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Should religious people be involved in politics? Get ready to talk #FaithAndPolitics with Prof Yemi Osinbajo

by Jewel Stephen They say Politics is a dirty game, but the question is, if politics is left to the usual ‘dirty’ people, will Nigeria ever be ‘clean’? If righteous people do not get involved in politics, will wickedness not continue? Join Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), APC’s VP candidate and Senior Pastor of Olive Tree... Read More

“Many people were killed” as Boko Haram recaptures Gamboru

by Ranti Joseph Hundreds of suspected Boko Haram insurgents invaded Fuyi, Fatakol and other communities bordering Cameroon, Kala Balge and Gamboru Ngala local government areas of Borno state killing dozens of people, houses destroyed after looting property including live stocks. Kala Balge and Gamboru Ngala are located south east of Maiduguri, the state capital which... Read More

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Even the US is with INEC on this Card Reader issue

by Ranti Joseph The United States government said it supports the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and the Smart Card Readers in the March 28 and April 11 elections. The introduction of the PVC and the card reader for use in the general election has been a subject... Read More

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How man raped his girlfriend to death

by Anike Jacobs One Michael Oyejide, who resides at Ijeja, in Abeokuta has been arrested and locked up in jail for allegedly raping to death his 18-year-old girlfriend. The 24 year old was found guilty after facing three counts of conspiracy, rape and murder, today in an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court. The Magistrate, Mr Martins Akinyemi,... Read More

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9-year-old girl officially donates her lunch money to Buhari (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun A 9-year-old girl, Nicole Benson, who is a pupil of Greensprings School Lekki campus, has officially donated her lunch money to the Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nicole made the donation of about N6,000 during the at a Town Hall meeting with Nigerian women on Thursday... Read More

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We hear Diezani’s cousin has been kidnapped in Bayelsa

by Iyobosa Omoregie Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Bozie Agama, a cousin of Diezani Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum Resources. Bozie was reportedly abducted at about 12.30 am on Thursday, March 19, in Yanaka Community, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. The abductors had come for Chief Monume, Bozie’s father, but after their attempts... Read More

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Durex presents new smartphone technology that can improve your love life

by Temitope Onitiju After a week of global speculation, Durex has revealed the hugely anticipated smartphone technology that could change our sex lives forever… And it’s the off button. The world’s leading sexual wellbeing brand sparked mass speculation on March 3rd by teasing an imminent technological breakthrough in partnership with Siren Mobile to improve people’s... Read More

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Top quotes GMB said yesterday at the town hall meeting on National Security

by Chinwe Okafor Presidential aspirant for APC General Mohammed Buhari attended a town hall meeting on Wednesday in Abuja and he addressed issues surrounding the National Security with the theme: Securing Nigeria – The Imperative of Exemplary Leadership. Here are Buhari’s top quotes from the event; General Mohammed Buhari At no other time in our... Read More

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Sanusi would give his life for Boko Haram to stop killing people

by Ranti Joseph Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the current Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, said the Federal Government has not adequately addressed the issues surrounding the missing $20bn oil money. Sanusi said during an interview with Christiane Amanpour on the Cable News Network on Wednesday, that the level of corruption... Read More

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Buhari believes “some positive moves have been made” in war against Boko Haram

by Ranti Joseph Muhammadu Buhari described the kidnap of the Chibok schoolgirls as the greatest embarrassment in Nigeria’s post-independence history, just as he threw a challenge to anyone to dispute his success in protecting the economy while he was Head of State. Speaking on Wednesday at a security summit organized by his campaign team, Buhari... Read More

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These 3 Nigerians tried to smuggle drugs disguised as Gala sausages (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs Three persons – Friday Ogbonna, 33, David Famolu, 34, and Joy Osamunyi, – have been arrested for trying to smuggle 35.115 kilogramme of Cannabis sativa hidden inside sausage rolls to China. Premium Times reports that they were arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, during a screening of passengers on their... Read More

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“I know where the Chibok girls are”- 67 -year-old Boko Haram escapee reveals

by Chinwe Okafor 67-year-old Boko Haram escapee, Maryamu Bala, has opened up about her escape from the insurgent’s nest. In her recount, she claims to have an idea of where the kidnapped Chibok girls are being kept, as she recalls the horrors in the camps and how people were forced to convert to Islam. She... Read More

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Man dies after drinking competition… at a funeral

by Anike Jacobs An alcohol-drinking contest has claimed one life and hospitalized two others in a Benin hospital.The deceased, Famous Ogbeide, 25, and three others were drinking different brands of hot drinks at the funeral of their friend’s father. The Nation newspaper reports that he emerged winner in the first and second rounds of the... Read More

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Why Ameachi is not happy with us || Rivers Police list 4 reasons

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Dan Bature, has responded to Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s statement that the state police command was exposing the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, to assassination. Amaechi had alleged that the security of Dakuku had been removed by the police. However, Bature... Read More

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We say Amen to this heartfelt prayer by Pope Francis for Nigeria

by Anike Jacobs Pope Francis in a letter titled Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Bishops of Nigeria, posted on the Vatican website, condemned Boko Haram for its violent attacks against Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, and also prayed for the country. Dear Brother Bishops, While we walk this Lenten journey towards the Resurrection... Read More

