Monday 28 December 2015

MIKEL OBI AND ODION IGHALO REWRITES THE RECORD BOOKS


It was a good weekend for Nigeria in the English Premier League as Super Eagles duo of Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo attained new heights with their respective clubs. Odion Ighalo struck in the 2-2

NIGERIA SUSPENDS TOP AIRPORT OFFICIALS OVER TURKISH AIRLINES FIASO


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The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has ordered the suspension of three top officials of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over the recent incident involving Turkish Airlines at

CUTE PHOTO OF NWANKWO KANU WITH HIS FAMILY


Legendary footballer Kanu with his wife Amara and their three children...

BUHARI SAYS THOSE INDICTED IN ARMS DEALS SCANDAL WILL BE SENT TO JAIL

President Buhari says those who are found guilty in the $2.1 billion arms deal fraud will be sent to jail. He said this in a recent interview with BBC Hausa

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR HIT BY STRAY BULLET


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According to reports making the rounds, an actor named Charles ‘Igwe 2pac’ Okocha had a close shave with death after he was hit by a stray bullet at a wedding ceremony held in Nnewi, Anambra

LIONEL MESSI WINS BEST PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD IN DUBAI

Lionel Messi won the Best Player of the Year award at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai last night and he's the overwhelming favorite to scoop the Ballon d'or 2015 best player of the year award in

DON JAZZY TO QUIT SINGING IN 2016


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Music fans of Don Jazzy have already started missing him since he announced his intention to stop singing from 2016, which is only few days away.

NUPENG ASSURES OF PETROL AVAILABILITY


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The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on Monday said petrol would soon be available in filling stations across the country.

OSUN ASSEMBLY MINORITY LEADER DIES AT 48YRS


The minority leader in the Osun State House of Assembly, Honourable Samson Dejo Makinde, died yesterday December 27th at the age of 48 after battling with an undisclosed ailment at a private

DAYO AMUSA ESCAPES DEATH IN ROAD MISHAP


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A top Yoruba actress, Dayo Amusa, has every reason to glorify God because He averted what could have been a big tragedy in a near-death accident in the early hours of December 28, 2015.

SYRIAN ANTI ISIS JOURNALIST AND DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKER ASSASINATED IN TURKEY

A prominent Syrian journalist and documentary film maker known for his anti-Daesh/ISIS films has been assassinated in Turkey's Southern Anatolia region. (Daesh is a terrorist group affiliated to the

FORTE OIL FINED N4,2M FOR HOARDING PETROL IN KANO


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A committee set up by Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, to prevent hoarding of petrol and selling above official rate, has fined a Forte Oil filling station in the state the sum of N4.2million.

PICTURES FROM OLAMIDE'S CONCERT IN LAGOS


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The most anticipated concert of the year Olamide Live In Concert (OLIC) 2, took place yesterday, Sunday, December 27, 2015, at the Eko Convention Center of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria

FRANK EDWARDS RECOVERS HIS STOLEN CAR


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Popular gospel artiste, Frank Edward, is so thankful to God for a surprising miracle that occurred at second roundabout at Lekki.

MAIDUGURI RESIDENTS LINE UP TO IDENTIFY CORPSES OF RELATIVES KILLED DURING BOKO HARAM ATTACK


Residents of Maiduguri, Borno state filed outside a morgue in one of the state general hospitals to

SHIITE KILLINGS: NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN LEADERS CONDEMN IRANIAN ANALYST FOR DANGEROUS STATEMENT


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The National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, has described as falsehood, the recent allegation of a conspiracy between the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN , the Boko Haram sect and the

33YRS OLD FOOTBALLER ALFREDO PACHECO SHOT DEAD BY GUNMEN OUTSIDE PETROL STATION

Alfredo Pacheco, a 33 year old footballer who is also the most capped footballer for El Salvador national football team was shot dead by a gunman outside a petrol filling station in Santa Ana yesterday Dec. 27th. Pacheco was a defender who played

NIGERIAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING IN MALAYSIA

A Malaysian high court this morning Dec. 28th sentenced a 37 year old Nigerian man identified as Ekene Collins Isaac to death by hanging after he was found guilty of trafficking 915.6 grammes of

INTERVIEW: OIL WORKERS WILL RESIST FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL - PENGASSAN PRESIDENT


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The national president of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Francis Johnson, tells PREMIUM TIMES how workers view the proposed

RIBADU IN SURPRISE VISIT TO BISI AKANDE


Nuhu Ribadu and two of Mr. Akande's granddaughters at Ila-Orangun on Sunday
A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, on Sunday showed up at the Ila-Orangun country home of a national leader of the All Progressives Congress for

MAN WHO ATTEMPTED TO STEAL PLANTAIN TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS GOT MORE THAN HE BARGAINED

A young man was brutally attacked with a matchet after he attempted to steal plantain from a farm to celebrate Christmas. The incident occurred at Akyem Nsutem in Eastern region, Ghana, on Friday December, 25. The victim identified as Edem,

ADEWALE AYUBA GIVES OUT DAUGHTER IN MARRIAGE


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Singer, Adewale Ayuba, is today December 28, 2015, a happy father as he gave out his daughter’s hand in marriage.

BREAKING NEWS: FRESH EXPLOSION KILLS MANY IN MAIDUGURI MOSQUE


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At least 20 persons were killed in a fresh explosion in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Monday morning, as residents gathered around a mosque in Buraburin, behind the Federal High Court in the

OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND INTERCEPTS TANKER WITH STOLEN FUEL

The Ogun State Police Command says its operatives attached to Sagamu Division intercepted a truck loaded with vandalised Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Sagamu area of the state on December 27,

SCORES KILLED AS 2 FEMALE SUICIDE BOMBERS ATTACKS ADAMAWA STATE


Scores of people were killed after two female suicide bombers attacked a busy motor park in

Friday 25 December 2015

FOLUKE DARAMOLA SPECULAR LOOK IN MAKE OVER SHOOTS


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Popular Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola looks amazing and beautiful in a new makeover photo shots.
The performer who officially started her television programme ‘The Morning after Show’ on galaxy television

NNEWI GAS EXPLOSION: POLICE RECOVERS TWO MORE BODIES


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The Anambra Police Command said on Friday that eight persons died in Thursday’s explosion at a gas plant in Nnewi, near Awka.

DONT ASK ME WHY I SMOKE - RONKE ODUSANYA


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Nollywood actress, Ronke Odusanya, recently got thumps up from fans after she released some artistic stunning photos to pass a message across.

KANO GOVT INDICTS BOYS SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS SEXUAL ABUSE


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A panel set up by the Kano State Government to investigate allegations of sodomy among students and teachers at the Hassan Gwarzo College has found the school culpable in the offence.

FINALLY TIWA SAVAGE REVEALS BABY'S FACE


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Mavin records first lady, Tiwa Savage, has been in the news for some time now since delivering her baby some months back.

NIGERIA MILITARY CHIEFS SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH TROOPS, PLEDGE TO EFFECTIVELY END INSURGENCY


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The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Dan-Ali, has assured soldiers fighting insurgency in the North East of government’s determination to provide the needed logistics to expeditiously end insurgency in the country.

THOUSANDS ESCAPE DEATH IN MAIDUGURI AS CIVILIAN JTF INTERCEPT BOMBS CONCEALED IN FOOD FLASKS


A cross section of Civilian JTF fighters in the North-East
Thousands of Muslims celebrating Maulud, which is the birthday of holy Prophet Muhammad, on Thursday escaped what would have possibly been an all-time record calamity, had some eagled-eyed vigilante

BOVI ACQUIRES NEW HOME AS CHRISTMAS GIFT


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Still in the mood of Christmas, Nigerian celebrities are really trying their best to make this Christmas a memorable one by getting exotic gifts for themselves.

