Day: 11 June 2017

Azeez June 11, 2017

We didn’t raid CJN Onnoghen’s home – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied rumours that it raided the house of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. The agency also denied that it found $9…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

Notorious kidnapper Evans keeps victims until they pay last penny – Police

The Police on Saturday said notorious kidnap kingpin, Chukwudi Dumeme Onuamadike known as Evans collects millions of dollars as ransom from his victims. Evans was arrested on Saturday in Lagos…

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Tolu June 11, 2017

10 office outfit ideas to get you excited about work this week

Saying goodbye to the weekend is pretty tough but figuring out work outfits for the new week can be even more daunting. …

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Azeez June 11, 2017

See photos of luxurious houses owned by notorious kidnapper, Evans

Photos of properties of notorious kidnappers Evans has been released. Evans who is known for abducting high-profile personalities evaded arrest for five years. He was however arrested in one of…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

Arewa youth ultimatum: We are more divided than ever – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said the ultimatum given to Igbos living in the North could lead to anarchy. He said this while reacting to a quit notice served…

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Roqeebah June 11, 2017

Remember when Kellyanne Conway said Donald Trump didn’t fire Comey over Russia?

Well, she must be turning in alternative spaces right now because as we have all become well acquainted with facts, James B. Comey's firing by President Donald Trump had plenty…

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Editor June 11, 2017

[The Church Blog] The #HallelujahChallenge wave finally hits America big

The #HallelujahChallenge started as a simple idea of giving praise and worship to God based on an earlier leading from Him but it has gone far beyond that. Just like…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

10 million out-of-school Nigerian children may become suicide bombers – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said over 10 million children being out of school in the country is alarming. Saraki warned that the children may “constitute the next generation of…

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Editor June 11, 2017

[The Church Blog]: Nathaniel Bassey brings Kingsley Innocent into limelight through #HallelujahChallenge

The ongoing 30-day praise/prayer/worship session tagged #HallelujahChallenge organised by music maestro; Nathaniel Bassey hasn't been all about all of the popular/hit songs; it's been completely about Holy - spirit inspired songs…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

Nigeria cannot afford to experience another civil war – Okowa

Delta State Governor  Ifeanyi Okowa has sais Nigeria cannot afford to experience another civil war. The governor was speaking Sunday at the second anniversary thanksgiving service of the 6th Assembly…

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Editor June 11, 2017

The Media Blog: Theresa May lost that election but won herself some prime media covfefe

If you thought Hillary Clinton suffered, think again. Her position as the biggest election fail of the year has been taken away from her by one Theresa May. Anyway you…

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Editor June 11, 2017

[The Church Blog] #HallelujahChallenge: Number of Instagram Live worshippers rises above 32,000

With only 10 days into the #HallelujahChallenge, a multi-denominational praise and worship session convened by gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey, virtual worshippers have grown to over 32,000. This represents an increase…

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Editor June 11, 2017

[The Church Blog] “Club owners are not happy with Nathaniel Bassey’s” #HallelujahChallenge

If you are a millennial Christian and haven't been participating in the current #HalleluyahChallenge organised by Nathaniel Bassey, I wonder what exactly you've been doing online. The number of participants…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

Osinbajo sends team to investigate herdsmen attacks in Delta

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has sent a 7-man team to investigate activities of Fulani herdsmen in the State, Vanguard reports. This was after the member representing Ethiope East in the…

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Roqeebah June 11, 2017

Sorry to take you back but these amazing photos from the Comey hearing are totally worth it

How does one get a photo this good amidst all these photographers and on a day when the show promised to be spell-binding? Doug Mills joined The New York Times…

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Roqeebah June 11, 2017

Thought Experiment: What would American students do if they had to live the hell of LAUTECH students?

We all know one of the most tender pressure points in the land of the free (a.k.a America) is Race. In politics, welfare, opportunities, life, everything; even in academia. That's…

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YWriter June 11, 2017

The Church Blog: Nigerian Pastors need to stop being slow adopters

by Charles Odii When I sent the topic of this article to my friend who lives in the US, he called me immediately to air his contrary opinion. In his…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

Fake news media refusing to report ‘great economic news’ – Trump

President Trump on Sunday blasted "fake news" media for not reporting "great economic news" since he was elected. The president mentioned the number of jobs added since his election and…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

Donald Trump describes Comey as ‘very cowardly’ for leaking memo

President Donald Trump has described ex-FBI director, James Comey's decision to leak memo about a meeting with him as 'cowardly'. "I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo welcomes twins

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is now a father of twins with a surrogate mother, Portuguese media has reported. Reports say the twins, a boy and a girl, were born…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

How I bought $170,000 wristwatch, $6,000 phone – Arrested kidnapper

Arrested notorious kidnapper, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike known as Evans has explained how he spent ransoms he got from his activities. According to him, he bought two houses in Magodo Estate in…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

‘Boko Haram insurgents raid Adamawa village for food, medicine’

Boko Haram insurgents on Saturday night raided Kuda-kaya village in Madagali, Adamawa State, Premium Times reports. According to the newspaper, residents the insurgents came to steal food and medical supplies.…

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Op-ed Editor June 11, 2017

The Film Blog: Throwback to 2006 when a Nollywood fan was ‘wailing’

This is a reminder of how far we have come - from 2006 when this piece was published in the Guardian.   WHERE HAVE ALL THE BLOCKBUSTERS GONE? (OR, THE…

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Roqeebah June 11, 2017

Ivanka Trump’s controversial magazine cover, a photo of Comey’s hearing you haven’t seen | See our top 10 photos from last week

From James Comey's hearing, attacks in Borno, Ivanka Trump's controversial magazine cover to your first look at Nigeria's Twitter handle. See our top ten photos from the past week below:…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

I don’t think Theresa May has any credibility – Corbyn

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to get rid of Theresa May in a matter of days. In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror, Mr Corbyn says Labour will…

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Roqeebah June 11, 2017

“On October 1, 2017 we shall declare our independence” | See our top 10 quotes from the past week

What a dramatic week it has been. From Nigeria -where several groups have openly threatened the sovereignty of the nation - to America -where former FBI Director, James Comey delivered…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

‘Igbos will still fight each other if they get Biafra’

The first multi-national joint task force commander in the North East and delegate to the National Conference in 2014, General Jonathan Temlong has said Igbos will still fight amongst each…

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Azeez June 11, 2017

Nigerian Law School releases bar exam results

The Nigerian Law School has released final examination results conducted from April 22 to 28. Director-General, Nigerian Law School, Mr Olarewaju Onadeko, (SAN), made this known in a statement on…

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Op-ed Editor June 11, 2017

“Excellence is not innate, it is cultivated with effort and supported by passion” | Mimi Kalinda speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

 Mimi Kalinda’s love for Africa is clearly unparalleled.  It has constantly fueled her passion to empower Africans into seeing the big picture and taking up more leadership roles, whether in…

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Editor June 11, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog]: For women in abusive relationships, access to contraception could cost you your life

When we wrote about the illegal practice of stealthing that is currently gaining popularity in homosexual and heterosexual relationships, little did we realise, this was only an augury of a far…

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