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‘Any Stupid Person Unwilling To Support Buhari Should Kiss Nigeria Goodbye – Sagay

Anyone unwilling to support the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has been advised to tobe ready to ‘kiss Nigeria goodbye’. The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) Prof Itse Sagay (SAN) said this while speaking with newsmen. He added that the ongoing anti- corruption war led by the present administation needed the support of all Nigerians and not unnecessary criticisms. Sagay said that some ‘stupid’ Nigerians who have been fighting against Buhari’s war against corruption should realize that the president was elected to save the country from collapse.He said, “Nigerians should not tolerate corruption. They should stop saying stupid things like when there was corruption, life was easier. “There are some stupid Nigerians who talk like that forgetting that at that time oil was $110 per barrel and now its $37, forgetting that at that time the Niger-Delta Avengers did not destroy anything and we are getting 2.7 million barrels a day; now we

Twitter User Begs Donjazzy For N 95K Tuition Fee | Donjazzy Replies Positively [See Tweets]

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A Twitter user this morning took to the platform to plead with Don Jazzy for financial assistance, telling him that he was about to be expelled from school for not paying his tuition fees. In usual Don Jazzy fashion, he replied the fan, asking him how much he owed the school.

Ahmed Makarfi Faction Provides ‘Evidence’ APC Is Behind PDP Crisis

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The lingering leadership crisis with the Peoples Democratic Party seems to have taken a dimension as the Ahmed Makarfi faction of Party has provided “evidence” it says proves the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, is behind the party’s crisis. Following the declaration of the a former Borno State governor, Ali Sheriff, as the authentic chairman of the PDP by the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, two weeks ago, hot words have been exchanged by politicians within the party. The Makarfi faction has said it has appealed the decision at the Supreme Court. Speaking Monday at a press conference in Abuja, the spokesperson of the Makarfi faction, Dayo Adeyeye, said the actions of some leaders of the APC have proven its allegations of instigating crisis in the PDP.“We have stated several times that the APC has its hand deep in the PDP crisis. There is no doubt that Sheriff’s activities against the PDP are being aided and abated by the APC,” he said. “For the record, just las

I started singing reggae because of girls –Patoranking

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Alubarika singer , Patoranking has been able to garner a lot of acclaim with the style of music he does . From Nigeria to South Africa and London , the singer is very much in demand for his infectious reggae tunes. However , many will be surprised to know his reason for doing reggae in the first place . In a chat with Sunday Scoop, he said , “ One of the reasons I chose reggae even though it might sound funny is because of the girls. I remember back then in secondary school, if you did not know how to mime songs , you could not get the girls and I like standing out. I thought it would be wise for me to mime the songs that my colleagues won ’ t know . I listened to more reggae songs . Whenever I did that, the girls were always impressed. I listened to a lot of Bob Marley and Lucky Dube’s songs. ”

1991 Vs . 2017: See the Car Prize Given to a Beauty Pageant Winner in Plateau That Got People Talking ( Photos)

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The photos of the car prize which was presented to a beauty pageant winner in Plateau state have emerged online and set the social media buzzing with comments. A Nigerian Instagram user identified as @your_village_people15, took to the social networking site and shared the photos of a car prize that was presented to a beauty pageant winner in Plateau state. The hilarious part of the story that got people talking was the fact that the car prize is a 1991 Honda Civic presented to a beauty pageant winner in 2017. See another photo after the presentation below:

Na Wa Oh! Man Marries His Own 40 Year Old Mother ( Photos)

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News going round in Zimbabwe is about a young man who married his own 40-year old mother but eventually divorced her on their honey moon. The south African boy visited a church in Mboro in South Africa where the pastor prayed and revealed he was under a spell. He claims that a pastor from South Africa lifted the juju curse his own mother sent upon him, thus opening his eyes According to Zambian Observer website a man from Zimbabwe caused uproar on the internet when he decided to marry his own mother! Witnesses say that the man fell to his knees and began to vomit during the prayers, attracting the pastor’s attention. When the pastor began praying for him he allegedly lifted the curse. The son filed for divorce after a pastor lifted the mother’s curse from him Farai from Zimbabwe said: “This woman is so evil,she had me under a spell for all these years, what made matters worse was that she insisted I eat home every day!” He adds: “I thought it was love, not knowing she was putting juju

