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A Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt has remanded a man, Chigozie Ajie to the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre for raping and aborting the pregnancy of his 11-year-old house help in 2020.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has blamed the delay in the commencement of the Kukwaba train station operation on the refusal of occupants of illegal structures around the corridor of the rail line to vacate the area.

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As the debate over the strictness/flexibility of family values continues, the enforcement of these values itself has been highlighted by parents who have had their say on the matter.

Public affairs analyst, Jimi Disu has blamed corruption and nepotism for his lack of enthusiasm at the news that Nigeria will launch a National carrier next year.

A member of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry, Temitope Majekodunmi, has advised the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed to always confirm facts before going to press.

12-year-old Emmanuella Nnadi is through to the finals of the 'I Beg To Differ' debate tournament after an intense debate with 15-year-old Uchechukwu Golden.

We live in a society where women are largely been tasked with taking care of the children but was this designed to be so?

 Lagos governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu is set to present the Year 2022 Appropriation Bill before members of the State House of Assembly.

Public Affairs Analyst, Jimi Disu has berated the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed for his comments on the report by The Lagos Judicial Panel of Enquiry on Police Brutality.

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As the world continues to battle with climate change, the preparedness of Nigeria and the African continent as a whole for this fast approaching reality has been called to question by an attendee of the recently concluded  Conference of the Parties (COP26) - a global climate summit - in Glasgow

The semifinals of the 'I BEG TO DIFFER' debate tournament kicked off with 13-year-old Tanvita Koushik and 12-year-old Emmanuel Afolarin Busari competing for a chance at the finals of the tournament.

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The strength and bond of a family can pretty much be said to be embedded in its values and principles. It is not just what knits them together as individuals, it is also what sets them apart from other families

Public affairs analyst, Jimi Disu has called on the Lagos State Government to provide security for Kamsiyochukwu Ibe, an End SARS panel witness allegedly attacked.

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has faulted the report submitted to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu by the Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by Lagos state over last year's EndSARS protest and other forms of police brutality.

Chairman of Foodstuff Traders in Oyingbo market, Victor Ochukwuogo, has refuted allegations that the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, asked for five million Naira from traders before reopening the market.

Orphanages in Nigeria would be beneficiaries of Nigerian artiste, Davido's benevolence as he intends to donate the sum of N250 million to orphanages across the country.

Public Affairs analyst, Jimi Disu, gave himself an almost impossible task of putting a figure to the amount of money that has been stolen from the Nigerian treasury.

On Table Talk, Wemimo Adewuni began a conversation with her listener around baby mamas and their experiences.

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Marriage, they say, is a beautiful thing. It is the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship, according to the Oxford Dictionary. However, ever wondered the reason behind people getting married? 

Mixed Reactions have continued to trail the decision of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to appoint his son Babajide as Director-General of Ondo State Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit.

Senate on Tuesday had a disagreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), over spending of revenues generated by SEC  largely on salaries and emoluments of staff of the commission.

Shop owners at the complex where a gas explosion occurred on Tuesday at Ojekunle Street, Ladipo Spare Parts Market, Mushin, Lagos have been asked to vacate.

On Morning Crossfire, Wemimo Adewuni asked Nigerians living abroad about their experiences with Nigerian embassies.

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Greed is the biggest reason why Nigerians are seeking a better life anywhere but in the country. This is the position of a caller who sought to give flesh to the burning question on the motivation behind the mass exodus of citizens outside Africa’s most populous nation.

Nigeria’s leading media organisations, Nigeria Info and Wazobia Max, under the umbrella body of AIM Group, have recently secured the broadcast rights to air the French Ligue 1 Uber Eats games through its partnership with the official licensed owners in Nigeria, Media Business Solutions (MBS).

