President Muhammadu Buhari held a private meeting with some security chiefs earlier today, June 10, inside the Defence House in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the country’s plans that will be presented at a meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Commission in Abuja on Thursday. The security chiefs present at the meeting... Read More

lake chad basin, president buhari, security chiefs

June 10, 2015

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Marwa resigned from PDP last week, returns to APC today

A former military administrator of Lagos and Borno States, Buba Marwa, has returned to the All Progressives Congress. Marwa, who was once a member of the APC, formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, last week. A week after his formal resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, On Wednesday, he made joined the new-ruling party, along with thousands... Read More

adamawa, APC, buba marwa, PDP, return

June 10, 2015

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Prophet informs Fayose that his battle is not yet over

Ayo Fayose, has been informed that his battle is not yet over, and as such, he shouldn’t feel relaxed. Prophet Muyideen Kasali, the General Overseer, Hour of Mercy Prayer, says the Ekiti State Governor, should not get carried away by the fact that the tenure of the 19 APC lawmakers, who were determined to impeach him- has... Read More

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Ayo Fayose, Batlle, Ekiti, Prophet Muyideen Kasali

June 10, 2015

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Ex-Bayelsa governor, Sylva cleared of N19b fraud charges

Ex-Bayelsa governor, Timipre Sylva, has been cleared of the N19.2bn fraud charges instituted against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, June 10, dismissed the charges nine days after the EFCC dropped a separate six count charge of N2.45bn against Sylva. Justice Ahmed Mohammed ruled... Read More

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Cleared of charges, EFCC, ex-Bayelsa governor, Timipre Sylva

June 10, 2015

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NGO urges the new National Assembly to protect the girl child

With the vulnerability of the girl child, the new administration in the National Assembly has been urged to have the child protected. A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Girl-Child Rights Awareness Initiative in Africa, has urged the new 8th National Assembly to prioritize girl-child protection. The Executive Director of the NGO, Ajibola Temitope, said in an interview,... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Angry pensioners protest in Osun state (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Union of Pensioners in Osun state protested lately over the non-payment of their pensions for the past seven months. In a speech on Wednesday by the Chairman of NUP in the state, Dr. J.A. Olunlade, he lamented that many of his colleagues die because they lack money to buy food and drugs. The... Read More

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Aregbesola, Osun State, pensioners, protest

June 10, 2015

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#OnigbeseWednesdays: Unity Bank is not playing with their debtors

If you owe Unity Bank, now is probably a good time to pay up. Welp. They’ve had it up to “here” with your bad debt. Onigbeses, you’re running out of time. [h/t Twitter]

Onigbese, Unity Bank

June 10, 2015

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Meet the man who makes millions and drives a taxi

A.J. Francis is an American Football player. He is set to earn $510,000 (N102,000,000) this year as a reserve defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins. A.J. Francis is also a taxi driver on the side. Yes, a taxi driver. He wanted some extra spending money, so in April he became a driver for hire with... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Tinubu’s wife refuses to shake hands with Senate President Bukola Saraki

Senator Oluremi Tinubu reportedly refused to shake hands with Senate President Bukola Saraki during the swearing-in of the senators yesterday. TheCable reports that Mrs Tinubu left Saraki’s outstretched hand hanging when it was her turn for the customary handshake. According to TheCable, she merely muttered some words to the senate president in a hushed tone and walked... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Today’s rain caused floods in parts of Lagos

Flooding from last night’s rainfall disrupted activities in most parts of Lagos today, especially Obalende, Mushin, Apapa and Lekki. Lekki Ahmadu Bello Way,Victoria Island Obalende There are fears about heavy rainfall predictions released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET. See more photos below:

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June 10, 2015

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Tosin Lawson: The cofoundHER interview

Tosin Lawson has always had a passion for coming up with new designs, whether it’s a new logo or a new product. A graduate of Product Design and Manufacture from the University of Nottingham Tosin says: Every time I am out with friends or family, I am constantly observing my surroundings and getting new inspiration for... Read More

G7 leaders disclose reasons they’re supporting Buhari

Members of the G7 group of industrialized nations have disclosed why they’ve resolved to support President Muhammadu Buhari. The G7 nations comprises the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. The G7 leaders said they are backing Buhari because they acknowledge the tremendous challenges faced by his government, especially in its... Read More

