by James Sambo Popular Muslim cleric, Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi who leads the Nigerian Muslim Shura Assembly, has advised President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting for re-election at the 2015 presidential elections. Gumi wrote an open letter titled, ‘My Candid advice to President Goodluck’, where he stated that Jonathan had divided the country with his...
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by Tony Tamuno The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta has announced that it has started cooperating with the Southern Ijaw Local Government Council of Bayelsa to curb oil theft in the area. Speaking in Yenagoa, the JTF’s spokesman, Lt-Col Mustapha Anka said that the cooperation between the JTF and the Southern Ijaw...
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by Mark Bassey In what will be the most expensive acquisition in football history, Manchester United have signified their intention to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid in January with talks set to begin over a £90 million deal. If the deal sails through, Bale will be breaking his own record of an £88 million move...
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by Chidi Okoye The first case of the Ebola virus disease has been recorded in Mali, and the first victim in the country is a 2-year-old girl. After being recorded in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria, and Senegal, its presence in Mali makes it the sixth West African country to be affected by the worst outbreak on...
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by Mark Bassey Super Eagles skipper and Lille FC first goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has implored the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to cancel next year’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON), due to the outbreak of the Ebola virus disease. Following his club’s stalemate draw with Everton on Thursday night, the goalie told Dailymail.com his opinion about the...
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by Mark Bassey On the opening day of the Nigeria International Badminton Championships (NIBC) in Abuja, the organisers were embarrassed as power went off and was not restored. The incident occured on Thursday, 23 October, at the Gymnasium Hall at Package B of the National Stadium Complex. The championships’ preliminary round, which saw the Nigerian team...
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by Azubuike Azikiwe Barely two weeks after being abducted, the immediate past President of Nigerian Bar Association, Okey Wali has been released by his kidnappers. Wali was seized on 11 October in Port Harcourt by unknown gunmen, and has spent 13 days in the captivity of his abductors. According to a statement released by the President...
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by Kolapo Olapoju Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has stated that he sees nothing wrong with the practice of Islamic Jihad, which he explained to be a concept that has the aim of promoting the establishment of a personal relationship between Muslims and Allah. Aregbesola made the comments in Ile-Ife on Thursday, 23 October, while delivering a lecture...
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by Kolapo Olapoju The Group Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc, Alex Otti, has resigned, to contest for the governorship of Abia state. Two months ago, in August, Otti had declared his intention to run for office, in the gubernatorial election of the state in the 2015 elections. Otti had made the declaration at the PDP...
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by Damilola Jagun After their holding the first concert of their UK tour at ‘The Ritz’ Manchester on Wednesday, 22 October, the Mavin crew performed at London’s Indigo2 in North Greenwich on Thursday 23rd October. The entire Mavin family was present for the London concert except D’Prince, who was also absent from the Manchester concert, alongside...
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by Temitope Onitiju Oliver Ilic, a 22-year-old man from Macedonia has cut off his genitals after getting jilted by his girlfriend. He was told that he was poor in bed by the girlfriend before dumping him, after which he proceeded to chop off his penis with a razor blade and dump it in a refuse...
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by Jewel Stephen As the world makes a big Play for Africa, its time to rethink how we market and position Nigerian brands – from mobile and telecoms, to health, retail, fashion, music and fast-moving consumer goods. It is imperative that we understand how best to connect the dots: Consumer / Culture / Creativity /...
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by Isi Esene RED co-founders, Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams yesterday won the CNBC All Africa Business Leaders Awards in the Young Business Leader of the Year West Africa category. The All Africa Business Leaders Awards West Africa (AABLA) honours business excellence in the West Africa. The Awards honours remarkable leadership and salutes GAME changers...
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by Jewel Stephen The French brand introduces an exciting range of phones starting a new direction in consumer experience. After establishing a strong market position in Europe in just three years, Wiko started its operation in West Africa by launching its portfolio of 10 phones in Nigeria on 22 October. [slideshow_deploy id=’313560′] Nigerian consumers...
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by Anike Jacobs’ Stunning diva, Tiwa Savage who has been in the UK for a while now, with the Mavins for a concert has just shared some new photos on her Instagram page, showing off her baby bump. The first photo showed her saying a quick prayer before mounting on stage, while the others showed...
