Buhari’s Daughter Weds In Daura

President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hajiya Fatima Buhari wedded Mallam Ya’u Gimba Kumo, OON on Friday.
The wedding took place at the hometown of the president, Daura, Kastina State.
The ancient city of Daura witnessed tight security due to the event.
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Ex-Minister Obanikoro Refunds N100m To EFCC

Musiliu Obanikoro

The detained former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, has refunded the sum of N100m to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
A top associate of the former minister noted that the former minister had yet to be released after the payment of the N100m as of the time of filing this report by 9pm on Friday.
The EFCC had given a bail condition to Obanikoro, who has been in custody since October 21, 2016, to refund the sum of N100m as a major condition for his bail.

Ondo Boils Over INEC’s Choice Of Jimoh Ibrahim

Supporters of Eyitayo Jegede, candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), are currently on the streets of Ondo, protesting the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to choose his rival.

Rapper Coolio Spared Jail In Guilty Plea To Los Angeles Gun Charge

Grammy Award winning rapper, Leon Ivey, also known as Coolio, was on Wednesday sentenced to three years of probation after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of firearm.
The 53-year-old recording star was also ordered to perform 45 days of community service under a negotiated plea deal sparing him prison time.

We Must Be Tactful With Herdsmen In Yorubaland-Ooni

Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called for careful handling of the threat posed by some herdsmen across the country, especially in the Yoruba region of the country.
The Ooni, who stated this at the palace of the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe yesterday, said this became necessary in order not to allow the issue degenerate into a major crisis.
Oba Ogunwusi said the anti-grazing law was a welcome development because Nigeria is a federation and Ekiti State was in a federation, but called for care in the handling of the issue because it could degenerate.

"It Is Not Like We Are Good Friends" - Ronaldo

Real Madrid Star Christiano Ronaldohas claimed that Lionel Messi is not his friend even though they have mutual respect.
Both players have share eight Ballon D’Or between them with the Argentine edging it with five but the Portuguese is expected to close the gap as he is favourite to win this year’s award.Ronaldo has constantly proclaimed himself as the best player of all-time but fans of the Barcelona star believes Messi is a better player but the Real Madrid star says that there’s no hate between two of them.

Aba Girls Start Sex At Age 10

A medical practitioner, Godwin Uwaoma, said on Monday that girls in Aba, Abia State, engage in active sexual activities from the age of 10, raising higher chances of contracting HIV.
Mr. Uwaoma, the Chairman of the Thematic Working Group at the Nigerian Faith Based Advisory Council for AIDS (NFACA), told the News Agency of Nigeria in Aba that a 2014 research revealed the development.

Full List Of Soldiers,Police Officers Others Arrested For Collaborating With Boko Haram

PREMIUM TIMES has obtained an exclusive list of 30 people arrested by the Nigerian military for allegedly helping the Boko Haram to sell rustled cows.
The arrested people include at least four serving soldiers, two police officers, and some members of the civilian-JTF

Ensure No Harm Befalls Tinubu, Falae, Fayose Tells Ooni

Ayo Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has urged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other Yoruba monarchs to defend political leaders from the race.
Fayose said this on Thursday while receiving the Ooni at the palace of the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe.

10 Nigerian Celebrities That Have Proven The Word ‘Recession’ Does Not Exist In Their Dictionaries

The word ‘recession’ spread like wild fire after the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun tweeted about the downward trend of the Nigerian economy which has been obvious due to the incredibly high cost of goods and services in the country presently.
Some Nigerian celebrities have shown that recession has got nothing on them as they have purchased high priced items ranging from bags to cars in recent times.
We bring you 10 celebrities that have shown recession got nothing on them.
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Warning Of Mass Extinction Like Dinosaurs As Wildlife Declines

An elephant is pictured in Tsavo East National Park in southern Kenya on January 31, 2013. Wildlife protection groups have expressed concern that the amount of elephant poaching in the African continent is now at its highest for 20 years with an estimated 25,000 elephants killed in 2011. Kenya's worst incident of ivory poaching in recent history took place on January 5, 2013 when an entire family of 11 elephants were killed by poachers in Tsavo National Park, which is home to some 13,000 elephants. Increasing prosperity in China, and a large influx of Chinese workers and investors throughout Africa, has sent demand for african ivory soaring.AFP/Ivan Lieman

 

 Conservationists have warned that nature is facing a global “mass extinction” for the first time since the demise of the dinosaurs.
It comes after figures show global wildlife populations are set to fall by more than two thirds on 1970 levels by the end of the decade.

Footballer, Aaron Samuel Customizes New G-Wagon In The Coolest Way

Nigeria and Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F,  Aaron Samuel shared a photo of his new G-wagon after he customized it with his name, Aaron.

ExxonMobil Discovers One Billion Oil Barrels In Nigeria

United States-based Exxon Mobil Corporation on Thursday said it had discovered up to one billion barrels of oil on the Owowo field offshore Nigeria.
The oil major said it was “a significant discovery with a potential recoverable resource of between 500 million and one billion barrels”.

Court Remands Pastor In Prison For Allegedly Turning Abducted Girls Into Sex Slaves

A Makurdi Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a cleric, Elijah Ebimone, in prison for allegedly abducting three girls and turning them into sex slaves.
Ebimone, 32, is facing a two-count charge of abduction and causing miscarriage, punishable under Sections 274 and 233 of the Penal Code, Laws of Benue State, 2004.

Davido’s Reaction To Kaffy’s Blast Will Leave You Astounded

Nigerian singer, Davido was asked about his fall out with dance queen, Kaffy in a recent chat with PlanetTv.
The artiste surprisingly said; “I have nothing against her”.

Ooni Warns Against Misrepresentation Of African Religions

Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has cautioned people to stop misrepresenting the importance of festivals and deities celebrated in the ancient city of Ile-Ife and all parts of Africa.
The Ooni stated this when he spoke at the 2016 celebration of ORANFE, the god of fire in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Wednesday.

Falz, Simi Find ‘Chemistry’ On Joint EP

Falz da bahd guy and Simi have released their highly anticipated collaboration EP, titled ‘Chemistry’.
The singers have for the past few weeks teased fans and piqued the interest of many with suggestive, sometimes romantic promotional photos.

How House On The Rock Abuja Pastor, Goodheart Ekwueme Resigned On The Altar

The resident pastor of House on the Rock, The Refuge Abuja, Pastor Goodheart Ekwueme resigned his position in an unusual way.
Ekwueme took time out to read a four-page resignation letter to the congregation who he had pastored for 17 years as resident pastor.
He appreciated his relationship and service under the leadership of Pastor Paul Adefarasin for the past 21 years.
Pastor Ekwueme leaves House of the Rock to begin his own ministry in the service of the Lord.

Dance Queen, Kaffy Openly Calls Davido Names For Disregarding Dancers Including Her

Dance queen, Kaffy is definitely on the warpath with Nigerian artistes particularly Davido for looking down on dancers.
According to her, dancers have been instrumental to the careers of most Nigerian artistes and should not be trampled on. She openly called him names on social media in anger.
She wrote; “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!

Clinton Would Trigger World War-Trump

Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton walks off stage as Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump smiles after the third U.S. presidential debate at the Thomas & Mack Center on October 19, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tonight is the final debate ahead of Election Day on November 8.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP

 

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has warned that Hillary Clinton’s foreign policy plan in Syria would trigger World War III, the BBC reports.
He said the US should focus on defeating the so-called Islamic State rather than convincing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stand down.