Ibadan chieftaincy declaration: Ladoja petitions Onnoghen, asks CJN to sanction Justice AkintolaThe battle over the review of the Ibadan Chieftaincy declaration by Oyo State government has taken another dimension as former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has petitioned the chairman of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, ov....
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Eid-el-Fitr: PDP insists on Nigeria's unity, prays for BuhariThe Ahmed Makarfi-led Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted on the unity and peaceful co-existence of all Nigerians; stressing that the integration of all regions in the country remains a priority that must be pursued by all citizens irrespective of socio-cultural differences. This was stat....
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NYSC member shot dead in BayelsaGunmen, suspected to be robbers, have shot dead a 30-year-old corps member and dispossessed him of his money and other valuables in Yenagoa, Bayelsa. The Police Public Relations Officer at the Bayelsa Command, Asinim Butswat, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday in ....
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PDP Chairman, Sheriff speaks on quit notices by ethnic groupsAli Modu Sheriff, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says threats and counter-threats by ethnic groups in the country will add more challenges to Nigeria’s problems. Sheriff appealed to Nigerians to use the Eid-el - Fitr celebration to pray for peace, unity a....
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Here's a comparison of bitcoin and all of the world's moneyAs you see on this head-spinning graph below, the total amount of money in the world is $84 trillion. But that includes money in the bank. In physical coins and notes, the total global money supply is only $31 trillion. See the problem? Hence the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitc....
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Buhari will return in good health – OsinbajoActing President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday prayed for President Buhari's quick recovery and and safe return to Nigeria . ”The President still has a lot to do for Nigeria”, Osinbajo said when a delegation led by the FCT Minister Muhammed Bello paid him Sallah hom....
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Eid el-Fitr: Borno worshippers pray for end of Boko Haram, unity of NigeriaThere were no incident of Boko Haram attack during the Eid el-Fitr Sallah celebration at all the centres where Muslims worshippers gathered to pray in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. Our Correspondent, however, reports that heavy security presence and intense security checks with the restricti....
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Biafra: Group calls on Igbo residents in Maiduguri to condemn agitation by KanuThe Borno State Progressive Association (BOSPA) has on Saturday called on Igbo communities, particularly those residing in the state to come out and condemn the unlawful agitation for the creation of Sovereign State of Biafra by Nnamdi Kanu. This is even as BOSPA strongly condemned the quit notice....
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'PDP remains dangerous to Nigeria's future'The candidate of the All
Progressives Congress (APC) for the Osun West senatorial by-election, Senator
Mudasiru Hussain, on Sunday enjoined Muslims across Nigeria and particularly in
Osun to....
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria – free nation or conquered vassal state?“I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves”- Harriet Tubman How can anyone describe Nigeria as a free nation when Sheik Othman Dan Fodio, the hero of the core Muslim north, the father of the Fulani Caliphate and the first Mahdi of ....
BN Community Centre: This Promising Young Doctor Needs Your Help to Fight LymphomaIf you've ever had a health-related issue in Nigeria, then you will probably understand that it is extremely difficult to fund your treatment and navigate the healthcare system. In view of this, BellaNaija launched the BN Community Centre. This online platform will feature "calls for help" as sub....
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Linking Boko Haram to Shiites ridiculous – IMN carpets DSSThe Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, has reacted to a ”malicious” statement by the Department of State Services (DSS) that Boko Haram members were planning to join its procession and use the avenue to unleash mayhem in Kano, Sokoto, Kaduna and Maiduguri. Hide quot....
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Biafra: Majority of Igbos against agitation for secession – KwankwasoA former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has declared that millions of Igbos were against agitation for Biafra. Kwankwaso, an APC Senator representing Kano Central at the National Assembly, insisted that Nigeria’s unity is paramount. His words: ....
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Antetokounmpo: 'I Know Nothing Else but Greece'"I know nothing else but Greece. I have never been to Nigeria. You are not born a Greek, you become a Greek," Giannis Antetokounmpo said at the Onassis Cultural Center with his 24-year-old brother Thanasis at his side. The two brothers are the pride of Greece for their accomplishments in basketball,....
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Those agitating for Nigeria's breakup will be disappointed – OkorochaImo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Sunday berated various group agitating for Nigeria’s breakup, saying "They will be disappointed." This is contained in his Eid–El–Fitr goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo. The governor stressed that for Nigeria to b....
Quit notice: Rev. Jeremiah Gado reveals why Nigeria will engulf in crisisPresident of Evangelical Church Wining All, ECWA, Rev. Jeremiah Gado, has stated that Nigeria will never remain the same if the leaders of the coalition of Arewa youths who issued quit notice on Igbos are not arrested. He said major crisis would engulf the country. He said this in a statement issu....
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Quit notice: Non-arrest of Arewa youths strategic – VON DG, Osita OkechukwuThe Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON) Mr. Osita Okechukwu, on Sunday backed the non-arrest of the Arewa youths who issued a quit notice to the Igbos to leave the 19 states of Northern Nigeria. Okechukwu said the non-arrest of Yerima Shetimma and other Arewa youths for what he called &#....
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Nigeria not a free country, North control affairs – Fani-Kayode explodesFormer Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode says people should stop referring to Nigeria as a free nation. He said many facts, incidences and policies clearly show that Northerners were in control of Nigeria. This is contained in snippets of his latest article he sent to DAILY POST S....
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Eid-el-Fitr: Nigeria needs prayers – Governor Bello, Gbenga DanielKogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has called on all Muslim faithfuls to keep the lessons of the Holy Month of Ramadan and continue to pray for Nigeria. In his Sallah message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Petra Akinti Onyegbule, the Governor said the virtues of Islam must continue to....
