The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the importation, sale and distribution of Malco Vitamin B Complex injection in Nigeria due to contamination. The…
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Entertainment
What Nigerians Should Emulate From Fela – Daughter Yeni Kuti
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018Yeni Kuti, daughter of the late legendary musician, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, on Wednesday, advised Nigerians to emulate her father’s pursuit of unity, for national development. Kuti told the News Agency of…
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Entertainment
‘Music Meets Art’: SNA Partners MUSON For 22nd Musical Festival
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018The Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) has partnered with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) for its 22nd musical festival. The event, tagged ‘Music Meets Art’, is a three-part programme…
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International
China Announces Taking Another 85 Countries Off Poverty
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018China on Wednesday announced that another 85 counties have been officially taken off the country’s list of impoverished areas, marking further steps toward its goal of eradicating poverty by 2020.…
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Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun says he was under “enormous pressure” to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the outcome of the primary elections in the state.…
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Griezmann’s Brace Condemns Germany To Another Loss Against France
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018Atletico Madrid star, Antoine Griezmann scored twice as France came from behind to claim a second Nations League victory and continue Germany’s abysmal run in 2018. The visitors were eyeing…
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Communication Minister, Adebayo Shittu Attends FEC Meeting Despite Disqualification
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018The Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu was also among cabinet members who attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. He arrived at the Council Chamber around 10.45a.m decked…
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Clashes between South Sudanese cattle herders over grazing land have left 18 people dead, authorities said on Wednesday, the latest violence over territory in the troubled country. “We have confirmed…
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Fraud: James Ibori Loses Appeal Against UK Anti-Graft Agency
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018A former governor of Delta state convicted of money laundry in a British court, Mr James Ibori has lost his appeal against the UK anti-graft agency. James Ibori, who was…
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It’s N30,000 or Nothing – Labour Leader, Joe Ajaero Speaks on Minimum Wage
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018A labour leader, Joe Ajaero, on Tuesday said that the organised labour would never sign any agreement with the federal government on new National Minimum Wage which is less than…
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Popular Nigerian Afro-soul singer, Aramide has revealed that she is not an extremist when it comes to feminism. The ‘Fall on Them’ crooner said despite not being an extremist, she…
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No fewer than 700 million people are still being left behind and are unable to meet their basic daily needs, the United Nations has said. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated…
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Three top Nigerian Senators, Ahmed Lawan, Ali Ndume and Kabir Marafa, clashed on Tuesday over an ad hoc committee set up to probe a “$3.5 billion subsidy fund” belonging to…
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The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos, Mr Jimi Agbaje, has said that the party had an assurance of winning the state governorship election in 2019. Agbaje…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Ighalo Hits Brace As Nigeria Beat Libya 3-2 In Sfax
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018China-based Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo was the main man for Nigeria again on Tuesday as the Super Eagles secured a vital 3-2 away win over Libya in the Africa…
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2019 Elections Will Be Free & Fair – Pres Buhari Assures Nigerians
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday reassured Nigerians and the international community that the forthcoming general elections in 2019 will be free and fair. Buhari spoke when he received Letters of…
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Police Bans Students From Protesting Against Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje
by Damilare Salami October 17, 2018The police in Kano have banned the Kano chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) from embarking on a rally to call for the resignation of the governor,…
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A former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose was taken into custody on Monday despite putting up a drama at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja. The…
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Revealed: Why Labour Party Will Not Field Any Candidate During 2019 General Elections
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The Labour Party says it will not field any candidate for the 2019 General Elections as the party could not hold an all-inclusive National Convention as directed by the court.…
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The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, has approved the payment of N683 million bursary, and foreign and local scholarship to Lagos State indigenes in tertiary institutions across the country…
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The newly inaugurated Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has on Tuesday unveiled his four points agenda targeted to better the lives of the people. Fayemi who said this…
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Ekiti Parapo Pavilion Hosts Thousands During Gov Fayemi’s Swearing-In
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018Thousands of residents of Ekiti and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday thronged the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion to witness the swearing-in of Dr Kayode Fayemi and Chief…
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EXPECT A FANTASTIC COWLSO CONFERENCE…Bolanle Ambode assures women
by Folashade Kadiri October 16, 2018The wife of Lagos State governor and chairman of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, Bolanle Ambode, has given assurance that the 18th national women’s conference of the…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar has condemned the brutal murder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) aids worker, Hauwa Liman, by the branch…
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged over comments he made in Portuguese to a television camera after his side’s win over Newcastle. It is claimed Mourinho used “abusive,…
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Buhari’s Minister, Adebayo Shittu Sues NYSC For Excluding Him From The Scheme Years Ago
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, on Monday, filed a suit before the Federal High Court, Ibadan, seeking a legal interpretation of non-participation in the one year National Youth Service…
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Police, Kogi Governor Planning To Assassinate Me – Melaye Writes Buhari