Naira Appreciation: ‘Osinbajo Needs To Teach Buhari His Magic – Ben Murray-Bruce

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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has been applauded by Senator Ben Murray-Bruce for the continous fall of the price of Dollar against the Naira. The Naira was traded between 400 and 460 against the dollar at the parallel market on Friday. In a tweet posted on Saturday, Bruce admitted that whatever Osinbajo is doing is “magic” and urged him to teach “his boss”.He wrote: “Whatever the acting President is doing to increase the value of the Naira is working. We appeal to him to teach his boss this magic he has!” At the beginning of this week, the Naira was traded for over 500 at the parallel market. Traders expect the Naira to sell for less than 400 to a dollar, if the boost in liquidity by the CBN is sustained.

Why We Opened Biafran First Embassy In Spain ’ - IPOB

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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has given reasons why it chose to open its first embassy in Spain. IPOB said it was due to the country’s rich knowledge and history of fighting for freedom. The group said the choice of a country in the Basque Region was because they would not betray Biafra like others did in the past. The disclosure was made by the Head of Directorate of State, DOS, of IPOB, Uchenna Asiegbu. He said the group put into consideration core values, respect and protection of freedom by the country. Asiegbu noted that they were guided by history due to bitter lessons learnt in the struggle for Biafra. Recently, a video of Biafra embassy in Spain was posted on Facebook. In the video, Asiegbu, is seen taking a guest on a tour of the facility. He said, “Our Mission in Spain was opened in 2014 by our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu with members of the Directorate of State from all over the world present. It’s primary purpose is to serve as the world administrative headquarters of

FG Sets Up Committee To Tackle Cyber Crime

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Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government has set up a 31-member Cyber crime Advisory Council to work closely with the private sector to curb the menace of cyber crime. The acting president stated that effective management of risk associated with cyber crime required collaboration between the government and the private sector. Osinbajo, who disclosed this at the maiden edition of the Cyber Security conference with the theme: “Monitoring, Detection and Prevention: Keys to Organisational Growth” held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, said that the challenges of cyber crime globally were high and that as a nation, the government must develop the necessary capacity to tackle cyber crime, and that all avenues that would give room to cyber criminals must be blocked thoroughly. Osinbajo, who was represented by his Senior Special Adviser on Information and Communication Technology, ICT, Mr. Lanre Osibona, said while government was keen on e

Download "HILLS AND VALLEYS" by Julius Tunde Ige

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Julius Tunde Ige is a young Poet. A Student of Mass Communication Department, Kwara State Polythenic Ilorin, Kwara State. One of the best Inspirational and Motivational Writer you can ever imagine. He is also a Music Writer. This is what he has to say about His new Book tittled " HILLS and VALLEYS" I've been doing a work which I decided to keep low-key until am done with it. At first, I wanted to release it on Valentine's Day but fate didn't permit. However, I met with Fate and after a long time together, the tussle of "who rules", accompanied with exams that are with me already, I looked fate in the face and assured it my work would be out before the Valentine month runs out. ------------------------- Enough of the talking ! What am trying to say is that my book is out. So those of you that though nothing good can come out of "Israel", come and see! It's a poetry book sha, captioned "HILL AND VALLEYS" DOWNLOAD HERE!!!

