Despite a past week of spats and war of words with one another, President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to San Juan Mayor, Carmen Yulin Cruz to join him in a briefing while he is in Puerto Rico today. Trump had called Yulin an “ingrate”, and a puppet to the opposition, Democrats and, also...
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Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Apparently, President Muhammadu Buhari had a filled day. After meeting with Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano at the Presidential Villa over the upcoming state election, he still found time to ‘endorse’ Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai’s re-election for 2019 — or so El-Rufai claims. ———- However,...
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UK’s Secretary of State Defence, Sir Michael Fallon has stated that the UK should increase its contribution to NATO above the minimum 2% of GDP. Fallon’s argument: The Defence Secretary while Speaking exclusively on Sky News, said, “The threats to our country are intensifying” “The 2% is a minimum commitment by NATO members. We’ve committed...
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It seems retd. Major Hamza Al Mustapha, the Chief of Staff to former military leader, Sani Abacha has launched his campaign for the Presidency in 2019. A poster of Al Mustapha with the Green Party of Nigeria logo has surfaced online. In the poster, Hamza was soliciting support for the 2019 presidency. Haza had been...
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U.S. President Donald Trump has lamented the horrifying level of devastation caused by the category 4 Hurricane Maria which recorded 16 casualties and, compared its effect to Hurricane Katrina, which is adjudged the costliest and one of the deadliest Hurricane in U.S. history. Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. gulf coast in 2005. In reaction, a...
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by Gabriel Olatunji-Legend I stumbled on a news story where Mr. Chris Attoh who recently announced his separation or divorce from his wife made some statements concerning his failed marriage. As a person who has studied the subject of relationship success, and how to build a happy and long-lasting marriage, I feel compelled to...
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has condoled with the United States of America over the shootings at a country music concert in the Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1. This was in a statement by Dr Tope Elias-Fatile, the spokesperson to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama on Tuesday. What happened: The Police...
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by Eketi Edima Ette In my own case, I’m the one who used my hand to go and buy trouble. I talked and talked to my mother, trying to convince her to abandon her Java phones and embrace the world of Android. I told her that one of the benefits would be WhatsApp. “Mummy, when...
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Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has said the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been “jamming” the future of young Nigerians. Sani said this on Tuesday while speaking on the motion that regulatory conflict between JAMB and universities in offering admission in Nigeria, need to be revisited. The motion was sponsored by Umaru Kurfi, senator representing Katsina...
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American singer, Jhene Aiko has finalised her divorce from Nigerian rap producer, Dot Da Genius, TMZ reports. The singer was married to Dot Da Genius but their relationship hit the skids last year when she hooked up with Big Sean. Aiko had made out with Big Sean in front of an Anaheim Concert crowd. This had led to...
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Ismail Adeyemi, the suspected killer of the Gulder Ultimate Search 2006 winner, Hector Jobateh said he was paid N7000. Adeyemi, 49, while giving his confession said he was contracted to rob the deceased not to kill him. What happened: Jobateh, who won the reality TV show in 2006 was shot dead in Lagos by unknown gunmen....
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it won’t stop the process of recalling Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye. What happened: Kogi West constituents had called for the recall of Melaye from the Senate. But the Senator had approached a court to stop the recall process, stating that the signatures gathered by INEC was...
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Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu has written a petition against the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru to President Muhammadu Buhari. In the letter, Kachikwu alleged that Baru was guilty of insubordination. His allegations: In the petition, Kachikwu said, “Like the previous reorganisations and repostings done since Mr Baru...
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Paul Okoye has claimed that the hit song “Bank Alert” by Psquare in 2016 was his debut solo song. According to Paul, the song was not a creation of Psquare and did not include his twin brother, Peter. The video which featured both brothers got massive airplays on radio stattions. In a series of tweets...
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A Federal High Court Judge, John Tsoho, on Wednesday withdrew himself for the trial of eight Boko Haram terror suspects charged to his court. The judge made the decision following an application by six of the defendants asking that their case be transferred from his court. The defendants are facing trial at an Abuja Division...
