Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for consensus among legal practitioners on the preservation of the legal practice in Nigeria to enhance the profession and national development.
Osinbajo made the call while delivering the closing address at the maiden dinner of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, held in Lagos.
Osinbajo calls for consensus on legal practice
Goodluck Jonathan: Ignore Obasanjo at your own peril – Ex-President says
GEJ said this while speaking to Dele Momodu, the owner of Ovation Magazine, on the 2019 elections. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s influence in Nigeria’s politics cannot be ignored.According to Vanguard, GEJ also described Obasanjo as the boss of bosses.He said this while speaking to Dele Momodu, the owner of Ovation Magazine, on the 2019 elections.
Maina: AGF, Malami wants Senate hearing to be done openly
Malami, who is expected to appear before the Senate on Tuesday, November 14 2017, had been accused of facilitating Maina’s re-employment. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami wants the Senate hearing on the recall of former pension reforms boss, Abdulrasheed Maina.This is following a statement by Senator Emmanuel Paulker that Malami’s hearing will be done ‘in camera’.
Farida Waziri: GEJ sacked me because I refused to release a powerful subsidy scam culprit – Ex-EFCC boss says
Waziri also added that she will kneel down and thank former President Goodluck Jonathan for sacking her. A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farida Waziri has revealed that she was sacked because she was doing her job.
Wike: PDP condemns alleged attack on Governor’s convoy
The PDP described the incident as an attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to cause crisis in the state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the alleged attack on the convoy of the Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike.According to reports, there was a clash between the convoy of the Governor and that of the minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi in Port-Harcourt on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
Alex Ekwueme: FG disappoints family of ex-VP
Reports also say that Ekwueme’s family were asked to speak to their state government about taking care of his medical bills. The Family of former Vice-President, Alex Ekwueme have expressed dismay at the sudden change of by the Federal Government regarding the sponsorship of the elder statesman’s treatment.
NFF shuns Finidi, appoints Maikaba Nigeria U-17 team coach
…Bala Nikyu U-17 women coach
The Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have announced the appointment of Abdullahi Maikaba as the new coach of the Nigeria U17 male football team.
Finidi GeorgeDespite reports linking former International Finidi George, the NFF announced Maikaba who presently handles Akwa United as the new coach alongside four others as his assistants.
Seyi Shay: Watch singer have a big fall at AFRIMA 2017
Seyi Shay sure got people talking as she fell on the stage while performing at the just concluded AFRIMMA awards. Well, the just concluded AFRIMA didn’t end without a bit of drama as Seyi Shay had a big fall.The embarrassing incident occurred on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the Eko Convention Center of the Eko Hotel and Suites, in Lagos.
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 Day 7 and 8: A walk in the billion-naira Ariaria shoe market
November 11 was our day 7 on the Techpoint Innovation tour. The plan was to visit a couple of places; including the shoe market Araria market North of Aba.
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I have no fear flaunting my marriage on social media – Juliet Mgborukwe
Sultry Nollywood actress and former Sound City presenter, Juliet Mgborukwe, who had her second child recently for hubby, Chima Chukwu, has said she has no fear of flaunting her marriage on the social media, unlike many Nigerian celebrities who live in morbid fear of doing so.
1 hour of exercise weekly prevents depression — Study
By Gabriel Olawale
A landmark study led by the Black Dog Institute has revealed that regular exercise of any intensity can prevent future depression.
Exercise: Study recommends exercise as therapy to depression.The finding which was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, show that even small amounts of exercise can protect against depression, with mental health benefits seen regardless of age or gender.
DSS, Customs accuse politicians, states of stockpiling arms
DSS• Highest presence in Nasarawa, Benue, Taraba, Plateau
• NCS claims 1003 illegal borders exist
The Directorate of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have accused politicians and some states of stockpiling arms ahead of 2019 general elections.
According to them, the arms, classified as small and light weapon, are already being used by some individuals to perpetrate violence in parts of the country.
2019 in focus as PDP leaders, governors meet in Enugu
Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi
Obaseki, Dickson call for prayers, support
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met yesterday in Enugu to deliberate on the Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, the 2019 polls and election of national officers.
Wizkid, Tekno: New song ‘Mama’ isn’t the best collaboration that these stars can make
This isn’t a bad song. There’s enough quality in the music to consider it a good song. But is it the best jam Wizkid and Tekno can make? Tekno and Wizkid linked together in what is supposed to be one of Nigeria’s strongest collaborations, and the result isn’t their strongest foot forward.This new song titled ‘Mama’ isn’t the collaboration that we know they are capable of.
