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Nigerian student dies during plasma donation

Canada: 22-year-old Nigerian student dies during plasma donation

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Canadian health authorities have launched an investigation following the death of a 22-year-old Nigerian international student during a plasma donation procedure in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The incident, which has drawn attention to the safety of plasma donation centres in the country, is being reviewed by Health Canada after the agency received mandatory reports of fatal adverse […]

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UAE intercepts missiles

Six dead as UAE intercepts missiles, drones launched from Iran

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The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that six people were killed after its air defence systems intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched from Iran, as tensions continue to escalate across the Gulf region. In a statement posted on its official X account on Saturday, the UAE Ministry of Defence said the UAE intercepts Iranian missiles

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Rick Ross dream music collaboration

Rick Ross reveals dream collaboration with Bob Marley, Fela, Burna Boy

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American rapper Rick Ross has revealed his ultimate dream music collaboration, naming legendary artistes Bob Marley, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy as the musicians he would most love to work with. The Maybach Music boss made the disclosure during a recent livestream interview, where he spoke about the kind of record he

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Gospel singer Toun Soetan, composer of ‘Darling Jesus,’ dies at 73

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Veteran Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter, Toun Soetan, popularly known as Evangelist Shouet, has passed away at the age of 73, marking the end of an era in Nigeria’s gospel music ministry. News that Toun Soetan dies has sparked tributes from members of the gospel music community, many of whom described her as a gifted

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CBN blacklists loan defaulters, restricting access to loans and key banking services as the Central Bank of Nigeria moves to curb bad debts and strengthen financial stability.

CBN restricts mobile banking apps to one device per customer

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new directive restricting the use of mobile banking applications to one device per customer in a move aimed at strengthening security within Nigeria’s digital banking system. Under the new policy, bank customers will no longer be able to operate the same mobile banking application on multiple

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citizens privacy violations

NDPC cautions content creators over citizens privacy violations

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has cautioned content creators across the country to respect the privacy rights of Nigerians and avoid actions that could lead to citizens privacy violations. In a statement issued on March 13, 2026, the Commission said its attention had been drawn to individuals who record videos or take pictures of

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VIDEO: Actor Uzor Arukwe clears air on rumoured romance with Bambam amid Teddy A separation talk

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Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has spoken about rumours linking him romantically with fellow actress and reality TV star Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, popularly known as Bambam, amid speculation about her alleged separation from her husband, Tope Adenibuyan. Speaking in an interview with BBC Igbo shared on Thursday, Arukwe said he maintains professionalism when working with colleagues, especially

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Broda Shaggi

Broda Shaggi hospitalised after being shot in Ogun

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Popular comedian and skit maker Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after sustaining a gunshot injury in the Sango-Ota area of Ota in Ogun State. The incident happened under the Sango-Ota bridge on Sunday afternoon. The exact details of the shooting are still unclear. A police source, who spoke anonymously,

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Bayelsa: Hundreds of PDP supporters switch to APC

Bayelsa: Hundreds of PDP supporters switch to APC

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More than 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress in Ofoni community, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The defectors, drawn from the hometown of former Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, announced their decision on Thursday in Yenagoa, as PDP supporters switch allegiance to the ruling

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Iran vows US will ‘regret’ war, threatens to block Strait of Hormuz

Iran vows US will ‘regret’ war, threatens to block Strait of Hormuz

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Iran has warned that the United States will “regret” launching war against the Islamic Republic, while threatening to maintain a Hormuz oil blockade that could disrupt global energy supply. Iranian security chief Ali Larijani issued the warning on Thursday, saying the country would not back down until Washington feels the consequences of its actions. He

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