by Isi Esene Gunmen believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect reportedly attacked Shaffa and Shindiffu villages of Hawul Local Government Area of Borno killing a pastor, a teacher and eighteen others. The gunmen also set churches and residential building ablaze in an attack which went on for hours. The murdered pastor was...
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by Godwin Akanfe The Ekiti state Chief Judge, Ayodeji Daramola, has ordered the immediate closure of all state courts after a crowd attacked Justice John Adeyeye, beating him up and ripping his clothes for being allegedly rude to Mr. Fayose. Justice Daramola ordered that all state courts remain closed until adequate security measures for the...
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by Damilola Jagun Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido has a ton of cash and a dimple, which makes girls go gaga. His father is a billionaire businessman, and the singer is not doing badly either, as he rakes in top dollar per concert. Obviously, Davido is rich and easy on the...
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by Damilola Jagun Contorversial South African founder of Rabboni Centre Ministries, Pastor Daniel Lesogo, is back with his outlandish church displays. From stomping on church members to making them eat grass, his list of bizarre acts keeps rising by the day. His latest act was on Sunday, 31 August 2014, where he compelled church members to...
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by James Sambo The Nigeria Police has announced the release of one of the remaining 219 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in a secondary school in Chibok, Borno state. Police spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, told a press conference at the National Information Centre in Abuja that the girl was dropped off by the insurgents along...
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by Damilola Jagun Apparently, Yoruba speaking actresses are terribly underpaid for starring in movies. Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has revealed that it is impossible for actresses in the Yoruba sector of the industry to survive solely on the money they make from acting. The mother of two, says most Yoruba female actors have side businesses,...
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by Laila Ibrahim The Senate has approved the $1 billion loan requested by President Goodluck Jonathan to tackle insecurity and terrorism in the country. Some lawmakers had argued that President Jonathan breached the process set down by the Constitution for requesting extra budgetary funds, but the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, said...
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by Mark Bassey Having been sidelined with injury since late August, Nigerian footballer, Osaze Odemwingie says his successful surgery represents a new beginning in his career. Odemwingie got injured while playing in Stoke’s 1-0 victory against Manchester City at the end of August. The 33-year-old Stoke FC striker says he hopes to return stronger than...
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by Azubuike Azikiwe The Edo State Police Command has paraded a 60 year-old-man for defiling a 13-year-old girl, saying he fell in love with her. The man was paraded alongside 46 other criminals by the Edo State Police Commissioner, Funso Adebanjo. Adebanjo said, “We are worried about old men defiling little children, we must kick against...
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by Jewel Stephen With over a 1,000 beneficiaries, it can be stated that Sterling Bank Plc has successfully pioneered the disbursement of quick cash to customers online under the Social Lender Scheme launched by the Bank in July 2014. Social lender which is a first in Nigeria is a peer-to-peer lending solution using the social...
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by Azubuike Azikiwe A resident of Osun, Obafemi Kolawole has been sentenced to life imprisonment for rape, by a High Court sitting in Ilesha, Osun State. Obafemi was charged on a one-count charge of rape, an offence which is contrary to Section 358 of the Criminal Code Cap 34 vol. II, Laws of State of...
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by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated his determination to ensure that 2015 general elections will be conducted in accordance with global best practices, in order to further strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions. Jonathan met with the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki Moon and the British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron before leaving New...
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by Godwin Akanfe The Ekiti governorship election tribunal which was scheduled to hold today at the High Court in Ado-Ekiti has been abandoned following an invasion, allegedly led by the governor-elect of the state, Ayodele Fayose, which culminated in Mr. Fayose allegedly ordering thugs who accompanied him to beat up a judge, Justice John Adeyeye....
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by Adaobi Okwy 1) The heart to heart approach: This is typically the way we want to get it done- especially if we’re the one who wants the relationship to end. You want to sit down, listen sympathetically as both of you say you both gave it your best but unavoidably, it didn’t work out...
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by James Sambo An unidentified man, believed to be a cable vandal has been found dead near a transformer sub-station in Katsina. On Wednesday, 24 September, the lifeless body of the middle aged man was found near a transformer at a popular open air theatre along Jibiya road, in Katsina. Workers of the Katsina State History and...