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Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 2500 personnel in OyoAhead of today’s Eid-el-Fitr celebrations which forms part of activities marking the end of Ramadan fast, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Oyo state command has deployed no fewer than 2500 personnel across the State. The state commandant, John Adewoye while assuring resid....
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Eid-el-fitr: Pray for redemption of Nigeria – Aregbesola tasks MuslimsAs Muslims all over the world celebrate the end of holy month of Ramadan, Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has charged Muslims in Nigeria to pray for the redemption of the country from array of socioeconomic and political complications. He gave the charge in a statement made available to jou....
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Fulani herdsmen boldly carry guns, act above Nigerian laws – Retired DIG, EkpoudomRetired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Udom Ekpoudom, has lamented the audacity of Fulani herdsmen and how they conduct themselves in other people’s territory. He said their activities across the country totally violate the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. "Malicio....
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The worst oil tanker fires around the worldPARIS (AFP) - At least 123 people were killed and scores injured in central Pakistan early Sunday when a fire erupted after crowds rushed to collect fuel from an overturned oil tanker.Here are the most serious such incidents around the world over the past decade. In many of the most deadly of these,....
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FG declares Nigeria free of meningitisThe Federal Government has declared Nigeria free from the latest 'Type C' deadly Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), which claimed almost 2,000 lives since its outbreak in late 2016. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, in a statement on S....
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Idigbe, 22 others inducted knights of St MulumbaSenior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Anthony Idigbe, has been admitted into the Order of the Knight of Saint Mulumba, Lagos Metropolitan Council, with 22 others.....
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Shiites decry alleged attack by police in KadunaBy Ben Agande, Kaduna
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as Shiites, has decried what sit described as an attack on its members by members....
Issa Starboy Ting! Wizkid wins BET Awards' Best International Act (Africa)Nigeria superstar Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has been announced the winner of the BET Awards‘ Best International Act (Africa) category. The Starboy boss was nominated in the said category along with fellow Nigerians Davido, Mr Eazi & Tekno; SA acts AKA, Nasty C & Babes W....
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Sultan of Sokoto Announces Sunday as Eid-el-FitrNigerian Muslims have been directed to observe Eid-el-Fitr on Sunday to effectively mark the end of the Ramadan. Sultan of Sokoto and President-General Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, said that the order followed the sighted of the moon in some loca....
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Police Arrests Soldier Allegedly Working for Kidnap Kingpin EvansThe Nigerian Police has arrested on Saturday a soldier who was involved in the kidnapping of citizens with the kidnap kingpin Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike aka Evans. According to Punch, the soldier, Victor Chukwunonso, is said to be a Lance Corporal with Army No: 09/NA/64/6317, and was attached to th....
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Buhari warns Nigeria to stop making reckless statementsPresident Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians against making reckless statements. Buhari, who is on medical leave in the UK, made this known in a message on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. According to a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the president urged all citizens to live togeth....
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N-Power: Buhari has ordered exclusion of volunteers from tax payment – PresidencyAfolabi Imoukhuede, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and Youth Employment has told N-Power volunteers that President Buhari has apart from the N30,000 monthly stipend, excluded them from paying taxes for two years. He also stated N-Power volunteer teachers can help uplift ....
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Flood: 314 LGAs to be Affected this Year -NIHSAThe Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned that millions of Nigerians across the country in 314 local government areas may be affected by different degrees of flooding. It is said that the flooding outlook might be indicating that over 33 states will be flooded as it happened in 201....
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BREAKING: Police arrest soldier who worked for EvansThe police have arrested a soldier, Lance Corporal Victor Chukwunonso, for allegedly being a gang member of the notorious kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, aka Evans. Chukunonso, with Army No: 09/NA/64/6317 is attached to the Nigeria Army Band Corps, Abatti Barracks, Surulere, Lagos. He wa....
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Ignore those calling for Nigeria's break-up – Tinubu urges NigeriansFormer Lagos governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to ignore those calling for violence or issuing quit notice to other Nigerians to leave their areas. According to him, Nigeria can be a stronger, a more unified and a prospe....
Please pray for Buhari – Lalong begs MuslimsThe Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has urged Muslim faithful in the country to use the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr celebration to pray fervently for the recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari and for the peace and unity of Nigeria. The governor in a statement issued in Jos on Saturday by hi....
Quit notice on Igbos amounts to treason, declaration of new State – Ohanaeze President, NwodoApex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Saturday decried failure of security agencies to arrest Arewa Youths involved in the quit notice on Ndigbo resident in the Northern part of Nigeria. President General of Ohanaeze, Chief John Nnia Nwodo made the condemnation in Enugu at the....
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Nigeria: Can We Ban Afrobeats?[Guardian] Last Wednesday, Nigeria marked World Music Day with the rest of the world. For me, the day was two-parts celebration, one-part reflection. While Nigerian pop music has never been as accepted globally as it is right now, it is frustrating that we've allowed the imperfect title of 'Afrobeat....
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Nigeria: Prompted By Lagos Govt. Lawyer, Judge Orders Journalists Out of Court[Premium Times] A judge of the Lagos Division of the Lagos State High Court Friday ordered journalists out of the courtroom during the hearing of a suit filed against the Lagos State Government and five others by the Incorporated Trustees, Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, otherwise known as....
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Nigeria: Movie Producer Seeks Support for Female Filmmakers[Guardian] Happy Julian, Nollywood actress and producer, has called for support for women filmmakers in Nigeria to enable them contribute effectively towards the growth of the industry.....
Why Nigeria is backward, in serious crisis – Peter ObiA former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has revealed why Nigeria is in serious economic crisis. The renowned economist said it still baffled him that some countries which were bellow Nigeria were now far ahead of the acclaimed giant of Africa. Speaking at the ongoing conference tagged This G....
