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UNILAG Kazeem Ugbodaga The authorities of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, has expelled 125 students for using forged results to gain admission into the school. The school also rusticated 73 other students over examination misconduct. The students were rusticated for between one and four semesters for engaging in examination misconducts. The information is contained in the school’s website, UNILAG.edu.ng. Out of the 125 students expelled, 120 of them had forged certificates while five others due to examination misconduct. Some of thee expelled students are: Nowoola Oladipupo Haki, Taiwo Omowunmi Esther, Adigun Yetunde Elizabeth, Obetta Blessing Ogechi, Opere Olanrewaju,Odoemena Ikenna, Ojelade Isreal Imole, Giwa Zainab Temitope, Akpan Imoh Charles, Agunbiade Peter Toluwalope, Badru Omoshalewa Raufiat, Aje Olaleye, Adeyemo Oluwaseun Samuel, Ayogbe Precious Blessing, Iyiola Oludamola Thompson, Uwaoma Glory Oniyechi, Disu Abdulwahab, Adenisimi Oluwadamilare,Iwegbulam David Chima, O...

APC The Kwara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the party’s Chairman in Ilorin West Local Government Area, Alhaji Suleiman Balah. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Sulaiman Buhari, made this public in a statement on Saturday in Ilorin. He said the suspension became inevitable owing to Balah’s deliberate insubordination and wilful sabotage of lawful party directive. The suspension order, he said, takes immediate effect. He said the next ranking officer of the party had been directed to take over the leadership of the party in the local government. Buhari urged members of the APC in the state to be steadfast and rededicate themselves to the party’s good ideals and leadership.

Chief of Army Staff Buratai (left) and other officers during a visit to the sports minister Solomon Dalung The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army on Saturday emerged champions of the 2016 Nigerian Army Sports Festival with 118 medals. The 1 Division, who were the defending champions, clinched 45 gold, 32 silver and 41 bronze medals, to beat the Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQG) to the second spot with 103 medals. The 103 medals are made up of 32 gold, 31 silver and 40 bronze. The 81 Division came third with a total of 94 medals comprising 31 gold, 26 silver and 37 bronze medals. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Minister of Defence, retired Brig-Gen Mansur Dan Ali, said the festival would provide more cohesion in the military. “Sports and physical training are inseparable from the military because of the need for the personnel to be fit to be able to fight at all times. “Maintaining good health and physical fitness is required by all to perform our daily task effectively, henc...

Eberechi-Nyesom-Wike Eberechi Nyesom-Wike, the wife of Rivers’ Gov. Nyesom Wike, on Saturday lauded a former Chief Judge of the state, Daisy Okocha, for her contributions towards golf’s development in the state. A statement by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, quoted Nyesom-Wike as also commending Okocha for her contributions to the growth of the game nationally . It said Nyesom-Wike made the commendation while unveiling Hole 12 of the 18-hole course at the Golf Section of Port Harcourt Club named after the retired Justice Okocha. “The wife of the governor expressed delight that it is the first time a hole is being named in honor of a woman who was also the first female chief judge of Rivers State. “She appreciated Okocha’s contributions to the game of golf, having served as a Lady Captain and won a bronze medal in golf at the 1989 National Sports Festival in Lagos.’’ The statement further quoted Nyesom-Wike thanking the Port Harcourt Club’s Golf ...

Ooni Ogunwusi with the Aare crown The ‎Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, put on the sacred Aare crown on Saturday in Ile-Ife, Osun, for the first time amidst jubilations and local gun salute by the natives. Oba Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, performed the symbolic trip from Ile Oodua, his palace to Oke Mogun shrine, to mark this year’s Olojo Festival, being the first time he would participate in the festival as Ooni. Olojo Festival holds annually in Ile Ife to mark creation of the universe and “Are crown” a special crown made of 151 items. It is worn only during the celebration of the festival and was adorned by Ooni. Decked in all white apparel, Oba Ogunwusi, had been in seclusion for 5 days. He left his residence for Oke Mogun around 4: 30p.m for the final rites before he wore mystic “Are” crown. At exactly 5 p.m. Oba Ogunwusi, emerged with Are crown holding a white dove, amidst prayers and several gunshots which began with the journey to Oke Mogun and Idi Aje. Two major ports of call...

