Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has declared he has no apologies for appointing one of his daughters as an aide. His daughter, the governor said, is eminently qualified for the position. He said: “It is not true that I have two of my daughter’s appointed. I have only one appointed and she is rightfully qualified. “I […]
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Danfo Drivers: Mad Melon’s son reveals the cause of his father’s death
Son of one-half of the legendary Nigerian music group, Danfo Drivers, Mad Melon, who died last week, Michael Emiefah has revealed the cause of his father’s death. According to him, Mad Melon had been suffering from tuberculosis for some time now. The 18 year-old secondary school leaver made the revelation in a chat with Showtime, […]
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Sad News: Nigerian musician, Sky B is dead
According to reports, the “Ma bebe” crooner was found unconscious in the early hours of today at his residence in Owerri, Imo State. Sources claimed he was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead. It was later revealed that he had suffered a heart attack.
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Nigeria’s Democracy Is Maturing – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria’s Democracy is maturing… The President while recounting the 2019 General Elections, said that Nigeria has shown the world that it is capable of electing leaders in a peaceful and orderly manner. He stated this on Monday while speaking at the 25th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, with the theme, […]
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Nigerian Governors afraid of organising flamboyant parties now – Magu
Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has alleged that some state governors are afraid of organising flamboyant parties because of the commission’s eagle eyes. Mr Magu said on Monday during his working visit to the commission’s zonal office in Makurdi that some of the governors were now maintaining low profile. He said the […]
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Nigerian Government will ensure fair deal for Nollywood actors — SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, said the Federal Government would ensure that Nollywood actors get a fair deal from their trade. Mustapha stated this at the grand finale of a stage play titled “Agbarho The Musical”, produced by 30-year-old Patrick Otoro, on Saturday in Abuja. He said the proprietary rights […]
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Saudi Arabia drops strict hotel rules for couples
Last month, the Saudi Kingdom announced the launch of a new tourist visa program, opening up the country to mass tourism for the first time. And now, Saudi Arabia has gone one step further in its bid to encourage international tourists. Unmarried couples will now be allowed to share rooms while on vacation in the country. […]
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Oh My Gosh! Nigerian singer Yemi Alade up for Grammy Award
Nigerian afro beat singer, Yemi Alade, has been put into consideration for Grammy Award 2019. The singer, who recently dropped her anticipated album ‘Woman of Steel’, took to her Instagram account to celebrate the great news as she aims to move her musical career to global stage. “We are up for Grammy Award consideration. Reaching […]
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Messi breaks Ronaldo goal record
With a swish of his magic left boot, Lionel Messi broke yet another record as his stunning trademark free-kick sealed a comprehensive win against Sevilla. The strike was his 420th in La Liga, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 419 goals scored in Europe’s ‘top five’ leagues — Spain, England, Germany, Italy and France. Despite finishing […]
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Anyone who blocks my convoy should be shot – Nigerian governor
The governor of Ebonyi State, South-east Nigeria, David Umahi, has ordered his security details to shoot anyone who blocks his convoy. Even if such gunshot results to death, Mr Umahi said, it is still within the law. Mr Umahi gave this order on Saturday while narrating how his convoy was blocked the previous night by […]
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Nigerian Government warns travellers against Bobrisky
The Nigerian Government has asked travellers and tourists to be careful wherever they notice the presence of Bobrisky, mostly as it affects sharing of public facilities, including toilets. The report followed a report received by the Federal Government on how Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, caused a stir at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport […]
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After four attempts, I’m a winner of Big Brother Naija – Mercy Eke
Mercy Eke, winner of the 2019 Big Brother Naija reality Season Four show has disclosed that she attempted getting into the reality show four times before she eventually succeeded and won. As the winner of the BBNaija Grand Finale, 26-year-old Mercy goes home with N30m cash prize, in addition to other eye-popping prizes that include […]
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Final quarter of 2019: World’s most powerful passport revealed
It’s been a two-horse race this year to be named the world’s most powerful passport, with both top contenders in Asia. Now, as we enter the final quarter of 2019, Japan and Singapore have held onto their position as the world’s most travel-friendly passports. That’s the view of the Henley Passport Index, which periodically measures the […]
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Revealed: Big Brother Naija Show; Nigerians spent over N7.2 billion on votes alone
Statistics emanating from the final day of the Big Brother Naija Season 4 ‘Pepper Dem Gang’ episode shows that Nigerians spent a whopping N7.2 billion on votes. Announcing the results on Sunday, the host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu said that the season got over 240 million votes, out of which over 50 million votes were cast in […]
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Six things to know about Mercy, winner Big Brother Naija 2019
Here are the six things you need to know about Mercy, the winner of Big Brother Naija 2019 Pepper Dem edition. Mercy got forty-one per cent votes while Mike got 19 per cent, making her the first female winner of the competition. A total of 240 million votes were recorded for the BBNaija season 4, […]
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Former UK PM against me because I signed anti-gay law – Jonathan cries out
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says ex-Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, is against him because he signed the Ant-Same sex Marriage Bill into law. Jonathan said this while reacting to claims by Cameron that he (Jonathan) prevented UK troops from rescuing some of the 276 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram from Chibok, Borno […]
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Birthday surprise turns fatal as man shoots son-in-law dead
A Florida man, Richard Dennis, shot dead his son-in-law, Christopher Bergan, 37, who had knocked on his door at 11:30 p.m. as part of a surprise move for his (Dennis) birthday the next day. According to Washington Post, upon hearing the knock, Dennis, 61, had gripped a gun as he stepped outside his home in Gulf Breeze, […]
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Super Eagles crash out, lose on penalties to Cape Verde
Nigeria’s Super Eagles team B on Saturday crashed out of the ongoing West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations in Senegal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team lost all their games so far in the tournament. In Saturday’s encounter, the home-based Eagles lost 2-3 on penalties to Cape Verde, after […]
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