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PICTORIAL: How 34-year-old Nigerian US Naval officer, Aregbesola died in Red Sea: A Nigerian-born United States Naval Officer, Michael Aregbesola ...
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PICTORIAL: How 34-year-old Nigerian US Naval officer, Aregbesola died in ...
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Tobi Amusan secures third 100m hurdles African Games victory: The Nigerian hurdles sensation, Tobi Amusan, claimed victory in the women's 100m hurdles at ...
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Tobi Amusan secures third 100m hurdles African Games victory
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After weeks in captivity, some of nearly 300 abducted Nigerian schoolchildren are freed
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After weeks in captivity, some of nearly 300 abducted Nigerian ...
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Help! I Just Learned I’m a Nigerian Prince. With a Bank Account in Zurich.: Yes, my life is the plot of a scam email.
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Help! I Just Learned I’m a Nigerian Prince. With a Bank Account in Zurich.
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Nigeria 0-2 Mali: Super Eagles humiliated by AFCON quarterfinalists: Nigeria lost 2-0 to Mali on Tuesday in Morocco in a friendly encounter that meant Les Aigles ...
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Nigeria 0-2 Mali: Super Eagles humiliated by AFCON quarterfinalists
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A Nigerian woman reviewed some tomato puree online. Now she faces jail: A Nigerian woman who wrote an online review of a can of tomato puree is facing ...
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A Nigerian woman reviewed some tomato puree online. Now she faces jail
Quick Glance: Nigerian Woman Faces Jail Over Online Review of Tomato Puree
  • A Nigerian woman is facing imprisonment for writing an online review that allegedly damaged a company's reputation.

  • Chioma Okoli, a Lagos-based entrepreneur, was arrested for her Facebook post criticizing a local tomato puree brand, leading to potential severe penalties under Nigerian cybercrime laws.

  • The case has sparked controversy and protests, with the company pursuing legal action against Okoli despite public outcry and crowdfunding efforts to support her legal defense.

