February 20, 2015

Opinion: I love my chairman, any other feeling would be sacrilege

by Rahman Ganiy “CAVEAT: This is Satirical, albeit based on real persons is purely fictional and is fit for no one’s consumption. Today, My Local Government Area chairman, was in the area to unveil a newly sunk borehole. Belly and being were ordering entities, as though belly was only but an appendage to the body.... Read More

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February 20, 2015

Opinion: There may be another country if things continue like this

by Nnaemeka Oruh …whoever claims to be fighting for the good of our nation would always stop and ask; “Will the current trend help my nation grow, or will it harm her more?” The tension is palpable. Naked fear walks through the land unchallenged, waylaying people at every turn. While a deadly group of religious... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Opinion: 2015 presents another opportunity for good governance, let’s use it wisely

by Tajudeen Ganikale In ideal democracy, people vote for a government that has performed significantly well. Citizens do not vote for a candidate because he is a Jew, Muslim or Christian, or he is yoruba man or an ijaw man. We had a golden chance in this country in 2011 to speak through our... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Members of the Yoruba Council of Elders visit Pres. Jonathan (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun The leadership of the Yoruba Council of Elders were guests of President Goodluck Jonathan at the State house in Marina, Lagos, on Thursday, February 19. Present at the reception were PDP National chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, President of the council, General Adeyinka Adebayo, Secretary –General Yoruba Council of Elders(YCE), Chief Idowu Sofola ;... Read More

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February 19, 2015

GEJ’s campaign photographs are causing so many issues in Imo – here’s why

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo on Thursday has given other political parties a seven-day ultimatum to stop using President Goodluck Jonathan’s photograph on their campaign posters and bill boards. The Chairman, PDP Elders Committee in Imo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, gave the ultimatum at the end of the party’s leaders meeting in... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Obama says abuse of human rights breed groups like Boko Haram

by Ranti Joseph The United States President, Barack Obama, on Thursday, called on Nigeria and other countries battling with terrorist activities to deepen democracy and to promote protection of human rights. Obama, who spoke in Washington at the Summit on Countering Violent Extremism, suggested four ways that President Goodluck Jonathan, the President of Syria, Bashir... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Chelsea suspends 3 supporters involved in Paris Metro racism incident

by Mark Bassey Three Chelsea fans have been suspended by the club as investigation into a racist incident that took place in Paris on Wednesday night continues. A video leaked onto the Internet showed the supporters pushing back a black passenger, as he tried to board the train. They subsequently broke into chants of “We’re... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Ogun PDP is not happy with Amosun’s visit to INEC

by Ranti Joseph The Ogun State chapter of Jonathan/Sambo Presidential Campaign Organisation on Thursday has condemned the visit of the Governor of the state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director, Media and Publicity of the organisation,... Read More

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February 19, 2015

No gov’t should use religion to divide people || APC is still on the ‘satanic leaflets’ matter

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alarmed Nigerians over a supposed plot by politicians to share leaflets in mosques and churches, in order to create religious division ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The party released a statement in Lagos on Thursday, February 19, through its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, who... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Robert Mugabe’s birthday celebration will cost $1million

by Chinwe Okafor Something to get your minds off the epic fall for a bit. Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe will hit 91-years-old on February 21 and the country’s ruling party, Zanu PF would be celebrating it in a big style just like they did the year before. The party have said they would host a... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Boko Haram members infiltrate IDP camps – FG reveals

by Panshak Ibrahim On Wednesday, February 18, the federal government pointed out that some Boko Haram insurgents have infiltrated the camps of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). According to the government, members of the sect who were flushed out from their hideouts during recent military operations in the North-east have found their way to different IDP... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Bode George is an ingrate we rejected || PDP founding elders run down party chieftain

by Kolapo Olapoju A national leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has been taken to the cleaners by a group known as the ‘Concerned Founding Elders of the PDP in Lagos’. On behalf of the founding elders, Prof. Tunde Olayinka, released a statement on Wednesday, February 18, chastising Bode George for speaking... Read More

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February 19, 2015

3 things we learnt from Luis Figo’s bid for FIFA president

by Mark Bassey Former Portugal winger Luis Figo, will contest against Sepp Blatter, Michael van Praag and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein for FIFA presidency on May 29. The 42-year-old today officially launched his candidacy for the top job in world football and here are the three things we got from his speech. 48-team World Cup... Read More

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February 19, 2015

IGP warns policemen not to think about going on strike

by Ranti Joseph Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, on Thursday, threatened to deal with policemen that embark on strike action. He also warned officers of the dire consequences of breaching extant rules and regulations. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu in Abuja, he warned the men against their planned strike,... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Pres. Jonathan launches 4 new naval ships, promises to rout Boko Haram