Shame ! Recession Hits National Theatre As PHCN Disconnects Electricity Over N12 M Debts

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Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says it has disconnected electricity supply to the National Arts Theatre, Lagos over unpaid N12 million debts. Mr Godwin Idemudia, General Manger, Corporate Communications of EKEDC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that the debt was an accumulation of unpaid bills over time. Idemudia said EKEDC had no option than to disconnect the complex after all appeals to the management to pay the accumulated bill proved abortive. The EKEDC spokesman, however, promised that supply would be restored if the management paid part of the debt. A senior official of the National Theatre, who did not want his name mentioned, told NAN that the management would pay the bill as soon it received its allocation. He said the management could not pay from of its generated revenue because “the money into the Treasury Single Account as directed by the Federal Government.” He, however, assured that the management would pay part of the bill soon. Me

Nigerian Army Jails Soldier For Beating Up Nollywood Actress

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The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has sentenced a soldier, Private Suleiman Olamilekan, to 28 days’ imprisonment with hard labour for beating up one Miss Ebere Ohakwe. The army said Suleiman was tried and found guilty of maltreating Ebere at Omagwa checkpoint along Port Harcourt-Onitsha Road on January 30, 2017. A statement on Thursday by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, stated that the erring soldier’s misconduct was reported on the social media. Suleiman’s salary, according to the statement, will be forfeited to the Federal Government for the same number of days that he will be in jail. “In accordance with the Nigerian Army’s policy of zero tolerance to unprofessional conduct, as well as its uncompromising stance on discipline and commitment to the rule of law, 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has charged, tried and found Private Suleiman Olamilekan of 6 Division Garrison, Port Harcourt, guilty of the maltreatment of Miss Ebere Ohakwe. “He was accordin

Nigeria Police to recruit 10,000 personnel annually – Official

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The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, says the force will henceforth recruit no fewer than 10,000 personnel annually to enhance its operations. Mr. Idris disclosed this in Sokoto on Friday when he addressed officers of Zone 10 of the force in Sokoto, comprising Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara state commands. He said, “The yearly recruitment will be based on local government basis to reflect federal character and equity. “The communities will be engaged meaningfully in the exercise in tune with the principles of democratic policing.” Mr. Idris also promised that the police would continue to accord top priority to training, retraining, promotion, welfare, housing, logistics and other operational needs of its personnel to boost their productivity. The police boss, who also promised to urgently renovate the existing facilities and barracks across the nation, said most of the barracks were “in a sorry state.” Mr. Idris further said that the police management was partnering with the Nati

I only asked police to scare pupils who didn’t do assignment –Embattled Enugu school Proprietress

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There was outrage in Enugu after a Facebook post showed pupils of a private nursery and primary school , Early Dew Montessori Academy , Enugu , aged between four and seven years, in a police van, purportedly arrested for failing to do their assignments, and also for wearing dirty uniforms . The incident took place in the school on February 16 .The picture , said to have been posted on Facebook by a parent of one of the pupils in the school , was reportedly captioned ‘Enugu State Government police in conjunction with Early Dew Montessori Primary School, GRA Enugu , arresting 4 to 7 year - olds and putting them behind a Hilux – the same place they put dead bodies , and where they could have jumped out from fearfully , for not doing their assignments’. The caption suggested that Enugu State Government was involved in the affair , a development which drew the ire of the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi - led administration . The government immediately moved to correct the impression , and on Mond

Hahah: See what UNILORIN students did to Buhari. Lol (PHOTO)

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Cant just stop laughing

Army jails personnel for beating up woman

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THE 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has sentenced a soldier, Private Suleiman Olamilekan , to 28 days ’ imprisonment with hard labour for beating up one Miss Ebere Ohakwe. The army said Olamilekan was tried and found guilty of maltreating Ohakwe at the Omagwa checkpoint along Port Harcourt- Onitsha Road on January 30 , 2017 . A statement on Thursday by the Deputy Director , Army Public Relations , Col . Aminu Iliyasu , stated that the erring soldier ’s misconduct was reported on the social media . Suleiman’s salary, according to the statement, will be forfeited to the Federal Government for the same number of days that he will be in jail. “ In accordance with the Nigerian Army ’s policy of zero tolerance to unprofessional conduct, as well as its uncompromising stance on discipline and commitment to the rule of law , 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has charged , tried and found Private Suleiman Olamilekan of 6 Division Garrison, Port Harcourt , guilty of the maltreatment of Miss E

