Omoleye Omoruyi

Nigerian Customs announces plan to auction seized goods

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it would begin auction of seized and condemned goods starting July 1, 2017. Customs said it is reopening the suspended auction scheme after about 18 months following successful test running of the new electronic auction portal. The information was announced on its website at the weekend. “After... Read More

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Biafra: What we will do next – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), has reportedly revealed what it would do next after the successful May 30 sit-at-home. A MASSOB leader, Uchenna Madu, said that all the pro-Biafra groups would work together to actualize the goal through a United Nations-supervised referendum. He said, “MASSOB will continue to press... Read More

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London terror attack: Attacker shouted “This is for Allah” before stabbing girl – Eyewitness (WATCH)

Six people have been killed and 48 injured in the London terror attack that was reported earlier today. This is the third terror attack to strike the UK this year after a man drove a car into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in March and a bomb attack in Manchester Arena after Ariana Grande’s concert two... Read More

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Facebook introduces “safety check” after London terror attack

Social media network, Facebook, activated its “Safety Check” feature on Saturday after the London terror attack. The tool has been used in the past to determine if friends and family are safe and well. Metro UK reported that the tool has been used in the past during the Orlando attack and the attack at the... Read More

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My husband is recovering fast – Aisha Buhari speaks from London

Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has said the President is recovering and that he will return soon. She, however, urged Nigerians to continue praying for him, The Nation reports. She said this in a message to the 23rd Annunal Ramadan Lecture of Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria (ADS) held in Abuja, through her Senior Special Assistant... Read More

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Boy, 20, reportedly kidnaps father, collects N1m ransom

The police command in Oyo state have arrested 20-year-old Ibrahim Aliyu Babatunde, for kidnapping his father and collecting N1 million as ransom. Babatunde reportedly connived with three of his friends, Babuga Salihu (20), Aura Sands (20), and Amuda Yusufu (19), and kidnapped his father at his Igboora home town on May 17. They held him for... Read More

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21 feared dead as Boko Haram reportedly attacks villages near Chibok

At least 21 persons have been reportedly killed by Boko Haram in villages near Chibok in Borno state. A Chibok resident, Chibok Hassan, told TheCable that attacks happened on Sunday and Wednesday. According to Hassan, the attacks happened at Kaya and Gumsri. He said, “There is no single soul remaining there… The Boko Haram members... Read More

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Donald Trump asks court to consider travel ban after London terror attack

President Donald Trump talked about his travel ban in the wake of the London terror attack, also pledging support to the UK. On Twitter, he wrote, “We need to be smart, vigilant and tough. We need the courts to give us back our rights. We need the Travel Ban as an extra level of safety.”... Read More

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No plans to increase fuel price – Senate

The Nigerian Senate has denied media claims that the price of fuel is about to be increased. The upper legislative chamber said this following reports that a N5 levy would be imposed on every litre of diesel and petrol imported into the country. On Thursday, the Senate committee on works made available the report of a proposed bill... Read More

N5 for petrol, The Nigerian Senate

BREAKING: 6 people killed in London terror attack, 3 suspects shot and killed

Met Police Assistant Commissioner, Mark Rowley, says six people died in the attack on London Bridge and Borough Market. Armed police shot three male suspects. The vehicle that ran into people on London Bridge, CNN reports, continued to drive towards Borough Market where three attackers got out and attempted to stab people, including a police... Read More

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Cannabis reportedly cures 12-year-old girl of epilepsy

A 12-year-old girl from Tuscon, Arizona in US who suffered from a rare condition causing constant seizures that she was put into a coma, has been cured by cannabis. Annalise Lujan, suffered a severe seizure and was rushed to hospital where paramedics put her in a medically induced coma to stop any further damage to... Read More

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With N125bn the National Assembly is still underfunded – Senator

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi-Abdullahi (Niger North), in an interview with Punch talks about issues surrounding the 2017 Appropriation Bill and the National Assembly’s budget of N125 billion. On the issues of budget padding the senator explained that people do not understand the process and would therefore... Read More

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Young and gay | Ireland set to have first gay PM

Leo Varadkar is set to become the Republic of Ireland’s next taoiseach (prime minister). Varadkar, 38, will become the first gay taoiseach and will also be the country’s youngest ever leader. Varadkar beat his rival, Housing Minister Simon Coveney, with 60% of the votes to lead Fine Gael – the biggest party in the coalition... Read More

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A ghost must have done the double registration – Gov Bello replies INEC

The governor of Kogi state,Yahaya Bello has dismissed the allegation by INEC that he registered twice as a voter in Abuja and subsequently in Lokoja. Bello stated this when he spoke to State House correspondents in Abuja on Friday after observing the two-raka’at Juma’at prayer at the Aso Rock Mosque. Reacting to the allegation, Bello... Read More

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Federal Government reacts to Donald Trump’s pull out from the Paris Accord

The Federal government through the Minister of state for environment, Ibrahim Usman Jibril has reacted to Donald Trump’s pull out of the Paris climate deal. In a press release, the minister said Nigeria remains committed to the Paris Accord. PRESS RELEASE: United States Pulling Out of Paris Agreement #ParisAgreement #Nigeria #WorldEnvironmentDay pic.twitter.com/8GvTE6pZv2 — Environment Ministry... Read More

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They have killed me for the fifth time – Odunlade Adekola