Antonio-Gueterres The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has congratulated the newly elected Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guetteres. According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuf Olaniyonu, Saraki, in a personal letter to the new scribe, described him as a global citizen and statesman. The senate president expressed optimism that the tenure of Guetteres would foster greater collaborations and partnerships between the National Assembly of Nigeria and the world body. He told the Secretary General to count on the Senate in particular and the National Assembly in general as a global partner for development. “On behalf of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I am writing to convey my warm congratulations on your election as the Secretary General of the United Nations. “Over the years, as a fellow member of the Leadership Council of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, I have followed your work ...

Man City-penalty Nigeria’s Victor Moses scored the third goal for Chelsea as the former Premiership champions handed a 3-0 defeat to their successors, Leicester City on Saturday. In the match played at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea got two goals in the first half through Diego Costa and Eden Hazard. The loss was the fourth for the new champions, this season. In another encounter, Arsenal defeated Swansea City 3-2 to join Manchester City at the top of the League table with 19 points apiece, after leaders, City, ended their match 1-1 with Everton. Arsenal introduced Swansea’s new manager, Bob Bradley, the first American to take charge of a top-flight English side, to the harsh realities of Premier League as Arsene Wenger’s men won sixth consecutive league matches. Walcott struck twice in the space of seven minutes in the first half and almost got a hat-trick, while Mesut Ozil also scored on his 28th birthday. The draw at the Etihad Stadium ended City’s 100 per cent home record win thi...

A suicide bomber killed by troops Vigilant troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Saturday intercepted and neutralized a male suicide bomber at Madagali in Adamawa. Col. Sani Usman, the acting Director, Army Public Relations said in a statement that the incident occurred in the morning along Madagali-Limankara road. According to him, the suicide bomber was spotted by a vigilant duty sentry, attempting to infiltrate troops’ forward defensive line along Madagali-Limankara road. “He was gunned down by the vigilant sentry as he failed to stop when halted. “The accurate shot also detonated the Improvised Explosive Device vest and he was blown into pieces,” Usman said.

Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a goal as La Liga champions Barcelona comfortably beat Deportivo La Coruna at the Nou Camp. The Argentina forward, back after three weeks out with a groin problem, scored his side’s fourth seconds after coming off the bench. Rafinha had put the hosts in control with a first-half brace, before Luis Suarez’s clinical finish made it 3-0. Deportivo’s Laure was sent off for an elbow on Neymar in the second half. The victory moved Barcelona up to second in the table one point behind leaders Sevilla, who won 3-2 at Leganes. Messi’s display will be particularly pleasing for coach Luis Enrique before the visit of Manchester City in the Champions League next week. That game will mark the return of former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola, whose City side were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.

President Buhari visits hospitalised Nigerian Soldier in Berlin President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Berlin, Germany, visited a Nigerian military officer receiving treatment in a hospital, as he rounded off his three-day official visit to the country. The officer, Brig.-Gen. Sani Aliyu, the Acting Commander of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Jos, survived a ghastly road accident while on a duty tour in the North-East on March 8, 2016. The head of Training and Operations of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Yusha’u Abubakar, who was in the same vehicle, was not as lucky as he died in the crash, which occurred along Maiduguri-Damaturu road. A statement by Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, said Buhari, accompanied by his entourage, congratulated Aliyu for the progress he had made in his treatment at the hospital. The President and the delegation wished him a quick recovery and an early return to his family and duties. He gave ...

Ooni of Ife The ‎Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, put on the sacred Aare crown on Saturday in Ile-Ife, Osun, for the first time amidst jubilations and local gun salute by the natives. Oba Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, performed the symbolic trip from Ile Oodua, his palace to Oke Mogun shrine, to mark this year’s Olojo Festival, being the first time he would participate in the festival as Ooni. Olojo Festival holds annually in Ile Ife, to mark creation of the universe and “Are crown” a special crown made of 151 items. It is wore only during the celebration of the festival and was adorned by Ooni. Decked in all white apparel, Oba Ogunwusi, had been in seclusion for 5 days. He left his residence for Oke Mogun around 4: 30p.m for the final rites before he wore mystic “Are” crown. At exactly 5 p.m. Oba Ogunwusi, emerged with Are crown holding a white dove, amidst prayers and several gunshots which began with the journey to Oke Mogun and Idi Aje. Two major ports of call during Olojo Festiv...

