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World No Tobacco Day: Ten reasons you should quit smoking

Tobacco smoking is one of the social vices which have been identified by health experts to be harmful to the body. Tobacco has grave consequences on the health of the users and people around the users who inhale the smoke. On May 31, yearly, the World observes a World No Smoking Day to raise awareness […]

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China to issue new versions of visas from June 1

The exit-entry departments of China’s public security authorities will start issuing new versions of visas and residence permits for foreigners from Saturday, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on Friday. “The current versions will no longer be issued on the same day, while the documents already issued are still valid until their dates of expiry,’’ […]

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Nigerians became poorer in Buhari’s first term – Report

The Economist reviewed the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari and concluded that Nigerians became poorer during his first four years in office. The magazine, in the publication, which was posted on its website on Thursday, said while the Nigerian economy was “stuck like a stranded truck,” average incomes fell during the four-year period covering […]

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Finally, court grants singer Naira Marley N2 million bail

The Federal High Court in Ikoyi has granted Nigerian Musician Azeez Fashola (popularly known as Naira Marley) bail. Justice Nicholas Oweibo, who presided over the bail hearing on Thursday afternoon, granted the singer bail in the sum of two million naira and two sureties. This was after he listened to the arguments of the defence […]

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Singer R. Kelly charged with 11 new counts of sex abuse

Chicago prosecutors on Thursday filed 11 felony sex crime charges against R&B superstar R. Kelly, in what his lawyer said was a refiling of counts from an existing case. Kelly is already facing 10 felony charges, filed in February, for the alleged abuse of four women. The latest counts are refiled charges from an allegation […]

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We did not arrest Rochas Okorocha – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has denied allegations that its operatives have arrested immediate past Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha. Reports had emerged Thursday that the commission arrested Okorocha and his wife, Nkechi. Reacting to the report,  EFCC’s spokesman, Mr Tony Orilade told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday that […]

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World’s smallest baby leaves hospital

The smallest surviving baby in the world left the hospital five months after she came into the world at a San Diego, California hospital. Baby Saybie was born at 23 weeks and three days last December, weighing in at just 8.6 ounces about the weight of a large apple — making her the smallest surviving […]

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Buhari departs for Saudi Arabia

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Thursday to attend the summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The 14th session of the Summit Conference of the OIC, scheduled to hold on Friday, May 31, will be hosted by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and attended by Heads of […]

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My experience on Ethiopian Airline that nearly crashed in Lagos yesterday— Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has narrated his experience while on board an Ethiopian Airline flight that nearly crashed on Wednesday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The airplane, Boeing 777-300, narrowly avoided an accident while trying to land with nearly 400 people on board. In an exclusive interview with Premium Times, Mr Obasanjo […]

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I know nothing about her marriage to Ned Nwoko, says Regina Daniels’ father

A man who claims to be Regina Daniels’ father has reacted to her trending marriage news, saying he knows nothing about it. According to the man, Jude Ojeogwu who is a practicing lawyer, he is the biological father of the actress and her mom has kept him away from the plans. Photos of Regina Daniels […]

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Asset declaration: I have no new houses, shares – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari submitted his asset declaration forms to the Code of Conduct Bureau on Tuesday, meeting the May 28 deadline the bureau set for public officers to make their end of tenure declaration. Buhari will be inaugurated for a second term on Wednesday (today) for another four years. By constitutional provisions, the declaration is […]

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Corrupt Nigerians’ll come after me in 2023 – Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari on Monday charged the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, to keep his filled assets declaration forms safe as those facing corruption charges under his administration will come after him when he exits from office. President Buhari stated this when he alongside the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo received fresh assets declaration forms from the […]

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I rate Saraki, Dogara very very low – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he rates senate president Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the house, “very very low”. Speaking in an interview with state TV, Buhari said the national assembly, as led by Saraki and Dogara held Nigeria to ransom for seven months without passing the budget. “I told Saraki and Dogara that […]

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We shouldn’t have a repeat of 2019 elections – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria should modify its laws such that the 2023 elections would not be a “repeat of what happened in 2019”. Jonathan made this known during a public lecture and presentation of a book titled “Excellence in Governance and Creativity: Legal Essays”. The book was dedicated to Nyesom Wike, Rivers state […]

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FRSC warns motorists to desist from carrying children in front seats

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists to desist from carrying children in front seats or on their laps while driving. The FRSC Sector Commander in Enugu State, Ogbonnaya Kalu, gave the advice during the National Road Safety Club Day held on Monday in Enugu. Mr Kalu said that the Road Safety Club […]

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Wizkid, Tiwa Savage’s ‘romance’ waxes stronger

Last week, a video surfaced online in which Starboy Entertainment artiste, Wizkid, could be seen lightly spanking Tiwa Savage’s butt. Expectedly, the rumour mill went agog with several fans insisting that the relationship between both artistes was beyond platonic. Days after, at Patoranking’s album listening party, Tiwa and Wizkid showed that they indeed have a […]

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Mark My Words, I Will Become President Of Nigeria, Okorocha Vows

Rochas Okorocha, the governor of Imo State, has vowed that he will become the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come what may. Okorocha made his conviction public on Sunday during his valedictory thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel in Owerri. He said  that his current political travails, particularly the seizure of […]

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‘I love children’ – Actress Tonto Dikeh Reacts To The News She’s Pregnant For Bobrisky

It is no longer news that the relationship between Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky has been quite controversial lately. Adding to that, few days after Tonto Dikeh announced that she’s in a relationship with a wealthy man.It was rumoured that the actress is not only in a serious relationship but also pregnant for the cross-dresser, Bobrisky. […]

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