Abuja based legal practitioner, Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe, has filed a
notice at the Federal High Court Abuja withdrawing the suit he filed
challenging the authenticity of President Buhari's Cambridge West
African School Certificate WASC. Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe in the suit alleged
that President Buhari did not sit for the Cambridge West African School
Certificate WASC) in 1961 as he claimed.
The notice for the discontinuance of the suit dated June 27th reads in
part ;
“Take note that the plaintiff in this originating
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Thursday, 30 June 2016
''Pope Francis Calls For Peaceful Coexistence Among Osun Residents''
Pope Francis has called for peaceful coexistence among
Nigerians, particularly residents of Osun State, irrespective of the
socio-cultural and religious beliefs.
The Pope made the appeal during a visit of the Roman Catholic Church
to Governor Rauf Aregbesola at the Government House in Osogbo, the state
capital.
The Catholic Pontif, who
The Catholic Pontif, who
IRI POLL: BUHARI’S ANTI-CORRUPTION FIGHT POLARISES NIGERIA
President
Muhammadu Buhari’s crusade against corruption might have brought about a
major division between the northern and southern parts of the country
leading to a growing lack of unity of purpose on national issues.
A poll released on Tuesday by
A poll released on Tuesday by
WOLE SOYINKA - NIGERIA’S SOVEREIGNTY IS NEGOTIABLE,
Nobel laureate,
Prof. Wole Soyinka, has lent his voice to the growing calls for the
restructuring of the Nigerian federation, saying the sovereignty of the
nation is negotiable.
Speaking during a visit to Punch Place, the corporate headquarters of Punch Nigeria Limited, Kilometre 14, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, on Tuesday, Soyinka said
Speaking during a visit to Punch Place, the corporate headquarters of Punch Nigeria Limited, Kilometre 14, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, on Tuesday, Soyinka said
''CAPTAIN ELECHI AMADI DIES AT 82''
ONE of Africa’s finest novelist, poet and dramatist Captain Elechi
Amadi died Wednesday at the Good Heart hospital in Port Harcourt at the
age of 82. A member of the family , Bar Wabueze Amadi, confirmed the
development to the Vanguard newspaper on phone, saying he passed on at
about 3: 45pm at the hospital. The late captain Elechi Amadi
''Ike Shorunmu joins Ikorodu United''
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper coach, Ike Shorunmu
has joined the top-flight newcomers, Ikorodu United as goalkeeper
trainer for the rest of the on-going season, this is according to
supersport.com.
The Oga Boys have equally beefed up their technical bench with the appointment of former Nigerian international and Giwa FC coach, Shakiru Giwa as assistant coach.
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) struggling side had
The Oga Boys have equally beefed up their technical bench with the appointment of former Nigerian international and Giwa FC coach, Shakiru Giwa as assistant coach.
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) struggling side had
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
''Senator Ben Bruce And Daughter''
''Senator Ben Bruce Shares Adorable Picture of him, Hanging Out with His Daughter Jasmine'' |
''Nigeria Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu writes UN, US Congress, UK, EU, others; says Nigeria’s democracy in grave danger''
In the two-page letter, entitled: “Re: Trumped Up Charges Against the
Presiding Officers of the 8th Senate: Nigerian Democracy is in Grave
Danger,” Ekweremadu, who attached copies of the court summons, and other
relevant documents relating to the matter, is asking the international
community to decide whether or not the trial was worth it, justifiable
or one that was purely borne out of political vendetta.
Ekweremadu noted that neither his name nor that of the
Ekweremadu noted that neither his name nor that of the
''Afenifere, Falana Others Demand Buratai’s Probe Over Dubai Homes''
Prominent Nigerians and groups on Monday urged the
Federal Government, particularly the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, to investigate the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur
Buratai, over the purchase of $1.5m properties in Dubai, the United Arab
Emirates.
The Chief Of Army Staff and his two wives were reported last week by
an online medium, Sahara Reporters, to have owned $1.5m properties
in Dubai.The National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, in an interview with The PUNCH, said Buratai should be probed over the allegation of the Dubai property scandal.
