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A Tunisia slug it out with two Zimbabwe players Tunisia secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as Group B runners-up with an easy win over bottom team Zimbabwe. Naim Sliti’s deflected shot put Tunisia ahead before Youssef Msakni and Taha Khenissi extended the lead. Knowledge Musona grabbed one back but a Wahbi Khazri penalty restored Tunisia’s three-goal cushion by the break. Tendai Ndoro prodded in a Zimbabwe counter, before Khenissi hit the post in a wasteful second half. The 2004 champions go on to play Burkina Faso in Gabon’s capital Libreville on Saturday. In the group’s other game, a much-changed Senegal, already qualified as group winners, drew 2-2 with Algeria, who finish third and are eliminated. Senegal, runners-up in 2002, will play Group A runners-up Cameroon in the last eight. Tunisia only needed a draw to progress to the knockout stage following their 2-1 victory over Algeria on Thursday. And they were rarely stretched as Zimbabwe failed

Algeria vie for the ball with Senegalese player Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage after failing to win a single game in Gabon. They were held to a 2-2 draw by Group B winners Senegal in a match they had to win to have any chance of avoiding an embarrassing early exit. Islam Slimani scored both their goals, a two-yard volley and a scuffed effort that wrong-footed Algeria’s goalkeeper. But Senegal twice equalised, Papakouly Diop and then Moussa Sow both firing in efforts from the edge of the area. Algeria went into the tournament as one of the favourites for the trophy but leave with their reputation damaged by three underwhelming performances. After being held to a shock draw by Zimbabwe in their opener and then beaten by neighbours Tunisia, who booked their quarter-finals with a 4-2 win over Zimbabwe on Monday, Algeria have had a tournament to forget. Their misery was compounded at the last by the fact they were held by Senegal’s second-string

Bola Tinubu’s plane National Leader of the All Progressives Congress( APC), Bola Tinubu’s Dassault Falcon-900DX (VP-CBT) was registered in the Cayman Islands with his initials ‘BT’ and was used to fly out former Gambian dictator, Yahya Jammeh out of Gambia, Saturday night. Bola Tinubu’s plane Former Governor, Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Adama Barrow Former Gambian autocrat Yahya Jammeh has not been granted immunity from prosecution, a member of President Adama Barrow’s coalition said on Monday. Barrow rejected a proposal by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to protect Jammeh from prosecution, Mai Fatty, an executive member of the coalition, said. Senegal’s foreign minister Mankeur Ndiaye confirmed “no deal’’ had been negotiated with Jammeh, who ruled the small West African nation for 22 years with an iron fist. Jammeh, who has lived in exile in Equatorial Guinea since Saturday, stands accused by the coalition of having stolen some 12 million dollars out of state coffers during the standoff that followed his December 1 election loss. Jammeh’s government was also widely accused of corruption, human rights abuses and an incessant crackdown on the opposition. Barrow has said he plans to establish a commission to investigate potential wrongdoing by Jammeh, who spent weeks trying to ove

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun, and foremost Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Aare Afe Babalola are among dignitaries expected to chart a way forward for the justice sector at a two-day Summit on Administration of Justice put together by the Lagos State Government. The Summit, organised by the State’s Ministry of Justice, with the theme: “Contemporary Trends: Catalysts for Justice Sector Reform in Lagos State,” will take place between January 30 and 31, 2017 at Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, and participants are billed to discuss and proffer solutions to improvement of the sector. Other legal luminaries expected to grace the Summit are human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN); former Lagos State Attorney General and Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Ade Ipaye; Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji of the International Criminal

Rainfall Enugu metropolis, on Monday, recorded its first rainfall of the year, which led to reduction in the temperature in the coal city. The rain started at about 2:45p.m and lasted for over 30 minutes. The downpour led to the washing of roof-tops and drains that had been dotted by silts occasioned by the harmattan. Reacting, a resident of the city, Mr Chidi Maduka, said that the rain had led to a cool weather, which most people of the coal city had been praying for. Maduka said that the early rainfall also signifies more rainfall in the course of the year. “We pray God that we have plenty of rain this year to help us grow food to check the current hardship in the land, “he said. Another resident, Mr Samuel Edeh, said that the first rain would check heat rash and itching, especially among children and infants. “Heat had been one thing disturbing children at night in crowded areas of the city; while the coolness brought about by this rain will check this. “Residents, especia