West Africa Weekly Reporter, David Hundeyin, has claimed that the death of Itunu Babalola, the Nigerian lady who died in an Ivorian prison, as a result of corruption by the Nigerian embassy in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Hours after the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution on Lekki Toll Gate shooting Incident and cases of Police brutality and human rights violations submitted its report to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a copy of the report has been leaked on social media.

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The most important thing in the world is family and love. This is according to John Wooden. However, how far is one supposed to go to protect their family? 

Public affairs analyst, Jimi Disu, says all eyes will be on Lagos State Government for its response following Monday's release of a report by the EndSars panel.

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere Constituency 1, Desmond Elliott, says he believes that the Lagos State government should make open to the public, the panel of inquiry set up to investigate the cause of the Ikoyi building collapse.

Okelo Madukaife, publicity secretary, All Progressives Congress, Anambra State Chapter, has rejected his dismissal by the state party chairman.

On Dear Bunmi, Jimi Disu and his guest,  Funke Kuyoro examined the case of a woman whose son cannot stop stealing.

If ever Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr is looking for replacements for some of his aging stars, then the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja might just be a great breeding ground for him.

A structural engineer, Engineer Raphael Joshua says bricklayers should not be given the responsibility of solely building houses.

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It is not uncommon for people to mistake one thing with similar characteristics, for another, but the need to put daylight between two very important issues - Sadness and Depression- has been emphasized by Certified Mental Health Counsellor, Olaiwola Abiola. 

Public affairs analyst, Jimi Disu, has berated the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for its inactivity to ensure African leaders are accountable to their people.

It's been over a week since a 21-storey building went down on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

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According to the American Psychiatric Association, Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

Nigeria Info correspondents who covered the Anambra governorship elections held on Saturday have shared their observations about the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted there would be three days of thunderstorms and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

The Lagos State  Government has refuted claims that six persons were rescued alive from the collapsed 21 storey building at Gerard road, Ikoyi on Saturday.

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The Central Bank of Nigeria will not take responsibility for cyber security issues with the E-Naira. This revelation was made by Tech Reviewer Fisayo Fosudo on the Techie Talk segment of Whaats Up Lagos with the Tekes. 

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Beautification, scarification, or identification; the purpose of tribal marks remains diverse. However, there are also reservations as to the need, especially in these modern times.

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The E-Naira, introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria is still dominating conversation on the country’s financial space. 

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The concept of marriage seems to be evolving these days, especially when it comes to the issue of roles and leadership.

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There is no doubt that the left hand is shrouded in controversy. It is often regarded as the ‘weaker hand’ and also seen as the one associated with disrespect in some African culture.

It is not the responsibility of the federal government to build primary schools.

Data and policy analyst, Rotimi Sankore says governments will be a lot more proactive if they pay attention to data and demographics.

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According to Good Spa Guide, massage is a treatment that uses different kinds of physical contact to relax, revive and heal the body. It is used to treat a wide range of emotional and physical health problems and is one of the most popular treatments on a spa menu. 

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They say a family that plays together stays together, but has that changed over time because of the internet age?

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Spirituality, prophecies and common sense, where to draw the line?

'Sustained peace in Nigeria cannot be achieved by military might alone.'

A fixed exchange rate regime where the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) controls the supply of foreign currency in the market is needed in a commodity-exporting country like Nigeria.

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Parenting they say is both bliss and a burden, and in the words of American Singer Faith Hills, ‘A baby changes everything.” Guess that line best explains the inspiration for The Tekes on today’s Family Talk segment of Whats Up Lagos.  

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"Love is not stupid and there is no justification to subject love to abuse." These were the words of Sunny Side Show Host Joyce Onyemuwa to a woman (caller) who said her husband subjects her to abuse in their marriage.

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Constitutional Lawyer, Libororus Oshoma has called for a review of the country’s Policing system in the wake of continued reports of Police Harassment across the country. He made this known on Sunny Side. 

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If you've ever wondered if it is right, if not safe, to capture a scene of Police Brutality with your phone, Constitutional Lawyer, Liborous Oshoma says it is perfectly within the law to do so.

