Osinbajo seeks Senate approval for $1.5bn loan

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has asked the Nigerian Senate to approve a $1.5 billion loan. The loan is part of the 2016-2018 External Borrowing Plan of the Federal Government, meant for projects in ten states, Premium Times reports. Details later.

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June 6, 2017

Harvard withdraws students admissions over offensive memes on Facebook

At least ten students have reportedly lost the opportunity of attending Harvard College after posting “obscene memes” to a private Facebook chat, the main Harvard student newspaper says. The memes shared as part of a private Facebook chat, included jokes about paedophilia, child abuse, sexual assault, and the Holocaust. Two of the incoming students agreed with... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Reps reportedly summon Adeosun, Okonjo-Iweala, others over alleged breach of Procurement Act

The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and her predecessor, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over alleged abuse and breach of the Procurement Act, 2007. The House Committee on Public Procurement, which invited the ministers, asked them to appear before it on Tuesday, Vanguard reports. Others expected to appear before the committee are,... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Man jumps off plane 30,000ft off the ground without parachute (WATCH)

A man jumps off a plane from 30,000 feet and lands without a parachute. The jumper had a three-man jump team who opened their parachutes at about 6,000 feet. However, he didn’t land on bare floor or in water. The Twitter user who shared the video wrote, “World Record National geograpic has paid $1 million... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Unemployment rate increases to 14.2% – NBS (FULL REPORT)

Statistician General of the National Bureau of Statistics of Nigeria, Dr Yemi Kale has released statistics of the number of unemployed people and the rate of unemployment for 2016. Kale highlights that unemployed persons has risen to 11.55 million in the fourth quarter (q4) of 2016 from 11.19 million in the third quarter (q3) which... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Osotimehin’s notable service will be remembered and honoured – Osinbajo

Yemi Osinbajo has expressed his deep sadness over the death of the Executive Director of the UNFPA, Prof Babatunde Osotimehin, who died on Monday, June 5. In a statement by his media, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo extended his condolences. The statement reads in part, “on behalf of the people and Government of the Federal Republic of... Read More

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Babatunde Osotimehin, Yemi Osinbajo

June 5, 2017

Court orders arrest of former Plateau Speaker

A Jos high court on Monday ordered the arrest of John Dabwan, a former Speaker of Plateau state house of assembly. The Judge, Felomina Lot, gave the order after revoking the bail he granted Dabwan in a case of issuance of a dud cheque in the sum of N3.8 million, The Cable reports. “The accused... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo reportedly released after over two months

The Nigeria police have reportedly released controversial blogger, Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo, after over two months. She was charged with a cyber crime on account of a recent post in which she accused David Ibiyeomie, a pastor based in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, of adultery. Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode her release on... Read More

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Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo

June 5, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Why we won’t intervene in sack of Lagos chaplain – CAN President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Supo Ayorinde has said the association will not intervene in the sacking of the chaplain of Lagos State chapel. 2. How we uncovered Dammy Krane’s credit... Read More

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June 5, 2017

“Americans actively interfere with electoral campaigns of other countries” – Putin

Russian President, Vladimir Putin said he didn’t hack the US election and doesn’t care who the president of the US is. Speaking to American TV host Megyn Kelly, Putin denied any involvement in the 2016 presidential election. This interview is coming after the FBI found significant evidence of Russian interference, sanctioned by Kremlin, Metro reports.... Read More

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June 5, 2017

#BBNaija: “He has nothing to explain to me” | Bisola speaks about her time with TTT (WATCH)

Big Brother Naija 2017 Ist runner up, Bisola Aiyeola, simply known as Bisola has said she has moved on with her life after she found out that fellow housemate, Thin Tall Tony, is married with kids. She said, “I don’t why he did that, you know, withheld information, that’s his game.” “I don’t want to... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Ivory Coast midfielder, Cheick Tiote dies after collapsing in training

Former Newcastle United midfielder, Cheick Tiote, has died after collapsing during training in China, a spokesman for the player has announced. He was aged 30. The Ivory Coast international spent seven years at the Tyneside club, making 138 league appearances. He joined Chinese second-tier side, Beijing Enterprises, in February. “It is with deep sadness I... Read More