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Buhari, g7, Germany, insurgency

June 10, 2015

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5 important things to note from Tuesday’s dramatic National Assembly election

On Tuesday, June 9, the two chambers of the National Assembly held its leadership elections. While Senator Bukola Saraki, emerged Senate President, Yakubu Dogara, was elected Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. Although both Speaker and Senate President belong to the All Progressives Congress, they were not their party’s candidates for the positions. The... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Oduwa Agboneni: The cofoundHER interview

Isazoduwa ‘Oduwa’ Agboneni is a woman determined to bring professionalism to the Nigeria auto repair industry. A chartered Mechanical Engineer and an entrepreneur with a vision to be a serial entrepreneur, Oduwa is the cofounder of Hilltop Travels and Tours Limited and Nenis Engineering Limited, an auto care shop in Lagos, Nigeria.

Housewife allegedly stabs self to death over husband’s poor sexual performance

A 32-year-old housewife and evangelist, Nancy (surname withheld) in Okpanam Community, near Asaba in Delta State, has committed suicide by stabbing herself to death. Friends say she committed suicide after complaining about her husband’s poor sexual performance since they got married. Leadership reports that Nancy complained bitterly to a relative that she got to know... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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NYSC member reportedly stabbed to death in Imo state (Viewer’s Discretion)

A Batch C NYSC member popularly known as Hope was reportedly stabbed to death in his room in Aboh Mbise local government of Imo state last Saturday June 6. According to reports, someone broke into his room while he slept and attacked him. Eyewitnesses say he was stabbed to death by the person who’s... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Cheating husband stabbed to death by lover’s son

Edoigiawerie Osayande couldn’t have envisaged his untimely death when he left his wife and kids and went on a hot chase to his girlfriend’s house. On getting there, he was confronted by the son of his lover who sent him to an early grave, by hacking him and erupting his organs. According to reports by... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Desmond Elliot’s mother beams with pride at her son’s inauguration (See Photos)

Nollywood actor turned politician Desmond Elliot was inaugurated into the Lagos House of Assembly yesterday and one person was particularly ecstatic. The event was attended by many Nollywood stars like Ramsey Noah, and Monalisa Chinda but none shone as much as Elliot’s mother did.

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June 10, 2015

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Nuhu Ribadu: Boko Haram and the global terror network

by Nuhu Ribadu Since we now have a new government with a leader who is from the Muslim North, largely affected by the insurgency, there are new windows. The world should, for once, come together and help Nigeria in all aspects necessary to tackle this problem. When Boko Haram’s murderous campaign got to a head... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Miley Cyrus’ interview with Paper is incredibly weird

You think Miley Cyrus is weird, then this creepy interview with Paper Magazine you are about to read will make you screech. Actually, maybe not. You might expect it. Even though she has a great relationship with her parents, Billy Ray & Tish Cyrus, she also refers to them in the interview as “conservative-ass motherf**kers.” She... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Ramsey Nouah channels his inner Joan Rivers, takes swipe at female celebrity style

Veteran actor, Ramsey Nouah has bemoaned the attitude of his colleagues who spend tons of money on designer dress to walk the red carpet to their own financial detriment. He didn’t call out names but he dissed quite a number of them in a chat with ThisDay Magazine. “Running red carpets, for instance, in Hollywood is... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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If you’ve been wondering what Reuben Abati would do next, this is it (PHOTOS)

When one door closes, you move on to the next door and that’s what Dr Reuben Abati just did. The former presidential spokesperson has now moved to Oxford, London, for further studies. The former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan, says he has gotten a lot of questions regarding... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: BBOG group hopeful, Saraki new senate president, Presidency ashamed, More stories

Fayose takes a swipe at Tinubu over Saraki’s victory. YNaija BBOG hopeful after military moves command to Maiduguri. Leadership Presidency ashamed of spiritual cleansing of Aso villa rumor. YNaija Amosun, Mimimah promises to end Boko Haram. Leadership Court acquits child bribe who murdered her husband. Leadership Saraki as Senate President, Dogara as speaker. ThisDay Bello... Read More

boko haram, child bride, Dogara, Saraki, Tambuwal, tracklist

June 10, 2015

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Joseph Mbu, lion of the police force, accused of torture

