Azeez

February 23, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari apologises for attack on Dapchi school, El-Rufai sues Shehu Sani, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his apology for the attack on Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, which led to the abduction of its students in Yobe State. Buhari apologised in a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. He described... Read More

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Wizkid

February 23, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid’s ‘Daddy yo’ to feature in forthcoming Hollywood movie | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid’s ‘Daddy yo’ to feature in upcoming Hollywood movie British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega has revealed that ‘Daddy yo’ , a song by Wizkid will be one of the soundtracks in his forthcoming movie, ‘Pacific Rim... Read More

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February 22, 2018

The Late 5: Tinubu accuses Oyegun of sabotage, Buhari meets Obasanjo, Gowon, others, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Senate has asked the Federal Government not to handle attack on Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State, like the case of the Chibok girls. This was after the adoption of motion at the plenary on Thursday which was moved by Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim... Read More

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February 22, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Meryl Streep attacks Harvey Weinstein for using her as defense | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Burna Boy working on new project with Timbaland and Skrillex After releasing his new project ‘Outside’ some weeks ago, Burna Boy is currently working with American record producers; Timbaland and Skrillex in the studio. He released videos... Read More

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February 21, 2018

The Late 5: Senate northern caucus sacks chairman, Billy Graham dies at 99, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Northern Senators caucus has sacked its Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu following allegations of misappropriating N70m belonging to the group. Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu who presided over Wednesday’s plenary announced Senator Aliyu Wamakko as the new chairman. While speaking to newsmen, Senator Shehu... Read More

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February 21, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Rihanna gets birthday shout out from Chris Brown | Wizkid drops ‘soco’ | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Banky W announces restructuring of EME Records Singer Banky W has announced the dissolution of Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) as a record label. In an Instagram post, Banky W said the outfit has now been... Read More

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Kachikwu

February 20, 2018

The Late 5: Kachikwu says FG won’t sell refineries, Court dismisses corruption case against Nnamani, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is incapable of conducting credible election in Nigeria. Wike said this when the German Ambassador to Nigeria. Dr. Bernhard Shlagheck, visited him at the Government House in Port Harcourt. He urged... Read More

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February 20, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Blac Chyna’s sex tape leaked, lawyers react | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Toni Braxton engaged to Birdman Toni Braxton and Birdman have taken their relationship to the next level by engaging each other. Toni was spotted wearing a ring few weeks after rumours of their engagement made news.... Read More

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February 19, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari says Nigerians have to make sacrifices to fight corruption, FG queries Magu, Keyamo, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Former governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu has said only ill-health can stop President Muhammadu Buhari from contesting in 2019. While speaking to journalists, Kalu said Buhari was ready for the task. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected the request... Read More

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February 18, 2018

The Late 5: APC faction suspends El-Rufai, 475 Boko Haram suspects released, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Catholic Church has announced its return to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) after a five-year absence. A delegation of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, led by Rev. Fr. (Prof.) Cornelius Omonokhua, appeared at the expanded National Executive Committee and quarterly meeting of... Read More

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February 17, 2018

The Late 5: JAMB officials unable to account for N83m, Army denies knowledge of Shekau’s whereabouts, and other top stories

Here are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will lead some other members of the party to pay a condolence visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura. Buhari recently lost two members of his extended family. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation... Read More

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February 16, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Jennifer Aniston and Justin Therox announce separation after two years | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Banky W speaks about his skin cancer surgery Singer Banky W has revealed that he has not dully recovered from his skin cancer disease, even after the surgery. In a video released by THE NET, the... Read More

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February 15, 2018

The Late 5: South Africa gets new president, Nigeria drops in latest FIFA ranking and other top stories

These are the Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to take Nigeria to the next level, despite challenges being faced by the country. Buhari made the promise at the induction of the Nigerian Air Force’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Tsaigumi, in Kaduna. The President said his administration was determined to overcome all... Read More

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February 15, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Meek Mill asking to be released, says cop who arrested him lied | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Olamide signs two new acts Olamide has signed two new artistes to his record label, YBNL. The rapper announced the signing of Lyta and Limerick on Instagram. The label boss shared teasers of soon-to-be-released videos... Read More

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February 14, 2018

The Late 5: JAMB clerk denies snake story, Army says Boko Haram has returned to recovered areas, and other top stories

These are the Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Rogers Nicholas has said Boko Haram insurgents have returned to places captured by the Nigerian Army. He said this on Wednesday, during a press conference in Maiduguri, Borno state capital. Nicholas said the army has been pursuing members of the sect... Read More

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February 14, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé shuts down an actress for touching Jay-Z’s chest | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Shatta Wale reportedly arrested over arson threats After he threatened to commit arson, Ghanaian superstar, Shatta Wale has reportedly been invited by the Ghana Police Authority. The artiste had threatened to burn down churches, after a... Read More

