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Threat to dethrone me is affront on Ibadan people – Oba Adetunji

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Tuesday, December 12th, 2017

Threat to dethrone me is affront on Ibadan people – Oba Adetunji — 12th December 2017 From: Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunhji (Aje Ogungunniso I), has described the purported threat by 21 new Ibadan kings to recommend him for removal as ‘an affront to the people of Ibadan and […]

Picture: Saudi Prince Salman revealed as buyer of Jesus $450m paint

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, December 8th, 2017

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the actual buyer of a painting of Jesus by Leonardo da Vinci that sold for a record-breaking $450 million at auction last month, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The young crown prince, known by his initials MBS, used an intermediary to buy the much-sought-after painting of Christ, […]

Fanendo Adi vows to take Eagles chance

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, December 8th, 2017

— 9th December 2017 by Emma Jemegah Nigerian born American based centre forward, Adi once again declares his intension to lace his boots for Nigeria. The Portland Timbers goal poacher who has made his mark in the MLS expressed his commitment to play for the Super Eagles if given the opportunity. Adi, 27, has proved beyond […]

Picture: I bought AK47 for N470,000, says cattle rustler

Posted by admin Headlines, Katsina, State News Friday, December 8th, 2017

Olaide Oyelude,Katsina A 25-year-old suspected armed robber and cattle rustler, Ibrahim Umar, says he acquired an AK47 rifle for N470,000 to aid his cattle rustling operations. Umar, described as dangerous by the police, was among 17 suspects paraded for various crimes at the Katsina police command headquarters on Wednesday. Umar, who is better known as […]

FG approves six new private universities

Posted by admin Education, Headlines Friday, December 8th, 2017

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Federal Government has approved the establishment of six new private universities in the country. The decision was reached at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council held on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, briefed State House correspondents at the end of the meeting which […]

FG summons Nigeria’s Charge D’Affaire in Libya

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, December 8th, 2017

Geoffrey Onyeama, By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA-THE Federal Government, yesterday summoned Nigeria’s Charge D’Affaire in Tripoli, Libya to Abuja to give details of the situation in the Maghreb country with respect to the inhuman treatment Nigerians were subjected there. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, who gave the order while addressing State House correspondents on the […]

Killer wife Maryam Sanda hires senior lawyer JB Daudu himself accused of abusing his late wife

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, December 8th, 2017

A housewife, Maryam Sanda who was alleged to have stabbed and killed her husband, Bilyamin Bello has engaged the service of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria ( SAN ), Joseph Daudu to defend her in the murder case brought against her. Mr. Daudu himself faced a series of allegations of domestic abuse and wife battery […]

Picture: Nigeria’s Star Boy, five others arrested in Bangkok for romance scam

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Sex and Relationship Friday, December 8th, 2017

Nigerian man, who pretended to be a beautiful female American soldier on Facebook, has been arrested by Thailand authorities for internet romance fraud. The Nigerian, known as Antonio Jose Carlos or ‘Star Boy’ in his community, had been targetting lonely Thai men and defrauding them of their savings with promises of love. According to reports from […]

Okorocha renames Ministry of Happiness, blames printer’s devil

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, State News Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

The Rochas Okorocha administration has blamed the printer’s devil, for the wrong christening of the Ministry of Happiness. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Sam Onwuemeodo said a typographic error led to the naming of the Ministry as the Ministry of Happiness and Couples fulfilment.It is now called Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfilment. […]

Mysterious deaths at Ghana college

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

Mysterious deaths at Ghana college Parents have reportedly stormed the gates of a college in central Ghana after the mysterious deaths of four students. Another 18 students at the Kumasi Academy, in Ashanti region, are receiving treatment – with the local health authority appealing to the World Health Organization (WHO) for help containing the outbreak. […]