The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Segun Oni says the Nation’s wealth was plundered recklessly under the administration of previous president Goodluck Jonathan. Oni who spoke in an interview with The Punch said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should focus on the crisis within their party and leave the APC...
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Members of a dreaded kidnapping gang terrorising residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers have been apprehended, The Punch reports. Nine members of the gang were apprehended on October 12, 2016 by the operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team in a five-hour raid that day. Those arrested are Daniel Gabriel (33), Alaso Igodo (25), Akeodi...
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Four-year-old Russian girl Bella Devyatkina is taking the world by the storm. The little girl has become the centre of attraction as she speaks Russian, English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese and Arabic fluently. Devyatkina became a hit in her native country Russia recently when she appeared on a TV talent show where she spoke seven different...
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Organiser of the Headies Awards, Ayo Animashaun, says there would be grave consequences for any unruly behaviour by any artiste at its 2016 edition, The Vanguard reports. The Hip TV boss issued the warning following a threat by Davido that he would replicate Olamide’s unruly behavior at the 2015 edition if his signee, Mayorkun, does not clinch...
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American singer and rapper T-Pain has arrived Lagos for the after party of this this year’s Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week. T-Pain arrived on Friday and will host the Heineken Live Your Music party scheduled to hold at the Federal Palace Hotel. He was announced as the host at the press cocktail for the 2016 Heineken...
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Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari on Friday resumed work in the Presidency. Before his return to work there had been speculations that he had been suspended by Buhari for his alleged role in the MTN fine scandal. Upon his return he jokingly told reporters to “go and tweet that I’m here”....
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Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has ended his relationship with telecommunications outfit Globacom. The music star made the announcement on Friday via his official Twitter account. He appreciated the company for the time spent together, and wished them a fruitful future. He wrote, “Officially no longer with GLO, it was nice working with the amazing people at the...
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by Imoisili Ehinomen In 2015, World leaders came together to agree on a development agenda to follow after the averagely successful Millennium Development Goals, they were called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 16th goal is peace, justice and strong institutions and the aim is to, among other things, strengthen the rule of law and...
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The Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Ondo governor Olusegun Mimiko of sending thugs to cause mayhem in Akure, the state capital, Channels Television reports. According to Vice Chairman of the Sheriff faction, Mr Alabi Johnson, the thugs were boys being used by the governor over the years. He said,...
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The Nigerian military says terrorist sect Boko Haram has been totally decimated, The Cable reports. Spokesman of the Defence Headquarters Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar said this at a media parley with journalists in Kaduna. He said, “Today, I am pleased to inform you that we have defeated Boko Haram. It is not an easy feat. Yes, you...
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The Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) says it has reopened investigation into the emails of Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, according to The BBC. FBI director James Comey told the US Congress on Friday the bureau is investigating newly found Hillary Clinton emails. Comey said investigators discovered the emails “in connection with an unrelated case… that appear...
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Senator Ben Murray-Bruce says if the right thing is not done, Nigerian youths will become “debtors of tomorrow” instead of “leaders of tomorrow”. Murray-Bruce made the claim on Friday via his Twitter account, @benmurraybruce stating that the spending plan laid down by the government had little or no consideration for youth in the country. See tweets...
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So today, after we’ve all started taking the first reluctant steps towards moving on from the issue, the women of Adamawa have just decided to make known their opinion on the actions of the wife of the President – the infamous BBC Hausa interview. LOL The Adamawa League of Women Empowerment held a press conference...
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Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole has said Nigeria does not have any functional cancer machine at the moment. He made the shocking revelation during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. Adewole said the government is partnering with international bodies to establish 3 VVF hospitals in the country. The minister also lamented that...
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These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. Ondo election: INEC now a department in APC-led FG – Fayose Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the governorship election in Ondo State. 2. Security heightened in Daura...
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday formally married off his daughter, Fatima, to Malam Yau Gimba Kumo in Daura, his home town. The wedding ceremony held at the president’s residence on Mai’adua road, Daura. The groom, paid N100,000 as the bride price. The marriage was contracted in accordance with Islamic injunctions and was attended by top...
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says the country lost $7bn (N2.1trn) to the activities of militant groups and oil pipeline vandals in the Niger Delta region. The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr Maikanti Baru, said this on Friday in Abuja at the 2016 Fiscal Liquidity Assessment Committee Retreat. Baru made a presentation on...
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The Ahmed-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) erred in its decision to name Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the party’s candidate in the Ondo governorship election. In a statement on Friday by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary Prince Dayo Adeyeye it said forces in Abuja should not create chaos in the...
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We can’t hide our excitement about American singer and rapper, T-pain hosting the most anticipated Heineken ‘Live Your Music’ party on Saturday 29, October at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos. Another person we can’t wait to see is Kryoman who will be rocking the stage with his choreographed light dance routine. Not forgetting that...
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The Federal government on Friday gave a breakdown of the performance of the 2016 budget. This is contained in a statement by the Media Adviser to the Minister for Budget and National Planning, James Akpandem. The statement said, “The Federal government has so far spent N3.577 trillion out of the full year budget of N6,060 trillion...
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Since the beginning of the week, we have not failed to bring you all the sides to and all our thoughts on the New Media and Governance Conference/Bobrisky controversy that has caused a week-long social media frenzy. You already know this is why we’re here! We told you about how and why the Special Adviser...
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The ministry of finance says it has uncovered a total of 33,000 ghost workers in the payroll of the Federal Government. Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun said the monthly wage bill has also been reduced from N165bn to N142bn. The Head of the Efficiency Unit at the Ministry, Mrs Patience Oniha disclosed this on Friday....
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by Adebisi Adeyemi Nigerian parents proudly say these days and with all confidence too. “Oh! My child only speaks the English language.” Interesting! It is for sure a beautiful thing to be able to stand out from the crowd and present yourself, your speech or even your ideas gracefully and fluently in a language acceptable...
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Minister of Information Alhaji Lai Mohammed has debunked claims that the sum of N3.4bn was spent for the “Change begins with me” campaign. The minister spoke on Friday in Asaba at the opening of the National Council on Information. He also said it was sad that the media now reports a lot of false stories that...
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Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the governorship election in Ondo, The Punch reports. Fayose who was reacting to the electoral body’s decision to name Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said Mr Ibrahim did not...
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended the absence of Armenian midfielder Henrihk Mkhitaryan from his squad. The Armenian has not featured for Manchester United since the Manchester derby in the Premier League on 10 September. Speaking on the matter during Friday’s press conference at the Aon Training Complex Mourinho confirmed the player was no longer...
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One of the major headliners of the fashion week, Ejiro Amos Tafiri unveiled her #SS17 collection “Rural Paradise&#…
The marriage of Fatima, second daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari brought tight security to the ancient city of Daura in Katsina state. Security operatives were seen in and around the residence of the president on Mai’adua road in Daura town. An Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was stationed at the junction linking to the residence of the...
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The National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, says President Muhammadu Buhari was sent by God to save Nigeria from collapse. Oyegun said this on Friday in Sokoto at a retreat on party management organised by the Kano State Chapter of the party. Oyegun said, ”Buhari was God-sent at the most crucial time in Nigeria’s...
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The organisers of the Outstanding Young Achievers (OYA) awards have unveiled the full nominees list of the 2016 edition of the awards. It should be recalled that OYA AWARDS issued out a call for nominations in May, which ended on September 15th. Of the 20 categories listed, 19 were open for nominations by the public. OYA...
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