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June 5, 2017

5 reported dead in Orlando shooting

Five people, including the shooter, are reported dead after a shooting at an Orlando, Florida business headquarters. The police say it is not a terrorism-related attack, instead, a work-related incident, CNN reports. The Florida Gov., Rick Scott, said, “over the past year, the Orlando community has been challenged like never before. I will remain in... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Donald Trump lashes Sadiq Khan in another tweet

US President, Donald Trump, has again hit the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, for saying Londoners should remain calm due to increased police presence. Khan had said after the attack, “Londoners will see an increased presence today and over the course of the next few days. There’s no reason to be alarmed.” Trump replied, “At... Read More

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June 5, 2017

“That tape is a product of a satanic collabo” | Dino Melaye responds to bribery audio of him

Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West), has said the tape of him bribing a Tribunal judge, Justice Akoh Ikpeme is a ‘satanic collabo’ of all those that released the tape. Sahara reporters had published an audio tape of the Senator speaking with Justice Akoh to overrule his case at the election tribunal. Speaking on Channels TV Politics... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Theresa May supports Sadiq Khan after Donald Trump tweet

UK PM, Theresa May, has backed the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, after US President Donald Trump blasted him in the aftermath of the London terror attack. Speaking at a press conference in Westminster, May said Khan was doing a good job and there was no reason to say anything wrong against him, Politico reports. ... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Former Minister, Babatunde Osotimehin, is dead

Former Minister for Health, Babatunde Osotimehin, has died, aged 68. The Executive Director of the United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA), died in the early hours of June 5, after a protracted illness. Until his death, Osotimehin lamented the high rate of maternal mortality due to government’s neglect of the health sector, especially pregnant women. He... Read More

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June 4, 2017

Pope Francis offers prayers for victims of London attack (LISTEN)

Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of the London terror attacks, as well as for the families of the victims. The prayers of the Pope came at the end of Mass on Pentecost Sunday, Vatican Radio reports. “May the Holy Spirit grant peace to the whole world,” Pope Francis prayed, “may He heal the... Read More

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June 4, 2017

Homosexuality on the increase, FG laments

The FG says homosexuality is on the increase in the country as Nigerian youths now have more tolerance towards it. The government said some youths had even staged a protest before the National Assembly for the repeal of the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act which prescribes a 14-year jail term for anyone who enters into... Read More

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June 4, 2017

London terror attack a sickening atrocity – Presidency (FULL STATEMENT)

The Federal government has reacted to the London terror attack which has reportedly claimed the lives of seven people, injuring over 40. In a statement through Yemi Osinbajo’s media aide, Laolu Akande, the FG described the attack as a “sickening atrocity by misguided people.” Osinbajo further sent his condolences to the family of the victims... Read More

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June 4, 2017

Buhari will return before June 11 – Orji Uzor Kalu

The former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, on Sunday, said President Buhari’s health has improved when he visited him in London last week. Kalu also assured Nigerians that the president would back in the country before June 11, urging Nigerians to desist from spreading messages of evil about the President’s health. Speaking in an... Read More

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June 4, 2017

Members of the N’Assembly to acquire N50m flats

Members of the National Assembly are reportedly subscribing to a mortgage facility that will make each lawmaker emit N2.5m every month. The lawmakers, Punch reports, are buying flats in an estate close to Apo Legislative Quarters in Abuja at N50 million each, while payment for each unit will be spread over 20 months. The Senate... Read More

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June 4, 2017

If Donald Trump doesn’t lead, the American people will – Al Gore

Former Vice President Albert Gore on Sunday chided President Donald Trump’s for decision to exit the Paris climate agreement, calling it a “reckless” choice that “undermines America’s standing in the world,” Al Gore said American business leaders and governors will move forward and reduce carbon emissions without Trump. “I think it was reckless; I think... Read More

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June 4, 2017

Rapper, Eva Alordiah, breaks up with fiance after a 16-month love story

After sharing a kiss for an engagement on stage at the Headies, Rapper Eva Alordiah breaks up with her fiance, Caesar. In a lengthy post she shared on her IG page, the rapper confirmed the end of her 16 months engagement to her fiance, Caesar Ume-Ezeoke. Eva and Caesar got engaged on January 1st 2016, a... Read More

