Following the resignation of Kemi Adeosun as Minister of Finance, a pro-democracy and non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, on Friday called for her prosecution for…
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Sports
FIFA Says Summer Transfer Hits Highest Record of £4.16bn
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018World spending on players during the summer transfer window hit a record $5.44bn (£4.16bn), football governing body, Fifa reveals. Some 182 of the 211 Fifa member associations had their registration…
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Unknown gunmen have kidnapped four people along Birnin Gwari road in Kaduna while on their way to a function in the area. The incident took place on Thursday when the…
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Air Force Recruits 7,644 Nigerians In Three Years – CAS, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018A total of 7,644 Nigerians have been recruited into the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) since assumption of office of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, the Chief of Air Staff, Air…
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Court Unveils More Shocking Details About Kidnap Kingpin, Evans
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos heard on Friday that kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known popularly as Evans, was the driver of the vehicle used by the suspected to abduct…
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Entertainment
Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant Appoints 2013 Winner, Ezinne Akudo New Creative Director
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018The winner of the 2013 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant, Ezinne Akudo, has been appointed as the pageant’s new creative director. According to the Miss Nigeria Organisation, Akudo’s appointment is targeted…
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Kemi Adesoun’s resignation can’t save you in 2019 – Junaid Mohammed tells Buhari
by Reporter September 14, 2018A Second Republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed on Friday reacted to the resignation of the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun. Adeosun had on Friday reportedly resigned her appointment as Minister of…
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Adeosun’s Registration: Don’t sweep forgery case under the carpet, Reno Omokri charges PMB
by Reporter September 14, 2018Former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has reacted to the report that Kemi Adeosun has resigned her position as Minister of Finance. Writing on his verified…
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A 26-year-old man, Solomon Ojo, was on Friday brought before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly kidnapping three men. Ojo appeared on a two-count charge of conspiracy…
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APC Aspirants, Supporters Invade Ondo State Party Secretariat To Protest Alleged Imposition
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018More than 30 aggrieved supporters and local council chairmanship aspirants of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC ) from Akoko Northwest/East and Akoko Southwest on Friday invaded the state party’s…
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Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has the qualities to play more regularly for Chelsea in the Premier League and must continue improving to secure a starting spot, teammate N’Golo Kante has said.…
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Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has reportedly resigned from the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to sources, Adeosun resigned over allegations that she forged her National Youth Service…
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Entertainment
Popular Singer, Rapper, Actor Falz Becomes President of Sweet Boys Association, SBA
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018You may know him as a rapper, actor, and comedian, but Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz has added a new feather to his cap as president of the Sweet…
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Sports
Jose Mourinho Is ‘Real’ Man United Forward, Lukaku Blasts Critics
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018Jose Mourinho is “real” and does not fake his emotions like other managers in the Premier League, says Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku. United boss Mourinho demanded respect from the…
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The speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has stated that he knows his constituents would vote for him even if he contested on the platform of a zero…
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The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed no fewer than 89 pharmacies and 409 Patent and Proprietor Medicines Vendors (PPMVs) for various offences in Plateau state. PCN is the…
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2019 Polls: NIS Seizes 436 PVCs, 192 National IDs From Foreigners
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), on Thursday, said it seized 436 voter cards and 192 national identity slips from foreigners in the second and third…
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Nigerians React To Buhari’s Appointment of Yusuf Bichi as New DG-SSS
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018A few Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react to the appointment of Yusuf Bichi as the new Director-General of the State Security Service, SSS). Mr. Bichi was appointed by…
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Entertainment
NYSC: Davido Says He Canceled US Tour For Service To Fatherland
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018Nigerian Afropop singer, Davido, has canceled his US tour to conclude his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation programme. The singer’s Batch B set is scheduled to end its three-week…
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My Life Is Under Threat – Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar Writes President Buhari For Protection
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018A former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says he and his family have received death threats via text messages because of his decision to contest the 2019 presidential election. In…
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Suspected Herdsmen Hold Women Hostage In Numan LG, Adamawa
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018Several dozens of women are currently being held by suspected herdsmen after a raid on Gwon, Bolki and Nzumosu communities in Numan local government area of Adamawa State. Numan communities…
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Humiliating Defeat Awaits You At The Polls – APC Tells Dogara
by Damilare Salami September 14, 2018Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised the honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara not recontest his seat; saying “a humiliating defeat” awaits…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved with effect from the 14th of September, the appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi (fwc), as new Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS). …
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Mobile World Congress Americas 2018 Kicks Off in Los Angeles.
