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Nigeria 2015: SERAP drags APC, PDP to court for undisclosed campaign expenses

For failing to disclose their planned expenditure and sources of funding, Nigeria’s two largest political parties have been charged to court. The suit is coming over one month after both parties received a Freedom of Information, FOI, request, but declined to disclose their finances to a civic group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP. The […]

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Mother arrested for murder of 8 children

An Australian mother was arrested for murder in the stabbing deaths of eight children, seven of whom were believed to be hers, police said Saturday. The children were found dead inside the woman’s home, who was suffering from serious stab wounds, inside a northern Australian home Friday. The 37-year-old woman, who is recovering in a […]

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At 37, Timaya explains Why He is Too Young to Get Married

In an interview with Punch, Timaya explains that although he is 37, he is not ready to sacrifice his time… “I am not yet ready to get married and anyone who is looking for that is only being deceived because I am too young to get married. Marriage is not all about money and nobody knows […]

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DC Exclusive: Uche Ogbodo Coming Out Soon With A New Blockbuster Movie (photos)

Uche Ogbodo after the birth of her baby in the USA returned to Nigeria to shoot a new blockbuster. The movie starring Nollywood Veteran actors like: Uche Ogbodo, Francis Duru, Ebele Okaro, Chinwetelu Agu and many others. Produced by Uche Ogbodo, executive producer Chucks Movies, and directed by Emeka Nnakaihe a.k.a Emeka GF. Synopsis: Ngozi who is […]

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Kcee, Ruggedman,Terry G, Harrysong,Chigozie Atuanya, Ndidi Obi, Presh, others Grace Udee da ikotomaster’s Traditions Wedding In Style (photos)

Nigerian musician udeagha Joseph a.k.a Udee da ikotomaster recently got married to his Anambra born heartthrob Nneka popularly known as “Mrs Udee”. The Kolobi crooner who hails from Abiriba, Abia State stop at nothing to make the day memorable… The traditional marriage was on the 13th of Dec 2014 in Aguda Surulere. Kcee, Ruggedman,Terry G, Harrysong,Chigozie Atuanya, Ndidi Obi (actress […]

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APC raises the alarm over purchase of Permanent Voter’s Cards

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over the antics of a certain political party that has engaged in buying Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) with a view to disenfranchising the owners of such cards, especially in opposition strongholds. In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai […]

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Stop punishing Nigerians with strikes – Jonathan to Labour

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday cautioned labour unions against punishing Nigerians with “unnecessary industrial actions.” Specifically, the President wondered why the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers would embark on a nationwide strike over issues involving an oil worker and his employer. […]

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“We are a mission and we do not meddle in politics” – RCCG

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has dissociated itself from rumours making the rounds that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, gave his blessings to the vice-presidential ambition of a former Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The All Progressives Congress had on Wednesday named Osinbajo, who is said to […]

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DC Exclusive: Enugu State Government Honours Barr Kenneth Okonkwo For Pioneering Nollywood

In an elaborate event held at Okpara square, Enugu on the 16th of Dec, 2014, Gov Sullivan Chime honoured Barr Kenneth Okonkwo for his pioneering efforts in Living in Bondage which started Nollywood. He was given the award as the Enugu Born Pioneer Nollywood Actor 2014. Kenneth Okonkwo in accepting the award thanked God for […]

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Nigerian military sentences 54 soldiers to death for mutiny

A military court in Nigeria has sentenced 54 soldiers to death after they were found guilty of mutiny. The soldiers were convicted Wednesday in Abuja on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy to commit mutiny. Four other soldiers were acquitted. The convicted soldiers, mostly officers involved in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists in […]

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DSS blames Total for fuel scarcity

The Directorate of State Services (DSS) has told Nigerians to hold Total Exporation and Production Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) responsible for the current fuel scarcity ravaging the entire country, insisting that the failure of the oil company to obey the gentleman agreement reached over rescinding the transfer of its unionist staff, Elo Victor Ogbonda, was responsible […]

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Three dead, four hurt in Sydney siege

Three people are dead after a hostage drama in a Sydney cafe ended in heavy gunfire as security forces stormed the building, Australian police said on Tuesday. Local media reports said the hostage-taker was among those killed. Heavy gunfire and blasts from stun grenades filled the air shortly after 2 AM local time at the Lindt cafe […]

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No time limit for returning Chibok girls alive – Presidency

The Nigerian presidency has dismissed concerns over the prolonged abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State, saying the government has no time limit to return the long-suffering teenagers alive to their families. The message, delivered Monday by a presidential spokesperson, appeared to imply that the government is taking its time to rescue […]

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Obasanjo opens up on his wife’s death

A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he had no knowledge of his late wife, Stella’s plan to undergo the cosmetic procedure that led to her death. Mr. Obasanjo disclosed this in his autobiography, My Watch, which was released on December 8. The late first lady died on October 23, 2005, following a botched […]

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Alleged Purchase Of War Boats: I’m Being Blackmailed – Tompolo

  Former leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta(MEND) High Chief Government Ekpemupolo has raised the alarm that politicians are out to tarnish his image as the 2015 election approaches even though he is not a politician. The former Niger Delta militant, otherwise known as Tompolo was reacting to media […]

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Oil workers begin strike today over fuel price, others

Oil workers under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria will commence a nationwide strike on Monday (today) to protest the inability of the Federal Government to carry out turnaround maintenance of the nation’s four refineries and reduce pump […]

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Norway sells warships, combat boats to ex-militant leader, Tompolo

In a shocking move, the Norwegian government has sold a fleet of its decommissioned, but still sophisticated, battleships and combat boats to a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, who for years led a devastating insurgency against the Nigerian government in the oil-rich region, a Norwegian newspaper reported Saturday. As a leader of the […]

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Stella Damasus Dazzles In New Photos

The actress stepped out for an event last night looking… .

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