“Nigeria is awaiting receipt from Swiss Govt. of $320 million, identified as illegally taken from Nigeria under Abacha” – Buhari @NGR President, 5:09 PM – 27 APR 2016 When Twitter-addicted Nigerians stumbled on this posting on President Muhammadu Buhari’s Twitter handle last week, the whole Internet went abuzz, with most people expressing their dismay at...
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An international group, the Organisation of Emerging African States (OEAS) has warned the agitators for the Republic of Biafra to watch out for pitfalls that might arise within them. The group in a letter signed by a Jonathan Levy reiterated its support for the Biafran cause while warning the agitators to hold steadfast in the...
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Here is your Entertainment Roundup for today. Ill Bliss and fan get in a cross fire On Sunday, Ill Bliss and a fan got involved in a heated exchange of words on Twitter. It all started when the fan questioned the rapper’s ability to spit and advised him to quit. What followed was a gut-wrenching...
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A man suspected to be the friend of a suspect wanted by the Department of State Services in Lagos state has been allegedly tortured to death while in the custody of the state security service. The man, Eyitayo (surname withheld), was not arrested for being a criminal but rather for being the friend of a...
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#TheNewsIn100Words A Court of Appeal in Lagos state has confirmed the September 30, 2015 judgment of a Federal High Court in Lagos which sentenced 3 men convicted of terrorism to 25 years in prison each. After Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court had sentenced the Boko Haram terrorists to prison, the trio had approached the...
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Since addressing her husband’s social media meltdown and more, Tiwa Savage has subsequently been tight-lipped on all media fronts. However, the Mavin singer late Monday night, wrote an appreciation note to fans for their ‘prayers and support’ for her estranged hubby – TeeBillz, herself and son Jamil. Here is what she shared on Instagram Meanwhile, the...
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Governor of Imo State and the chairman of All Progressives Congress Governors’ Forum, Rochas Okorocha has declared that he has not plans to contest for the presidency in the nearest future. Answering questions from pressmen over the weekend, Okorochas revealed why he will not run for president anymore. He said: “I have been running for the...
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President Muhammadu Buhari will join other world leaders on Monday, May 9 at the Anti-Corruption Summit: London 2016. Since assuming the presidency, Buhari has repeatedly stated his commitment to fighting against corruption. To this effect, the president has submitted a bill to the National Assembly on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, which will foster collaboration with other...
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A militant group known as the Niger Delta Liberation Force (NDLF), has advised fellow militants – Niger Delta Avengers – not to fear President Muhammadu Buhari, for he is not God. The group said it can’t condemn the ‘current bombing’ of pipelines in the Niger Delta because Nigerians were informed that ‘bombing of pipelines was...
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Whenever men take the law into their own hands, the loser is the law. And when the law loses, freedom languishes. –Robert Kennedy The Nigerian Army, on Sunday, disclosed that it will no longer tolerate citizens taking laws into their hands, saying that citizens should take recourse to legal measures to solve problems. This information...
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Aides of Senators and House of Representatives members under the umbrella of National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum have rejected the plan to impose a younger brother of Senator Dino Melaye, as their chairman. The group through its Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Bamidele, declared that Samuel Melaye was not eligible to contest for the position as he...
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Former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, has admitted that his office was funded on a monthly basis by the under-trial former National Security Adviser, Retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki. Writing on his official Twitter handle, Okupe however, said he was not involved in the diversion of over $15bn worth...
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Despite Leicester City lifting the trophy yesterday, there was still all to play for on Sunday with Tottenham looking to seal second position on the league log while 3rd-placed Arsenal headed to Manchester City to put pressure on their north London rivals and secure their top 4 status. The Sunday edition of the 37th match-day...
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One of the administrative staff of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said to me a couple of days ago, ‘Ronke we don’t even know what to do right now as Giwa plans to resume work on Monday.’ In actual fact, what’s all this madness in our football, as I cannot find a better word to...
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A senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dino Melaye – known for his boisterous and raucous character in and out of the National Assembly as well as his famous House of Representative brawl in 2014 which left his clothes torn – has now turned into a motivational speaker. Same man who dubbed the embattled...
