Ambode appoints 57 sole administrators for LGs

Ambode …To Swear-in new appointees Monday Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday approved the appointment of new sole administrators expected to oversee the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, Governor Ambode would on Monday, June 13, 2016, swear-in...

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See What Obiano Said At The Burial Of Richard Okeke, His Deputy’s Father

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano at the funeral service of late Chief Richard Okeke, who happens to be the father of his deputy Nkem Okeke. The governor when called upon said  the late Chief Richard Okeke, Ezuo of Enugwu-Ukwu na Umunri, father of his Deputy, was a great man who died leaving a legacy worthy of emulation by all. Governor Obiano stated this in a brief eulogy...

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After 11 months, work resumes on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Two construction giants – Julius Berger Nigeria Plc and Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) – have returned to site to resume work on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Work was suspended on the ever-busy road in July as a result of some issues with the federal government. Back then, Julius Berger relocated some equipment from its site yard near the Sagamu Interchange, and also downsized some of its...

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Abolish 36 states if Nigeria must develop

The Rosicrucian Order, otherwise known as the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC) has told President Muhammadu Buhari-led government that, for Nigeria to develop and sustain its political and economic growth, the six geopolitical zones and the 36 States must be restructured and replaced with 12 geo-economic zones. Delivering a lecture Saturday in Kaduna on the topic, “National Integration...

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Tompolo: Soldiers desecrated my shrine… seized the gods’ symbol of authority

Government Ekpemupolo, ex-militant leader better known as Tompolo, has alleged that the military seized the symbol of authority of Egbesu, a deity of warfare of the Ijaws, during the invasion of Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Delta state. At the height of attacks on oil installations soldiers laid siege to the community to arrest members of the Niger Delta Avengers, the group that...

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Oshiomhole has endorsed me as best person to succeed him – Deputy

Dr Pius Odubu Edo Deputy Governor, Dr Pius Odubu, on Saturday said Gov. Adams Oshiomhole had rated him as the best candidate for the Sept. 10 gubernatorial election in the state. Odubu, an aspirant to the governorship position on the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the claim at a reception organised for him by his team of supporters in Benin. He said that he had understudied the governor...

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IN PICTURES: Aisha Buhari Hosts Former First Ladies, Others At Aso Villa

Wife of the president Aisha Buhari yesterday hosted wives of former Nigerian Heads of state including Justice Fati Abubakar Abdulsalami, Hajiya Hadiza Shagari, Mrs Balewa, Mrs Aguiyi Ironsi , Hajiya Maryam Abacha, Mrs. Victoria Gowon and Mrs. Alex Ekweme -to a colorful meeting at the presidential villa. Also present at the meeting was the wife of senate president Toyin Saraki, wives of APC governors,...

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SHAME!!! What my father told me about death before he died - Amodu's Son

The eldest son of the late technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Abdul-Aziz Amodu, on Saturday, revealed his last moments with his father. The 26-year-old graduate from Igbinedion University, Okada, said that his last conversation with his father before his death was on Friday morning, when we discussed plans for the National Youth Service Corps programme later this month. “I...

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Discos now distributing darkness to Nigerians – Senator Sani blasts Fashola

Shehu Sani The Chairman, Senate Committee on Domestic Debt and Loans, Shehu Sani has expressed deep concern over the darkness being experienced across the country. He stressed that no excuse by power stakeholders was cogent enough to substantive hardships that Nigerians were passing through. Describing the drop in power supply as unacceptable and embarrassing, he called on President Muhammadu...

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I have been the best in the world for 20 years now

Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal national team captain and Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League with the Spanish giants and a favourite to win the 2016 Ballon D’or, says if his achievements are considered, then he’s the best player of the last two decades. Ronaldo made the claim while speaking to Italian magazine Undici, saying that he would rate himself...

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Northern Governors must secure lives, properties of Christians – CAN Chairman

Sequel to the recent killing of Christians in some Northern States of the country, the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria in charge of the 19 Northern States and the FCT, Rev. Yakubu Pam has charged State Governors from the North and President Muhammadu Buhari, to put in place adequate security measures to bring to an end the killings and attacks. Pam in a press statement issued yesterday...

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Grazing reserves policy is anti-people and should be rejected – Senator Jang

Gov. Jonah David Jang The immediate past Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau North, Jonah Jang has condemned moves by the Governor Simon Lalong led administration to implement grazing reserves policy in the State. ‎ Jang made the condemnation in a press statement signed by his Media Assistant, Clinton Garuba, made available to journalists in Jos yesterday. It reads, “The...

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We voted for a president but we now have an evangelist – Apostle Suleman

Fiery preacher and founder of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman has decried the rate at which president Muhammadu Buhari travels. The Auchi-based fearless preacher likened president Buhari’s junketing nature to that of an evangelist who moves from one place to the other. Suleiman made this comment at the just concluded Holy Ghost Convention tagged God of all flesh in his church’s...

