Over 50 Tankers Razed by Fire Outbreak in Delta (Photo)

A major inferno has hit the refinery in Warri as many tankers have been engulfed by a raging fire in Delta State. Over fifty petroleum tankers have so far been destroyed in a fire outbreak at the Ekpan Tankers Park near the Warri Refinery in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The inferno which began at about 7pm on Friday was still raging at about 10am on Saturday. Delta State fire...

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We’ve not reached promised land yet at 56 – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the stunted and impaired development of Nigeria, 56 years after attaining a state nationhood. Obasanjo said Nigeria is not yet where it ought to be at 56 but expressed the hope that the sundry challenges bogging the country down would be surmounted. He spoke on Saturday during a lecture organised by the Youth Fellowship of the Owu Baptist Church,...

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Buhari’s silence on House budget scandal ‘a blessing’ — Jibrin

Suspended lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Saturday said President Buhari’s hands-off approach to the budget padding scandal was actually “a blessing in disguise”. Mr. Jibrin has accused the leadership of the House of Representatives of fraud. His colleagues accused him of denting the image of the National Assembly, and suspended him on Wednesday for 180 legislative days following a brief inquiry. A...

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Kano declares Tuesday public holiday

Kano state government has declared Tuesday, October 4th as Public Holiday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic calendar 1438 A.H. The Islamic New Year is on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the lunar Islamic calendar. The state government had on Friday, 30th September, 2016 organized a prayer session at the Government House Mosque in Kano, to usher in the new Islamic year, which...

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Nigeria cannot be intimidated by economic sabotage – Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Saturday said the recurring political disagreements among various interest groups in Nigeria were not justifiable reasons for the economic sabotage witnessed in some parts of the country. Governor Oshiomhole, who spoke during the 56th Independence Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, also said despite the destruction of public infrastructure...

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Recession: National Assembly offers 20-point resolution to Buhari

To overcome the economic recession in the country, the National Assembly has sent twenty point resolutions to the Executive arm of government. The Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of the 56th Independence anniversary at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Saturday. According to him, the National Assembly has already started implementing...

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Samsung’s Note 7 phones back on sale after recall

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones went back on sale in South Korea on Saturday, a report said. Almost a month after the electronics giant was forced to undertake a worldwide recall of the devices due to the risk of them catching fire. “The new phones have been fitted with new batteries, they will go on sale again in Europe on Oct. 28,’’ a spokesman said. Samsung launched the recall...

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I warned Jonathan's government about the recession – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he foresaw and warned about Nigeria’s current recession two years ago, but said he was ignored. Mr. Obasanjo said he was concerned about recession when he saw how “recklessly” the Goodluck Jonathan administration spent the country’s resources. The former president spoke on Saturday in an Independence Day message at a lecture organised by the Youth Fellowship...

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EXCLUSIVE: Turkish govt begins massive deportation of Nigerian students

The Turkish government has commenced a massive deportation of Nigerian students resident in the country, TheCable can report. Rukkaya Usman, a Nigerian student deported from the country, said the Turkish government does not give a reason for the action. Usman, a final year student of political science and international relations at the University of Melikseh, told TheCable on Saturday that she...

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FG revoked Tompolo’s NIMASA contract – but Rivers APC chairman now has it

A contract, which the federal government terminated from Government Ekpemupolo, a militant leader known as Tompolo, has been awarded to Davies Akanya, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state. Tompolo’s Global West Vessel Specialists Nigeria Limited (GWVSNL) got the contract, which is about debt recovery and surveillance, under the former administration. According to THISDAY,...

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Man Spends $26,000 on Surgery to Look Like David Beckham, Plans Even More

We will let you be the judge if this has been money well spent. A 19-year-old UK man has spent $26,000 (about N8.1m) on surgery to look like football star David Beckham. Jack Johnson spent the money on procedures for his cheeks, chin, eyebrows, lips, teeth and tanning injections to try to obtain the Beckham look. Jack Johnson The man is unemployed and in debt, but estimates that it will...

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‘I Thought God Had Forgiven Me’ – Says Suspect Arrested For Kidnap and Murder of poly student

Azuazu (left), Ikenna Osuji (right) Ikenna Osuji, a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State, who was working as a taxi driver along to finance his studies, lost his life on May 25, 2016, in Port-Harcout, Rivers State, in the hands of kidnappers when he drove into a land where Chinedu Azuazu, 30, was a security guard, Punchng reports. Ikenna was fairly known to Azuazu because he...

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15 Nigerians on trial in Dubai for robbery worth millions in different currencies

Three Nigerians men and a woman, together with eleven other accomplices currently on the run, were charged in the Court of First Instance on Thursday, September 29th, with attacking two Pakistani men and robbing them of millions in different currencies, belonging to their employer. The 11 others on the run, including another woman, are being accused in the same case of possessing the stolen money....

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Paris Government Approves Creation Of A City For Completely Na ked People

Paris is set to have an official nu dist park after officials voted in favour of the plans on Monday night. The park could open as soon as next summer, AFP reports, and two main wooded areas on the outskirts of the city, the Bois de Boulogne and the Bois de Vincennes, are being considered as possible options. Naturism is popular among some Parisians but public nu dity is forbidden unless taking...

