Six pupils from a school in a rural area in Kenya fell into a pit latrine after it collapsed on yesterday morning. Citizen TV attributed the incident in Nakuru county,…
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No fewer than 76 people have died and scores more were injured in fierce dust storms that hit the northern Indian states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The storms…
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Kannywood actress, Hauwa Maina is dead. According to her colleague, Ali Nuhu, Hauwa died last night after a brief illness. She reportedly died at a Kano hospital.May her soul rest…
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Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Abdulsalami Abubakar and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar today converged in Lagos for a programme to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of the death of…
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When I was a general, I gave orders, but now, I receive orders – Buhari
by Reporter May 2, 2018President Mohammadu Buhari , in an interview with Aliyu Mustapha of VOA in Washington, speaks on Barack Obama, state police, corruption and other key issues. Excerpt: Q: Why…
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Sports
Liverpool Assistant Coach Zeljko Buvac Set To Replace Wenger At Arsenal
by Damilare Salami May 2, 2018Liverpool coach Zeljko Buvac will reportedly succeed Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. The Frenchman will leave the Emirates this summer after 22 fine years in north London. Wenger, 68, appears to…
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Prince Bolu Akin-Olugbade, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Owu Kingdom is no doubt obsessed with the Rolls Royce brand as he now buys every model of the exotic car every…
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The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki says the failure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris to attend security briefing on the killings across the country…
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Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi has been rewarded for an outstanding season in England with Leicester City Young Player of the Year award. The midfielder joined the King Power Stadium outfit…
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Nigerian Army on Wednesday paraded one herdsman identified as Idi Gemu who was arrested within Guma axis on Tuesday. Commandant, 72 Special Forces Battalion, Makurdi, Lt. Col. Suleiman Mohammed who paraded…
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Chelsea have slapped an £88million price tag on Paris Saint-Germain target N’Golo Kante after the Ligue 1 giants opened talks with the midfielder’s representatives. The French midfielder joined Chelsea for…
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A Man identified as Columbus Chijoko, after being granted a protection order against his wife whom he accused of taking his underwear to prophets and threatening to poison him. He told Civil…
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Nazira Ahmad, a housewife, on Wednesday asked the Sharia Court I at Magajin Gari, Kaduna to dissolve her marriage with one Sirajo Abdullahi over lack of care and trust.…
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Liverpool have warned their supporters that “under no circumstances” should they attempt to walk to the Stadio Olimpico for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final against Roma. The club have sold 5,000…
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Entertainment
Nollywood: Many Now Go Into Acting For Fame – Ramsey Nouah
by Damilare Salami May 2, 2018Veteran Nollywood star, Ramsey Nouah, says many people are delving into acting for the fame as opposed to the early days when it was for passion. Nouah, who began…
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Akeredolu Donates Million Naira Bakery, Agric Equipment To Corp Members
by Damilare Salami May 2, 2018Ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has donated equipment worth millions of naira for the take-off of a bread bakery, agricultural farm and other projects that will engage the youth corps…
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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has failed to appear before the Senate — the second time in one week. The Senate had summoned him over the…
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has applauded Nigerian youths who have remained focused despite challenges and increased the nation’s national pride and confidence. Speaking on Tuesday at The Platform, a programme…
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The Nigeria Police have perfected plans to move the embattled senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye, to Lokoja to face trial for an alleged illegal firearms possession and…
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BBC honours Nigerian police officer who has ‘never collected bribe’
by Igbokwe John May 2, 2018A 2017 survey by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) identified officers of the Nigeria police force as among the most corrupt public officials in the country, mostly due to…
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7 Celebrities That Reacted To Davido’s Porsche Birthday Gift To Girlfriend, Chioma
by Igbokwe John May 2, 2018Music artiste Davido has just raised the bar for Nigerian men who want to impress their girlfriend because every girl wants to have a guy like Davido who will spend…
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Entertainment Weekly
Chidinma answers critics, drops ‘Yanga’ on birthday
by Igbokwe John May 2, 2018Despite the trolls she gets from people, Chidinma Ekile is making effort to remain a leading artiste in Nigeria. It has been alleged that since she left Capital Hills Records,…
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The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been sealed by the Osun Internal Revenue Service (OIRS) over unremitted tax and development levy. The university is said to be owing the…
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Workers got good news yesterday as they marked May Day. They will get a new minimum wage soon, the Federal Government assured them during the celebration of Workers Day at…
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This Is The Reason Why Davido Says Chioma Is The Only One For Him
by Igbokwe John May 2, 2018Music artiste Davido is still high in love as he says the reason why his girlfriend Chioma is just the perfect one for him. While the two and few friends were…
