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Friday, 26 August 2016

Buhari Replies Emir of Kano, 'Advice me in Writing'


A day after blistering public remarks on his economic policies by the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, President Muhammadu Buhari has requested top traditional rulers in the country to henceforth put their advice across to him in private written memos.

Buhari made the request yesterday through the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who visited him at the Presidential Villa as follow up on a private memo he wrote to the president on the state of the nation.

EKiti State Assembly passes bill to ban free grazing


Ekiti State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the bill to ban free grazing in the state.

The bill also prescribed six months imprisonment without an option of fine for any offender of the bill that also ban movement of cattle after 6pm in the state.

The passage of the bill followed the submission of a report of Joint Committees on Agriculture and Environment by its Chairman, Mr Ayodele Fajemilehin, to the House.

Akin Ezuluka | Buhari’s Administration not Only clueless but purposeless, directionless


The consequences of the economic policies of President Moham­madu Buhari’s administra­tion are said to have worsened the welfare of traders from frying pan to real fire.

The Managing Direc­tor of Castle Kitchen, Mr Akin Ezuluka stated this while speaking in his office along Owerri road, Nnewi, Anambra state.

European Union Partners Federal Government in Resolving Niger Delta Crisis


As Federal Government in­creases its efforts aimed at finding lasting solution to the crisis in the Niger Delta that has led to the loss of about 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, the European Union has indicat­ed interest in partnering with the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.

This was revealed at meet­ing between the Minister of Ni­ger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani and a delegation from the European Union and the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) led by Michel Arrion.

Expressing his delight at the proposed collaboration, Usani reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government at curb­ing the crisis as part of efforts to sustain the development of the region.

Eyewitness narrates her Ordeal aftermath of Fulani Attack in Enugu (PHOTOS)


Read below:

Fulani is at it again!What a wicked world.

I saw it with my two eyes this early morning around 4.am at Emergency Unit ESUT Teaching Hospital Parklane Enugu where two of the victims were rushed to and others were taken to Mother Of Christ Hospital Enugu.

Checkout this Epic throwback Photo Of Halima Abubakar


Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar is one of the curvy actresses we have in Nigerian movie industry.

The actress who is a Muslim has proven that her religion doesn’t stop her from been controversial.

Unbelievable! Woman Caged Her 4-year-old Foster Daughter in the Bush for Five Months


A 28-year-old woman identified as Mary Mathew has been arrested by the men of the Ondo State Police Command for child abuse.

The suspect allegedly caged her four-year-old foster daughter inside the bush for over five months at Imafon Village in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Mary said she ‘quarantined’ the young girl identified as Precious Michael when she suspected that the girl was possessed with witchcraft and also suspected that the four-year-old girl must have been inflicted by Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which reportedly killed her deceased mother last year.

Aww! Yvonne Jegede is Engaged!


Beautiful, Busty actress, Yvonne Jegede clocked 33 years of age today, August 25th and Her boyfriend of many years, Actor/Musician – Abounce who is also the Son of Late Veteran Actress, Bukky Ajayi popped the question to her as her birthday gift of course.

Father brutalized his 5 year old daughter and left her in this SHOCKING States (Photo)


45 year old Sukurat Idowu has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for brutalizing his 5-year-old daughter at their home in Ikotun, Lagos State.

The man, who works as a roadside mechanic assaulted the little girl named Monsurat by beating her with a hot iron and causing serious body injury.

SHOCKING! 22 Year Old Student reveals how he Lured his Girlfriend into a Bush and Killed Her


Chukwudi Oweniwe, a 22 year old student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), Ondo State, has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Nifemi Adeyeye, in a bush at Ilu-Abo, Akure, earlier this month.

He and his late girlfriend are both Part-Time students of the department of Science and Laboratory Technology (SLT). He was alleged to have performed some ritual activities on her, he has denied that. Rather, he blamed his satanic action on an unknown spirit.

Senator Joe Ogba says “It’s Wrong For Mikel, Siasia To Accept $390,000 Gift”


The chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Joe Obinna Ogba (PDP, Ebonyi), disclosed this during an interview with journalists in Abuja on Thursday.
“I don’t think it was nice for our country to accept such money given the happenings around world now. Money is good but it’s not every money that comes your way that you collect. So, I associate myself fully with the President of the Nigeria Football Federation,” he noted.

Enugu state | FFK reacts to the Fulani herdsmen attack


Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Thursday morning attacked Atakwu community, in Nkanu West LGA, Enugu state. The heavily armed herdsmen reportedly started killing ‎and butchering everyone they could, including a seminarian of the Catholic Church, a mother and daughter, pregnant woman amongst others.

Thursday, 25 August 2016

Prof Wole Soyinka to deliver UNIBEN’s 2nd Eminent Lecture


The authorities at the University of Benin have concluded arrangements to host the second eminent lecture series.

The lecture scheduled to hold on Thursday, September 1, will be delivered by Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, at the Ugbowo campus of the university.
The event which has the theme “Culture at risk,” is at the instance of the Vice-Chancellor, Faraday Orumwense.

Donald Trump calls Hillary Clinton ‘bigot’ at campaign rally


Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, has accused Democratic rival Hillary Clinton of being a “bigot” in his latest appeal to minority voters.