Nigerian-army Vigilant troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Saturday intercepted and neutralized a male suicide bomber at Madagali in Adamawa. Col. Sani Usman, the acting Director, Army Public Relations said in a statement that the incident occurred in the morning along Madagali-Limankara road. According to him, the suicide bomber was spotted by a vigilant duty sentry, attempting to infiltrate troops’ forward defensive line along Madagali-Limankara road. “He was gunned down by the vigilant sentry as he failed to stop when halted. “The accurate shot also detonated the Improvised Explosive Device vest and he was blown into pieces,” Usman said.

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Jean Alexander Jean Alexander, who played Coronation Street’s Hilda Ogden and Auntie Wainwright in Last of the Summer Wine, has died aged 90. Alexander portrayed Hilda Ogden, a sharp-tongued, put-upon housewife who was one of Coronation Street’s best known characters, from 1964 to 1987. She appeared as shopkeeper Auntie Wainwright, the “absolute favourite part” of her career, for 22 years. She died peacefully in hospital on Friday, her niece said. Alexander had been admitted to Southport hospital, Merseyside, for tests but was discharged after a couple of days and allowed to return to her nursing home, her niece Sonia Hearld said. Advertisement But on Tuesday she was readmitted to hospital, three days before her death. “My aunt died sadly earlier today,” Mrs Hearld, of Selby, North Yorkshire, said on Friday. With her curlers, headscarf and piercing voice that could not be ignored (no matter how much fellow Coronation Street character Annie Walker tried), Hilda Ogden was, to m...

US President Barack Obama The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced more than $12 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help communities affected by Hurricane Matthew. With this funding, the United States is providing nearly $14 million for immediate Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in Haiti, Jamaica, and The Bahamas. The funding, according to USAID will provide critical food assistance and relief supplies to hard-hit areas in Haiti’s southwestern peninsula, as well as transportation and logistics support to help USAID’s United Nations and non-governmental organizations partners reach communities in the Grand’ Anse and Sud regions. There are currently 1.4 million Haitians in need of humanitarian assistance, according to the UN, which issued a flash funding appeal to the international community on October 10. Nearly $7 million of this additional funding will support the UN World Food Program’s (WFP) efforts to provide urgently needed food assist...

Margaret Chan, President of the World Health Organisation, WHO. The dreaded Tuberculosis, TB disease has killed 1.8 million people worldwide in 2015, says the World Health Organisation, WHO report. The report warned that global actions and investments to end tuberculosis epidemic are falling far short, while new data published by WHO in its 2016 “Global Tuberculosis Report” show that countries need to move much faster to prevent, detect, and treat the disease if they are to meet global targets. Governments have agreed on targets to end the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic both at the World Health Assembly and at the United Nations General Assembly within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals. They include a 90% reduction in TB deaths and an 80% reduction in TB cases by 2030 compared with 2015. “We face an uphill battle to reach the global targets for tuberculosis,” said Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director General. “There must be a massive scale-up of efforts, or countries will con...

Margaret Chan, President of the World Health Organisation, WHO. Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new World Health Organisation, WHO, report. Fiscal policies that lead to at least a 20% increase in the retail price of sugary drinks would result in proportional reductions in consumption of such products, according to the report titled “Fiscal policies for Diet and Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)”. Reduced consumption of sugary drinks means lower intake of “free sugars” and calories overall, improved nutrition and fewer people suffering from overweight, obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. Free sugars refer to monosaccharides (such as glucose or fructose) and disaccharides (such as sucrose or table sugar) added to foods and drinks by the manufacturer, cook, or consumer, and sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, fruit juices, and fruit juice concentrates. “Consumption of free sugars, including prod...

Mikel Obi, team captain The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has shortlisted three Super Eagles players, John Obi Mikel, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa, Cameroonian star, Samuel Eto’o and 26 others for this year’s CAF African Player of the Year Award. The three Nigerian players have been outstanding for the clubs this season, with Iheanacho being in the first team of Manchester City and has scored couple of goals. The City star has been outstanding for the Super Eagles as he scored in the 2-1 away win at Zambia in the 2018 World Cup qualifying match. Mikel, though not enjoying much of club football at the moment with Chelsea, is doing well in the green and white colours of Nigeria. He led the Nigeria Under-23s to a bronze medal finish at the Summer Olympics in Brazil and he is leading the country’s charge for a place in Russia 2018. Musa was huge in CSKA Moscow’s title win in Russia before he made a big-money move to English Premier League where he currently stars for th...

