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The Media Blog: Beht why na, NotJustOk TV?

Mobile internet data these days is expensive o. And Nigerians don’t have time for anything that doesn’t really work. So we wonder about anyone who isn’t reaching for the stars.…

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NDLEA arrests 55-year-old female pilgrim with cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), has arrested a 55-year-old female pilgrim, Binuyo Basira Iyabo, to Saudi Arabia with cocaine at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In her…

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Police arrests pastor for kidnapping

The Lagos state police command has arrested a Pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of Zion, together with a mother of seven for kidnapping, The Vanguard reports. The duo were picked up…

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How pastor was arrested for having 30 sex slaves in Lagos

The Lagos state Police Command has arrested a pastor, Chukwuma Nkwocha for allegedly camping about 30 young girls as sex slaves, the New Telegraph reports. Nkwocha, the General Overseer of Tongue of Fire Restoration…

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Ambode’s convoy stops robbery attack on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

An armed robbery operation was stopped in its tracks on Thursday by the convoy of the Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, The Vanguard reports. The armed robbers dressed in Police uniform were at…

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Mark Zuckerberg: Not every time grey tees and jeans, sometimes proper suit and tie

by Ezinne Ajoku Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook and the 6th richest man in the world , according to Forbes 2016 rankings, on his return to Nigeria to attend Aso Villa…

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Nigerian doctor arrested for possessing ‘extreme porn’ on his phone

A 55-year-old Nigerian doctor Cyprian Okoro has been found guilty of being in possession of extreme pornography, including a video of a man having sex with a snake. Okoro, a…

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Transfer: Sunderland signs Nigerian striker Victor Anichebe

Sunderland AFC have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Anichebe. The 28-year-old joins the Black Cats on a deal until the end of the season, and becomes manager, David…

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4 things Pres. Buhari has done to save Nigeria from sinking into Recession

Nigeria had gradually slipped into a recession in the past few weeks but it was made official on Wednesday, 31st August when the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released the…

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Economic recession: Entertainment industry affected

The economic recession in the country has left many sectors hanging in the balance for survival. According to a report released on Wednesday by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS),…

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Amnesty programme won’t take more ex-militants – Boroh

The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig.- Gen. Paul Boroh (retd), on Friday said that the Federal Government does not plan to…

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Sokoto transfers students in foreign schools back to Nigeria

Sokoto State has started plans to transfer 39 of its students studying in various schools abroad back to the country. This was revealed by spokesperson of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Imam…

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Mass wedding: Kano screens 1,000 prospective couples

The Kano State government on Friday said it has commenced the screening of 1,000 prospective couples who had registered for the Mass Wedding Programme in the state. The state Hisbah…

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Why phone calls, SMS, and data should be taxed – Min. of Communication

The Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu has said the plan to impose a 10 per cent tax on phone calls, text messages and data needs to be implemented for the…

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FG confirms 5 new cases of Lassa Fever in these states…

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, on Friday confirmed the discovery of five fresh cases of Lassa in Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau and Rivers states. In a statement by the National…

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VP Osinbajo says the Nigerian police is one of the best in the world… and we agree

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo laid the foundation for the Crime and Incident Data Base Centre at the Force Headquarters in Abuja yesterday. In his speech at the event, the VP…

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Opinion: Sosoliso – a painful crash with a combination of bad decisions

by Anthony Omoh To say the Sosoliso Airline crash is Nigeria’s saddest crash is not an understatement given the fact that it took with it no fewer than 50 children…

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Reports of sexual crimes have increased sharply – Police

Following the rising cases of sexual violence and crime in the country, the Nigerian Police on Thursday said religious leaders are in the forefront of committing the crime. The Police…

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Niger Delta group tells Buhari to stop listening to MEND

A militant group, Niger Delta Volunteers (NDV) on Friday warned the Federal Government to stop listening to the group parading itself as the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND),…

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Sergio Aguero: Man City striker banned for violent conduct

Manchester City's striker, Sergio Aguero has been banned for three games for violent conduct, and would now miss Saturday's derby against Manchester United. The 28-year-old was charged for violent conduct…

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Opinion: The real issue with Nigerian e-commerce companies

by Derin Adebayo Q: What is the addressable market for a technology start-up operating in Nigeria? A: Nobody knows. The NCC claims there are 92 million Nigerian internet users, but there…

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EFCC: Group wants Magu sacked over ‘corrupt practices’

The Coalition of Nigerian Youths for Change Initiative (CNTCI) on Friday called for the sack of the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu over…

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Oil workers threaten to go on strike again

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has threatened that its members will go on strike if the Federal Government fails to honour the agreements reached at…

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PDP has no right to demand for PMB’s resignation – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Friday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has no right to demand for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari over the economic…

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Council of State to meet over INEC commissioners and more

The Council of State is scheduled to meet in Abuja next week Thursday to discuss key appointments proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari, Daily Trust reports. The Council during the meeting is…

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How we treat detained suspects at the EFCC – Magu explains

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on Thursday said the Commission does not torture suspects. He said the agency conducts its investigations by dealing with…

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Wizkid, Timaya, Burna Boy, others rock at Jidenna’s live showcase in Lagos (PHOTOS)

On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Epic Records star, Jidenna treated the crowd to a fiery live showcase at the Hard Rock Cafe, Victoria Island Lagos. The American born Nigerian star…

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Recovered loot cannot revive the economy – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Friday said loot recovered by the anti-graft agencies are not enough to revive the country's dying economy. Mohammed said this…

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Man City: Iheanacho named in Guardiola’s Champions League squad

Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been named in Pep Guardiola's squad for the group stage of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League. Iheanacho is one of three attackers named by Guardiola.…

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We can no longer guarantee industrial peace | ASUU wants N124billion from FG now

The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Friday demanded the payment of N124 billion it claims the Federal Government owes lecturers from 2013 to 2016. The ASUU Calabar Zone at a conference in…

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