He stated, “The defence the
''NFF narrows Eagles coaching choice to Le Guen''
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has resolved not to rush the
process of appointing a new manager for Super Eagles ahead of the
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers. The soccer federation appears however
to have narrowed her choice to Frenchman Le Guen.
A member of the NFF technical committee, Paul Bassey said yesterday that rushing the process of hiring a new coach would amount to pressing the panic button and doing the wrong thing.
“We wont say we have to name a coach today simply because Algeria has named one. We are going to stick to our plans of vetting the applications before us
A member of the NFF technical committee, Paul Bassey said yesterday that rushing the process of hiring a new coach would amount to pressing the panic button and doing the wrong thing.
“We wont say we have to name a coach today simply because Algeria has named one. We are going to stick to our plans of vetting the applications before us
''PRESIDENT BUHARI AGREES TO FUND JONATHAN GOVT’S JOB INITIATIVE - YOUWIN''
The Federal Government is to consult with beneficiaries and other
concerned parties on the restructuring and refocusing of the
multi-billion Naira Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YouWin)
programme, with the objective of injecting new ideas for its
sustainability, the finance ministry has said.
The programme, initiated by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2011 as part of the government’s job creation
The programme, initiated by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2011 as part of the government’s job creation
''Tompolo Seeks Meeting With Buhari'
Former Commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger
Delta, MEND, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has expressed
his desire to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari on the Niger Delta
crisis so as to tell him “my side of the numerous stories you have been
inundated about me.”
Tompolo, in an open letter to the President, revealed himself as the Chief Priest of Egbesu Shrine, which is the traditional worship centre of the Gbaramatu people, lamenting that the military had not returned his symbol of authority removed from the traditional temple about a month ago.
The ex-militant leader hinted that it was in the interest
Tompolo, in an open letter to the President, revealed himself as the Chief Priest of Egbesu Shrine, which is the traditional worship centre of the Gbaramatu people, lamenting that the military had not returned his symbol of authority removed from the traditional temple about a month ago.
The ex-militant leader hinted that it was in the interest
FG FORMALLY BANS POST-UTME
• Threatens sanction against heads of erring institutions
The Federal Government, throught the Ministry of Education, has scrapped Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME).
A statement issued and signed by Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Mr Ben Goong quoted the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu as saying that the ban was with immediate effect.
“Under no circumstance should any institution violate the
The Federal Government, throught the Ministry of Education, has scrapped Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME).
A statement issued and signed by Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Mr Ben Goong quoted the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu as saying that the ban was with immediate effect.
“Under no circumstance should any institution violate the
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Buratai; The Dubai Landlord And His Magic Of 'Personal Savings' By Emmanuel Uchenna Ugwu
Nigerians React To Buratai Multi-Million Mansion in Dubai,
Thanks to a recent revelation that exposed the two
mansions he procured in Dubai while serving as the Director of
Procurement at the Defense Headquarters, the character of Lt. General
Tukur Yusuf Buratai, the present Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, has
become fuller and rounder.
Before now, Buratai was a single story persona. He was definitively profiled as the civilian-hating author of the massacre and mass burial of 347 Shiites in Zaria. Now he has revealed that he is more than a waster of blood: He is also an extraordinary saver of treasure!By way of defense, Buratai chalked up his
''Akinyemi blasts SGF for calling National Conference delegates boys''
Former Minister of External Affairs and Vice Chairman of the 2014 National Conference, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has criticised the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, for referring to delegates at the conference as boys.
Akinyemi also faulted the claim by the SGF in an interview published on
Monday, 27 June 2016
BREAKING News - Court Nulifies The Election of Abia governor Okezie Ikpeazu Over Fake Tax Clearance
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, to vacate office immediately for submitting false information to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, for the party’s governorship primary in December 2014.
Justice Okon Abang in a judgment on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to immediately issue a certificate of return to the plaintiff, Uche Ogah, who polled the second highest number of votes in the primary.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, to vacate office immediately for submitting false information to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, for the party’s governorship primary in December 2014.
Justice Okon Abang in a judgment on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to immediately issue a certificate of return to the plaintiff, Uche Ogah, who polled the second highest number of votes in the primary.