CBN reintroduces charges on cash deposits, withdrawals

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The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday announced the reintroduction of bank charges on certain categories of cash deposits and withdrawals. This came about three years after the apex bank stopped the charges. In a circular to all Deposit Money Banks posted on its website , the regulator said the decision to reintroduce the charges on cash deposits was part of the review of charges on deposits and withdrawals under the cashless policy . It said the decision was taken at the Bankers’ Committee meeting, which held in Abuja two weeks ago. The circular , signed by the Director , Banking and Payments System Department , CBN, Mr. Dipo Fatokun, stated that the committee decided that the cashless policy should be extended to the remaining 30 states of the federation. It also directed that with effect from April 1 , 2017, banks in the states where the cashless policy was already operating , Lagos , Ogun , Anambra , Abia, Kano, Rivers and the Federal Capital Territory , would begin to impose

I Urinate On Myself Each Time A Guy Romances Me – 20 -Year- Old Girl Narrates Weird S *xual Experience

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A very young Nigerian lady has shared the story of her weird sexual experience with her lovers on the Instagram page of flamboyant relationship consultant, Joro Olumofin. Popular Lagos-based Psychologist and Relationship therapist, Joro Olumofin, has taken to his Instagram page to share the story of a 20-year-old who said she urinates on herself during foreplay, saying that her friends are doing all sorts of blowjobs and styles, adding that why can’t she progress in life from kissing stage. Below is the e-mail she sent to the relationship blogger;

EFCC Presents Video Evidence Of $1m Cash Recovered From Former Chief Of Defence Staff, Badeh

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Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 admitted in evidence the search warrant used by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in conducting search on a house located at No. 6, Ogun Rivers Street, Maitama, Abuja belonging to a former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh during which $1million cash was recovered in his wardrobe. Badeh is standing trial along Iyalikam Nigeria Limited on a 10-count charge bordering on money laundering, criminal breach of trust and corruption to the tune of N3.97 billion. He allegedly abused his office as CDS by using the dollar equivalent of the sum of N1.4billion removed from the accounts of the Nigerian Air Force to purchase properties in choice areas of Abuja between January and December, 2013. At the last sitting, the EFCC through its PW15, Mohammed Goji, told the court how a search conduc told the court how a search conducted on the house of the former CDS led to the recovery of

Teen Mom Explains Why She Dumped Her 4 - Month Old Baby As Lagos Takes Up Responsibilities

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The Lagos State Task Force says its men have rescued a four- month-old baby boy put in a bag and dumped under the bridge in Oshodi area of the state. The Chairman of the outfit, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, told newsmen in Ikeja that the enforcement team of the Task Force rescued the baby while on duty in the area. Egbeyemi said that the 18-year-old mother of the baby was arrested by an official of the force when she was running away after dumping the baby. He said that during an investigation, the mother confessed that she dumped the baby because she could no longer take care of him. “We have briefed the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, about the incident and he has directed that the baby and his mother be immediately transferred to Social Welfare Department of the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development,’’ Egbeyemi said. The mother told newsmen that she decided to dump the baby when none of her family members was ready to accommodate and help her. “My mothe

‘Saraki Earned N254,000 Monthly As Governor, Made N77m Payments In Two Days’ – CCT Official

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Senate President Bukola Saraki allegedly made cash lodgment N77m on August 12, 2007 while his monthly salary as governor was N254,412.25. This revelation was made by an official of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Mr Samuel Madojemu who told the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Thursday, February 23. Madojemu, who is the Head, Intelligence Unit of the CCB was testifying as the third prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Saraki before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on charges assets declaration breaches.

See Photos Of ‘Jesus Soap’ People Now Buy To Wash Their Sins Away

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A wonder-soap called ‘Jesus soap’ is currently trending online. According to the description on the ‘Made in China’ soap, it is effective for lost souls who have been having dirty thoughts lately and feel a need for confession to get the burden off their chests. More photos below. Wah do you think???

