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October 17, 2014

Gruesome murder! 18-year-old housewife kills husband with hot water

by Azubuike Azikiwe A newly wedded 18-year-old housewife, Aisha Jubril has been alleged to have murdered her husband with hot water. Aisha was said to have poured hot water on husband, Ladan while taking his bath. He would later give up the ghost while being treated in an hospital. The incident happened at about 5 pm on... Read More
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October 17, 2014

Federal government reportedly meeting with #BokoHaram leaders in Saudi Arabia

by Azubuike Azikiwe According to Voice of America, the Federal Government has entered into talks with representatives of Boko Haram in Saudi Arabia to facilitate the release of the abducted Chibok girls, and also negotiate an outright surrender/cease fire by the Islamic terrorist sect. The Principal Private Secretary to the President, Ambassador Hassan Tukur is... Read More
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October 17, 2014

OMG! Man arraigned for infecting 6 and 8-year-olds with HIV

by James Sambo A 32-year-old man, Mr. Terkura Iorpuu, was arraigned before a chief magistrate’s court in Makurdi, Benue, for raping and infecting two young girls with HIV. Iorpuu was arraigned on Thursday, 16 October, after the victims, the 6 and 8-year-old daughters of his lover, Mrs. Mson Tor, tested positive for the HIV virus. His rape... Read More
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October 17, 2014

Nigerian passenger’s death aboard Arik Airline flight sparks #Ebola panic in the US

by Chidi Okoye According to U.S. Representative for New York’s 2nd congressional district, Peter King, a Nigerian man has died aboard a plane from Nigeria which landed at JFK Airport on Thursday, 16 October. King disclosed that the male passenger had been seriously vomiting during the flight, and after his death, CDC officials conducted a... Read More
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October 17, 2014

Fayose wasn’t joking about ‘Stomach Infrastructure’, appoints special adviser

by Kolapo Olapoju Regardless of how it is viewed, posterity will judge Peter Ayodele Fayose as the politician who made ‘stomach infrastructure’ a prominent issue in Nigeria’s political landscape. Folowing his inauguration speech where he promised to appoint a ‘special adviser’ for stomach infrastructure, the newly sworn-in governor of Ekiti state, has reportedly appointed Sunday Omosilade... Read More
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October 17, 2014

“I won my reelection” – Ibinabo Fiberesima returned as AGN President

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima has been re-elected as the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. The former beauty queen was sworn-in on Thursday, 16 October, at the AGN National Secretariat, for her second spell as the head of the body, after she was voted for by majority of the state chapters.... Read More
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October 17, 2014

“This is not the end of the world for me” – Keshi remains upbeat despite sack

by Mark Bassey Despite being sacked as Head Coach of the National team, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi remains upbeat about the prospects of his coaching career. Shortly after being axed as the boss of the senior football team, Keshi spoke to NTA, and said, “Its about time for me to move on, my dear. This is... Read More
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October 17, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole doesn’t want to be president | EFCC requests the company of Edo lawmakers | GEJ says Buhari kinda lied | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   Who is afraid of Buhari? Nation Buhari speaks about his bank statement… kinda. YNaija GEJ says Buhari kinda lied. Nation Oshiomhole doesn’t want to be president . Nation EFCC requests the company of Edo... Read More
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October 17, 2014

Nigerian on the edge as Brent crude prices crash to 2-year low

by Tunji Andrews Tuesday saw oil prices crash, posting it’s biggest one-day drop in two years on signs that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries was unlikely to cut production in response to lower forecast demand. Brent crude prices which have tumbled more than 20% since mid-June, trading on Tuesday at $83 per barrel,... Read More
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October 17, 2014

Buhari is feeling sorry for himself, says he can’t afford N27 million

by Kolapo Olapoju To many, it’s quite surprising that a Nigerian politician can say he doesn’t have in his coffers N27million to purchase his party’s Presidential nomination form, but alas, such is the case of retired Major General, Muhammadu Buhari, presidential aspirant under the broom-wielding party, All Progressives Congress, APC. Its under a day since he’s made... Read More
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October 17, 2014

@DemolaRewaju: How opposite sides attract to attack (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju The Background Gbesoye and Teejay have dated for five years and decided to get married. Everyone was surprised initially but their conviction was so strong that their friends quickly rallied behind them as they moved closer to the wedding that was only a few months away. No two people could be more... Read More
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October 17, 2014

How 35-year-old man infected 12-year-old girl with HIV

by Temitope Onitiju The future of a 12-year-old girl-child has been altered, after getting infected with Human Immuno Virus, HIV, from a 35-year-old man. The suspect, who was arrested by the police in Bauchi on Tuesday, 14 October, had been having sexual intercourse with the girl, who’s a groundnut hawker, since 2012 when she was 10-years-old. According to... Read More
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October 17, 2014