''Stock Exchange lists 110m FGN bonds''
THE Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) last week listed
110 million units of the Federal Government (FGN) bonds just as a total
of 9,439 units of the sovereign bonds valued at N10.429 million were
traded in seven deals.
A breakdown of the listed instrument shows 20 million units of the 15.54 per cent bonds due in February 2020, 40 million units of the 12.50 per cent bonds due in January 2026
A breakdown of the listed instrument shows 20 million units of the 15.54 per cent bonds due in February 2020, 40 million units of the 12.50 per cent bonds due in January 2026
Saturday, 25 June 2016
''Sanusi Lamido The Emir of Kano Condemns Domestic Violence''
Emir of Kano, Lamido Muhammad Sanusi II is speaking out against domestic violence.
The 54- year -old took to his social media pages to share an inspirational message regarding the
''Family seeks justice for Chibuike Edu tortured to death by police''
By : Ihuoma Chiedozie, Enugu
To members of his immediate family, Chibuike Edu’s death is like a nightmare that they have not been able to wake up from.
The family is still trying to understand
how the 22-year-old ended up in the cell of the Special Anti-Robbery
Squad in Enugu, where he was tortured only to die just 10 minutes after
he was rushed to the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane,
Enugu, on May 18, 2016.
To compound the family’s anguish,
Chibuike’s
Thursday, 23 June 2016
''NASS tells Buhari - Eat Your Food Alone''
Members of the National Assembly, NASS, have rejected a dinner offered them by President Muhammadu Buhari. The reason they gave is understandable.
President Buhari, being a Muslim, is presently observing the Muslim Ramadan fast.
Senator Bruce’s companies Shuts BY AMCON over debt
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria on Thursday morning sealed the Abuja premises of Silverbird Galleria belonging to Senator Ben Murray Bruce.
The galleria currently houses the Abuja studio of the Radio and Television stations of the senator as well as his other
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
''Naira Gains 284/dollar at Official Market''
Naira gained on the second day of
trading at the new interbank market as it closed at 284.83 against the
United States dollar on the back of further intervention from the
Central Bank of Nigeria.
The local currency had on Monday plunged
to 288.8 to the greenback compared to a peg of 197 to 199, which the
CBN had maintained in the 16 months to June 20 before allowing the naira
to float freely.
The
central bank intervened on Tuesday to sell dollars at the
Iyabo Ojo Says - “It takes Endurance, Courage, Patience & Humility to Make a Marriage Work”
In a recent interview, Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, expressed her views on issues pertaining to celebrity marriages.
The mother of two said:
“I don’t believe celebrities can’t
keep their marriage,”she said, adding that failed celebrity marriages
may be attributed to the wrong choice of a marriage mate. “If you pick
the wrong partner, you’ll definitely fall out of it ''It takes a man
who’s got endurance and courage to marry an actress. It takes a lady
who’s got patience and humility to marry an
'' President Buhari To Niger Delta separatists - 2 million People died During Biafra war''
Those currently agitating for Biafra never witnessed the civil war
which led to 2 million deaths, President Muhammadu Buhari said on
Tuesday night.
He was speaking at the breaking of fast (iftar) with his cabinet at the presidential banquet hall, Aso Rock Villa, referring to the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB).
”We need a lot of
He was speaking at the breaking of fast (iftar) with his cabinet at the presidential banquet hall, Aso Rock Villa, referring to the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB).
”We need a lot of
Monday, 20 June 2016
''What Cardinal Okogie told Bola Tinubu about President Buhari''
On Thursday, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie,
celebrated his 80th birthday with a Holy Mass at the Holy Cross
Cathedral, Lagos, and reception at the St. Gregory’s College, Obalende,
Lagos. In an interview later, the retired Catholic Archbishop of Lagos
reflected on his four years in retirement after attaining the mandatory
age of 75. This year also marks his 50th priestly ordination
anniversary. He recalled that a large chunk of his years as the
Archbishop of Lagos was devoted to speaking out against injustice and
oppression of the downtrodden by those in positions of authority.
“Though a clergy, I have always believed that it is the right of
every citizen to aspire to''Cute Father Tattoos Son’s Scar on His Head to Boost His Child’s Self-Esteem''
This Cute dad has just shown the world just how much he cares about his son by doing something exraordinary.