BREAKING: GONE TOO SOON

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It's with great sadness and deep sense of lose that we announce the passing away of our beloved brother and Friend SUNDAY OKE a 300L student of History Departmemt, Kwara State University Malete who passed on to glory at an early hour of yesterday 23/02/2017. We pray his gentle soul rest in perfect peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. And may Aighty God Console his family (Father, Mother and siblings) He left behind. Amen. Update on the Burial will come soon.

BREAKING: NANS give MTN, Shoprite, DSTV 48hours ultimatum to leave Nigeria (Read Why)

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given all South African companies in Nigeria 48 hours to relocate over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The students gave the ultimatum at a demonstration at some South African companies in Abuja today During the protest the students carried placards and a banner, which read, “NANS Against Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians.’’ Mr. Kadiri Aruna, the President of NANS, said in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria at the office of DSTV, a South African company, in Wuse 2, Abuja, that Nigerian students had resolved to condemn the attacks. In his words; “We are saying that enough is enough as South Africans have openly attacked and bullied Nigerians.’’ "All the South African business empires in Nigeria and their collaborators in Nigeria will be affected". “I don’t want to say we will be barbaric but we will not be lawful in our actions, we will do it and face the consequences, enough of this rubbish.” &q

Lagos state House of Assembly member asks FG to stop airing BB Nigeria, says its against our values as Nigerians

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A member of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Segun Olulade, has called on the Federal government to direct the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission NBC to stop airing the reality TV show, Big Brother Nigeria. In a statement released today, Olulade who is the Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health Services, said the show is not in anyway promoting the African values. According to him, the content of the show is aline to the values and culture of Nigeria. His statement in part reads; “We have culture and tradition in this country that we must not allow to die. The Federal Government, through the Minister of Information and Culture, needs to reconsider the implications of Big Brother Naija on our culture and youths. The content of Big Brother Naija reality show is alien to our culture. This show is contrary to the rich cultural values we are trying to promote and bring to the front burner. It is sad that our young children including adults are made to watch such content.

Photos: Whistleblower leads EFCC to recover 17 vehicles from ex-Comptroller General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has recovered seventeen exotic vehicles in a warehouse of the former Comptroller General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko Inde located at Nnamdi Azikwe Street, Kaduna. The recovery was sequel to an intelligence the commission received that stolen money and properties suspected to proceeds of crime were being stored in the warehouse. Upon receipt of the intelligence, a team of operatives from the Kano Zonal Office were deployed to carry out the investigation. On arrival at the location, two individuals who were discovered to be the custodians of the property, Dantala Mohammed and Ahmed Balarabe were presented with a search warrant. Upon executing the search warrant, a total of seventeen amongst them brand new cars, shuttle busses and SUVs were discovered. Consequently, the vehicles and the two individuals who are now also suspects in the investigation were conveyed to the Commission’s zonal offices in Kaduna and Kano respectively for furthe

OMG: Man Cuts Off Thumb Used In Voting For President Buhari, Nigerians React ( Photos )

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According to PDP Youth Frontier @PDPNYF, a disappointed President Muhammadu Buhari supporter has cut off his thumb used in Voting Buhari to power. In the words of the party frontier twitter handle, “he is ashamed and regretted Voting President Buhari in the 2015 election.” And someone said: “That’s to the extreme, so Those who campaigned for him should cut off tongue, those who carried the matter on their head should behead themselves”

Unbelievable! Meet the Young Boy Who Allegedly Cries Out Tears Of Blood Up To 10 Times Every Day ( Photos)