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February 13, 2018

The Late 5: Shehu Sani presents snake repellents to JAMB, Army says Shekau is disguising as a woman, and other top stories

These are top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Nigerian Army has said information at its disposal revealed that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau now disguises as a woman in an effort to escape from the Theatre of Operation. Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement on Tuesday said Shekau has abandoned his... Read More

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February 13, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Kim Kardashian vows to sue media outlets for revealing identity of her surrogate | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Ubi Franklin pictured with estranged wife, Lilian Esoro After their marriage hit the rocks in 2016, actress Lilian Esoro and her estranged husband, Ubi Franklin have been spotted together for the first time. The duo... Read More

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February 12, 2018

The Big 5: JAMB suspends official over ‘swallowed’ N36m, Liberia’s Sirleaf wins Mo Ibrahim prize, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should monitor today. Nigerians who own property in the United Kingdom have approached the Federal Ministry of Finance’s Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) for help, following the country’s new regulation on ‘Unexplained Wealth Orders’. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Ministry of Finance’s... Read More

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February 9, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari fires Justice Ademola, Tokode, Yahaya Bello taunts Catholic Bishops, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that drove conversation today. Kassim Afegbua, spokesman of former military President, Ibrahim Babangida has said his life is in danger. Afegbua said since he issued a statement discrediting the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, his experience in the last few days has been traumatic. He added that... Read More

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February 8, 2018

The Big 5: Obasanjo says he has no candidate for 2019, Trump’s aide resigns, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should monitor today. Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, says he has no candidate for any political office in 2019. He said this on Wednesday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential library, Abeokuta, during a courtesy visit by a youth group from Delta State led a governorship... Read More

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February 7, 2018

The Late 5: FG says NHIS boss won’t escape investigation, Army to begin military operation in Benue, and other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation in Nigeria today. The Federal Government has said the reinstatement of the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf will not stop the investigation of allegations against him. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed said this in reaction to the reinstatement of Yusuf... Read More

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February 7, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari reinstates suspended NHIS boss, Fayose demands an apology from the police, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should monitor today. Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has called on the people of the state to defend themselves if attacked by herdsmen. The governor, who spoke on a radio programme titled, ‘Issue of the moment’ on Tuesday, said it was necessary for the people... Read More

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February 6, 2018

The Big 5: Okorocha wants Buhari to reply Obasanjo’s letter, Police declare IBB’s spokesman wanted, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories you should be monitoring today. The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has declared Kazeem Afegbua, spokesperson to former dictator, Ibrahim Babangida wanted over the statement he issued on his behalf. In a letter signed by Afegbua, Babangida advised Nigerians to do away with analogue leaders and embrace those of... Read More

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February 2, 2018

The Big 5: Obasanjo berates N’Assembly for not checking Buhari’s excesses, APC dismisses Coalition for Nigeria, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should be monitoring today. Suspended Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mounir Gwarzo reportedly paid N1.7bn as severance package to 44 members of staff of the commission without approval from the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun. Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, has... Read More

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February 1, 2018

The Big 5: Suicide bomber attacks IDP camp, Senate summons IGP over Benue killings, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should be monitoring. About five people have been killed after a suicide bomber attacked an internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Wednesday. Chairman, Borno State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Ahmed Satomi, told journalists that at the Dalori IDP camp five... Read More

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INEC

January 30, 2018

The Big 5: APC to present report on true federalism, INEC not comfortable with number of registered parties, and other stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should be monitoring today. The All Progressives Congress is to present the report of its panel on true federalism to members of the public on Wednesday. The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the number of political parties may cause problem in the 2019 general... Read More

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January 29, 2018

Bruno Mars dominates with six awards | Full list of winners at the 2018 Grammys Awards

Bruno Mars dominated the 2018 Grammys Awards with six awards, including the Song of the Year and Album of the Year. Rapper Kendrick Lamar swept the rap categories on Sunday night. Here’s a full list of winners; Album of the Year: “Awaken, My Love!” — Childish Gambino 4:44 — Jay-Z DAMN. — Kendrick Lamar Melodrama... Read More

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January 29, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari says millions will join APC soon, Bruno Mars dominates the Grammys, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should be monitoring today. The Federal Government said it is investigating 200 whistle-blowing tips. It said the investigation involves tips on tax officials and taxpayers for under-declaration of taxes as well as demand and receipt of gratification by tax officials. President Muhammadu Buhari says he is... Read More

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January 28, 2018

The Big 5: Boko Haram terrorists sighted in Sambisa Forest, NEMA in fraud scandal, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should be monitoring today. The Nigerian Army has said Boko Haram terrorists have been sighted in Sambisa Forest, and seven of them have been killed in their latest encounter. Founder of Aiteo Group, Benedict Peters, has denied social media reports that he is funding the new... Read More

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