Category: The News Blog

Indomie wins overall brand award of the year 2016

The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) which is the umbrella body for all advertisers in Nigeria on Saturday 29th of October 2016, at the MUSON center Lagos held a well…

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Aisha Buhari attends burial of slain soldiers, commiserates with families (PHOTOS)

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has commiserated with the families of late Lt.-Col. Muhammad Abu-Ali and six others who died in the battle field. Mrs Buhari offered…

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I’m not a rookie politician – Jimoh Ibrahim

Jimoh Ibrahim, factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state says he is not new to politics in the state. Ibrahim who…

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FG plotting to stall Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it has uncovered a plot by the Federal Government to stall the trial of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB said the government is…

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Saraki mourns Lt.-Col. Abu-Ali

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has joined the endless list of those who have mourned the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu-Ali, a gallant Army officer killed by Boko…

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Justice Ajumogobia ‘allegedly received N5m from SAN’

The case against Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court just got messier, as she has been accused of allegedly receiving N5m from a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), The…

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Kano blasphemy: CAN demands justice for Bridget Agbahime

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the decision by a Kano Magistrates' Court to set free those accused of killing a 74-year-old christian woman, Bridget Agbahime for alleged blasphemy…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno | Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery

From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery - YNaija Ajimobi reduces salaries of political appointees by half in Oyo - YNaija…

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Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno

Troops of 119 Task Force Battalion, 8 Division Nigerian Army, deployed at Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Northern Borno State, on Sunday neutralized 13 Boko Haram terrorists in a…

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Gov. Ajimobi slashes political appointees’ by half in Oyo

The Government of Oyo on Monday reduced the salaries of all political appointees in the state by 50 per cent. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan Ali, said…

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Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery

On Monday news about the health status of Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello broke. Some believe he was ill, while others say he is not. But findings by The Punch show that…

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

Some Nigerians, ISIS providing support to Boko Haram – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai had said terrorist group, Boko Haram gets help from some Nigerians and also other bodies like ISIS. Buhari said this on Monday…

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Jibrin fled the country because EFCC was coming for him – Hembe

A member of the House of Representatives, Herman Hembe has said suspended lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin fled the country because anti-graft agencies were investigating him for corruption. Jibrin on Monday had…

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Suspended lawmaker, Jibrin flees Nigeria over alleged murder threats

Suspended lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin has left Nigeria over alleged murder threats on his family for his budget padding campaign. The lawmaker in an interview with BEN TV London on Monday…

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Buratai weeps as Lt. Col Abu Ali, 6 other soldiers are buried

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai could not hold back his tears on Monday during the national burial of Lt. Col. Muhammed Abu Ali and six other fallen…

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Seyi Law’s incredible powers of witchcraft exposed in this crazy skit for MerryBet Celebrity FC (WATCH)

Watch this incredible video of ace Comedian Seyi Law stalking the sexy sports OAP Kiibati Bankole around Lagos in the most diabolical fashion possible; as we count down to the…

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CyberXchange: Student winners of hackathon get over N1 million from Facebook

Last week, Facebook sponsored a hackathon at the CyberXchange conference in Lagos, Nigeria, drawing applications from more than 250 young, talented students from across the country. Out of those, 63…

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Xvideos invites Chidinma Okeke to star in porn movie Adult film website, Xvideos has issued an invite to ex-Miss Anambra…

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Decision to suspend arrested judges made after talks with AGF – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed on Monday said the decision to suspend arrested judges was because of communications received from the office of the attorney-general of the federation. Mohammed…

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Buhari did not give order for the increase of fuel price – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it did not meet President Muhammadu Buhari to demand for an increase in price of petrol to N150. The corporation wrote on Twitter…

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APC legal adviser, Banire steps down over alleged N500,000 judge bribery

The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muiz Banire has resigned over allegations of N500,000 judge bribery. Banire is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

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FG inaugurates committee over farmers, herdsmen clashes

The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated a 16-man technical committee to resolve the frequent clashes between farmers and herdsmen. Minster of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau while inaugurating the committee said it…

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Photos from the national burial of Lt. Col Abu Ali, 6 other soldiers

A funeral service for Lt. Col. Muhammed Abu Ali, who was killed during an attack by terrorist group, Boko Haram in Borno State on Friday is currently being held at the…

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Oyo govt reduces salaries of political office holders by 50%

Oyo State Government on Monday said it has reduced the salaries of political office holders by 50 per cent. Secretary to the State Government, Olalekan Alli made the disclosure at a news…

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I still have 10 more years to play football – Ronaldo

Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has said he intends to continue playing football for the next 10 years. Ronaldo said this after signing a five-year contract with Real Madrid which…

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Buhari inaugurates hospital, roads in Edo (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the new Central Hospital and some roads on his two-day visit to celebrate the achievements of outgoing Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole. The President…

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Ondo PDP crisis: Jimoh Ibrahim wants new panel dissolved

Beluolisa Nwofor, counsel to factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Ondo governorship election, Jimoh Ibrahim has called for the dissolution of a new panel by Zainab Bulkachuwa.…

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I wish to have sex everyday, I never knew it was this sweet – Ghanaian pastor

Job Antwi, a Ghanaian Pastor and a member of the Association of Virgin Pastors has said he wishes to have sex everyday after his first experience. Antwi, who recently got…

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Online publications should be patriotic in their reports – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged online publications to show patriotism when reporting about terrorism, especially Boko Haram. Buratai said this while speaking with journalists at a…

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Oshiomhole was more concerned about his people’s welfare – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday lauded outgoing governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole for providing infrastructures to the people of the state. Buhari said this during the commissioning of the new…

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