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos inaugurates naval ships. He assured Nigerians of routing the Boko Haram sect as he inaugurated four of the Nigerian Navy Ships. “Let me use this platform to promise my Nigeria country men and women that we will rout Boko Haram.... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Battle of the fittest: Ayo Adesanya & Ini Edo look super trim (PHOTO)

by Chinwe Okafor It’s fitness season everyone. One would think New Year resolutions would end after January but hey, some are still kicking it in even in the third week of February. Some of which are Nollywood actors Ayo Adesanya and Ini Edo. The two were spotted on their Instagram pages looking nicely trimmed... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Rev. Uma Ukpai bans church members without PVCs from taking holy communion

by Mark Bassey In a move to ensure that his members pick up their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), Rev. Uma Ukpai of the Victory Cathedral Fellowship Center in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, has announced that communion would not be served to those who don’t have theirs. Rev. Ukpai said this during a church service, stating that... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Enugu APC says everything is fine, blames PDP for spreading false rumours

by Ranti Joseph The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday has dismissed speculation in some quarters that it is currently in a pool of crisis. The State chairman of the party who is also the Enugu East senatorial candidate in the forthcoming polls, Ben Nwoye, in a statement issued in... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Oh my! You should watch Amber Rose twerk in a pool

by Chinwe Okafor Ouh la la! One would think that amidst all the fights Amber Rose would be sober Well apparently not The former stripper posted a very seductive video of herself twerking in a pool and it’s… just watch it. http://instagram.com/p/zSdABaEqz3/

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February 19, 2015

Seems Arsenal youngster, Chuba Akpom isn’t keen on playing for Nigeria

by Mark Bassey Arsenal’s Twitter Takeover this Thursday, featured three players: Chuba Akpom, Laurent Koscielny and Kieran Gibbs. A lot of Nigerians paid attention to Akpom’s session, as they held small hopes that the striker would turn out for the Super Eagles one day. However, when Twitter user with the name Äwais #Alexigol ♓ @akakiyani... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Hanks Anuku debunks HIV rumours, says it’s all lies

by Chinwe Okafor News that has been making rounds say that Hanks Anuku is supposedly HIV positive and that he knowingly infected his wife as well. The Nollywood actor has come forward to debunk the story saying he isn’t HIV positive and did not infect his wife. Speaking to Naij.com, Anuku expressed his displeasure over the... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Buhari embarks on a trip to the United Kingdom

by Akan Ido Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) has, earlier today, left Nigeria for the United Kingdom on a working visit. According to his campaign organisation, Buhari will not be in the UK for an extended period of time. A statement signed by Garba Shehu, Buhari’s media spokesman, “General Buhari would hopefully give a talk at... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Tonto Dikeh looks all manner of pretty in flowery yellow dress (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs Tonto Dikeh aka Mrs X sure knows how to make an impression. She stepped out yesterday looking all manner of pretty and demure as she attended the for the College Acquaintance R_ape Education Programme (C.A.R.E) in a yellow 50s style dress with floral patterns. She team the bright look with white pumps.... Read More

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February 19, 2015

10 things you should know about Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha

by Kemisola Filani How well do you think you know Aisha Buhari? The only wife of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammad Buhari, recently had an interview with ThisDay Style Magazine where she revealed previously unknown details about herself and her family. She further spoke on Buhari’s advocacy for women’s education, and... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Nkiru Sylvanus talks about her rumoured marriage to Oge Okoye’s husband

by Chinwe Okafor Nkiru Sylvanus for a moment made the news constantly with regards to her supposed marriage to Stanley Duru; ex-husband of Oge Okoye. She initially defended the motion saying that “there was no husband snatching, that Oge cheated on her husband which led to the marriage crashing in 2012.” The actress spoke to Encomium Weekly recently saying the rumours... Read More

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February 19, 2015

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gov. Aliyu travels for Lesser Hajj, wants Speaker to act in his stead

by Ranti Joseph Niger State Governor Babagida Aliyu on Wednesday wrote to the state House of Assembly of his trip to Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, directing the Speaker of the Assembly, Adamu Usman, to act as the governor instead of his deputy, Ahmed Ibeto. There has been a deep animosity between the... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Opinion: How to make Nigeria the winner in the upcoming elections

by Abdulrahman Dambazau How can Nigeria be the winner when the vast majority of people live in perpetual fear? Freedom from fear is not only a fundamental right in human security, but it also compliments the freedom from want. The theme “2015 Elections: How to make Nigeria the Winner” appears simple, but I found it... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Ayobami Oyalowo: Jonathan’s legacy is a mix of deceit, blood-letting & destruction

by Ayobami Oyalowo My dear friends on Facebook, I have said it before and I will continue to say and live by the fact that my ambition, and indeed the ambition of anybody, is not worth the blood of any Nigerian. Therefore, I urge all Nigerians to look forward in hope as we fulfill the... Read More

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February 19, 2015

2 suspects arrested over ABU professor’s death

by Ranti Joseph The Bauchi State Police Command on Wednesday has announced the arrest of two persons over the killing of Professor Ahmad Falaki, the Director, Institute of Agriculture Research (IAR) of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. The varsity don was killed by a mob, who mistook him for a Boko Haram member. Falaki... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Newly-married Blessing Okagbare has a message for jealous ‘haters’ (READ)

by Chinwe Okafor Hope not. Blessing Okagbare got married to her heartthrob, Igho Otegheri last November and since then she has been out of the news… and the tracks. The 26-year-old posted on her Twitter handle on Tuesday something rather strange and unexpected from a woman happy in her marriage. “Stop stressing about me because I definitely do not pay... Read More

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