November 2023
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Nigerian scientists and researchers were not able to win the sum of N36 million offered by the Federal Government as reward for discovering cures for COVID-19 and Lassa Fever, checks have revealed. The prize was announced on February 13, 2020, by then Minister of Science and Technology (now Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology), Dr…
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Good morning from MEZIESBLOG! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Former Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, on Sunday, asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo not to blame Western democracy for Nigeria’s leadership woe. Speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital, Essien said the seeming failure is because democracy is not practised…
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The islands’ leaders are working on streamlining the travel process for Japanese tourists, making it more convenient for them to visit the picturesque islands. The plan involves establishing a pre-clearance program, allowing Japanese travelers to undergo immigration, customs, and agricultural inspections before departing for Hawaii. This initiative aims to reduce waiting times at Honolulu Airport…
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In response to heightened Chinese activity in the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines have initiated joint air and maritime patrols, strengthening regional cooperation. The Philippine Air Force disclosed that it had participated in joint patrols near Batanes, the northernmost Philippine province, located only 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Taiwan – an…
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Nigeria’s football stars invited by the President of Cameroonian Football Association, Samuel Eto’o for a ceremonial tournament holding in Victoria City, Cameroon, on Thursday 30 November 2023 will be killed if they honour the invitation, a separatist group has warned. The warning was issued in a voice message shared by one Comrade Chris Anon who…
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A father of three, Seyi Oduyiga, has been allegedly tortured to death by the men of the Ogun State Police Command in their custody over allegations of his involvement in cultism. MEZIESBLOG gathered that the victim was arrested by the police in a raid on 18th November, around 5:00pm, when, according to his family members,…
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Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged Nigerians to keep faith with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. The party made the appeal in a communique issued after its stakeholders’ meeting in Enugu on Saturday. The communique was signed by the state chairman of the party, Barr Ugochukwu Agballah, Barr George…
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State has rejected the Appeal Court judgment on the state’s governorship election. The party said it would challenge the judgement at the apex court. The APC said in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Barrister Valentine Onojeghuo that it was confident that the mandate given to it by…
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Napoli manager, Walter Mazzarri has continued to shower praises on Victor Osimhen following the forward’s impressive display in the win against Atalanta on Saturday. Osimhen made his return to the Serie A champions squad after recovering from a hamstring problem. The 24-year-old sustained the injury in Nigeria’s friendly against Saudi Arabia last month. The former…
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Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have killed Eze Joe Ochulor, the traditional ruler of the Otulu community in Ezinihitte, Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. MEZIESBLOG learnt that the traditional ruler was kidnapped on Saturday morning and killed in the evening but his body was not found until Sunday morning. A community source who pleaded anonymity…
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Benue State Police Command said it had rescued two kidnapped victims at the residence of a traditional ruler, Zaki Tule Nyam, in Logo LGA. Police spokesperson Catherine Anene disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Makurdi. Anene said the operation followed a tip-off received by Logo Police Division that a group of bandits armed…
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Nigerian singer Terry Apala has recounted how his father abandoned him and his siblings with their mum. He said his dad was not part of his life, stressing that he only came back 17 years after he abandoned them and died in their house the same day he visited. The Apala crooner disclosed this in…
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Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo said she and her partner, music executive and show promoter Paul Okoye, aka Paulo, are enjoying their relationship despite not being married. She said they don’t want to get married to each other because they feel that “marriage is overrated.” The mother of two spoke in the latest episode of her…
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Popular rapper Jude Abaga, better known as M.I., has revealed how he met his wife, Eniola Mafe, after suffering a terrible heartbreak from his estranged girlfriend. The rapper said he tried to rekindle his relationship with his ex-girlfriend but it didn’t work out so he decided to find someone else. He said he went as…
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Veteran singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has disclosed that he doesn’t drink alcohol. He said he has also been trying to quit smoking but often found himself struggling with the addiction. Speaking in a recent interview with actress Iyabo Ojo, the maverick singer admitted that he takes a bit of alcoholic wine…
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Popular comedian, Bright Okpocha, aka Basketmouth says he has sent an invitation to his former rival and colleague, AY Makun to attend his concert in Lagos this Sunday. He made the gesture weeks after publicly apologising to AY and squashing their 17-year-old rift. He, however, said AY won’t be performing or making a cameo on…
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