Chelsea players celebrate one of their goals Chelsea condemned defending Premier League champions Leicester to a fourth consecutive away defeat with a dominant display at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were ahead inside seven minutes, Nemanja Matic flicking on Eden Hazard’s corner for Diego Costa to smash home. A David Luiz free-kick struck the post, before Pedro played in Hazard, who rounded Kasper Schmeichel to slot in. Luiz hit his own post when clearing a cross, but Victor Moses’ finish after a one-two with substitute Nathaniel Chalobah completed the scoring. -BBC

Jean Alexander Jean Alexander, who played Coronation Street’s Hilda Ogden and Auntie Wainwright in Last of the Summer Wine, has died aged 90. Alexander portrayed Hilda Ogden, a sharp-tongued, put-upon housewife who was one of Coronation Street’s best known characters, from 1964 to 1987. She appeared as shopkeeper Auntie Wainwright, the “absolute favourite part” of her career, for 22 years. She died peacefully in hospital on Friday, her niece said. Alexander had been admitted to Southport hospital, Merseyside, for tests but was discharged after a couple of days and allowed to return to her nursing home, her niece Sonia Hearld said. Advertisement But on Tuesday she was readmitted to hospital, three days before her death. “My aunt died sadly earlier today,” Mrs Hearld, of Selby, North Yorkshire, said on Friday. With her curlers, headscarf and piercing voice that could not be ignored (no matter how much fellow Coronation Street character Annie Walker tried), Hilda Ogden was, to m...

Scene of the attack in Iraq At least 32 people have died in a suicide attack targeting Shia in Iraq’s capital Baghdad, officials say. More than 60 were injured in the blast, carried out on a tent in a crowded market in a northern district of the city. So-called Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the attack. Many Shia pilgrims are taking part in mourning rituals commemorating the killing of the Prophet Mohammed’s grandson, Hussein, in the 7th Century. Reports say a militant detonated a suicide vest in the tent at lunchtime, when it was full of pilgrims. IS said in a statement, published through the messaging service Telegram, that the attack on Saturday was carried out “in the middle of a gathering” in the Shaab area of Baghdad. BBC Middle East editor Sebastian Usher says Sunni militants have long used such pilgrimages as targets for attacks causing large scale casualties. This year, IS revived its bombing campaign in Baghdad killing hundreds of people, in what is se...

Following the huge success of the media screening of her new movie ‘’The Grudge’’, talented actress, Funmi Holder held another memorable VIP screening for a selected audience at Sojourner Hotel in GRA, Ikeja penultimate weekend. Guests include members of cast such as: Richard Mofe Damijo, Ireti Doyle, Ijeoma Anieboh, Hon. Otunba George Oladele, a member of House of Representatives, Hon. Gbolahan Lawal, commissioner for Works, Lagos State, close family and friends. Other guests at the screening which started with a red carpet include; Funlola Aofiyebi, Caroline King, Taiwo Obileye, Elvis Chuks, executive member of WIMBIZ, Samuel Olatunji, CEO of BBB Media, Yemi Morafa, and others. The screening proper took off around 6:30pm with introduction of guests by the master of ceremony who cracked our ribs before calling the woman of the moment- Funmi for her speech. The night took another glamorous turn when Funmi Holder’s ‘’long-time dream ‘’came true as she launched her foundation; Funmi...

Having tasted success last May Day at the MUSON Centre with his debut stage production, ‘Loud Whispers’ which had Ali Baba as the lead character, Joseph Edgar is teaming up with the usual suspects, Olisa Adibua as co-executive producer and versatile director, William Benson for another play set in 14th century Lagos. Inspired by Ayo Bhadmus but written and directed by versatile director William Benson, Isale Eko is set in 14th century Lagos where the struggle for power between two very prominent and powerful ruling houses sets the stage for an epic battle for control. Throwing up quite a few surprises, Isale Eko will be a major theatre outing for respected, award-winning journalist and editor of THISDAY Glitterati, Nseobong Okon-Ekong who is on the crew as producer. Focusing in part on the control of the very profitable trade in slave on the back of the abolition of the inhuman trade by the British, the story gets interesting with the admixture of deep feelings between the prince of...