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“OPC is not for somebody’s personal interests” – Ekiti OPC have several grudges against Gani Adams

by Kolapo Olapoju Oodua Peoples Congress’ members in Ekiti State have revealed that they swore an oath not to attend the recent protest organised against the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, in Lagos, on Monday, March 16. The rally against Jega was organised by the OPC National Coordinator, Gani Adams, who has... Read More

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#hatsforward: Nigerian youths unite with a common future

by Jewel Stephen We share a common ground. United in diversity; unique in culture. We are Nigeria. West of Africa: the Giant of Africa. We are diverse in ethnicity; dynamic in style. Call it fila, fedora, gele, abeti aja or the red fez. One hat steeped in culture unites Nigerians in diversity and pride. The... Read More

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It’s going to be a very difficult year for Nigerians – Okonjo-Iweala tells CNN

by Kolapo Olapoju Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, told Cable Network News (CNN), on Wednesday, March 18, that the rest of the year is going to be difficult for Nigeria. The statement is coming on the back of economic problems of the country, with the naira trading at a record low against the U.S. dollar,... Read More

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Woman bites off friend’s lip over gossip (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs When next you want to indulge in gossiping, you might want to be careful of whom the subject of your discussion is. A 32-year-old woman has been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly biting her friend’s lower lip during a fight at Canal Extension, off Itanola Drive, Ajao Estate,... Read More

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APC women protest attack on convoy of Buhari’s wife

by Ranti Joseph Hundreds of women of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State on Wednesday protested against the attack on the convoy of Aisha Buhari, the wife of the APC presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari. They also protested against the alleged attacks on some other women in the state. Carrying various placards with different inscriptions, condemning... Read More

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FEC approves full implementation of Confab report

by Ranti Joseph The Federal Executive Council (FEC) formally approved for the full implementation of the recommendations contained in the 2014 National Conference Report. The immediate past supervising Minister of Information, Edem Duke disclosed this on Wednesday to newsmen after the FEC meeting. Duke who was joined by the Secretary to the government of the Federation,... Read More

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Tambuwal is secured again as police escorts resume duties

by James Sambo The police escorts of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, have been restored by the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba. Two days ago, the Department of State Service had taken a similar step by restoring Tambuwal’s DSS operatives. The police escorts of Tambuwal have reportedly arrived his residence to... Read More

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Silverbird’s staff death: Eyewitness tells the true story (Graphic Photo)

by Anike Jacobs The gruesome murder of Silverbird television employee, Aishat Noble Mustapha on Saturday 14th March, soon after she returned home from work is still sending shock waves to the media community. Viral reports claimed she was stabbed eleven times, however, an eyewitness who resides in her neigbhourhood in Ogudu GRA, Lagos, has now... Read More

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Forget it, GEJ will not apologise for Morocco ‘phone call’ fiasco – Foreign Minister

by Godwin Akanfe The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Aminu Wali, on TuesdayÂ Â said President Goodluck Jonathan cannot be held responsible for the purported telephone conversation with the King of Morocco, King Mohammed VI, and as such cannot apologize. Wali also urged Nigerians particularly office holders not to politicize the current face-off between Nigeria... Read More

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10 things you should know about the 50% reduction of electricity tarrif

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Federal Government has announced reduction of electricity tariff by over 50 per cent in some places in the country. The Chairman of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, Dr. Sam Amadi, announced the reduction in a statement issued on Tuesday, March 17, in Abuja. From his address, we have compiled 10 things you should know... Read More

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Lagos tanker explosion kills three, guts market in Ikorodu

by Chinwe Okafor A petrol tanker went up in flames on the Odo Eran Road in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State leaving three people dead and property estimated at millions of naira destroyed on Tuesday. The incident which occurred at about 6.30am near the Ikorodu General Hospital, happened due to the sloppy upward road which caused the tanker’s... Read More

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Unilag student killed in the wee hours of this morning (Viewer Discretion)

by Chinwe Okafor A University of Lagos student was killed in the wee hours of this morning, around 10 pm. Eyewitnesses, who heard the gun shot, told YNaija that it was as a result of a cult clash. The student was seen sprawled on the floor and covered in his own pool of blood. We... Read More

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New leaf! Prison inmates receive WAEC certificates

by Chinwe Okafor Thirty-one Kuje Prison inmates who sat for the 2014 NOV/DEC Senior Secondary School Examination in Abuja have been presented their certificates in jail. The inmates were sponsored by a non-governmental organisation, NUGA BEST, which paid for their enrollment for the examinations. 38 inmates sat for the examination, and 31 results were released,... Read More

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Remember that cleaner that returned N12 million? Her salary has been increased to…

by Chinwe Okafor You would think doing a good deed would pay off nicely… maybe not in these parts. Josephine Ugwu, the airport cleaner who returned a passenger’s luggage containing local and foreign currencies to the tune of N12m has been rewarded. He reward for a good deed came in the form of a N7,200 salary increment... Read More

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Tunde Bakare trusts Buhari… but doubts his environment

by Kolapo Olapoju The General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, says he trusts the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) but however, doubts his environment. On Tuesday, March 17, Bakare, who was the running mate of Buhari on the platform of the Congress for Progressive... Read More

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