  • The founder of the company remains staunch in pursuing the lawsuit, emphasizing the importance of defending the company's reputation despite the ongoing legal battles and public backlash.
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African Games: Brume wins gold, sets new record: With this impressive feat, Brume not only defended her 2019 title but also set a new Games record ...
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African Games: Brume wins gold, sets new record
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Tinubu meets US-based, Nigerian investor, Adebayo Ogunlesi: Mr Ogunlesi’s BlackRock sits on the kind of liquidity that could help drive the funds needed for the ...
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Tinubu meets US-based, Nigerian investor, Adebayo Ogunlesi
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Scotland-based goalie eyes Enyimba deal, Eagles cap: Tristian Mitchell, a goalkeeper, wants to play for Nigerian champions Enyimba and other clubs in the Nigeria ...
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Scotland-based goalie eyes Enyimba deal, Eagles cap
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JUST IN: Ramadan begins on Monday for Nigerian Muslims: Ramadan is the ninth of the 12 Islamic months during which Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk ...
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JUST IN: Ramadan begins on Monday for Nigerian Muslims
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In Nigeria, parents finally able to see children who were abducted from school in early March
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In Nigeria, parents finally able to see children who were abducted from ...
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Why we are not happy with Nigerian constitution – Ohanaeze Ndigbo: Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State shared his thoughts on the issues affecting the South-east ...
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Why we are not happy with Nigerian constitution – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
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FG hails Team Nigeria’s performance at African Games: Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals.
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FG hails Team Nigeria’s performance at African Games
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Four more Nigerian wrestlers secure Olympic qualification: Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medalist Blessing Oburududu booked a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Four more Nigerian wrestlers secure Olympic qualification
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JUST IN: Chinese man sentenced to death for killing Nigerian girlfriend: Kano State High Court sentenced Mr Quarong to death by hanging for Killing his ...
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JUST IN: Chinese man sentenced to death for killing Nigerian girlfriend
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Nigerian parents reunites with their children who were in captivity | Africanews: Parents of more than 130 Nigerian schoolchildren who were rescued after more ...
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Nigerian parents reunites with their children who were in captivity | ...
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Factory shutdowns: Sign of harsh economic reality: THE shutdown of nearly 1,000 manufacturing industries between January 2023 and now is an uncomfortable reality ...
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Factory shutdowns: Sign of harsh economic reality
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Osimhen resumes training, fit for Atalanta clash: Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has resumed training with his Napoli teammates on Friday following his recovery ...
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Osimhen resumes training, fit for Atalanta clash
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Nigerian police operatives allegedly extort $13,000 from victim: Cases of police extortion in Nigeria have continued despite punishment, such as dismissal from ...
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Nigerian police operatives allegedly extort $13,000 from victim
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What I discussed with security agents – Gumi: Mr Gumi said he was treated with respect and dignity and their discussion centred around how to end banditry.
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What I discussed with security agents – Gumi
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NFIU uncovers IPOB’s UK, US cells, $160,000 payments: The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has uncovered 27 cells belonging to IPOB in 22 countries ...
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NFIU uncovers IPOB’s UK, US cells, $160,000 payments
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Killers of Nigerian soldiers must face justice, Tinubu tells lawmakers: "Our armed forces are working hard, and we will not allow attackers to undermine the ...
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Killers of Nigerian soldiers must face justice, Tinubu tells lawmakers
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Easter: Nigerian govt declares public holidays: Mr Tunji-Ojo urged Christians and all Nigerians to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in ...
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Easter: Nigerian govt declares public holidays
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5G adoption sluggish as connections hit 1.11% in January: This is partly attributed to the ongoing significance of older mobile technologies ...
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5G adoption sluggish as connections hit 1.11% in January
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Diaspora Studies: Nigerian university appoints director for new centre: The statement added that the new centre has also been granted a building infrastructure ...
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Diaspora Studies: Nigerian university appoints director for new centre
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Terrorism Financing: Mamu writes Attorney General, demands retraction: Mr Mamu vowed to sue the government for profiling him as a terrorist
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Terrorism Financing: Mamu writes Attorney General, demands retraction
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Nigerian court has sentenced a Chinese man to death for killing his girlfriend | Africanews
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Nigerian court has sentenced a Chinese man to death for killing his ...
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Down the rushy glen – Brian Maye on poet, diarist and editor William Allingham: His letters and diaries provide a vivid insight into Victorian literary culture
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Down the rushy glen – Brian Maye on poet, diarist and editor William ...
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Nearly Half of Students Kidnapped from Nigerian School Have Been Released: The students were abducted by armed militants earlier this month.
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Nearly Half of Students Kidnapped from Nigerian School Have Been Released
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How NNPC is rekindling passion for sports development in Nigeria: The NNPC’s involvement in sports development has been acknowledged and praised by leading ...
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How NNPC is rekindling passion for sports development in Nigeria
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Dozens of Children Kidnapped in Nigeria Are Released, Officials Say: The military of the West African nation, which is plagued by kidnappings largely driven by ...
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Dozens of Children Kidnapped in Nigeria Are Released, Officials Say
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Nigerian researchers competent to help potato farmers – Institute: If funded well, Nigerian researchers have the capacity and the competence to develop ...
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Nigerian researchers competent to help potato farmers – Institute
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Nigerian journalist, Azuh Arinze’s book presentation holds Monday: Both books will be presented to the public on Monday, 25 March, 2024, at the Nigerian ...
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Nigerian journalist, Azuh Arinze’s book presentation holds Monday
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Bearish trade continues with N168bn loss for investors: Bearish trading continued midweek on the Nigerian exchange leading to a 0.28 per cent decline in the ...
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Bearish trade continues with N168bn loss for investors
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Some of nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria’s north are freed after weeks in captivity
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Some of nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria’s north are freed ...
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Nigerian military continues manhunt for killers of soldiers: “There can be no hiding place for perpetrators of such dastardly acts against our nation ...
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Nigerian military continues manhunt for killers of soldiers
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Visa unveils Amusan, Nwachukwu as global ambassadors: Visa, the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games ...
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Visa unveils Amusan, Nwachukwu as global ambassadors
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Group partners TETFund, Nigerian universities to establish research funding body: The agency said the absence of a recognised national research and innovation ...
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Group partners TETFund, Nigerian universities to establish research ...
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Access Bank moves to buy National Bank of Kenya: Taking over National Bank of Kenya is a consolation for Access Bank, whose similar bid to procure a controlling ...
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Access Bank moves to buy National Bank of Kenya
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NNPCL denies adjusting fuel pump prices: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has denied claims that it has reduced the pump prices of petrol and ...
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NNPCL denies adjusting fuel pump prices
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Eight Nigerian boxers advance to finals in Ghana: Eight Nigerian boxers have secured spots in the finals of the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana ...
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Eight Nigerian boxers advance to finals in Ghana
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‘Gold, silver and bronze have I all’: Anything short of gold for any athlete is usually regarded as a consolation.
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‘Gold, silver and bronze have I all’
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Binance users’ assets exceed $100bn: The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced that the value of assets it holds for its users has ...
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Binance users’ assets exceed $100bn
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Nigerian governor extends wage award payments till new minimum wage is ready: “Until new minimum wage is concluded, we will continue to pay wage award...”
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Nigerian governor extends wage award payments till new minimum wage is ...
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Tinubu directs Nigerian Customs to return seized food items to owners: Mr Adeniyi explained that the president has decided to exercise his power according to the ...
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Tinubu directs Nigerian Customs to return seized food items to owners
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[JUST IN] Cable cut: Call, data services restored -NCC : The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that voice, and data services affected by undersea ...
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[JUST IN] Cable cut: Call, data services restored -NCC 
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Group trains Nigerian journalists on “gene drives” controversies: The training was aimed at equipping journalists to understand the issues and be able to report ...
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Group trains Nigerian journalists on “gene drives” controversies
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I’ll Accept Super Eagles Job If Conditions Are Right –Oliseh: Former Nigerian international, Sunday Oliseh has expressed his readiness to coach the Super Eagles ...
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I’ll Accept Super Eagles Job If Conditions Are Right –Oliseh