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Carnage in Borno town as #BokoHaram attack, maim residents and police
by James Sambo Kukawa town, in Borno State was attacked on Monday by gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram terrorist sect. The insurgents reportedly burnt down Kukawa police station,…
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Under construction: We assess exactly how the Synagogue building collapsed
by Joachim MacEbong The recent collapse of a five storey building in the premises of the Synagogue Church of All Nations complex on Friday, 12th of September has posed fresh questions…
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I never slept with Lil Wayne and Drake – Nicki Minaj
by Kolapo Olapoju For all those who thought Nicki Minaj was sexually involved with label mate, Drake Graham, and label boss, Lil Wayne - the rapper says it never happened.…
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Axe men: Cultists threaten to kill female lecturer in Yabatech
by Kolapo Olapoju Two suspected cultists, who are students of Yaba College of Technology, have been nabbed for threatening to kill their lecturer, Mrs Abraham Ibe. The pair, 24-year-old Tayo Ogunyomi and…
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Sexy pair: Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend heat up the red carpet
by Mark Bassey Real Madrid superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo and model girlfriend, Irina Shayk were a sexy pair at the Professional Soccer League (LFP) Awards. The couple stepped out together on the night of Monday…
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How prostitutes duped pensioner of N2.3million
by Iyobosa Omoregie A 68-year-old retired civil servant has lost N2.3 million, which he just withdrew from a bank, to prostitutes at Interbua roundabout, in Asaba, Delta. The incident occurred last…
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Jonathan approves appointment of Deputy Group Managing Director for NNPC
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Bernard O.N. Otti, the NNPC's current Group Executive Director (Finance and Accounts) as the new Deputy Group Managing Director/Group…
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Kwankwaso declares interest in running for Nigeria’s Presidency
by Aminu Tukur The Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Presidency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Kwankwaso…
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Shocker! Stephanie Okereke has cut her hair (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus is rocking a new hairstyle. The actress cut off her hair to a shorter one, saying she got annoyed with her 'hair split.…
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Clumsy gang member accidentally shoots self with his gun
by Temitope Onitiju According to Fresno police, a gang member shot himself with his own gun, while trying to retrieve it from his pocket. Police officers were answering a report of…
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Family affair: Father and son to die by hanging for mudering farmer
by Damilola Jagun The High Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a father, Jimoh Ayeni and his son, Haruna Ayeni, have been given a death sentence for murdering a farmer, Chief…
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Aregbesola wants urgent return of Nigeria to Parliamentary rule
by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has stated that democracy in Nigeria would thrive more at the federal level, if the country returns to the parliamentary system of government.…
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Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal formally defects to APC
by James Sambo The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has ditched the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC.…
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“Stop threatening me!” Amaechi warns Presidency
by Azubuike Azikiwe Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has warned the Presidency and spokesperson, Reuben Abati to be careful of threatening him, while also adding that he never made any…
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Prosecutors to appeal Oscar Pistorius’ trial verdict
by Chidi Okoye Prosecutors have indicated their intention to appeal the verdict and sentencing of Oscar Pistorius. The Paralympian was last week, given a 5-year sentence for culpable homicide in the murder…
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#BokoHaram survivors give shocking accounts of their ordeal
by Kolapo Olapoju A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), claims that women and girls taken by Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, are used in combat operations, forced to lure men…
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German expartriate killed, another abducted by gunmen in Ogun
by James Sambo The news agency, Reuters, is reporting that gunmen have abducted a German expatriate worker, and killed another one in Ogun state. The incident occurred on Friday, when…
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Hungry thief faces time for misappropriating pot of soup
by Azubuike Azikiwe A 28- year-old man, Abiodun Ojedokun, has been sentenced to six days of community service for stealing a large pot of soup. The convict, was arraigned on…
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Remember Nfana Ibaga? 2face makes new video for classic jam (WATCH)
by Damilola Jagun Nfana Ibaga was one of the first hit songs 2face Idibia had in his career. The single was off his début solo album, 'Face 2Face', and it…
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Stephen Keshi wants Ghana job, but Ghana says ‘no chance
by Ubong Nduonofit Former Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed to a Ghanaian radio station, his desire to take up the job of head coach of the Black Stars of Ghana. While speaking…
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Rice industry has attracted N256 billion investment – Agriculture Minister
by Kolapo Olapoju Going by the comments of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the rice sector has attracted N256 billion worth of investments in the last three years. The Minister of Agriculture and…
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Kanye West turns down N741million to perform in Las Vegas
by Damilola Jagun According to the folks at TMZ, American rapper, Kanye West has turned down an offer that could make him the highest paid entertainer on the Las Vegas Strip.…
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Nigeria is giving football world a headache – Issa Hayatou
by Ubong Nduonofit On the back of Thursday's court ruling, Nigeria football looks to be heading into a dark spell, as indications hint that world football governing body, FIFA…
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GEJ is back! President and Bishop Oyedepo returns from Israel pilgrimage
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in the country in the wee hours of Monday, 27 October, after visiting Israel for a brief pilgrimage. The President, who departed for…
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Federal Government to introduce toll on Nigeria’s borders
by James Sambo The Federal Government is set to introduce toll payments at Nigeria’s borders with neighboring African countries. The new development was revealed on Friday, 24 October, by the…
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Nigerian cocaine smuggler left to die in Madrid airport over Ebola fears
by Chidi Okoye A Nigerian man was left to die at Madrid’s international airport over fears that he had the Ebola virus disease. The incident occured at about 5 pm on…
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“God delivered me” – @realFFK speaks on his drug abuse history
by Kolapo Olapoju A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has revealed that at some point in his life, specifically thirty years ago, he had a drug abuse problem,…
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Nigeria ranks 31 on list of world’s most corrupt nations – Transparency International
by Godwin Akanfe According to the Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 released by Transparency International, Nigeria is the 31st most corrupt nation in the world. The index scores 177 countries and territories…
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Labour threatens strike over planned removal of minimum wage from exclusive list
by James Sambo Organised labour has threatened to embark on a strike action, if federal lawmakers carry on with the plan to remove the minimum wage from the exclusive legislative…
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Amaechi is a failed liar – Patience Jonathan responds to Rivers State Governor
by Azubuike Azikiwe The first lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan has reacted to the comments made by Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, that he fell out with her over…
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