Two notorious kidnap suspects believed to be involved in the kidnapping of a couple on New Year Day, along DSC Roundabout, Effurun, Delta State, have been arrested by policemen at Zone 5. The suspects who are now cooling their feet at the Zone 5 headquarters in Benin are Emmanuel Ogbeni, 28 and Osifo Enakhirua, 30. A statement signed by the Zone 5 Command spokesman, DSP Emeka Iheanacho, revealed that the couple, Blessing Dukuye and his wife, Joy, was returning from New Year church service when they were abducted. ‎The suspects were arrested at their hideouts along Alaka area and PTI Road in Effurun, Delta State. ‎Items recovered from the suspects’ residence were listed to include one Lar rifle, one AK 47 rifle, one pump action, one Brownie pistol, three 7.62 live ammunition, 15 rounds of Brownie pistol, the sum of N1.088,000, weeds suspected to be Indian Hemp, one Army camouflage, one dynamite and some charms. The statement said the suspects have made useful statements and would s

Naomi Mac – Hard Rock Cafe January 2017 Nigeria is about to witness live performance in a unique stellar dimension as House One Music star Naomi Mac is set to perform for a whopping three hours on Thursday January 26 2017 at popular Lagos restaurant Hard Rock Café situated at Victoria Island, Lagos. The singer is scheduled to perform for three hours; singing some of her smash hits like ‘Fix Me’, ‘My Heart’ featuring Adekunle Gold, ‘Ori Mi’ featuring Pheelz and some of the world’s biggest songs. Naomi first performed live at the restaurant back in October, 2016 then went on to perform in December; heartily singing at an ecstatic state for hours to the amusement of a euphoric audience; whilst putting her electrifying voice to her advantage. Naomi Mac The night will mark the singer’s first public appearance in 2017, since her performance last December at ‘Olamide live in Concert 3’. Speaking on what fans to expect, the singer remarked; “My fans know me; I’ve never failed to deliv

Death Sentence A High Court in Abeokuta on Monday sentenced Kola Akanji, to death by hanging for armed robbery. Akanji, whose address was not given, was found guilty of a two-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery. In his judgment, Justice Abiodun Akinyemi, said the court was convinced beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the offence. “According to Section 1(2) (a&b) and 6(b) of the Act, the punishment is death and the court has no discretion in the matter. “Having found that the accused person is guilty as charged in both counts. I have no choice but impose on him the capital sentence as prescribed by the Law. “You shall be hung by your neck until you are dead,’’ he said. He held that the evidence presented by the prosecution was tenable and, therefore, sentenced the accused to death by hanging The convict, had been standing trial since Dec 2010, when he was arrested and charged for robbing one Fashola Moses of his motorcycle, phone and money. The ac

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes insufficient time together led to the hosts’ group-stage elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Panthers needed to beat Cameroon on Sunday but could only draw 0-0. Aubameyang said: “It is really annoying because we had chances. Sadly there are days when it doesn’t go in, like my first chance from two metres out. We are all really disappointed. We didn’t really have the time to prepare (for the tournament).” Aubameyang reacted angrily after final whistle, storming off, kicking a ball off the pitch and not shaking hands with anyone. Coach Jose Antonio Camacho told him to calm down but Aubameyang waved him away as he walked down the tunnel. “Of course everyone is disappointed, it is usual in these situations,” said Aubameyang. “The players feel it the most.” Aubameyang also appeared to be unhappy that the team did not begin their preparations for the tournament on 3 January as planned. “We did not

Zambia police officers Police authorities in Zambia on Monday said they had banned officers from marrying foreigners. The Head of the Zambia Police, Kakoma Kanganja, issued a memo advising officers against marrying foreigners “with immediate effect.’’ The police chief advised officers, who were already married to foreigners to declare their foreign spouses to his office within one week. “Failure to declare any foreigner spouse will attract disciplinary action,’’ he said. Esther Katongo, the Police Spokesperson, had defended the decision which had already received a backlash as constitutional. According to Katongo, the Zambia Police Act 103 Section 3 and 5 covers the standing orders on marriages. “Issues of security are delicate. If not careful, spouses can be spies and can sell the security of the country,’’ she said. She added that the law had always been there and that the police had decided to enforce it because officers were ignoring it.