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This is Akhilesh Raghuvanshi, a young boy who has been oozing rivers of blood after suffering from the mysterious condition since he was just 10 years old. According to Daily Star UK, the boy who is now 13, bleeds from his ears, eyes, mouth, legs and even his hairline up to ten times a day. And the rare affliction – which replicates the wounds Jesus is said to have endured when he was crucified – has left the poor lad in excruciating agony and fearing for his life. The bizarre phenomenon inspired Hollywood blockbuster Stigmata, starring Oscar-winning actress Patricia Arquette – famed for her roles in Boyhood and Boardwalk Empire – who played an atheist attacked by an unseen force. But real life stigmata is said to affect a tiny number of people across the globe. Akhliesh loses blood without being actually cut or scratched. The teen has baffled top docs who remain perplexed about the root of his condition, which triggers extreme exhaustion and crippling migraines. His parents initia

N 2.5M FRAUD : EFCC Comes For Native Doctor ( Babalawo )

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The EFCC, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 arraigned one Bala Tangalu before Justice A. B. Mohammed of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja, on a 2-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N2.5m. Tangalu was arrested following a petition by one Dozie Ugonna, who alleged that he was scammed of over N2.5m by the accused and his cohorts. According to the petitioner, the money was meant for the purchase of materials to neutralize some harmful charms purportedly contained in a carton filled with U.S dollars. The accused person pleaded not guilty to the charge. Justice Mohammed granted him bail in the sum of N2m with two sureties in like sum.

Download "HILLS AND VALLEYS" by Julius Tunde Ige

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Julius Tunde Ige is a young Poet. A Student of Mass Communication Department, Kwara State Polythenic Ilorin, Kwara State. One of the best Inspirational and Motivational Writer you can ever imagine. He is also a Music Writer. This is what he has to say about His new Book tittled " HILLS and VALLEYS" I've been doing a work which I decided to keep low-key until am done with it. At first, I wanted to release it on Valentine's Day but fate didn't permit. However, I met with Fate and after a long time together, the tussle of "who rules", accompanied with exams that are with me already, I looked fate in the face and assured it my work would be out before the Valentine month runs out. ------------------------- Enough of the talking ! What am trying to say is that my book is out. So those of you that though nothing good can come out of "Israel", come and see! It's a poetry book sha, captioned "HILLS AND VALLEYS"

‘Boko Haram Now In Kogi State’ – Governor Yahaya Bello

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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has revealed that following the losses suffered by Boko Haram in the north-east, its fleeing members had found a haven in his state. Bello made the disclosure in Abuja while speaking at the seventh edition of the National Security Seminar entitled: “Consolidating on the Gains of Counter Terrorism Operations in Nigeria.” He, however, warned that the insurgents had chosen a wrong place because he was ready to collaborate with the military to rout them out of the state. “Kogi is now a haven for Boko Haram, because many of them have relocated to my state.“Just last night, four high profile Boko Haram members were arrested in Kogi by the military. “I want to assure them that they have chosen a wrong place to relocate, because we will never allow them. “We will work together with the armed forces to consolidate on the victory and gains recorded in the North-East,’’ he said

Who Wan Pay ? Court Grants Man N 200, 000 Bail For Stealing N 1, 500

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A 25-year-old man, Awalu Usman, who allegedly stole a wallet containing N 1, 500, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada. Usman of Angwan Dodo in Gwagwalada is facing a two-count of criminal trespass and theft. The prosecutor, Mr Abdullahi Tanko said the accused criminally trespassed into the room of one Okoro Okoro and stole his wallet containing N1, 500. He said that during police investigation the wallet was found in his possession. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Judge, Alhaji Alhassan Kusherki, granted him bail in the sum of N200, 000 with a surety in like sum. He adjourned the case till April 19 for hearing.

‘Sometimes I Spend A Month Without Electricity In My Office’ – Minister Of Women Affairs

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The Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan has said she is not exempted from the challenges Nigerians face with poor electricity as she sometimes stays in her office for a month without power. Alhassan said this on Tuesday when she appeared before house of representatives committee on women affairs and social development for the defence of her ministry’s budget. She blamed consistent blackout for the delay in submitting the documents required for her ministry’s budget defence.

