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June 12, 2016

‘Most Nigerian football coaches are hypertensive’

About 75 percent of Nigerian coaches are hypertensive, says the President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Bitrus Bewarang. Bewarang’s statement comes on the heels of the deaths of two former Nigeria’s football coaches, Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu – both men died in Benin City, Edo state. According to Vanguard, Bewarang also said that... Read More
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June 12, 2016

FG to support state governments financially… but the conditions are strict

The federal government, on Tuesday, set out stringent fiscal conditions for states before they can access a conditional Budget Support Facility which is aimed at providing financial support to any of the 36 states facing financial difficulties. This was contained in a statement made available by the Ministry of Finance. The states can only access... Read More
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June 12, 2016

CAN hit by new crisis, Catholic church threatens to pull out

As the tenure of Ayo Oritsejafor, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), winds down, a wave of fresh crisis has hit the organization- regarding his replacement. The Catholic church has allegedly threatened to pull out of CAN if the crisis isn’t resolved. According to Vanguard, reports indicate that the candidate of TEKAN/ECWA bloc, Jeremiah Gado,... Read More
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June 12, 2016

FG won’t provide bailout for banks despite order not to sack workers

As Nigeria’s economic situation worsens, the federal government has completely ruled out the option of giving bailout funds to banks in other to avoid job cuts and retrenchment of workers, the Punch reports. Banks had begun retrenching some of its workers in other to save itself from the growing economic difficulties. Reacting to the spate... Read More
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June 12, 2016

Reuben Abati: Remembering MKO Abiola, June 12 and a coup against the Nigerian people

This day, June 12 will always be remembered by those who have defied the culture of silence and conspiracy against a significant moment in Nigerian history, to remind us of how today, 23 years ago, the battle against the exit of the military from power was fought at the ballot by a determined Nigerian people.... Read More
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June 12, 2016

‘Amodu Shaibu’s legacy is secured in the memories of Nigerians’ – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, expressed his shock at the death of former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football, Amodu Shaibu. Osinbajo made this known in a statement personally signed by him. He stated that Shaibu’s death, just a few days after former Nigerian coach and player, Stephen Keshi, was a big blow to... Read More
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June 12, 2016

Shehu Sani to Fashola: ‘We’ve moved from power epilepsy to power paralysis’

Senator Shehu Sani has taken a swipe at the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola over the abject state of electricity supply in the country. The destruction of oil pipelines by militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has greatly affected the nation’s capacity to generate electricity in the past two months. According to the... Read More
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June 12, 2016

First Photos: RMD, Juliet Ibrahim, Lai Mohammed, others turn up for #AMAA2016

The 2016 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Obi Wali International Conference Center played host to some of the continent’s movie stars. See first photos from the event with guests such as: Minister for Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Peace Anyam-Osigwe, Omoni Oboli, Juliet Ibrahim, Queen Nwokoye, Daniel K.... Read More
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June 12, 2016

The awkward moment when #AMAA2016 suffered power outage – Nigerians react

It was an all round embarrassment for the AMAA organisers when the Obi Wali International Conference Center – the venue of the august event – lost power and suddenly went dark. Worst of all, it was beamed live on NTA and the television station couldn’t even cover up the letdown with a well transitioned break.... Read More
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June 12, 2016

#Euro2016: Wasteful England suffer opening match blues (WATCH)

England were left stunned as a Denis Glushakov‘s goal denied them a win in their Euro 2016 opening clash against Russia on Saturday in Marseille. It appeared Roy Hodgson‘s men were going to walk away with victory on the night after an Eric Dier 20 yard free kick put them ahead in the 73rd minute of the... Read More
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June 11, 2016

It’s officially time to get very worried about Kemi Olunloyo

A few days ago, news of the unfortunate drowning of two young female graduate students at Elegushi beach, Lagos, hit the internet. Their deaths gave birth to the calls for stricter implementation of safety measures on beaches around Nigeria. But while Nigerians, and most especially, the family and friends of the bereaved, mourned their death,... Read More
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June 11, 2016

‘600k jobs, N3.3m fine, 4,031 megawatts…’ | The 7 numbers that mattered this week

Every week, different figures make news headlines. While some numbers are bereft of impact in the general scheme of things, a few others tend to be significant, and as such they stand out. In essence, they are important and should matter. These are the numbers that mattered this week. 600,000 The number of young people to... Read More
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June 11, 2016

#Euro2016: Gareth Bale, Hal Robson-Kanu help Wales make history

Welsh talisman, Gareth Bale has earned a page in the record books in the on-going UEFA European Championship in France. He scored a spectacular free-kick to put his country ahead in the game against Slovakia. The goal makes Bake the first British player to score a direct free-kick at an European Championship. The goal he scored was... Read More
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June 11, 2016

