Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has urged Russians to support John Obi Mikel who is married to a Russian model. Rohr stated this during his interaction with the media at…
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Goodluck Jonathan sends touching message to Abdulsalam Abubakar as he clocks 76 today
by Reporter June 14, 2018Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated ex-military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), on his 76 birthday. Jonathan described Abubakar as a great patriot and a man of…
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Shehu Sani, Senator representing Kaduna Central, has revealed who will determine President Muhammadu Buhari’s fate in 2019. Sani said the electorates will determine Buhari’s fate and not…
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Buhari’s Minister, Dan Ali ‘is an illiterate,’ he must resign – Benue elder, Ujege
by Reporter June 14, 2018President General of Mdzough U Tiv, Edward Ujege has rubbished the call by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali that states should suspend the anti-open grazing law, following the continued…
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup gets under way on Thursday, when hosts Russia face Saudi Arabia following an opening ceremony at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Football’s showpiece event features 32 teams,…
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A federal high court sitting in Abuja has ordered Atai Aidoko, senator representing Kogi east senatorial district, to vacate the national assembly. At its sitting on Wednesday, Gabriel Kolawole, the…
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Inspector general of police, Ibrahim Idris, has approved the independent audit of detention cells of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) nationwide. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had requested…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the immediate sack of a senator, Atai Aidoko, as the member representing Kogi East. The court presided over by judge, Gabriel Kolawole,…
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Sports
Breaking: Italian Legend Inzaghi Appointed As Bologna Manager
by Damilare Salami June 13, 2018Former Italy striker Filippo Inzaghi has been appointed as manager of Serie A side Bologna. The World Cup winner, 44, has signed a two-year deal after leaving Venezia, where he…
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A Yola High Court has sentenced four kidnappers to death. The convicts, Gambo Musa, Mana Musa, Abdu Baba and Mohammed Muazu (who died in custody), were found guilty…
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The Federal Government has accused private school owners of frustrating its nationwide personnel audit exercise. The government said some private school owners attacked their enumerators and also refused to present…
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News
Judge Orders DNA Test For Danish National Who Murdered Nigerian Wife, Daughter
by Damilare Salami June 13, 2018A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Wednesday authorised Peter Nielsen, the Danish national accused of killing of his wife, Zainab and their three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Petra, to have his blood…
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Nigerian Navy Destroys 1000 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta Creeks
by Damilare Salami June 13, 2018The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA on Wednesday said it had destroyed over 1000 illegal refineries with swamp buggies in the Delta creeks. Speaking with journalists in Warri, the Commander,…
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The Nigerian Union of Teacher (NUT), Jigawa chapter says no fewer than 237 teachers in the state have sat for the 2018 Batch ‘A’ Teacher Professional Qualifying Examination (TPQE). The…
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Civil Defence Boss Orders Deployment of 45, 000 Officers For Sallah
by Damilare Salami June 13, 2018The Commandant General, (CG) of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps ,NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu has ordered the deployment of 45, 000 personnel across the nation for the sallah…
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Juju Music is not for Lazy People, Queen Ayotunde Balogun opens up
by Ajike's Column June 13, 2018On Tuesday our music columnist Ajike met with one of Nigeria’s legendary female Juju Music Icon Queen Ayotunde Balogun to reminisce with on her life as a female juju musician.…
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Entertainment
Tobi Bakre Reveals What He’s Been Doing After BBNaija
by Damilare Salami June 13, 2018Several weeks after the conclusion of Big Brother Naija, Tobi Bakre had announced a number of ventures he was set to delve into. One of them is a YouTube series…
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The Police Command in Balyelsa, on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to clampdown on cultists and cult related activities in the state, urging culprits to desist from the act. Mr Don…
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News
Shocker! Ekiti State Assembly Suspends Chief Whip For Sleeping Too Much
by Damilare Salami June 13, 2018The Ekiti State House of Assembly has suspended its immediate past Chief Whip, Mr Sunday Akinniyi, for allegedly “breeding terrorism sleeping all through plenary in the last three years.” A…
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Entertainment
7 Things you need to know about Starboy’s debut album, ‘Superstar’
by Igbokwe John June 13, 2018Tuesday, June 12 2018 marked exactly 7 years Wizkid released his debut album, Superstar. The album which had been originally scheduled for Valentine’s day of 2011 was delayed and eventually…
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Movie Gist
Avengers Infinity War becomes fourth film to ever beat $2 billion at the box office
by Igbokwe John June 13, 2018Avengers Infinity War continues to gross huge amounts at the box-office, quickly becoming the highest-grossing movie of the year. Now, the Marvel blockbuster has become only the fourth movie to…
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According to Jada Pinkett, practising mental health is a deep self-love, and as it should be. In the wake of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain‘s suicide, Jada Pinkett Smith is talking about her own…
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In a long-anticipated vote on Wednesday, the joint bid of the United States of America (USA), Mexico and Canada defeated Morocco its only challenger, to win the hosting rights for…
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Entertainment
Angelina Jolie ‘could lose custody of kids to Brad Pitt if she doesn’t allow him access
by Igbokwe John June 13, 2018A court has warned Angelina Jolie that she could lose custody of the kids if she doesn’t allow ex-husband Brad Pitt access, according to reports. In court documents obtained by…
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International
Spain King’s brother-in-law has 5 days to report to prison
