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Re-Arrest Of Nnamdi Kanu Would ‘Set Nigeria In Flames,’ IYC Warns Buhari

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari against his plans to re-arrest the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, over his violation of his bail conditions, stating that the re-arrest of the IPOB leader would “set Nigeria in flames.” The IYC, under the leadership of Eric Omare, also […]

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Buhari’s return: Aso Villa cabal stages a comeback, sidelines Osinbajo

With the return of President Muhammadu Buhari from London, United Kingdom, where he spent 104 days receiving medical treatment, the cabal in the Presidency has again gained control of power and influence, according to Punch. The Buhari presidency has been dogged by persistent rumours and speculation that a group comprising some members of the President’s […]

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Shocking! French President Macron spends €26,000 on make-up in 100 days

He’s only 39 and fresh-faced, but France’s President Emmanuel Macron has run up a make-up bill of €26,000 in his first 100 days in office, offering fresh ammunition to his critics. The bill, revealed by Le Point magazine and confirmed by the presidency to AFP on Friday, was paid to a freelance make-up artist for work since […]

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Claiming equality, women hold topless parade in New York City (Photos)

Activists paraded shirtless through the streets of New York on Saturday, flashing their chests to celebrate the 10th annual GoTopless Day Parade. Walking to the beat of drums in a carnival-style atmosphere, dozens of men and women embarked on one-mile (1.6-kilometer) march from Columbus Circle to Bryant Park for the event, which this year falls […]

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How I escaped being shot on my birthday – Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie

In a chat with Saturday Beats, the beautiful actress Angela Okorie, who turned a year older last week, said if not for the intervention of God, those photos she shared on social media on her birthday could have been her last or worst still would have had the caption, ‘Rest In Peace’, instead of ‘Happy Birthday’, […]

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Bride ignores death threats, murdered on wedding eve

A bride has reportedly been murdered a few hours to her wedding day. Family sources claim that some weeks to her wedding, the 38-year-old bride-to be, South African Nompumelelo Ngubane, had received a message via the WhatsApp asking her to either “cancel the wedding or die.” Her mother, Ntombifikile, also said someone once slipped a note […]

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In the wake of Nigerian Army’s plan to monitor social media activities, placid Jonathan reminds Nigerians of ‘freedom enjoyed’ under his watch

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday took a swipe at the move by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to curb hate speech. The ex-leader shared a picture of a quote he made on Facebook in 2014. The post read in part, “I am the most abused and insulted President in the world but when I […]

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After anti-Buhari protest, Charly Boy to hit the streets for Diezani’s extradition, to face her corruption charges

Charly Boy will on Monday lead a protest to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja to demand the extradition of Diezani Alison-Madueke, former petroleum minister, from the UK to Nigeria. The entertainer disclosed this in a statement signed by him and Deji Adeyanju on Thursday. A few days ago, […]

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Singer Rihanna buys $6.8 million magnificent mansion in West Hollywood (Photos)

The singer recently purchased a mega mansion in West Hollywood for $6.8 million days after Kendall Jenner moved out of the neighborhood. The songstress’ new home rivals even the most luxurious of celebrity homes. The newly refurbished 7,200 sq ft Old Hollywood estate boasts six bedrooms and ten bathrooms, and 18,000 sq ft of space in […]

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Actor Jet Li pays out £580,000 to family of stunt double killed on set of Expendables 2

Martial arts star, Jet Li has reportedly donated more than half a million pounds to the family of his stunt double who was killed during filming.  Stuntman Liu Kun died on the set of The Expendables 2 in 2011. Li paid 5.8 million Hong Kong dollars – just under £580,000 – to the 26-year-old’s parents, the Malay Mail […]

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ISIS threatens more attacks in Spain

ISIS has praised last week’s van attack in Barcelona, which left 13 people dead, and called for more attacks in Spain. In a propaganda video released by the SITE Intelligence Group Wednesday, an ISIS member describes the Barcelona perpetrators as “our brothers,” while another threatens “Spanish Christians” and promises to return the country to the “land […]

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Nigerian Army now monitors what you post on social media

The activities of Nigerians on the social media are now being monitored for hate speech, anti-government and anti-security information by the military. Director of Defence Information, Major-General John Enenche, told Channels Television that the move became necessary in the light of troubling activities and misinformation capable of jeopardizing the unity of the country. His comments come less […]

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Nigerian court orders interim forfeiture of 56 houses linked to Diezani Alison-Madueke (Photos)

A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court on Tuesday ordered the interim forfeiture of 56 houses valued at $22 million ($21,982,224 or N3.3 billion) allegedly bought between 2011 and 2013 by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Justice Abdulaziz Anka made the order following an application filed by the Economic and Financial […]

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Nigerian lady who did wedding introduction with a man she never dated, advises ladies after bitter marriage crash (Photos)

A Nigerian lady and Facebook user, Okibe Olivia who seem to have learnt a life’s lesson through the hard way after her marriage to her Malayasia-based ex-husband crashed, has taken to the platform to advise ladies on dating men before choosing them as their life partners. Olivia who shared photos from her introduction ceremony with a man […]

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I’m ready to take PHCN to court, since the Government refuses to hear the cry of Nigerians and tackle the grimy corruption in PHCN

Sometimes, I wonder if this government deprives pleasure or more power in watching Nigerians suffer in pains.  In case they don’t know, the corruption in PHCN is deeper than grave… How can PHCN suddenly increase the electricity tariff by over 120%, with reasons best known them. How can you increase one’s bill from about 4,000 […]

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Nigeria’s unity settled – Buhari (Read full speech)

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable, in apparent reference to tension in the country. In his broadcast to the nation this morning, following his extended medical vacation in the United Kingdom, Buhari also directed security agencies to fight and destroy terrorists and criminals “so that the majority of […]

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Usain Bolt spends over N3m celebrating retirement in nightclub, says ‘Don’t judge me’ (Photos)

The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, ended his career at the London World Championships. And the 30-year-old went out in style with three nights of partying. The Jamaican finished the bender at DSTRKT nightclub in London’s Soho on Tuesday night, DailyStar reports. He was pictured partying alongside various Love Island Stars. And a bar receipt shows he didn’t […]

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I didn’t use phones, other gadgets, they are distractions — Enugu girl who made 9As (Must Read)

A former pupil of  Shalom Academy, Nsukka, Enugu State, Chinecherem Cynthia Ali, whose story went viral after she made A grade in all the subjects she took in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, shares her success story with TOLUWANI ENIOLA (Punch) Please introduce yourself. I hail from Umuagama community in Enugu State. I am the […]

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