The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s call on INEC to cancel its just concluded National Convention showed that it is ignorant of electoral rules and internal party operations. Malam Bolaji Abudullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary made the call in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. ”We read with dismay, […]
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Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson, who created the Jackson 5 music family with an iron will, died on Wednesday, family members confirmed. He was 89. Entertainment sites TMZ and ET said Jackson died on Wednesday morning in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. Family members confirmed the death on social media. Grandson Randy Jackson […]
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Defending Champions, Germany crashed out of the World Cup on Wednesday in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history — failing to make it past the opening round for the first time since 1938. In a stunning reverse by the footballing superpower who have reached either the final or semi-finals of every World […]
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UEFA has handed AC Milan a two-year ban from European competitions following a breach of FFP rules. The Italian giants finished sixth in Serie A last season to secure their spot in next season’s Europa League. But they will not be taking part in the competition after UEFA confirmed they had breached FFP guidelines. Milan […]
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Three suspects arrested in connection with weekend’s killings in 11 villages in Plateau have been paraded by the military. Two of the suspects are herdsmen and one Berom– one of the minority ethnic groups in Plateau. They were arrested by the special military task force, “Operation Save Haven. The suspects in Jos alongside 14 others. […]
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A federal high court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed the bail application filed on behalf of Jolly Nyame, ex-governor of Taraba state. Recall that Nyame is in Kuje prison, Abuja, after a judge handed him a 14-year jail sentence on May 30. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had accused Nyame of criminally misappropriating the […]
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Nigerians will enjoy a refreshing summer travel season as Emirates will be serving complimentary ice cream to all its customers at Dubai International Airport. Ice cream cups will be given out at the Terminal 3 departure and transit areas from 15 June to 31 August for customers travelling from or through Dubai. The ice cream, […]
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Ace Nigerian musician, David Adeleke popular known as “Davido” has added to his accolades by winning the The Best International Act Award at the just concluded 2018 BET Awards. The singer outshone the likes of Tiwa Savage, South African Cassper Nyovest, Fally Ipupa, and other international singers to clinch the award. Also, Kendrick Lamar and Cardi B emerged […]
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Some residents of Rumuodara in Port Harcourt have decried the low distribution of power by the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC). Some of the residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Port Harcourt said that they do not receive power from the PHEDC in their area. Mr Clement […]
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Two persons died when a truck loaded with boards and plywood fell off the Ojuelegba Bridge, Surulere, Lagos State, at about 9p.m on Tuesday. Two other persons were also injured, according to an update provided by the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Mr Adesina Tiamiyu. Tiamiyu spoke with newsmen at the scene […]
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