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We returned $322.5m Abacha loot with $1.5m interest in 2017 — Switzerland

Switzerland said it has returned all the money kept in the country by late Nigeria’s Head of State Gen. Sani Abacha, with 1.5 million dollars interest. Amb. Pio Wennubst, Assistant Director-General and Head, Global Cooperation Department, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, told the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York. […]

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Breaking: Senator Dino Melaye jumps out of moving police vehicle, lands in hospital

Dino Melaye has landed in hospital after reportedly jumping out of a moving police vehicle in Abuja, according to Premium Times. Mr Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, submitted himself to the police earlier today. But he was being taken to Lokoja, the capital of his home state, where he is expected to be interrogated by the […]

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They snatched my passport, I snatched it back, Senator Dino Melaye speaks on arrest

Lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, has given more insights into his arrest and detention at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport when contacted by Punch correspondent on the telephone. He said, “‎My self and the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and others were to be on an official trip to Morocco but while […]

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Xenophobia: South African mob burns another Nigerian alive

The Nigerian Community in South Africa has announced the killing of Clement Nwaogu, who was burnt alive by a mob in the latest xenophobia attack in that country. The Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Union in South Africa, Habib Miller, confirmed the killing from Pretoria in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt […]

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2018 Big Brother Naija makes N5.1 billion

The just-concluded third season of the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija “Double Wahala”, has made N5.1billion from viewers, a Premium Times analysis shows. The host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, revealed that over 170 million votes were cast in the course of the season, 30 million of it coming in the final week. Based […]

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Nigeria 2019: Buhari not desperate for power – Presidency

The Presidency said an important motivation for President Muhammadu Buhari’s bid for second term is that the gains made from 2015 should not be frittered. According to the Presidency, Buhari “is not involved in corruption and is not desperate for the office.” The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba […]

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Beyoncé Reunites With Destiny’s Child Again

Beyoncé mixed some things up but still brought out some welcome familiar faces during her second Coachella show. The singer once again brought out Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland for a Destiny’s Child reunion onstage on Saturday. The trio performed the same medley as they did at Bey’s first Coachella show last weekend—which included the songs “Lose My Breath,” “Say My Name” and “Soldier”— but […]

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Stop promoting gangsterism with your songs, police urge Nigerian musicians

The Lagos State Police Command spokesman, Chike Oti, has said that Nigerian musicians should stop promoting gangsterism with their songs. Mr Oti said music had the potency to checkmate crime and other vices in the society, stressing that many musicians in other climes used their brands of music to promote peace and harmony. According to […]

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Don’t retire, Jose Mourinho tells Arsene Wenger

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has told Arsene Wenger not to retire from management after the Frenchman announced his decision to step down from Arsenal. Arsenal sent shockwaves through English football this morning when the Gunners released a brief statement announcing that Wenger was to leave the club after 22 years at the end of […]

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Wenger got ‘please go in peace’ £9million to leave at the end of season

If you think that Arsene Wenger decision to leave at the end of the season was arrived at on a platter, then you are very wrong.  It has now been revealed that the Frenchman who is still having a year contract left was handed a £9million please go in peace cheque to make the agreement […]

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Loyalty is rare; If you find one, keep it!

We live in a world where selfishness seems to be the rule of the day, and personal gain the objective of most relationships. One of the most honourable character traits a person can develop is the ability to be loyal. Loyalty is the ability to put others before you, to stick with them through thick […]

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Nigerian Army launches operation to “totally destroy Boko Haram”

The Nigerian Army has announced the launch of a new operation to totally destroy the terror group, Boko Haram. According to a statement by David Ahmadu, the Chief of Training and Operations, the new operation‎ will last four months. “Operation LAST HOLD is expected to last for 4 months and it will entail deployment of […]

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Men can’t resist my big boobs, says actress Stella Idika

In a chat with Inside Nollywood, the tall and busty diva recalled her most embarrassing encounter with a male fan that just couldn’t resist her big boobs. Hear her: “This male fan sent me a message via Facebook messenger. He said he loves to watch me on screen and each time he sees my movies, […]

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Bank mistakenly transfers $34 billion to customer

Germany’s biggest lender Deutsche Bank on Friday admitted to a massive erroneous transfer of €28bn ($34 billion) in a routine operation, more than the entire bank is worth. The unprecedented mistake happened on March 16 when Deutsche Bank carried out a transfer to an account at Deutsche Boerse’s Eurex clearing house, a spokesman told AFP. […]

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Withdraw your statement, apologize to Nigerian youths, Shehu Sani counsels Buhari

Senator Shehu Sani has called on President Muhamadu Buhari to apologise to Nigerian youths over the comments credited to him that the Nigerian youths, “do nothing” and want everything for “free”. The senator representing Kaduna Central in a Facebook post on Friday also asked President Buhari to withdraw the statement. He added that the president […]

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Tristan Thompson Benched in NBA Playoff Game Amid Khloe Kardashian Cheating Scandal

The Cleveland Cavaliers celebrated a victory Wednesday night, but Tristan Thompson had no hand in it. The 27-year-old basketballer didn’t get any time on the court during the team’s second playoff game against the Indiana Pacers. While the Cavs ultimately triumphed with 100 points over the Pacers’ 97, Thompson didn’t get to contribute. It’s been a rocky […]

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Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams Is Engaged to a Pastor (Photos)

Michelle Williams is engaged to Chad Johnson! The 37-year-old Destiny’s Child star and her fiancé confirmed the news to People in an interview published Thursday. Johnson actually popped the question last month. According to the magazine, the 40-year-old pastor went to Williams’ hometown of Rockford, Ill. to get her family’s blessings and videotaped the trip. Williams met her husband-to-be in March […]

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Let’s allow youths to contest elections — Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that young Nigerians should be allowed to run for elective public positions in the country. He said this was especially because the youth had the capacity and competence in the fields of technology, education and other sectors of the economy. According to Osinbajo, if the nation’s youths are old […]

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