Comedian, Tee A takes a time-out, postpones London concert

Cashing in: Nigerian Customs rakes in N3 trillion in revenue

by Akan Ido The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has been able to collect total revenue of N3,048,314,862,310.03 between January 2011 and August 2014. Spokesperson of NCS, Mr Wale Adeniyi who gave the figure at the I-Nigerian Initiative hosted briefing of the Forum of Spokespersons of Security and Response Agencies (FOSSRA) in Abuja said within the... Read More

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Edwin Clark writes PDP Chairman on opposition to GEJ’s re-election bid

by Akan Ido In response to a statement recently made by one Umar Ardo faulting the legality of President Goodluck Jonathan’s bid to recontest the 2015 elections, prominent Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark has written an open letter to the Peoples Democratic Party chairman, Adamu Mu’azu. In the letter, Clark pooh-poohed Ardo’s claims challenging him to... Read More

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Kim Kardashian tackled at Paris Fashion Week event (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Kim Kardashian is the latest victim of international prankster, Vitalli Sediuk. Mrs. Kanye West was left a little bit shaken as she was tackled and almost knocked to the ground as she arrived at the Balmain show at Paris Fashion Week today. According to TMZ reports, Kim, Kanye and Kris Jenner arrived at the... Read More

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Why I left the @APCNigeria – Ikimi explains, yet again

by Isi Esene Tom Ikimi, who recently dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today told newsmen that he left the party to earn his respect. He said this today while he was being received by PDP leaders at the party secretariat in Benin, the Edo State capital. He reiterated... Read More

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#BokoHaram kills pastor, teacher, 18 others in Borno

by Isi Esene Gunmen believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect reportedly attacked Shaffa and Shindiffu villages of Hawul Local Government Area of Borno killing a pastor, a teacher and eighteen others. The gunmen also set churches and residential building ablaze in an attack which went on for hours. The murdered pastor was... Read More

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We killed some #BokoHaram commanders in combat – @DefenceInfoNG

by Isi Esene Army spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade has given details of the fight against Boko Haram in the North-eastern part of the country. Olukolade addressed the press at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja today reeling out the progress made by the Nigerian troops in pushing back Islamic insurgents terrorizing citizens in the North-eastern state... Read More

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How I lost 10 members of my family to #Ebola – Liberian [LISTEN]

by Isi Esene M. Sahr Noowah, a man from Liberia has told the BBCRadio 5 live’s Drive how he lost ten members of his family to the dreaded Ebola virus. He said they got infected after caring for his infected wife at home. He said the response time of emergency health service personnel was slow... Read More

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It’s all over! Amber Rose files for divorce from Wiz Khalifa

by Akan Ido Online news platform, TMZ is reporting a split between Black & Yellow rapper, Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose. The couple who have a child together are reportedly heading to splitsville citing irreconcilable differences. Amber Rose is said to be gunning for full custody of their son, Sebastian. It’s not clear why the... Read More

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What was she thinking? Actress, Ronke Oshodi-Oke flaunts major cleavage in daring outfit (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Should Cossy Orjiakor be threatened by Yoruba actress, Ronke Oshodi-Oke? The pretty actress put her lady lumps out there for all to see on Saturday while attending Sulaimon Malaika’s album launch concert at the Haven Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. Other actors at the event were Fathia Williams, Dayo Amusa, Iyabo Ojo and more.... Read More

It gets real: Anenih, others in closed-door meeting with Gov. Lamido

by Akan Ido Despite desperate denials from party members, it is becoming increasingly clear that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is perfecting plans to jettison the current Vice President, Namadi Sambo as President Goodluck Jonathan prepares to contest the 2015 elections. This has been made more apparent as a high-powered PDP delegation led by... Read More

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For the record: Full speech of Atiku Abubakar’s declaration speech (READ)

We need a strong, dynamic, decisive, competent and visionary leadership that can halt the current drift of the ship of state, fight corruption, create jobs, rebuild our infrastructure, provide social services and tackle insecurity in a decisive, robust multi-pronged way. This is the change we want and deserve and this is the change the APC is... Read More

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Former VP, @Atiku Abubakar formally declares intention to run for president in #Election2015

by Isi Esene Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has formally declared his ambition to contest the 2015 presidential elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abubakar, who yesterday released a campaign documentary stating his intent to fly the party’s flag next February, made his declaration at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The event... Read More

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Free at last: We no longer have #Ebola contacts under surveillance – Health Minister

by Isime Esene The Ministry of Health has declared Nigeria Ebola virus free. This piece of good news was made public by Dan Nwomeh, the Minister of Health’s spokesman, who posted tweets on the status of the deadly disease in the country. According to Nwomeh, the remaining twenty five Ebola contacts have been discharged from surveillance. See his... Read More

