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August 30, 2016

All the countries Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg visited before Nigeria

by Tolu Omoyeni Facebook is celebrating an anniversary and over the years, its founder Mark Zuckerberg has grown in influence and reach. As we co-celebrate Facebook’s anniversary, here are some of the countries Zuckerberg has been before he visits Nigeria: China: In March this year, Mark Zuckerberg was in China to seek goodwill for Facebook... Read More

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August 17, 2016

3 beheaded by Kite strings in India

What started as a celebration became a tragedy when two children and a man died in Indian capital, New Delhi after glass-covered strings used for flying kites during Independence Day celebrations slit their throats. Following the tragedies, the Delhi government this week issued an immediate ban on the production, sale and storage of the razor sharp... Read More

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It’s ‘very important’ to ban Nigerians from India

A former minister in India, Ravi Naik has asked the government to ban Nigerians from visiting the country. According to The Hindu, the politician revealed this on Tuesday at a press conference where he described Nigerians as “negroes”, who cause trouble everywhere. “The Central government should ban Nigerians. Even the Aam Aami Party leaders had... Read More

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‘We’ll achieve Biafra without war’ -IPOB

Secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Wednesday, vowed that it will not go to war to achieve the sovereign state of Biafra. This was contained in a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari by the groups legal counsel, Emekaa Emekesri. The letter also stated that the President’s utterances on the Biafra issue was... Read More

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‘Minister of Industry, not Osinbajo, will represent Nigeria in India’ – Presidency

Following reports that Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo cancelled his trip to India, the Presidency has reacted with some clarification. It was reported that Osinbajo’s trip to India had been cancelled as a result of the clash with President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Equatorial Guinea. Hence, the reports inferred that the Vice President was compelled... Read More

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Osinbajo, Buhari’s travel plans clash; costs Nigeria $250,000

In this harsh economic climate, Nigeria has reportedly lost about $250,000 due to the last minute cancellation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s proposed trip to India because of the incompetence of the Protocol Department of the Presidency. Osinbajo had to cancel his trip to India, because the President, Muhammadu Buhari would also jet out of the country... Read More

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October 31, 2015

President Buhari arrives Nigeria from India trip (See Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria, from his 4-day trip to India, where he attended the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit. Buhari arrived in the wee hours of this morning, via Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The President was received at the airport by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, Chief of Staff... Read More

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October 30, 2015

‘I want to be remembered as a patriot’ | 5 things we learned from Buhari’s interview in India

President Muhammadu Buhari, who’s away in India, says he doesn’t get bothered by the criticism of his corruption war and those who say he’s been selective. The President, who’s on the third day of his 4-day trip, said people who aren’t corrupt will have no grouch with his anti-corruption campaign. During an interview with journalists... Read More

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Governorship candidate of the PDP, Senator Gyang Nyam Pwajok is dead | YNaija.com

October 29, 2015

PDP governorship candidate, Senator Pwajok dies in India

A governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Gyang Nyam Pwajok is dead. Senator Pwajok, represented the PDP, in the 2014 gubernatorial election in Plateau State. National Publicity Secretary of the opposition party, Olisa Metuh and Chuwang Dung, the Head of his media team during the election campaign, confirmed his death. Pwajok reportedly died on Wednesday night, in... Read More

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October 28, 2015

Photos from President Buhari’s meeting with Nigerian community in India

President Muhammadu Buhari earlier on Wednesday, met with select members of the Nigerian community in India. During the sit-down meeting, Buhari assured the Nigerian community that everyone who has looted the country’s treasury would be prosecuted. The President told the audience that Nigeria’s stolen funds will be recovered and the anti-corruption war will persist for many years.... Read More

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October 27, 2015

President Buhari arrives New Delhi, India (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New Delhi, India, on a 4-day trip. Buhari arrived India on Tuesday evening, via Indirha Ghandi International Airport. The President will participate in the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit, during the course of his trip. See below, photos of his arrival:

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September 8, 2015

Hard to swallow, but this Indian’s swipe at Nigeria is well deserved

Suresh Shahdadpuri, an Indian expatriate, threw a major shade at Nigeria, a few days ago, and all of it was deserved. There was absolutely no iota of un-truth in the comment he put out on his Facebook page. Here’s how it started… Then one of his Facebook friends, Kamal Parikh, asked him to bring back... Read More

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August 28, 2015

Indian sisters to be raped as punishment after their brother eloped with married woman

An unelected all-male village council in India has ordered that 23-year-old Meenakshi Kumari and her 15-year-old sister be raped as punishment after their brother ran off with a married woman. Absolutely sick stuff. According to news site Zee Media, the sisters’ brother Ravi fell in love with a girl from the Jat caste, a higher social caste than... Read More

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August 20, 2015

FG wants to identify Nigerian ISIS suspects arrested in India

The Federal Government wants to ascertain if Imran Kabeer and Sani Jamiliu, who were recently arrested in Punjab, are truly Nigerians. The pair were arrested on suspicions that they were on their way to join ISIS and that they attempted to enter Pakistan without valid travel documents. The two suspects, who are from Kano, are... Read More

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August 18, 2015

One Indian man’s full-fledged war on pornography

Apparently Nigerian women may be heavy consumers of pornography. Such a shame. We need more people like this Indian man, who actually want the best for others. Pornography has such a strong grip on many that no one actually cares to hide while viewing it anymore. In India, it has become the norm, thereby making crime cases and rape... Read More

