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Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya plays for 60 hours in Times Square, breaking marathon record
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
No Nigerians! This 42-Year-Old Lagos School Admits Indians Only: The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need an Indian passport or proof of having ...
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Nigerian music star Simi opens up about charting her path to stardom, and why she still engineers her own music
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Nigerian Family Protests Ireland’s Decision Not to Prosecute Cops Responsible for Son’s Death
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NGN/USD: Naira Weakens as Dollar Liquidity Fades in Nigerian FX Market: The naira weakened for a third straight day after hitting three-month highs ...
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Sad story: Nigerian who relocated to UK in 2022 beat wife to death with skateboard
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Nollywood veteran actor, Ogunjimi is dead: The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran Yoruba ...
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Guinness World Record: Chess champion returns home to Lagos | Africanews: Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday to a hero's ...
africanews.com/2024/04/25/guinness-world-record-chess-champion-returns-home-to-lagos/
VIDEO: Nigerian pastor claims world will end April 25th: An unidentified Nigerian pastor has stirred reactions on social media by following a prophetic ...
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Nigerian woman breaks Guinness World Record with longest interview marathon: Since June 2023 when Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen achieved a new Guinness ...
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Bittersweet: BetNaija player wins N16.7m but paid N3m: A Nigerian identified as Lukman Teriba has said that after winning over N16m from betting ...
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Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air: Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68835237
Chibok girl rescued after 10 years in Boko Haram captivity: The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as student loan fund chairman: President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of renowned banker and businessman, Jim Ovia ...
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Super Eagles: Siasia canvasses better treatment for indigenous coaches: Presently, the NFF is undecided between hiring another foreign manager or settling for a ...
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Nollywood veteran actor, Zulu Adigwe is dead: The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran ...
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Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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Local messaging app adds privacy feature: SoftTalk Messenger, a Nigerian-owned messaging app, has introduced a new feature allowing users to chat and make calls ...
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Glencore seeks investment opportunities in Nigerian mining sector: Mining and trading house Glencore will invest in Nigeria's mining sector if the government ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/glencore-seeks-investment-opportunities-nigerian-mining-sector-2024-04-26/
Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine avoids prison: A Colorado judge has sentenced a former paramedic to probation in the death of Elijah McClain ...
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Quick Glance: Former Aurora Paramedic Sentenced to 14 Months Work Release
- The former Aurora paramedic involved in injecting Elijah McClain with ketamine, resulting in his death, has been sentenced to 14 months of work release and four years of probation and community service.
- The injection occurred after McClain had a violent struggle with the police and was already subdued and in handcuffs. He lost consciousness and his pulse after the injection.
- Judge Mark Warner emphasized the importance of McClain's life and criticized Cooper for not intervening despite McClain's critical condition. The sentencing concludes a lengthy process involving five first responders charged in McClain's death.
- Cooper was convicted of criminally negligent homicide, while his supervisor, Peter Cichuniec, was convicted of similar charges. The sentencing brings closure to a tragic incident that sparked social justice protests.
He’s back!: After an initial struggle at the start of the season, Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers is beginning to justify the faith the management of Scottish ...
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Nigeria's junior footballers denied visas to play in Spain, says NFF: The Future Eagles were set to fly to Spain on Tuesday, ahead of their first match on Friday ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68759029
Nigerian govt announces 18 years as minimum age for tertiary education: “The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15 ...
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Arsenal given green light to sign Osimhen: Premier League giants Arsenal have been given the green light to sign Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen ...
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Homeless Man Charged With Murder of British Nigerian: The incident happened hours before the North London-based football club’s English Premier League home game ...
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REPORT: 14 Million Nigerian Children Do Hazardous Work to Earn Daily Living: Across the six geopolitical zones in the country, the north-west has the highest ...
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They were kidnapped from a boarding school 10 years ago. Hear their stories: Punished for daring to seek an education, the Chibok girls endured forced marriages ...
cnn.com/2024/04/13/africa/chibok-girls-ten-years-as-equals-intl-cmd/
Reuters World News: Ten years after the Chibok kidnappings: A decade since Boko Haram kidnapped nearly 300 girls from a Nigerian Christian school ...
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Student Loan: Why private institutions’ students, inmates won’t benefit – Official
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UK-Based Nigerian Cosmetic Doctor Found Guilty of Having Improper Sex With Patient
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Nigeria's first female UK military academy graduate promises to inspire change: Officer Cadet Owowoh Oluchukwu made history as she became the first Nigerian ...
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Tinubu determined to improve Nigerians’ welfare, harness population — Shettima: Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday said the administration of President ...
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Tinubu approves consumer credit scheme takeoff: President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme.
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Nigerian professor caught attempting to sexually assault female student: The university management has confirmed the development.
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Nigerian father shares grief after daughters killed in car cash: The driver is due to appear in court on a charge of reckless driving, police say.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68817210
I am still in UK, lady in viral video dismisses report of relocating to Nigeria: A Nigerian lady, Nikky Morah has broken her silence on the controversial report ...
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Nigerian governor slashes university’s tuition fees, increases workers’ salaries: The governor announced this on Saturday during a combined convocation ceremony ...
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Ndidi scores as Leicester top EFL: Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, scored his fifth goal of the season on his 270th appearance for Leicester City who moved ...
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Mikel Obi stubborn, out of my league – Siasia: Former Nigerian coach Samson Siasia has opened up about his relationship with former Super Eagles captain Mikel ...
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Ex-Nigerian Senator, Ayogu Eze, is dead: The former senator died Thursday morning in an undisclosed hospital in Abuja after a protracted illness.
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Nigerian university confirms gunmen shot professor dead: The police confirmed on Monday that one person has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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FG suspends Dana Air licence after Lagos airport incident: The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the Air Operators Certificate of Dana Air ...
