Rwandans are going to the polls in presidential elections, with incumbent Paul Kagame widely expected to win his third term in office. The 59-year-old is being challenged by Frank…
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The UEFA Champions League group stage would be decided as Liverpool will face German side Hoffenheim for a spot. The Merseyside giants will be away for the first leg on…
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Magu and AGF in Serious Confrontation Over Govs/Senators’ Prosecution Files
by Arinze Ago August 4, 2017The Special Assistant to the President on Prosecutions, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, has threatened the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, to act on the order…
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Barcelona have made it clear they will not pay a €26 million loyalty bonus to Neymar and his father following the Brazil star’s world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday. Reports…
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Meet the politicians who want to rule anambra come 2017 guber elections
by Vivian Onuorah August 4, 2017Ahead of the 2017 governorship election in Anambra state, various political parties are gearing up to wrestle power from the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).The race for the November…
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‘Miracle Babies’ Pastor Extradited To Kenya To Face Child Trafficking Charges
by Reporter August 4, 2017The UK has extradited a self-styled Kenyan pastor, who claimed he created miraculous pregnancies, to Kenya to face child-trafficking charges. Gilbert Deya’s extradition came after he failed in his…
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Senate president, Bukola Saraki, has negated the chances of his son participating in the governorship race in Kwara in 2019, saying he has no interest in pursuing a career in…
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Sports
Leicester City Finally Land Kelechi Iheanacho At King Power Stadium
by Damilare Salami August 4, 2017Leicester City have announced the signing of Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho from Manchester City on a five-year contract. No financial terms were disclosed, but British media reported that Leicester paid…
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Donald Trump Okays $600m Bombers for Nigeria as Fight Against Boko Haram Toughens
by Arinze Ago August 4, 2017Nigeria has got the green light to acquire some American attack planes to fight Boko Haram, officials of the Trump administration have said. The deal, which is about $600 million,…
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Nigerian-born British heavyweight champions, Anthony Joshua has been ordered by the WBA to defend his title against Cuba’s Luis Ortiz. The 27-year-old was due to face Wladimir Klitschko in a…
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FG Grants ‘Tax Break’ to Music, Movie Producers, Others in Creative Industry
by Arinze Ago August 4, 2017The federal government has granted ‘Pioneer Status’ to the creative industry, in a landmark move aimed at transforming the industry to a creative economy and creating jobs. In a statement issued in…
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The bid to join PGG was finally completed on Thursday, August 3, 2017 as the football Prince of Brazil finally say goodbye to Barcelona and Catalonia. Read and watch as…
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The minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun has said that the federal government has signed a policy to tax first class and business class air tickets alongside other luxury goods. Fielding…
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The Lagos state government on Thursday arraigned 28 adults and 12 minors before a Lagos magistrate court for alleged act of homosexuality. The defendants, who are all males, were arraigned…
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The Nigerian army has advised Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, to seek relevance elsewhere. The army said this in response to an allegation which Fayose leveled against it. On…
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Nigerian Priest quits Catholic Church because he ‘wants to make heaven’
by Reporter August 3, 2017A Catholic priest in Nigeria stunned radio listeners when he announced on a live programme that he was quitting the Catholic Church. Patrick Edet, who served under the Catholic Diocese…
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Meet The New President of Nigerian RUGBY Football Federation, Kelechukwu Mbagwu.
by Seye Kehinde August 3, 2017Plus His Plans for RUGBY Game In Nigeria
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‘Igbo girls are prostitutes, I slept with 3 last night’ – Kwara state police officer sparks outrage on Facebook
by Reporter August 3, 2017A police officer attached to Kwara state command, Salihu Ajanaku, sparked outrage online after allegedly declaring hate against the Igbos, serving them insults! According to the man on uniform whose…
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The Brazilian’s proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain could be delayed following La Liga’s decision to reject Neymar’s world-record move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, as it has entered legal limbo…
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THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Thursday stated that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) enforcement call does not say national e-ID card, but National Identification Number (NIN). The…
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Nigerian entertainment artiste Kcee has joined the Anambra state gubernatorial race. The Limpopo master took to his Instagram page to reveal his intentions, he shared this photo and wrote; Its…
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Massive Protest Erupts in Ikeja as Women Storm Governor’s Office in Lagos
by Arinze Ago August 3, 2017Protesters, on Thursday morning, stormed the Lagos State governor’s office, Alausa, Ikeja, demanding an end to abuse and rape cases in the state and across the country. The protesters who…
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‘Women are meant to rule the world’ – Reni Folawiyo
by Daniji Emmanuel August 3, 2017Nigerian businesswoman, Reni Folawiyo, talks with Peace Hyde about overcoming setbacks on Forbes Woman Africa’s Against The Odds with Peace Hyde. Folawiyo shares with Hyde her experience building the next luxurious fashion destination for…
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Aisha Buhari, wife of Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has returned from London where she went to visit her ailing husband who is on a second medical vacation this year. Mrs.…
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International
French President, Macron Responds to Neymar’s Big Money Move to France
by Arinze Ago August 3, 2017French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday congratulated the president of Paris St Germain on the soccer club’s hotly anticipated world-record signing of Brazilian star Neymar. “Congratulations! I understand there’s good…
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‘You are the most stupid black man…’ Seun Kuti slams IG follower
