Here’s are five interesting facts about the Eid-al-fitr festival being celebrated by over 1 billion Muslims. The holy month of Ramadan has come to an end and now, Muslims across…
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International
When the American fox and the Korean tortoise met in Singapore
by Igbokwe John June 15, 2018WHEN United States, US, President Donald Trump arrived the Sentosa Island of Singapore, he appeared psychologically unprepared for his June 12, historic summit with the Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korean,…
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News
World Cup 2018: 5 players that can spoil Super Eagles opening match
by Igbokwe John June 15, 2018Here are five Croatian players the Super Eagles have to be wary off in their opener. After consecutive defeats in their friendly encounters in the build-up to the 2018 FIFA World…
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Super Eagles of Nigeria will get 50,000 USD (N18m) for every unreplied goal scored at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, oil giants Aiteo have revealed. Aiteo who are…
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US prosecutors have launched a probe to determine whether film star Sylvester Stallone should be charged in connection with a sexual assault reported last year, a spokesman said Wednesday. “A…
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Over 3,000 persons from Epe Division of Lagos State have held a special prayer and thanksgiving for Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on his 55th birthday. The event, the third in its…
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Entertainment
The last remaining member of Elvis Presley‘s original group, DJ Fontana has died
by Igbokwe John June 15, 2018Dominic Joseph “D.J.” Fontana, the longtime drummer for Elvis Presley and last remaining member of the group who helped pioneer the backbeat swing of rock and roll is dead. He…
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A magistrate’s court sitting in the Iwo Road area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Thursday sentenced a 47-year-old woman, Funmi Salako, to two years’ imprisonment for defrauding a deaf and…
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The multi award winning music star has now given the real reason why he was absent in Moscow The opening ceremony of the Russia 2018 World Cup has come and…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to practise the virtues of Islam beyond the fasting season. Besides, they should not separate religion and morality because, in the President’s…
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Falmatu Shekau, the mother of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has said she has not seen her son for 15 years. She made this revelation in an interview she…
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Movie Gist
Nollywood Actress Nkechi Blessing And Ghanaian Actress Juliet Ibrahim Come For Each Other Over A Slap
by Igbokwe John June 15, 2018There was drama on set of a new Nollywood movie that left a mark on actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday. In one of the scene of the new movie, she got…
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News
Boko Haram leader’s mother says, he was an almajiri boy before joining terrorist group
by Igbokwe John June 15, 2018Falmata Abubakar, mother of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has revealed that he was an almajiri boy in search of Islamic education when he joined the Islamic sect that later…
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Senate says the illegality of Samsung MD, Mr Young Ho Jo’s residency in Nigeria came to the fore during the scrutiny of his papers. For allegedly coming into the country…
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Former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, has explained why he returned to the Labour Party (LP). He had on Wednesday, written to the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party,…
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Russia comprehensively thrashed Saudi Arabia, 5-0, in the opening game of its home World Cup. Yuri Gazinsky scored on a header 12 minutes in, and afterward Saudi Arabia could offer…
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The FCT Police Command Thursday paraded 25 suspects for their involvement in murder, car snatching, armed robbery and other crimes. The Command also recovered 8 guns, three cars, four…
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The United Kingdom has pledged further support to Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight being spearheaded by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, gave…
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On January 5, 1993, General Ibrahim Babangida replaced the National Council of Ministers with a transition council headed by Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan (84), who was then the chairman…
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News
Obasanjo, IBB crippled civil service in Nigeria – Elders statesman, Inaolaji
by Reporter June 14, 2018An elder statesman, Mr Moses Inaolaji has berated the military administrations of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and self-styled military president, General Ibrahim Babangida for total polarisation and politicisation of the civil…
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Lagos State Governor Akinwumi Ambode on Thursday, June 14, turned 55. In celebration of the governor’s birthday, his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna has listed some of the achievements…
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Entertainment
Woman Accuses Star Actor Jamie Foxx Of Slapping Her With Penis In The Face
by Damilare Salami June 14, 2018Hollywood star Jamie Foxx has been accused of slapping a woman in the face with his penis when she wouldn’t perform oral sex on him. According to TMZ, the alleged…
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An All Progressives Congress (APC) member in Ekiti State, William Ayegoro, was attacked by gunmen on Wednesday. Eyewitnesses said Ayegoro was shot on the head by gunmen riding on a…
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Thursday announced the death of its Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) in charge of Border Management, Raymond Jaja. The service announced Mr Jaja’s demise in a…
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The Ondo state chapter of Labour Party (LP) has presented Olusegun Mimiko, former governor of the state, with a membership card. Mimiko defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on…
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The Dangote Group has been voted as the most admired African brand by consumers ahead of MTN, according to the South African-based Brand Leadership Movement in collaboration with the Johannesburg…
