Agba Jalingo, the Nigerian journalist facing trial for alleged acts of treason, terrorism, cybercrime and attempt to topple the Cross River State Government, will on May 12, 2020 receive the…
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The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has embarked on strike action alongside the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), disrupting its calendar for the first time in 20 years. On Monday,…
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Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League campaign came to an end as they were well beaten by RB Leipzig in the last 16. The German club – who were only formed 10…
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Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed Expresses Shock At Falling Oil Price
by Damilare Salami March 11, 2020The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says the crash in oil price on Monday was a shock to the country. Mrs Ahmed spoke at a consultative…
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Talk of one of the most stylish Obas in Osun State and his name will pop up. We are talking of the Alapomu. Anytime you see him, he always looks…
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Toyin Seriki is one of the leading celebrity ladies in Lagos. She is stylish. She is beautiful. She is fashionable. And many younger celebrity ladies look up to her as…
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Chief Jide Odekunle is an accomplished businessman, and a Technocrat. He is also a distinguished gentleman who is very stylish in his way. Everything about him is stylish, from his…
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Guess who will be 60 in a few weeks time? It is the Publisher of Global Excellence Magazine, Mayor Akinpelu. Lord Mayor will be 60 on 4th April. But he…
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Ovation Publisher, Bashorun Dele Momodu will be 60 in 2 months time. And this is very authoritative. Popularly called Bob Dee, the ebullient media guru would be celebrating in May…
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Do you know that the great poet, Odia Ofeimun is 70. He will be 70 in a few days time and a series of activities have been lined up to…
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Talk about one former Lagos 1st Lady who is humility personified and Mrs. Fashola’s name will pop up instantly. She is humble to a fault. When her husband was in…
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The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said the three suspected cases that were announced to be in isolation on Monday have tested negative. Abayomi at a…
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A Senator representing Niger south, Bima Enagi, has introduced a bill seeking to outlaw power generating sets, better known as ”generators”, in the country. The bill, which passed first reading…
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Popular gospel artiste, Lanre Teriba aka Atorise, has been attacked by unknown gunmen suspected to be armed robbers. According to a source, the gospel singer escaped the attacked but he…
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JUST IN: UNILAG ASUU Passes Vote Of No Confidence On Pro-Chancellor, Wale Babalakin
by Damilare Salami March 11, 2020The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has passed a vote of no confidence on the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr. Wale Babalakin. The union made the declaration following…
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Anambra State Police Command has begun recruiting Special Constables for the community policing project earlier approved by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar. In a press release signed by…
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I Didn’t Know About Sanusi’s Removal – Buhari Replies Kwankwaso
by Damilare Salami March 11, 2020President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he has no hand in the removal of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano. Buhari spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media…
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Ace Footballer Segun Odegbami Speaks As He Gets 2nd Sports Radio Licence
by Reporter March 11, 2020My 17 years wait. I have waited 17 whole years for this moment. Yet, it is really like yesterday in the scale of time, because in absolute reality the only…
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Josip Ilicic scored four goals against Valencia as Atalanta eased into the Champions League quarter-finals in the competition’s first match to be played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus…
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Deposed Kano Emir, Sanusi’s Lawyer Gives A Blow By Blow Of How He Was Ferried to Nassarawa Against His Will
by Reporter March 11, 2020Gentlemen of the Press, a very good afternoon. I thank you for coming to our offices this afternoon for the purpose of this press briefing on behalf of our client…
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Entertainment
‘Nigeria Looks Like A Dumping Ground’ – Nollywood Star, Sola Sobowale Blasts
by Damilare Salami March 11, 2020A top Nollywood film producer-cum-screenwriter, Sola Sobowale, has described Nigeria as a “dumping ground”, adding that some of “our children can’t even speak our language”. The 57-year-old Nollywood actress, who…
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Alhaji Isa KAITA (1912-1994) was the Northern Region Minister for works between 1954-1957 and later Minister of Education between 1957-1966. He later became the Waziri of Katsina. Alhaji Kaita was…
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JUST IN: Court Orders NBET To Pay Whistleblower All Salaries, Emoluments
by Damilare Salami March 11, 2020The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) to pay a whistleblower, Sambo Abdullahi, all his salaries and other emoluments from December 22, 2017,…
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The Chairman, Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, Babatunde Abegunde, said on Tuesday that the commission had dismissed a secondary school teacher, Mr Gbenga Owoosi, for allegedly impregnating a 17-year-old pupil.…
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Kano State Government on Wednesday said it did not banish the deposed Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II. “You see, If you listen to the Secretary to the State Government…
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Sports
Manchester City vs Arsenal Cracker Postponed Over Coronavirus Fear
by Damilare Salami March 11, 2020The Premier League has decided to postpone Wednesday’s match between Manchester City and Arsenal over coronavirus fears. The top-flight clash, which had already been delayed due to respective cup commitments,…
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The four prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped on Monday night in Katsina State have been rescued, Journalists have learnt. They were rescued by the policemen in an…
