By Omoshola Deji Democracy is earning the power to govern through free, fair and credible elections. Nigeria is a democratic state, but the leadership recruitment process is largely undemocratic. Material…
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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Kidnap MAUTECH, Yola, Chaplain, Prof Ilesani
by Damilare Salami November 15, 2019Unknown Gunmen have kidnapped Prof Felix Ilesani of Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola, Adamawa State. Prof Ilesani was abducted Thursday night from…
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House of Reps Members Make U-Turn, Endorse Military’s Operation Positive Identification
by Damilare Salami November 15, 2019The house of representatives has endorsed the military’s operation positive identification, after calling for its suspension. The lower legislative chamber approved the exercise on Thursday as recommended by its committee…
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Tech-U Signs Collaborative Agreement with Girne American University, Cyprus
by Dare Adeniran November 15, 2019In furtherance of its goal to internationalize its programmes and produce highly competent graduates, Nigeria’s premier technical university, First Technical University, Ibadan, has signed a collaborative degree programme agreement with…
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A fuel tanker has exploded near the Ota old toll gate in Ogun State. At least two people have been confirmed dead from the Friday morning accident, the News Agency…
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Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud scored the winner from the penalty spot as world champions France came from a goal down to beat Moldova in their Euro 2020 qualifier and move…
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Education
12-Year-Old Nigerian Boy Wins Hero’s Award For Discovering Maths Formular In UK
by Damilare Salami November 15, 2019A 12-year-old Nigerian boy based in the United Kingdom, Chika Ofili, has received the ‘TruLittle Hero Awards’ for discovering a new mathematical formula. The ‘TruLittle Hero Awards’ is an annual…
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Death Signals Coming From Kogi, Bayelsa Are Disturbing – Ex-President Jonathan
by Damilare Salami November 15, 2019Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the signals coming from Kogi and Bayelsa states as “disturbing”. He said people are already being killed before the governorship elections scheduled for Saturday.…
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Bayelsa Polls: Thugs From Neighbouring States Invading Us – APC Guber Candidate, David Lyon
by Damilare Salami November 15, 2019The Bayelsa State Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Saturday’s election, Chief David Lyon, has called on security agencies in charge of the poll to stop the ongoing…
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A former Minister of Information and Culture, Chief Alex Akinyele, is dead. A Facebook post on Friday morning by his close friend, Dr Raphael James, disclosed that the public relations…
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I Have Evidence That Shows APC Wants To Rig Election In Kogi – Dino Melaye
by Damilare Salami November 15, 2019The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kogi West Senatorial candidate in Saturday’s election, Dino Melaye, has alleged that there are plots to rig the election in favour of the State Governor,…
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Governorship Elections: FG Deploys 66,241 policemen To Kogi, Bayelsa
by Damilare Salami November 15, 2019The Nigeria Police Force says 66,241 policemen will provide security in Saturday’s Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections. Out of that number, 35,200 would be deployed in Kogi State while 31,041…
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Atiku/Buhari Appeal Judgement: PDP Shuns Supreme Court Invitation
by Damilare Salami November 15, 2019The Peoples Democratic Party on Friday shunned the Supreme Court’s invitation to hear its reasons for dismissing the party’s appeal against the election of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Peoples Democratic…
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21-year-old International Supermodel, Daberechi falls into the category of Nigerian women who are making massive waves but prefer to remain silent. A quiet profile is, however, not sustainable when you…
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Entertainment
South African Artistes Demand Removal Of Burna Boy From Africa Unite Concert Performers
by Damilare Salami November 14, 2019Some South African artistes and showbiz personalities have called for a boycott of ‘Africa Unite’ concert because of Burna Boy’s inclusion. The concert is billed to hold on November 29…
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Lagos Lawyer Drags Buhari, Senate To Court Over Social Media Bill
by Damilare Salami November 14, 2019Barrister Tope Akinyode has sued President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Senate seeking a halt of the proposed ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill 2019′. Akinyode, in a suit…
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Just In: Court Dismisses Busola’s Case Against Fatoyinbo, Fines Dakolo N1m