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David Beckham Is Suing Mark Wahlberg and His F45 Gym for More Than $14 Million: David Beckham is suing the gym F45, co-owned by Mark Wahlberg, for more than $14 ...
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Lookman: The EPL ‘flop’ turns Serie A star: On Sunday, the 26-year-old provided two assists in their 2-1 win at Monza, to add to his growing tally among ...
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Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives' tax evasion trial to May 17: A Nigerian court on Friday adjourned a tax evasion trial against cryptocurrency ...
reuters.com/business/finance/nigerian-court-adjourns-binance-executives-tax-evasion-trial-may-17-2024-04-19/
Iran expands public crackdown on women and girls, sparking public anger: The new wave of repression appears to be one of the most significant efforts to roll ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/25/iran-women-crackdown-morality-police/
In California’s Carmel Valley, a Picturesque Retreat Lists for $11 Million: Resting on Ring Lane, within Carmel Valley's desirable Miramonte neighborhood ...
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Nigerians condemn discriminatory policy at Chinese supermarket: Nigerians have vehemently criticised the discriminator policy implemented by a Chinese ...
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Bears sustain grip on equity market with N673bn loss: The bearish trading pattern maintained its grip on the Nigerian exchange on Wednesday resulting in a N673bn
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Cause of scarcity in fuel supply resolved – NNPC: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said it has addressed concerns that surround the current ...
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Tinubu, CJN lament inefficiency of Nigerian justice sector, suggest solutions: Mr Tinubu and the CJN, Mr Ariwoola, spoke at the opening ceremony of the National ...
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Deadly Chicago traffic stop of Dexter Reed raises serious questions about use of force
apnews.com/article/police-shooting-chicago-officers-investigation-ca147a5ea386e70190f23bd6912445f0
‘It was absolute chaos’: Eight Nigerian nationals arrested for attacking SAPS officers, vandalising police station and cars
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NNPCL, partner unlock 12,000bpd output from Awoba Field: The Awoba Unit, which straddles OMLs 18 and 24, is located in the mangrove swamp south of Port Harcourt ...
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70% of inmates in Kano correctional centres awaiting trial — NCoS official: Seventy per cent of the total number of inmates in Kano Correctional Centres are ...
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Court restrains police from arresting Rivers APC chieftain: A Rivers State High Court sitting has restrained the Nigerian Police from arresting and harassing a ...
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NNPCL, partner begin oil production at OML 85, target 20,000bpd: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its Joint Venture partner in OML 85 ...
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FG to establish N100bn Police Housing Fund – IG: Olukayode Egbetokun, has revealed a plan by the Federal Government to establish a N100 billion Police Housing ...
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French curriculum bridges cultural divides, says school: The Lycée Français Louis Pasteur, Lagos State, said the introduction of the French curriculum to ...
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NPFL fun, safe – Beautiful Nubia: Nigerian songwriter and music composer, Segun Akinolu, popularly known as Beautiful Nubia, believes the Nigeria Premier
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NBBofC receives Idowu’s UBO belt after controversial Ghana bout: The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control has received the Universal Boxing Organization African ...
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Another Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest charged for throwing money in air | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/17/another-nigerian-socialite-cubana-chief-priest-charged-for-throwing-money-in-air/
FCCPC summons owners of Chinese supermarket over discriminatory practices: The supermarket, located at the China General Chamber of Commerce along Umaru Musa ...
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Akpabio asks Nigerian police to weed out corrupt officers: Mr Akpabio pledged the full support of the National Assembly for the police to achieve better policing ...
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Cocoa hits record high as Nigerian flooding strains supplies: Cocoa futures reached above $10,770 a ton, as the chocolate ingredient looks set for more inventory ...
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NERC transfers regulatory oversight of Enugu electricity market to state govt: NERC noted that all transfers envisaged by this order should be completed by 22 ...
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British-Nigerian Fatally Stabbed in UK — Second Time in One Week: Following the British-Nigerian's murder, Tottenham's Premier League fixture against ...
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Pro-Palestinian students vow to 'de-occupy' Princeton after administration halts encampment
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Ex-St. Louis Police Officer Beaten by Then-Colleagues Is Awarded $23 Million: Luther Hall won the judgment against a former colleague in connection with a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/st-louis-officer-beating-settlement.html
Eight arrested during battles between police and foreigners in Kimberley: Police fired rubber bullets to disperse a large group of foreigners who attacked them ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-18-eight-arrested-during-battles-between-police-and-foreigners-in-kimberley/
Burna Boy, William Ruto land a spot on ‘TIME’ 2024 Most Influential People | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/18/burna-boy-william-ruto-land-a-spot-on-time-2024-most-influential-people/
Students reject more than 1,000% fee increment by Nigerian university: The university recently increased the fees payable by fresh students by more than 1 ...
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Kuti leads Nigeria to 2024 ITTF tourney: Fast-rising Matthew Kuti will lead the Nigerian team to the 2024 ITTF West Africa Regional Championships in Lome, Togo ...
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Our universities promote ethnic bias – Bishop Kukah: The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has underscored the worrying trend of ...
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A Nigerian schoolgirl abducted by extremists 10 years ago is rescued pregnant, with 3 kids | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/18/a-nigerian-schoolgirl-abducted-by-extremists-10-years-ago-is-rescued-pregnant-with-3-kids/
Binance working closely with Nigeria authorities to resolve exec's detention, CEO says
reuters.com/world/africa/binance-working-closely-with-nigeria-authorities-resolve-execs-detention-ceo-2024-04-18/
Minister hails Nigerian delegates to global robotics meet: "By carrying the Nigerian flag, you are representing Nigeria; we urge you to make your mark in ...
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