President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the end of Boko Haram insurgency is near and the people behind it knowing that, have resorted to desperate measures to ensure they stay relevant. He spoke on Sunday at the commissioning of the Pulaaku Radio in Yola, Adamawa. Buhari gave an assurance to Nigerians that his administration would put an...
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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of NN164,763,759 as school fees of the freed 106 Chibok girls studying at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa. The Garba Shehu said the money is for the second-semester fees of the girls. “Having successfully achieved the desired goals of the rehabilitation and reintegration programme, with...
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A pastor was killed Sunday morning by persons suspected to be Badoo members. The incident occurred at Lajo Road, near transformer in Igbogbo-Bayeku, The Nation reports. The pastor’s widow, Gloria and 10-month-old baby, Goodness, were said to have been found unconscious. They were rushed to Ikorodu General Hospital by policemen from Igbogbo Division. The attack occurred few...
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The former President, Goodluck Jonathan has described the Governor of Ekiti, Chief Ayodele Fayose, as a trail-blazer. According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Idowu Adelusi in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, President Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message he sent to the governor to mark the governor’s...
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Some interesting scorelines were seen in yesterday’s Premier League campaign, especially where Watford recorded their first back to back victory and, if not for a deflected shot, Manchester United would have drawn with Brighton at Old Trafford. For today, Everton‘s woes continued as Southampton sent them home with a scoreline of 4-1. FULL TIME: #SaintsFC...
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The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has disclosed that 10,000 children will be given dresses during the yuletide season. Highlights: The sewing and distribution of the clothes would take place in designated centres across the 16 local government areas of the state. The governor said he would buy 100 sewing machines to complement those to...
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The police have confirmed that a deputy commissioner charged with the 2005 murder of six people and a woman in Abuja has been reinstated. Why it matters: Ibrahim Danjuma and four other officers were found culpable and tried for the killing of the auto spare parts dealers between the night of June 7 and 8,...
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A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has delivered his first speech since dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku had, quit the ruling party, saying the party had failed to deliver on its promises and abandoned Nigerian youth A day later, he delivered a speech at the 2017 Founder’s Day Celebration of the American University...
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The house of the former leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf will be converted to a museum, the Borno government has said. The state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Dr Mohammed Bulama, disclosed this at the sidelines of the 9th National Council for Culture, Tourism and National Orientation held in...
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The former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace are reportedly going to be given £7.5 million as well as immunity from prosecution. Why it matters: Mugabe was deposed from his position in a bloodless coup, after he had ruled the country for 37 years. According to msn.com report, Mugabe is said to have struck...
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The Nigerian Army on Saturday repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Magumeri town, the headquarters of Magumeri Local Government Area, Borno. Highlights: As reported by The Nation, the insurgents attacked a military formation at Magumeri, about 32 km from Maiduguri. The insurgents attacked the area at about 6 p.m. and shot sporadically in...
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By Alexander O. Onukwue The internet broke on 19th November 2017 when #BAAD2017 happened. The traditional wedding ceremony between A-list musician/actor Banky W and AMVCA-winning actor Adesuwa Etomi was a genuinely exciting event for everyone who has followed the couple’s whirlwind romance post “Wedding Party”. But the spotlight was literally swept out from under by...
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A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar was welcomed by a large crowd who are members and supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Why it matters: Atiku had some days ago dumped the ruling APC, citing “failure” as the reason. Atiku, who has yet disclosed the platform he might be employing to contest in 2019, might...
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For anyone who choose to take a closer look at President Muhammadu Buhari and the criticism trailing his administration, it won’t take much time for such researcher to see the likely cause of such criticism. Since the President has chosen not to look inward like the proverbial crippled man that people complained of the wrong...
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Viral tweets just make Twitter utterly delightful; so we thought to curate our top 10 (there’s a bonus and then some) from last week. Some of the tweets will have you shedding a tear; others will make you bowl over with laughter; altogether they’ll give you an idea about what Twitter talked about during the...
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A former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, on Saturday in Lagos left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Obanikoro defected to the APC along with other PDP bigwigs in the state, including a former aide of former President Goodluck...
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Hey Don Jazzy, you’re still famous in Hollywood. On the latest episode of Storyville, a short animated webseries by TBS, where guests narrate hanging out with famous celebrities, Diplo tells the story of how Kanye West invited him to a recording session at the Mercer Hotel. The cast of his story are exactly the odd...
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Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, said that the country’s resources are enough, but the mismanagement of same is the problem. Osinbajo, who spoke at the at the 2017 Graduation ceremony of the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Plateau. “Today our external reserves stands at $35 billion the highest in...
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Ouch! Someone just pinched us. Our headline should have read: “These are the three designers Adesua Wellington wor…
This past week, Zimbabwe, Atiku and The Wellingtons occupied the news for very distinct reasons. Over in the South of Africa, “The Crocodile” returned from exile, back home, Atiku did an about turn to his first love and Mr and Mrs W cemented their love before friends and family. So, of course, we had a...
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Asides Camp Mulla, SautiSol has been one of the biggest music and cultural exports from Kenya to achieve pan-continental success and acclaim. Their earnest music and willingness to experiment with sounds that other Africans looking for that ‘hit song’ would never touch. They’ve toured the continent, won awards, done the whole shebang. The Sautisol motto...
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In case you’ve been living under the rock, you should know that the number one topic in Nigeria last week was Banky Wellington and Adesua’s wedding. They are Nigeria’s favourite celebrity couple so it followed that everyone watched the wedding via Instagram. Everything was going swell until Ebuka hit us with this picture. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbrZPBvHgJQ/?taken-by=ebuka Suddenly,...
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The Governor of Enugu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has assured that his administration will remain committed to the welfare of its workforce for the rapid development of the state. The governor spoke when he received members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Enugu chapter, on a courtesy visit to Government House, Enugu, in remembrance of 21 coal miners...
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Media mogul and businessman, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, a candidate for the chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said the reason why he intends to be the Chairman is because “Nigeria is my interest“. He said this in an interview with Vanguard. Excerpts: “As the founder and a substantial shareholder in Daar...
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The Counsel to the Ikoyigate whistle-blower, Yakubu Galadima, says his client will not accept anything below five percent commission, according to Punch. Why it matters: The Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, at an event on Thursday titled, ‘Tracking Noxious Funds’, which was organised by Kent University Law School and Human...
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The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas on Saturday gave the assurance that his men are prepared to counter any threat to the country. He spoke shortly after the 4th Quarter Route March of the Nigerian Navy, which kicked off at Mogadishu Cantonment Parade ground, Abuja. Ete-Ibas said: “We are fit and ready to...
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A royal father in Lagos, HRM Oba Oladele Friday Kosoko, the Onoworo of Iworo and Ogundeyi 11, has warned against wastage of taxpayers’ money. Why it matters: The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola had said the FG has concluded plans to reintroduce toll gates at 38 points across Nigeria. Highlights: As reported...
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The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Saturday assured the people of the state of continued delivery of dividends of democracy till his last days in office. Speaking at the grand finale of Calisthenics competition to commemorate the 7th year anniversary of his administration at Osogbo Township Stadium, Aregbesola disclosed that 28,000 students have...
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Manchester United beat Brighton Albion Manchester United moved within five points of Manchester City through a deflected Ashley Young strike. The strike bounced off Lewis Dunk and ended in the net as an own goal. Tottenham manages a draw against West Brom It looked like West Brom would win the game after a Salomon Rondon’s early goal at...
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They didn’t have to spell it out to us. The prevalent colour at #BAAD2017 is black and a touch of white. Who says …
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