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Obama Calls Trump’s Election Rhetoric ‘Dangerous’

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President Barack Obama has said Republican Donald Trump's insistence that he might not accept the election result is "dangerous". Speaking at a campaign rally in...

Former BBC Reporter Chris Simpson Dies

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Former BBC correspondent Chris Simpson has died unexpectedly in Senegal at the age of 53. A much-respected journalist, he worked for the BBC in Angola...

Akon In Liberia To Install Electricity At Schools

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Senegalese-born hip-hop musician Akon was yesterday in Liberia to install solar electricity at two primary schools in the West African country. It is part of...

It’s serious! Kenya Frees 7,000 Inmates To Fight Corruption

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Almost 7,000 prisoners have been released from Kenyan prisons in order to create space for "more serious offenders", local media reports. President Uhuru Kenyatta told...

‘More Than 2,600’ Detained In Ethiopia

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The total number of people arrested in Ethiopia since a state of emergency was imposed on 9 April stands at more than 2,600. On Monday,...

The Despicable State Of Mozambique Prisons

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Mozambique’s jails and police cells are a threat to the lives and health of inmates, the country’s ombudsman has warned. Jose Abudo said the places...

NIGERIAN ‘On Track To Fly Solo Around The World’

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Nigerian pilot Ademilola Odujinrin, who works for Air Djibouti, has started on the second leg of his journey to fly solo around the world. He...

Facebook Sorry For Removing Breast Cancer Awareness Video

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Facebook has apologised for removing a video on breast cancer awareness posted by a Swedish group, saying it was incorrectly taken out. Cancerfonden's video featured...

South Africa ‘To Withdraw From War Crimes Court’

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South Africa has formally begun the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), media reports say. They say diplomats have notified the...

Karena Virginia Becomes 10th Woman To Accuse Trump Of Sexual Misconduct

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A yoga instructor and lifestyle coach came forward Thursday with claims that Donald Trump had inappropriate sexual contact with her, becoming at least the...

Another Judge Says Amaechi Asked Him To Influence Judgments

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Another Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, has accused the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and his Science and Technology counterpart,...

Robbers Hijack Tanker, Divert N4.5m Fuel

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The police in Lagos are on the trail of some suspected robbers, who allegedly hijacked a tanker laden with 33,000-litre fuel valued at N4.5m...

Italian Social Worker, 50, ‘Cut Up Police Officer After They Met...

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PC Gordon Semple (left) was killed at the beginning of April this year. Stefano Brizzi (right) is standing trial for his murder. A Breaking Bad-obsessed...

Photo: Susan Peters Remembers When She Met Queen Latifah

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It’s a throwback Thursday so it’s allowed.

Aww Unijos Principal Officers Agree To Voluntarily Contribute N1m Each To...

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Recall that the University library was razed on the 8th of October? Well, six principal officers of the University have agreed to contribute N1...

Custom Dismisses 29 Senior Officers

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Twenty-nine (29) Senior officers of the Nigeria Customs Service have been dismissed for various acts of gross misconduct, the service announced today. The dismissed officers...

Abuja To Suffer Water Shortage For Three Days

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Water supply to some parts of the Federal Capital Territory will be disrupted for three days, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has said. Authorities said...

12 Social Media Assistants Appointed By Bauchi Governor

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Mohammed Abubakar, Bauchi State Governor, has inaugurated a 12-man committee to supervise and coordinate the state’s activities on social media. The announcement was contained...

Aregbesola Explains How To Cope In Recession; Practice Birth Control, Consume...

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I like the birth control part, lol. Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has called on Nigerians to curb excessive appetite for foreign foods and...

94,000 Pregnant Women HIV Positive In Zamfara – USAID  

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This is SERIOUS. No fewer than 94,141 pregnant women are said to be HIV/AIDS positive in Zamfara. A United States Agency for International Aids...

Somalia Releases 3 Al-Jazeera Journalists

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Somalia's government has released three Al-Jazeera journalists Thursday, two days after they were arrested along with their driver by security forces, the network confirmed. Hamza...

Despite Turning Himself In, Obanikoro Still Held By EFCC Four Days...

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Musiliu Obanikoro, a former Minister of State for Defence, who submitted himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday morning, has yet...

I Don’t Sleep Until 3:00am Most Days- Simi

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Fast rising act, Simisola Ogunleye popularly known as Simi who has been illegally linked with so many male entertainers has said she works so hard that...

It Will Be Selfish For Me To Marry One Wife- Singer...

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Oh dear! After having four children from three women (the first one from Toni Payne, a set of twins from an Abuja based lady,...

Full List: Buhari Names 46 Ambassadorial Nominees

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the names of 46 nominees to the Senate as ambassadors. Among the nominees are Pauline Tallen, Olorunibe Mamora and Musa...

Nigeria Bounces Back As Africa’s Biggest Economy

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A new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Nigeria as Africa’s biggest economy, in spite of its current challenges. Nigeria is placed...

Empowerment: Jigawa Distributes 600 Goats To 200 Women

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In its bid to empower rural women and make them self-reliant, the Jigawa Government has distributed 600 goats to 200 women in Auyo local...

Benin Gets New Monarch

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Activities marking the coronation of a new monarch of the Benin Kingdom are currently ongoing in the Edo State capital. The ancient city is agog...

Prominent Muslim Cleric Abducted In Sokoto

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Gunmen have abducted a prominent Muslim cleric in Sokoto according to the BBC Hausa service. Sheikh Muhammad Lawal Madoki, who heads the state government’s charity...

Buhari Sends 46 Non-Career Ambassadorial Nominees To Senate

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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, sent a list of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation and approval. This was contained in...

Actress & Producer Happy Uchendu Stuns In New Photos

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It’s a new phase for Nollywood producer and actress, Happy Uchendu. The beautiful actress is breaking new grounds in the industry and she has...

Rihanna Responds To Lookalike Fan Who Recreates Her Poses

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Rihanna has given a fan who looks identical to her the ultimate endorsement - asking why she looks better than her. Student Shania Ruedas Bernal...

5-Year Old Draws How Priest 54, S3xually Abused Her

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A priest who allegedly sexually abused a five-year-old girl was caught when her parents found horrific drawings the youngster had created seemingly depicting the...

Photos: Flavour & Sandra Okagbue’s Daughter Turn Two

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The both parents took to their respective instagram pages this moning to wish their little joy a happy 2nd birthday. Flavour wrote; Happy birthday to...

Olamide & Son Rock Same Hairstyle

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Mustard Gas, Truck Bombs, A Million Civilians To Be Used As...

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A huge battle looms as US-led coalition forces enclose on the ISIS stronghold of Mosul in Iraq where around 6,000 militants are believed to...

NAFDAC Workers Begin Warning Strike

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The crisis threatening National Foods, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) took a twist yesterday as workers declared a two-week warning strike. The placard-carrying workers, who...

Bail Remains Free, Ban On Road Blocks Still In Place- AIG

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 6, Abubakar Marafa, has re-affirmed that bailing of suspects remain free. Marafa said this in...

Soldier Joins Kidnappers To Abduct Rivers Chief

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An Army Lance Corporal, Abdul Yusuf, has been arrested alongside one other for the abduction of one Chief Samuel Iheanachor along Aba-Oyigbo Road in...

I’m Proud To Be In The Kitchen And The Other Room,...

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Senator representing Adamawa North under the All Progressives Congress party, APC, has, while joking, said that her primary role before joining the senate is...