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June 4, 2017

APC reportedly declared winner of Benue council poll without result

The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) has declared APC as the winner of the 23 local government chairmanship seats in the election held on Saturday. The Cable reports that BSIEC declared that the APC won all the councillorship positions, while some returned unopposed. BSIEC Chairman, John Tsuwa, who declared the results in Makurdi, the... Read More

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June 4, 2017

Buhari reportedly secures $50m for Enugu, Nsukka water scheme

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly secured a loan of $50 million from African Finance Corporation (AFC) for the upgrade of Enugu, Nsukka Urban Water Scheme. The Director General of VON, Osita Okechukwu, announced this on Saturday. The DG spoke in Enugu at the inauguration of Enugu State Caucus of the APC. Okechukwu, who is a... Read More

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June 4, 2017

Donald Trump slams the Mayor of London and JK Rowling has a ‘swift’ reply

British novelist, JK Rowling, responded to Donald Trump’s tweet on the Mayor of London’s comments, in the wake of the London terror attack. The Mayor of London had said residents should remain calm, as “there was no cause for alarm.” Trump said, “Do you notice we are not having a gun debate right now? That’s... Read More

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June 4, 2017

Kanu is not afraid of prison – IPOB

Pro-Biafra group, IPOB, have said that Nnamdi Kanu is not afraid of going back to prison. The group, in a statement, by its media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, published Daily Post, said this in the light of those calling for rearrest. The statement said the call grew from the success of the sit-at-home protest... Read More

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June 4, 2017

Mayor of London responds to London terror attack and Donald Trump is angry

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has reassured London residents and tourists that the city remains “one of the safest in the world”. “My heart goes out to the those who have lost loved ones and those affected by today’s attack. Tragically a Metropolitan police officer who was doing his job to keep our city safe... Read More

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June 4, 2017

Donald Trump asks to stop ‘political correctness’ and focus more on security

US President, Donald Trump, in what most likely looks like another reaction to the suspension of the travel ban, has tweeted that the world should focus more on security, rather than what is politically correct. We must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people. If we don't... Read More

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Osinbajo seeks Senate approval for $1.5bn loan

Harvard withdraws students admissions over offensive memes on Facebook

Reps reportedly summon Adeosun, Okonjo-Iweala, others over alleged breach of Procurement Act

Man jumps off plane 30,000ft off the ground without parachute (WATCH)

Unemployment rate increases to 14.2% – NBS (FULL REPORT)

Osotimehin’s notable service will be remembered and honoured – Osinbajo

Court orders arrest of former Plateau Speaker

Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo reportedly released after over two months

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

“Americans actively interfere with electoral campaigns of other countries” – Putin

#BBNaija: “He has nothing to explain to me” | Bisola speaks about her time with TTT (WATCH)

Ivory Coast midfielder, Cheick Tiote dies after collapsing in training

5 reported dead in Orlando shooting

Donald Trump lashes Sadiq Khan in another tweet

“That tape is a product of a satanic collabo” | Dino Melaye responds to bribery audio of him

Theresa May supports Sadiq Khan after Donald Trump tweet

Former Minister, Babatunde Osotimehin, is dead

Pope Francis offers prayers for victims of London attack (LISTEN)

Homosexuality on the increase, FG laments

London terror attack a sickening atrocity – Presidency (FULL STATEMENT)

Buhari will return before June 11 – Orji Uzor Kalu

Members of the N’Assembly to acquire N50m flats

If Donald Trump doesn’t lead, the American people will – Al Gore

Rapper, Eva Alordiah, breaks up with fiance after a 16-month love story

APC reportedly declared winner of Benue council poll without result

Buhari reportedly secures $50m for Enugu, Nsukka water scheme

Donald Trump slams the Mayor of London and JK Rowling has a ‘swift’ reply

Kanu is not afraid of prison – IPOB

Mayor of London responds to London terror attack and Donald Trump is angry

Donald Trump asks to stop ‘political correctness’ and focus more on security

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