N1.5million collabo brouhaha: Saeon may not have been talking about Wizkid after all

Nigeria may be unable to repay $1billion loan for armed forces equipment

by James Sambo The Chairman, House Committee on Finance, Abdulmumin Jibril, chairman, says that Nigeria may not be able to repay the $1 billion loan due to the unprecedented dip in revenue generation. Jubril stated this while responding to an inquiry made by speaker Aminu Tambuwal on President Goodluck Jonathan’s request, noting that the loan... Read More

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Soldier runs amok, shoots fellow officer dead at close range

by Tony Tamuno A soldier has shot and killed a fellow soldier at the Onopa area of Yenagoa, in Bayelsa state. The incident occurred on the night of Monday, 13 October, at about 11 pm when the soldier, Lance corporal Muazu Haruna, attached to the 423 Battalion, Elele Barrack, in Rivers State, went crazy and shot dead... Read More

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@wellsbaba: Why GEJ is not the 6th richest African President

by Seun Adegoke Kindly disregard richestlifestyle.com and its Richest African President and Top Ten Richest Pastors in the World 2014 lists that have been making rounds online since last week. The reports are unsubstantiated and at best laughable. The rich lifestyle online magazine listed Goodluck Jonathan as Africa’s 6th richest President with an estimated wealth... Read More

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Out of school & don’t have a job? The Future Project & Jobberman.com present #Intern4Jobs…..Apply now

The Future Project (TFP) in partnership with Nigeria’s leading jobs portal, Jobberman.com has formally announced its employability programme, Intern4Jobs which will up-skill and connect at least 100,000 young West Africans to jobs and job opportunities through internships over the next two years. “There are 64 million youths in Nigeria (under-35). Over 54 percent of that... Read More

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Former MINT boss dares federal government to extradite him to the UK

by Godwin Akanfe The former Managing Director of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company of Nigeria, Mr. Ehidiamhen Okoyomon, during his trial on Monday, 13 October, challenged the jurisdiction of the Federal Government to extradite him to United Kingdom for prosecution. The UK government is seeking Okoyomon’s extradition over his alleged role in the... Read More

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Death wish: Teenager lies on rail track as speeding train approaches (VIDEO)

by Damilola Jagun If you’re looking for an example of someone with a death wish, search no further. In a show of ‘god knows what’, an Italian teenager filmed himself, as he laid down in the middle of the rails track as a speeding train approached, and somehow, he survived. The incident, which occurred in... Read More

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Oil thieves arrested in Delta, illegal refineries taken apart

by Tony Tamuno The anti-oil bunkering squad of the Joint Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, has arrested seven suspected oil thieves in Delta State. Spokesman of Operation Pulo Shield, Lt. Col. Mustapha Anka, said the suspects, who operated a truck containing 160 drums of stolen oil, were arrested along Nonwa Tai road‎. The truck was... Read More

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“Mavin Energy, the name you can trust” – Don Jazzy and family go into oil business

by Damilola Jagun If you’ve been to Mavin boss, Don Jazzy’s Instagram page lately, you’d know that he’s seriously promoting his new venture, ‘Mavin Energy LTD.’ The famous music producer put up an ad banner on his page, where he asked people to ‘Introduce 5 customers and get 200 litres free’. According to the banner,... Read More

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Kidnapped Deputy Vice-Chancellor of TASUED released by abductors

by Kolapo Olapoju Professor Olusoga Olusanya, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, who was kidnapped on Monday has been freed by his abductors. The police in Ogun State have confirmed that Olusoga was released on the night of Tuesday, 14 October. He was kidnapped alongside his driver on Odogbolu-Ijebu-Ode-Ore-Benin... Read More

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Mama na boy! Mercy Johnson welcomes baby number two

by S’ola Filani Stop the world! Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has just welcomed a bouncing baby boy at St Joseph hospital, University of Maryland, Baltimore in the US. Her husband and mum are there with her. Her management, Big Sam media confirmed the news to us. Mercy got married to her hubby, Prince Odi Okojie in... Read More

“No shaking, other countries are waiting to hire me” – Stephen Keshi is not scared of being sacked

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has revealed that not less than three countries are on standby to employ him, if/when his services is terminated by the Nigerian Football Federation. Following the national team’s dismal performance at the ongoing AFCON 2015 qualifiers, where they’ve only managed to get a single point from a... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fayose is a lifter of curfews | Dame Patience speaks in Oyo | Gov. Aliyu is not moving an inch | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Fayose is a lifter of curfews. Punch Lamido doesn’t like playing Jesus. Vanguard Dame Patience speaks in Oyo. Punch Sam Nda-Isaiah really wants to be presient. Leadership Elechi says he didn’t endorse Chukwu (again). YNaija Buhari... Read More

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Fight breaks out between Nigerian, Zimbabwean and Kenyan housemates in Big Brother house

by Kolapo Olapoju An argument, which almost led to a physical confrontation, ensued in the Big Brother Hotshots house last night, between some of the male house-mates. The fracas was started by Nigerian representative, Tayo Faniran, who complained about the lyrics of Zimbabwean house-mate, JJ, who was free-styling alongside Alusa, Frankie, Trezagah and Mr.... Read More

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@Adekoyabee: Why the North deserves no pity

by Adekoya Boladale I have often been questioned at various fora for my views on the 2015 presidential election in Nigeria and now widely acknowledged zoning to the Northern part of the country. Most times I have shied away from discussing ethnic based issues as such moves always leave one with an identity of bigotry... Read More