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June 12: Osun declares Monday public holiday

Aregbesola Osun State Government, yesterday declared Monday public holiday to mark June 12 celebration. This was contained in statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti. The statement quoted Adeoti as saying: “In line with its established policy of observing June 12 of every year as Democracy Day, the State Government of Osun has declared Monday, June 13...

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Abike Dabiri replies ex-Indian Minister calling for ban on Nigerians

Abike Dabiri-Erewa Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, has described the statement by Ravi Naik, a former Indian Chief Minister, on Nigerians as “condescending and unacceptable”. In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa said the call by Naik for a ban by the Central Government of India...

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London Opens First N*ked Restaurant Where Staff Wear 'Nothing' (Photos)

A restaurant where the waiters attend to customers unclad has opened in the United Kingdom with a big bang. Two Journalists at the Bunyadi restaurant London's first n*ked restaurant which boasts 46,000 people on its waiting list opened its doors last night in a secret location in south east London. The head chef of London's newest out-there dining experience said he hoped that being n*de will...

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Actress Uche Ogbodo speaks about her personal demon in new interview

Popular actress, Uche Ogbodo, has not been as vibrant on the television screen as she used to be some years ago. Prior to now, the screen diva was in virtually all movies released till she got married and subsequently got pregnant. Unfortunately, her marriage did not last up to a month before it crumbled like a pack of cards. However, before her fallout with her husband, she got pregnant. In interviews...

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Afenifere asks Buhari to publish result of June 12 election

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), a socio-political organisation in the south-west, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to publish the result of the June 12, 1993 election, won by the late MKO Abiola. Olawale Oshun, chairman of the organisation made the demand on Saturday, saying as a “beneficiary of a ballot revolution” Buhari owed Nigerians the duty of declassifying the result of that...

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Six- year-old girl burnt to death in Lagos church

The Lagos State Fire Service said a six-year-old girl was burnt to death in a church in the early hours of Saturday in Egbeda area of the state. The Director of the service, Mr. Rasak Fadipe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident occurred at about 2:00am at Faith Revival Church. Fadipe said the inferno affected the church boys’ quarters while a vigil was going on at the main...

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Militants declare ceasefire, demand immediate release of Dasuki

The joint revolutionary council of the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF), which claims to be the highest organ of “all the freedom fighting body” in the Niger Delta, has declared ceasefire. The group had earlier threatened to launch six missiles in the region and to also shut Nigeria’s airspace, but it said it decided to do otherwise after the federal government offered to dialogue. However,...

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Nigerian Actress, Tonto Dikeh Rocks on Her 31st Birthday Party (Photos)

Tonto Dikeh and Churchill Oladunni Tonto Dikeh who has added weight due to the toll of child birth has celebrated her 31st birthday in style with her husband, Churchill Oladunni. Light-skinned Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh shared these photos on her Instagram handle as she celebrated her birthday that was organized by her hubby who happens to be the nephew of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. The...

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Nigerian Customs Arrests Chinese Nationals for Smuggling Elephant Tusks

Officials of the Nigerian Customs Service have apprehended Chinese nationals in the illegal trafficking of elephant tusks Attempts by two Chinese nationals to smuggle 678 pieces of elephant tusks and other prohibited items out of Nigeria failed on Friday as they were arrested by the officials of the Nigerian Customs Service at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The other...

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Actor IK Ogbonna’s Wife Sonia Shares Collage Of Her Post Baby Body Journey To Encourage Ladies

Actor Ik Ogbonna’s wife, Sonia is one celebrity wife that is definitely proud of her post-baby bod and she continues to shove photos of her adorable body in our faces. But this time, she claims to be using it to educate the ladies. She explained that her amazing post-baby bod isn’t based on good genes but good management of her life and body. This is how she captioned the photo below: I know...

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SO SO SAD!!! Amodu Shuaibu set to be buried amid tears (photos)

Nigerians are still trying to come to terms with the death of Amodu Shuaibu, ex-coach of the Super Eagles and technical adviser to the Nigeria Football Federation. The NFF had announced the death of Amodu Shuaibu in the early hours of today, June 11. However, NAIJ has gathered that Shuaibu was said to have complained of heart problems yesterday and was prayed for in the afternoon. He drove...

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States not ready for Buhari’s national school meal project scheme …say no fund to implement scheme

The much-touted Federal Government’s national Home-Grown School Feeding Programme launched in Abuja on Thursday may suffer a setback as many state governments complain of lack of financial resources to embark on the project, investigation by Saturday PUNCH has revealed. The school meal programme is one of the cardinal campaign promises of the ruling All Progressives Congress. While the Federal...

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