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Viral video stirs memories of Nokia’s iconic 2000s phones, showcasing the 7373, N-Gage, and E71. Fans reminisce about the brand’s creativity and debate lessons for modern smartphones.

Where You There?: Viral video stirs memories of Nokia’s iconic 2000s phones

A short video celebrating Nokia’s standout phones from the 2000s has taken social media by storm, sparking nostalgia and conversations about the brand’s legacy. The 33-second clip, posted on March 10, highlights models like the swivel 7373, the gaming N-Gage, and the sturdy E71 with physical keys — devices that once helped Nokia control 40%

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Egbetokun on security

Why some people hated me as IGP – Egbetokun

Former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has spoken about the criticism he faced from the media while in office, saying some wealthy individuals and influential groups sponsored attacks against him because of the reforms he introduced in the Nigerian Police Force. Egbetokun said his administration moved to address corruption within the system. According to him,

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Asherkine faces backlash for allegedly staging video after his viral clip helping a restaurant worker sparked doubts online, with critics pointing to inconsistencies and past social media posts.

Asherkine faces backlash for allegedly staging good deeds in viral video

Nigerian content creator Asher Kine is facing backlash online after a viral video of him helping a restaurant worker sparked claims that the act may have been staged. The nearly nine-minute clip, posted on Monday, shows Kine meeting a young woman identified as Clare at Adupsy Africana in Lusada, Ogun State. In the video, he

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BBL surgery video reveals real risks, stirs reactions online

A video showing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure has stirred strong reactions online after exposing the painful and risky side of the cosmetic surgery. The clip was shared on X by a UK-Nigeria doctor identified as @OurFavOnlineDoc. The footage showed a plastic surgeon performing a BBL on a patient who was unhappy with the

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US embassy terror threat

US embassy, schools in Nigeria may face possible terror threat

The United States Embassy has issued a security advisory warning that the US embassy terror threat may target American facilities and US-affiliated schools in Nigeria. In a notice published on its official website on Monday, the embassy urged American citizens living in or visiting Nigeria to take additional precautions when travelling to US diplomatic missions

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A Nigerian lady celebrates APC freebies in a viral video, claiming she’ll eat a bag of rice for three months, sparking online debate about vote buying and poverty in Nigeria.

Vote buying: ‘I’ll eat this rice for three months,’ lady celebrates APC freebies, stirs online reactions

A viral video of a woman celebrating a bag of rice she received during a political campaign in Osun State has sparked debate online about vote buying and poverty among voters. The 19-second clip, which circulated widely on TikTok and other social media platforms, shows the woman carrying a small bag of rice on her

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‘I made Wike governor through prayers,’ pastor Ibiyeomie claims in viral video

A resurfaced sermon by David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, has sparked widespread reactions online after the cleric claimed his prayers played a key role in Nyesom Wike becoming governor of Rivers State. In the video circulating on social media, Ibiyeomie recounted events surrounding the legal battle that followed the 2015 governorship election in Rivers

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Ebonyi APC spokesman arrested

Ransome: Ebonyi APC spokesman arrested over Monarch’s kidnap, killing

The Ebonyi State Government has confirmed that the Ebonyi APC spokesman arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike community in Ikwo Local Government Area, Chief Francis Igwe, is Mr Simbad Ogbuatu. Governor Francis Nwifuru disclosed this on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the late

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Sexual assault: Baba Ijesha alleges setup in new song ‘Eniwaye Daran’

Sexual assault: Baba Ijesha alleges setup in new song ‘Eniwaye Daran’

Convicted Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has stirred fresh controversy after claiming he was set up in the sexual assault case that led to his imprisonment. The actor made the claim in a newly released song titled “Eniwaye Daran,” which was uploaded on his YouTube channel on Thursday. In the track,

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