Syndicate recruits Nigerians for ISIS – Immigration service

The Nigeria Immigration Service has revealed that a syndicate is behind the recruitment of young Nigerians for terrorist group, Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (ISIS). Two Nigerian youth were recently arrested by the Indian security service while on their way to Iraq to join ISIS. The pair, who are from Kano, Imran Kabeer and Sani Jamiliu... Read More

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2 Nigerians arrested in India… while heading to join ISIS

Two Nigerians youth were reportedly arrested on Friday, while on their way to joining the Islamic State (IS) terrorist sect. The pair were nabbed after scaling a barbed wire fence near the dangerous India-Pakistan border, The Nation reports. Alert Border Security Force (BSF) troopers arrested the duo; Imran Kabeer and Sani Jamiliu, who are both from Kano.... Read More

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The day 14 foreign ambassadors visited Buhari (PHOTOS)

by James Sambo On Monday, May 11, 14 foreign ambassadors visited President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, at the Defence House in Abuja. The ambassadors brought along goodwill messages from their countries to congratulate Buhari on his emergence as President-elect. The ambassadors who visited Buhari are from; Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Serbia, Algeria, India, Qatar, Japan, Lebanon, Iraq, Korea,... Read More

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Bride walks out on groom after he failed a simple maths test

by Anike Jacobs An Indian bride has walked out of her wedding after her husband-to-be failed to solve a simple maths problem, according to police in Uttar Pradesh. The bride asked the groom to add 15 and six. When he replied 17, she called off the marriage. BBC reports that the groom’s family tried to... Read More

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January 7, 2015

That heart-wrenching moment when a tiger eats a boy alive (Viewer Discretion)

by Temitope Onitiju A boy was eaten alive by a tiger after falling into a zoo, in New Delhi, India. Despite attempts by bystanders to scare away the animal, it didn’t budge. It attacked the boy, and carried him away to feed on. Viewer discretion advised as you watch video: Post by Giridhar... Read More

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January 4, 2015

Policemen flee after ‘abducting and gang raping 14-year-old girl’ in India

by Chinwe Okafor Two police officers, Constables Veer Pal Singh Yadav and Avnish Yadav, have gone on the run in India after allegedly abducting a 14-year-old girl and gang raping her at their police station on New Year’s eve. The two policemen were initially suspended before absconding from the police station in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. The... Read More

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January 3, 2015

Terrible: Brothers hire witchdoctor to beat their mother to death

by Temitope Onitiju A bizarre occurrence has taken place in India, where two brothers reportedly asked a witch to beat their mother to death in a ritual sacrifice, to bring them good luck. According to Times of India, the incident which took place during the Diwali festival in late October, only surfaced a few... Read More

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November 19, 2014

This baby was born with four hands and four legs

by Temitope Onitiju Locals in Baruipur, eastern India, believe that a baby boy born with four arms and four legs is the reincarnation of a god. The baby, named “God Boy”, has attracted curious visitors and travellers from across the region to the city in West Bengal State to have a view of the child. The... Read More

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November 17, 2014

“Death has somehow forgotten me” | Meet the oldest living man in the world

by Damilola Jagun The world’s oldest man is 179-year-old Mahashta Mûrasi. He was allegedly born in Bangalore, India, on the 6th of January 1835, and he told reporters that his grandchildren were all dead, but somehow death has forgotten him. He said: “My grandchildren are dead there for years. Somehow forgot me death.” According to Guinness World... Read More

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November 7, 2014

Here are the most expensive homes in the world (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun A US website comparecamp.com, has compiled the list of the most expensive homes in the world. From the Queen’s Buckingham Palace to grand mansions and stunning tower-blocks, the world’s most valuable residences are mind-boggling. Most notable is that four of the top 10 most expensive residences are all within a mile of... Read More

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October 22, 2014

OMG! Newly wed bride cuts off husband penis (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by Temitope Onitiju A woman, who is newly wedded, has cut off the penis of her husband with while he was asleep. The incident occurred in the couple’s house in Giridipalli village, Odisha, in India. According to the Police, the young couple got into a quarrel at night, and at around 2 am, the wife got up... Read More

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October 10, 2014

Malala Yousafzai becomes the youngest ever winner of Nobel peace prize

by Kolapo Olapoju Malala Yousafzai, the 17-year-old Pakistani education campaigner has been announced as the joint winner of the 2014 Nobel peace prize. Malala became a global personality after she was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in 2012, in Pakistan after coming to prominence for her campaigning for education for girls.... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Nigeria set to dethrone India as leading exporter of students to UK schools

Kolapo Olapoju Based on recent research compiled by the British Council, Nigeria will soon overtake India to become the second biggest source of international postgraduate students in the United Kingdom. The council’s research forecasted that UK will have 241,000 postgraduate international students by 2024, maintaining its position as one of the top two destinations for studying a postgraduate... Read More

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September 23, 2014

No Horn Day! ‎Lagos state says no honking on 15th of October

by Kolapo Olapoju The Lagos state government has set aside Wednesday, 15 October, as a ‘no horn’ day for motorists in the state. The government has stated that the move is to part of its effort to reduce noise pollution on the roads and to cultivate respect for other road users. It also disclosed that... Read More

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