Ijaw, Itsekiri bicker over location of maritime varsity
The IYC President, Eric Omare, explained that the land where the varsity is sited is an Ijaw community, owned by the Gbaramatu people.Omare described the development as worrisome and charged the security agencies to brace up for a likely breakdown of law and order.
Stakeholders raise the alarm over illegal refineries in Niger Delta
Group threatens to sue FG over NDDC board
Stakeholders have expressed fears that operation of illegal refineries in Niger Delta has become an unwholesome practice that would be difficult to stop.
The Executive Director of Niger Delta Budget Monitoring Group, Dr.
Lagos targets third largest economy by 2020, Africa’s mega city in 2025
The president, LCCI, Dr. Nike Akande.Threatens to shut tax-defaulting companies
With a target to become Africa’s third largest economy by 2020 and Africa’s model mega city in 2025, the Lagos State government has reiterated its commitment to sustain the existing partnership with the private sector.
Gunmen kidnap Asaba-based businesswoman in Delta
A middle-aged business woman (name withheld) in Asaba was in the early hours yesterday kidnapped by unidentified gunmen. The victim was said to have been kidnapped around her house located at the Junior Staff Quarters, Asaba by heavily armed hoodlums, who shot sporadically into the air for several minutes before executing their nefarious acts.
Audu Ogbeh: FG has enough food stock to address shortages in 2018 – Minister says
The minister spoke at the Joint International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)/Federal Government 2nd Supervision Mission for Climate Change. The Federal Government said on Sunday that it had stocked enough food to address possible shortages in some states in 2018.Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, made the disclosure in Katsina.
Woman inflicts injuries on eight-year-old step-daughter
Mrs. Rose Michael
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a woman, Rose James Michael, for allegedly beating and inflicting life- threatening injuries on her eight-year-old step-daughter, Blessing James Michael.
The suspect, according to a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Mr.
CCB, ICPC urged to probe Okorocha over N1b statues for African leaders
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have been urged to investigate Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State for allegedly spending N1 billion to erect statues of Presidents Jacob Zuma and Ellen Johnson –Sirleaf of South Africa and Liberia.
‘My wife’s death drove me into sodomy’
One Patrick Kalu, an indigene of Abia State has been arrested by the police in Niger State for allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old boy.Answering questions from journalists at the headquarters of the state police command in Minna at the weekend, Kalu said he was pushed into the act when he lost his wife.
Wike accuses FG of plotting chaos in Rivers State
Nyesom Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike has accused the Federal Government of planning to cause chaos in Rivers State.He claimed that the attack on his convoy by operatives of the Special Anti-robbery Squad and soldiers attached to the Minister of Transport, Chibuike Amaechi, was a pointer to a grand ploy to plunge the state into crisis.
In Borno: Army sets up board to probe shooting, death of officers at Chibok
According to a statement issued by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman the incident occurred on Sunday, where the officers were deployed. The Nigerian Army says it has has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident that resulted in the death of an officer and a Senior Non-Commission Officer at Chibok in Borno.According to a statement issued by Brig.-Gen.
Anambra Election: Police to deploy additional 26,000 personnel
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Idris Ibrahim on Nov. 3 at the Also Villa, announced the deployment of 21,000 personnel for the election. The Nigeria Police Force said it would deploy additional 26, 000 personnel for the Anambra governorship election scheduled for Nov. 18.The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) recalls that the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Idris Ibrahim on Nov.
H.I.D. Awolowo Foundation hosts first annual lecture November 28
Chief Mrs. Hannah Idowu Dideolu (H.I.D)
The H.I.D. Awolowo Foundation would on November 28, 2017 host the first annual lecture to edify the late Yeye Oodua.It will hold at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, at 10:00a.m.
The foundation was launched on September 19, 2016, under the aegis of the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation.The public lecture is aimed at perpetuating the edifying legacy of the late H.I.D.
Water Resources minister, others want engineers included in national plan
Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu
The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, has advocated for the inclusion of professional engineers in national planning as any national development plan made without their inputs is bound to have limited success.
Total donates 12- unit doctors’ quarters to UUTH
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and continued support for medical services in the country, Total Upstream Companies has built and donated to University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) a 12-unit doctors quarters.
AFRIMA 2017: Ycee wins Best African Hip-hop Artist at music award ceremony
Ycee fought off competition from some of the continent’s best, including South Africans AKA, Emtee and Nasty C. Ycee has emerged as the Best African Hip Hop Artist at the 2017 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
AFRIMA 2017: Tiwa Savage wins Best Female Artist in West Africa at music award ceremony
The Nigerian superstar took home the award at the ceremony which held at the Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos. Tiwa Savage as emerged as the Best Female Artist in West Africa at the 2017 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
What do candidates have in stock for Anambra?