Filling station attendant a work Some fuel marketers in Kano State have increased the price of the commodity from N145 per litre to between N153 and N155 per litre. The situation is worse outside the state capital as a litre of the commodity in some local government areas of the state now cost more than N155. A correspondent of the News Agency Nigeria who went round the city of Kano on Monday reports that while most of the filling stations remained closed, the few ones that were operating had long queues of vehicles. Following the development, socio-economic activities have been partially paralysed, especially in the state capital. Black marketers in the city had started exploiting the situation by increasing their prices from N750 per four litre gallon to between N850 and N900 for the same quantity. Commercial tricycle operators had also increased their fares from the usual N50 per drop to between N80 and N100 per, drop depending on the distance. NAN recalls that the ugly tren

Mrs Ambode shaking hand with pupils during the deworming exercise At least, 60,000 pupils across public primary schools in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria will be dewormed in the next few days in the mass deworning exercise being carried out by the Lagos State Government. Wife of the Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode flagged off the deworming exercise on Monday in Maryland area of the state. Ambode charged parents in the state to encourage hand-washing among their children, as well as maintain a clean and healthy environment so as to prevent them contracting worm infections. She said that worm parasites contributed significantly to malnutrition in children by stealing the nutrients they ingest, leading to dangerous health conditions like severe anaemia, stunted growth and low immunity, among others. According to her, “De-worming children helps them to develop well and boost their learning capability. This is a great advantage that cannot be ignored because good academic performance will to

Naomi Mac – Hard Rock Cafe January 2017 Nigeria is about to witness live performance in a unique stellar dimension as House One Music star Naomi Mac is set to perform for a whopping three hours on Thursday January 26 2017 at popular Lagos restaurant Hard Rock Café situated at Victoria Island, Lagos. The singer is scheduled to perform for three hours; singing some of her smash hits like ‘Fix Me’, ‘My Heart’ featuring Adekunle Gold, ‘Ori Mi’ featuring Pheelz and some of the world’s biggest songs. Naomi first performed live at the restaurant back in October, 2016 then went on to perform in December; heartily singing at an ecstatic state for hours to the amusement of a euphoric audience; whilst putting her electrifying voice to her advantage. Naomi Mac The night will mark the singer’s first public appearance in 2017, since her performance last December at ‘Olamide live in Concert 3’. Speaking on what fans to expect, the singer remarked; “My fans know me; I’ve never failed to deliv

Black Stars of Ghana Some Ghanaians in Lagos on Monday expressed the confidence that the Black Stars of Ghana would win the ongoing 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. Ghana is in group D alongside Mali, Uganda and Egypt. The Black Stars has already won two of their group matches against Mali and Uganda with 1-0 goal margin respectively, while the team will lock horns with Egypt in their last group match on Jan. 25. With the victory in the group matches so far, the Black Stars have qualifies for the quarter-finals of the competition in Gabon. Peter Agbasi, a Ghanaian who resides and works in Lagos, told NAN that the Black Stars possessed the quality needed to lift the trophy in Gabon. “I have watched virtually all the teams in the competition play, none of them can withstand my country’s team. “This is the right time for Ghana to lift the cup again and I strongly believe the players will not disappoint,’’ he said. Also, Bright Amedume, a Ghanaian who lives in Ikotun, a suburb