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Wizkid is taking the bull by the horns as he prepares to thrill fans at the One Africa concert in USA on July 22. The Starboy is going to headline the show alongside other African artistes at 19,000 capacity Barclays center in New York. Following his special announcement last night, Wiz shared more good news...
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Since the Buhari Administration was inaugurated 10 months ago, there has been a wave of arrests of many alleged looters of the commonwealth. The thorough investigations conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Presidential Panel on Arms Procurement have exposed mind boggling revelations of criminal diversion of public funds. However, not a...
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The World Food Programme – set up by the United Nations to address hunger – is giving N17,000 to over 500,000 families displaced by the senseless attacks of terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The Chairman of Borno State Emergency Agency, Ahmed Satomi revealed on Sunday, May 8 that over 35,000 families had already benefited from the scheme. “We are...
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For at least the third time in 2016, a Federal High Court has awarded damages of up to N10 million against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for unlawfully detaining suspects who are under investigation. Since the advent of the All Progressives Congress led government and its feverish war against corruption, the EFCC has assumed...
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After last week’s episode of eXploring where Zina Anumudu and Denola Grey explored alternative traditional medicine by visiting a traditional maternity home, an ifa diviner and a traditional bone setter (orthopedic doctor), the duo delved into the world of fashion on this week’s episode of the most exciting show on TV. This episode of eXploring...
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13-year-old wonder kid, Zuriel Oduwole has now been featured on CNBC Africa, and broadcast on DSTV across 43 African Countries. It is part of an extended new series focusing on the future leadership and creative direction of the next generation that would shape the exciting growth and exponential development of the African continent In it, she shares...
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Of late, Nigeria has waded in tumultuous waters in terms of security, the protection of citizen’s lives and properties. From the Niger Delta militants to the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists and now the rampaging Fulani herdsmen, there has always been a threat to the seam of national unity which appears to be stronger than our security forces. In addition to...
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Lucy Muthoni Kibaki was buried yesterday, 9.12 am, Nigerian time, in Othaya, Njeri County, Kenya in the presence of about 300 guests and family members, after a requiem mass attended by over 3, 000 dignitaries and 20, 000 mourners. She was the wife of President Mwai Kibaki, the third President of Kenya, in office from...
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The Green Campus Initiative (GCI) is not relenting in her mission to tackle the challenges of climate change and environment sustainability through innovative academic research, and translating that into actions on campuses and beyond. Indeed, we have gone beyond campuses into secondary schools and have launched a very innovative and exciting club called “The Green...
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The 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music awards held on Saturday night at the The Accra International Conference Centre. The show witnessed performances from Efya, Sarkodie, Joe Mettle, R2bees, Wizkid and many others. On the night, Nigerian recording artiste – Wizkid claimed the African artiste of the year while Ghanaian Hip-Hop star – EL won the Artiste of the...
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Wizkid is taking his Starboy label global. While performing on Saturday at the 2016 VGMAs in Ghana, the Afro-pop singer introduced Starboy Worldwide and also revealed the signing of 3 Ghanaian acts to the label, namely – Efya, Mr Eazi and the duo of R2Bees. In the past few months, Wizkid has been spotted with neo-soul artiste...
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“People whose lives are barren and insecure seem to show a greater willingness to obey than people who are self-sufficient and self-confident. To the frustrated, freedom from responsibility is more attractive than freedom from restraint. They are eager to barter their independence for relief of the burdens of willing, deciding and being responsible for inevitable...
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“Our dear president, who is the number one father, should treat every Nigerian, irrespective of tribe and religion as his children, with the same responsibility to all.” – Air Vice Marshal Robert Konye Ekezie Speaking on behalf of clergymen of Igbo extraction, Ekezie urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint an Igbo man as successor to...
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Despite his initial statement that the 2016 budget might not achieve a 100 percent implementation, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udo Udoma has reversed his earlier assertion to say that the budget will be completely implemented. This was contained in a statement signed by the minister’s Media Adviser, James Akpandem, and released on Saturday, May 7....
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This is not a Hollywood movie, on the contrary it is a sad reality that tells Nigerians to pay close attention to their mental health as much as possible. Thursday, May 5, is a day most residents of Goru village of Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State will not forget in a long time...
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