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Just In: Benue governor, Ortom survives accident
by Dolapo Adelana Benue Governor Samuel Ortom on Tuesday escaped death when his convoy was involved in an accident, Punch reports. A commercial Carina ll Toyota car rammed into the governor's convoy on…
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“Nothing happened between Bisola and I under the covers” | ThinTallTony says in recent interview #BBNaija (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana Big Brother Evictee, Thin Tall Tony has said he had a conversation with his wife before going into the #BBNaija house. TTT as he is popularly called…
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Customs boss, Hameed Ali visits Aso Rock
by Dolapo Adelana Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali on Tuesday was at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tribune reports. It was however reported that President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Nigerians celebrate people with questionable wealth – Buhari
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said Nigerians with questionable wealth are the ones being celebrated. He stated this during the 65th Annual Council Meeting of the West…
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Xenophobia: Five Nigerians attacked in South Africa
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Union in South Africa, on Tuesday said five Nigerians were attacked in Polokwane, Limpopo Province of the country. Secretary of the Union in the Province,…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Senate begins investigation into alleged customs’ seizure of ‘Saraki’s car The Senate is set to investigate the alleged seizure of…
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Senegalese religious channel broadcasts hardcore porn
by Dolapo Adelana A Senegalese religious TV channel on Monday broadcast a hardcore porn movie, BBC reports. The video by Touba TV caused shock amongst viewers when it was aired between 13:10…
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UK may join US in new restrictions
By Itunuoluwa Adebo The United Kingdom may follow the United States in enforcing the ban to prevent passengers on direct flights from some countries in the Middle East and Africa…
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Why I planned to bomb church in Edo – Pastor
by Dolapo Adelana A Benin based pastor, Abel Eku has been arrested for allegedly attempting to blow up the headquarters of the Christ Chosen Church of God in Benin, with explosive…
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I was treated like a criminal | Wyclef Jean recounts how he was handcuffed by Police (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana Haitian-born singer Wyclef Jean has recounted his ordeal with officers attached to the Los Angeles Police Department. Wyclef said via his social media accounts he was treated…
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Majority of Nigerians still love Buhari – Presidency
by Dolapo Adelana The Presidency on Tuesday said majority of Nigerians were still with President Muhammadu Buhari. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina said…
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Sad? Trump drops 220 places on Forbes
By Itunuoluwa Adebo US president Donald Trump’s fortune has fallen by about $1bn to $3.5bn, as measured by Forbes magazine in its world famous list of billionaires. However, it has…
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I won’t appear before Senate on Wednesday – Customs boss
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali has said he will not appear before the Senate on Wednesday, The Nation reports. Ali, who said this on Tuesday to…
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Sheriff holding PDP ransom because of presidential ambition – Makarfi faction
by Dolapo Adelana The Ahmed Makarfi National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff was holding the party…
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Buhari receives calls from Egyptian, Gambian and Ghanaian presidents
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhamamdu Buhari on Tuesday received calls from presidents of three African countries. In a statement by the special adviser to the President on Media and publicity,…
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I have nothing to do with vehicle seized by Customs – Saraki
by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has said he has nothing to do with the importation of a vehicle seized by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). At Tuesday's plenary…
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“I will continue to offer my father my candid advice and counsel” | Ivanka Trump gets an office in the White House
By Itunuoluwa Adebo Ivanka Trump has moved into the White House today. Though she currently holds no official title in the White House, she is working out of a West…
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BREAKING: CBN sustains interest rate at 14 per cent
by Dolapo Adelana The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday sustained interest rate at 14 per cent. The MPC, in its bid to keep inflation…
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Benue killings: We seem to have lost value for human life – Buhari
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Benue on the recent attack on a market in Zaki Biam by unknown gunmen which resulted…
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Army Chief, Buratai briefs Buhari
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon received a security briefing from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar also…
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Trump bans electronic devices on select US bound flights
All passengers traveling to the United States from 10 airports in eight Muslim countries will be prohibited from bringing laptops, tablets and other portable electronic devices on board with them…
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Doctor’s mother says recovered corpse not her son
The mother of a medical doctor, Allwell Orji who jumped into the Lagoon along the Third Mainland Bridge has said the body recovered on Tuesday was not her son's. The…
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Court grants ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu N300m bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a N300m bail to a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu. The EFCC had arrested…
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The FBI is investigating Trump, and 5 other things we learnt from the House Intelligence Hearing
Yesterday, all unsubstantiated claims that President Barack Obama wire-tapped Trump Tower during last year's presidential campaign, claims about Russia's meddling in the U.S. election to help Trump win, and claims…
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BREAKING: Body of medical doctor who commited suicide on Third Mainland recovered
The body of Alwell Orji, a medical doctor who jumped into the lagoon along Third Mainland has been recovered, Punch reports. A source said the body was found this morning…
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BREAKING: Senate begins investigation into alleged customs’ seizure of ‘Saraki’s car
The Senate is set to investigate the alleged seizure of a bulletproof car reportedly owned by Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The upper chamber on Tuesday directed its committee on ethics…
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World Bank approves $200m to tackle Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria
by Azeez Adeniyi The World Bank’s Board on Tuesday approved a $200 million credit for humanitarian activities and victims of Boko Haram insurgency in North East Nigeria. According to a…
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Reduce exam registration fee, minister urges WAEC
Minister of education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, has urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to reduce its registration fee. Adamu made the call on Monday in Abuja when he received…
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NNPC targets 4000Mw electricity generation in 10 years
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it plans to generate about 4, 000 megawatts (Mw) of electricity over the next 10 years. NNPC Chief Operating Officer (COO), Gas…
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Only two political parties have submitted their statements of account – INEC
by Azeez Adeniyi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would meet heads of the judiciary over conflicting court orders. INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at…
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