suffered a seizure and fell into the fire. By the time he regained consciousness, he had sustained severe burns to …

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Punch Verified

1 week, 3 days ago Technology

Army, NUJ move to deepen cooperation in Sokoto

The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgha Koughna, has pledged stronger collaboration with journalists in Sokoto State as part of efforts to enhance security and promote public trust. The GOC gave the assurance in Sokoto on Thursday while receiving executive me…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

1 week, 3 days ago Technology

Inside Israel’s airport interrogations

Inside Israel’s airport interrogations Conservative US podcaster Tucker Carlson says he and his producer were subjected to a “humiliation exercise” by security at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport. But Palestinians, journalists and other travellers have faced similar treatment for years.

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Premium Times Verified

1 week, 3 days ago Technology

Seven people die in Keffi–Abuja crash, FRSC orders probe

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has expressed sorrow over a crash on the Keffi–Abuja Highway, killing seven people. In a statement on Thursday by FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Mr Mohammed conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for…

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BBC Africa Verified

1 week, 4 days ago Technology

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Nigeria to hold inquest into death of author's toddler

Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler An inquest into the death of Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son will formally begin on 14 April. The date was set during a preliminary hearing at the Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos, roughly seven wee…

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The Times of India

1 week, 4 days ago Technology

Saudi Arabia bans poultry, egg imports from 40 countries, including India; partial curbs on 16 nations

According to Gulf News, the revised import list marks one of the most extensive updates in recent years. The changes, examined by Okaz newspaper, confirm that imports from 40 countries are now completely prohibited, while additional regional restrictions have been imposed amid ongoing global diseas…

Source: The Times of India

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 4 days ago Technology

Court to rule on Pastor Okafor’s suit against Doris April 16

An Ikeja High Court has fixed April 16 to deliver its ruling in a suit filed by Nigerian pastor, Dr Chris Okafor, against Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Kelvin Emmanuel. Okafor instituted the suit marked ID/14399GCMW/2026, jo…

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 4 days ago Technology

Gov’s wife encourages boy child to shun cybercrime

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged young boys in the state to steer clear of cybercrime and uphold positive values, emphasising the importance of discipline, integrity, and the responsible use of social media in securing a brighter future. She noted that the increasi…

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