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Davido gives scholarship to young ‘If’ singer

Singer Davido has announced his decision to pay for a young boy’s education. A video clip of a boy who was out of school singing the artiste’s hit track ‘If’ had gone viral. [Read Also: DAVIDO CAN’T CONTAIN HIS EXCITEMENT AS R.KELLY REMIXES HIS HIT TRACK “IF”] The boy had reportedly been out of school because his... Read More

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FG to close five foreign missions

The Federal Government has approved the closure of five foreign missions and embassies. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday. “We do not want to indicate the embassies that will be closed yet because we are in the process of submitting the proposals, the cost analysis and also the political... Read More

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FG declares Monday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday May 29, as public holiday for the celebration of the 2017 Democracy Day. Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He congratulated Nigerians for witnessing another Democracy day which coincides with the second year anniversary of President Muhammadu Buhari.... Read More

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106 freed Chibok girls are medically stable – Minister

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan on Thursday said all freed Chibok girls are medically stable. The minister spoke at the 2017 National Children Day celebration in Abuja. AlHassan said the girls would be handed over to the ministry for proper integration into the society next week. She said those who require... Read More

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Buhari appoints Shinkafi as SMDF chief

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Hajia Fatima Shinkafi as the Executive Secretary and Head of the Secretariat of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF). Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, disclosed this at the inauguration of the Board of the SMDF on Thursday in Abuja. He said, “We remain committed to being guided... Read More

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Manchester Arena bomber’s father ‘was in a militant group’

Ramadan Abedi, father of Manchester Arena suicide bomber, Salman Abedi was once a member of a Libyan militant group with alleged ties to Al-Qaeda. Spokesman for Libya’s Deterrence Force, Ahmed bin Salem said Abedi’s father “was a member of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG).” Abedi was hunted by the regime of Moamer Kadhafi for his ties to the... Read More

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Attacks on Fani-Kayode shows Northern youth are brainwashed – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Thursday asked the Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) to stop its verbal attacks on former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB said the group was being sponsored to attack Fani-Kayode and other Southerners in support of the Biafran... Read More

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Ahmed Musa marries new wife, Juliet Ejue

Leicester City and Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa has married a new bride just weeks after allegedly abusing his ex-wife. A video footage of him exchanging vows with his girlfriend, Juliet Ejue has surfaced online. Musa allegedly separated from his first wife, Jamila who has two children for him.

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Nigeria cannot work with only fasting, prayer – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said prayer and fasting without commitment and hardwork cannot make the country better. He spoke in Abuja at an interactive session with senior civil servants on the recently signed three executive orders on the ease of doing business in Nigeria. Osinbajo said great economies and nations, as well as prosperity and abundance,... Read More

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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. THE WORLD HOLDS ITS BREATH AS PRESIDENT TRUMP FINALLY MEETS POPE FRANCIS President Trump is on the fourth day of his nine-day trip abroad. After visiting Saudi-Arabia and Israel, visiting their sacred sites and taking part in symbolic rituals, the President visited The Vatican. Referred to... Read More

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IPOB extends sit-at-home celebration to 10 Northern areas

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said it has extended its sit-at-home order to 10 areas in northern Nigeria and Abuja. IPOB said this in a statement by its publicity secretary, Emma Powerful on Wednesday. He gave the areas as Kano, Kaduna, Jos, Makurdi, Jigawa, Jalingo, Yola and Lafia. The statement said “We the indigenous people of Biafra... Read More

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Game of Thrones season 7 trailer finally released (WATCH)

The trailer for popular series Game of Thrones season 7 has finally been released. The 90-second video reveals some interesting scenes from the Emmy award-winning series. Watch below:

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Igbos do not want to secede from Nigeria – Iwuanyanwu

Businessman and politician, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has said Igbos have invested more into Nigeria than Yoruba and Hausa. He said this while as a special guest of honour at a National Unity summit organised by Arewa Ambassadors Congress of Nigeria. Iwuanyanwu said the people of the South East would oppose anyone who wanted to secede from Nigeria. He said... Read More

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Court grants ex-NNPC DG Yakubu leave for UK medical trip

Former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Andrew Yakubu has been granted leave to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment by a Federal High Court In Abuja on Wednesday, Punch reports. Prosecuting counsel, Ben Ikani who did not oppose the application urged the court to release the passport to the defendant’s lawyer,... Read More

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LAUTECH students protest, demand audience with Aregbesola (PHOTOS)

Students of the Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH) on Wednesday protested the continued closure of the institution in Osun State. The students who demanded an audience with the governor, Rauf Aregbesola also wanted a stable calendar and payment of their lecturers. They were however unable to speak with the governor who was said to be unavailable.... Read More