Multiple Award winning Television personality, Media Practitioner, PR Consultant, Producer, Presenter,  Director, Writer, Actress, Peace and Tourism Ambassador, Founder and President of the Nigerian Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation; Amb. Rachel Bakam aka Rachel the PIPER has been honoured with the Nigerian Dream Personality Honours for her contribution to the Development of Nigeria by Cabinet X, the champions of the Historical Nigerian Rebirth Project. She has partnered and supported Devatop for a while now in the fight against human trafficking and their fierce role in empowering women. This week, to applaud her efforts, Devatop, chaired by Amb. Joseph Chidebere has taken it upon themselves to set up a Wikipedia page for her, stressing that the page will be up this week. Last week, she was honoured by the UNITED NATION’S WORLD HABITAT for EXCELLENCE IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECT. They applauded her contributions, bringing on stage the Bajju IDP Lady who she sponsored through the U...

For those who love old school music, the name King Waleman will continue to ring a bell as far back as the days, when the songs ‘If You Need A Woman’ and ’Zamuje Garin Kano’ were massive hits. The multi-instrumentalist who is also a member of a PMAN caretaker committe set up by the minister of labour and employment in this exclusive interview with ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM, called on his peers to wake up and experience progress in their lives. What are some of your rough experiences before getting to the level you are today? Yes…some of my experiences are so much, like leaning how to play the guitar drums as an apprentice under many big bands as at that time. Also singing copyright songs to survive with all those bands before composing my own songs. The bands are Callahan Funk Band, Angels Band in Kano city and Switch Band in Lagos town. I also worked as a DJ in Kano and Lagos. Later, I use to go and perform on radio and television at Ikoyi and Victoria Island for some time before I recor...

The management team of the Sony Music star have announced that Davido new song with American Songbird Tinashe, titled ‘How Long’ will be dropping on Friday. Behind the scene photos from their video shoot shows the duo relaxing together on the beach. Fans await in anticipation of Davido’s first international collaboration since his Sony Music Deal.   from Entertainment – Nigerian News from Leadership News http://ift.tt/2e34lQY via IFTTT

Starboy chief, Wizkid has parted ways with his protege, L.A.X after he didn’t renew his contract with the label upon expiry. Back in August 2013, Wizkid had announced on twitter that he signed L.A.X to his Starboy Records. Fast forward to December 2014, L.A.X, in an exclusive interview said, ‘I have a record label deal with Starboy to release two albums in a duration of two years.’ So according to calculations, this contract ended in 2015, without the release of the two album as promised. To confirm this, during his acceptance speech at the 17th Ghana Music Awards early in 2016, where he won the African Artiste of the Year Award, Nigerian pop star, Wizkid made a special announcement unveiling three new acts under his Starboy Entertainment Worldwide, they include, Eyfa, R2Bees and Mr Eazi with L.A.X failing to get any mention. L.A.X put spark to the report by not using any Starboy logo or identity in his new video, Awon Da, also removing all Starboy Records mentioned on his social ...

In an effort to reorganise and reposition the music industry in the FCT, the Abuja Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria, PMAN has concluded plans to hold a music night out for residents and fun seekers today at Tonga Bar, inside MATABELA GARDEN. Wuse ll. According to the PMAN Governor, Solomon Nda-Isaiah he said this is what Abuja musicians have been yearning for, to have a platform to showcase their talents. ‘It’s the right step in the right direction. This is what Abuja musicians have been yearning for to always have musicians come together as one united body to showcase their talents.  This is the debut edition and it’s going to be a continuous night of of great performance from talented FCT musicians. It’s going to stand as an ongoing event while we plan and have other big event which we have lined up already that would come up on later date within the Year.” He said. He also encourage all Abuja musicians to come out enmass to perform and showcase thei...

NSCDC operatives The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo has refuted allegations that it is training thugs for People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to rig the forthcoming governorship election. The NSCDC made this known in a statement by Kayode Balogun, the command’s spokesman in Akure on Saturday. The statement explained that the Commandant, Mr Adeyinka Fasiu Ayinla, trained two batches of officers and men of the corps a few months ago. “Training and retraining of personnel is a regular exercise in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps which will make the officers and men to be physically and mentally fit to combat any security threats. “NSCDC is a Security agency known for integrity, professionalism, non-partisan and neutral in its dealings with all political parties,” Ayinla said. Ayinla further enjoined the good people of Ondo state and Nigerians to disregard the story, stressing that it was reckless and baseless. He, therefore, assured members of th...

