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December 27, 2014

Between Dele Momodu & Ohimai Amaize – Let the 2015 debate begin (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine and politician, employed Ohimai Amaize, as his Special Assistant in 2011 for his presidential campaign. Ever since they parted ways, theirs has been a platonic and cordial relationship, especially on Twitter, despite being on opposite sides of the political divide. Three years later, mentor and... Read More

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December 27, 2014

Pres. Jonathan will campaign even in Boko Haram ravaged areas

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan will be visiting the Boko-Haram ravaged areas in the North-east to campaign for his re-election bid. The development was communicated by the Peoples Democratic Party National Secretary, Prof. Wale Oladipo, who revealed that the President would visit all parts of the country, including the North-east, to seek the... Read More

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December 27, 2014

Gov. Fayose gives 2-month ultimatum to landlords without toilets

by Anike Jacobs If you are in a landlord in Ekiti and you have got no toilet facilities in your home, you might just incur the wrath of the state. The Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose while featuring on his monthly Radio and Television programme tagged “Meet your Governor” in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, issued a two... Read More

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December 27, 2014

Yet again, Sultan of Sokoto disowns Boko Haram

by James Sambo The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has disowned Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. According to the monarch, the doctrine of the terrorist sect has no resemblance to that of true Muslims. The Sultan made the comments at the formal opening of the annual Islamic Vacation Course, organised by the Muslim... Read More

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December 27, 2014

Prostitute and client burnt to death in Delta brothel

by Iyobosa Omoregie A prostitute and two male clients were burnt to death on Friday, December 26, burnt to death in a red light district. The incident occurred in Orhowhurun Roundabout, Udu local government area, Delta state, as the fire reportedly burnt adjoining shops and buildings. Although the cause of the fire is yet... Read More

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December 25, 2014

Horror at Christmas: Doctor killed as fire guts hospital in Ondo

by James Sambo The Chief Medical Doctor, Dr. Akintayo Oguntuase, at the Universal Specialist Hospital – a popular private hospital in Akure, Ondo state – died today after a fire gutted the building in the early hours of today. The fire outbreak which reportedly lasted over two hours, started at 2.00 am in the mid... Read More

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December 25, 2014

How Pres. Jonathan spent his Christmas at the Villa (PHOTOS)

by James Sambo Photos of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Christmas Day celebration has been shared on Twitter by his spokesperson, Reuben Abati. He started his day by attending a Christmas Day Service at St Matthew’s church, Maitama, Abuja, in the company of his mother and first lady, Patience Jonathan. Later in the day, he received guests... Read More

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December 25, 2014

There are so many tears this Christmas – Pope Francis

by Temitope Onitiju Going by the what’s obtainable in parts of the world like Syria, Nigeria, Ukraine, and others, Pope Francis had stated that that “there are so many tears this Christmas”. The Vatican head made the statement while delivering in his traditional Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s... Read More

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December 25, 2014

Pres. Jonathan wants you to remember these 7 things… as you celebrate Christmas today

by Anike Jacobs Happy holidays! President Goodluck Jonathan in his message to the nation, has prayed that this year’s celebration of the birth of Christ will rekindle, strengthen and reaffirm our faith in the nation’s ability to overcome all challenges. He further wants you to note the following: 1. As we celebrate the birth of... Read More

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December 25, 2014

Woman rescued from kidnappers in Delta, arms recovered

by Iyobosa Omoregie The police in Delta state have rescued one Mrs. Rebecca Eyanasah from kidnappers. She was kidnapped in front of her estate in Warri by three armed men. Luck ran out on the assailants however as they were intercepted by a police patrol team from Ugborikoko Division along airport Road, by West End Junction, Ugborikoko while moving... Read More

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December 25, 2014

Pray for peaceful elections next year – Gov. Okorocha

by Nnamdi Akpa Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has urged Nigerians to use the Christmas season to pray for peaceful conduct of the general elections in 2015. Okorocha made the call in his Christmas message in Owerri on Wednesday. He also urged Nigerians to pray for divine intervention over insurgency that had claimed many innocent... Read More

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December 25, 2014

Niger Bridge traffic: FRSC moves Zonal HQ from Benin to Asaba

by Iyobosa Omoregie Charles Akpabio, The Zonal Commanding Officer of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has announced the relocation of the FRSC’s zonal office from Benin to Asaba. Speaking in Onitsha, Anambra state, Akpabio said that the relocation of the office just after the Niger Bridge, was to ensure smooth traffic flow on the bridge. According to him,... Read More

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December 25, 2014

How we stopped a suicide bomber in Gombe – DHQ

by James Sambo The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said a suicide bomber who rammed into a military check point in Bajoga, Gombe State on Tuesday failed to achieve his mission. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Major-General Chris Olukolade, the Defence Ministry’s spokesman said that the culprit’s attempt to escape failed as he was brought down by... Read More

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December 24, 2014

“Many will mark the holidays in darkness” – APC gives 5 reasons why Christmas may not be fun

by Kolapo Olapoju It is going to be a very gloomy Christmas for Nigerians, according to the folks at All Progressives Congress. The opposition party listed a number of challenges being faced by Nigerians, as reasons why the citizenry will have a not-so-fun Christmas celebration. Below are the reasons, as listed in a statement... Read More

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December 24, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: 4 mobile policemen killed by armed robbers in Kogi

by James Sambo Four mobile police officers have been shot dead in Okene, in Kogi. The officers were killed by armed robbers, on the night of Tuesday, December 23, during an attack on one of the banks in town by 20 robbers. According to the police, the armed men reportedly arrived in four vehicles,... Read More

