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The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) says it is not against the upward review of the minimum wage. The Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, said this while…
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The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday said fake news is a threat to the 2019 general elections. Mohammed, who made the submissions in a presentation at…
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The Senate was thrown into a rowdy session on Wednesday after Senate President Bukola Saraki prevented Godswill Akpabio from speaking from a seat not assigned him. Akpabio, a former minority…
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Two notorious cultists have been killed and 11 other people arrested as rival cult groups clashed at a political gathering organised by an All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Obanikoro…
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The Senate on Wednesday screened Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye as chairmanship nominee for the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC). The nominee, if approved, will take over from…
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One of the foremost veteran actors in the country’s Yoruba movies industry, Mr Ola Omonitan, popularly known as ‘Ajimajasan’ or ‘Baba No Regret’ is dead. He died early this…
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ARTISTE OF THE YEAR Kiss Daniel, Tekno, Mayokun, Mr Eazi. ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (FEMALE) Simi, Ninola, Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay. DANCEHALL/ REGGAE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR Patoranking,…
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Upscale hospitality outfit, which had just been upgraded is rolling out the drums to host the Paramount ruler of Awori kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, the Olota…
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City People Visits Him At The UCH In IBADAN Just as the film industry Is still mourning over the death of the ace comedian Pa Moses Adejumo (Baba Sala), another…
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The memorable third edition of Adron games 2018 have come and gone, but the landmark achievement and accomplishments will remain in the minds of every spectator, participant, and winner at…
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Entertainment
BBNaija Ex-Housemate Ifu Wins Lagos Beauty Summit Award
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018Actor, Tv host and former 2018 Big Brother housemate Ifu Ennada has won an award for her hair care line ”beautifuennada” and the hair enthusiast is quite excited about this…
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7 Dead, N88 million Worth of Properties Destroyed By Fire In Gombe
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018The Deputy Director of Fire Services in Gombe State Malam Garba Jibrin, says seven lives and properties worth N88 million were lost to fire disasters between January and Sept. 2018.…
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NAFDAC Bans Importation, Sales of Malco Vitamin B Complex Injection
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the importation, sale and distribution of Malco Vitamin B Complex injection in Nigeria due to contamination. The…
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Entertainment
What Nigerians Should Emulate From Fela – Daughter Yeni Kuti
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018Yeni Kuti, daughter of the late legendary musician, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, on Wednesday, advised Nigerians to emulate her father’s pursuit of unity, for national development. Kuti told the News Agency of…
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Entertainment
‘Music Meets Art’: SNA Partners MUSON For 22nd Musical Festival
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018The Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) has partnered with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) for its 22nd musical festival. The event, tagged ‘Music Meets Art’, is a three-part programme…
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International
China Announces Taking Another 85 Countries Off Poverty
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018China on Wednesday announced that another 85 counties have been officially taken off the country’s list of impoverished areas, marking further steps toward its goal of eradicating poverty by 2020.…
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Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun says he was under “enormous pressure” to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the outcome of the primary elections in the state.…
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Sports
Griezmann’s Brace Condemns Germany To Another Loss Against France
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018Atletico Madrid star, Antoine Griezmann scored twice as France came from behind to claim a second Nations League victory and continue Germany’s abysmal run in 2018. The visitors were eyeing…
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Communication Minister, Adebayo Shittu Attends FEC Meeting Despite Disqualification
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018The Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu was also among cabinet members who attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. He arrived at the Council Chamber around 10.45a.m decked…
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Clashes between South Sudanese cattle herders over grazing land have left 18 people dead, authorities said on Wednesday, the latest violence over territory in the troubled country. “We have confirmed…
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Fraud: James Ibori Loses Appeal Against UK Anti-Graft Agency
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018A former governor of Delta state convicted of money laundry in a British court, Mr James Ibori has lost his appeal against the UK anti-graft agency. James Ibori, who was…
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It’s N30,000 or Nothing – Labour Leader, Joe Ajaero Speaks on Minimum Wage
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018A labour leader, Joe Ajaero, on Tuesday said that the organised labour would never sign any agreement with the federal government on new National Minimum Wage which is less than…
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Popular Nigerian Afro-soul singer, Aramide has revealed that she is not an extremist when it comes to feminism. The ‘Fall on Them’ crooner said despite not being an extremist, she…
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No fewer than 700 million people are still being left behind and are unable to meet their basic daily needs, the United Nations has said. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated…
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Three top Nigerian Senators, Ahmed Lawan, Ali Ndume and Kabir Marafa, clashed on Tuesday over an ad hoc committee set up to probe a “$3.5 billion subsidy fund” belonging to…
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The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos, Mr Jimi Agbaje, has said that the party had an assurance of winning the state governorship election in 2019. Agbaje…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Ighalo Hits Brace As Nigeria Beat Libya 3-2 In Sfax
