Day: April 30, 2018

Buhari’s fight against Corruption in Nigeria is commendable – Trump

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Buhari’s fight against Corruption in Nigeria is commendable – Trump

  The US president Donald Trump Monday said Nigeria has a reputation for “very massive corruption” but insisted that President Buhari’s fight against graft in Africa’s most populous country is commendable. Both men were addressing a joint press conference after bilateral talks held at the White House. “Nigeria has a reputation for very massive corruption. I also know that the President has been able to cut that down very substantially,” Trump said. “We talked about…

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Awka: three IPOB Members granted bail

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Awka: three IPOB Members granted bail

A federal high court sitting in Awka, has granted bail, Monday, on liberal terms, to three members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who are standing trial of conspiracy and illegal possession of flags bearing IPOB. The three IPOB members, Ugwu Friday, Emeka Okoye and Chinwekele Blessed were arrested on April 6, 2018 by the Police in Nnewi on their way from a burial ceremony for allegedly possessing IPOB flags, a development the…

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Tales by Doctors ”Siddon nah, Make I Suck”

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Tales by Doctors ”Siddon nah, Make I Suck”

“Medical Myths – Tales by Doctors” Siddon nah, Make I Suck . . . . – Uche Anyanwagu . . . “Mama! Mama! Come! Please come!…” yelled the 4-year old lad as he persistently beckoned his mother to come to him. . He was playing football earlier with his peers outside until he had an urge like someone addicted to hard drugs. . . “Please nah.. come and siddon…” he continued. His mum simply ignored…

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BBNaija “Double Wahala” winner, Miracle receives his prizes.

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BBNaija “Double Wahala” winner, Miracle receives his prizes.

THE Big Brother Naija: Double Wahala winner, Miracle, was officially presented with his prizes including a cheque for 25 million naira, an SUV, a voucher for an all expense paid trip, and a premium home entertainment system  today 30th of April 2018. The presentation was done at the winner’s press conference which held at the MultiChoice Nigeria office in Victoria Island, Lagos. Also present at the event were other Big Brother contestants who, alongside Miracle, received…

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President Muhammadu Buhari with President Trump to Address a joint Conference

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President Muhammadu Buhari with President Trump to Address a joint Conference

President Muhammadu Buhari and the United States’ President Donald Trump will address a joint press conference today after their meeting at the White House. The press conference is scheduled to hold at 6.30pm Nigerian time at the Rose Garden in the White House. It is expected to be broadcast live. The meeting of the two leaders is expected to centre on the fight against terrorism and economic development among others. Details later.

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Murder Allegation: Shehu Sani bailed on self recognition

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Murder Allegation: Shehu Sani bailed on self recognition

The senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has disclosed that he was invited by the police in Kaduna earlier Monday morning. He said he honoured the invite, wrote a statement, and was later allowed to go, based on self recognition. The senator disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle, where he wrote: “The Police invited me to appear today by 10:45am.I honored the invitation to the Police Headquarters in Kaduna by 10:45am,with clear conscience.I wrote my…

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Declare state of Emergency in Media Industries – NUJ

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Declare state of Emergency in Media Industries – NUJ

The Secretary of the FCT Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ), Rafat Salami, has called on the Federal Government to declare state of emergency on the media industry in order to check the maltreatment of journalists. She made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Salami, who participated in the recent convention of the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, described the non payment of…

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Question Buhari over jailing an American Citizen for 95 years – Northern Leaders

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Question Buhari over jailing an American Citizen for 95 years – Northern Leaders

Secretary of Northern Leaders and Stakeholders’ Assembly, Dr. Umar Ardo, has called on the United States President, Donald Trump, to ask President Muhammadu Buhari why he jailed an American citizen for 95 years in 1984 when he was Nigerian military Head of State. Ardo, a former ally of ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar alleged that the Buhari-led military regime jailed Mahmet Ben Chembi without any evidence against her, in 1984. Ardo told journalists on Sunday that…

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iwuala reveals Cabals in Jonathan’s administration

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iwuala reveals Cabals in Jonathan’s administration

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at an event preceding the signing of the book, ‘Fighting Corruption is Dangerous: The Story Behind the Headlines’ held at the Politics and Prose, Washington DC, which had in audience members of her family, friends, colleagues, international institutions representatives, disclosed why she wrote the book. She also read two portions from the book, to illustrate what she had to go through in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. She…

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Scores of Boko Haram insurgents killed In an Air strike – NAF

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Scores of Boko Haram insurgents killed In an Air strike – NAF

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has claimed to have killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists in an air strike on Yuwe, Borno State. According to NAF Public Relations, Olatokunbo Adesanya, The air strike, was launched on Saturday following an intelligence report. “The mission was conducted following intelligence report that Boko Haram terrorists fighters were hibernating in the settlement. “Consequently, the Air Task Force detailed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet Aircraft and one Mi-35 Helicopter Gunship to…

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