#CHOBS2016: Fashola, Banky W, others spotted at Noble Igwe’s star-studded wedding (PHOTOS)

Notable personalities graced the wedding of the CEO, 360Nobs, Noble Igwe who got married to Chioma Otisi on Saturday, June 11. From captains of industries to entertainment figures, it was a display of affluence, sophistication and glamour at the wedding whose reception is taking place at the Landmark event center. The VIPs that have been... Read More
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June 11, 2016

These are the 57 sole administrators appointed by Ambode

The Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday, appointed 57 new sole administrators to replace the 57 that were sacked earlier this week. A statement signed by the secretary to the state government, Tunji Bello, disclosed that the newly appointed sole administrators will oversee the affairs of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development... Read More
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June 11, 2016

‘I can no longer endure these blackmails’ – Tompolo

Former Niger Delta warlord, Government ‘Tompolo’ Ekpemupolo, on Saturday called on the Niger Delta Avengers to stop destroying oil installation in the Niger Delta region, the Vanguard reports. Tompolo, who was alleged to have fled to Libya in a bid to avoid arrest and prosecution by the federal government, urged the NDA to embrace the... Read More
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June 11, 2016

#CHOBS2016: 5 memorable moments from Noble Igwe and Chioma Otisi’s wedding (WATCH)

The reception for the high society wedding is ongoing at the Landmark event center in Victoria Island, Lagos. Here are some moments from the holy solemnization in church to the reception https://www.instagram.com/p/BGhOY0mKrPh/?tagged=chobs2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BGhOGRiJBNV/?tagged=chobs2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BGhQ-tprydW/?tagged=chobs2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BGhPmX_ufm9/?tagged=chobs2016    
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June 11, 2016

‘I’ll meet 2face in court’ – Blackface

Former Plantashun Boyz member, Black Face is apparently still aggrieved with his former band-mate, the legendary 2face Idibia. Blackface, real names – Austine Garuba Obiabo Ahmedu – has more than once, accused 2face of song theft and copyright infringement, however, his allegations never become more than that. He took to his Instagram page on Saturday to... Read More
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Amodu Shuaibu
June 11, 2016

‘The last thing my father said to me was…’ – Amodu Shuaibu’s son

Abdul-Aziz Amodu, the eldest son of the late technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amodu Shuaibu, has shared with the world, the last conversation he had with his father. Veteran football coach, Amodu Shuaibu’s death in the early hours of Saturday morning threw the football world and Nigerians into a state of shock. Amodu’s... Read More
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June 11, 2016

‘Amodu Shuaibu was in my place yesterday, we talked about Keshi’s death’

The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Kassim Afegbua has mourned the sudden death of the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amodu Shuaibu, at age 58. According to Kassim, who is also a relative of Amodu Shuaibu, the former Super Eagles of Nigeria coach died at 4am on Saturday at his residence... Read More
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June 11, 2016

Daily Times newspaper is 90

The Nigerian legacy newspaper, “The Daily Times” and the nations flagship in news, media human capital development and professional path driver has clocked 90 years. Folio Communications Limited, the holding company and owners of Daily Times and six other titles, says the celebration goes beyond the niche newspaper. Folio Communications Limited announced that Daily Times... Read More
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June 11, 2016

Afenifere to Buhari: ‘Release result of June 12 presidential election

The Afenifere Renewal Group has called on the Federal Government to release the official result of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election, which was won by late Chief M.K.O Abiola. A statement signed on Saturday, by the group’s chairman, Hon. Olawale Oshun, said, “President Buhari, as the beneficiary of a ballot revolution that mostly mirrored... Read More
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June 11, 2016

‘When you say oil, people term it to be corrupt’ – Dangote (WATCH)

Aliko Dangote, business magnate and Africa’s richest man has told a rare story of his worst day in business as well as why he advocates diversification in business. He also spoke on how estayed away from the Upstream sector of the oil and gas busniess until recently. Dangote revealed this as a guest on the second... Read More
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June 11, 2016

Evening hangout with media professionals

Meets Media, a monthly media hangout and networking platform 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 atmosphere of... Read More
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June 11, 2016

Soldiers kill more Boko Haram insurgents in Gamboru Ngala

As the Nigerian Army keeps recording success against insurgency, troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Task Force Brigade yesterday, conducted a fighting patrol operations in the general area of Muska village in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area. The troops acted based on information received that Boko Haram terrorists elements earlier dislodged at Chukungudu and Hausari villages... Read More
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