He deliberately got a similar tattoo of his son’s scar which the little boy got from a surgery he had
''Resident Doctors Begin Nation Wide Strike Over Unpaid Salaries''
The National Association of Resident Doctors in federal teaching
hospitals have commenced an indefinite strike over the non payment 10
months salaries of some of its members.
The President of the ARD, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile Ife, Dr. Wole Ayegbusi, who said this while speaking with journalists in Osogbo stated that the strike started on
The President of the ARD, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile Ife, Dr. Wole Ayegbusi, who said this while speaking with journalists in Osogbo stated that the strike started on
Sunday, 19 June 2016
GBA To Bukom Banku - Skin Bleaching Could Mean A Pre-mature End to Your Career.
Ghana Boxing Authority has revealed that the decision of Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, to resort to skin bleaching could mean a pre-mature end to his career.
The cruiser weight boxer has over the past couple of weeks posted a number photos of himself on the internet with his “newly acquired skin colour” and has defended the mutation claiming that it was inspired by his wife.President of the Ghana Boxing Authority Peter Zwennes believes the boxer’s actions have pu
''For Women Only - Foods That Make Your Butt Bigger Naturally''
Different
folks…different strokes and I believe everyone should understand that.
While there are girls and women outside looking to get the flat shape,
there are others who want the curves and significant bumps in the “right
places”.
A Lady recently asked, “are there foods that can make you have a bigger butt?” I’ve got that question more than once before. This post you are reading is borne out of that question. Let me inform you before I proceed that I am not a woman, but with my knowledge when it comes to food and how they work coupled with my consultations with women in the field (including dietician and fitness trainers), I was
A Lady recently asked, “are there foods that can make you have a bigger butt?” I’ve got that question more than once before. This post you are reading is borne out of that question. Let me inform you before I proceed that I am not a woman, but with my knowledge when it comes to food and how they work coupled with my consultations with women in the field (including dietician and fitness trainers), I was
Saturday, 18 June 2016
''Yobe State Government Boosts Access To Healthcare''
The Yobe State Government in Nigeria’s northeast is looking to boost access to healthcare with the provision of a 200-bed ultra-modern hospital in Damaturu the capital city.
Governor Gaidam, who was on an inspection tour visited the hospital to
The Wall Street Journal - President Buhari Is Nigeria’s Problem, Not Its Solution
Nigerian President Buhari writes of building an economic bridge to Nigeria’s future (“The Three Changes Nigeria Needs,” op-ed, June 14).
It’s hard to see how his administration’s inflexibility, lack of vision and reactive approach will achieve this.
Mr. Buhari notes that building trust is a priority for Nigeria. But an anticorruption drive that is
''Sex Scandal in the House Of Representatives''
The three members of the House of
Representatives alleged to have committed sexual misconduct in the
United States are to appear before the House Committee on Ethics and
Privileges to state their case, findings by Saturday PUNCH have revealed.
The accused lawmakers are the Deputy
Chairman, House Committee on
Friday, 17 June 2016
''Anna Banner Officially Breaks Up With Popular Artist Flavour''
In an exclusive interview with one of our popular bloggers, Stella
Dimokokorkus, the 2013 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Anna Ebiere
Banner, has broken her silence on relationship with baby daddy and
singer, Flavour Nabania, her decision to be break free and many more.
Below are excerpts from the chat;
You posted a meme suggesting that your relationship with the father of your child is troubled. Wanna talk about it?
First of all, Flavour and I are no longer
''Kim Kardashian Poses naked on GQ Magazine Cover''
''Michelle Attoh, Joselyn Dumas and Others to Present Awards at Golden Movie Awards Africa''
One of Africa’s biggest award schemes,Golden Movie Awards Africa,
comes off at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel on the 25th of June, 2016.
The primary objective of this awards is to project the narrative of Africa through film. This year’s awards gets bigger and better as most movie producers and directors on the continent will grace the occasion.
A night of glitz and glamour wouldn’t be
The primary objective of this awards is to project the narrative of Africa through film. This year’s awards gets bigger and better as most movie producers and directors on the continent will grace the occasion.