The Abuja chapter of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders of Nigeria, NAGAFF, has written the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, to complain over what it described as sudden disappearance of banking institutions from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Association noted in the letter that it is worrisome that only one bank is presently operating within the premises of the Airport, a situation which it noted is affecting clearance of cargo and others businesses in NAIA. “It’s sad to say that Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has only one bank operating within its premises. The association sees this as grossly inadequate taking cognizance of customers demand and achieving the Federal government policy of 24 hours cargo clearance possible,” NAGAFF said in the letter signed by Comrade Sani Balogun on behalf of the Abuja chapter Chairman. The Association said the delay caused by lack of adequate number of financial institution within t

federal-high-court Thirty senior police officers retired in 2016, have challenged their retirement at the National Industrial Court, Abuja insisting the force was ‘influenced’ to retire them. The officers sought the powers of the court to interpret certain parts of the constitution binding on the Police Service Commission and its retirement processes. The officers sued the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Attorney-General of the Federation and Inspector-General of Police for an `influenced’ retirement. Also joined as co-defendants in the suit which came up for mention, are the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force. The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, while in an acting capacity allegedly wrote to the presidency to retire 30 senior officers. It was also alleged that the officers who were from the rank of Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of police, were eventually retired at the instance of the IGP. The officers are praying the court to

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State Gov Godwin Obaseki of Edo has sent a bill for a law to harmonise local government levies, rates, fees and charges to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage. This was contained in a letter signed by the governor and sent to the house on Monday in Benin. The letter reads: “Mr Speaker, find attached 30 copies of the bill for your consideration and passage ” The bill is expected to change the fortunes of local government in the state”. The Speaker, Justin Okonoboh, thereafter, referred the bill to the House Committee on Rules and Business for consideration on a later date. Meanwhile, the speaker has advised members on the need to be punctual at the plenary. “Some constituents have complained to me that their representatives do not come to plenary on time. “I want to urge all members to come to plenary by 10a.m,” he said.

Lassa Fever The Commissioner for Health in Plateau, Dr Kunden Deyin, said the state recorded four deaths, while laboratory tests confirmed five cases of Lassa fever since December 2016. The commissioner said on Monday via telephone interview in Jos that 80 per cent of the mortality rate was due to late presentation of patients to health care facilities. Deyin said “the mortality rate is as high as 80 per cent; the reason is that people are reporting very late, Lassa fever is best managed when patients start taking the drug within the first week of contracting the disease. “The symptoms are similar to that of malaria such as nausea, body weakness and joint pains; it is at advanced stage that symptoms such as bleeding from the eyes, nose, mouth or private part occur.” The commissioner, who said that getting the drug for the management of Lassa fever was difficult as it was not readily sold in the open market, added that the state was trying to access the drugs from the Federal Min

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State says Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State lacks decorum to function as the Chairman of Governors’ Forum of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). APC made its stance known in statement issued in Akure on Monday by its Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya. “PDP is on a voyage of total destruction and abandonment with the emergence of uncultured governor like Mr Fayose that lacks decorum, whose past records, attitude and public utterance are seen as affront. “It shows PDP is lacking in men and women of proven integrity with high level of mental alertness considering the enormous challenges facing our dear country as a result of the PDP’s 16 years of misrule. “It is unfortunate that Fayose, who was alleged to have beaten up a Judge in his state, who is seen to be suffering from `diarrhea of the mouth’ could be allowed to lead PDP Governors’ Forum,’’ Adesanya said. He said that the PDP was in comatose

rape ‎A 38-year-old man, George Chidiebere, who allegedly defiled a 14-year-old girl and impregnated her was on Friday charged before a Surulere Chief Magistrate’s’ Court in Lagos. ‎ Chidiebere, residing at No. 10, Abioye Close, Iyana Cele at Ajangbadi near Lagos, however, pleaded not guilty to the count charge of defilement. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande, told court that the accused committed the offence at No. 10, Abioye Close, Iyana Cele in Ajangbadi at about 6.00 p.m. on Jan. 11. ‎ Osayande said the accused, residing in the same area with the girl, started by sending the minor on errands and giving her money. The prosecutor said that Chidiebere eventually tricked the girl to his apartment and had unlawful sexual intercourse with her and impregnated her.‎ She said the offence contravened Section 137 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011. ‎ Chief Magistrate Ipaye Nwachukwu granted the accused bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum. ‎ Nwa