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December 24, 2014

13-year-old female suicide bomber paraded by police in Kano (PICTURED)

by James Sambo A 13-year-old female suicide bomber has been arrested in Kano. On Wednesday, December 24, the Department of State Service (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force paraded the teenager before pressmen. The arrested female suicide bomber who identified herself as Zaharau, said she’s a native of Bauchi state. She disclosed to reporters... Read More

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December 24, 2014

Terrorist group, ISIS are scouting for members in Nigeria – NOA

by Temitope Onitiju The agents of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), are presently scouting Nigeria for fighters. This development was communicated by the Director General and Coordinator National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mike Omeri, who urged the public to remain vigilant and expose any of such activities. This was disclosed in a... Read More

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December 24, 2014

BUSTED: Suspected ritualists caught with human skull in Ondo

by Temitope Onitiju Two suspected ritualists have been arrested with a human skull in Ondo. The pair were apprehended by Police detectives, along the Ibillo-Isua Expressway in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of the State. Police Commissioner in the state, Isaac Eke, while speaking on the arrest, stated that the suspected ritualists were intercepted by... Read More

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December 24, 2014

Boko Haram: Nigerian army to court-martial 100 more soldiers

by James Sambo A week after 54 soldiers were sentenced to death for refusing to fight Boko Haram, 100 more soldiers are to be court-martialled by the Nigerian military for a number of offences relating to the on-going fight against Boko Haram terrorists. According to reports, 118 soldiers have been transported from Maiduguri, the... Read More

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December 24, 2014

TRAGEDY: Baby falls off mother’s back, gets crushed by a truck

by Anike Jacobs A heavy duty truck, conveying crates of soft drinks, yesterday, at the Okorodafe Roundabout in Ughelli, Delta State, crushed a four-month-old baby girl who had fallen off the back of her mother traveling on a commercial motorcycle. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that the mother of the baby, was struggling to adjust the wrapper... Read More

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December 24, 2014

Move over Gov. Fashola, Gen. Buhari’s selfie is a winner (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs To the critics of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, it might interest you to know that this ‘old man’ is fast catching up with new trends. Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the presidential candidate was in Lagos on Tuesday to meet with a small group of his most... Read More

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December 24, 2014

The ScoopNG partners BudgIT to launch polling Nigeria

by Temitope Onitiju A new platform, Polling Nigeria, has been launched to sample the perceptions and opinions of Nigerians on various issues affecting them and the polity. Polling Nigeria (www.PollingNigeria.com) is an initiative of The ScoopNG, Nigeria’s first strictly politics, policy and public affairs online newspaper. It is supported by BudgIT, a Lagos-based nonprofit... Read More

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December 23, 2014

APC attack Fayose over the malnourished chickens he shared in Ekiti (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Last week, Governor Ayodele Fayose put smiles on the faces of citizens of Ekiti state by distributing rice, chicken and other consumable items to them. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has however condemned the action, saying the chickens were malnourished. In a statement released by the State Publicity Secretary... Read More

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December 23, 2014

Make a difference: Enter a child in the ‘Train a Nigerian child’ program now [DETAILS]

by Jewel Stephen Julieana Ali’s ‘Train a Nigerian child foundation’ is a charity organization that is committed to sending Nigerian children who have dropped out of the school system back to school. Its aim is to reduce the number of primary and secondary school dropouts we have in Nigeria, especially the bright ones, whose parents can’t afford to send... Read More

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December 23, 2014

Gbenga Sesan, Cheta Nwanze, Chude Jideonwo & Adebola Williams resign from board of Enough is Enough Nigeria

by Damilola Jagun Four of the founding Board members of Enough is Enough Nigeria have resigned from the Board. They are Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), ‘Gbenga Sesan; Founding Partner of Red Media Africa, Adebola Williams; Executive Director of The Future Project, Chude Jideonwo and journalist Cheta Nwanze. Started in 2010 and formally incorporated... Read More

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December 23, 2014

Fashola reunites with ‘Bible Knowledge’ teacher 38 years after (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs What a reunion! The Lagos state governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, hosted his former Bible Knowledge teacher at Birch Freeman High School, Surulere, Mrs. Felicia Iyabode Adefunke Akinola in his home on Monday, December 22. Mrs. Akinola taught him in 1976 and back then, they were each other’s favorites (favorite teacher, favorite pupil).... Read More

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December 23, 2014

No chill: Okada rider knocks out pregnant woman for grabbing his penis

by James Sambo A seven-month pregnant woman was beaten to a coma along the Lagos-Badagry expressway, near Oluti bus stop, Lagos by a commercial motorcyclist on Monday. Mama Bola, an eyewitness who spoke to Leadership Newspapers, disclosed that the pregnant woman, Feyisara, had paid the unknown rider a stipulated amount of money to convey her... Read More

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December 23, 2014

Boy, 12, absconds after guardian accuses him of stealing N1,000 (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs A 12-year-old primary six pupil of Alaguntan Primary School, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, Kingsley Peter, who was accused of stealing a sum of N1,000 has fled home. He reportedly left home since the morning of Tuesday, November 25, and is yet to return. Peter was brought to Lagos by his uncle, Ubani from... Read More

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December 22, 2014

Good times: World Bank to inject N322billion into Nigeria’s power sector

by Azubuike Azikiwe The World Bank has pledged to support the Nigeria Power Sector Reform with $1.75 billion (N322,962,500,000) According to the Bureau of Public Enterprises, the monetary support will be spread out over the next four years. The development was communicated through a statement issued by Head of Public Communications at BPE, Mr.... Read More

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December 22, 2014

Breaking News: Explosion rocks busy market in Bauchi

by James Sambo A bomb explosion has gone off in Central market in Bauchi. The explosion reportedly hit a crowded area which had a high concentration of women traders. The bombing comes barely 9 hours after a bomb explosion left 20 people dead and several injured in Gombe. The news of the explosion was... Read More

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