A night of glitz and glamour wouldn’t be
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
''Mad Woman Welcomes Baby on the Road in Broad Daylight''
A Mad pregnant woman has shocked many observers after she
went into labour in broad daylight and gave birth on the road, in
Calabar.
On Saturday, the yet-to-be identified pregnant woman went into labour at about 3:50pm along Marian Road, one the busiest outlets in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
According to an eyewitness, Umoh, who was at a shop around the scene of the
On Saturday, the yet-to-be identified pregnant woman went into labour at about 3:50pm along Marian Road, one the busiest outlets in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
According to an eyewitness, Umoh, who was at a shop around the scene of the
''Donald Trump - If Elected President,I Will suspend immigration from Nigeria''
“If elected President, I will suspend immigration from areas of the world where there is a proven history of terrorism against the United States, Europe or our allies, until we fully understand how to end these threats,” Trump said in New Hampshire.
“We cannot continue to allow thousands upon thousands of people to pour into
Monday, 13 June 2016
''Orlando Gay NightClub Mass Shooting''
The shooting at an Orlando nightclub that claimed 49 lives is the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
It was an an act of domestic terrorism that ranks as the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
At least 49 people were killed and 53 others wounded after a gunman opened fire in a popular Orlando, Fla., nightclub early Sunday morning.
The gunman was identified as
''65 Year Old Man Turns 11 Year Old Girl into Sex Slave in Ibadan''
The populace of Ibadan has been left in shock at the Oyo State Police command, Eleyele Ibadan as a 65-year old man, Akinlolu Ogunlade, claimed that pressures from an 11-year-old girl made him to keep her as sex slave for four days, Vanguard reports.
According to Ogunlade, he said he had rejected many invitations from the young girl before he finally
''On Stephen Keshi & Shuaibu Amodu Death'' - Our coaches deserve better treatment –Yusuf
Nation’s sports administrators have been told to put in place a deliberate policy that would see coaches getting their entitlements as at when due.
The plea is coming from a former Nigeria Football Association Secretary General, Tijani Yusuf who spoke to Daily Sunsports on the death of
Saturday, 11 June 2016
"National Association of Resident Doctors Suspends Planned Strike"
The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD)
has suspended the planned strike scheduled to begin this week after a
meeting with the speaker of the house of representatives, Yakubu Dogara.
NARD reportedly suspended the strike
after Dogara urged them to consider shifting the industrial action for
one week to give room for their demands to be
"Nigerian Soldiers Shot Defenceless Biafra Protesters And Loaded Their Corpses Into Vans"
Amnesty International says an on-the-ground investigation has confirmed
that the Nigeria army shot many unarmed people during last month’s
planned pro-Biafran commemoration events in Onitsha, Anambra state.
According to the human rights watchdog, evidence gathered from
eyewitnesses, morgues and hospitals confirmed that between 29-30 May
2016, the Nigerian military opened fire on members of the Indigenous
people of Biafra (IPOB), supporters and bystanders at three locations in
the town.
Amnesty International says
Amnesty International says
Friday, 10 June 2016
“Dating My Abuser” Stella Damasus’ Inspiring New Post for Women in Abusive Relationships"
Popular Nigerian actress Stella Damasus is out with an inspiring new post on her website which she titled “Dating My Abuser”.
Narrating her story, she shared some important experiences that may actually save or help someone who is probably going through the same thing she went through then.
Read the inspiring post below…
”A few days ago I was reminded that it was okay to be
Narrating her story, she shared some important experiences that may actually save or help someone who is probably going through the same thing she went through then.
Read the inspiring post below…
”A few days ago I was reminded that it was okay to be
''Ex.Nigeria President Obasanjo tells parents - Don’t abandon challenged children''
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has
urged parents to learn to accept their children notwithstanding their
challenges, saying no child is ‘unteachable.’