by Damilare Salami November 14, 2019A High Court in Bwari, Abuja on Thursday dismissed the case filed by Busola Dakolo against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA). The court also awarded…
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A bishop of Zaria diocese, Anglican communion, Abiodun Ogunyemi, says Nasir el-Rufai, Kaduna state governor, will never be president of Nigeria. He said the governor is being groomed to take…
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Sports
Arsene Wenger Returns To Football With New FIFA Appointment
by Damilare Salami November 14, 2019Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is returning to football after he agreed to become Fifa’s new chief of global football development. The move ends speculation linking the Frenchman, 70, with…
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Entertainment
New Movie, ‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’ Rakes In N25m In First Week
by Damilare Salami November 14, 2019A newly released Nollywood movie, ‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,’ has emerged top of the country’s box office after raking in over N25 million in its first weekend. In the…
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‘I Usually Don’t Tell People I Am PASUMAS Daughter’- Popular Artiste Manager, Rawkey White
by Reporter November 14, 2019She is the daughter of Fuji Star, Pasuma but you won’t know unless you are told. This is because this pretty lady everyone calls Rawkey White will not tell you unless…
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APC Has No Governorship Candidate In Bayelsa – Court Declares
by Damilare Salami November 14, 2019The Federal High Court, Yenagoa, on Thursday declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not have a governorship candidate in the forthcoming election in Bayelsa State. This development is…
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PDP, State Govt. Responsible For Violence In Bayelsa – APC Alleges
by Damilare Salami November 14, 2019The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the violence and killings that marred the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) rally in Nembe, Bayelsa State, on Wednesday. The APC absolved itself…
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The Clerk of the Senate, Nelson Ayewoh, on Thursday, administered the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance on Senator Biodun Olujimi to represent Ekiti South Senatorial District. The swearing-in…
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Nigeria is awaiting the return of $400 million stashed in the United States by former military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha. This was disclosed by Bolaji Owasanoye, chairman of the Independent…
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Celebrity Lifestyle
Shocking Things People Don’t Know About Me – Popular LAGOS Big Boy, PRETTY MIKE Of LAGOS
by Wale Lawal November 14, 2019Mention the name of Pretty Mike anywhere on the Island in Lagos and you can be sure everyone will stop to pay you attention. This is because Pretty Mike, whose…
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At a time like this, it is good to take a look at the enduring legacies of His Royal Majesty, Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru of Iruland, who passed on recently.…
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Politics
How I Became Close To Asiwaju BOLA TINUBU 27 Yrs Ago – Prince DEMOLA SERIKI On Politics, Life & Style @ 60
by Abiola Orisile November 13, 2019Ask within Lagos social and political circle about Prince Demola Seriki and you will be told that the In-law of Aare of Lagos, Chief Rasaki Akanni Okoya has remained relevant…
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•As GBENGA OLADIPO Weds Beau, ELIZABETH In Style It was a moment of joy and laughter on Thursday 24 October, 2011, at Rabby Recreation Park in Abuja, as the families…
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If You Read My Story You Will Weep – IBADAN Female Pastor, FUNKE ADETUBERU
by Tayo Oyediji November 13, 2019•Reveals Shocking Things About Her Past Hearing her speak will surely bring tears to your eyes and you will marvel at what God has done in her life. She is…
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Sports
Spainish All Time Top Scorer, David Villa Retires From Football
by Damilare Salami November 13, 2019Spain’s all-time top goalscorer David Villa will retire next month, at the end of Japan’s J-League season. The former Barcelona striker will end a 19-year career, in which he won…
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Nigeria Has Been Subsidising Petroleum Products For Neighbouring Countries – Hameed Ali
by Damilare Salami November 13, 2019The comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, says Nigeria has been subsidising petrol for neighbouring countries. Ali made this known on Tuesday at a budget-defence meeting of…
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International
IMPEACHMENT: Lawmakers Commence Public Hearing Against President Trump
by Damilare Salami November 13, 2019The first public hearings in the impeachment inquiry, against President Donald Trump, are set to begin on Wednesday, as Democrats step up their public campaign over what they see as…
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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has withdrawn from the Egypt squad for this week’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after aggravating an ankle injury. The 27-year-old was left clutching his left…
