Yesterday, Pope Francis was given a white-painted special edition of Lamborghini Huracan as a gift, which sells for around 180,000 euros (N76m), but the pontiff gave it to charity after blessing it. The pontiff received the Italian supercar painted especially for him in papal gold and white on Wednesday morning in a ceremony in Vatican […]
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Reps to probe alleged excessive electricity charges in Nigeria
The House of Representatives on Wednesday set up an ad-hoc committee to probe alleged excessive charges on electricity customers through prepaid meters. This followed a motion by Lam Adesina (Oyo – APC). In the motion, Mr. Adesina noted that in June 2016, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued a directive to electricity distribution companies […]
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Military takes control in Zimbabwe; detains Mugabe
Zimbabwe’s military has taken power in the southern African nation, detaining top officials in an apparent coup. But the military denied it was a coup, instead saying it was targeting “criminals” around long-ruling President Robert Mugabe. The military said 93-year-old Mr. Mugabe, the world’s oldest leader, was “safe and sound”, alongside is family, Reuters news […]
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Pregnancy is basically hell, says British singer, Paloma Faith
British Singer and new mother, Paloma Faith, says she is glad to have pregnancy behind her. The 36-year-old singer told dpa: “There’s nothing glamorous, in my opinion, about pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood. It’s hell, basically. “Everything went wrong with the pregnancy and the labour, but it’s so worth it.’’ She said that among other complications, her child […]
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President Buhari in his Isiagu attire, calls for unity in Nigeria, promises more projects for South East
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday reiterated his belief in the unity of the country. He spoke in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, when he paid a one-day visit to the state. Mr. Buhari, who is visiting the region for the first time since he became president, said the diversity of the country makes it unique […]
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In Nigeria, Northern group makes case for Igbo president
A Northern political group has called on other regions in the country to support the emergency of an Igbo president come 2023 in the interest of equity, fairness and justice. The group has, however, called on the people of the South East not to play politics of exclusion, but pull themselves together and queue behind […]
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Founder of the world’s first gay dating websites falls to his death in South Africa
The millionaire co-founder of Gaydar, the world’s biggest online gay dating site, has plunged 23 floors to his death from a balcony a decade after his partner died the same way. Henry Badenhorst, 51, died after falling from a tower block on Saturday, news website Buzzfeed reported. Henry crashed through a glass canopy and landed on a […]
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Stunning actress, Elizabeth Michael sentenced to 2 years in prison for manslaughter
Tanzanian actress, Elizabeth Michael ‘Lulu’ has been sentenced by a Dar es Salaam court for the death of Steven Kanumba whom she was dating until his death. The ugly incident occurred on April 7th, 2012 when Lulu was 19 years old while Kanumba was 28 years. Steven Kanumba who was a popular Tanzanian actor died […]
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Zimbabwe’s military warns Mugabe, threatens to ‘step in’
Zimbabwe’s army chief has warned President Robert Mugabe to end the purge in the country’s ruling Zanu-PF party, threatening to step in. The warning came a week after Mr. Mugabe fired his deputy, Emmerson Mnangagwa, a move widely seen as meant to clear the path for Mr. Mugabe’s wife, Grace, to become president. Mr. Mnangagwa, […]
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Bill Gates spending millions on cure for Alzheimer’s
It’s one of the holy grails of science: a cure for Alzheimer’s. Currently, there is no treatment to stop the disease, let alone slow its progression. And billionaire Bill Gates thinks he will change that. “I believe there is a solution,” he told CNN without hesitation. “Any type of treatment would be a huge advance […]
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Virtuous woman: Flavour’s first baby mama, Sandra tattoos his name on her arm (Photos)
Flavour’s first baby mama, Sandra Okagbue has a tattoo of his name, Chinedu on her arm. The tattoo was spotted in photos she took at a friend’s bridal shower recently. See more photos below;
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Cristiano Ronaldo & girlfriend welcome fourth child (Photos)
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Sunday that he had become a father for the fourth time after girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez gave birth to a baby girl, Alana Martina. The excited footballer who took to Instagram to share the news, wrote; “Alana Martina has just be born! Both Geo and Alana are doing great! […]
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Scientist reveal how many minutes ‘good sex’ is supposed to last
How long is great sex supposed to last, start to finish? 11 minutes? 26 minutes? Exactly 2 hours and 17 seconds? Luckily, a group of sexperts weighed in on this pressing question so that we can finally know how long it takes to reach the zenith of coital perfection. A survey by researchers at Penn […]
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Obasanjo is boss of bosses, says Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo as the boss of bosses in the Nigerian political space. Jonathan said any “politician who ignores Obasanjo does so at its own peril,” advising ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to find a way of courting his former boss, if he (Atiku) must realise his presidential ambition. He maintained […]
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Poland citizens to ‘breed like rabbits’ to counter falling birth rate
The country of Poland has urged its citizens guide against negative impact of dwindling population and strive to raise larger family sizes. The move, according to agency report is the new approach taken by the core catholic country in tackling shrinking population. In the report made popular by agency reports, the Polish government encouraged citizens […]
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Sexual harassment: I didn’t grab your ass, ex-FIFA president, Blatter replies Hope Solo
The former head of world football Sepp Blatter said Saturday that claims by US women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo that he had grabbed her backside were “absurd”. Solo told Portuguese newspaper Expresso that then-FIFA president Blatter had sexually harassed her at the 2013 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The 36-year-old Solo, her country’s standout goalkeeper, claimed Blatter pounced […]
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A Winning Attitude…
Your attitude is the most important thing about you, more than your education, your looks, money, your abilities or disability. It will help you make friends or cause you to make enemies. It will attract people to you or repel them. It is even more important than your skills in determining your ability to succeed. […]
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There’re times I wished I was not billionaire Otedola’s daughter – DJ Cuppy
The ever-smiling disc jockey and daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, DJ Cuppy, recently revealed that during the early stage of her career, she was not always comfortable with her background because people hardly gave her a chance. Cuppy said, “There were definitely times that I wished I was not the daughter of Femi Otedola but […]
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