Sunday, November 30, 2014

I’ll recover my stolen mandate from Aregbesola – Omisore

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has expressed optimism that he would be declared the governor of the state by the Election Petitions Tribunal hearing his petition against Governor Rauf Aregbesola.

Omisore

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APC federal reps berate Fayose over purported removal of Omirin as speaker

The All Progressives Congress federal lawmakers in the House of Representatives have berated the Ekiti Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, over the leadership crisis rocking the state House of Assembly.

FAYOSE—Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State (M), taking Oath of Office before the Chief Judge of E…APC federal reps berate Fayose over purported removal of Omirin as speaker








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Six Years Anniverary: AY shares wedding photo

By Vanessa Enofe

Nigeria Popular Comedian popularly known as AY Makun celebrates his wedding anniversary with his wife today.

To mark their 6th year of marriage, the comedian shared pictures from their big day on instagram

In case you missed the glimpse 6yrs ago, here are some for you to see.

Six Years Anniverary: AY shares wedding photo








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Tiwa Savage bags Channel O music video award

By Vanessa Enofe, Naija Center Gossip

Music star Tiwa Savage won award in the last night Channel O music video Awards event


Congratulations to Mrs. Blitz

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Jude okoye and wife welcomes their first child

By Vanessa Enofe, Naija Center Gossips

The elder brother to Psquare and manager has welcomed his first child with his ex beauty queen wife Ify Okoye.

The ex beauty queen gave birth at exactly 7.29pm at Northside hospital Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday November 29th, Mother and Child are said to be…Jude okoye and wife welcomes their first child








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Musician Dr. Sid and his wife expecting their first child

By Vanessa Enofe, Naija Center Gossip

The son of Late veteran Justus Esiri, a Nigerian popular musician that goes with the stage name, Dr. Sid and his wife are expecting their first girl child.

The happy future father posted a picture of his wife with the caption “The 2 most important…Musician Dr. Sid and his wife expecting their first child








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Many fear dead as Boko Haram strikes in Christian area in Maiduguri

Suspected Boko Haram militants, who arrived on motorcycles throwing bombs, raided a mostly Christian town in Nigeria’s northeast after nightfall on Saturday, residents and a military source said.

Residents said scores of people had been killed in the town of Shani, but a police source said…Many fear dead as Boko Haram strikes in Christian area in Maiduguri








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Rasak Momoh, 2 other lawmakers lose Edo PDP Assembly primaries

Three serving lawmakers were among other aspirants who failed to clinch the Peoples Democratic Party ticket for next year’s state house of assembly election, during the party’s primaries held last Saturday in 24 constituencies across the Edo State.

Hon. Rasak Momoh

In Esan North-East II, the l…Rasak Momoh, 2 other lawmakers lose Edo PDP Assembly primaries








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Ekiti State: Fayose reduces EKSU tuition

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has announced the reduction of the tuition being paid by students of the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, from N50,000 to N30,000.

Fayose, Govenor elect in Ekiti State

Fayose, who announced this while featuring on a radio/television programme “Meet y…Ekiti State: Fayose reduces EKSU tuition








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Buhari lauds Oshiomhole on state projects

A former Head of State and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (Retd.) has lauded the administration of Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State for promoting infrastructural development in the interest of the people of the state in the last six…Buhari lauds Oshiomhole on state projects








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2015: PDP Leadership Reiterates Commitment To Issue-Based Campaign

In furtherance of the pursuit of peace and unity, and to douse the tension in the polity, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its commitment to issue-based campaign devoid of statements capable of inflaming passions and overheating the system.


2015:…2015: PDP Leadership Reiterates Commitment To Issue-Based Campaign








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Dakuku Peterside promises to take Magnus Abe, others along

All Progressives Congress (APC) Consensus Governorship Candidate for the 2015 election in Rivers State, Hon. Dr. Chief Dakuku Adol Peterside, has sent the olive branch to other aspirants for the position, assuring that he will carry them along in his plans and activities. Peterside in a…Dakuku Peterside promises to take Magnus Abe, others along








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Ex-Minister, Ogiemwonyi, decamps to APC; declares for Edo governorship

A former Minister of state for works, Chris Ogiemwonyi, on Friday formally decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressive Congress, APC, alongside his supporters.