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by Kolapo Olapoju Now, this is beyond hilarious! Lagos traffic is one of the worst, among major cities of the world, with several hours being spent in traffic within the metropolis on a daily basis. For several reasons, traffic is commonplace every other day, be it in the morning or evening. Lagosians are known to...
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by Azubuike Azikiwe Months after the death of Ghanaian rapper, Castor, Asamoah Gyan, who was a witness to the drowning which claimed the life of Castro and his girlfriend, has released a statement denying his involvement in the murder of Ghanaian rapper Castro, real name, Theophilus Tagoe. Castro, a close friend of Gyan, went missing...
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by Adedayo Ademuwagun One councillor reportedly won a visa lottery some time ago and left the country, but still continued to get paid and hold the position of councillor. It typifies the way local governments operate in Nigeria. The local government was set up to give government more of an impact, and make it more...
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by Abimbola Adelakun If this era in Nigeria were a TV serial, it would be titled something like, “Pastors Behaving Badly.” The past few weeks have seen the demystification of “anointed men of God” and in a manner that tickles a conspiracy theorist’s imagination. First was Chris Oyakhilome, ostensibly, the sleekest pastor Nigeria has ever...
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by Kolapo Olapoju Ban Ki-Moon, the United Nation’s Secretary General has appointed David Nabarro as the Special Envoy for Ebola, and Anthony Banbury as the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Missions for Ebola response (UNMEER). The double appointment comes on the heels of the unanimous adoption of Security Council resolution 2177 (2014)...
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by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, 24 September, six men were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, for unauthorised/illegal fishing. The men, who were arrested by the Nigerian Navy on 27 March, were arraigned alongside their company, Oshine Resources Ventures Limited, before Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos. The...
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by S’ola Filani It’s not only Jim Iyke that is a year older today, one of Africa’s finest comedians, Bovi also clocked plus one. The best part is, the comedian and his cute daughter share the same birthday – while he is 35 today, his daughter is one. To mark their day, he shared some...
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by S’ola Filani Nollywood actor Jim Iyke is 38 today and he is super excited – who wouldn’t. The past one year has been amazing and fruitful for him – he got delivered from ‘Demons’ in TB Joshua’s church, got engaged to his boo, his reality show – Jim Iyke say so – is currently...
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by Orji Uka Background The relationship that exists (or ought to exist) between lawyers and their clients is one of the most controversial but surprisingly less talked about relationships that one is bound to encounter. However, it only grabs headlines when a lawyer fails to carry out one or more of his duties to his...
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by S’ola Filani Oh dear, the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) is not pleased with the president of Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, and the reason is not unconnected with $9.3m smuggling scandal. Speaking on the BBC Hausa service on behalf of the Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama, Archbishop...
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by S’ola Filani Comedian Basket Mouth is sure keeping his fans entertained on Instagram this Thursday morning. The comedy king, posted a photo of himself and the Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, asking his fans to complete the caption “In the beginning…. God created Adam and……………” Of course, many of them tried their hands...
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by S’ola Filani One of the female students, who was abducted by the Boko Haram sect from Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State last April, has been found by the police in Mubi, Adamawa State. According to the Chairman of the Chibok community in Abuja, Hosea Tsambido, , the young girl – Susanna Hauwa...
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by Showunmi Rex Yesterday, (24/9/14) the former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar made a formal declaration of his ambition to run as a candidate for the highest office of the Land. I was one of those who was overwhelmed by the concept of the whole event. Tweets from a popular twitter handle led me...
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by Olusegun Adeniyi On June 14, 1993, two days after that memorable presidential election between the late Bashorun M.K.O Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Alhaji Bashir Tofa of the National Republican Convention (NRC), I was (among several other reporters) at the headquarters of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), as it was then...
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by Godwin Akanfe Musician, Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye, popularly known as Tony Tetuila, has declared his intention to run for a sit in the Kwara state House of Assembly in the 2015 general elections. Tetuila who is under the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be representing Irepodun Local Government Area. He joins other Nigerians in the...
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