Saturday 12 November 2016

370 NGOs Suspended Over Alleged Terrorist Links


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.

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,”.

Campus Entrepreneur Of The Week: ODESANYA ADESEWA Creating Exquisite Handmade Bags


Adesewa, who described herself as a creative child of God with a passion for fashion, books, and creativity, is a graduate of Redeemer’s University of Nigerian (RUN) and a postgraduate student of the University of Ibadan (UI).

Yomi Fabiyi: Actor Set To Divorce British Wife Of 4 Years Over Relocation Differences

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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

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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

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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

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The expecting duo "are so excited to be parents," an insider tells E! News and have both been "very in tune with each other's feelings" throughout the singer's pregnancy.

Funke Akindele-Bello And Hubby JJC Skillz Step Out Hand-In-Hand

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



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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

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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

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“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

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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.

Zimbabwe Court Drops Charges Against Hunter who Kill Cecil The Lion


A Zimbabwean court has thrown out charges against a local hunter accused of failing to stop the killing of the country’s most prized lion by an American dentist, his lawyer said on Friday.

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

Claudio Bravo Injury Length Yet Known


Kelechi Iheanacho's Manchester City teammate, goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has suffered a leg injury

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.

Return Igbinedion’s Loot, Edo Government Tells EFCC



Eight years after the former governor Lucky Igbinedion was convicted of money laundering and ordered to return N500 million and three houses to the Federal Government, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is yet to remit the money and property to Edo State.

Defection: South-west APC Leaders Await Tinubu's Directive



There are strong indications that a gale of defection will soon hit the All Progressives Congress in the South-West.

It was gathered that many members of the APC, who are loyal to a former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, are awaiting his directive before leaving the ruling party.

"The More I Tried To Make Edo Perfect, The More I Realise It Can't Be Done"



Outgoing Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has said he tried to make the state perfect but realised it could not be done.

This was as he apologised to all those he harassed throughout his tenure as the governor of the state.

EFCC Releases Fani-Kayode On Bail

Justice James Tsoho-led Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday granted Femi Fani-Kayode, spokesman of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign organisation, bail in the sum of N50m, and one surety in like sum.

Thursday 10 November 2016

Ondo Election: Jubilation In Omdo As The Court Of Appeal Dismisses Jimoh Ibrahim's Application (pics)


According to multiple social media sources,the Appeal Court today granted Eyitayo Jegede SAN leave of Appeal and dismissed Jimoh Ibrahim /Poroye's application.This is a step forward in reclaiming his lost to Jimoh Ibrahim

Bukola Saraki Wears 'Made In Nigeria' Outfit To National Assembly. Photos


In a bid to keep his promise on promoting Nigerian made items, senate president; Bukola Saraki, arrived tShe upper cmabers of the national assembly in a 'Made In Nigeria' outfit...

World Cup Qualifiers: Algerian National Team Arrives Uyo For World Cup Qualifier (Photos)


The Algerian National Team has arrived Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital for the World Cup Qualifying match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria happening live on Saturday 12th November 2016 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium by 5pm.

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


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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

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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

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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.

How To Cool An Angry Husband

Unlike the female counterpart, it is easier to cool an angry husband, you don't need to go on 50days dry fasting because the weapon to cool them lies within you the wife.

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.

US Election Result Prompts Protests Across US Street


Thousands of protesters rallied across the United States Wednesday expressing shock and anger over Donald Trump’s election, vowing to oppose divisive views they say helped the Republican billionaire win the presidency.