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Ghanaian pastor ‘heals’ members with french kiss (WATCH)

A video clip of a Ghanaian pastor ‘healing’ a member of his congregation through an ‘holy kiss’ has gone viral online. In the video being shared online, the pastor was seen speaking before approaching a member of his church and planting a long kiss on her lips. Watch: Ghanaian Pastor giving HOLY FRENCH KISS for... Read More

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PDP is the only party that can save Nigeria – Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can rescue Nigeria from its current situation. The governor spoke after the premiere of the Stage Adaptation of Elechi Amadi’s ‘Concubine’ by Imo Edward on Tuesday night in Port Harcourt. According to him, the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee was the saviour... Read More

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David Mark’s tenure as Senate President was a failure – Ortom

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said the eight years tenure of Senator David Mark as Senate President was a waste. Ortom said this while reacting to a statement credited to the Senator who chided his government for distributing wheelbarrows. The governor had denied distirbuting such to youths in the state, stating that the pictures... Read More

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UK deports 35 Nigerians for immigration offences

The United Kingdom on Wednesday deported 35 Nigerians over immigration-related offences in the country. According to NAN, the deportees arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos around 5:50 am. They were transported with a chartered Titanic Airways aircraft with registration Number: G-POWO. The deportees comprised 30 males and five females. [Read Also: 90 NIGERIANS DEPORTED BY SOUTH AFRICA] They were... Read More

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Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting (PHOTOS)

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. See photos:

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Why I ran away from Boko Haram camp – Arabic teacher

A former Boko Haram Arabic teacher, Ibrahim Suleiman has said he left the terrorist group because of its barbaric and unislamic practices. Suleiman had surrendered to the military after escaping from Sambisa forest along with his three children. While speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri on Wednesday, he became a member to rescue... Read More

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Wizkid to drop ‘Sounds From The Other Side’ in July

Singer Wizkid has said he would release his first body of works under the RCA records on July 7. The ‘Star Boy’ said this while speaking with US online platform, Revolt TV on Tuesday. The project entitled ‘Sounds From The Other Side’ will feature international stars such as Diplo, Drake, Trey Songz and Chris Brown. He said, “Afrobeat... Read More

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Settle Blackface publicly to stop attacks, Zakky tells 2face

Singer Zakky Azzay has advised 2face Idibia to settle disgruntled former bandmate, Faze financially. Blackface had repeatedly alleged that the music icon stole some of his songs. He also accused 2face of sabotaging his career, stating that he was a lazy musician. 2face recently warned Blackface to apologise or face trial in court. In an... Read More

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No court can prolong your tenure | Falana tells Fayose

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the bid by Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose was anomalous. The governor on Monday had said he would contest in 2018 to complete his aborted first tenure. The Supreme Court in 2014 had nullified his impeachment in 2006 just seven months to the end of his term. Falana... Read More

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Armed Forces will remain totally loyal to Buhari – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters has said the coup warning issued by Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai was only to caution soldiers not to derail from military ethics. Defence spokeperson, Maj. General John Enenche said this at a press briefing on Wednesday. Enenche said the Armed Forces remains loyal to the Commander-in-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari. He... Read More

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Economic sabotage: Ifeanyi Ubah’s actions punishable by death – DSS

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Services has said the offence committed by Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil and Gas Ltd, Ifeanyi Ubah is punishable by death. The secret police had arrested Ubah for allegedly diverting about 80 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (commonly called petrol), kept in his custody by the... Read More

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Osinbajo condemns Manchester Arena terror attack

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the terrorist attack on Manchester Arena during a concert on Monday. In a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande on Tuesday, Osinbajo condoled with the government of the United Kingdom. He wrote, “Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, strongly condemns the despicable terrorist attack on innocent... Read More

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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. “I AM SO SORRY” | ARIANA GRANDE HEARTBROKEN AFTER MANCHESTER ARENA EXPLOSION US singer, Ariana Grande, has expressed her shock following the suspected terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena during her concert. About 19 people are reported to have died in the attack which happened... Read More

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Wike is simply craving attention – Amaechi

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaech.i has said governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has gone “mad again.” He was responding to an allegation that he (Amaechi) is a sponsor of cultist groups and activities in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, Amaechi urged Governor Wike to approach the court. “Yesterday, the... Read More

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Manchester Arena attacker identified as Salman Abedi

by Azeez Adeniyi The police has said the attacker who bombed the Manchester Arena during a concert by Arian Grande on Monday night was by 22-year-old Salman Abedi. Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Ian Hopkins said no further details can be given presently. “The priority remains to establish whether he was acting alone or as... Read More

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