Dangote says He has no plans to establish private university

Chairman of Dangote Group Alhaji Aliyu Dangote has said he has no plans to establish a private university.

He maintained that he would always work toward enhancing the standard of education in the country.

Dangote spoke through Executive Director, Stakeholders Management and Corporate Communications Mansur Ahmed yesterday at the Royal Tropicana in Kano State.

OPINIONS: The world shocked and stun by Donald Trump's victory in US Election

The world was left in deep shock yesterday after the unexpected election of Republican Donald Trump as United States’ 45th President.

Bolaji Akinyemi, a professor of political science, described Mr. Trump’s victory as a worrisome development and “a victory of the ugly side of the U.S.”

Prof. Akinyemi, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, said global predictions of the Democratic candidate, Hilary Clinton’s victory was cut short by Trump’s win.

Elderly Woman Donates Goat To President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari during his two-day visit to Edo State met an elderly lady, Lady Egbon Grace, in Benin city, who gave him something unique, a goat.

The Lady, according to a source who does not want his name in prints, is a supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) registered in Ward 7, Oredo Local Government Area of Edo.

The source said that the Lady had longed to meet the President to show her admiration for “his selfless lifestyle and passion to liberate the masses”.

Hamza Al-Mustapha: I did not kill Kudirat Abiola

Former Chief Security Officer, CSO, to late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd) yesterday said he was not the killer of late Kudirat Abiola. 

He made the denial at the sixth edition of Dr. Fredrick Fasehun annual public lecture in Akure. The lecture had the theme: “The Nigerian quest for social justice and credible leadership: the travail of a nation on trial.” Al-Mustapha declared that the insinuation that he killed Kudirat was a ploy by some people in government to soil his image in other to cover up for their atrocities after Abacha died. He pointedly denied that he assassinated the wife of the 1993 Presidential election winner, Chief MKO Abiola. 

FRSC arrests 2,600 motorists over non-installation of speed limiting device

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, yesterday said it had arrested over 2,600 motorists for not installing the speed limiting device in their vehicles. Commander of Rivers State Sector Command, Andrew Kumakpayi, spoke in Port Harcourt during a health programme organized for tanker drivers in conjunction with Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, and Medical Women’s Association of Nigerian, MWAN.

Official: Nigeria’s population now 182 million

The Director-General of National Population Commission, NPC, Ghaji Bello, has said Nigeria’s population was currently 182 million, with more than half its people under 30 years of age. According to him, this puts a severe strain on a nation, with its slowing economy and declining revenue to provide enough schools and health facilities.

Bello, who disclosed this in Abuja, said the latest estimate was based on the population of 140 million recorded in the last census a decade ago, using an annual growth rate of 3.5 percent weighed against other variables such as rising life expectancy and a declining infant mortality rate.

EFCC Says recovered loots are in FG’s consolidated account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says all looted funds recovered by it are paid into the consolidated revenue account of the Federal Government.

The commission made this known on its Twitter handle, @officialefcc in response to a question from one of its followers.

In a tweet to the commission through the handle @asantoo11a, the follower had asked; “When are we sharing our recovered looted money’’.

Buhari has devastated Nigeria's Economy – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has said Nigerians are suffering under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led led Federal Government.

The Vice-Chairman of the party in the North-East, Emmanuel Njiwah, stated this in Yola, on Wednesday, stressing that Nigeria had become a nation of sorrow under the All Progressives Congress.

Njiwah belongs to the Senator Modu Sheriff faction of the party, which is locked in a bitter leadership struggle with the Senator Ahmed Makarfi faction.

More Protest over Trump’s win in US cities (Photos)

Thousands of people marched, rallied and chanted in around cities in the United States, against the billionaire president-elect, Donald Trump, a day after his stunning win.

Republican Donald Trump’s surprise U.S. presidential election win, sparked spontaneous protests across many cities on Wednesday, with marchers  blasting his stance on immigrants, Muslims and other groups.

