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Even in death she was betrayed | Iyabo Ojo speaks on Moji Olaiya’s deathbed picture

by Omoleye Omoruyi As Nigerian actress, Moji Olaiya is being mourned, a picture of her on her deathbed was published on social media, but another actress, Iyabo Ojo, has reacted rather angrily to such picture. Writing on her Instagram page, she noted that ‘it is callous of whoever’ posted the picture and that the person... Read More

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Will you be attending this Chelsea FC thanksgiving service?

by Omoleye Omoruyi Well, a church in Ghana has decided to celebrate the English Premier League victory of Chelsea by organising a thanksgiving service. The thanksgiving service to be led by Reverend Azigiza has invited not only Chelsea fans, but fans from other clubs and is proposed to hold on the 4th of June, 2017. Will you... Read More

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UTME 2017: JAMB extends registration

by Omoleye Omoruyi Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Is-haq Oloyede, has announced that registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2017 is still on. Oloyede made this statement in during his visit to a CBT centre in Lagos, said he got a mandate from the senate few weeks ago to increase... Read More

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Osinbajo’ll sign the budget – Ita Enang retracts statement

by Omoleye Omoruyi Special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on national assembly matters, Ita Enang, says Acting President Yemi Osinbajo “is now the president here” to assent the 2017 budget. Speaking to state house correspondents after the delivery of the 2017 budget to Osinbajo on Friday, Enang said Osinbajo would sign the 2017 budget. “The budget... Read More

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IPOB: Women go topless to protest military harassment (PHOTOS)

by Omoleye Omoruyi A Facebook live stream from the venue of the Indigenous People of Biafra Women’s (IPOB) Conference in Abiriba, Abia State, shows women going topless. The motivation for the move is as a result of the allegation that officers of the Nigerian army stormed the venue of the conference in Abiriba, assaulting and arresting... Read More

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Omoni Oboli appears in court over ‘Okafor’s Law’ controversy

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli was recently involved in a controversy over her new movie ‘Okafor’s Law’. A scriptwriter, Jude Idada had claimed he wrote the movie and had a court injunction prevent her from screening the movie at the cinemas. The injunction was later removed and the movie made its way to the cinemas,... Read More

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‘Buhari should just resign’ – Aisha Yesufu (WATCH)

by Omoleye Omoruyi Co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG), advocacy group, Aisha Yesufu, has called on Nigeria’s Presiden,t Muhammadu Buhari to resign and stop dragging Nigeria’a development. Posting a video on her twitter handle, Yesufu emphasised that on the issue of calling Yemi Osinbajo, ‘Acting President’. Yusufu said, “When are we going to realize that this acting president thing... Read More

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After step-down, Nunes continues reviewing Russia Intelligence

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Rep. Devin Nunes, former head of the House Russia investigation, is continuing to review Russia related intelligence, a move that has Democrats grumbling that he has violated the spirit of his recusal. Nunes visited the C.I.A this week to review Russia intelligence, as lawmakers got wind of information of Nunes trip, it... Read More

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3 dead, 19 rescued in collapsed building in Lagos

by Omoleye Omoruyi The General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Adesina Tiamiyu, has confirmed the death of three people, and 19 others rescued in the collapsed three-storey building at Ilasa area of Lagos. The rescue operation started on Thursday, continuing on Friday as it is believed that some people are still trapped under... Read More

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Court orders permanent forfeiture of N449m discovered by EFCC

by Azeez Adeniyi A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of N449 million recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at a bureau de change at Victoria Island. The agency had discovered the money after a tip-off from a whistleblower. According to the EFCC, the fund which was in N500 and N1000 denominations,... Read More

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NSCDC arrests JAMB candidate with gun

Security agencies have arrested a 21-year-old candidate of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) who brought a gun to one of the centres in Nasarawa state. The state’s commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mr. Bashir Lawal-Kano, told journalists in Lafia about the arrest on Thursday. He said the suspect was arrested at the Nasarawa... Read More

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BREAKING: Acting President Osinbajo receives 2017 budget

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has officially received the 2017 budget from the National Assembly. This was disclosed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande on Friday. He said the appropriation bill was undergoing prompt and diligent consideration. He said, “2017 Budget -Appropriations bill now officially received in the Acting... Read More

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Melania Trump set to meet Military families during first trip

by Itunuoluwa Adebo On Thursday, the Office of the First Lady announced that Melania Trump will deliver remarks to U.S military families when she joins President Trump during his inaugural overseas trip. Melania Trump said in a statement, “I am very excited for the upcoming trip, it will not just be an opportunity to support... Read More

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Sweden drops WikiLeaks founder rape investigation after 7years

by Itunuoluwa Adebo According to a prosecution statement released Friday, Sweden is dropping its investigation into WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on rape allegations bringing an end to a 7 year legal tug of war. Assange has been holed up at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London since 2012. He had taken refuge there to avoid extradition... Read More