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The chairman of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dino Melaye, has written a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari over what he called threats to his life.…
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Aggrieved Party Members Protest APC, PDP Primaries In Ondo State
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018A factional group within the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in Akoko Division and leaders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Odigbo/Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo federal constituency are aggrieved over the outcome…
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Drama ensued at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja after the immediate past governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose arrived with his bags and clothes…
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International
Indonesia Warns Australia Over Moving Its Embassy In Israel To Jerusalem
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The world’s largest Muslim-majority country, Indonesia, on Tuesday warned Australia that moving its embassy to Jerusalem could undermine a peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. Australian Prime Minister Scott…
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PDP Says Presidency Ordered EFCC To Detain Fayose Indefinitely
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the Presidency has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to incarcerate, indefinitely, the outgoing governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose.…
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5 things you’re likely to discover on a visit to Kalakuta Republic
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018Kalakuta is live, yet static film roll of Fela’s life and essence, in rebranded magnificence. Kalakuta Republic, the home Fela housed his family and Band members at Mushin, Lagos Fela…
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A 20-year-old lady, Amina Hassan, on Tuesday dragged her father, Hassan Adamu, before a Sharia Court at Magajin Gari, Kaduna over his refusal to allow her to marry the man…
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Entertainment
Quavo claims he slept with Nicki Minaj on new track ‘Huncho Dreams’
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018Migos rapper, Quavo who just released his album “Quavo Huncho” has left many wondering after he made claims that he slept with Nicki Minaj. The rapper made the claim in the “Huncho Dreams”…
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Saraki Joins Amnesty International To Condemn Boko Haram’s Killing of Red Cross Staff, Hauwa Liman
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018Amnesty International and Nigeria’s Senate president, Bukola Saraki, have condemned the killing of a Red Cross staff, Hauwa Liman, by the Boko-haram terrorist group. The death of Ms. Liman was…
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These single mums and actresses owe their wealthy status to other businesses aside acting and these include fashion boutiques, beauty products line and endorsement deals. playIyabo Ojo and her children…
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Sports
Vincent Kompany’s dad wins election to become first black mayor in Belgium
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has congratulated his dad Pierre who is the first black mayor in Belgium. Pierre beat his oppositions by registering 28.38 percent of the total votes to emerge winner of the…
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Entertainment
“The Spirit Of My Father Is Not In Kanye West” – Seun Kuti
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018Seun Kuti is not happy with American musician, Kanye West’s recent comment. The Grammy award winner said the spirit of Afrobeat creator and legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti flows through him.…
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Entertainment
Mavin Records’ Dj BigN Arrested After Police Seized Gun From Him
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018Mavin records’ official DJ BigN WAS arrested by the Police on October 7, 2018, at Lounge38, Surulere, Lagos, after they wrestled with him to seize a gun he allegedly shot…
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The Presidential Candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, yesterday in Lagos outlined her economic agenda with a vow that, Nigerians would experience change within…
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Nigeria has finally registered her presence at the ongoing 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina and they did it style; winning gold in the 100m Women’s event through Track…
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Sports
England manager Gareth Southgate Hails Three Lions After Beating Spain 3-2
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018England manager Gareth Southgate praised the “courage” of his side after they beat Spain to claim their first Uefa Nations League victory. The 3-2 loss was Spain’s first at home…
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BREAKING NEWS: Bukola Saraki Appointed As Atiku Campaign Director
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the Senate President Bukola Saraki as the director-general of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation Mr. Saraki’s official position was made known…
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Sports
Anthony Joshua all smiles as he celebrates turning 29 with chocolate cake
by Igbokwe John October 16, 2018British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua who turned 29 yesterday took to his Instagram page to celebrate himself. The heavyweight champion shared this photo of himself smiling happily while posing with a chocolate cake and…
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NIS To Begin Issuance of Nigerian Passport With 10 Years Validity In December
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mohammed Babandede says the issuance of Nigerian passport with 10 years validity will commence in December 2018. Babandede made the disclosure when he visited…
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Private Investors To Spend $3.32 billion On Ministry of Mines and Steel Development
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development says private investors have expressed their readiness to commit about 3.32 billion dollars to fund some projects in the mining sector. Alhaji Abubakar…
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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died of cancer at age 65, his family and Vulcan Inc., which was founded by Allen, said in a statement on Tuesday. Vulcan Inc said Allen…
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2019 General Elections: Police Warns Politicians, Party Followers Against Thuggery
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018The Cross River Police Command has warned politicians and party supporters against thuggery during the 2019 general elections, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The State Commissioner of Police,…
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Gov Fayemi Set To Take Over Power Under Heavy Rain In Ekiti State
by Damilare Salami October 16, 2018A heavy rain poured on Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, Tuesday morning ahead of the inauguration of a new governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. The rain which started at about 6.55…
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Is Your Child Suffering From Cerebral Palsy? •How To Deal With It
by Nimota Raji-Gambari October 16, 2018Cerebral palsy is a physical disability that impacts coordination and muscle tone. But what about the mental health of someone who has cerebral palsy? How does the physical disability effect…