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‘How Buhari Gave ‘Corrupt’ Judge N500,000 During His Cerificate Controversy’ – Witness

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President Muhammadu Buhari allegedly gave Justice Adeniyi Ademola N500, 000 while his certificate controversy was pending before the judge who is currently being tried for corruption. A witness in the corruption trial of the Justice Ademola revealed this. Some persons had filed a suit challenging Mr. Buhari’s candidacy prior to the 2015 elections, alleging the president had no secondary school certificate as required by law. The witness said the money was given through Mr. Buhari’s former lawyer, Kola Awodeyin but said he does not consider the money a bribe. Mr. Ademola is being prosecuted by the Nigerian government for alleged corruption. He has denied the charges and requested accelerated hearing at the trial in Abuja. The Judge is facing trial for alleged abuse of office alongside his wife, Olubowale, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Joe Agi, are also being tried for alleged corruption. An operative of the SSS, Babatunde Adepoju, who led investigations into the allegations, conf

Alawada!!! Zimbabwean prophet claims he has God's direct phone number

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Controversial Zimbabwean prophet, Paul Sanyangore has said he has God's direct phone number and receives calls from him on how to help his followers. Speaking to H-metro, about a video where he was seen prophesying to a church member while on the phone during his Sunday service, he said: 'I have a direct channel, actually I have his number and I can call him when need rises. People believe that the prophet could have been on the line with someone with information on the church member, but he responded saying: 'It is possible to talk to God, why would you doubt that I got a call from him? I actually have a direct line which I can call him and get instructions on how to proceed. I got this when I was praying and I heard a voice telling me to call direct. I got instructions on the phone on what to do or say and that is what happened on Sunday. If the heavens spoke to Abraham why not us? You are of faith and people will always have doubts while others are being delivered,'

Pastor Sentenced To 20 Years In Jail For Defiling A 13- Year- Old Girl

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A Ghanaian pastor from Domeabra in the Ga West Municipal Assembly, Vincent Kete, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with hard labour for defiling a 13-year-old girl. 3News reports that Pastor Kete pleaded guilty to defiling the daughter of his friend of 25 years. At a recent court hearing, prosecutor Kofi Atimbiri said the accused called the victim to his room on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and forcibly had sexual intercourse with her. The accused and the victim’s father, were friends who lived in a single room in a mission house of their church. The pastor told an Accra Circuit Court presided over by Magistrate Abena Oppong Adjin-Doku that his action was the work of the devil and does not know what came over him. After listening to his plea, the court sentenced Pastor Vincent Kete to 20 years in prison with hard labour.

Recession: Telcos may block Skype, WhatsApp calls, target N20tn revenue

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With the economic crisis in the country hitting businesses hard , telecommunication firms are opting for drastic measures to boost revenue, OZIOMA UBABUKOH writes Telecoms companies in the country are hoping to address concerns over revenue loss from international calls and hit a revenue target of N 20 tn by blocking subscribers from accessing Skype and other Over - the - Top services , The PUNCH learnt on Sunday . It was reliably gathered that subscribers might also be prevented from performing certain functions like voice and video calls on WhatsApp and Facebook, among other OTT services . Skype is a proprietary Voice- over Internet Protocol software for calling other people on their computers or mobile phones . Phone calls using the Skype software can be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks ; and calls to other users within the Skype service are free - of- charge , while calls to landline phones though reasonably priced, are charged via a debit- based user

Man Kills Wife For Rituals In Lagos And Buries Her In Shallow Grave

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The body of one Sherifat Bello, was exhumed from a shallow grave, dug by her husband who killed her for ritual purpose on Monday, in an uncompleted building in Ijora, Lagos. It was gathered that, this was not the first time an attempt to take Sherifat’s life have been made by her husband. The couple separated after Bello (Sherifat’s husband), inserted a charm in her private part. Sherifat was killed, after she reached out to her husband for upkeep allowance for their three children. Their initial agreement was to meet at some place in Ebute Metta, Lagos, but they moved to another location in Ijora, where Bello pounced on her and killed her. He then dug a shallow grave and buried her after dismembering her and removing some of her body parts. Bello then travelled to Ibadan, his hometown, to avoid being suspected of committing the crime, but Sherifat’s family wouldn’t be deceived by this after they discovered she was missing. The deceased’s family notified the police who arrested Bello.