The Almighty, according to Obasanjo, never created any being that is of no importance to
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
''How To Become a Digital Influencer''
Today, many superstar bloggers are making
six-figure salaries and running their own companies. Armed with only a
camera, a laptop and a few strategic props, they have managed to
intrigue millions of followers and sign contracts with some of the
largest brands in the world. Moreover, growing your audience on social
media and improving your blog readership is no longer limited to
bloggers
''Nigeria Government Commences Recruitment Of 500,000 Unemployed Graduates For Teaching Jobs Nationwide''
In what is the first roll-out of its N500b social
investment programmes, the Buhari presidency will start taking
applications online for positions in the 500,000 direct teacher jobs
scheme, through an internet portal named npower.gov.ng.
While the portal would be live on Saturday June 11, applications are
expected to start coming in''Biafra Day Massacre - Governor Obiano Visits Nkpor, Pledges To Offset Hospital Bills Of IPOB Members''
ANAMBRA State Governor, Willie Obiano has pledged to offset hospital bills of some Biafra agitators who were injured during the celebration of the 49th anniversary of the declaration of Biafra.
The governor also called for calm over the crisis rocking Nkpor
HORROR - '' A Christian Young Carpenter Stabbed By MuslIm Youth For Eating During Ramadam Fasting At Kaduna''
The Kaduna State government has condemned Tuesday’s attack on a citizen in Kakuri, which it believes was religiously motivated.
The victim, Francis Emmanuel, is currently recuperating in St.
Gerald’s Hospital. He was visited by Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai and
Deputy Governor Barnabas Yusuf Bala, who assured Mr. Emmanuel that the
government would not allow criminals to use religion as a''Six Benefits of Drinking Coconut Water''
Refreshing, low in calories and cholesterol free, coconut water contains easily digestible carbohydrates, fatty acids and electrolytes, has high hydrating properties like water, and offers a tasty and healthier alternative to fizzy drinks.
Find 6 of the several ways this tasty natural drink benefits your health below.
1. Contains a variety of essential nutrients. Coconut water is rich in calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, B-complex
''Hillary Clinton emerges first female U.S. presidential flagbearer under Democratic Party''
Hillary Rodham Clinton, daughter of a naval officer turned textile salesman and a maid turned clerk typist, is on track to becoming the first female president of the United States of America.
With 2,497 delegates as of 11:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday, Mrs. Clinton had convincingly clinched enough votes to become the nominee of the Democratic Party. Her opponent, Bernie Sanders, trails behind with
''NFF mourns Nigeria legend, Stephen Keshi ; Wednesday June 8, 2016''
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep shock at the death, in the early hours of Wednesday, of former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi.
Family sources said the 54 –year old, who buried his wife Kate only five months ago, had complained of irregular heartbeats and pain in his
Tuesday, 7 June 2016
''Development partners provide N19.8bn grant for Girl-Child Education in North-West''
Development partners under the platform of Global Partnership for Education (GEP), have provided 100 million dollars (N19.8bn) grant for girl-child education in five North-West states.
Mr Olatunde Adekola,
Task Team Leader, GPE/NIPEP, made this known at the inauguration of the
Nigerian Partnership for Education Project (NIPEP) on Monday in Abuja.
He listed the benefitting states as
NACA - ''HIV Prevalence Rate Below 2% In Nigeria''
The National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) says Nigeria has done well with funds it received from the World Bank Assisted Project towards the elimination of the HIV/AIDS virus which presently stands at below 2% prevalence rate.
NACA staff from various departments and units gathered to look at the work plan that it has with the World Bank Assisted Project towards ensuring that it meets the project development objectives within the timeline it has.
And with just about eight months to the end of the timeline, appraisal on how the funds were
Ramadan - Ambode, Obasa Seek Tolerance Among Nigerians
Sesan Olufowobi
The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi
Ambode, and the state House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, have
called on Muslims in the country to see Ramadan as a period to be
steadfast and prayerful, as well as a time to promote tolerance and
peaceful co-existence.
The governor and the Speaker made the
calls in their respective Ramadan messages to the people of the state
and Nigerians in general.
Ambode, in a statement on Monday by his
Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, said the commencement of Ramadan
should be
''Nosebleeds in Children: Causes & What to Do''
By : Dr Mrs Eyinade Eweje
Though a nosebleed, also called epistaxis, may get you very worried and racing off to your child’s doctor immediately, it is often harmless and can be treated at home. Your child may experience it while asleep, resting or at play, and usually, nose injuries from rough play, aggressive nose-picking, blowing, scratching or rubbing are common causes.