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Sports
RACISM: Manchester City Star, Bernado Silva Fined, Banned For Abuse On Teammate, Mendy
by Damilare Salami November 13, 2019Manchester City forward Bernardo Silva has been suspended for one first-team match and fined £50,000 for his social media message relating to team-mate Benjamin Mendy. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: 5…
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Islamic Banking: Jaiz Bank Is Established To Avoid Interests – CEO, Hassan Usman
by Damilare Salami November 13, 2019The Chief Executive Officer of Jaiz Bank, Hassan Usman, says the basis of the services offered by the bank is based on moral principles derived from all the religions. Explaining…
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NDLEA Officials Nab Policeman Who Supplies Tramadol To Boko Haram Insurgents
by Damilare Salami November 13, 2019The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a policeman for supplying 59kg of tramadol, a prohibited drug, to Boko Haram insurgents in Gwoza, Borno state. A…
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Halima Aliko Dangote has been appointed as the group executive director, commercial operations of Dangote Industries Limited. According to a release by the company, Halima Aliko Dangote is returning to…
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Young Journalists Land In Court For Investigative Report On President Buhari’s Aide
by Damilare Salami November 13, 2019The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned the young Editor of NewsDigest, Abuja-based online newspaper, Gidado Yushau and an award-winning campus journalist, Alfred Olufemi before a magistrate court in Ilorin, Kwara…
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Just Three Days To Election: FG Approves N10b For Kogi State
by Damilare Salami November 13, 2019Three days to the governorship election in Kogi State, the Senate has approved promissory notes and bond issuance of N10.069 billion to the state as a refund for projects executed…
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Entertainment
Where Was My Father When Dangote Was Making Money? – Tonto Dikeh
by Damilare Salami November 13, 2019Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has asked herself what her father was doing when billionaires like Aliko Dangote were getting rich. She said this in reaction to Femi Otedola’s N5 billion…
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“Let the rule of law reign,” Release Sowore Now – Prof Wole Soyinka Tells Buhari, DSS
by Damilare Salami November 13, 2019Prof. Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, has called on the Nigerian government to release pro-democracy activist Omoyele Sowore and save the country from further global embarrassment. The unlawful arrest and detention…
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The Senate under the leadership of Ahmed Lawan has been criticised over the hate speech bill sponsored by Senator Sabi Abdullahi. DAILY POST had reported that Senator Sabi Abdullahi representing…
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IT’S CALLED CONFERENCE HOTEL The city of Abeokuta in Ogun State is set to witness a new experience in the hospitality business, with the opening of a new 5-star hotel…
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City People Honours Abel Egbarin as Showbiz Entrepreneur of the year
by Reporter November 12, 2019Abel Egbarin, a serial entrepreneur, can best be described as young Africa’s music promoter. He has remained at the forefront of the indigenization of African beats in Nigeria and beyond…
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Property
5 Things To Do To Get A Mortgage Loan To Buy A House – DOROTHY OBATA, Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Coy Topshot
by Isaac Abimbade November 12, 2019Mrs. Dorothy Obata is the Head, Business Development of Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC), a Central Bank of Nigeria Licensed Mortgage Liquidity Facility. Its core mandate is developing the primary…
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•Details Of The Classy Event Saturday, 14th September 2019, will always be a memorable one for a U.S. celebrity couple, Lashawnda Nicole and Festus Olubiyo as they attracted many top…
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How Oba ONIRU & I Have Been Friends For Over 40 Yrs – His Best Friend, Oba TIJANI AKINLOYE
by Abiola Orisile November 12, 2019If there is anybody in Eti Osa area of Lagos who will miss His Royal Majesty, Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru (Akiogun II), it is his best friend, Oba Adetunji Tijani…
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The founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Uche Nwosu, former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha’s son-in-law to forget about his dream of becoming Imo State…
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Yuletide Season: “We Will Crash Price of 50kg Bag of Rice To N14k” – Ogoja Rice Boss, Chief Paul Santus
by Damilare Salami November 12, 2019The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Santuscom Agro-Hub Investment Nigeria Limited, producers of Ogoja Rice, Chief Paul Santus, on Tuesday, disclosed to sharply crash price of 50 kilogram bag of…