The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the list of 24 cleared candidates for the 2019 governorship elections. The list was contained in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary…
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Entertainment
Davido, Tiwa Savage Make MTV EMA Awards Nomination [Full List]
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018Nigerian music superstars, Tiwa Savage and Davido have been nominated in the best African act category of the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs). The nominees’ list for the…
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Voting in the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which commenced yesterday dragged on till this morning amidst disagreement over the delegates’ list. As of the time of…
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Confusion Rocks Saraki’s Senatorial District Over Winner of PDP Primary Election
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018The national assembly primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on Wednesday in many states but was moved to Thursday in Kwara. The reason for the postponement was…
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Sunday Still Remains Deadline For All Primaries Conclusion – INEC
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned political parties on Thursday that Sunday’s deadline to conduct primaries to pick candidates for the 2019 elections and resolution of disputes remains sacrosanct.…
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It appears to be lights out for the teeming Nigerians who are eagerly waiting for a formidable opponent that could offer fresh ideas to the country’s problems, that have largely…
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REVEALS HOW OSUN PDP REJECTED ALLIANCE WITH SDP AHEAD OF THE RERUN, APPRECIATES THE PARTY’S FAITHFULS AND OMISORE’S FANS. It was another moment of history as Dr. Iyiola Omisore in…
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Ilorin-The stakeholders in All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara state may have settled for Alh Modibbo Kawu as its preferred candidate for the gubernatorial primary ahead of today’s exercise. …
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Suspected herdsmen have killed 19 people in an attack on Ariri village in Bassa local government area of Plateau state. According to witnesses, the attackers invaded the village on Wednesday…
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Sports
NNL To Set Stiffer Punishments For Violent Conduct, Dishonored Matches
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018The Bet9ja sponsored Nigeria National League (NNL) has frowned at last minute intrigues and manoeuvres by some clubs, which are allegedly lobbying other teams for alliances to gain promotion or…
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Sports
Gareth Southgate – remain as England manager until 2022 World Cup in Qatar
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018Gareth Southgate, who helped England to the 2018 World Cup semi-final in July, has been rewarded with a new four-year deal estimated to be worth around £3million-a-year contract that will see him remain…
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Entertainment
Halle Berry – blasts man who claims she sexually assaulted him at a party
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018Oscar-winning actress, Halle Berry blasted a man on instagram who claimed she sexually assaulted him. The man narrated how the alleged assault happened. He said that he bumped into Halle…
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APC House of Reps Primary: Thugs Scare Voters Away In Kosofe Federal Constituency, Lagos
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Violence and pandemonium broke out in parts of Kosofe Federal Constituency of Lagos State during the primary election into the House of Representative, Abuja on Thursday morning. Hoodlums stormed polling…
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Sports
Portugal Dump Ronaldo Out of Squad To Face Poland, Scotland
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the Portugal squad for this month’s internationals against Poland and Scotland. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United player was rested for Portugal’s…
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Liverpool midfielder, Naby Keita was taken to hospital after sustaining a suspected back injury during his team’s 1-0 defeat by Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday, the Premier League…
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It was all smile for veteran Nollywood comedy movie star Bolaji Amusan popularly known as Mr.Latin as he became the newest appearance personality Of Adron Homes and Properties. City People…
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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Health Officer in Bauchi, Mr Oluseyi Olusunde, said on Thursday that the rate of neonatal deaths in the state was alarming and called for urgent…
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Pan African real estate Company, Adron Homes and Properties is putting smiles on the faces of prospective homeowners in Nigeria in the euphoria of 58th Independent Anniversary of our great…
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Sports
Breaking: Nigeria Chess Federation President, Lekan Adeyemi Elected World Chess Federation Vice President
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018The Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) President Mr Lekan Adeyemi on Thursday, October 4, 2018, been elected as Vice President of the World Chess Federation in the General Assembly meeting of…
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Doregos Private Academy Organises Inter-School Basketball Competition
by Reporter October 4, 2018One of Nigeria’s oldest and leading private institution, Doregos Private Academy, organized an Inter School Basketball competition on Thursday, October 4, 2018, in school premises, situated at Akinogun Ipaja in…
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The ”reason” Governor Ambode conceded defeat and congratulated Sanwo-Olu
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018Yesterday, Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, had a state broadcast in which he reacted to the controversial APC governorship primary held in the state on Tuesday October 2nd. In his…
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FG Focusing On More Creative Ways To Tackle Poverty – VP Yemi Osinbajo
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the Federal Government is focusing on more creative ways of getting Nigerians out of poverty and also improve the country’s Human Capital Development…
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Business
Mad Business – A local Nigerian broom sells for N27,000 on eBay
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018The global ‘appreciation’ for and obsession with anything Nigerian continues. These days, it’s almost like every Nigerian phenomenon becomes a hit in the west play …
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Sports
The woman suing Cristiano Ronaldo did not identify him as her rapist and refused to give her full name in 2009
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018It has been revealed that Kathryn Mayorga, the Las Vegas woman who filed a lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo alleging that she was sexually assaulted by the Juventus star did not identify him as her…
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Entertainment
Marvel’s Black Panther is our top choice of what to download
