Months ago, Ogun State Governor, Senator IbikunleAmosun, announced that the APC guber candidate, who would succeed him will be a wizkid. He also said he will be a younger version…
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Since 2015, Ibrahim Magu, the EFCC Chairman has been given a tough job: to rid Nigeria of corruption. It is tough because Corruption runs deep, both in the private and…
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Being JIDE KOSOKO’s Daughter Has Helped My Career – Pretty Daughter, BIDEMI KOSOKO
by Seye Kehinde September 8, 2018Bidemi Kosoko is the cute daughter of movie icon, Prince Jide Kosoko. She is a chip of the old bloc. She also acts, just like her elder sister Sola and…
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Why I Set Up FAD FM 93.1 A Year Ago In CALABAR – Film Maker, FIDELIS DUKER Tells City People
by Seye Kehinde September 8, 2018Fidelis Duker is a popular filmmaker who set up a radio station, FAD FM 93.1 in Calabar last year. A few days back, the station celebrated its first anniversary and…
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Captains of industry, technology vendors, enthusiasts and the media came together at Marriott Marquis Hotel located in downtown Houston in Texas, United States on 7th September 2018 for the Houston Tech…
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The internet is buzzing already over forthcoming 2018 City People Movie Awards which is billed to hold on Sunday 16th September 2018, at Balmoral Hall at Oregun area of Ikeja…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has captured 14,551,482 new voters in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which began on 27th April 2017 and was suspended on…
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Bukola Saraki stops his convoy to help accident victims in Imo State
by Reporter September 8, 2018Senate President Bukola Saraki was in Imo State today to meet with PDP delegates on his plan to run for office of President come 2019. During his visit, Twitter…
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World’s Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua’s £150,000 personalised Range Rover has been stolen in central London. The boxer’s luxury car, was taken outside a family member’s home in the capital just…
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A major fight between popular American rappers; Cardi B and Nicki Minaj broke out on Friday night at New York Fashion Week. The fight started over comments from Nicki Minaj’s…
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The Acting National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena, has accepted Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s challenge to debate national issues on any national television. Saraki,…
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Former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, on Friday said he joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to run for the office of president in the 2019 election because his…
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The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Adams Oshiomhole on Friday in Kano expressed happiness over the defection of former governor of Kano state, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau from…
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Aspirant withdraws from senatorial race because of governor’s interest
by Reporter September 7, 2018An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Ogun Central senatorial district seat, Gbenga Obadara, has withdrawn from the race. In a press statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES on…
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Agege Community Endorses Obasa, Ogundimu, Purchases APC Nomination Forms For Duo
by Reporter September 7, 2018Agege Community comprising of Agege Local Government and Orile Agege Local Council Development Area on Friday endorsed the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa;…
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Mr Daniel Onjeh, Board Chairman Project Development Institute (PRODA) and Benue South Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed the presidential ambition of former…
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Just In: Comrade Ayodele Adewale Obtains Form, Set To Run For National Assembly Rep.
by Reporter September 7, 2018Former Amuwo Odofin Chairman, Comrade Ayodele Adewale just obtained his nomination and expression of interest forms at the APC national secretariat in Abuja amidst jubilation from party faithfuls across the…
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I accept your challenge to a debate… I hope you won’t chicken out – Omokri tells ex IGP, Suleman Abba
by Reporter September 7, 2018Former aide of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, says he is ready to debate Suleiman Abba, former inspector-general of police, over the 2015 presidential election. The duo has been…
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A 23-year-old woman believed to be from Gambia has reportedly gone crazy in Italy. According to Sherriffo, they are searching for her family members because some persons are using…
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Herdsmen Crisis: Netherlands Set To Partner Nigeria In Developing Cattle Farming Models
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018The Netherlands is to partner with Nigeria to develop cattle farming models. Mr. Michel Deelen, Deputy Ambassador of the Netherlands to Nigeria, this known during a news conference on Friday…
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AFCON Qualifiers: John Ogu Laments Captain Mikel Obi’s Absence As Nigeria Face Seychelles
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018John Obi Mikel’s absence is a ‘huge blow’ for Nigeria, but the team is ‘motivated’ to secure victory over ‘relatively unknown’ Seychelles, says John Ogu. Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr…
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Some communities in Ikorodu area of Lagos State have been cut off following early morning three-hour downpour which had rendered the road leading to the area impassable. Motorists plying the…
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Effyzie Music songstress Soti teams up with Falz the badt guy to remix her new tune ”Eko” meaning Lagos in a visual directed by Paul Gambit. Watch video: READ ALSO:…
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AMVCA: Falz Makes History, Becomes 1st Nigerian Singer To Win 2 Movie Awards
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018Nigerian singer Folarin who is also the son of human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana popularly known as Falz will now go down in history as…
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Golden Eaglets Beat Ivory Coast 5-1 – Coach Nduka Ugbade Says Teamwork Earned Them Victory
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018The Coach of the U-17 Golden Eaglets Nduka Ugbade, on Friday, attributed the team’s 5-1 victory over Cote d’Ivoire at the U-17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in Niamey,…
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The Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa, has lost his father, Garba Doguwa. Nigeria’s head of medical mission to Hajj 2018, Ibrahim Kana, who confirmed the death,…
