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‘Disregard inaccurate lists’ | Nigerian Army says this is the real number of retired officers

The Nigerian Army has said that only 38 senior officers were retired from the military. Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, in a statement released on Sunday, urged Nigerians to disregard all published names and figures of purportedly retired senior officers. The Army spokesperson said only 9 Major Generals, 10 Brigadier Generals, 7... Read More

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Fayose predicts failure of FG’s school feeding programme (READ)

The Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday, decried the decision of the federal government to task state governors with 40 percent counterpart funding for the proposed School Feeding Programme, saying that “Federal Government is already looking for excuse for the impending failure of the programme.” The governor made this known in a statement signed... Read More

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Opinion: Why Nigeria needs to urgently diversify its economy

By Ola Rotimi Currently, Nigeria’s economy is faced with venomous challenges- 27 of the 36 states in Nigeria are unable to pay workers’ salaries, the existing infrastructures are swiftly becoming poor while new ones are not in place, power generation has degenerated significantly, the financial system is crumbling, foreign investors are shunning Nigeria’s bonds and... Read More

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Don Jazzy, Dr Sid spotted with Keri Hilson (PHOTOS)

American singer, Keri Hilson just left Nigeria after a 3 day visit to Lagos to appear as a guest judge on a singing competition by a major music channel. However, before she departed, she met with Mavin Boss, Don Jazzy – who was recently in New York alongside Tiwa Savage for a meeting with Jay Z. See... Read More

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Abiola’s family to FG: ‘Pay us presidential entitlements’

As the nation marks the 23rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, the family of the presumed winner of that historic election, MKO Abiola, on Sunday, called on the federal government to declare him winner and pay presidential entitlements due to him. Head of the Abiola family and younger brother to the late... Read More

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Jude Ndukwe: Olusegun Mimiko and the true meaning of June 12

by Jude Ndukwe No doubt, the June 12, 1993, mandate freely and willingly given to the late icon of democracy and philanthropist, Chief MKO Abiola, by Nigerians but unfortunately annulled by the military junta led by Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has come to be an integral part of our democratic life as a nation. No one,... Read More

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Opinion: Uncle Dele Momodu, nobody is misleading Pres. Buhari

by Ayantunji Benjamin Gbenro This article is a response to Dele Momodu’s article titled “Before They Mislead President Buhari”. The article like most of the writer’s recent articles is a subtle castigation of Buhari’s administration and support for the corrupt and dirty past that brought us the this position as nation. To appeal to his audience,... Read More

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Hafsat Abiola-Costello: Who is afraid of a united Nigeria?

by Hafsat Abiola-Costello We have arrived again at another anniversary of the June 12 Presidential Election of 1993, that event that laid bare the intent of the military dictator, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, to subject Nigerians to an unending farce in the guise of seeking a credible national democratic election. For a time, the points... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: Buhari’s changing body language and 4 other things

By Simon Kolawole At the end of the day, President Muhammadu Buhari appears to be loosening up. He came to power with a set of ideas, with the best of intentions, undeniably convinced that those ideas would help produce the Nigeria of his dreams. But as ideas go, they are not etched on the marble.... Read More

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#Euro2016: Luka Modric screamer gives Croatia victory over Turkey (WATCH)

Midfield maestro, Luka Modric led his Croatian side to a win over Turkey at the Parc Des Princes on Sunday. The Champions League winner scored a goal of the tournament contender four minutes to half time when he volleyed a dropping ball past Turkish keeper, Volkan Babacan. A reply from the Turks was hardly on the... Read More

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Mohammad Ali at the ring-side, 1985 – A poem by Wole Soyinka

by Wole Soyinka The arena is darkened. A feast of blood Will follow duly; the spotlights have been borrowed For a while. These ringside prances Merely serve to whet the appetite. Gladiators, Clad tonight in formal mufti, customised, Milk recognition, savour the night-off, Show off Rites. Ill fitted in this voyeur company The desperate arm... Read More

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Governor Wike and wife’s PDA turned heads at AMAA 2016 (PHOTOS)

Governor Nyseom Wike and his wife, Suzette never hesitate to indulge in public displays of affection. More than once, the couple have been spotted in various modes of PDA, and this continued on Saturday at the Africa Movie Academy Awards 2016. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGjK7mryNFT/?taken-by=gardencitymagazine His excellency, literally, couldn’t take his hands off his heartthrob, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike. Errm…... Read More

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Army chief, Buratai asks soldiers to ‘remain loyal’ to FG

The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has advised officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to remain loyal to the Federal Government. Buratai gave this counsel at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery, Kachia, in Kaduna state while addressing officers of the training institution. The Army chief, who was at the school to commission... Read More

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Monthly allocation: Lagos received N178bn while Ekiti got N50bn in one year (Full List)

In the last one year, the thirty-six states and 774 local government councils in Nigeria shared N2.8 trillion from the federation account. The two tiers of government received the payment between June 2015 and May 2016 at the monthly meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Lagos state received a total of N178 billion,... Read More

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Femi Aribisala: Dear Believer, is the Lord your pastor?

by Femi Aribisala Ask the average Christian for his pastor, and he is likely to refer you to mere mortals. But David declares in his most famous psalm: “The LORD is my pastor; I have everything I need.” (Psalm 23:1). If David has everything he needs because he made the Lord his pastor, why do... Read More

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Names of Generals, Colonels kicked out of the Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, revealed that it has sent some senior officials on compulsory retirement following findings that the top Army officials were either involved in the mismanagement of the Arms deal fund or complicit in electoral malpractice during the 2015 general election. It is unclear the total number of officials that were retired but reports... Read More