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@emmaugwutheman: We need an Almajiri President

by Emmanuel Ugwu Goodluck Jonathan relishes being projected as eligible to the corner of leadership greats. He fancies the flattering comparison that he equates with legends of higher ideals. Men whose personal sacrifices inspire a feeling of indebtedness in the lands they served and far beyond. He approves of being bracketed with Nelson Mandela, Lee... Read More

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@Saatah: #Ebola and other few positives from Nigeria

by Saatah Nubari Pessimism is not bad, especially when you view Nigeria from somewhere around No 54, Heart Attack Is Not A Bad Way to Die Street, off All Hope Is Lost Road. I’ll talk about pessimism, but that will probably be at the end—first let’s talk about better things. ON EBOLA As I dropped... Read More

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@deboAdejugbe: This is how they have tried to frustrate Fayose to date (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe The fallout from the Ekiti elections is fast becoming one that we will have to live with for a long time; it could even turn out to be a defining moment – legal or politics wise – in our polity as the battle to stop the governor-elect, Ayodele Fayose, from claiming the... Read More

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Another fire hits Unilag

by Mayowa Aboah Another fire incident has happened in the University of Lagos. A supermarket in Yem-Yem within the school premises, opposite Makama hostel. Students eventually resorted to self-help when the fire service failed to arrive, and used drinks found in stores within the premises to put out the fire.

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@cenbank report shows Nigeria’s economy picking up in Q2

by Tunji Andrews Provisional data indicated that growth in key monetary aggregate was sluggish in the second quarter of 2014. Over the level at the end of the preceding quarter, broad money supply, (M2), grew by 1.5%, compared with 0.2% at the end of the preceding quarter. The development reflected, largely, the 1.1% and 4.5%... Read More

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Homo rape: 35-year-od man nabbed for defiling 13-year-old boy

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old boy at Iju area of Ondo State. The under-age victim, Babatunde Adebayo, was lured by the suspect, Ilesanmi Omojuyigbe, into his room, under the guise of purchasing frozen fish from him. The unsuspecting teen followed him into his room, and once inside,... Read More

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@Graciemama: How to break up in peace (Y! Superblogger)

by Grace Efezokhae The craze for Brazilian, Peruvian and Indian hair is still ongoing and every fashion worthy babe tries to have at least one even if it means breaking the bank *just kidding though*. There is this special brand of human hair called Funmi Hair. This particular one is a unique brand on its own.... Read More

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Elechi backs off – denies endorsing Chukwu’s governorship ambition

by Laila Ibrahim Ebonyi state governor, Martin Elechi on Tuesday denied reports that the state PDP chapter had endorsed the Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, as its consensus governorship candidate. Elechi gave the clarification in an interview with State House correspondents after meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He was... Read More

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More foreign capital came into Nigeria in Q2, $12.67 billion of it

by Tunji Andrews Provisional data indicated that foreign exchange inflow through the CBN in the second quarter of 2014 amounted to US$12.67 billion, representing an increase of 23.9% and 34.1% above the levels in the preceding quarter and the corresponding quarter of 2013, respectively. The development relative to the preceding quarter was attributed to the... Read More

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Patience Ozokwor and @OmoniOboli join Dettol to unveil ‘Give Life A Hand’ Campaign on Global Hand-washing Day 2014 #Handfie

by Jewel Stephen Leading global antiseptic brand, Dettol, launched the “Give Life a Hand Campaign” on Tuesday, 14 October, in Lagos to commemorate the 2014 Global Handwashing Day (GHD) and further strengthen its commitment to improved best hygiene practices and hand washing habits in Nigeria. Give Life A Hand is a global campaign aimed at... Read More

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She’s back! BBA winner, Dillish Mathews flaunts her SEXY bikini body (LOOK)

by Akan Ido She rocked social media a few days ago after posting a picture of herself wearing nothing but a native wrap dress around her torso. Dillish Mathews is back on Instagram flaunting her now famous cleavage. The Namibian beauty appeared in the picture with a friend wearing a purple bikini and a green... Read More

It’s not gonna’ happen: No @PDPNigeria governor will join the @APCNigeria – Suswam

by Laila Ibrahim The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have countered statements attributed to the Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwsso indicating that two more rival governors are getting ready to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ruling party responded today through Governor Gabriel Suswam, the Benue State Governor who paid a visit to President... Read More

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“We can’t ignore this tragedy”: Alicia Keys calls out FG over rescue of Chibok girls

by Isi Esene Grammy Award winning artiste, Alicia Keys has signed the online petition calling on the government of Nigeria to do more towards rescuing over 200 schoolgirls abducted from Chibok, Borno in April. The girls were reportedly kidnapped from their school, Government Girls’ Secondary School by men believed to be members of the Boko... Read More

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“When will you write about me, is it when I’m dead?” || Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka remembered

by Akan Ido The remains of upcoming Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka, who was fatally hit by a bullet have been taken to a mortuary this evening. The 37-year-old actor was shot along Summit Express, Asaba, Delta State while the police and armed robbers who attacked a new generation bank were engaged in a fierce gunfight.... Read More

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Another Al Jazeera journalist sentenced in Egypt

by Isi Esene One of Al Jazeera Arabic’s presenters, Ahmed Mansour, has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years imprisonment by a Cairo’s criminal court on the charge of torturing a lawyer in Tahrir Square during the 25 January 2011 revolution. This is coming after the sentencing of other Al Jazeera journalists this past year... Read More