New Group Managing Director (GMD) of NNPC, Dr Maikanti Baru The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has embarked on a more rigorous exploration for oil in the Gongola and other inland basin using the latest seismic data gathering technology . A statement by NNPC’s Group General Manager,Group Public Affairs Division, Garba Deen Muhammad, made this known in Abuja on Saturday The NNPC Group Managing Director, Dr Maikanti Baru, the statement said, made the disclosure when he paid separate visits to the governors of Bauchi and Gombe States. Baru that the latest technology was similar to the ones used by neighbouring countries to discover oil in their countries. He said the exploration was in strict compliance to President MuhammaduBuhari’s mandate. NNPC, he said, had therefore commenced activities in the Gongola Basin by awarding the contract for seismic data acquisition of over 500KM2 3D seismic data in the first instance. “NNPC is deploying state of the art technology ...

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon has welcomed the release of 21 Chibok schoolgirls, following more than two years of captivity. In a statement in New York, he, however, expressed deep concern about the safety and well-being of the remaining schoolgirls and other victims of abduction by Boko Haram, who are still in captivity. The Secretary-General urged the international community to continue supporting the government of Nigeria in its efforts to secure their release, rehabilitation and reintegration. He called for increased efforts to ensure additional humanitarian access in the north-east of Nigeria and reiterates the continued commitment of the United Nations in this regard. According to Ban Ki Moon, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, in his capacity as High Representative for Nigeria, will continue to engage with the Nigerian authorities and international partners on this matter....

The lady attacker being restrained by another man A rowdy scene was caused within the banking hall of an unnamed bank in Ibadan on Friday when a young woman physically abused a man accused of stealing her highly-priced mobile phones. According to Teebiggs, a social media user based in Ibadan, Oyo State, who gave a recount of the weird drama, he wrote: “I usually mind my business on a norm but feel people can learn one or two from this, so thought of sharing. “So it happened that I was in the banking hall this morning in Ibadan and suddenly heard this thunderous sound… Looking back I saw this fair skinned lady slapping and head booting this young man that looked very innocent. “What did I do, what did I do?”, the young man kept asking, maintaining his innocence. “The lady who was already crying and screaming gave him a hot slap again, he staggered and lost his innocence saying “is it because I helped you, is it because I helped you to charge your phones and didn’t see you again...

Gov Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State Oyo State Government has concluded arrangements to hold the local government elections on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Chairman of Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Mr. Jide Ajeigbe said council election would no longer be delayed considering the fact that all obstacles to the conduct of the election have been cleared. The state has 33 local government areas and 35 local council development areas. Earlier this year, Governor Abiola Ajimobi assured the people of the state that his administration would hold local government election last September but failed to do so. Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, welcomes the President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari, for talks at the chancellery in Berlin, Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on the media, has described as a joke President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement that his wife, Aisha belongs to the kitchen. “My friends, can’t a leader get a sense of humour anymore? Mr. President laughed before that statement was made. He was obviously throwing a banter”, Shehu tweeted in reaction to the negative comments that greeted the president’s comment. ““I don’t know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room,” President Buhari was reported to have said at a joint press conference with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel in Berlin. President Buhari who stood beside Merkel when he made the comment, was reported to have made it amidst a chuckle, a hint that it was a mere sarcastic comment. “Mr. President respects the ...

Some of the 21 Chibok schoolgirls released on Thursday President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism on the release of more of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls, after 21 of them were freed by Boko Haram, following more than two years of captivity. Buhari spoke at a joint press conference with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday in Berlin. He said negotiations would continue until all the girls secure their freedom. “On the Chibok girls, we have been able to secure the release of 21 of them, so over 100 more are still in the hands of the terrorists somewhere in the Lake Chad Basin area which include Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria. “In getting this 21 out, we hope we will get enough intelligence to go about securing the rest of them,” the president said, according to a statement by Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. The President thanked the United Nations for its participation in trying to secure the release of these girls. Accordi...