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Excuses? Lagos police admit that they may not find Dimgba Igwe’s killer

by Akan Ido Three weeks after the death of Dimgba Igwe, the Vice Chairman of The Sun Publishing Limited, the Lagos state police command has said it is having challenges apprehending the perpetrator of the crime. Igwe, 58, was killed by a hit and run driver who ran him over while jogging around Ago-Okota area of... Read More

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BUSTED: Naked female intruder breaks into actor, Keanu Reeves’ house

by Akan Ido A naked female intruder has been arrested by the police after entering into actor, Keanu Reeves’ house. This is the second time such incident is happening within a space of two days. Well, as the story goes, the Hollywood actor was not at home but his cleaning crew called him to report... Read More

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Exposed! The 3-boobed woman is a FAKE

by Akan Ido Jasmine Tridevil, the woman who went about claiming she underwent plastic surgery to get her an additional boob has been exposed a s a fake. Reports from the online news site, TMZ indicate that the woman only went around with a 3 breast prosthesis. Read the TMZ report below: Jasmine Tridevil has been making... Read More

Iyanya returns with sensual video for ‘Mr Oreo’ (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Triple MG artiste, Iyanya, has released the video to his banging hit track “Mr Oreo”. “Mr Oreo”, which is one of the tracks off the Triple MG album,was produced in-house by Selebobo the official MMMG producer. The video, directed by Mega Boi, is a compilation of pictures with a seductive, flirty feel... Read More

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Fresh out: Rapper, Olamide releases video for hit track ‘Awon Goons Mi’

by Akan Ido YBNL rapper, Olamide A.K.A “Badoo” releases the video for his smash hit, “Awon Goons Mi”. The track is a 3-minute delivery of amazing Yoruba rap by the prolific wordsmith. The video, directed by Unlimited L.A, features appearances from a host of popular faces in the Nigerian music industry ranging from Do2tun, to Phyno,... Read More

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You must appear before medical panel – Taraba Attorney-General tells Suntai

by James Sambo The controversy over Taraba governor, Danbaba Suntai’s state of health continues to linger as the state attorney-general insists that he faces a medical panel to confirm his fitness. Barr. Musa Tende, the attorney-general who was appointed by the Taraba Acting Governor, Garba Umar, made this decision public following Suntai’s refusal to appear before a five-man... Read More

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It’s official! Ex-VP, Atiku Abubakar drops 2015 campaign video (WATCH)

by Isi Esene With less than six months to the 2015 presidential elections the political turf is finally opening up with the official release of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar’s campaign video. The former VP who is no-doubt a front-runner in the race to be the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer in next year’s election has released a... Read More

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Fresh out: Wizkid drops new video for ‘In my bed’ (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Wizkid is out with a fresh video for ‘In my bed’, a track off his chart-topping new album, ‘Ayo’. The new album shot quickly to the top of the Nigerian charts immediately following its release last week. This shows how much his fans have longed for an album from the hardworking Starboy.... Read More

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It wasn’t us: Auditor-General’s office disowns alleged N123 billion fraud report indicting Oronsaye

by Isi Esene The Office of the Auditor General of the Federation (OAuGF) has dissociated itself from media reports alleging that a report from that office indicted a former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Stephen Oronsaye of complicity in a N123 billion Naira fraud. In a full page disclaimer published on... Read More

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#WhatsUpAfrica: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and zombie Christians

by Akan Id0 Reactions to the rift between Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and his wife, Anita have been divided with many seeing her decision to file for divorce has ‘ungodly’. #WhatsUpAfrica’s Ikenna Azuike beams his searchlight on reactions to the development which he thinks are far more revealing and interesting than the divorce case. According to... Read More

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Suspected killers of Kebbi finance director nabbed in Sokoto

by Aminu Tukur The police in Sokoto have arrested five people in connection to the killing of the Alhaji Yahaya Sa’idu, a Director of Finance, Kebbi Government House. Sa’idu was murdered about a week ago at Kwannawa Village in Dange Shuni Local Government Area of the state. According to police spokesman, DSP Almustapha Sani, the victim’s... Read More

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Soldier detained for molesting, shaving pastor’s hair in Delta

by Isi Esene A soldier attached to the 3 Battalion, Effunrun, Delta State, is facing disciplinary action for allegedly maltreating a clergyman, Felix Omas. The soldier was said to have been arrested for detaining the victim and shaving off his hair. According to Omas, the soldier, one of those stationed to guard a check point on... Read More

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September 22, 2014

Synagogue tragedy: How South African woman survived by drinking urine

by Isi Esene Days after she came out of the rubbles of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), South African Lindiwe Ndwandwe finally recounted her five-day ordeal, revealing that she survived on her urine. In a 20-minute video made available to THISDAY yesterday by Adaure Achumba, the West African correspondent of eNews Channel Africa... Read More