The trial of the former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki at the Federal High Court in Abuja- has yet again stalled, as a result of his continued detention by the Department of State Security Service, in spite of a court order admitting him to bail. Late last year, Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal...
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As a child, Bash Ali was a popular name and icon within my family circle. Sometimes my uncles will say ‘I will Bash Ali you now’ to me. He was a household name and perhaps, he’s still a VIP in Nigeria. I got to know about his proposed Guinness fight through an SMS sent to...
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The 2016 budget of Ondo State which is the seventh in the series of the state’s Budget of a ‘Caring Heart’ under the leadership of Governor Olusegun Mimiko, has, as usual, attracted comments and analysis by experts and political actors. The budget which has earned for itself the toga of an exemplary budget for other...
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Secessionist group, Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MOSSOB), has called on South East and South South Governors to come together to stop the attacks on pro-Biafra protesters by security agents in their states. This was stated by the MOSSOB leader, Solomon Chukwu, when his group paid a visit to Uyo, Akwa...
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The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday, February 15, convened a caucus meeting to deliberate on the tussle for the vacant position of the chairman of the party. The meeting was well attended by national chieftains of the party and state governors. Four of the five members who were nominated for the chairmanship position, include- Ambassador...
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Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, now senate minority leader, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), will still govern the oil rich state in 2019. Akpabio stated this at a recent rally organised by the people of Ikot Ekpene senatorial district to honor him and his sucessor, Governor Udom...
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NSGF says Shehu Sani is ignorant over foreign loan. Leadership Yahaya Bello sacks all Perm Secretaries. Vanguard Check corruption, dwindling economy- PDP chieftain advises Buhari. Punch Buhari pledges to resettle IDPs. Leadership PDP chieftain, Babatope says probing Jonathan will be futile. Punch Suswam’s N3.1 billion fraud trial continues Tuesday. Leadership Ijaw group says Buhari’s men...
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The trial of former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswan and his commissioner of Finance, Okolobia Okpanachi resumed on Monday, February 15, as a prosecution witness told the court how N1 billion was laundered by the governor. The witness, Brijid Shiedie, MD/CEO, Benue Investment and Property Company Limited told the court presided over by Justice...
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She slay anytime anyway, even if fashionably late or missing from the red carpet. Her comeback forces us to accept he…
The 2016 Grammy Awards, which were concluded in the wee hours of Tuesday at the Los Angeles’ Staples Center provided a lot of moments, while also saving room for a number of huge disappointments. Here are the highlights from the event: K Dot delivers a powerful performance Picking up 5 awards on the night, Kendrick...
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One of the most interesting aftermaths of award shows are the hilarious, rib-cracking, and sometimes wicked memes. And as expected, the 2016 Grammy Awards ceremony has elicited its share of internet memes. YNaija has compiled 20 funny memes that have flooded social media since the event ended a couple of hours ago. Enjoy… https://twitter.com/UpdatesO2L/status/699461075746488320 Truth!...
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The troops of 26 Task Force Brigade, with the assistance of the Cameroonian forces, have rescued 8 men, 36 women and 68 children in Kirawa, Borno state. This was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists by the acting Director Army Public Relations, Sani Kukasheka Usman on Tuesday. The Cameroonian battalion were also able...
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The Economic and financial Crime Commission has made a headway in the $180 million Halliburton bribery scandal. The Nation newspapers reports that the anti-graft agency is reported to be tracing the N66 billion ($200 million) paid as fine by the companies involved in the international scandal. The EFCC is said to have questioned the lawyers...
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Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola has condemned the Peoples Democratic Party in the state for questioning his fresh request for bailout funds from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun state through a statement released by the Director of Publicity, Diran Odeyemi had criticised Aregbesola for begging the CBN for...
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The Northern Governors have labeled the reaction of the Vice Chairman, Senate committee on Foreign and Domestic Debts, Senator Shehu Sani to the plan by the governors to get loans from Islamic Development Bank in Jedda- as ‘purely based on lack of the slightest knowledge about the issue.’ Sani had declared that the efforts of the Northern...
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About 10 out of the 26 Directors-General and Heads of parastatal and government agencies, who were sacked on Monday, may have a date with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. According to a report by The Nation, President Muhammadu Buhari decided to terminate...
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Music’s biggest night- The 58th Annual Grammy Awards- has come and gone. While a handful of your favorite music stars were honoured for their work in the past year, some others, missed out in the highly competitive, highest recognition in global music. Rapper/Actor, LL Cool J hosted this year’s edition of the Grammy Awards, which was...
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Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Ebenezer Babatope, says any attempt by the federal government’s anti-graft agencies to probe former president Goodluck Jonathan, would be an ‘exercise in futility’. The calls and clamour for the probe of the former President- over the alleged diversion of public funds under his watch- is nearing fever pitch. However, the PDP...
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There were several meetings of various caucuses of the Nigerian Senate on Monday, in relation to the impending resumption of the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The Code of Conduct Bureau had charged Saraki on 14 counts of false declaration of assets during his tenure as Kwara state...
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The Grammy Awards are yet to wrap up but the red carpet has and with it came all sorts of looks from the stars and th…
It has been revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo, was awarded the Abuja Rail Project in 2007 without an engineering design or a Memorandum of Understanding. This disclosure was made on Monday, by the Project Manager of a Chinese civil engineering and construction company (CCECC), Etim Abak, before the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital...
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The continuous fall of the Nigerian currency- naira- reached a record low of 345 against the dollar at the parallel market on Monday. Following the Bankers’ Committee’s announcement last week Thursday, of plans to stop providing foreign exchange for school fees and medical bills payment- the naira crashed to a new low of 338 against...
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The Grammys are currently underway and even though the red carpet is over, most moments are more memorable than the o…
Rihanna was scheduled to perform ‘Kiss It Better’ off her Anti album during Monday night’s Grammy Awards, but she was forced to cancel her performance. TMZ reports that Rihanna had rehearsed and prepared for the show, but subsequently canceled her performance due to health reasons. The singer is reported to be battling with bronchitis and...
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As is the tradition of the annual Grammy Awards, some categories’ winners are awarded with their plaques before the show commences. While this categories aren’t any less important, the Grammys has repeatedly stated that not all awards can be given out during the 3-hour long show. Hence, 35 award categories were yet again, at the...
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When it comes to the fashion and arrivals of celebrities to the Grammy Awards, expect the unexpected. Whether it’s Lady Gaga in an egg, Nicki Minaj coming through with a Pope, the Grammys red carpet is where it’s at when it comes to seeing major stars, mega glamour and the most eccentric of ensembles all at...
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The biggest night in music is underway at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. While the main show has not yet started, some winners of some award categories have been announced at the pre-show ceremony. Béninoise singer, Angelique Kidjo has claimed the Grammy for the Best world Album category which she won last year....
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Kanye West is desperately seeking financial help to bring to life his ‘great’ ideas and he has taken to social media to explain his recent ‘bizarre’ rants. The rapper, who recently released his new album- The Life of Pablo- also said billionaires and hedge fund managers have offered to help him, following his revelation that...
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The 58th annual Grammy awards ceremony would be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, in a few hours. While you gear up for music’s biggest night, we present five major things to be on the look-out for during the show. The Host This is one major factor that can make or mar an...
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Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, on Monday admitted that the 2016 budget of the federal government was hastily put together. After a meeting with President Buhari, the Senate Leader revealed to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, that the document was rushed before submission to the National Assembly. Ali Ndume however, said the Executive and...
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