Joseph Mbu probably never felt content enough being called the lion of the Police force. Mbu, who roars with rage and regularly threatens to pounce on his preys, appears to have picked on a prey that bites. A foreign exchange dealer and businessman, Alhaji Suleiman Yerima, has accused the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone... Read More

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Joseph Mbu, Police Force, torture

June 10, 2015

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These betrayers- Saraki and Dogara- are not members of our party – APC

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has implored the national leadership of the party to take punitive action against Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, for anti-party activities. In a statement released by the publicity secretary, Joe Igbokwe, the Lagos chapter of the party said it was disheartening... Read More

APC, Betrayers, Bukola Saraki, Joe Igbokwe, Yakubu Dogara

June 10, 2015

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Secondary school girl brings her entire family to beat up teacher (PHOTOS)

A student of Ozar secondary school, Asa in Ukwa West LGA of Abia State, who was sent home by one of her teachers, Mrs Njoku on Monday to cut her hair, returned with her mother and elder siblings to attack teachers and students . The JSS 2 student, Precious Nwadike, had earlier been warned by same teacher... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Tinubu is a local champion whose political career is dying – Bode George

National Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has described the National Leader, All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as a local champion whose political career is fast declining. He made the assertions during a telephone interview with Punch Newspapers, while reacting to the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki as the Senate President. George, said his... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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West African military chiefs were in town yesterday to discuss Boko Haram (See Photos)

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence staff as well as that of Cameron, Chad, Niger Republic, were in Abuja on Tuesday, June 9. The Heads of Intelligence and Security Agencies of the countries converged in the nation’s capital to discuss the operation of the modified version of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the fight against Boko Haram. See photos... Read More

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Abuja, boko haram, Military chiefs, West Africa

June 10, 2015

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Fayose’s reaction to Saraki’s victory is a shade to Tinubu

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose- while hailing the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki and Hon Yakubu Dogara as the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectively,- took a major swipe at Ahmed Bola Tinubu. In his statement released through his Spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, after the National Assembly elections, he said: “With what happened at the... Read More

Ayo Fayose, bola tinubu, Bukola Saraki, reaction, Yakubu Dogara

June 10, 2015

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How Tinubu reacted to yesterday’s double shocker (WATCH)

On Tuesday, June 9, Senator Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, emerged as Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. They were not the candidates of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, who were at the International Conference Centre, with other APC Senators, when the election occurred. After being sworn-in, APC National... Read More

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President Buhari holds private meeting with security chiefs

Marwa resigned from PDP last week, returns to APC today

Prophet informs Fayose that his battle is not yet over

Ex-Bayelsa governor, Sylva cleared of N19b fraud charges

NGO urges the new National Assembly to protect the girl child

Angry pensioners protest in Osun state (PHOTOS)

#OnigbeseWednesdays: Unity Bank is not playing with their debtors

Meet the man who makes millions and drives a taxi

Tinubu’s wife refuses to shake hands with Senate President Bukola Saraki

Today’s rain caused floods in parts of Lagos

Tosin Lawson: The cofoundHER interview

G7 leaders disclose reasons they’re supporting Buhari

5 important things to note from Tuesday’s dramatic National Assembly election

Oduwa Agboneni: The cofoundHER interview

Housewife allegedly stabs self to death over husband’s poor sexual performance

NYSC member reportedly stabbed to death in Imo state (Viewer’s Discretion)

Cheating husband stabbed to death by lover’s son

Desmond Elliot’s mother beams with pride at her son’s inauguration (See Photos)

Nuhu Ribadu: Boko Haram and the global terror network

Miley Cyrus’ interview with Paper is incredibly weird

Ramsey Nouah channels his inner Joan Rivers, takes swipe at female celebrity style

If you’ve been wondering what Reuben Abati would do next, this is it (PHOTOS)

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: BBOG group hopeful, Saraki new senate president, Presidency ashamed, More stories

Joseph Mbu, lion of the police force, accused of torture

These betrayers- Saraki and Dogara- are not members of our party – APC

Secondary school girl brings her entire family to beat up teacher (PHOTOS)

Tinubu is a local champion whose political career is dying – Bode George

West African military chiefs were in town yesterday to discuss Boko Haram (See Photos)

Fayose’s reaction to Saraki’s victory is a shade to Tinubu

How Tinubu reacted to yesterday’s double shocker (WATCH)

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