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor met Buhari over the governorship election in the state in November 18. Buhari promised the governor that the election in the state will be free and fair. The President, through his Twitter page also confirmed the...
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There’s a possibility “Kachikwu” has popped up one or two times on your social media or RSS feeds today. The Minister of State for Petroleum has somewhat attained celebrity status since the streets got hold of a controversial petition he authored and sent to the President. The letter is essentially a petition to the President...
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The Senate has asked the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing to remove illegal bumps from federal roads. The upper Chamber also asked the ministry to ensure there are petrol stations on service lanes for motorists. The motion: The motion was sponsored by Barnabas Gemade, senator representing Benue north-east, and Stella Oduah, senator representing Anambra north....
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President Trump says Stephen Paddock, the man responsible for the mass shooting in Las Vegas is sick and demented. Trump made the assertion on Tuesday in a brief chat with reporters on the White House South Lawn ahead of his trip to Puerto Rico. Trump, who praised the efforts of the Vegas police, said they...
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Everyone who knows a thing or two about fashion has said red is the official colour of Fall 2017. Than any other colour,…
Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed his re-election in 2019. In a radio interview, El-Rufai said the President endorsed his bid, after the APC in his state gave him a nod. The governor added that he would definitely seek re-election with the endorsement. “It was after I finished briefing...
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Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has said she would like to return to Nigeria to defend corruption charges against her. She urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to order the Attorney-General of the Federation to bring her back to Nigeria. Background: Diezani had been mentioned in a plethora of corruption cases since...
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The Minister of State for Education, Anthony Anwukah has been flown to the United States – for an undisclosed illness. Highlights: This was disclosed Tuesday, by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, at a press briefing on the 2017 World Teachers’ Day in Abuja. Mr Adamu urged those at the event to rise for a prayer...
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A former winner of Project Fame, Jeff Akoh has come out with two new tunes. “Shokolokobangose” and “Gbadun” (Your Lovin’). Jeff Akoh also drops his debut album entitled Lokoja on his 21st birthday October 27. He teamed up with talented producer, Cobhams Asuquo and UK-based group Team Salut for Shokolokobangoshe and Gbadun (Your Lovin’), respectively. “These...
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by Kenneth Uwadi The bar clock ticked. Jane stubbed out her cigarette, lit another and dropped the pack on the table. I stared at her. She had a perpetual smile which never reached her glassy, expressionless eyes. On my left was Sunny. I still have not worked out why he is so attached to her...
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The House of Representatives has sworn-in Dorathy Mato as a replacement for Herman Hembe – to represent Konshisha Federal Constituency of Benue. Background: June 23, Supreme Court sacked him, declaring Mato winner of the election. September 20, Supreme Court insists that Mr Hembe would return all the salaries and allowances given him. Happening now: Mr Hembe, a...
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The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has today, October 3, 2017, begun a 60-day National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) to drive reforms aimed at “making Nigeria a progressively easier place to do business”. This was confirmed in a statement signed by PEBEC Secretary/SSA Industry, Trade & Investment (OVP), Dr Jumoke Oduwole. FG’s economic committee approves a...
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First daughter, Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have used at least three separate personal e-mail accounts for White House business, Politico reports. Towards late last month, reports emerged that both senior aides had previously used their respective personal accounts for official information which had drawn stiff criticism from critics owing to Trump’s brutal...
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Residents doctors in Kaduna have begun an indefinite strike Tuesday, decrying the deplorable state of healthcare facilities in state government hospitals. The President, Association of Resident Doctors in the state, Dr Joseph Jokshan said at a press briefing Monday night in Kaduna that the state government had not responded to any of the doctors’ demands issued 21...
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Just as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu said, the former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has insisted that Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, was cloned in London. Highlights: He struggled in his Independence Day speech. The “man they have in Aso Rock” was “trying to mimic” the original Buhari....
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