Magistrate-court A Surulere Chief Magistrate’s’ Court in Lagos on Monday granted bail in the sum of N500,000 to a teenager who allegedly defiled a 12-year-old.‎ Chief Magistrate Ipaye Nwachukwu also ordered that the accused, 19-year-old Peter Edo, should produce two sureties in like sum. She directed that one of the sureties must be a blood relation of the accused, while the other must be a community leader or a cleric with evidence of tax payment. ‎Edo, a resident of Ilogba Road, Ajangbadi, Lagos, was charged on one count, but he pleaded not guilty. ‎According to the prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande, Edo defiled his neighbour’s daughter shortly after she returned from school on Jan. 9 at their residence. ‎Oyasande submitted that the accused asked the minor to enter his apartment, and had sexual intercourse with her.‎ ‎She said that the girl later told her parents what happened. The prosecutor said that the offence contravened Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State,

National Youth Service Corp members No fewer than 2,600 2016 Batch B stream 11 corps members will undertake the three-week orientation at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp, Iseyin, Oyo State. Mr Simeon Bankole, the Head of Press and Public Relations Unit of NYSC in the state, said in Ibadan on Monday that the orientation course would hold from Jan. 24 to Feb. 13. Bankole said, however, that the swearing-in of the corps members would be held on Jan. 26. He said that Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State would preside at the occasion, while Justice Munta Abimbola, the state’s Chief Judge, would administer the oath of allegiance on the corps members. Bankole urged Oyo State residents, especially the transport unions, to extend their hands of fellowship to the corps members, adding that many of the corps members were visiting the state for the first time. Corps members will now be enrolled in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to enable them to access qua

Trump The dollar slid broadly on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump struck a protectionist tone in his inauguration speech, prompting developed and emerging market currencies to gain. The drops and gains were due to the Trump administration’s intention, on its first day in office, to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). In his inaugural address, Trump pledged to end what he called an “American carnage” of rusted factories, and vowed to put “America first”. He laid out two simple rules – buy American and hire American. Trump also said on Sunday that he planned talks with leaders of Canada and Mexico to begin renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Members of the TPP are U.S., Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Chile and Peru. The pact aims to deepen economic ties between these nations, slashing tariffs and fostering trade to boost growth. The dollar fell as much as 1.2 per cent against

Madonna Pop singer Madonna, who had said in a profanity-laced speech at Saturday’s Women’s March in Washington, D.C., that she had thought about “blowing up the White House,’’ stressed on Sunday that she was speaking metaphorically. Madonna’s speech, which was criticised on social media, led some television networks to abruptly stop their live feeds of the march. The march drew hundreds of thousands of people in demonstrations across the U.S. to protest the election of Donald Trump as president. “I am not a violent person,’’ the singer songwriter said on Instagram. “I spoke in metaphor and I shared two ways of looking at things — one was to be hopeful, and one was to feel anger and outrage, which I have personally felt.’’ The 58-year-old led the crowd on Saturday in chants of, “Yes, we’re ready’’ to take on policies promoted by Trump, who alienated many women during the election campaign. He had made comments about rivals’ attractiveness and promised to outlaw or diminish abor

Madonna Pop singer Madonna, who had said in a profanity-laced speech at Saturday’s Women’s March in Washington, D.C., that she had thought about “blowing up the White House,’’ stressed on Sunday that she was speaking metaphorically. Madonna’s speech, which was criticised on social media, led some television networks to abruptly stop their live feeds of the march. The march drew hundreds of thousands of people in demonstrations across the U.S. to protest the election of Donald Trump as president. “I am not a violent person,’’ the singer songwriter said on Instagram. “I spoke in metaphor and I shared two ways of looking at things — one was to be hopeful, and one was to feel anger and outrage, which I have personally felt.’’ The 58-year-old led the crowd on Saturday in chants of, “Yes, we’re ready’’ to take on policies promoted by Trump, who alienated many women during the election campaign. He had made comments about rivals’ attractiveness and promised to outlaw or diminish abor