Speaking at a Mississippi rally, he said his opponent “sees people of colour only as votes not as human beings worthy of a better future.”

Gombe State Governor says Fayose is a symbol of PDP


Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Dankwambo, has described his Ekiti State counterpart, Ayodele Fayose, as the symbol of their party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He said this in Ado-Ekiti while laying the foundation of a new hall in the palace of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe Aladesanmi III.

EFCC Arrests Fraudster Over $ 145,000 Love Scam


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Iwuchukwu Uche over allegations of obtaining money under false pretense to the tune of $140,000.

The Commission, in a statement issued Thursday by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said Uche was arrested on Tuesday.

Official: Manchester City completes Claudio Bravo from Barcelona


The Chile international has moved to the Etihad Stadium on a four-year deal to replace Joe Hart, who is now expected to leave the club before the transfer window closes.

Manchester City has completed the signing of Claudio Bravo for a fee believed to be in the region of £17 million.

Bravo will earn around £100,000 per week after signing a four-year deal at the Etihad Stadium, almost double what he earned during his two-year spell at Camp Nou.

Ali Modu Sheriff submits himself for Probe over alledged Boko Haram Sponsorship


A two-term Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has offered himself for investigation over his alleged sponsorship of the Boko Haram sect.

The former governor and factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has continuously been linked with sponsorship of the deadly terrorist sect, in spite of his oft-repeated cries of innocence.

NEPC Boss says Nigeria Lost $30bn Oil Revenue In One Year


A whopping amount of $30billion in oil revenue was lost by Nigeria between 2014 and 2015, the Executive Director, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Olusegun Awolowo, has disclosed.

Mr. Awolowo stated this in Abuja at the batch 3 graduation ceremony of 38 Zero to Export Capacity Building Programme beneficiaries.

British Council to help revive Nigeria’s dormant festivals, traditional games


The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Chief Executive of the British Council, Sir Ciaran Devane, with a request for partnership to help train festival managers, revive the country’s major festivals and prevent its traditional games from going extinct.

According to a statement issued by the Minister’s media aide, Segun Adeyemi, the agreement was signed in Edinburgh, Scotland, on the sidelines of the ongoing 2016 Edinburgh International Festival Summit.

Man who named dog Buhari released from prison after meeting bail condition


The man, who named his dog after President Muhammadu Buhari, has been released from prison. The 30-year-old trader, Joe Fortemose ‎Chinakwe, on Thursday, fulfilled his bail condition.

My wife beats and disrespects me - Physically challenged man tells court


A 46-year-old man, Ogah Alexander, on Thursday told a Mararaba Upper Area Court that his wife Helen, disrespects and beats him to pulp.

Alexander, of Aso C Mararaba, told the court that “my wife beats and disrespects me because I am deformed in one side of my hands”.

He urged the court to dissolve his 13-year-old marriage to Helen contracted in 2003 and the marriage is blessed with four children for disrespect and beating.

Breaking: Offcial results of the UEFA Champions League Draw #UCLdraw


The official draws for the 2016/2017 UEFA Champions League Features!

Breaking: Cristiano Ronaldo wins #UEFABestPlayer in Europe


Cristiano Ronaldo wins the #UEFABestPlayer in Europe Award for the second time!



MUSIC: Dj Baddo Ft 9ice & Seriki - WonBe


After dropping "Finally" Ft Skales, Young gifted Indigenous #DJ/#VJ, "Dj Baddo" teams up with 9ice & Seriki brings to you this awesome track with it brilliant lyrics titled "WonBe"

Download HERE, and Enjoy!

Nigeria’s Ministers of Sports, Finance have cases to answer – Senator Ogba on #Rio2016 Performance


The Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Obinna Ogba on Thursday, lamented the poor performance of Nigerian athletes in the just concluded Rio Olympics in Brazil.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Ogba attributed the poor performance of the athletes to non-release of funds meant for the exercise, recalling that his committee had invited the Minister of Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalong who repeatedly told the committee that funds were released to that effect.

“I hate being popular" – Frank Edoho


Popular broadcaster and compere, Frank Edoho, has revealed his disgust for popularity and fame.

He said he hates being popular.

Edoho, who became popular for being the host of the ‘Nigerian Edition of Who Wants To be A Millionaire’, told Hip TV he sees himself as a normal person who likes privacy, his wife and kids including his PlayStation.

Actress, Ebube Nwagbo says she is SCARED of marriage


Nollywood Actress, Ebube Nwagbo, has shared her fears concerning marriage following the high cases of divorce in the industry.

The Anambra State-born actress told ‘Star Gist’ in an interview.

She said: “I try to keep to myself, but the industry where I find myself is a complex one.

Man erroneously buys £30k bus online instead of ordering a cab with some little help from Alcohol


Lol, this aInstead of paying a few euros for a taxi ride home, Davie Little, a DJ, shelled out a whopping £30,000 on buying his own bus after he got very drunk while partying in Ibiza. Using his credit card, Davie says he still can’t figure out what he was thinking. 

Posting on Facebook, he wrote:

Delta state's cultural parade (PHOTOS)


Delta state is celebrating its 25 years of existence and as part of activities for the celebration, the state government today organized a cultural parade which took place at the Cenotaph, Asaba.

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