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US Electoral College Vote Officially Confirms Trump’s Presidential Victory

Donald Trump’s election victory has been made official as electors gave him more than the 270 votes needed to win the presidency, despite a campaign to deny him a majority. The meeting of the Electoral College – taking place at statehouses across the country – is typically a formality. But an extra bit of drama […]

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Forbes rates Dangote more powerful than Trump’s VP-elect

Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group and Africa’s richest man, has been rated by Forbes Magazine as more powerful than Mike Pence, the vice president-elect of the world’s most powerful nation, the US. On its 74-person list of the most powerful people in a world of 7.4 billion people, Forbes rated President Vladimir Putin of Russia […]

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Homeless Danniella Westbrook SOBS as she wanders the streets with a £1,200 handbag (Photos)

Actress Danniella Westbrook has been spotted crying in the street just weeks after losing her home and car – but she’s still clinging on to her designer handbag. The ex-EastEnders star, whose battle with cocaine resurfaced just last month when she admitted her relapse, was seen wandering the streets of Liverpool in tears, wearing a […]

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MMM crash: NNN launches operation in Nigeria, promises 35 per cent

Following the ‘crash’ of MMM, A new money doubling scheme, NNN, has resumed operation in Nigeria. It is believed that the new scheme is modeled after MMM. The NNN promises 35% on investments by participants. According to a statement on its website, “NNN is a community of ordinary people, selflessly helping each other, a kind of […]

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I don’t consider Tiwa Savage a friend – Yemi Alade

“I don’t know why the media takes pleasure in pitting great women against one another. Have you ever seen any text message from any of us lambasting another person? There’s no proof of these things; it’s just in the imagination of people. I’ve never stopped working and I was already working before Tiwa Savage came […]

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“Let me make it very clear, nobody forced me to concede defeat to Buhari” — Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said nobody convinced him to concede defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari after the 2015 presidential poll.  Jonathan, who spoke at the 4th, 8th and 2nd combined convocation and 10th anniversary of Bingham University, Nasarawa State, stressed that he willingly relinquished power because no blood of any Nigerian was worth […]

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5 things to be thankful for if you live in Nigeria

Believe it or not, Nigeria is still a pretty great place to live. And to bring a major boost to your overall happiness. Jumia Travel shares some things you can be grateful for if you live in Nigeria. Jollof Rice : Nigerian jollof rice is probably one of the tastiest meals there is in the […]

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President Buhari Celebrates 74th Birthday (Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday marked his 74th birthday anniversary with a special birthday parade and inspection of the Guard of Honour mounted by the Nigerian Army. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, which took place at the fore-court of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, witnessed the Inspection of Guard by the […]

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Zahra’s wedding, President @74: Nigerians congratulate Buhari on birthday, lament hard times

Nigerians on Friday  congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 74th birthday on Saturday (today) and his daughter’s wedding, but they also lamented the hard times, hunger and  suffering in the land.  Zahra, the President’s daughter, got married to Ahmed Indimi, the son of a multi-billionaire oil tycoon, Mohammed Indimi, on Friday. While prominent Nigerians, including […]

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The craziest thing I did for love – Seyi Law

Comedian, Seyi Law, admits he has done so many crazy things but he would easily recall the craziest thing he has ever done which is travelling from Lagos to Benin virtually every Saturday to see a girl who did not appreciate him.  Although a funny story, the comedian said that while it was going on, […]

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Gunshots, confusion in Borno as soldiers fighting Boko Haram go on rampage

There is a complete breakdown of order and discipline at the 21 Brigade of the Nigerian Army with soldiers deployed to rout Boko Haram from the dreaded Sambisa Forest in Borno State turning against their officers and firing gunshots in all directions. People familiar with the matter said the troops complained of mistreatment and then […]

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Judge orders Trump sit for 7-hour deposition

  Before President-elect Donald Trump heads to the White House on January 20, he will find himself back in the witness chair for questioning in his ongoing contractual dispute with celebrity chef, Jose Andres. DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer A. Di Toro ruled Wednesday that Trump must sit for a deposition in New York City […]

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DSS report says EFCC Magu lives in a N40m mansion paid for by ‘corrupt businessman’

There are now more details about the security report that prompted the senate to reject the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In the report, Magu is accused of living in a N40million mansion paid for by one Umar Mohammed, a retired air commodore who is allegedly […]

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MMM moves to Kenya after ‘freeze’ in Nigeria, promises 40% on deposits

Just a few days, after they declared a one-month freeze in Nigeria, operators of the ponzi scheme, Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox, otherwise known as ‘MMM’, have moved their business to Kenya. The website http://kenya-mmm.net/, carried the following announcement: “YES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO EARN 40% PER MONTH HERE, BUT THIS IS NOT A HYIP! “This is […]

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Saraki to Buhari: There’s hardship in Nigeria

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday, told President Muhammadu Buhari, pointblank, during presentation of estimates of the 2017 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, that there is hardship in the country. Saraki, who doubles as the chairman of the National Assembly, said the purpose of a budget is to ease economic pressure […]

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Man who grabbed policeman’s gun in failed bid to ASSASSINATE Donald Trump jailed (Photos)

The British man who grabbed a police officer’s gun in a failed attempt to assassinate Donald Trump has been jailed for a year after pleading guilty in a deal with US prosecutors. Michael Sandford appeared in court today where he admitted grabbing the firearm intending to shoot the Republican Presidential nominee while attending a rally […]

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The reason I don’t drink alcohol – Yaya Toure

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure admitted on Tuesday to being over the legal limit following a drink-driving conviction. According to him, he had no explanation for the reading after saying he does not consume alcohol because of his religious beliefs. Toure was arrested in London on November 28 and was given an 18-month ban and […]

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