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018China-based Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo was the main man for Nigeria again on Tuesday as the Super Eagles secured a vital 3-2 away win over Libya in the Africa…
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2019 Elections Will Be Free & Fair – Pres Buhari Assures Nigerians
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday reassured Nigerians and the international community that the forthcoming general elections in 2019 will be free and fair. Buhari spoke when he received Letters of…
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Police Bans Students From Protesting Against Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018The police in Kano have banned the Kano chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) from embarking on a rally to call for the resignation of the governor,…
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A former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose was taken into custody on Monday despite putting up a drama at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja. The…
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Revealed: Why Labour Party Will Not Field Any Candidate During 2019 General Elections
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The Labour Party says it will not field any candidate for the 2019 General Elections as the party could not hold an all-inclusive National Convention as directed by the court.…
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The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, has approved the payment of N683 million bursary, and foreign and local scholarship to Lagos State indigenes in tertiary institutions across the country…
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The newly inaugurated Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has on Tuesday unveiled his four points agenda targeted to better the lives of the people. Fayemi who said this…
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Ekiti Parapo Pavilion Hosts Thousands During Gov Fayemi’s Swearing-In
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018Thousands of residents of Ekiti and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday thronged the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion to witness the swearing-in of Dr Kayode Fayemi and Chief…
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EXPECT A FANTASTIC COWLSO CONFERENCE…Bolanle Ambode assures women
by Folashade Kadiri October 16, 2018The wife of Lagos State governor and chairman of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, Bolanle Ambode, has given assurance that the 18th national women’s conference of the…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar has condemned the brutal murder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) aids worker, Hauwa Liman, by the branch…
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged over comments he made in Portuguese to a television camera after his side’s win over Newcastle. It is claimed Mourinho used “abusive,…
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Buhari’s Minister, Adebayo Shittu Sues NYSC For Excluding Him From The Scheme Years Ago
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, on Monday, filed a suit before the Federal High Court, Ibadan, seeking a legal interpretation of non-participation in the one year National Youth Service…
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Police, Kogi Governor Planning To Assassinate Me – Melaye Writes Buhari
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The chairman of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dino Melaye, has written a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari over what he called threats to his life.…
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Aggrieved Party Members Protest APC, PDP Primaries In Ondo State
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018A factional group within the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in Akoko Division and leaders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Odigbo/Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo federal constituency are aggrieved over the outcome…
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Drama ensued at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja after the immediate past governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose arrived with his bags and clothes…
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International
Indonesia Warns Australia Over Moving Its Embassy In Israel To Jerusalem
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The world’s largest Muslim-majority country, Indonesia, on Tuesday warned Australia that moving its embassy to Jerusalem could undermine a peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. Australian Prime Minister Scott…
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PDP Says Presidency Ordered EFCC To Detain Fayose Indefinitely
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the Presidency has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to incarcerate, indefinitely, the outgoing governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose.…
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5 things you’re likely to discover on a visit to Kalakuta Republic
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018Kalakuta is live, yet static film roll of Fela’s life and essence, in rebranded magnificence. Kalakuta Republic, the home Fela housed his family and Band members at Mushin, Lagos Fela…
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A 20-year-old lady, Amina Hassan, on Tuesday dragged her father, Hassan Adamu, before a Sharia Court at Magajin Gari, Kaduna over his refusal to allow her to marry the man…
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Entertainment
Quavo claims he slept with Nicki Minaj on new track ‘Huncho Dreams’
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018Migos rapper, Quavo who just released his album “Quavo Huncho” has left many wondering after he made claims that he slept with Nicki Minaj. The rapper made the claim in the “Huncho Dreams”…
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Saraki Joins Amnesty International To Condemn Boko Haram’s Killing of Red Cross Staff, Hauwa Liman
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018Amnesty International and Nigeria’s Senate president, Bukola Saraki, have condemned the killing of a Red Cross staff, Hauwa Liman, by the Boko-haram terrorist group. The death of Ms. Liman was…
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These single mums and actresses owe their wealthy status to other businesses aside acting and these include fashion boutiques, beauty products line and endorsement deals. playIyabo Ojo and her children…
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Sports
Vincent Kompany’s dad wins election to become first black mayor in Belgium
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has congratulated his dad Pierre who is the first black mayor in Belgium. Pierre beat his oppositions by registering 28.38 percent of the total votes to emerge winner of the…
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Entertainment
“The Spirit Of My Father Is Not In Kanye West” – Seun Kuti
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018Seun Kuti is not happy with American musician, Kanye West’s recent comment. The Grammy award winner said the spirit of Afrobeat creator and legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti flows through him.…