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Reno Omokri commends Pope Francis for donating the N76 million Lamborghini gift he received to charity (Photos)

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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‘Robert Mugabe is under house arrest’ says Jacob Zuma

According to South African president, Jacob Zuma, Robert Mugabe is currently under house arrest. Zuma urged Zimbabwe’s military not to make “unconstitutional changes of government,” hours after the army took control of the capital, Harare. Mr. Zuma, also speaking on behalf of the Southern African Development Community, demanded the military and government “resolve the political […]

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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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4 killed in California school shooting

Five people are dead, including the attacker, and 10 wounded after a string of shootings Tuesday morning in at least seven locations in remote Tehama County, about 125 northwest of Sacramento, Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston said. The gunman, who has not been publicly identified, tried to enter Rancho Tehama Elementary School, which was on lockdown, […]

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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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Still on the money skirmish, court freezes N350 million linked to Patience Jonathan

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered that N350 million belonging to AM-PM Global Network Ltd, in Stanbic-IBTC bank, be placed on temporary attachment, pending an ongoing investigation by the EFCC. Justice Hadiza Rabiu-Shagari, made the order following an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The application was […]

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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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My life is in danger – Gov. Obiano cries out

The Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has raised alarm over the sudden withdrawal of his security details, saying such action has exposed his life to danger. Obiano who stated this on Tuesday in Awka during an election stakeholders meeting organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), described the act as unacceptable and a […]

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Iran-Iraq earthquake death toll climbs to more than 400

No fewer than 400 people died and buildings levelled following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck the Iraq-Iran border area Sunday night. Rescuers dug with their bare hands yesterday through the debris of buildings brought down by the quake in the once-contested mountainous border region, with nearly all of the victims in an area rebuilt since […]

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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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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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I’m under pressure to contest in 2019, people come to me every day saying they want me back, says Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says people have been asking him to contest the 2019 election. In an interview with Dele Momodu, Ovation magazine publisher, the immediate past president said he is moved to tears seeing people shouting “GEJ, we want you back”. Jonathan, who ruled out the possibility of returning to office, said reflections on […]

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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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I would never call Kim Jong Un ‘short and fat’ – Trump

Donald Trump sarcastically responded Sunday morning to insults issued by North Korea that described the US President as a “destroyer” who “begged for nuclear war” during his tour of Asia. The North Korean statement also referred to Trump as a “dotard,” a word meaning a very old person, and one the reclusive nation has used […]

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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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