MEET THE MAN WHO MARRIED PUTIN'S DAUGHTER AND THEN MADE A FORTUNE

Katerina Putin, younger daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin got married to Kirill Shamalov, son of an old friend of Putin. Their wedding celebrations took place in February 2013, at Igora, a small ski resort

WHY WE ACCEPTED N120M FROM EX-NSA DASUKI AND NEWPAPER PROPRIETORS


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The Newspapers Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, NPAN, has dissociated itself from the alleged unlawful diversion of $2.1 billion meant for the procurement of arms by the immediate National Security Adviser,

CHICAGO BLACK CHRISTMAS PROTESTERS MARCH AGAINST VIOLENCE

Several hundred protesters against police killings of black men marched on Thursday along Chicago's Michigan Avenue, calling for Mayor Rahm Emanuel to step down and aiming to disrupt Christmas Eve

GOSSIPS, BACKBITING AND BACKSTABBING TRIED TO SEPERATE THIS BEAUTIFUL AND DYNAMIC ACTRESSES


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We can call them beautiful and dynamic people who have been long in their friendship especially when one takes a look at the closeness and breakups of some friendships seen in the Yoruba movie industry, one is left

AMERICANS HELD HOSTAGE IN IRAN WIN COMPENSATION 36YRS LATER

After spending 444 days in captivity, and more than 30 years seeking restitution, the Americans taken hostage at the United States Embassy in Tehran in 1979 have finally won compensation.

IN A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE, BISHOP KUKAH CONDEMNS EMBARRASSING BILLIONS IN NIGERIAN CHURCHES


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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has condemned the investment of billions of naira into the running of today’s churches in Nigeria.

Thursday 24 December 2015

NIGERIAN GOVT TO DEVELOP NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN - AMAECHI


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The Nigerian government on Wednesday said it was in the process of developing a national transportation master plan that would help in diversifying the nation’s economy.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH UCHE OGBODO'S FACE?


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Some people are naturally good at making up themselves likewise doing same to others but the judgment being passed on others can be sometimes hurt.

MAN U COACH VAN GAAL STORMS OUT OF PRESS CONFERENCE WHEN ASKED ABOUT HIS FUTURE

Under pressure Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal yesterday stormed out of a press conference ahead of boxing day's clash with Stoke city after he was asked questions about his future by the press. In a press

PDP URGES NIGERIANS NOT TO INSULT BUHARI


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The Peoples Democratic Party has urged Nigerians to use this year’s Eid-El-Maulud and Christmas to offer special prayers for the unity and stability of the nation as well as recommit their individual and collective

MIRACLE BABY WHOSE LIFE SUPPORT WAS TURNED OFF MAKES AMAZING RECOVERY

A couple who said a final farewell to their baby daughter as her life support machine was turned off told of her miracle recovery. Francesca and Lee Moore-Williams, 41 and 44, cried as they held Bella’s hand and

INTERVIEW: WHY BUHARI INSISTED ON AMAECHI, FASHOLA IN HIS CABINET DESPITE MASSIVE OPPOSITION - ITSE SAGAY


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PT: Let’s talk about the Presidential Advisory Committee of which you are chairman. How far has the committee gone with its assignment and are there any challenges so far?
Sagay: You know, obviously, that it’s not everything we do that I can say. The committee, to a certain extent,

FEMI FALANA CALLS FOR PROSECUTION OF BURATAI AND OTHERS OVER ARMY/SHIITE ATTACK

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has called on President Buhari to prosecute the Chief of Army staff Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai and the soldiers that partook in the shooting of Shiite members during a clash with the Islamic group in Zaria,

PHOTO OF A WOMAN WEARING A SEE THROUGH REVEALING OUTFIT BEEN TAKEN BY PASSERS BY


The woman left nothing to imagination as she appeared on the streets of Limpopo, South Africa, wearing a see-through net dress which left her bare butts on full display. People happily took photos and shared online...

HE PULLS CARS WITH HIS TEETH AND CANT BE BROUGHT DOWN BY 15 MEN, MEET THE 77YR OLD AKWA IBOM SUPERMAN

This Akwa Ibom man said to be 77 years old performs amazing feats such as pulling a car with his teeth and eating bottles.