Robbers who rob boutiques so they can dress & look like ‘Big boys’ arrested in Lagos

For the love of dressing and looking like ‘Big boys” a 4-man gang of armed robbers now specialize in stealing from boutiques as well as telecoms shops. The good news is, they have now been arrested! The gang members, Ozioma Ike, 20, Kenechukwu Anierobi, 23, the gang leader, Obi Gaza and Ugo Nnakue, 26 who are all... Read More

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Edwin Clark returns, says ‘Buhari is fit for the job’

A former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Clark, who was a staunch proponent of former President Goodluck Jonathan, is back in the news. The Ijaw nation leader says President Buhari is being capable of leading the country and as such, should be supported by all Nigerians. Clark spoke in Abuja on Wednesday, June 3,... Read More

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Buhari will be fair to the Igbo nation – Moghalu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has assured Ndigbos that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, will be fair to them. The APC National Auditor, Dr. George Moghalu gave this assurance, while speaking at a dinner organised by Igbo Progressives, IP, Lagos State chapter for leading Igbo personalities in the party. He said:... Read More

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“I don’t want officers that will torture my citizens” – Ambode warns LASTMA, VIO

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, has warned officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA and Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIOs to stop the act of forcing themselves into vehicles of traffic offenders. Ambode gave the warning during an interactive session with officials of LASTMA, Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI and VIO at Government State... Read More

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Wike’s agenda is to tarnish my reputation and paint me as corrupt – Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has described the planned probe of his tenure by incumbent Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, as an orchestrated witch-hunt. Amaechi said that Wike’s sole agenda in Rivers state is to paint him as a corrupt person, regardless of what it takes or how he arrives at it.... Read More

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I will destroy Boko Haram – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his promise to destroy the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram Islamic. According to the President, five years of the menace of the insurgents is enough for Nigerians to bear. While speaking at a news conference during his visit to Niger on Wednesday, June 3, Buhari expressed confidence in the ability of the... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari says Nigerian Army will take down Boko Haram, Nigerian appointed MNJTF commander, and more

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Niamey, Niger, said he is confident that the Nigerian military will flush out Boko Haram. Speaking with journalists after talks with President Issoufou Mahamadou of Niger, President Buhari said the Nigerian Army remains a virile fighting force. “I am four days in office today and we have already started... Read More

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Buhari visits Nigerian embassy in Niger (Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari goes on his first outing outside Nigeria since assumption of power. Buhari visits Niger Republic on Wednesday. He stopped by at the Nigeria embassy in Niger Republic to pay Nigerians living there a courtesy visit. He went Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Paul Bulus Z. Lolo, Governor... Read More

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Igbo Corps member converts to Islam to fulfill Buhari vow (Photos)

At least people are not trekking anymore! A batch C corps member serving in Benue State, Konshisha LGA, Chukwuma Austin Dike has converted to Islam. Chukwuma who hails from Mbailtoli LGA, Imo State, had made a vow that if now President Buhari won the election and is sworn in 29th of May, that he will convert... Read More

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It wasn’t just Mugabe! Other leaders dozed off at Buhari’s Inauguration (photos)

So yesterday, photos of Zimbabwean president, Mugabe sleeping during the inauguration of President Buhari hit the internet. “Soon after entering the “State Box” with other dignitaries, the 90 year old Zimbabwean dictator slumped over and began observing his daily siesta.” Eyewitnesses claimed. Well, some leaders including Abdulsalam Abubakar at the event dozed off too. Photographer... Read More

Buhari: Nigerians won’t regret electing me

President Muhammadu Buhari again assured Nigerians that he would do all within his powers to ensure that they do not regret entrusting national responsibility to him by electing him during the March 28 Presidential election stating that his administration was capable of fixing the nation’s problems. Buhari made this declaration in an address he delivered... Read More

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Mercy Aigbe’s 14 year-old daughter knows what a ‘blow job’ is

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe-Gentry and her kids covered the latest issue of Motherhood InStyle magazine. In a revealing interview with the magazine, the beautiful actress talked about having a supportive husband as a working mother, discipline in her home, rumours of being a second wife, motherhood challenges with her kids and much more. On her... Read More

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Niger Governor appoints Senior Special Adviser to help him keep to time

If you haven’t heard that the Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sanni Bello, has a Senior Special Adviser (SSA), Yusuf Waili for timekeeping and scheduling, then you’ve “carried last”. We know you are shocked, so the Chief Press Secretary has deemed it fit to explain why the Governor requires a Time-Keeper. He said, Therefore,... Read More

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Korede Bello’s anticipated ‘Godwin’ is now out (WATCH)

Whoop, the video for the chart topping song by Korede Bello has been unveiled by the Mavin Headquarters. The fun musical video features comic act Bovi, comedian AY and more. You can watch the video (HERE)

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Nigerian Army accuses Amnesty International of blackmail

The Nigerian Army has responded to a new report by Amnesty International, where it was accused of carrying out extra-judicial killings and human rights abuses while prosecuting the war against Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. According to the Army authority, the report by AI is intended to blackmail the Nigerian Armed Forces. Major General Christopher... Read More

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Farida Musa Halliru: The cofoundHER Interview