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by Anike Jacobs Star actress Ini Edo is undoubtedly enjoying her new freedom as a single woman. She is smiling more than ever in the new photos shared on her instagram page and her radiance depicts happiness. Ini who acquired a new toy earlier this week, walked out of her five years old marriage a...
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As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Ekiti Assembly says they’re cool with Fayose… really. Nation PDP govs denies getting secret funding from FG. Punch Jonathan declares… finally. Nation Wike reveaks why Amaechi made him minister. Punch Ex-council boss abducted. Nation...
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by Chidi OKoye A 33-year old New York Doctor who recently returned from Ebola-hit Guinea in West Africa has tested positive for the disease. Dr Craig Spencer, treated Ebola patients while working for the charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in the country. He left Guinea on 14 October, and returned to New York City on 17...
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by Demola Rewaju The Background Etiono and Zainab were both in the late and early 30s respectively. Life had dealt them harsh cards emotionally before they’d finally met each other at their company training held in Dubai. After everyone else departed, both stayed on for two days more to get better acquainted with each other and...
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by Fodio Safiya Sir, It has been quite unhelpful in regards to the Governorship aspirants in Niger North. The politicking is in a toxic phrase, and so the hunger is out there naked. The PDP Zoning in the state is ripe for Zone C to mantle the highest political seat in Niger state come 2015,...
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by Lanre Olagunju Africa’s share of world manufacturing output and contribution to global trade declined from 0.9% to 0.8% between 1980 and 2001. As at 2012, it was just about 1%. It is quite difficult not to relate this to the reality that 25 of the world’s poorest countries are in Africa. It is also...
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by Adedayo Ademuwagun Recently the PDP chairman Adamu Mu’azu engaged his followers on Twitter about why young people should join a political party and participate prominently there. His discussion raised many important points and got a good deal of positive feedback from people. Young people often complain about what’s wrong with the system and what...
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by Akin Osuntokun M y sympathy goes to the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Mr Audu Ogbeh, an otherwise sober and reflective top Nigerian politician. He is normally a very careful and meticulous speaker and those who know him well will be surprised at the revelation he made concerning the association of the Chibok...
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by Anike Jacobs With the recent wave of celebrity divorce, Comedian AY – has been married to his university sweetheart Mabel since 2008 – has strengthened his resolve to keep his marriage intact. In an interview with the Punch, he vowed he would do everything possible to save his home.. “I revere marital fidelity and...
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by Laila Ibrahim The Central Bank of Nigeria, is to provide a seed funding of N100 billion to assist states in establishing mini modern ranches across the federation. This, is to ensure the establishment of infrastructure for grazing to curb the errant movement of nomadic farmers and ensure the production of healthy meat for consumption....
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by James Sambo A spiritualist and two others have been arrested by the FCT police for the murder of a student of Baze University, Abuja, after defrauding him of N7 million. The student, Awwal Umar, a student union leader, 26, was killed at Kankara in Katsina state on October 3. The Commissioner of Police in Abuja,...
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by Laila Ibrahim The Senate has passed a law criminalising electronic and cyber related crimes in the country. The Bill, sponsored by Senator Adegbenga Kaka, is seeking to ensure cyber security and prevent online fraud. Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu at Thursday’s session said, “The senate has, by this development, criminalized all intended actions made...
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by James Sambo The Federal Government is collaborating with the National Assembly to create constitutional roles for traditional rulers in the country. President Goodluck Jonathan, who was represented by the Minister of Special Duties, Alhaji Kabir Turaki, revealed this yesterday in his message to a two-day South-East and South-South Traditional Rulers Retreat in Enugu. According to...
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by Kolapo Olapoju An apparent proponent of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Adepoju Jacobs has through his Facebook page levelled series of damning accusations at the new Governor-elect of Ekiti state, Ayodele Peter Fayose. On his inauguration day, Fayose had declared that people of Ekiti can go and sleep in any of the rooms...
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We deliver your news brief for Thursday, October 23, 2014. After much anticipation from several quarters, President Goodluck Jonathan has declared his interest in seeking a second term in office by contesting the 2015 presidential election. He made the declaration at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja on Thursday, 23 October, while also telling the Peoples...
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