Turkey has halted the activities of 370 non-governmental groups including human rights and children’s organisations over their alleged terrorist links, the government said as it widens purges following a failed coup in July.
Saturday, 12 November 2016
Osinbajo Visits NSE, Wants More Companies Listed
The Federal Government is determined to encourage more companies to list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).
RCCG pastor’s son stabbed to death in Bar
At about 2am on Sunday, November 6, 21-year-old Solomon Odekunle was seen stumbling out of a popular hangout, Piper’s Bar and Grill, in Ottawa, Canada, with blood gushing out of his neck.
Governor Udom Promises Super Eagles $10,000 Per Goal
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has promised Super Eagles players $10,000 for every unreplied goal they score against Algeria, in Saturday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Mimiko’s Food Palliatives To Benefit Over 70000 Women
No fewer than 70,000 women in Ondo State will benefit from the second phase of the state’s food palliative programne tagged “Eto Kaadi Igbeayo,”.
Yomi Fabiyi: Actor Set To Divorce British Wife Of 4 Years Over Relocation Differences
Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi, has announced his decision to end his marriage to his British wife of four years due to irreconcilable differences.
South Africa Sets To Prosecute Finance Minister For Fraud
South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will be prosecuted for fraud, officials said AFP reports that Gordhan was appointed only late last year to calm panicked investors after President Jacob Zuma sacked two finance ministers within four days.
Headies 2016: Yung6ix Accuses Organisers Of Tribalistic Bias
Talented rapper, Onome Onokohwomo better known as Yung6ix, has joined the fast growing list of Nigerian artistes venting against the organisers of this years Headies awards following the release of the nominees list.
From Nude Model To America’s First Lady Says Melania Trump
Donald Trump of the Republican Party surprised the world when he defeated Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party to win the United States presidential election.
$2.1BN Arms Scandal: Jonathan Won’t Testify For Dasuki, Say Sources
The Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan will not be appearing as a defence witness in the trial of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), Saturday PUNCH has learnt.
Taylor Swift's Alleged Stalker Arrested for Following Her in Texas
Taylor Swift can rest a bit more easily—at least for today—as another one of her alleged stalkers has been arrested.
Friday, 11 November 2016
Russell Wilson Has First-Time Dad "Jitters" But Is Already Getting Hands-On Experience With Baby Future
Armed Robbers Write Ogun Residents, Demand Money And Christmas Gifts
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP, Ahmed Iliyasu, has called on residents of Anglican Road, Ilupewo community in Ado-Odo-Otta Local Government Area of the state to remain calm after they reportedly received a letter from suspected armed robbers of an impending visit.
NDLEA Charges Five NAHCO Staff With Ephedrine Smuggling At Abuja Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has filed charges against officials of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) at the Federal High Court, Abuja over an attempt to smuggle 144kg of ephedrine to Maputo, Mozambique.
GEJ Appeals To Americans To Stop The Anti- Trump Protest
The Former President Jonathan took to his Facebook page to appeal to Americans to stop the Anti-Trump protests.
Man Who Stole Pot Soup To Feed Himself And Children Blames It On Economic Recession
A vigilante group in Igbogene Vigilance Committee in Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state recently arrested a father of two for stealing a pot of soup, 12 wraps of fufu and a half basin of garri flour.
What Donald Trump Would Do To Nigeria When He Assumes Office, Wole Soyinka Open Up
Nobel Prize winner, Professor Wole Soyinka has said that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would withdraw support in Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram insurgents
REUBEN ABATI: The Sad News Of Trump
“Democracy is tricky; it sometimes ends up as a parody of itself. When the people clamour for change, they can vote with their hearts, and prove impervious to plain sight reason, and overlook likely pitfalls. We can only hope that Donald Trump does not become the symbol of the change that Americans are seeking. That would be sad indeed for the free world.” – Reuben Abati, “Anything Can Happen in America”, The Guardian, March 6, 2016.
MTV EMAs: Organisers Apologise, Explain Why Award Was Withdrawn From Wizkid
Organisers of the MTV EMAs have apologised for the confusion they created when they withdrew the ‘Best African Act’ they awarded to Wizkid and gave same to Tanzania’s Ali Kiba.
FG Will Not Revoke Power Sector Contracts, Says Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Raji Fashola, on Thursday said the Federal Government would not revoke the privatisation of the nation’s power sector.