by Reporter August 3, 2017There was a mild drama between Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti and a couple of his follower on Instagram yesterday. Seun accused God of plagiarism after he shared snapshot from a…
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Sports
Wladimir Klitschko Retires from Boxing, Ending Chance of Re-match with Anthony Joshua
by Arinze Ago August 3, 2017Former heavyweight boxing world champion, Wladimir Klitschko has retired from the sport at age 41. The Ukrainian’s management said this in a statement on Thursday. Klitschko held various titles in…
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My Wife’s Relatives Will Kill Me If I Miss Next World Cup in Russia – Mikel Obi
by Arinze Ago August 3, 2017John Obi Mikel is nothing if not optimistic when it comes to Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Although Africa’s third round of qualifying only…
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#SmartCity: Lagos bus conductors to start wearing uniform from today
by Reporter August 3, 2017Bus conductors in Lagos will start wearing uniform as part of efforts to promote the Smart City Initiatives, SCI, of the state government from today. This was disclosed by the…
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The remains of Hadiza Sule Lamido, daughter of former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido have arrived Dutse International Airport. Her burial will take place today by 10am. Hadiza passed…
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Celebrity Lifestyle
Phyno, Others Turn Up as Flavour and Anna Banner’s Daughter Celebrates 2nd Birthday in Style (Photos)
by Arinze Ago August 3, 2017Former Miss Nigeria, Anna Banner and popular singer, Flavour, celebrated their daughter, Sofia Chimamanda Okoli’s 2nd birthday in a special way. The beauty queen and who is the singer’s baby…
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A Nigerian lady Olabisi Cole, took to Instagram to reveal what she found inside a bottle of coke. She wrote; Guys be careful, we found this in a crate of coke this…
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The money making scam, Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM), that collapsed months ago, has launched a weekly promotional stunt, obviously aimed at wooing old and unsuspecting new ‘investors’. A letter displayed…
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Celebrity Lifestyle
#Throwbackthursday: 20-years After Fela’s Death, See Throwback Photos of The Afrobeat Legend
by Arinze Ago August 3, 2017In celebration of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, here are throwback photos of the singer after a battalion of soldiers descended on Kalakuta Republic, attacked him and burnt his house. …
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Former Governors of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja and Christopher Alao Akala, were on Wednesday represented at the reconciliatory meeting of the state’s PDP stakeholders, called by the National Caretaker Committee…
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Lagos will become Africa’s third largest economy before I die – Obasanjo
by Reporter August 2, 2017A former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, said Lagos will become Africa’s third largest economy in a very short time. Mr. Obasanjo made this known at the book launch…
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Entertainment
Comic Actor, Dejo Tufulu’s Daughter Weds In Lagos + Exclusive Photos From The Party
by Reporter August 2, 2017Over the weekend, comic actor, Kunle Mak Tokunbo aka Dejo Tufulu’s eldest daughter,Fadheelat’s hand was given out in marriage. The wedding took place at Solomon Events Center, Olateju Street, Mushin,…
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Fashion
My Grandpa Introduced Me To Fashion As A Kid – Popular LAGOS Fashion Designer, DAMILARE SHOBOWALE
by Seye Kehinde August 2, 2017How He Started ‘DEE NICE STITCHES’ 28 Yrs Ago He is a popular fashion designer in Lagos. And he operates from his 11 Fashoro Street Shop in Surulere, Lagos. It…
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Entertainment
Why Very Many People Love TUFACE IDIBIA +Why City People Is Honouring Him With Music Industry Giant Award
by City People August 2, 2017His popular name is Tuface Idibia, but his real name is Innocent Ujah Idibia. Born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, he is better known by his stage name 2face Idibia,…
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School premises and roads in Edo State, southern part of Nigeria can no longer be used for social events according to a directive by the government. The Edo Government has…
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How I Have Battled STROKE For The Past 1 Year Veteran Actress, IYABO OKO Speaks From INDIA
by Reporter August 2, 2017Set To Dump Acting For Evangelism Veteran Yoruba Actress, Kudirat Odukanmi Eluyemi aka Iyabo Oko is seriously ill. The Ibadan, based actress was hit by a strange ailment in June…
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TSW, LANRE LAGOS,ON POINT CLOTHING, KELIKUME & CHRIS AND STEEZE TO STYLE RUGGEDMAN FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS!
by Reporter August 2, 2017The 2017 City People Music Awards is set to hold on the 6th of August. Organisers of the event named veteran award winning hip hop act and United Nations Peace…
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Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has demanded improvements from both Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah with the new season just around the corner. This came in the wake of the side’s…
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LOL: See Jim Iyke’s epic reply to followers who think he’s old fashioned
by Reporter August 2, 2017Nollywood legend Jim Iyke posted this photo of him on his Instagram page and two of his followers pointed out that it’s stale. He sure had a reply for them….…
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A young lady identified as Mary Johnson has been arrested and arraigned before a court for stealing a handbag full of condoms which she mistook for cash. The bag was…
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Roma have honoured club legend Francesco Totti by launching the striker’s final shirt into space. The 40-year-old spent his entire 24-year playing career with the Italian club before retiring in…
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Nta was redeployed to the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission. Former President Goodluck Jonathan appointed Nta in 2012. In a statement on Tuesday, Bolaji Adebiyi, director of press in…
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WATCH: Those idiots Biafrans that say they want to be Nigerians are pigs – Nnamdi Kanu
by Reporter August 2, 2017Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has claimed that Hausa/Fulani have terrorize the Igbo socio-political organization into a “position of silence and stupor,” saying ”all those…
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Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi was more clinical than Premier League golden boot winner Harry Kane last season, the West London club’s former winger Pat Nevin said on Tuesday. Nevin, a…
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Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has decried the lack of internal democracy among the nation’s political parties especially the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party. Atiku accused the…