APC data Centre

Mr. Ogiemwonyi also used the opportunity to declare his intention to contest the Edo…Ex-Minister, Ogiemwonyi, decamps to APC; declares for Edo governorship








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Saturday, November 29, 2014

Sultan asks Muslims to unite against Boko Haram

The Sultan of Sokoto and leader of Muslims in Nigeria, Alhaji Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has challenged Islamic sects in the country to unite and fight Boko Haram insurgency.

Alhaji Sa ad Abubakar Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan, while condemning the suicide bomb blasts at the Kano Central M…Sultan asks Muslims to unite against Boko Haram








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Lagos PDP chieftains defect to APC

A former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Rafiu Jafojo, and some other chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos on Saturday defected to the All Progressives Congress.

The News Agency of Nigeria reported that others who defected included former Lagos State Chairman, Elders Council of PDP,…Lagos PDP chieftains defect to APC








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Lamorde: Oil Price Crash Will Discipline Nigeria

• UNODC expresses fear on terrorism funding, money laundering

By Paul Obi in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the current crash of global oil prices will discipline Nigeria in the area of naked display of corruption through tax evasion.

EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim L…Lamorde: Oil Price Crash Will Discipline Nigeria








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Boko Haram: America not Nigeria’s friend, says Gowon

A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has taken a swipe at the United States on its refusal to sell arms to Nigeria to fight the insurgency by the Islamic group, Boko Haram.

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon

Gowon, in an interview with SUNDAY PUNCH, criticised the US for…Boko Haram: America not Nigeria’s friend, says Gowon








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11 feared killed in Rivers gun attack

By Jimitota Onoyume

About eleven persons were feared dead in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba Egbema Ndoni local government area of Rivers State, following a shooting spree by gunmen who stormed the area Friday night and yesterday afternoon.

Sporadic shooting near the government house in Rivers…11 feared killed in Rivers gun attack








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Nigeria former foreign affair minister, Olugbenga Ashiru dies at 66

A former Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, has died in South Africa at the age of 66, after a protracted illness.

He was Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister from 2011 to 2013.

During his tenure, he was known to have highlighted the need to increase awareness about Nigeria’s ec…Nigeria former foreign affair minister, Olugbenga Ashiru dies at 66








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Kano bomb blast planned for two months – Emir Sanusi

THE eemir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi, on Saturday, said the perpetrators of the devastating bomb blast that killed over 120 people and left hundreds injured, planned the attack for two months, though he did not give details to support the claim.

Emir Sanusi Lamido

The emir said this during his…Kano bomb blast planned for two months – Emir Sanusi








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I’m still suffering the decision to stop Tambuwal as speaker – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed regrets at his inability to stop Aminu Tambuwal and a South West politician as Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2011.

President Jonathan

Speaking on Friday at the Yoruba Unity Summit themed: ‘National Development: Wither the Yoruba,’at the Ob…I’m still suffering the decision to stop Tambuwal as speaker – Jonathan








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PDP Thugs Attack Channels TV Journalists In Ilorin

Pandemonium broke out on Saturday at Yebumot Hotel Ilorin, venue of the local government congress of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

PDP

The PDP delegates had converged as early as eight O’clock waiting for the commencement of the exercise when a factional Local Government Chairman of the p…PDP Thugs Attack Channels TV Journalists In Ilorin








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Why you should sleep naked

Over the years, researchers have studied sleep and have disclosed several benefits beyond providing rest for the body. They have also pointed out that it’s not just about sleeping, but length of time, temperature, position, foods and other factors can contribute to getting the best out of sleep t…Why you should sleep naked








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Ogonis in US, Ndigbara, Wiwa Hails Rivers APC Consensus Governorship Candidate

Ogoni Stakeholders Forum (OSF) in the US, Chief Solomon Ndigbara and Wiwa family of bane have hailed the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress for choosing Hon Dakuku Peterside as its consensus governorship candidate.

Hon. Dakuku Peterside

The Ogonis in US in statement signed…Ogonis in US, Ndigbara, Wiwa Hails Rivers APC Consensus Governorship Candidate








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“Boko Haram creating perception that they are anywhere, everywhere”

A suicide and gun attack that killed more than 120 at one of Nigeria’s most well-known mosques was extreme in its brutality but part of an increasingly familiar pattern that has spread fear even beyond Nigeria’s borders.

Unsuspecting worshippers were blown up as they gathered for Friday prayers a…“Boko Haram creating perception that they are anywhere, everywhere”








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