What Now For Muslims in Trump's America?
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s most divisive promises — to ban Muslims from entering America — disappeared from his campaign website before reappearing on Thursday.
Conte Reveals Intention On Playing Ultra-Attacking
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed he planned on playing a 4-2-4 formation with the Stamford Bridge side this season before tweaking his system.
No ‘Sharia Law Bill’ Before Reps – Spokesman
The House of Representatives on Thursday clarified that it has not passed any Shariah law bill. This is reaction to some media reports that the House had surreptitiously passed the bill into law.
Two lovers Die While Making Love in A Car After Turning Heater On
Two lovers died from carbon monoxide poisoning while having sex in a car, because they had turned on the ignition to keep warm.
Algeria Coach Reveals 'weak-link' in Super Eagles Team
Algeria Coach Georges Leekens has told his team to make the most of the weakest link already identified in the Super Eagles.
Rohr Prepare Eagles ready for Algeria’s counter attacks
Super Eagles Manager Gernot Rohr has said he is not oblivious of the tactics his counterpart in the Algerian team Georges Lekeens is going to adopt when the two sides meet in a World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Saturday but his players
Edo Leaders Vow To Resist Attempt To Remove Oyegun
BENIN CITY—THE Concerned Edo Leaders of Thought, CELT, yesterday described as arrant nonsense, the call for the removal of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, asserting that it would resist any attempt to force the former Permanent Secretary out of office.
Senate Returns 2016-2018 MTEF And $29.9bn Loan Request To Buhari
The face-off between the Senate and the executive of government over the alleged shoddy preparation of 2016-2018 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), as well as the poor handling of $30 billion external borrowing plan, is yet to be resolved as the upper chamber has returned both documents to the executive.
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Bumper Harvest: Kebbi Surpasses One Million Tonnes Of Rice
The importance of Agriculture to the economy cannot be quantified more especially in the present economic crunch where all other sources of revenue have dwindled. Besides, agriculture is the only dependable activity that could guarantee food security apart from its economic benefits, hence, the federal government saw the need to diversify the economy with much priority to agriculture.
Toyin Aimakhu’s Ex, Adeniyi Johnson Allegedly Impregnates Colleague, Seyi Edun
Toyin Aimakhu‘s ex husband, Adeniyi Johnson, has allegedly put another actress, Seyi Edun in the family way accordinbg to eye-witnesses who squealed to popular blogger, Stella Dimorko Korkus.
Shocking! N ude Pictures Of Upcoming Female Star Leaked
Leaked n ude pictures of an upcoming actress LYMA OREFEKO who played the role of SHEWAin the online photo-novel FAME & LUV has gone viral See More Picture:
CHINKO EKUN: I'm Leaving YBNL He Opens Up To Celeb Police
YBNL rapper, Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel popularly known as Chinko Ekun has confirmed his imminent exit from the label. The label owner, Olamide skipped the rapper’s name in a recent interview while listing artistes who were going on the label tour.
How 9ice Escaped Robbery Attack In Lagos
The multiple award-winning singer was heading to a show on the Island and about to swing towards the Anthony Village bridge to connect the Gbagada Expressway when an ash-coloured SUV with four armed men inside abruptly stopped and blocked 9ice’s Mercedes Benz car.
Divorce Case: Pitt Wins Angelina Jolie
An investigation into whether Brad Pitt was abusive toward his son on a private flight in September says the case has been closed with no finding of abuse by the actor, a source familiar with the inquiry said Wednesday.
Power Privatisation Wont Be Reverse On Any Ground, Says Fashola
Babatunde Fashola, minister of power, works and housing, says the ministry of power, under his leadership will not cancel power privatisation on any grounds.
Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC Return To NPFL
Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC secured a return to the Nigeria Professional Football League after three years in exile following a 4-1 victory against Gateway United in a rescheduled NNL week 14 clash on Wednesday.
NNPC To Name Firms For Nigeria’s 2017 Oil Lifting Next Month
Indications emerged yesterday that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) may announce the names of companies qualified for the lifting of the country’s crude oil for 2017 by mid-December.
GEJ Congratulates Donald Trump, Salutes Clinton For Conceding
I congratulate America's choice, President-elect Donald J. Trump, and I also salute Hillary Clinton for conceding. Having taking this route myself, I know it takes great self sacrifice and shows her strength of character.
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