A Nigerian, justice Tunde Ademola Bakre has been appointed a judge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court assigned to the State of Antigua and Barbuda.
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FIFA WORLD CUP: Brave Super Falcons Pay Penalty @ World Cup
Despite dominating their round of last 16 game against England, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been edged out of the World Cup tournament following a tense penalty shootout.
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NIGER: Nigeria Cuts Electricity Supply To Niger After Coup
In line with the ECOWAS sanctions, Nigeria has cut its electricity supply to Niger, according to Nigerien Electricity Company (Nigelec).
Read More »NIGERIA: First Case Of Anthrax Recorded
Nigeria has recorded index cases of anthrax, a bacterial disease that affects domestic and wild animals and can infect human beings.
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HUNGARY: Nigerian National Extradited From Hungary To America On Fraud Charges
A 31-year-old Nigerian national Uchenna Christian Nlemchi, has been extradited from Hungary to the United States to face charges related to fraud.
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SWITZERLAND: Six Police Officers On Trial Over Nigerian’s Death
Six police officers appeared in court on Monday on trial in Switzerland on manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a Nigerian man five years ago.
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UK: Burna Boy’s History Making Gig Enjoys Rave Reviews
Burna Boy made history over the weekend when he became the first African artist to headline an 80,000 capacity stadium show in the UK.
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UK: New Student Visa Reform Made Official
Foreign postgraduate students on non-research courses visa will no longer be able to bring family members with them to the UK, under new immigration curbs.
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Nigeria-born Yemi Mobolade Becomes First Black Mayor Of Colorado Springs
Nigeria born Yemi Mobolade, an independent, made history as the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs after defeating long-time Republican politician Wayne Williams by 14 points in a Tuesday runoff.
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NIGERIA: Fugitive Woman Head Of Prostitution Ring Extradited To Italy
A Nigerian woman who has been ‘wanted’ since 2010 has been extradited from Nigeria to Italy. Jeff Joy had been on the list of 100 most dangerous fugitives accused of leading a criminal ring that illegal transporting of Nigerian girls to Italy, the Netherlands for prostitution.
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