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Croatia’s Midfielder Ivan Rakitić is wary of the Nigeria team ahead of their World Cup opener in Kaliningrad on Saturday evening, insisting that his team must do everything possible to…
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News
National Assembly Can’t Probe Fraud In Dimeji Bankole Era – Court Rules
by Damilare Salami June 14, 2018A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the National Assembly lacks powers to investigate criminal allegations, indict or absolve anybody of crime. Law enforcement agencies need not act…
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Outgoing Osun Governor, Aregbesola has hinted he would be retiring after leaving office. He made this known in a tweet on his official twitter handle. He wrote; “My wife has…
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The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of N2.2billion recovered from former Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Adesola Amosu. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun made the order…
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Germany would allow class-action lawsuits to be brought against big corporations, following a vote in the lower house of parliament on Thursday. This is seen as a win for consumers…
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Camille Cosby is divorcing Bill Cosby now that he’s been convicted of rape. Camille is preparing to file a Blockbuster Divorce against her longtime husband according to multiple media houses.…
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A group of four men, who allegedly defiled a 15- year-old girl leading to her conception were on Thursday in Lagos remanded at Kirikiri Prisons by an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.…
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A man fed his foot to a group of friends at a dinner party after being forced to have it amputated. The bizarre incident came to light this week after…
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Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has urged Russians to support John Obi Mikel who is married to a Russian model. Rohr stated this during his interaction with the media at…
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News
Goodluck Jonathan sends touching message to Abdulsalam Abubakar as he clocks 76 today
by Reporter June 14, 2018Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated ex-military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), on his 76 birthday. Jonathan described Abubakar as a great patriot and a man of…
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Shehu Sani, Senator representing Kaduna Central, has revealed who will determine President Muhammadu Buhari’s fate in 2019. Sani said the electorates will determine Buhari’s fate and not…
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News
Buhari’s Minister, Dan Ali ‘is an illiterate,’ he must resign – Benue elder, Ujege
by Reporter June 14, 2018President General of Mdzough U Tiv, Edward Ujege has rubbished the call by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali that states should suspend the anti-open grazing law, following the continued…
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup gets under way on Thursday, when hosts Russia face Saudi Arabia following an opening ceremony at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Football’s showpiece event features 32 teams,…
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A federal high court sitting in Abuja has ordered Atai Aidoko, senator representing Kogi east senatorial district, to vacate the national assembly. At its sitting on Wednesday, Gabriel Kolawole, the…
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Inspector general of police, Ibrahim Idris, has approved the independent audit of detention cells of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) nationwide. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had requested…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the immediate sack of a senator, Atai Aidoko, as the member representing Kogi East. The court presided over by judge, Gabriel Kolawole,…
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Sports
Breaking: Italian Legend Inzaghi Appointed As Bologna Manager
by Damilare Salami June 13, 2018Former Italy striker Filippo Inzaghi has been appointed as manager of Serie A side Bologna. The World Cup winner, 44, has signed a two-year deal after leaving Venezia, where he…
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A Yola High Court has sentenced four kidnappers to death. The convicts, Gambo Musa, Mana Musa, Abdu Baba and Mohammed Muazu (who died in custody), were found guilty…
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The Federal Government has accused private school owners of frustrating its nationwide personnel audit exercise. The government said some private school owners attacked their enumerators and also refused to present…
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News
Judge Orders DNA Test For Danish National Who Murdered Nigerian Wife, Daughter
by Damilare Salami June 13, 2018A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Wednesday authorised Peter Nielsen, the Danish national accused of killing of his wife, Zainab and their three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Petra, to have his blood…
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News
Nigerian Navy Destroys 1000 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta Creeks
by Damilare Salami June 13, 2018The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA on Wednesday said it had destroyed over 1000 illegal refineries with swamp buggies in the Delta creeks. Speaking with journalists in Warri, the Commander,…
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The Nigerian Union of Teacher (NUT), Jigawa chapter says no fewer than 237 teachers in the state have sat for the 2018 Batch ‘A’ Teacher Professional Qualifying Examination (TPQE). The…
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News
Civil Defence Boss Orders Deployment of 45, 000 Officers For Sallah
by Damilare Salami June 13, 2018The Commandant General, (CG) of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps ,NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu has ordered the deployment of 45, 000 personnel across the nation for the sallah…
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News
Juju Music is not for Lazy People, Queen Ayotunde Balogun opens up
by Ajike's Column June 13, 2018On Tuesday our music columnist Ajike met with one of Nigeria’s legendary female Juju Music Icon Queen Ayotunde Balogun to reminisce with on her life as a female juju musician.…