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We are in full support of the anti-corruption war – Senate

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has said the statement credited to the Federal Government that the upper chamber is mocking the anti-graft war was made by some “mischievous elements.” This was stated in a statement by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi-Abdullahi, on Friday. He said there are “more than enough... Read More

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Joe Biden might consider making a run for White House 2020

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Joe Biden might be considering making another run for the White House. On Thursday, when he asked if he would run for President in 2020, Biden said “Could I? Yes. Would I? Probably not.” Biden, who by the next Presidential election be nearly 78 years old, emphasized that his focus right now... Read More

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Just In: Suicide bombers attack UNIMAID again

by Azeez Adeniyi Two suicide bombers on Thursday night attacked the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID). An explosion was heard in the scholol premises at about 11pm while another bomber detonated at about 12am, it was gathered. Abu Hanifa Babati, the student union government president, confirmed the attacks. [Read Also: SUICIDE BOMBERS ATTACK UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI AGAIN]... Read More

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Joe Lieberman might just be the next FBI Director

by Itunuoluwa Adebo According to CNN, Former Senator Joe Lieberman is the leading contender to be named FBI director. President Trump is said to have found the former Democrat quite “agreeable” after meeting him. Sources got the impression that it is “highly likely” the President is close to making it official. At a lunch, Thursday,... Read More

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Senate investigates alleged lopsided DSS recruitment

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has started investigations into the alleged lopsided recruitment by the Department State Services (DSS). Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character, Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura (APC, Zamfara) stated this during plenary on Thursday. Kaura also said that there are issues with other agencies regarding compliance to the federal character... Read More

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I don’t regret the emergence of Wike as Rivers governor – Jonathan

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has said he does not regret the emergence of Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers State. He said this on Thursday during the inauguration of the Second Nkpogu Bridge as part of the second anniversary of the Wike’s administration. The ex-President said, “Governor Wike has performed wonderfully well.” He added that Wike... Read More

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We will draw the world’s attention to Biafra land on May 30 – IPOB

by Azeez Adeniyi The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said it would not back out of its sit-at-home protest in the South-East and South-South regions on May 30. In a statement released by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB said all markets in the Biafra territories must be closed on the day.... Read More

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Abductors of Ondo Perm Sec reduce ransom to N20m

Kidnappers of the Permanent Secretary of the Ondo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Niran Ikuomola, have reduced the ransom placed on the victim to N20m. The Perm Sec and his driver were kidnapped in Kogi State on his way to Abuja for an official assignment on Sunday. It was learnt that the abductors later demanded... Read More

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How Ifeanyi Ubah stole N11bn PMS, NNPC tells court

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has opposed a suit filed by Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Ifeanyi Ubah, asking for his release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). NNPC lawyer, K.T Turak on Thursday said Ubah’s company diverted 84,891,730 litres of Premium Motor Spirit... Read More

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‘Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents relocating from Sambisa to Taraba forest’

by Azeez Adeniyi Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku on Thursday said fleeing Boko Haram members have relocated from Sambisa forest in Borno state to Suntai Daaji forest in the state. Ishaku made this known when the general officer commanding (GOC) of 82 army division, Enugu, Major Gen. Adamu Abubakar, paid him a courtesy visit in... Read More

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Yemi Alade replaces 2baba as ‘The Voice Nigeria’ returns

Music reality show, ‘The Voice Nigeria’ is set to begin on Jul be 18 after conclusion of auditions. Musicians Waje, Patoranking, and Timi Dakolo return as coaches while Yemi Alade replaces 2Baba. The winner of season two would get a recording contract with Universal Music Group, an SUV car worth seven million naira including a... Read More

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Buratai’s warning: Nigerians will defend democracy – APC

by Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday said Nigerians will resist possible attempt to topple the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said this while reacting to Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Burutai’s alarm that some people were approaching soldiers for political... Read More

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FG’s poor policies led to an avoidable recession – Soludo

by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Soludo on Thursday said Nigeria went into recession because of poor ideas by the Federal Government’s policy makers. Soludo said this in a paper he delivered at the 2017 International Conference of the Department of Business Administration of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra... Read More

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Ivanka Trump on heat over Chinese Factories paying $1 an hour

by Itunuoluwa Adebo First Daughter Ivanka Trump’s apparel brand is being criticized by a labor-rights group for working with Chinese factories that forces some of its employees to work long shifts for a dollar an hour. China Labor Watch, an non-profit organization claims it investigated two of the Chinese factories Ivanka’s goods are produced from.... Read More

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US strikes Pro-Assad Military in Syria

Aby Itunuoluwa Adebo The U.S military has launched air strikes against pro-Assad troops in Syria after they ignored several warnings from both coalition and Russian forces, Thursday. A Pentagon official said the Syrian forces, were close to the Jordanian border and posed a threat to coalition partners on the ground. They were repeatedly ordered to... Read More

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