Alice Johnson, a 62-year-old grandmother and former FedEx worker, is 21 years into a life sentence for her first-time non-violent drug charge. President Trump reportedly granted clemency to Alice Johnson…
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Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr has lamented that soccer fans were withdrawing their support for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2018 World Cup. Nigerians have been grumbling since the squad…
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International
Meghan Markle “Regrets” Marrying Prince Harry, Misses Old Life?
by Igbokwe John June 8, 2018Meghan Markle “regrets” marrying Prince Harry? That’s the premise of a suspicious story from the same website that peddled a lot of misinformation about the royal wedding. Now Gossip Cop can bust this latest…
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Entertainment
Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo Declares Interest For House of Reps
by Igbokwe John June 8, 2018Veteran Actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has declared his interest to run for a seat in the House of Representatives in his constituency in 2019. The idea of going from Nollywood…
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A five-star female Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie, says she has “trouble” with men getting the door for women in the name of chivalry. Adichie said she appreciates the gesture if…
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The Nigerian police has on Wednesday claimed that more suspects in the April 5 bloody robbery in Offa, Kwara State, have been linked with Senate President Bukola Saraki. Two of…
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The bridge at the Children’s Amusement Park located at the Ikemba Ojukwu Centre in Owerri, Imo, built by Gov. Rochas Okorocha’s administration has collapsed. Witnesses at the scene told the…
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Hosts Russia will enter their own World Cup as the lowest-ranked side of all 32 teams competing in the tournament. Russia had been ahead of Saudi Arabia when Fifa’s previous…
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Weird News
Husband, Wife, 3 Children Die Mysteriously After Moving Into Own House
by Damilare Salami June 7, 2018A family of five died under mysterious circumstances on Wednesday night at Old Aiyepe road in Sagamu area of Ogun State. The family includes father, mother, three children and a…
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News
Nigerian Woman Ahunna Eziakonwa Gets Appointment As Director for UNDP’s Bureau
by Damilare Salami June 7, 2018The United Nations has confirmed the appointment of Ahunna Eziakonwa as Assistant Administrator, Director, United Nations Development Programme’s Regional Bureau for Africa was disclosed in a statement made available to…
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Nigeria is ready to boost economic ties with Tanzania for the benefit of citizens of both countries, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. Buhari made the pledge when he received the…
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The senate has withdrawn its decision to confirm Monday Udo Tom as the resident electoral commissioner (REC) from Akwa Ibom state. Tom was confirmed on Wednesday alongside three other REC…
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom State. It was learnt that the abduction occurred on Tuesday near…
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Entertainment
M-Net Africa Appoints Debbie Odutayo As AMCVA Head of Jury
by Damilare Salami June 7, 2018Veteran filmmaker Deborah ‘Debbie’ Odutayo has been appointed as head of jury of the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). Organisers of the award M-Net Africa made the announcement…
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A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Wuse, Abuja has granted Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye leave to travel to the United States, US, for medical treatment. The embattled lawmaker was…
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The president of Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative, Mr. Zion Abba Ameh disclosed this in his opening speech at the mental health conference held in Abuja. While quoting from World Health…
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Kate Spade’s husband has finally spoken on the fashion designer’s suicide — confirming the two were living apart — and saying her death came as a total shock to their…
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News
Uganda Begins Arrest Of Citizens With Pornographic Photos Online, Lists 6 Known Names
by Reporter June 7, 2018Nine months into office, the pornography control committee (PCC) says it has finalized arrangement to begin arresting suspected offenders this week. Speaking to The Observer on June 3, PCC chairperson,…
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All 10 passengers of a small plane, whose wreckage was discovered in central Kenya two days after it went missing, died in the accident, the airline and government said Thursday.…
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News
25th Anniversary of June 12 Presidential Election (4), By Eric Teniola
by Eric Teniola June 7, 2018When I arrived in Lagos in January 1992 after serving three military governments in Akure, Ondo State, politics was in the air. A friend of mine, Senator Mahmud Waziri had…
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Following the declaration by President Muhammadu Buhari to honour late Moshood Abiola, the late politician’s daughter, Hafsat Abiola-Costello has expressed her feelings over the development in a write-up. …
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News
Happening Now: Reps in rowdy session over Buhari’s declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day
by Reporter June 7, 2018The House of Representatives is currently in rowdy session over President Muhammadu Buhari’s declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day. Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara, is, however, trying…
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News
Anglican Church Crisis: Why I collected ₦260 million – Bishop Adebamowo
by Reporter June 7, 2018The Bishop of the Lagos Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Adebola Ademowo, pushed back vehemently on claims that he misappropriated ₦260 million belonging to the church, according…
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Rashidat Adesokan, a mother of six, on Wednesday asked a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve her 28- year-old marriage to her husband, Mustafa, for allegedly “lacing her with…
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More reactions have continued to trail the Wednesday’s declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day by President Muhammadu Buhari. Reacting to the development, Balarabe Musa, National Chairman of the…
