Saturday 10 December 2016

Actor Yomi Fabiyi Didn’t Marry Me Because Of Green Card – Estranged British wife


The estranged British wife of renowned Nollywood movie director, Yomi Fabiyi has said the actor did not marry her because of green card.

Anti-Drug Agency Takes Campaign To University Students

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria has taking sensitisation campaign to students of different campuses in Anambra State to warn students of the dangers of drug abuse and consumption. 

Car Bomb in Istanbul, Nearly 20 Police Wounded

A car bomb exploded in the heart of Istanbul Saturday, wounding around 20 police officers, the interior minister said, quoted by the official Anadolu news agency.

Suspected SARS Operatives Kill 25-year-Old Voter In Gokana

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A 25-year-old man has been shot dead in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, multiple reports say.

FG Asked To Add Private Security Guards To Criminal Justice System


The Nigerian government has been asked to make registered Private Guards Company (PGC) part of the criminal justice system.

PIRACY Does Not Exist In Nigeria, None Of My CDs Has Ever Been Pirated-D Banj

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Despite the numerous campaign by Nollywood stars against piracy in Nigeria, Afro Pop Singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as ‘Dbanj’  has come out to say that Nigeria is the only country where piracy doesn’t exist as his songs have never been pirated before.

INEC Releases Interim Report As Collation Commence

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an interim report on the Rivers state rerun elections.

Manchester City Was Beaten By Leicester

Jamie Vardy broke his three-month goal drought with a hat-trick as Premier League champions Leicester City sensationally inflicted a humiliating 4-2 defeat on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Saturday.

Boko Haram's Final Burial Loading Says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed confidence that the military is about to finally wipe out Boko Haram insurgents.

Rivers Rerun Election Peaceful, Says REC

The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers, Mr Aniedi Ikowak, has hailed the peaceful conduct of the rerun legislative elections.

Worshippers Dies As Church Building Collapses In Uyo

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Several worshippers have been killed in a church building collapse in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on Saturday.

Senator Advises Buhari On 2017

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The common sense Senator, Ben Bruce has given President Buhari some governance advice for 2017.Bruce, in a tweet which he posted on his Twitter timeline, said “As 2017 approaches let me warn that if we waste it blaming previous admins as we did 2016, we will move from recession to economic collapse!”.

Four Times Dalung Brings Shame To Buhari-Led Administration

Times Dalung brought shame to Buhari-led government
The ridiculous and unbelievable remarks of Barrister Solomon Dalung, a man who President Muhammadu Buhari appointed as the general overseer of Nigeria’s youth and sports, has shown that Nigeria’s sports has been placed into the hands of a complete stranger.

Obiano Turns Back On IPOB, Embraces Python Dance

Obiano turns back on IPOB, embraces Python Dance
Governor Willy Obiano of Anambra state has lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Army, in restoring peace to troubled areas within the Southeast. Chief Obiano, commended the operation Python Dance inaugurated by the Nigerian military.

Oyedepo Appeals To Nigerians To Moves Closer To God

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Dr David Oyedepo, the founder and presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide aka Winners Chapel, has said that Nigerians will experience harsher economic challenges.

I Don’t Accept Gifts Aisha Buhari Tells Nigerians

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Speaking at the launch of a new campaign against graft tagged, “Women Against Corruption” in Abuja, Aisha said she does not intend to collect gifts as the wife of the president even in the future.

OAU First-Class Graduate Dies On Graduation Day

There was an unusual silence at the 42nd convocation of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, on Friday when the death was announced of a first-class graduate, Bibilari Elebuibon.

Defeated Gambia President Rejects Election Results

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh
Barely a week after conceding defeat to opposition candidate, Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh has rejected the result of the presidential election held earlier this month.

$400m Abacha Loot: FG To Pay Swiss Govt $79m Commission

The Federal Government may have agreed to pay the Government of Switzerland $79m (N25.2bn) as part of conditions for the repatriation of almost $400m (N128bn) recovered from the family of the late military ruler, Gen. Sani Abacha.

Rerun: APC Has Declared War On Rivers People, Says Makarfi’s PDP

The Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led national caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party said in Abuja on Friday, that the All Progressives Congress has declared war on the people of Rivers State over the Saturday’s rerun election in the state.

Friday 9 December 2016

Rivers Election Rerun: Army Deploys Troops To Flash Points


The Nigerian Army on Friday directed the deployment of troops to flash points in Rivers ahead of the December 10 legislative elections rerun in the state.

Tambuwal Loses At Supreme Court


The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the appeal filled by Gov. Aminu Tambuwal seeking to stop a court action challenging the propriety of his nomination as the APC candidate for the 2015 Sokoto governorship election.

Wike Mocks Five APC Governors And Amaechi One By One At Campaign

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state takes on APC governors that were in Rivers state to campaign for APC by insulting them one by one. He said they should face the issues with their states first and not import their problems to rivers state. Wike did not spare Amaechi too.

FG Declares Monday Public Holiday To Mark Eid-El-Maulu


The Federal Government has declared Monday, Dec. 12 , as public holiday to mark the Muslim festival of Eid-El-Maulud, to celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed.

"You Disrespected Me By Withdrawing MY CSO" Wike Tells IGP

The Rivers State Governor , Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has told the Inspector General of Police , Ibrahim Idris that the surreptitious withdrawal of his Chief Security Officer has exposed his life to danger.