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Croatia’s first match since their World Cup final defeat by France ended in a draw as Pepe headed an equaliser for Portugal in a friendly at the Algarve Stadium in…
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Effective Inter-Agency Co-operation Among Security Agencies Will Check Criminality In Enugu – Brig.-Gen. Lasisi Adegboye
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018The Garrison Commander of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Brig.-Gen. Lasisi Adegboye has called for effective inter-agency co-operation among security agencies to check criminality in Enugu State. Adegboye…
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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba believes “there will always be talk” amid continuing speculation about his future at Old Trafford. The 25-year-old fell out of favour last season and was…
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Ex-Gov Akala Joins Oyo Guber Race As Group Picks Up Nomination form For Him
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018An Oyo State Ex-Governor, Otunba Alao Akala has joined the race for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he was not afraid of whatever form of…
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With the confirmation that some areas of Abuja have been experiencing earth tremors since Thursday, now is the time to learn how to prepare to handle the natural phenomenon. …
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2015 Presidential Polls: Omokri Accepts Ex-IGP Debate Challenge Anywhere Outside Nigeria
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018The former aide of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, says he is ready to debate Suleiman Abba, former inspector-general of police, over the 2015 presidential election. The duo has been…
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Why APC Will Win 2019 Presidential Election – PDP Aspirant, Turaki
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018A former minister of special duties and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant Kabiru Taminu Turaki (SAN) has urged members of the party to be united ahead of the 2019…
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Harrysong Is Receiving Help For Depression – Manager Desmond Ike-Chima
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018Harrysong has been dealing with “slight emotional issues” and his receiving help for depression, says his manager, Desmond Ike-Chima. The singer on Wednesday posted a disturbing message on his Instagram…
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Jonathan Will Be Sad If I Open Up – Ex-IGP Suleiman Abba Tells Omokri
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018A former inspector-general of police, Suleiman Abba, has issued out a warning to Reno Omokri, a former aide of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking with reporters when he visited the secretariat…
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The Police Command in Nasarawa State has arrested 23 suspected armed robbers and kidnappers in August, the Commissioner of Police, Yahaya Bello, said on Friday. Bello told newsmen in Lafia…
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The Lagos State Government has released the sum N720.445m as payment into the Retirement Savings Accounts of 190 Contributory Pension Scheme retirees from the State’s Public Service for the month…
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Herdsmen Coming To Benue Must Follow Due Process – SA Tambaya Speaks
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018The Benue State Special Assistant on Herdsmen Matters, Alhaji Shehu Tambaya has on Friday urged herders coming into the state to follow the due process as enshrined in the state’s…
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Residents in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja have been experiencing earth tremor in the past few days. The areas where the earth tremor was pronounced were Mpape and…
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I Don’t Beat Women: Nas Finally Speaks On Alleged Ex- Wife Kelis Rogers’ Abuse
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018Popular American rapper, Nas has spoken for the first time about the allegations of domestic abuse made against him by Kelis Rogers, his ex-wife. Nas addressed her claims in a…
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‘Return home, things are getting better now’, FG implores Nigerians in Diaspora
by Reporter September 7, 2018The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians in the diaspora to return home and help build the Nigeria of everybody’s dream, assuring them that things are changing in the country.…
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President Buhari has returned to Nigeria after his 6-day visit to Beijing, China where he participated in the 2018 FOCAC and also met with partners for the Construction of Mambilla Power Plant.…
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The Nigerian Communication Commission has said that it will impose appropriate sanctions on any telecoms operator that allows the illegal masking of international calls. Call masking refers to the…
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“Some mischievous persons are reading Electoral Act upside down” – Festus Keyamo Defends Buhari
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018The spokesman of President Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection campaign, Festus Keyamo, says the electoral law on purchasing nomination forms is being twisted. Keyamo said this in reaction to criticisms trailing the…
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The Nigeria Universities Commission NUC has approved an additional 23 undergraduate and postgraduate courses for Osun State University UNIOSUN, Osogbo. According to the letter of approval from the NUC Executive…
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The trial of suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, and his co-defendants, will on September 13, 2018, resume before Justice Adedayo Akintoye of the Lagos State High Court in…
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Arsenal have added to their youth ranks by signing a nine-year-old who impressed academy staff during a five-week trial in South Africa. Jayden Adetiba, who was born in Nigeria…
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Watford Coach, Javi Garcia Wins EPL Manager of The Month
by Damilare Salami September 7, 2018Watford Manager Javi Gracia has been named August’s Premier League manager of the month after guiding the club to a winning start this season. Watford recorded three wins out of…
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Tension In Ekiti As Civil Servants Kick Against Fayose’s N75m Lexus SUV Parting Gift
by Reporter September 7, 2018There is unease in Ekiti State over the approval and purchase of a 2018 Lexus LX 570 Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) valued at N75 million for Governor Ayo Fayose as…
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Three customers of Bet9ja have petitioned the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, claiming the betting company had not paid the over N3 million stake owed them. The petition was received…