Six days to the governorship election in Anambra State, political parties and their candidates are intensifying their strategies with legion of campaign promises. Nwanosike Onu reports.
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M.I Abaga: Vector has dig at rapper over diss track
Vector tha Viper who reportedly has a beef with Abaga, sent out a message to the latter and it is not your regular friendly handshake. Vector tha Viper had a strong message for rapper M.I Abaga following the latter’s diss track asking Nigerian MCs to improve on their craft.
Army sets up board to probe shooting, death of officers at Chibok
The Nigerian Army says it has has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident that resulted in the death of an officer and a Senior Non-Commission Officer at Chibok in Borno.
According to a statement issued by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman the incident occurred on Sunday, where the officers were deployed.
Usman said the BOI was expected to turn in its report and findings in one week.
Krzibeatz features Yemi Alade, Harmonize on ‘911’
Music producer and self-acclaimed King of new wave, Krizbeatz, is set to end the year on a big note, with the release of a new single, ‘911’.
The song, the fourth single off KrizBeatz’s ‘ADm’ album, which will be released on November 29, features Yemi Alade and Tanzania’s Harmonize.
PDP chairman: Governors battle ex-governors, others
PDP chairman: Governors battle ex-governors, others
Secondus gains more support
The battle for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman continued at the weekend with governors insisting on their right to back a candidate.
They said they might unveil their candidate before the December 9 convention.
Police probe Wike, Amaechi bloody clash
Police Chief Ibrahim Idris has ordered a probe into the Saturday clash between security detail of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and those of Minister of Transportation Chibuile Amaechi in Port Harcourt.
Although nobody died during the clash, many were injured and the rifle of a policeman was snatched at the Trans-Amadi Layout.
Both Wike and Amaechi, who are former allies, claim thay escaped assassination.
Anambra Debate: I’ll Focus On Skill-Based Education, Not Certificate – Ezeemo
Godwin EzeemoCandidate of the Progressives People’s Alliance (PPA) in the forthcoming election in Anambra State, Godwin Ezeemo, has promised to ensure youths are employable if elected governor.
PDP Has Lost Its Soul, APC Is Divisive – UPP’s Chidoka
Osita ChidokaThe United Progressive Party (UPP) governorship aspirants in Anambra State, Mr Osita Chidoka, has taken a swipe at political parties.
He dismissed their chances at winning the election during the governorship debate organised by Channels Television and its partners on Sunday.
AFRIMA 2017: Wizkid, Tiwa Savage win at music award ceremony
Here’s the full list of winners at the 2017 edition of the All Africa Music Awards. The 2017 All Africa Music Awards holds today Sunday, November 12, 2012 at the Eko Hotels and Suites.
Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Father For Fourth Time
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Sunday that he had become a father for the fourth time after girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez gave birth to a baby girl, Alana Martina.
“Alana Martina has just been born! Both Geo and Alana are doing great.
Davido wins MTV EMA Best African Act 2017
Mr David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has emerged as the winner of the 2017 MTV EMA “Best African Act” .
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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Father of Four
Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father for the fourth time after girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez gave birth on Sunday.
The Real Madrid superstar has welcomed a baby girl into the world, named Alana Martina.
Abdul Maikaba: NFF appoint Akwa United boss as coach of Golden Eaglets
Maikaba will continue in his positions at Akwa United which he will combine with the U -17 side. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have appointed Akwa United boss Abdul Maikaba as coach of Nigeria’s U-17, the Golden Eaglets.
Yvonne Nelson Reveals Stunning Photos Of Baby Bump
Ghanaian Actress, Yvonne Nelson has confirmed news that she has a newborn baby after revealing a stunning photo of her baby bump.
The actress in an interview with WoW Magazine narrated how she’s found true love and happiness with her man and her new baby girl.
Nigerian soldier kills captain; takes own life
All officers around the brigade have been warned to be on the alert.
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Rohr drops Ezenwa
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed the changes he will make in his squad from the one that drew 1-1 with Algeria when they face Argentina tomorrow in Russia.
England’s Gareth Southgate considering new captain against Brazil
England manager Gareth Southgate is attempting to build a squad of leaders ahead of the World Cup and that may lead to another new captain
Lai Mohammed: We are succeeding in cleaning PDP’s rots, plundering – FG
Specifically, the minister said that with the enforcement of Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy, N3 trillion had accrued to government purse.
‘Thor’ remains a box office smash, thundering into second weekend
After a smashing start in its first weekend in theaters, “Thor: Ragnarok” thundered to the box office top spot once again this week, taking $56.6 million, according to industry estimates released Sunday.