Thursday 8 December 2016

Quadri Faces Zhendong, Long For ITTF Award

Nigeria’s table tennis star, Aruna Quadri, will battle China’s Fan Zhendong and Ma Long as well as Japan’s Jun Mizutani for the ITTF Star Awards on Thursday.

FG Orders Separate Cut-Off Marks For Varsities, Others

The Federal Government has directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to consult with the relevant stakeholders so as to come up with new and separate cut-off marks for admission into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education from next year.

JAMB Concludes 2016 Varsity Admission

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has closed the 2016 admissions to all federal and state universities, its Registrar/Chief Executive, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, told 9jaspotlights. on Thursday.

Ghana Election: Tension Mounts Over Poll Results Delay

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Tension was mounting in Ghana on Thursday over delays in releasing the results of a nail-biting presidential election already tainted by sporadic outbreaks of violence.

See The Things A Woman Should Never Do While On Her Period

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Men accept we’re too much passionate in the midst of that “time”, so there are things you should never do while on your period.

Zaria Residents Protest Against El-Zakzaky’s Release

Residents of Gyellesu Community in Zaria, Kaduna State, have staged a peaceful protest to resist any move by government to bring back the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky to the community or any other part of the state.

Reps Move to Impose Time Limit on Ministers’ Nomination


The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill that nomination for appointment of ministers should not be later than 30 days from when the president takes oath of office.

How North is Dragging Nigeria Behind


Catchment area, quota system, these are some of the things that buried Nigeria’s education system.

Nigerian Military To Reopen Key Borno Roads After 3 Years Of Closure, Shettima Says

Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima announced on Thursday that the Nigerian military will reopen the Maiduguri-Magumeri-Gubio and Damasak roads, which have been closed for three years due to the Boko Haram scourge.

Police Warns Group Against Disrupting Public Peace in Kaduna


The Kaduna State Police Command has warned members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) against any form of procession in the state.

Central Bank Surprise Places Euro on Chaotic Ride


The euro/dollar was exposed to extreme levels of volatility during trading on Thursday following the European Central Bank’s market shaking decision to taper its monetary stimulus to the Eurozone from April 2017 until the end of December 2017 or beyond.

AEDC to deploy 65,000 meters in Niger, Kogi

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), says that plans are at advanced stage to begin mass installation of 65,000 meters in Niger and Kogi.

We Took Wrong Steps When We Came Into Power – APC


Chief John Odigie-Oyegun who is the chairman of the party admitted that the APC took some decisions that resulted in problems.

Super Falcons Seize AWCON Trophy Over Unpaid Allowances


The Super Falcons of Nigeria have revealed that they have seized the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) until the authorities concerned offset their match bonuses and allowances.

Buhari Orders What LeadsTo The Death Of Corps Members

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Defend Yourselves During Elections Amaechi Tells APC Members

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The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state to defend themselves and their votes during the upcoming Rivers rerun.

Police Reveals Why Wike's CSO Was Withdrawn

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has revealed why the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike was withdrawn.

APC Blasts Fayose For Wearing Military Camouflage, Says “Democracy Is On Life Support In Ekiti”

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has blasted Governor Ayodele Fayose for wearing military camouflage to the House of Assembly on Tuesday during his presentation of 2017 budget document.

Italian Prime Minister Resigns

Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announces his resignation during a press conference at the Palazzo Chigi after the results of the vote for a referendum on constitutional reforms, on December 4, 2016 in Rome. "My experience of government finishes here," Renzi told a press conference after the No campaign won what he described as an "extraordinarily clear" victory in the referendum on which he had staked his future. / AFP / Andreas SOLARO (Photo credit should read ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images)
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has announced his resignation, saying he takes full responsibility for the “extraordinarily clear defeat” of his package of constitutional reforms.

Buhari Inaugurates Six INEC Commissioners

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said his administration was extremely concerned about the integrity of the electoral process in the country.

$793,800 bribe: EFCC grills Justice Ajumogobia’s Children

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday grilled the children of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia at the Lagos office of the commission for several hours.

Ignore Olugbo’s And-Moremi Comment, Soyinka Tells Ooni


Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has urged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to ignore anybody, who called Moremi Ajasoro  a traitor.

Kemi Olunloyo Declares Love For Flavour’s S3xy Body

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journalist and daughter of former governor of old Oyo State, Kemi Olunyolo has got everyone talking again as she took to social media to make another controversial statement.

Drama As Fayose Presents N93.4bn Budget For 2017

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday, presented a N93.4bn Budget for 2017 tagged, “Budget of Higher Height” to the state House of Assembly in Ado Ekiti.

Wednesday 7 December 2016

MMM Will Lead To Losses, Access Bank Warns Customers

Access Bank Nigeria Plc has warned its customers to avoid dealing with Mavrodi Mondial Movement, a Ponzi scheme, which has been declared illegal by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Troops Rescue 801 Persons In Heightened Sambisa Forest Operations


Troops of the “Operation Rescue Finale” have rescued 801 persons in renewed operation to rescue remaining hostages and clear terrorists from the Sambisa Forest stronghold. 

Jonathan, Okowa Take Message Of Peace To Niger Delta Region


Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State have taken a message of peace to the creeks of the Niger Delta.

Kah-Lo Get Nominated For Grammy


The chances that the 2017 Grammy awards may produce a Nigerian winner is getting brighter with another Nigerian nomination.