Nigerian actor, Odunlade Adekola known for his hilarious roles in Yoruba movies has posted a video asking people to stop killing him. He said he had to voice out as this is the fifth time the news is breaking. He ends the post with a prayer. He said, “I am so surprised to hear it again... 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. 1. ‘Prophet Nnamdi Kanu’ heals IPOB supporter of stomach pains – Biafra claims A Facebook user posted on his page giving a story of how IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu healed an IPOB supporter of stomach pains after they shook hands. 2. We’ll pay salaries when the... Read More

biafra, kanu, Paris climate deal, trump

“I was involved with hard drugs” – Toyin Aimakhu recounts past life (WATCH)

Nigerian actress, Toyin Aimakhu has in an interview with Broadway TV has said smoking and hard drugs ’empowering’ the negative habits in her. She said, “I was focusing on things that don’t really matter. And I always choose people before me. I did not love myself enough. “I was losing things that didn’t work for... Read More

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Dino Melaye’s constituents march to INEC, demand recall of senator (PHOTO)

Hundreds of constituents from Kogi West Senatorial district on Friday marched to INEC’s headquarters in Lokoja demanding the recall of Senator Dino Melaye, who represents them at the National Assembly. Carrying banners with various inscriptions and singing anti-Dino songs, the constituents said they were tired of the ‘continuous embarrassment’ Melaye was causing them; also that... Read More

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“The President himself negotiated the Lagos-Calabar rail funding” – Osinbajo

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari personally re-negotiated the funding of the Lagos-Calabar rail project. He also disclosed that the Odukpani-Ikot Ekpene road was captured in the 2017 budget, adding that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Uguru Usani, has also proposed the reconstruction of the Calabar-Ogoja Road. Osinbajo said... Read More

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“Nigerians have confidence only in President Buhari” – Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central, APC) has said that the APC government was striving to ensure the country moves forward. He spoke on the sidelines of the 10th National Conference of School of General Education, Federal College of Education, Zaria. Sani noted the tremendous achievements recorded by Buhari in the areas of security, corruption and... Read More

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‘Prophet Nnamdi Kanu’ heals IPOB supporter of stomach pains – Biafra claims

A story on Facebook has claimed that an IPOB supporter got a handshake from the leader of the pro-Biafra group, Nnamdi Kanu and was healed of his stomach pains. The story posted by a Facebook user, Engr. Valentine Zimuzo Odogwu, claims Kanu has healing powers, aside from being a Biafra freedom fighter. The IPOB supporter also... Read More

IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu

Outbreak of bird flu in Abuja, 7 other states

The FG on Friday called the attention of the public to the outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in the FCT and seven other states in the country. The Director of veterinary and pest control services, federal ministry of agriculture and rural development, Gideon Mshelbwala, raised the alarm at a meeting with state commissioners of agriculture... Read More

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‘We’ll pay salaries when the second Paris Club fund is released’ – Governors

‎Nigerian governors say they will only pay salary arrears allowances as soon as the second cut of funds from the Paris Club loan refund is released. The refund is as a result of over-deductions from statutory financial allocations to the 36 states between 1995 and 2005 for debt servicing. There were allegations some months ago... Read More

Nigerian governors, Paris Club fund

Grammar gods! This is a letter from a local government handling primary education

A letter has emerged online of a letter from a Local Government and the errors are a reflection of the rot in the educational system in Nigeria. For the older ones who are through with Primary and Secondary education, you won’t want to forget that the topic, ‘Letter Writing’ came at various times before and even... Read More

Toro Local government

Court releases 58-year-old businesswoman who attempted suicide

The Magistrate court in Ebute-Metta has on Thursday, released a 58-year-old textile dealer, Taiwo Momoh, after she was arraigned for offences bordering on attempted suicide. After the court announced that her case had been dismissed as recommended by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Momoh stepped out of the dock, knelt down and started giving praises... Read More

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Senate advocate return of toll gate on federal roads

The Nigerian Senate is proposing the return of tolls on federal roads and the setting aside of 0.5 percent of fares paid by commercial bus/taxi passengers for interstate trips to generate funds for the rehabilitation and maintenance of roads in the country. Also, a proposal of N5 will be imposed on every litre of petrol... Read More

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Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo accuses court of imprisonment, despite meeting bail conditions

Nigerian journalist, Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo, has accused the Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, of keeping her behind bars, despite having allegedly met her bail conditions. Omololu-Olunloyo spoke from inside the Port-Harcourt prison, where she has been kept in custody since mid-March for alleged criminal defamation against a Port Harcourt based pastor, David... Read More

David Ibiyeomie, Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo

5 suspects arrested as police foil attempted bank robberies

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP’s) Intelligence Response Team (IRT) announced the arrest of five suspected armed robbers who planned to attack some banks in Lagos. The IRT Commander, ACP Abba Kyari, disclosed this on Friday in Lagos. The commander said that the suspects were arrested at Ikorodu and Ajah areas of Lagos State, as they were... Read More

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“Be very careful”, Wyclef Jean warns celebs about Donald Trump’s administration

In order not to end up like Kathy Griffin, Wyclef Jean advises celebrities not to delve into issues they don’t understand, especially as people misinterpret statements a lot. “If you’re the celebrity that’s speaking based on emotion, you don’t know what policy you’re talking about, they’re going to take that sound bite and make a... Read More

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