Since her early teens, Farida Musa Halliru has been sketching designs, but her fashion design career really started in 2012 after she completed a course on fashion design and garment construction from The Fashion Academy, Abuja and started her own bespoke fashion design company, Farida’s Atelier. Farida’s designs are mostly African inspired with Western aesthetics.... Read More

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PDP will not fight APC on Senate Presidency

The Peoples Democratic Party said it has no plan to present David Mark as a candidate for the Presidency of the Eighth Senate. The new opposition party said the All Progressives Congress, would be allowed to present their candidates for the office. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, told journalists in Abuja on Wednesday,... Read More

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Several dead as another explosion rocks Maiduguri

In yet another explosion in Maiduguri, not less than six people were killed on Wednesday, June 3. A civilian vigilante, Danlami Ajaokuta, who’s assisting the military in the war against Boko Haram, disclosed to AFP that the blast happened at a garage opposite a military unit. According to Danlami, the blast appeared to have been caused by explosives... Read More

Punch reporter beaten to stupor by PDP thugs in Ekiti

A Punch correspondent stationed in Ekiti, Kamarudeen Ogundele, was attacked and beaten to a stupor by thugs believed to be loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party. The incident occurred in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, June 3, while the PDP supporters continued to lay siege to prevent the All Progressives Congress lawmakers from sitting in the state National Assembly.... Read More

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El-Rufai dissolves parastatals, agencies, LGAs

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has begun reshuffling government agencies in the state. El-Rufai has ordered the dissolution of all boards of government parastatals, agencies and councils of local government areas in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the secretary to the state government, Balarabe Abbas on Wednesday, June 3. The government... Read More

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Film review: Hell hath no fury in Obi Emelonye’s Thy will be done

A 40 year old happily married pastor (Ramsey Nouah) has his domestic, spiritual and professional life turned upside down when a woman (Mary Njoku)shows up claiming to be his first wife, someone from a union aborted on the very night of consumation, and long considered dead and buried. This upset does not sit too well... Read More

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Wats The Fuss: Nollywood

Nollywood ranks as one of the top movie industries worldwide. However we have out faults, which for some reason remain embraced by Nollywood lovers. This episode attempts to break down why Nollywood is so bad, yet sooo good. Wat’s The Fuss? is an online web talk show, where a group of four fabulous and brilliant ladies... Read More

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These are the criteria for choosing the next Senate President – APC

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has listed some criteria for the Senate presidential candidate. The criteria was stated on Tuesday night, at a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. The two main challengers for the office of the Senate President are Senators Bukola Saraki (Kwara Central) and Ahmad Lawan (Yobe North). According to Punch... Read More

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Where is my Baby Fever?

I don’t want children. And it’s not because I am an evil, baby hating Wicked Witch of the West. I don’t hate children, but I don’t particularly like them either. I’d much rather be the cool auntie who drops by with a Birkin tote brimming with toys, candy, and a bunch of whatever nonsense children... Read More

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Woman gets offensive message from man who wants to date her on Twitter

This woman, Christina Topacio was told that she would be the perfect woman to date but only if she lost weight. She was messaged by a man she has never met in real life but appears to have exchanged messages with, who revealed that he wanted to get something off his chest. He began: “Christina…can... Read More

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Within 10 minutes, Senate passed 46 bills into law today

An unprecedented 46 bills were passed into law on Wednesday, June 3, within the space of 10 minutes. The bills which became law, were introduced by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Ita Enang. The bills had been earlier passed by the House of Representatives in the outgoing 7th Assembly. In spite of some... Read More

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Buhari gets approval from Senate to appoint 15 advisers

The Senate has approved the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint 15 Special Advisers. Buhari had sent the request to the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 The approval was given on Wednesday, June 3, following the reading of the President’s letter by Senate President, David Mark. It is believed that the President... Read More

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Bayelsa elders warn Goodluck Jonathan to call his wife to order

It appears the ex-President’s wife Patience Jonathan still has some power she is trying to wield in Bayelsa state. A group called ‘Concerned Bayelsa Elders’, has warned former President Jonathan to call his wife, Patience, to order or risk political crisis in Bayelsa State. The leader of the group, Ebeletimi Wilson, said this while addressing journalists in... Read More

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Like a King, Vector Tha Viper out with second remix of King Kong, featuring Sarkodie

Nigeria’s acclaimed king of rap, Vector Tha Viper teams up with awardwinning Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie in a second remix of his hit song, King Kong. With a previous remix featuring fellow celebrated rap artists, Phyno and Reminisce, Vector like a king decided to further stun his fans with this new remix. A stunning infusion of... Read More

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FIFA Ex-officials wanted by INTERPOL

Looks like we’re still on the FIFA bribery scandal. Investigations are going deeper and more FIFA officials are being implicated. According to the official INTERPOL Twitter handle @INTERPOL_HQ, some FIFA ex-officials have been given INTERPOL Red Notices. #INTERPOL Red Notices for 2 former #FIFA officials & 4 execs on charges inc #racketeering #conspiracy #corruption pic.twitter.com/y53m2X1ZkC — INTERPOL (@INTERPOL_HQ)... Read More

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