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July 20, 2016

Police, DSS collaborate to tackle insecurity

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Tuesday, sought the collaboration of the Department of State Services, when he paid a working visit to the Director-General in Abuja. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Police PRO, DCP Don Awunah on Wednesday. According to the statement, the police boss stated that the... Read More
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July 20, 2016

We should carry out psychiatric tests on aspirants – Benue APC Chairman

Following the sordid encounter between Senator Remi Tinubu and Senator Melaye at the senate plenary, the Chairman of the APC in Benue State, Abba Yaro, has called on the party to begin thorough screening, especially psychiatric tests, for all the aspirants contesting elections on the platform of the party in future elections. Yaro said this... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Blame Hillary Clinton for kidnap of Chibok girls – Chris Christie

Governor of New Jersey, USA, Chris Christie, on Tuesday, said that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, is to blame for the 2014 kidnapping of 219 Chibok girls. Christie, who was passed over by Donald Trump as his running mate, stated this while speaking at the National Republican Party Convention in Cleveland. Clinton served as... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Tosyn Bucknor and Ruth Kadiri to be hosted at Meets Media this July

Meets Media, a monthly hangout and networking circle for media professionals that enables communication and marketing professionals to hear from leading media organisations on how their respective companies work. This platform is to provide an insight to public relations, advice on brand/product coverage, and to build a beneficial mutual relationship. Meets Media is designed to create an... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Boko Haram: Army kills 12 insurgents, free 22 hostages

The Nigerian Army has killed 12 Boko Haram terrorists and rescued 22 hostages including women and children during an operation. According to a statement from the Army Headquarters yesterday, the operation was carried out on Monday in several Villages in Borno State. It said however, four of its soldiers sustained injuries, while many of the... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Remi Tinubu wants APC, Senate to sanction Melaye

Following the uproar at the senate plenary on July 12, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday, formally reported Senator Dino Melaye to the All Progressives Congress and the Senate. The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District has alleged that Melaye would have beaten her up but for the timely intervention of her colleagues. Tinubu, in her... Read More
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July 20, 2016

This is what Nigeria loses to cybercrime annually – FG

The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu has revealed that Nigeria loses N127bn to cyber-crime annually. He revealed this at the opening of the 2016 National Conference of the Nigerian Computer Society in Abuja on Tuesday. Shittu also disclosed that that over $32bn had been invested in the Information and Communications Technology sector in the last... Read More
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July 20, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories that you should monitor today Police interrogate Bishop ‘for sponsoring Niger Delta Avengers’ The Delta State Police Command has interrogated the presiding bishop of the New Salvation Zion Church of Christ at Igbodu area in Warri over allegation that he is sponsoring Niger Delta Avengers 2. Buhari’s anti-corruption war... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Tiwa Savage celebrates 2 million ‘Savage Soldiers’ on Instagram

As she gears up to be the first Nigerian female artiste to perform at the Barclays Center, New York for the One Africa Fest, Tiwa Savage is already celebrating one landmark achievement – the Mavin first lady now has 2 million followers on Instagram. To celebrate this, Tiwa took to the micro-blogging site to appreciate... Read More
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July 20, 2016

‘Nigeria must embrace restructuring’ – Ekweremadu

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, said on Tuesday that Nigeria’s restructuring is the surest solutions to its current economic challenges. He spoke at the Second Annual Conference of the Young Parliamentarians Forum, which took place at the National Assembly in Abuja. He argued that to succeed, the country must abandon its... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Slain Abuja preacher to be buried on her birthday

The Family of late Evangelist Eunice Olawale, yesterday, changed their mind and announced her burial arrangements. This is after they had previously suspended her burial arrangements to enable the police conclude its investigations. The 42-year-old was murdered by assailants while she was preaching at Gbazango West area of Kubwa, a satellite town, in the Bwari... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram fuel suppliers

Troops of the 7 Division have arrested two men suspected to supply fuel to Boko Haram terrorists. The two men Muhammadu Adamu and Tijani Gambo were apprehended yesterday at Molai check point in the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno state. In a statement released on Wednesday by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman,... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Thugs, dogs and gods of the Senate

by Jude Ndukwe The recent embarrassing incident in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly between (Distinguished?) Senators Dino Melaye and Remi Tinubu has raised some dust from different quarters. While some Nigerians have not only asked Melaye to apologise to Tinubu, they have also threatened him with all kinds of actions should he not... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Ebonyi is growing its IGR faster than others, Kwara is slowest

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has stated that the country has to diversify its economy from dependence on oil revenue. Dogara was speaking at the Chattered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria Abuja Tax Week on the ‘Dilemma of Improving Tax Revenue in Tough Economic Times’. The Speaker told his audience how... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Police interrogate Bishop ‘for sponsoring Niger Delta Avengers’

The Delta State Police Command has interrogated the presiding bishop of the New Salvation Zion Church of Christ at Igbodu area in Warri over allegation of sponsoring the militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers. The Punch reports that the bishop (name withheld), hails from Ogbinbiri community of Egbema Kingdom in the Warri North Council Area of... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Yemi Alade denies dating manager | Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is one of Elle’s 50 Incredible women in Africa

Here are the some stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning.   Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde named among Elle Magazine’s 50 incredible women in Africa Omotola Jaldade-Ekeinde has been listed among Africa’s 50 incredible women in the August edition of Elle magazine South Africa. The Nollywood... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Is Buhari’s anti-corruption war selective? VP Osinbajo reacts

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, said it is absurd to say that the ongoing anti-corruption war of the Buhari administration is selective and one sided. According to a statement by Osinbajo Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the Vice President said this while addressing journalist after the 27th Ordinary Session of the... Read More
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July 20, 2016

‘Melaye’s physical attack on me was prevented by other senators’ – Remi Tinubu

Following her altercation with Senator Dino Melaye during an executive session of the Senate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday, wrote a petition to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu, who represents Lagos Central in the senate, noted in the letters that she was making... Read More
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July 19, 2016

Ex-Lagos commissioner vows to take the fight to Dino Melaye in Abuja

Senator Dino Melaye had, on Monday, alleged that Mrs Kemi Nelson, a former Commissioner during the administration of ex-Lagos governor, Sen. Bola Tinubu, had received the sum of N75 million from Senator Oluremi Tinubu to organise a rally against him. In a statement released today, Nelson who was the Lagos Commissioner for Establishment, Training and... Read More
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July 19, 2016

All you need to know about IBB, the new NANS President

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS on Tuesday in Gombe state elected Comrade Chinonso Obasi as its 31st President. Obasi, who is known by many as IBB, is a student of Ebony State University, while Comrade Taiwo Bamigbade of Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, emerged the new Senate President. The new NANS President was... Read More
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July 19, 2016

How gunmen kidnapped Ogun lawmaker’s wife

Some gunmen have kidnapped the wife of a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly (OGHA), Hon. Olufowobi Oyenuga. Felicia Oyenuga, wife of the lawmaker representing Ijebu East constituency at the Ogun State House of Assembly, was said to have been kidnapped on Tuesday morning at Odoladalepo in Ijebu Ife after she had dropped her... Read More
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July 19, 2016

TFESS Digital Marketing Masterclass Ibadan- One day left to register!!!

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) is putting together a 3-day master class on digital marketing for people in Ibadan environs interested in garnering skills they will need in having a successful career in a highly competitive market. This masterclass is designed so that participants can enjoy an all-inclusive learning experience, guarantee digital marketing strategy... Read More
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