by Kelechi Okorie September 13, 2018The much-awaited Mobile World Congress Americas 2018 has kicked off in Los Angeles California and has already captivated the technology world. Holding at the prestigious Los Angeles Convention Center along…
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Drake and Cardi B lead the nominations for the 2018 BET Hip-Hop Awards. While Drake leads with a whopping 11 honors, new mom Cardi follows with 10…
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A 34-year-old man, Mayowa Olabiyi, was on Wednesday brought before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly hacking a man to death over N200. Mr. Olabiyi had…
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Ekiti Assembly Approves N10billion Supplementary Budget For Fayose Within One Hour
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018The Ekiti state house of Assembly has approved the 10 billion naira supplementary budget requested by Governor Ayodele Fayose. At the sitting which commenced at 12 pm, attended by 14…
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Brands
Naomad Talent Management Agency Signs BBNaija Ex-Housemate, Alex As Brand Ambassador
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018A former BBNaija housemate, Alex has gotten a new deal with Naomad Talent Management Agency as their brand ambassador. The excited former housemate revealed this on her page: Alex wrote:…
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Nigeria Loses Trillions of Naira To Illegal Lottery – NLTF
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018The Acting Executive Secretary, National Lottery Trust Fund NLTF, Mr. Bello Maigari, has said that the Federal Government loses more than one trillion Naira annually due to activities of illegal…
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Jaywon & Twitter User Drag Each Other Over Beverly Osu’s Nun Photo
by Reporter September 13, 2018Jaywon and a twitter user have dragged each other on Twitter after the singer declared support for Beverly Osu’s controversial nun photo. Jaywon said he sees nothing…
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Ex-Ondo governor, Olusegun Mimiko, declares intention to run for president in 2019
by Reporter September 13, 2018Former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has declared his intention to run for president in the 2019 election. Mimiko will be contesting on the platform of the Labour party.…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it has no plan to postpone the 2019 general elections. INEC in a statement by its Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi…
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Bashir is one of the sons of Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai. See what he said when asked the difference between Bukola Saraki and President Buhari. Gov. El-Rufai’s Son, Bashir…
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Fayose Planning To Run Away After Handover – APC Tells EFCC
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti has cried out to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFFC, saying the outgoing governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose, is plotting to…
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Entertainment
Bobrisky Joins Tunde Ednut In Trolling Nina On Instagram
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018Bobrisky has jumped on the table, Instagram troll Tunde Ednut is shaking with Nina on it. Tunde Ednut attacked Nina for posing for photos with her car key. Bobrisky and…
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Sports
Golden Eaglets To Battle Black Starlets For Place In AFCON Under-17
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria were 2-1 winners over hosts Niger Republic on Wednesday in Niamey to book a date with Ghana and rekindle a 67-year-old Nigeria-Ghana rivalry. The victory…
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Breaking: Court Orders FG To Pay Journalist Jones Abiri N10Million As Damages For “Unlawful Detention”
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has described the two years detention of journalist Jones Abiri as outright conviction and ordered the government to pay N10 million in…
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2019 Presidency: PACT Presents Manifesto To Fela Durotoye
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018The Convener of YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement and erstwhile Presidential aspirant of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN), Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese has formally presented his manifesto to Mr. Fela Durotoye in…
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Boko Haram Insurgents Cause Panic In Borno After Gun Battle With Soldiers In Damask
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018Soldiers and members of the Boko Haram sect were on Wednesday engaged in a gun battle at a military location in Damasak, as Indigenes panic in Borno state. The insurgents reportedly…
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Sports
US Open: “She said was proud of me” – Naomi Osaka Revealed Serena’s Comment To Her After Triumph
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018New US Open champion Naomi Osaka says she does not feel sad about the way her win was overshadowed by Serena Williams’ outbursts at the umpire. Osaka, 20, beat Williams…
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Ignore Past Questions On Social Media – WAEC Warns Candidates
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018The West African Examination Council, WAEC has warned candidates to ignore past questions posted on the social media, saying it is fake and capable of jeopardizing the performance of candidates.…
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Nigerian superstar rapper, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz says he will put out more controversial and conscious songs in the wake of his much-talked-about ‘This is Nigeria’ single. The…
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Breaking: Ex-Gov of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko Declares To Run For Presidency
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018A former governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko is set to announce his decision to contest the 2019 presidency on the platform of the Labour Party (LP). A report reaching…
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN ), has announced the reopening of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following an incident involving a Gulfstream four aircraft being operated by…
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100 Billion Supplementary Budget Is Fraudulent – Fayemi Tells Fayose
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018The Ekiti State Governor-elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday called on outgoing Gov. Ayodele Fayose to refrain from actions capable of plunging the state into further financial crisis through irregular…
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Reps Speaker, Dogara Finally Dumps APC, Picks PDP Nomination Form
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018The Speaker of the house of representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has reportedly picked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination form to return to the lower legislative chamber. The development is an…
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A private jet belonging to Skybird Aviation last night overshot the runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja. The aircraft, a Gulfstream, overshot the runway landing through runway…
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Sports
National Youth Games: Osun Wins Three Gold In Weightlifting
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018Team Osun has continued with its brilliant run at the ongoing National Youth Games in Ilorin, picking laurels in weightlifting and Ayo Olopon. Edin Emmanuel swept home three gold medals…
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UN Pays Final Tribute To Late African Diplomat Kofi Annan
by Damilare Salami September 13, 2018The UN on Thursday paid final respects to former Secretary-General Kofi Annan as the late Ghanaian diplomat is laid to rest on Thursday in Ghana. The current UN Secretary-General, Antonio…
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Sports
US Open: Umpires Threaten To Boycott Serena Williams’ Future Games
by Damilare Salami September 12, 2018The last certainly has not been heard over US Open ladies final outburst as Umpires are considering boycotting Serena Williams’ future games. Williams was docked a game during the defeat…