I can give Lagosians a better deal than they’ve ever had before – @YemiIkuforiji speaks on Governorship ambition

by Godwin Akanfe Since emerging as Speaker of the Assembly in December 2005, Rt Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji has gone on to record the feat of becoming the first Legislator to serve as a Speaker for two consecutive terms in Lagos state. Apart from his role as Speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly for... Read More
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October 17, 2014

The credit goes to Nigerians – President Jonathan thanks you for halting Ebola

by Laila Ibrahim On Thursday, 16 October, President Goodluck Jonathan credited the Nigerian populace for the successful halt of the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease, saying that the cooperation of Nigerians helped in stopping the virus in its tracks. Jonathan made the comments at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, during the Elumelu Nigeria Empowerment Fund,... Read More
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October 16, 2014

GardenCity Fashion Awards takes centre stage in Port Harcourt

by Akan Ido Port Harcourt’s leading entertainment and fashion event organising company, Snazzylabels is presenting the maiden edition of The Garden City Fashion Awards. The event that will be hosted by Vitamin C of Family Luv Fm and Ezim of Ixora Innovative is an event to reward the fashion industry major players in the Garden city... Read More
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October 16, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Ekiti workers suspend strike for Fayose, Amaechi says PDP lacks credible candidates, Kwankwaso is glad to be out of the party, and more

We deliver your news brief for Thursday, October 16, 2014. The governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday said he was happy he left the Peoples Democracy Party, PDP. He was addressing lawmakers of his new party, All Progressives Congress, at the House of Representatives in Abuja, Thursday, after visiting its Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal.... Read More
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October 16, 2014

Opinion: Why Olusegun Mimiko is a political prostitute

by Samuel Orukotan After months of speculation, the Ondo town born politician officially dumped the Labour Party for the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party ahead of the 2015 general elections. Close followers of Mimiko’s rise to political limelight have described the Ondo-town born politician as a political prostitute who changes customers at will, once the terms... Read More
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October 16, 2014

I rolled with with International artistes, but I’ve not changed my style – Wizkid

by Damilola Jagun During a recent media parley for the Hennessy Artistry, Wizkid talked a bit about his sophomore album, ‘Ayo(Joy)’. According to the Starboy honcho, ‘Jaiye Jaiye’, his highly successful collaboration with Afrobeat icon, Femi Kuti, was one which put him on his toes, and made him want to give his best delivery. He... Read More
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October 16, 2014

Illegal Licence: Nine Universities shut down by NUC

by Azubuike Azikiwe   Nine universities have been shut down by the National Universities Commission (NUC), for operating without legal licence. The affected institutions have been published in the weekly bulletin of the NUC. The publication was signed by the NUC’s executive secretary, Prof. Julius Okojie, stating that the universities which had been in existence for years,... Read More
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October 16, 2014

House of Reps vote to remove immunity clause for President and Governors, but what does it mean?

by Kolapo Olapoju Members of the House of Representatives have endorsed new amendments to the 1999 Constitution, one of which was the removal of the immunity clause for the President, the Vice President, the governors and their deputies. By implication, occupiers of the offices can be tried for criminal offences while still in office. A... Read More
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October 16, 2014

#Ebola: Morocco pulls out as hosts of AFCON 2015

by Mark Bassey Morocco has announced its decision to pull out from hosting the 2015 edition of the ‘African Cup of Nations’. The North African country made the announcement on Thursday, 16 October, citing the spread of the Ebola virus disease as the motivating factor behind its withdrawal from the bi-annual tournament. The country had... Read More
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October 16, 2014

Pricewaterhouse to audit accounts of Nigerian Football Federation

by Mark Bassey The new Executive Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation has employed the services of interantionally renowned audit firm, Pricewaterhouse to audit the accounts of the Federation. The federation says the appointment was made because of its aim “to start on a clean slate and do things differently.” The decision to audit the account of the NFF was... Read More
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October 16, 2014

“I am grooming your chicken for christmas” – Ten golden quotes from @GovAyoFayose’s inauguration speech

by Kolapo Olapoju Peter Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been inaugurated as the new Governor of Ekiti State, and while delivering his inauguration speech, he made a lot of comments that will be talked about for a long time. From directly criticising the outgoing governor, Kayode Fayemi, to throwing subliminal shots at... Read More
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October 16, 2014

2face says Plantashun boiz working on new song together

by Damilola Jagun The defunct Plantashun Boiz group, made up of 2face, Black face, and Faze – are reportedly working on a new collaborative track. The group, which was Nigeria’s most popular music group between 1998 and 2003, released a début album ‘body and soul’ before disbanding, only to reunite in 2007 to push out... Read More
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October 16, 2014

Nigeria and Senegal to know #Ebola status soon – @WHO

by Kolapo Olapoju Senegal will be declared free of the Ebola virus disease on Friday 17 October, while Nigeria, having passed the requisite 42 days, with no new cases detected from the active surveillance in place, will be announced to be totally in the clear on Monday 20 October. This is according to the World Health Organisation.... Read More
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