As the price of foodstuffs continues to increase, some industries are gradually feeling the brunt of the increase.

As the 2023 general election draws close, the question of who should lead and the age of those who end up as leaders is gradually getting loud amongst Nigerians as they prepare to decide who governs them.

'After serving as a teacher for 35 years in level seventeen, my monthly pension is less than 70,000.'

Nigeria’s Senate on Tuesday reconsidered some clauses of the Electoral Act (as amended) empowering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to determine the best way to transfer election results.

In this piece, Dr Ola Brown takes a look at five critical areas the African continent and France can have meaning collaboration.

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Nigeria Info Sports Analyst Adaeze Michael says "a drab draw or a stalemate would have been better than defeat to the Central African Republic (CAR)." 

In the wake of comments made by former Super Eagles midfielder Victor Ikpeba regarding the national team, questions as to the strengths and weaknesses of the three-time African champions have continued to rise.

An Analyst at SBM Intelligence has blamed insecurity, the ban on some food items and forex restrictions for skyrocketing food prices

Cancers caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) which is transmitted sexually can be prevented by avoiding anal and oral sex.

Nigeria Info’s Sandra Ezekwesili has been named as one of the Women in Journalism Africa (WiJAfrica) 2021 "Most Powerful Women in Journalism" in Nigeria.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma produced seven saves against Manchester City

Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo has dismissed insinuations that Doctor Chike Akunyili, husband to the late information minister Prof. Dora Akunyili was killed by members of the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB.

Fans of Nigeria’s male national team, the Super Eagles are in for a treat ahead of the next African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2022™. 

Chief Economist and Partner, PwC West Africa, Dr. Andrew Nevin says conducting business in Nigeria is difficult. 

Ahead of the Anambra State Governorship elections which is scheduled to hold on the 6th of November 2021, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) says the official register of voters and final list of nominated candidates will be ready on 7th October, 2021.

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PSG's performance in their 2-0 win over Manchester City is their "best so far this season." This is the view of Nigeria Info Sports Analyst, Anthony Dimwaka.

'I have no sympathy whatsoever for pensioners. They are aware the system is faulty, yet they continue to hobnob with politicians' Alex, a caller on Hard Facts says.

This is certainly not the usual reason you would expect but here we go.

Effiong, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) said the Contributory Pensions Scheme (CPS) is "making us die younger than our age."

Journalist at CoinDesk, Sandali Handagama, says The E-naira is to improve financial inclusion, speed up transactions and aid sending and receiving funds to help streamline financial services. 

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Manchester United's Norwegian manager Solskjaer must win a major title this season.

Family of a medical doctor, Morenikeji Oluwaniyi, who was killed by a four-man gang in Abule Egba area of Lagos State, is seeking speedy justice into the matter.

The Head of Edo State COVID-19 Enforcement Team, Haruna Yusuf says the vaccination order by the state governor is yielding positive results.

In THE VANGUARD Newspaper on Tuesday, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, was quoted to have said that there will be no peace in Yoruba land if idol worship continues. 

Public analyst, Jimi Disu has blasted both anti and pro-Buhari protesters for the demonstrations they held in the United States on Monday.

Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PwC, Taiwo Oyedele says States will not suddenly become creative if allowed to collect Value Added Tax(VAT) but will instead become aggressive.

The lawmaker representing Oyigbo/Tai/Eleme at the House of Representatives, Chisom Dike is giving reasons why he left the ruling Peoples Democratic PARTY (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a Prophetess, Edina Loverly-Worleru and Onyema Bright-Worlu to life imprisonment. 

Commandant General of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Major-General Ibrahim Yusuf says efforts are in place to ensure the release of the abducted soldier during the attack on NDA last month. 

British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, Ben Lewellyn-Jones, says Lagos loses about 3.9 billion dollars - that’s almost 2 trillion naira - every year in the economy as a result of flooding. 