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Tension has been raised at the complex of the National Assembly as masked security men, bearing guns were deployed there. Journalists report that at the main entrance of the Senate…
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Dokpesi says: His U.S Visa has been Revoked, sues Lai Mohammed, Malami
by Igbokwe John May 2, 2018Chairman of DAAR Communications and People’s Democratic Party (PDP)chieftain Raymond Dokpesi has instituted a legal action against the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Lai Mohammed, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister…
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Spanish giants Real Madrid had the last laugh in a thrilling UEFA Champions League semifinal encounter against Bayern Munich on Tuesday to reach their third successive final. Real Madrid played…
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Entertainment Weekly
“I Was Hurt” – Kanye Speaks About Jay-Z and Beyonce Skipping His Wedding
by Igbokwe John May 2, 2018During a recent tell-all interview with American radio personality; Charlamagne Tha God, Kanye West opened up about his relationship with Jay-Z specifically with regards to Jay and Bey not attending…
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Social media giant Facebook has announced its plan to launch a dating service to help connect users with people who are not their friends to help them meet new people. The company’s…
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Daughter of a former governor of Oyo State, and a US-trained controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, on Tuesday shed light on the circumstances leading to the N40 million fraud charge the…
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Reno Omokri slams Garba Shehu for saying Jonathan planned to sack workers
by Reporter May 2, 2018Former presidential aide on Wednesday lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, for claiming that ex President Goodluck Jonathan planned to sack federal civil servants. “That his name is…
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Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement on herdsmen killings during his visit to the White house. Buhari had told Trump that herdsmen do not carry…
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Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sadness over the bomb blast in a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State, North-east Nigeria. The blast occurred Tuesday afternoon while worshippers were…
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Shehu Sani, the Senator representing Kaduna Central has condemned the attack on Mubi town which left 27 people dead. The state Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Ahmad Sajoh, had…
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The couple tied the knot on a day like this in 1993. ”25 years ago today, May 1st 1993, I said Yes, to my Sweetheart, grateful to be on this…
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An aide to Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has been killed by suspected assassins. Ebikimi Okoringa, who was recently appointed a Special Adviser to Dickson, was shot dead at his…
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The Federal Ministry of Health has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to ban with immediate effect further issuance of permits for the importation of…
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Meet KUYEBI “The Wizkid” Who Is Set To Take Over Ogun From Ibikunle Amosun
by Reporter May 1, 2018One of Nigeria’s most articulate and versatile youths, a Gubernatorial aspirant and a member of board of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), Engineer Temitope Stephen Kuyebi has…
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BBNaija finalist Nina in an interview with The Delphinator says Miracle was there for her in the house and also was a form of protection to her. The former housemate…
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Workers’ Day: Ambode Urges Labour Unions To Be Realistic In Agitation
by Damilare Salami May 1, 2018Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday charged the Organised Labour to be realistic and reasonable in their agitations and struggle for better wages. The governor spoke at this year’s…
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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino praised his side’s “massive” win as they beat Watford to move closer to securing qualification for next season’s Champions League. Goals from Dele Alli and Harry…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recruitment of 6,000 additional policemen as part of fresh measures to address the nation’s security challenges including the farmers/herdsmen clashes across the country. The…
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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has criticised US President Donald Trump’s comments on the killing of Christians in Nigeria. During a joint press conference with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday,…
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President Muhammadu Buhari said his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump yielded positive results in areas of the economy, security and anti-corruption. Mr Buhari announced this during a joint press…
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Nigerian-born Anthony Joshua is set to decide his next opponent within 10 days, with Deontay Wilder “one of his three main choices”, says Barry Hearn. WBC heavyweight title holder Wilder,…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its good wishes and greetings to all Nigerian workers on this year’s May Day celebration. The APC, in a statement by its spokesperson,…
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America Will Not Accept The Killings of Christians In Nigeria – Trump Tells Buhari
by Damilare Salami May 1, 2018United States President, Donald Trump has told his Nigerian counterpart, President Muhammadu Buhari that his country will not accept the killing of Christians. The American leader said this while playing…
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Sports
Mo Salah Wins Football Writers’ Association Player of The Year Award
by Damilare Salami May 1, 2018Liverpool in-form goal poacher, Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year for 2017/18. The Egyptian becomes the first African to be given the…
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Liverpool assistant manager Zeljko Buvac Takes Break From Anfield Role
by Damilare Salami May 1, 2018Liverpool assistant manager Zeljko Buvac is to take a break from his role at Anfield – dealing the Reds a significant blow ahead of their Champions League clash with Roma.…