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Boko Haram kingpin; father of 3 insurgents, arrested by NSCDC

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Sunday, said that it has arrested a Boko Haram kingpin who also confessed to being the father of three Boko Haram “arrow heads.” This was made known by the commandant of the NSCDC in Borno, Ibrahim Abdullahi, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).... Read More

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Pastor who predicted Muhammad Ali and Stephen Keshi’s deaths, says God is mad at Nigeria

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, Head and Spiritual Leader of Inri Spiritual and Evangelical Church, Oke-Afa, Isolo, Lagos has declared that God is not happy with Nigeria and that was why things are not going right. Ayodele, who has made several accurate prophesies in the past revealed this when Vanguard Newspaper visited him over the weekend.... Read More

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Opinion: Robin Hood, Niger Delta Avengers and emergency militants

Suddenly, militancy which has been out of fashion in the last six years, is all the rage in the Niger Delta. The emergence of the so-called ‘Avengers’ has unleashed a rash of would-be liberators of the peoples of the South-South zone. One group is called ‘Ultimate Warriors of Niger Delta’, another goes by the moniker... Read More

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How MKO Abiola was arrested, imprisoned and eventually killed

June 12 will forever be an iconic date for democracy in the history of the Nigerian nation. On June 12, 1993, Nigeria conducted one of the fairest elections in its history which saw Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola emerge as President. His victory was however short-lived as the then Head of State, Ibrahim Babaginda annulled the... Read More

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Growing pap business into a thriving brand | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ijeoma Ndukwe-Egwuronu

Successful entrepreneurs are those who turn ordinary products or services into extraordinary brands, creating value for customers and their target audience. For Ijeoma, meeting the hygiene and convenience needs of mothers with a local staple proved to be an ingenious and inspired idea. Enjoy her interview and read about how she’s turning Bubez Pap into... Read More

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How former acting governor ‘diverted N1.9bn in 3 months’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has allegedly confiscated a property situated at No. 7, Gana Street, Maitama, Abuja belived to belong to a former acting Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri. The property, believed to be worth about N500 million had ‘EFCC, under investigation’ painted at its entrance upon inspection. Fintiri had been... Read More

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Chiwetel Ejiofor’s sister holds fairy-tale wedding in Croatia (PHOTOS)

British/Nigerian Actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor saw his younger sister, Dr. Kandibe Ejiofor get married to her Yoruba beau, Dele on Saturday. The wedding ceremony which took place in Rovinj, Croatia, was witnessed by the actor’s other famous sister, Zain Asher who is a CNN news anchor and other family members and friends. See photos from the wedding.

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According to Kanye West, the new Yeezys was sold out in 60 seconds

Kanye‘s ego just got bigger – going by his recent tweet. Last week, the rapper launched a new set of Adidas Yeezys – the Boost 750 Grey Gum. 9,000 pairs of the shoe were reportedly made and they went on sale online on Saturday at a cost of $350 each and according to Kanye, they got... Read More

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Man keeps girl-child as sex slave for ‘four days’, blames the devil

After keeping an 11-year-old girl as a sex slave for several days, a sixty-five-year-old man, Akinlolu Ogunlade, says he was led by the devil. He however, said he raped Funke Olagbaju (not real name) twice, in Akobo area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Ogunlade, who was arrested by the Oyo State Police Command, is believed to have abducted the primary... Read More

Chris Brown joins Wizkid onstage for ‘African Bad Girl’ (WATCH)

Wizkid made his final stop of the One Hell of A Night tour in Amsterdam at the 17,000 capacity Ziggo Dome arena, on Saturday night. As expected, Wizkid brought his A-game and the African pop artiste also surprised the crowd when Chris Brown joined him on stage. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGjW4aPG66B/?taken-by=wizkidayo Together, they performed their unreleased collaboration titled African Bad Girl and... Read More

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Top moments from 2Baba’s ‘Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless’ featuring Alibaba, Sauti Sol (WATCH)

On Saturday night, 2Baba (formerly known as 2face Idibia) kicked off his Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless: Disruption Africa tour at the simba saloon carnivore in Nairobi Kenya. Kenya’s afro-pop band Sauti Sol and Tanzanian singer, Ali Kiba also thrilled the crowd on the night. Hosted by Alibaba, other entertainers on the night include: Vanessa Mdee, Dela, Churchill, Kelly Hansome, Papa Dennis,... Read More

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#AMAA2016: RMD, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva honoured with Life Time awards + other winners (Full List)

The 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held in the city of Port Harcourt Saturday night. Despite its shortcomings, the event was attended by some of the movers and shakers of the African movie industry – who converged at the Obi Wali International Conference Center. Daniel K. Daniel continued his clean swoop of awards as he claimed the Best actor award again... Read More

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Despite militant attacks, oil companies not willing to leave Nigeria

It would take more than militant attacks to force International Oil Companies (IOCs) out of Nigeria as they have reiterated their resolve to remain in the country. To protect themselves from further losses, some IOCs have planned to increase production shut-ins especially in areas that are most affected by terrorist attack, the Punch reports. Speaking on... Read More

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Jonathan, Yar’Adua’s ADCs fall victim to mass sack in Nigerian Army

For their alleged roles in the 2015 general elections and in the dubious arms procurement scandal, the Nigerian Army Council has reportedly retired the Aide de Camp to ex-Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Umaru Yar’Adua, and 57 other officers. The affected officials include: Jonathan’s Aide de Camp, Col. Ojogbane Adegbe; a former Principal Secretary to an... Read More

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