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Buhari apologises to lawmakers, as Saraki, Dogara leave Aso Rock ‘in anger’

Senate President Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the house of representatives, reportedly left the presidential villa in Abuja in a state of anger on Thursday. A source told TheCable that the duo had led some top members of the national assembly to a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the 2018 budget. The source […]

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George H.W. Bush responds to sex assault accusation

Former president George H.W. Bush has responded after an actress alleged that he touched her inappropriately while he was sitting in his wheelchair during a photo op that took place a few years ago. In a now deleted Instagram post published on her verified account Tuesday, actress Heather Lind wrote that she was “disturbed today […]

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I’m using my personal car, Aisha Buhari denies Misau claims

The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has denied the claims of the Bauchi Central Senatorial District lawmaker, Isa Misau, that she received two Sports Utility Vehicles from the Inspector General of Police. She made this disclosure via her twitter account On Thursday. Buhari wrote, ” I am using my personal car.” Misau made the […]

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Woman gets an entire plane to herself for $60 (Photos)

A Scottish woman who was flying to Greece was the only passenger on the 189-seat plane. Karon Grieve, an author from Glasgow in southwest Scotland, told CNN she paid $60 for the Jet2 airlines flight. The journey, she said, felt “totally surreal.” “The crew arrived — the pilot, first officer and the air stewards. And they […]

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Nigerian Government lists Fela’s house as national museum

The Ogun State Government, in conjunction with the Federal Government, has unveiled a plan  to immortalise the popular Ransome-Kuti family by turning their ancestral home in Abeokuta to a museum. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the indication on Wednesday when he visited the house located  on NEPA Road, Isabo, Abeokuta, […]

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Thai king set for $90M funeral

Draped in plastic sheets to keep off the rain, Thais slept in the streets of Bangkok Wednesday to reserve a place to witness the funeral parade for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who ruled the country for 70 years. The five-day ceremony for the world’s longest-reigning monarch begins late Wednesday, but crowds are expected […]

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I won’t go bankrupt like Tyson, says Joshua

Anthony Joshua insists he will not make the same mistakes as boxing’s bankrupt superstars as he prepares for the fourth defence of his IBF, IBO, WBA  heavyweight titles against late replacement Carlos Takam on Saturday night. Joshua said: “The Tysons, the Riddick Bowes, the Holyfields, we all know their stories outside the ring and I […]

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US to resume refugee admissions

As President Donald Trump’s travel ban restrictions expire, the administration will allow in refugees from all countries — but with new, enhanced vetting rules, the administration announced Tuesday. Trump signed the new executive order on Tuesday.Under the new rules, the administration will collect more biographical data on refugees and scrutinize their social media in addition to […]

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Saudi women celebrate news they will finally be allowed to drive

Women in Saudi Arabia have been celebrating the news that they will finally be able to drive, a landmark step that brings the conservative kingdom in line with the rest of the world and will allow many more women to work. The Saudi Foreign ministry announced Tuesday that a royal decree has been issued that will allow […]

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Buhari never took photograph with Maina – Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Tuesday explained that the president never took a photograph with Abdulrasheed Maina, fugitive former chairman of the Presidential Task Team on Pension Reforms, whose controversial reinstatement into the civil service elicited condemnation from Nigerians. In a series of tweets, Mr. Shehu said the person in the photograph being […]

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Former WWE wrestler saves suicidal woman from jumping off bridge

Pro wrestler Davey Boy Smith Jr. reportedly saved a woman from committing suicide by jumping off a bridge. Smith, whose real name is Harry Smith, posted the story of his rescue on his Facebook page and credits his grappling experience for helping the woman. The wrestler said he was driving Sunday night when he spotted a woman […]

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Southern Nigerian governors call for devolution of powers

The governors of the 17 states of Southern Nigeria on Monday demanded devolution of powers to states from the federal government. The governors also reiterated their commitment to the growth of Nigeria. They spoke through a joint communique issued after they met in Lagos House, Ikeja, Lagos. The governors met twelve years after their last […]

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Man burnt alive for protesting daughter’s sexual harassment

The police said that an Indian man who tried to protect his daughter from  sexual harassment and complained to authorities has been burnt alive. Police officer RA Pandey said that Narmada Sahu, 45, died at a hospital in Madhya Pradesh state late on Sunday. Pandev said that the victim’s relatives alleged that his 16-year-old daughter […]

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Thanks to Social Media; Buhari orders immediate sack of Maina, demands probe of recall

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday directed the immediate dismissal of Abdulrasheed Maina, a civil servant who went missing for years after being declared wanted for corruption, but was recently reinstated to a higher post. The president said the circumstances of Mr. Maina’s return to the civil service must be investigated. A statement by presidential spokesperson, […]

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Why Gov. Obiano is blackmailing me – Peter Obi

“This is another regrettable lie. On 23rd December, 2016, he came to my house for the first time since he became governor.  He came with an ordained Bishop, to plead for reconciliation and to ask for my support for his re-election bid. There, I asked him about the 7.5 billion and he said it did […]

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Buhari returns to Abuja after Turkey visit (Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday returned to Abuja after a four-day working visit to Turkey. The president left Nigeria for Turkey after presiding over Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting. While in Turkey, the president held bilateral meetings with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Erdogan. He also attended the meeting of the group of eight developing nations, […]

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Schism with Harrysong won’t stop me from helping people – Kcee

Limpopo singer, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee in showbiz circles, has insisted that the disagreement with his former label mate, Harrysong, will not stop him from extending opportunities to other talented artistes. Harrysong left Five Star Music in a controversial manner. He has set up his own record label, Alterplate Music, even though the […]

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Who do you trust in…?

Who you trust in, determines whether you are blessed or cursed. Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh… (Jeremiah 17:5) The main reason why it is very difficult for us to trust God is because God is Unseen. But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him… (Jeremiah […]

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