In New York, thousands of protesters filled streets in midtown Manhattan as they made their way to Trump Tower, Trump’s gilded home on Fifth Avenue. Hundreds of others gathered at a Manhattan park and shouted “Not my president.”

FG says US-based Nigerians can return if Trump makes life difficult

Audu Ogbeh, minister of agriculture, says Nigeria will welcome its citizens in the US home if Donald Trump, president-elect, makes life uncomfortable for them over there.

Speaking with state house correspondents after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Ogbeh expressed shock at Trump’s victory.

Ogbeh said Nigeria might re-tool its foreign policy if Trump turned out to be a sectional president.

So, touching! Watch Miley Cyrus cries profusely over Trump's victory (VIDEO)

In a Facebook Live post shared Wednesday morning, Miley Cyrus couldn't hold back her tears  as she made her post-election state of mind, and what comes next.

Miley Cyrus also made a tearful response to Donald Trump‘s emergence as president-elect.

Cyrus shared a video on her Facebook Page on Wednesday.

#TrumpWins: ISIS thanks Americans for electing a 'Fool'

ISIS and other Jihadi groups are celebrating the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America.

EXPRESS UK reports that Jihadis branded the newly-elected President a “fool” and a “donkey”, warning that they plan to seize power when he destroys the country and prayed for carnage in the country.

Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe happy with Trump's victory

Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe is said to be happy to see ‘his friend’ Donald Trump attained victory at the just concluded US Presidential election.

With ‘pro-Zanu PF conservatives’ now in charge of UK, Trump’s victory is another plus for Zimbabwe’s ruling party.

After being rejected by Obama’s government, Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe is relieved following the election of ‘his man’, Donald Trump, as United States’ 55th President.

Choi, See Body! Serena Williams puts her hot body on display. Photos

Serena Williams who is currently on vacation in the Bahamas with her mom and sister Venus Williams put her hot body on display.

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FC Ifeanyi Ubah hands team N150m war chest after reshuffling Management

The Management of FC Ifeanyi Ubah, in a bid position itself for a successful outing in next season's Confederation Cup, has reshuffled the Management of the team with the appointment of Japanese-American and former Accra Hearts of Oak Coach, Kenich Yatsuhashi as Head coach.

In a statement released by the club on Wednesday, the management of FC Ifeanyi Ubah said that it had also approved and released N15million as cash reward to the players, Management and the supporters club in appreciation for their commitment and dedication throughout the season.

The statement read:

Chrissy Teigen looking hot as she steps out with baby Luna in Los Angeles. Photos

Chrissy Teigen was seen shopping in Los Angeles on Wednesday with her daughter, Luna. She looked stylish and beautiful. 

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Brad Pitt acquitted in child abuse investigation

Hollywood Actor, Brad Pitt was cleared of abuse allegations by the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services, (DCFS) on Wednesday, which now gives him a big advantage in his custody battle with his soon to be ex-wife, Angelina Jolie.

Jimoh Ibrahim comes under fire for his congratulatory message to Donald Trump

Ondo state PDP governorship aspirant Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim took to his alleged twitter account to congratulate Donald Trump for winning the US presidential election then added that he was looking forward to working hand-in-hand with the US govt. to make Ondo state better. Well, twitter users had some comments for him after his Tweet. 

Some of the comments after the cut...

Who Hillary Clinton Epp? - Reno Omokri

On Election Day 2016, I urged all my friends to go out and vote for Donald Trump with the following message:

“Get out and vote for the unborn fetus, get out and vote for God ordained marriage between a man and a woman, get out and vote against transgender bathrooms, get out and vote against Roe V Wade, get out and vote for Donald J. Trump! He might not be perfect, but he will promote those conservative values that have kept a check on the moral fabric of society and nominate conservative Supreme Court Justices,”

Abike Dabiri Arewa says She has no Facebook account

Read the press statement below...

It has come to the attention of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa that some fake `Facebook’ accounts have been opened in her name. In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun warned members of the public to be wary of such accounts as Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has no ``Facebook’’ accounts.