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Saraki, Dogara, Ekweremadu, Kalu, govs, US, others speak on journey so far

Eminent Nigerians yesterday used the celebration of Nigeria’s 56th Independence celebration to review the state of the nation. Nigeria witnessing loss of foreign confidence –Atiku Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar yesterday said Nigeria was witnessing loss of foreign confidence for her inability to resolve the economic downturn fast. According to him, there has been a slowdown of badly needed...

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Chad, Niger forces kill 123 Boko Haram in crackdown

A joint military operation between Chad and Niger has killed 123 Boko Haram militants since July and recovered a significant quantity of weapons, Niger’s Defence Ministry said on Friday. Allied Chadian-Nigerien forces launched an offensive against the Islamists after a surprise attack in Niger killed 30 of the country’s troops in early June, its deadliest ever attack there. Defence Ministry spokesman...

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THE PRESIDENCY: WHY BUHARI CAN’T CHANGE CABINET NOW

Ministers took charge four months ago Economy to top Independence Day broadcast PDP was reckless with corruption –President Indications have emerged that President Muhammadu Buhari is not ready to make any changes in his cabinet. There have however been calls by concerned Nigerians for the President to appoint competent individuals that will assist him deliver. A competent presidency source...

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Unbelievable!!! Python Dies After Sinking Its Fangs Into a Model's Breast (Photos)

The python biting the model's breast A python has left people in shock after it sunk its fangs into a model's breast resulting in its death. A surgically enhanced Israeli model Orit Fox got more than she bargained for when the massive boa constrictor took objection to her over familiarity and reacted by biting into her breast. Shockingly, the snake died from silicone poisoning while Ms Fox survived...

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Buhari presides over low-key 56th independence anniversary

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja presided over the celebration of Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary with former Head of State, retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and other personalities in attendance. The low-key event, which took place at the Presidential Villa, was Buhari’s second independence celebration since he took over the leadership of...

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Ekiti@20: Gov Fayose commends Abacha, Fayemi

As Ekiti State celebrated the 20th anniversary of its creation on Saturday, Governor Ayodele Fayose, has commended the heroic contributions of the late military ruler, Gen Sanni Abacha for his vision leading to the creation of the state. Fayose, also commended the tremendous contributions of the past military and civilian administrations of Col. Mohammed Usman,‎ Commodore Atanda Yusuf, Dr Kayode...

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Angelina Jolie gets temporary full custody of her kids with Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reportedly struck a temporary custody agreement Friday that will grant full physical custody of the couple's six children to Angelina Jolie while Brad Pitt will be subjected to random voluntary drug testing and an initial supervised visit with his kids. According to TMZ reports, the initial visit, will be supervised by a therapist who will then decide if Pitt's...

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President Buhari outlines programmes to revive nation’s economy

The Federal Government says it has outlined various developmental programmes that will revive the nation’s economy, restore the value of the naira and “drive hunger from our land.’’ President Muhammadu Buhari said this in a national broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary in Abuja on Saturday . Buhari said the programmes, included the constructions and rehabilitation of new...

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Sam Allardyce faces ban from football

Former England coach Sam Allardyce is facing a football ban. He could be charged with bringing the game into disrepute according to FA chief executive Martin Glenn. Allardyce was axed on Tuesday after just 67 days and one game in charge after being filmed giving advice to undercover reporters on how to get around FA transfer rules. Glenn confirmed last night that Allardyce could be charged...

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Fake army General arrsted by NSCDC in Niger State

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State on Saturday said it had apprehended a suspected fake army general in Minna. Commander Philip Ayuba, Commandant of NSCDC, in the state made the disclosure while presenting the suspect before newsmen in Minna. “The suspected fake army General you are seeing specialises in defrauding unemployed applicants by promising them job in either...

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Community in Shock as Man Turns Into a Cat After Failed Money Rituals

Mallam Kantanka performing some rituals to bring back Kwadwo Kumasi A man who wanted to make money through ritual means has landed in trouble after he allegedly turned into a cat to the shock of people. The desire among three friends from Asante Bekwai in the Ashanti Region to become rich overnight by way of rituals (Sakawa) turned bizarre when one of them allegedly turned into a cat after sleeping...

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Omg!!! Cossy Orjiakor Breaks Internet By Celebrating Nigeria's Independence Completely Topless (Photos)

Big-chested actress, Cossy Orjiakor is celebrating Nigeria's Independence as it turns 56 with eye-popping topless photos. Cossy Orjiakor posing topless with Nigerian flags Well endowed Nigerian actress, Cossy Orjiakor has set inter on fire after she posted topless photos of herself celebrating Nigeria's Independence. Nigeria turned 56 today after gaining independence from Britain in 1960....

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Shocking!!! Newborn Baby Found Alive in Suitcase Beside Skeleton of Another Infant

Residents of a town have been shocked by the discovery of an infant and are now investigating to figure out who the parents are. According to Hannover prosecutors on Friday, a 22-year-old German woman is under investigation for manslaughter after German police found a suitcase in her apartment with a newborn baby girl inside along with the skeleton of another infant. A 19-year-old man who was...

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Revealed: House of Reps Members Pocket At Least 20 million Naira Monthly...See Shocking Details

Members of the House of Representatives have been exposed after fresh revelation by a member shows that they pocket N10 to N20 million each month. Embattled former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin has made a shocking revelation that the members of Nigeria's House of Representatives each receive at N10m to N20 million monthly. In fact, he revealed further that...

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