by Igbokwe John June 13, 2018Inaki Urdangarin, Spain’s King Felipe’s brother-in-law, leaves court with his prison sentence in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, June 13, 2018. REUTERS/Enrique CalvoReuters A court has given Spain’s King’s brother-in-law five…
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Coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that Nigeria’s opponents, Croatia, are a better team ahead of their meeting in the opening game of group D of Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. The…
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Indian police have arrested some 40 people in northeastern state of Assam for spreading rumors about child lifters and hate messages on social media. “The arrests came in the aftermath…
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Former Edo State governor and top contender for the office of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo…
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Sports
Breaking: Spain sacks head coach, Julen Lopetegui just 24-hours before World cup begins
by Igbokwe John June 13, 2018The Spanish Football Federation (SFF) president Luis Rubiales is currently holding a news conference where he confirmed the sack of the National team head coach. He explains that the…
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A Yola High Court Presided over by Justice Abdul-Azeez Waziri has sentenced five men to death for culpable homicide and for killing a herdsman. The convicts, Alex Amos, Alheri Phanuel, Holy Boniface,…
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A middle-aged male principal of a private secondary school in Anambra State, at the weekend, narrowly escaped being lynched by angry youths in Okija in Ihiala Local Government Area for…
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Politics
Donald Duke Debunks Claims of Obasanjo Backing his Presidential Ambition
by Igbokwe John June 13, 2018A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Donald Duke on Tuesday said that his ambition was not backed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Duke, a former governor of…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State has arrested a man for allegedly pouring boiling water on his mother, causing serious injuries on her body. Mr…
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Entertainment
All songs on rapper’s ‘Ye’ album make Billboard Top 40 chart 1st week of release
by Igbokwe John June 13, 2018Barely a week after its release, all songs off Kanye West’s eight studio album, Ye, has charted on the Billboard Top 40 Chart. According to CNN, All seven tracks on the…
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A federal capital territory (FCT) high court has sentenced Joshua Dariye, former governor of Plateau state, to 16 years in prison. Dariye, a serving senator, will serve a two-year and…
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Inmates at the Medium Security Prisons Oji-River Centre in Enugu State will join other sport loving Nigerians to watch the 2018 World Cup following the provision of a viewing facility…
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Real Madrid have announced that Julen Lopetegui, will take over as manager after the 2018 World Cup. Lopetegui is currently with Spain national team, preparing for the tournament. …
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A leak of private property data in Dubai has shed new light on how the proceeds of a notorious $1.3 billion oil deal involving Shell may have been spent on…
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News
UI Pardons Student Expelled For ‘Calling VC Unprintable Names On Facebook’
by Reporter June 12, 2018The management of University of Ibadan has pardoned Kingsley Anyanwu, a student who was expelled from the varsity for allegedly insulting the Vice Chancellor, Idowu Olayinka, on Facebook. Anyanwu,…
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News
How I Became A Football Commentator At Age 13 – Football Commentator Solomon Ajuziogu
by Femi Fabunmi June 12, 2018Media practitioner and sports analyst Solomon Ajuziogu runs football commentaries with relative ease. He is one of the few commentators in Nigeria who have covered international games. His expertise and…
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News
How my boss, Edward Akinlade reshaped my career through the company’s vision – Suru Worldwide Venture’s Company Secretary, Anomneze Obianuju Peace
by Reporter June 12, 2018Suru Worldwide Ventures Nigeria has over the years develop luxury residential properties and low cost housing in choice locations in Nigeria as well as chains of function halls throughout Nigeria.…
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A 21-year-old lady, Gift Mike, was on Monday brought before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly killing her 48-year-old South African boyfriend, Daniel Grant. The accused, a cosmetologist,…
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News
Just In: Ex-Plateau Governor, Joshua Dariye Convicted For Fraud
by Damilare Salami June 12, 2018A former Plateau state governor, Joshua Dariye has been convicted by the Federal Capital Territory High Court after being found guilty of fraud. Mr Dariye was charged for allegedly diverting…
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Why my father would have accepted Buhari’s honour – Gani Fawehinmi’s Son
by Reporter June 12, 2018As many pro-June 12 activists gathered at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday, some of them shared their views on the decisions of President Muhammadu Buhari.…
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Sports
2018 World Cup: Fans Go Crazy For Messi In Argentina Training
by Damilare Salami June 12, 2018Messi fever broke out as around 400 fans turned up to catch a glimpse of the Barca legend during Argentina’s open training session in Bronnitsy, south-east of Moscow. Young fans…
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Political activists have reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to honour Babagana Kingibe alongside late Moshood Abiola and Gani Fawehinmin with national awards. Mr. Kingibe was Mr. Abiola’s running mate…
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Popularly known as Naija Ninja, Sound Sultan has released a new single called ‘Naija Jungle’. The Nigerian lyricist became very famous with his pro political song titled ‘Jagbajantis’ which he…
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Security agents have killed a member of Boko Haram sect who raided Kaya village in Madagali local government area of Adamawa State. The state Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr…
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Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has signed a five-year contract with Stoke City. The 22-year-old midfielder joins the Potters from Portuguese side Feirense for a fee of €7.2million Gary Rowett,…
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JUNE 12: ABIOLA’S POSTHUMOUS HONOUR AND THE 2019 ELECTION POLITICS By Omoshola Deji
by Reporter June 12, 2018Nigerians assembled at the polls on June 12, 1993 to expunge dictatorship and usher in purposeful leadership. The widely acclaimed free, fair and credible presidential election, presumably won by…