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A former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has reacted to the change of the Democracy Day date from May 29 to June 12. President Muhammadu Buhari had…
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News
June 12 Democracy Day: Buhari has ended OBJ’s May 29 hypocrisy – Falana
by Reporter June 7, 2018Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says President Muhammadu Buhari has by declaring June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day put an end to the “hypocrisy” of ex-President Olusegun…
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On Saturday, 26th May, 2018, popular Lawyer and Real Estate guru, Barr. Kayode Filani and his siblings buried their beloved mother, Madam Afolake Ige Juliana Filani (nee Ajayi) in Ikole…
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News
ESIF AND OGUDU YOUTH FRIENDLY CENTRE EMPOWER 144 ADOLESCENTS ON WORLD MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY
by Reporter June 6, 2018For every organization focused on adolescent reproductive health, May 28th is a day to plan for. The World Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual awareness day to highlight the importance…
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There was a mild drama at the plenary on Wednesday when President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, read President Muhammadu Buhari’s cover letter on an executive bill. Reading out the…
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Popular Nigerian artist David Adeleke, popularly known as (Davido), has been listed among the performers for the 2018 “Made in America ‘’ Music Festival. Made in America Festival is an…
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News
Withdraw Statement On Anti-Grazing Laws – Senate Tell Defence Minister
by Damilare Salami June 6, 2018The Senate on Wednesday called on the Minister of Defence, Masur Ali, to withdraw his statement calling for the suspension of the anti-grazing law in some states. The lawmakers said…
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News
Nigerian Government scraps HND certificate, makes new rules for polytechnics
by Igbokwe John June 6, 2018Nigerian Government has scrapped Award of HND Certificates by Polytechnics. The decision was reached at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday where the approval of a comprehensive reform of…
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International
World less peaceful than a decade ago, global index shows
by Igbokwe John June 6, 2018The world is less peaceful than a decade ago, mostly due to conflict in the Middle East and Africa that is costing the global economy trillions of dollars, an international…
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In March, the Lagos state government announced that students in private and public schools must sing the national anthem in Yoruba language daily. “The state government is passionate about this…
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News
Oyegun was overrated, wants to destroy APC before leaving-Okorocha
by Igbokwe John June 6, 2018Ongoing bickering in the All Progressives Congress, APC, appears to be worsening as the Imo State Governor,RochasOkorocha, has taken a swipe at the National Chairman of the party, Chief John…
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Former Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday formally bowed out of office with a special valedictory session held in his honour. President Muhammadu Buhari led other…
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International
UN Security Council: South Africa Pleads With Nigeria For Support
by Damilare Salami June 6, 2018South Africa has appealed to Nigeria and other countries within and outside Africa to support its bid for the non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council for the term…
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Sports
World Cup: Jose Mourinho Predicts Team To Qualify From Super Eagles Group D
by Igbokwe John June 6, 2018Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has predicted that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will qualify in Group D at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The Portugese gaffer, however, stated…
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CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors have cleared former World Wrestling Entertainment champ CM Punk of defamation and invasion of privacy in a lawsuit brought by a wrestling doctor. Punk, whose real…
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The defence minister, Mansur Dan Ali, has recommended the suspension of the anti-grazing law. The law is operational in Benue, Taraba and Ekiti states where clashes between herdsmen and farmers…
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Super Eagles of Nigeria vs Czech Republic starting XI and game updates for the game on Wednesday, June 6, Kick off: 2PM Nigerian time. Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has…
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IT & Telecoms
INSTAGRAM! Considering a Huge change that would change viewed content.
by Igbokwe John June 6, 2018It’s one of the most popular apps in the world, and now Instagram is considering a huge change to the ways users can upload content. According to a report in…
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Austrian referee Julian Weinberger has been appointed to officiate the pre-World Cup friendly between Czech Republic and Nigeria at the Rudolf-Tonn-Stadion (Schwechat) on Wednesday afternoon, starting from 1400 hours. …
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News
FFK Gives National Assembly Reasons To Impeach President Buhari
by Damilare Salami June 6, 2018Former Minister of Aviation and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Femi Fani-Kayode has called on the National Assembly to forget the ultimatum given to President Muhammadu Buhari…
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The federal government has increased maternity leave from three to four months. Chris Ngige, minister for labour and employment, disclosed this at the ongoing international labour congress (ILC) in Geneva,…
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Ed Sheeran was the most played artist on UK radio, TV and in public in 2017 – and also had the most played track with Shape of You, it has…
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Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Brazil midfielder Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk for a reported £47m. The 25-year-old, who has been selected for this summer’s World Cup, is…
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The Secret Service said a White House contractor was arrested on Tuesday after his name was found to be in a criminal database. The 29-year-old man by the name of…
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Entertainment Weekly
Yvonne Nelson And ‘Baby Daddy’ Jamie Roberts Broke Up?
by Igbokwe John June 6, 2018So sad as it appears another celebrity couple have bite the dust. Report reaching us now indicate that Yvonne Nelson and her baby daddy, Jamie Robert are no longer items.…