Primary school students reportedly arrested for not doing their assignments in Enugu state

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A Facebook User, Nkem Beluchi is claiming primary school students from at the Early Dew Montessori Primary School, GRA Enugu were arrested by the Police Force for allegedly not doing their assignments. She shared pictures with the caption: Enugu State Government Police in conjuction with Early Dew Montessori “primary” School GRA Enugu, arresting 4 to 7 year olds and putting the behind a hilux -thesame place they put dead bodies, and where they could have jumped out from fearfully- for not doing their assignments.

BiG Brother Naija ; Embracing Immorality

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The winner of this notorious Big Brother Naija is expected to walk away with N25milion and a Car. All it requires is: Live with a set of fellow crazy people, do all sorts of immoral things and win! If only there could be an educating version of such. If only they could house intelligent scholars like this and make them compete for similar prizes. But, no! Our people do not encourage sanity. The best in Mathematics competitions walk home with ridiculous stipends. Laughable prizes while these morons in BBN earn millions for coming to suck breasts on International TVs. What a generation! What a time! How do we nurture and produce the next Chike Obi's, the next Chinua Achebe's and the next Wole Shoyinka's???? What foundations are we laying down for the coming generations? What message of hope and legacies are we leaving behind? Immoralities... Are we not losing our minds? We should see that this programme is replaced with a more intelligent and educative programme. Naija i

Baby dies after mum feeds him kerosene

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An 18 - month - old boy has died after consuming a bottle of kerosene , which his mother served him as water in Ikpoba- Okha Local Government Area of Edo State . The incident reportedly occurred on Iguma Street , off Medical road in Benin, the state capital . The deceased , identified as Israel Buhari, was said to have received the substance from his mother , a kerosene vendor, when he complained of thirst at about 10 am last Tuesday . It was learnt that the little boy gulped the petroleum product , but spat out the rest of the content when it became unpalatable for him. The mother , Mrs . Ata , was said to have realised that she had served her only son the wrong drink when he screamed in pain from the impact of the ingested substance. SUNDAY PUNCH gathered that neighbours, who were invited for help by his mother , offered the victim some palm oil before rushing him to a hospital where he died few hours later . A source said , “ Few minutes after ingesting the substance, the litt

This Photo Of Church Members Kissing A Zambian Prophet’s Shoes For Miracles Has Gone Viral

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An image of a Zambian Prophet, Andrew Egimadu is currently making rounds on social media for asking his members to do what has caught some indignation online. The image shows his church members kissing the Prophet’s designer shoes for a miracle. Although the place where the incident occurred has not been established, it is widely alleged that the event took place during a church service in Lusaka, Zambia.

‘Atewe Gave N35m Out Of N8.5bn Fraud Money To Winners’ Chapel’ – Witness

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It has been revealed that N35m out of the N8.5bn diverted by retired Maj. Gen Emmanuel Atewe was paid to the Living Faith Church popularly known as Winners’Chapel. Atewe served as the Commander of the military Joint Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, in the Niger Delta before his retirement. He was last week re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for an alleged fraud of N8.5bn, which the EFCC claimed was perpetrated during the operation. He is facing 22 counts before Justice A.O. Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos. The other defendants in the case are a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Patrick Akpobolokemi; Kime Engozu and Josephine Otuaga. The EFCC accused them of conspiring among themselves to divert N8.5bn from Operation Pulo Shield between September 5, 2014, and May 20, 2015, using six companies. The six companies were listed as Jagan Ltd; Jagan Trading Company Ltd; Jagan Global Services Ltd; Al-Nald L