In other cases, nasal allergies, a sinus or bacterial infection or terrible cold may cause severe
Though a nosebleed, also called epistaxis, may get you very worried and racing off to your child’s doctor immediately, it is often harmless and can be treated at home. Your child may experience it while asleep, resting or at play, and usually, nose injuries from rough play, aggressive nose-picking, blowing, scratching or rubbing are common causes.
In other cases, nasal allergies, a sinus or bacterial infection or terrible cold may cause severe
''Hanging Out With Google Hangout''
Stories by Olabisi Olaleye
Just like other apps trending online, google hangout is becoming a more popular term among digital natives across the globe including Nigeria. Although in Nigeria, it is often used by celebrities and very important personalities, like a former governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, who used it a couple of years ago.
Hanging out on Google also helps individuals to
Just like other apps trending online, google hangout is becoming a more popular term among digital natives across the globe including Nigeria. Although in Nigeria, it is often used by celebrities and very important personalities, like a former governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, who used it a couple of years ago.
Hanging out on Google also helps individuals to
Saturday, 4 June 2016
''Baby Girl Born with Tongue Twice the Size of Her Mouth Finally Learns How to Laugh After Surgery''
This is so inspiring! A baby born with a tongue twice the size of her
mouth can now successfully smile and laugh after a successful tongue
reduction surgery.
Reports state that the little baby, Layla King, from St Louis in Missouri, USA, was first discovered to have a rare condition known as
Reports state that the little baby, Layla King, from St Louis in Missouri, USA, was first discovered to have a rare condition known as
BREAKING NEWS : Muhammad Ali dies at 74
Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali,
an icon of the 20th Century whose fame transcended the sport during a
remarkable career that spanned three decades, died Friday, his family
said.
The beloved 74-year-old sports hero, who
had been battling Parkinson’s disease for decades, passed away in a
hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, where he had been
Thursday, 2 June 2016
CCT Trial: ''Saraki’s Lawyer’s ill Health Stalls Appeal''
The hearing of the appeal of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) at the Abuja Federal Court of Appeal has been stalled on Thursday.The court was unable to sit on the matter as a result of the ill health of Dr. Saraki’s counsel, Mr Kanu Agabi.
The trial was on wednesday stalled due to the
Fifa ranking: ''Super Eagles Of Nigeria climb six spots''
By Judith Nwabia
Nigeria has climbed six spots upwards to hit 61st place in the Fifa rankings released yesterday, though 12th ranked in Africa.
Super Eagles have been up and down in the rankings having ranked 66th in January, 63rd in February, 62nd in March and 67th in April.
The Eagles were unmoved in
Nigeria has climbed six spots upwards to hit 61st place in the Fifa rankings released yesterday, though 12th ranked in Africa.
Super Eagles have been up and down in the rankings having ranked 66th in January, 63rd in February, 62nd in March and 67th in April.
The Eagles were unmoved in
President Buhari Cancels Trip To Ogoniland Over "Assassination Threats"
President Muhammadu Buhari scheduled one-day trip to
Ogoniland, Rivers state Senegal for the flag off of Niger Delta clean up
has been canceled.
A Presidential source toldEx President Goodluck Jonathan Returned to Nigeria
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday
returned to Nigeria after a month’s trip to the United Kingdom and Côte
d’Ivoire.
It was gathered that the former President arrived at the Port
Harcourt International Airport on Wednesday before heading for his
country home in Otuoke, Bayelsa State.It was gathered that Jonathan arrived at
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
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Some women experience pain or discomfort in the vaginal, pelvic or labial areas during or immediately after intercourse. This may lead to a sort of phobia and subsequently create problems in their sexual relationship with their spouse.
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''Nigeria Super Eagles crushed Luxembourg''
The Super Eagles of Nigeria last night consolidated on their march to redemption, as they humbled Luxembourg on their soil winning 3-1 in the team’s second international friendly in five days.
A goal in the first half left the Eagles led by Ogenyi Onazi taking charge of the situation. According to reports monitored on livescore.com, Nigeria’s first goal came through
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