My niece’s killer deserves public execution to stop human parts traders – Salome’s uncle

What is your name? My name is Sam Adaidu. What is your relationship with Salome, the corps member who was killed by an Abuja gospel singer? Salome is the daughter of my elder brother. So, I am her uncle. Are you satisfied with the way the police are handling the matter so far? Yes, they
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What is your name? My name is Sam Adaidu. What is your relationship with Salome, the corps member who was killed by an Abuja gospel singer? Salome is the daughter of my elder brother. So, I am her uncle. Are you satisfied with the way the police are handling the matter so far? Yes, they

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Farmers lost N150bn to fake onion seeds, responsible for scarcity – Producers’ president

President of the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, Isah Aliyu, speaks to AYOOLA OLASUPO about the scarcity and the continuous surge in the prices of onions across the country What factors are responsible for the continuous surge in onion prices across Nigeria? Flooding caused the problem initially in the last quarter
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President of the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, Isah Aliyu, speaks to AYOOLA OLASUPO about the scarcity and the continuous surge in the prices of onions across the country What factors are responsible for the continuous surge in onion prices across Nigeria? Flooding caused the problem initially in the last quarter

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50-year-old dies in S’Africa’s police custody

A 50-year-old Nigerian man, Jeremiah Okoye, has died in the custody of the police in Limpopo, South Africa. Okoye, who resided at 71, Magazyn Street, Polokwane Limpopo Province, before his demise, had lived in South Africa for 22 years. This was disclosed to our correspondent in a statement on Friday by the President of the
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A 50-year-old Nigerian man, Jeremiah Okoye, has died in the custody of the police in Limpopo, South Africa. Okoye, who resided at 71, Magazyn Street, Polokwane Limpopo Province, before his demise, had lived in South Africa for 22 years. This was disclosed to our correspondent in a statement on Friday by the President of the

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UK prison jobs: NiDCOM blames Nigerian workers sleeping in cars

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has attributed the issue of Nigerian workers sleeping in cars after being recruited by the United Kingdom’s prison service to inadequate planning by the workers. A report from The Telegraph highlighted that some Nigerians, along with other foreign nationals, faced accommodation challenges after securing jobs with the UK prison service.
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has attributed the issue of Nigerian workers sleeping in cars after being recruited by the United Kingdom’s prison service to inadequate planning by the workers. A report from The Telegraph highlighted that some Nigerians, along with other foreign nationals, faced accommodation challenges after securing jobs with the UK prison service.

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Nigerians in Lebanon face mass sacking over shut embassy

Nigerians in Lebanon are grappling with job losses due to the Federal Government’s prolonged delay in renewing passports following the closure of the Nigerian embassy in the country, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. In September 2024, large-scale cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah escalated in Lebanon, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and 6,352 injuries in less
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Nigerians in Lebanon are grappling with job losses due to the Federal Government’s prolonged delay in renewing passports following the closure of the Nigerian embassy in the country, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. In September 2024, large-scale cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah escalated in Lebanon, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and 6,352 injuries in less

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Canadian absentees: Nigerians ranked third among international students missing classes

Nigerian students have been reported among nearly 50,000 international students who did not report to their respective colleges and universities following their study permits in Canada. According to a report by Immigration News Canada on Thursday, Indian and Chinese nationals came first and second respectively in the figures shown. The report revealed that the total
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Nigerian students have been reported among nearly 50,000 international students who did not report to their respective colleges and universities following their study permits in Canada. According to a report by Immigration News Canada on Thursday, Indian and Chinese nationals came first and second respectively in the figures shown. The report revealed that the total

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US-based author builds AI-powered migration monitor

A United States-based Nigerian author and media entrepreneur, Chimee Adioha, has called for urgent action to address the challenges surrounding African migration reporting. Adioha, who co-founded Diaspora Africa, a media and research organisation dedicated to migration reporting, emphasised the need for better management and representation of African migration narratives. Speaking on the gaps in current
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A United States-based Nigerian author and media entrepreneur, Chimee Adioha, has called for urgent action to address the challenges surrounding African migration reporting. Adioha, who co-founded Diaspora Africa, a media and research organisation dedicated to migration reporting, emphasised the need for better management and representation of African migration narratives. Speaking on the gaps in current

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Spyro stands firm on claims against PaulO, Ubi Franklin

Popular singer, Oludipe David, aka Spyro, has clarified his experiences during his time with his former label boss, Paul Okoye. He acknowledged Okoye’s good intentions and kindness but expressed doubts about his understanding of the record label system at the time. “Paulo has good intent and he is a kind person, but I personally didn’t
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Popular singer, Oludipe David, aka Spyro, has clarified his experiences during his time with his former label boss, Paul Okoye. He acknowledged Okoye’s good intentions and kindness but expressed doubts about his understanding of the record label system at the time. “Paulo has good intent and he is a kind person, but I personally didn’t

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Testimony Jaga’s street gospel movement touches lives

A gospel artiste, Testimony Jaga, through his annual outreach of the Street Gospel Movement of the Love World Film and Arts Department, has touched lives in the streets of Alagbado, Lagos. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the singer stated that the 24-hour programme tagged, ‘One Jesus, One Church, Hallelujah’ brought spiritual, emotional and
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A gospel artiste, Testimony Jaga, through his annual outreach of the Street Gospel Movement of the Love World Film and Arts Department, has touched lives in the streets of Alagbado, Lagos. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the singer stated that the 24-hour programme tagged, ‘One Jesus, One Church, Hallelujah’ brought spiritual, emotional and

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Leave your ego at home to succeed in Nollywood— Yinka Quadri

Veteran actor, Yinka Quadri, has advised aspiring actors aiming to thrive in Nollywood to drop their egos and be patient if they hope to succeed in the industry. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Quadri said, “My advice to aspiring actors is to be patient and stay calm. Anyone with an ego should leave it
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Veteran actor, Yinka Quadri, has advised aspiring actors aiming to thrive in Nollywood to drop their egos and be patient if they hope to succeed in the industry. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Quadri said, “My advice to aspiring actors is to be patient and stay calm. Anyone with an ego should leave it

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