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Coronavirus Is Affecting Fuel Production In Nigeria – President Buhari
by Damilare Salami March 11, 2020President Muhammadu Buhari says the outbreak of coronavirus is affecting the country’s source of revenue. A statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said Buhari spoke when members of the Joint…
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A police sergeant with the Bayelsa State Command, Charles Biweribo, was on Tuesday attacked by two herdsmen while preventing their cattle from grazing on private property. The incident occurred at…
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Buhari Ordered Removal Of Sanusi As Kano Emir – Kwankwaso Alleges
by Damilare Salami March 11, 2020The former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the removal of Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano. Kwankwaso made the allegation while…
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Just In: Deposed Emir, Sanusi Lamido Vows To Challenge Ganduje In Court
by Reporter March 10, 2020Deposed Emir of Kano Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II has vowed to challenge his dethronment and banishment in the court of law. His legal team called on security agencies to ensure…
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BREAKING: 24 hrs after dethronement, El-Rufa’i appoints Sanusi Lamido
by Reporter March 10, 2020Barely 24 hours after he was deposed as the Emir and banished from Kano, Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State, has appointed Malam Muhammad Sanusi II into the board of…
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A female Pastor identified as Pastor Mrs. Veronica, has claimed that she uses her private parts to heal her church members. Pastor Veronica who is the founder of Life of Faith…
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Iran has temporarily freed about 70,000 prisoners to tackle the spread of coronavirus in jails. This was disclosed by Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s head of the judiciary, on Monday. Raisi…
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US Pastor Catches Coronavirus After Shaking Hands With Congregation
by Damilare Salami March 10, 2020The rector of Christ Church, Washington DC, US, Timothy Cole, tested positive for coronavirus after shaking hands with over 500 worshippers during holy communion. The priest was diagnosed with the…
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The Advocates for United Kano has expressed shock over the dethronement of Muhammadu Sanusi by Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state. The group is led by Bashir Tofa, a presidential…
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REVEALED: What The New Emir Of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero Said About Muhammadu Sanusi II
by Damilare Salami March 10, 2020The Kano executive council chaired by Abdullahi Ganduje, the governor, removed Sanusi as emir of Kano ” for disrespecting the office of the governor”. As the monarch was removed, attention…
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BREAKING: Diri Is The Authentic PDP Guber Candidate In Bayelsa – Court Affirms
by Damilare Salami March 10, 2020A Federal High Court on Tuesday affirmed Douye Diri as validly elected Governorship Candidate in the 3rd September 2019 Elective Congress of the People’s Democratic Party in Bayelsa state. According…
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BREAKING: Dethroned Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi Missing In Nasarawa
by Damilare Salami March 10, 2020Dethroned Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi, has left the Loko residence, a town in Nasarawa State where he was banished to. The former Emir left shortly after arriving at…
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FRESH TROUBLE: Task Force Officials, Traders Clash In Abuja (PHOTOS)
by Damilare Salami March 10, 2020There is currently tension at Dutse Modern Market in Abuja as traders and Federal Capital Territory Task Force officials engage each other in a fight over the demolition of their…
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Politics
How My Family Name Helped My Political Career – LAGOS Lawmaker, Hon. ABIODUN TOBUN
by Wale Lawal March 10, 2020At the Lagos State House of Assembly, there aren’t too many Lawmakers who are quite as unassuming as Hon. Abiodun Tobun. Without a doubt, he is one of the most…
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Since the news broke in Nigeria of an Italian descent having the dreaded Coronavirus in Lagos, local businesses have suffered from low patronage. Fearful of contracting this contagious disease, many…
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Attending Owambe or hosting guests in Nigeria is absolutely incomplete without having a soft drink, wine, beer and sometimes spirits on the table. However, Ice Tea products surfaced in the…
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Drags Over 50 LONDON Ladies To LAGOS The wedding hashtag “Ekolove4real” will remain unforgettable in the memories of prominent Lagos and London socialites of class, as London celebrity food caterer,…
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City People’s Senior Photojournalist, Abdulrasheed Sanni Nominated For 1st OSRA Awards
by Damilare Salami March 10, 2020Hard work will definitely be recognised if one continues to tow that path. That is the story of City People’s Senior Photojournalist, Sanni Abdulrasheed who just bagged a nomination in…
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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers thought his side looked back to their best as Jamie Vardy ended his goal drought in their convincing win over Aston Villa. The Foxes had…
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Actress Foluke Daramola breaks silence over death rumour, curses rumor mongers (watch)
by Reporter March 10, 2020Star actress Foluke Daramola has released a video to address those spreading rumours that she’s dead. Foluke cursed the rumour mongers and said they deserve to be sued. She added…
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Max Von Sydow, Swedish-born French actor and star of ‘Game of Thrones’, an American fantasy drama television series, has passed away. He died at 90. Catherine von Sydow, the actor’s…
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You can’t find me, Abubakar Shekau reacts to $7m bounty placed on him by the US
by Reporter March 10, 2020Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has reacted to the $7m reward the US Department of State recently announced for anyone with credible information that will lead to his arrest. The…
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The Lagos state police command have arrested one Lateef Saheed, for allegedly pushing his landlady, 56-year-old, Olayemi Adetola-Odekoya, to death during a face off at their place of residence on…