It was also brought to our notice that these hackers opened 11 different accounts of Facebook in Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s name and was using the various accounts to dupe their unsuspecting and innocent Nigerians.

Actor Robert De Niro to make $850K per episode of new Amazon series

According to inside sources, Hollywood veteran, Robert De Niro is set to earn big bucks for his part in a new series. 

The prolific actor is reportedly set to pocket $850K per episode of a new Television show which Amazon purchased for $160million according to Variety. 

Mohammed Babangida's ex-wife Rahma cries out over thugs harassing her

According to reports from Linda Ikeji, on Sept 7th, 2016, Mohammed Babangida was battling his ex-wife Rahama for custody of their two eldest kids. From court documents exclusively obtained, Mohammad initiated the custody battle by taking his ex-wife to a Sharia Court in Minna, Niger.

Accusations have however been going back and forth between both parties, with people close to Rahma alleging that Mohammed has been harassing and threatening her, trying to seize custody of their kids. She has now re-confirmed this in a post shared via Instagram. 

She wrote:

Touching! Funmi Iyanda and Singer, Asa cried after Hilary Clinton's defeat yesterday

More and more celebrity has shown their shock at Donald Trump victory over Hillary Clinton yesterday at the US Polls. Funmi Iyanda and Singer Asa has joined the list to express their shock.

Coco Austin shows off massive cleavage in new Snapchat photo

American Actress, Nicole Natalie Marrow, commonly known as Coco Austin took to her social media page to share the photo above. She is married to Rapper, Ice T.

Pregnant woman robbed on her way to given birth to her baby girl

A pregnant Florida woman, Julienne Antoine, was reportedly robbed on her due date, just hours before giving birth to a baby girl last month. According to Fox 35 Orlando, Antoine was taking a walk to help relieve her contractions on the morning of Oct. 24, when an unidentified man walked up to her, attacked her and stole her gold necklace from her neck.

Antoine said the necklace, which was worth $1500, was a birthday gift and had sentimental value. She said:

Unbelievable! Doctor Develop New Ear On Man's Arm To Restore His Hearing. Photos

A plastic surgeon in China has successfully grown an artificial ear on a man's arm in a pioneering medical procedure. The patient, surnamed Ji, lost his right ear in an accident and yearned to have it back, reports Huanqiu.com, an affiliation to People's Daily. 

Doctor Guo Shuzhong from a hospital in Xi'an, China's Shaanxi Province, used Mr Ji's cartilage from his ribs to build the new ear; and he expects to transplanted the organ to the man's head in about four months.

Guys, what will you do when your girlfriend you cheated on do this ...

Lol! This guy doesn't want to take any chance, he has already release his Facebook password should in case anything happens.

Two Nigerians Arrested For Credit Card Theft In US. Photos

Two Nigerian-Americans were arrested early Saturday morning in New York for possessing forged credit cards and a credit card encoder, police have reported.

Olisa Uzoegwu, 20, and Chidubem Adi, 19, were pulled over after driving through a red light at 3 a.m. on Saturday morning on Long Island in New York. The police officers noticed a bag of marijuana in the vehicle's backseat, causing the officers to search the car.

Forty Miners Killed By Unknown Gunmen In Zamfara State

No fewer than 40 miners have been killed, while several others sustained serious injuries when they were attacked in Bindi town, in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State by suspected herdsmen.

Eyewitness told Metro that the hoodlums had invaded a mining site Monday afternoon and began to shoot sporadically at the miners.

Photos: Seven Dead, Many Others Injured As Commuter Tram Overturns In South London

A commuter tram which crashed and overturned in South London this morning, killing seven people and injuring more than 50, was travelling at a 'significantly higher speed than is permitted', it was announced this afternoon.

Witnesses said they heard a loud crash shortly after 6am when the two-carriage vehicle came off the rails near Croydon in torrential rain. According to one witness, the driver said he 'blacked out' and fell onto the controls.