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army Senator Ali Ndume, has charged the security agencies to be ruthless with bandits terrorizing the country. 

Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked reports that he likened IPOB, Yoruba Nation Agitators with Boko Haram and ISWAP.

Fiscal Policy Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Taiwo Oyedele says Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the constitution.

Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus is shocked at the decision of a court in Port Harcourt which affirmed his suspension in his ward.

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Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa reached 100caps for the national team against Cape Verde

"Let us restructure this country and make the federating units strong" Paul, a caller on Hard Facts says.

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami says the approval of the National Policy on fifth Generation Networks (5G) will ‘’open many opportunities economically, academically, educationally and even in the health sector.”

The Lagos State Police Command have arrested a woman, Jennifer Madueke, over a missing service pistol belonging to the Denton Divisional Police Officer, CSP Adegoke Akinlade.

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A come from behind 1-2 win overCape Verde sees the Super Eagles of Nigeria top Group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is lamenting that a lot of Nigerians didn't take the warnings from Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) on flooding seriously.   

The Director for Disease Control & Immunization, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency(NPHCDA) Bassey Okposen says pregnant women and persons with HIV can get the COVID vaccine.

Newly Evicted Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Tega says that she is stunned by the public disapproval of her romantic associations with fellow housemate, Boma.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is threatening to resume COVID-19 lockdown over the rising cases in the state.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is calling on businesses in the state to comply with a recent court order and pay their Value Added Tax (VAT) to the state government.

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Mutiu Adepoju has backed the Super Eagles to perform well against Cape Verde.

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Super Eagles finished third at the last AFCON tournament

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Gernot Rohr's Super Eagles side face Liberia, Cape Verde and Central Africa Republic in Group C

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles get ready to play Liberia this weekend, 2013 FIFA U17 world cup winning team coach, Manu Garba has been speaking about one of his protégés who is on the fringes of breaking into the team.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United is a "wrong move.

Fighting fire with fire is an expression many are familiar with and that is what the Coalition of Northern Groups has suggested to the government in its fight against insecurity in the North.

Aggrieved Niger Delta youths on Monday continued their protest at the office of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The Nigerian military is denying it shot passengers last week on the Bonny Waterways. 

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Rohr now has to prosecute both games without the services of his England-based players

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Former captain of D'Tigers Ben Uzoh has expressed concerns over the team's chances of winning the Afrobasket Championship

Armed gunmen dressed in police uniforms robbed the ATM of a bank at the motor park of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt.

Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers may have started their 2021 Afrobasket campaign on a winning note but former captain, Olumide Oyedeji believes it will be difficult for the country to win the ongoing competition in Kigali, Rwanda.

President Muhammadu Buhari is defiant despite the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy insisting it will not “throw a dampener into the morale of our Armed Forces as it is intended to.”

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong says perpetrators of recent killings and all security breaches in the state will be fished out and prosecuted.

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) is warning that the new covid-19 Delta variant not only causes an increase in infections but also increases the hospitality rate because of its severity.

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D'Tigres lost all three group games to the USA, Japan, and France

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Nigeria's Super Eagles are in Group D alongside Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. 

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has confirmed the death of two of its personnel and the abduction of one after an attack on its residential this morning by “unknown gunmen.”

Public Analyst, Jimi Disu has said he will be disappointed if Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo eventually declares to run for the presidency in 2023.

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Football on the African continent has grown in leaps and bounds over time

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Matchday one results in the Premier League could mean more transfer activity in the coming days

The Covid-19 pandemic may be the biggest health challenge ravaging the world today. But in Nigeria, Cholera is still a big issue.

Anambra State Commissioner for Lands, Bonaventure Enemali on Sunday, narrowly escaped being killed.

Former Secretary-General of Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku on believes that Nigeria is fast drifting away from the dreams and ideals of her founding fathers.