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018Chadwick Boseman stars as African king turned indestructible catsuit-wearing superhero T’Challa in the game-changing new focal point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disguised as a third world nation to protect…
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Arsenal may have been installed as heavy favourites to beat Qarabag in Baku on Thursday, but Unai Emery is sure the hosts will provide a stern test. As they get…
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Entertainment
Nigerian Singer, Juggernaut Signed To Seun Kuti’s Record Label Is Dead
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018Fast rising singer, Egbeoluwa Ademilade popularly known as Juggernaut who was signed to the record label, Blak Haus Entertainment founded by Seun Anikulapo-Kuti has died. Jugger, as he was fondly…
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News
Fani Kayode reacts to alleged murder of 19 Nigerians in Jos by herdsmen
by Reporter October 4, 2018Former Minister of Aviation,Femi Fani Kayode, has reacted to the fresh attack on the Plateau that has resulted in the killing of about 19 persons. The herdsmen were reported…
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President Buhari Assures Leah Sharibu’s Mother of Her Daughter’s Safe Return
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Rebecca Sharibu, mother of Leah, that his administration is doing its best to release the kidnapped girl from Boko Haram custody. Buhari gave the assurance…
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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to dismiss two judges accused of corruption by the anti-graft agency, EFCC. The affected judges are Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the…
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Housewife Ducked For Allegedly Killing 8-Months Old Stepdaughter
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018A Magistrates’ Court in Minna has ordered the remand of a 20-year-old housewife, Zulai Kabiru, standing trial for allegedly killing her eight-months-old stepdaughter. The accused is standing trial on a…
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Neymar Nets Hat-trick As PSG Go On Rampage, Trash Red Star Belgrade 6-1
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Paris St Germain got their Champions League campaign back on track with a 6-1 home rout of Serbian side Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday as Brazil forward Neymar lit up…
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Entertainment
Sound Sultan To Mark 18th Anniversary As A Performer With ‘Jungle Story’
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Legendary Nigerian multi-talented singer, Sound Sultan is set to hold a star-studded musical tagged ‘Jungle Story’ to mark his 18th year as a performer. The stage show is expected to…
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World food prices slipped in September from the month before, with only sugar posting a rise, the UN food agency said on Thursday. The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) food…
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The Nigerian Army has pledged to guarantee the safety of farmers in Borno, to enhance the production of paddy rice and other food crops. Brig. Gen. Texas Chukwu, Director, Army…
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Sports
Messi Hits Brace As Barcelona Outclass Tottenham 4-2 At Wembley
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Lionel Messi produced a Wembley masterpiece to condemn Tottenham to their second successive Champions League defeat as they were beaten by Barcelona at Wembley. Messi was the magnificent orchestrator behind…
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APC Primaries: Ondo State Gov, Rotimi Akeredolu Declares War Against NWC
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018The decision of the national working committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disqualify some aspirants loyal to the governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu, from participating in…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is to provide a scholarship to Elizabeth Elijah who was hit by flying debris from the crashed fighter jet during air training for Nigeria…
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APC Primary Election: Unknown Gunmen Abduct Council Boss In Suleja
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Ahead of the APC primary for the federal house of representatives scheduled to take place on Thursday, there was palpable tension in Suleja after a reported abduction of the council…
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The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the cancellation the Zamfara state governorship primary election as a result of violence which it said marred the…
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, on Wednesday, commended the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode for accepting defeat. Sanwo-Olu, who is the anointed…
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My curiosity as to why we close our eyes when we pray prompted me to look for answers in the scriptures. And to my surprise, I find no biblical precedence…
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Weird News
French gangster caught after dramatic chopper prision break
by Igbokwe John October 3, 2018Three months after his spectacular helicopter escape from a french prison, police caught one of France’s most wanted men in a pre-dawn raid Wednesday, finding the gangster holed up in…
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refuse to feed the media spectacle created by people seeking to promote themselves at my expense. Cristiano Ronaldo has firmly denied the rape accusations level against him by an American…
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Good Deeds- After selling Yoghurt for 30 years, man gets gifted N3m by one of his customers
by Igbokwe John October 3, 2018On October 1, 2018, Nigerian Twitter user, @IkechuQwu documented how a yogurt seller in Kaduna was given N3m by a now grown and rich old customer he gave free yogurt…
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News
Just In: Angry Youths Go On Rampage, Chase Out Staff At APC National Secretariat, Abuja
by Damilare Salami October 3, 2018Some aggrieved youth from the federal capital territory (FCT ) broke into the national secretariat of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Wednesday, chasing away staff and security operatives.…
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Entertainment
Hugh Jackman,Emily Blunt to be honoured at SCAD’s film festival.
by Igbokwe John October 3, 2018Hugh Jackman and Emily Blunt are among the stars being awarded at the 21st annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Jackman will receive the Savannah College of Art and Design festival’s…
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Akinwummi Ambode, incumbent Governor of Lagos State, has accepted defeat in his efforts to become the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 governorship election in the…
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Sports
Manchester United Captain Antonio Valencia Supports Mourinho Sack On Instagram
by Damilare Salami October 3, 2018Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has apologised for liking an Instagram post which called for manager Jose Mourinho to be sacked. The 33-year-old, who reports said had fallen out with…
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The political climate in Lagos state has been tensed in the past few days following the clash of interest between the sitting Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and a large cross-section of…