Inferno in Owerri Tragedy struck at Eke-Obollo, in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State after a middle-aged woman, Chinonso Azubuike, in a bid to separate two fighters, set her son, Chimaobi Azubuike, aged three, and one seven-year-old Chidalu Onyeka on fire. Sources in the grieving community said the woman had been admitted in a public hospital in Owerri, the state capital, owing to the damages done to her body by the raging fire. According to the sources, the woman, who is married to one Oliver, who hails from Umuchieze – Obollo, poured a gallon of petrol on her husband and sister-in-law, Adanna Onyeka, on Friday, in an attempt to separate them after they engaged in fisticuffs. The sources explained further that no sooner had the woman poured the fuel than the entire house was consumed by fire, which reportedly came from a kitchen near the house, where a resident was cooking. It was gathered that the fire killed Chimaobi and Onyeka, who were together in one of t

Serena Williams Britain’s Johanna Konta produced another terrific performance on Monday to beat Russian Ekaterina Makarova and set up an Australian Open quarter-final number two seed Serena Williams. The ninth-seeded Konta saw off 30th seed Makarova 6-1 6-4 to reach the last eight without dropping a set. The 25-year-old Briton had reached her first Grand Slam semi-final in Melbourne last year. Second seed Williams overcame stern resistance from Czech 16th seed Barbora Strycova to win 7-5 6-4. Asked about facing the 22-time Grand Slam champion for the first time, Konta said: “Believe it or not that’s an incredible experience for me. “She’s one of the few players still playing who I watched growing up. As a young girl wanting to be a professional tennis player, it’s an incredible honour and I can’t wait to play on court with her. “Once out on court, against anyone, anyone is out there to compete. Hopefully I’ll come off as the winner. “In terms of enjoying the opportunity and t

Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto state gov Gov Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has approved the appointment of Alhaji Mukhtar Magori as the new Chief of Staff, the Government House. Tambuwal’s spokesman Imam Imam disclosed this in a statement he issued and made a copy available in Sokoto on Monday. The governor’s aide said that until this appointment, Magori was into private business. Meanwhile, Tambuwal has also approved the restructured Sokoto State Media Corporation (SSMC) with Malam Abubakar Shekara retaining his position as the Managing Director. A former General Manager of the State Television, Alhaji Labaran Dundaye, has been upgraded to the position of Deputy Managing Director. In the same vein, Usman Sani is now the Director, Rima Radio, while Alhaji Lawal Sadiq is the Director, Rima Television. Imam further said that Aliyu Dogon-Daji had also been appointed as the Director, state FM Radio, and Abubakar Junaidu, Director of Administration respectively. A former General Manager

Note 7 The design and production of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7’s batteries caused the mobile phones to catch fire, the South Korean company said on Monday. “Our investigation, as well as investigations completed by three independent industry organisations, concluded that the batteries were found to be the cause of the Note 7 incidents. “Some 700 engineers examined 200,000 devices and 30,000 batteries during the investigation into the cause of the fires,’’ Samsung said in a statement. Samsung began selling the phone on August 19, but said in October it was discontinuing production following a global recall and multiple reports of some of the devices catching fire. The discontinuation of production was estimated to cost the South Korean tech giant 3.5 trillion won (three billion dollars) in operating profit from the fourth quarter of 2016 through the first quarter of 2017. The 940-dollar device was aimed at the premium end of the market, where it was intended to compete with Apple

Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted the Nigerian media for performing its duties diligently. The President, who made his position known on his Twitter handle, @MBuhari, on Sunday in London, said he was always in touch with news from home. President Buhari, whose picture was also posted in the tweet, specifically named Channels TV as one of his favorite Television stations. He said: “Wherever I am, I keep up with news from home. Channels TV is one of my favorites. I’m proud of what the Nigerian media are achieving.’’ The post has, therefore, dispelled the insinuation about the President’s health conditions. The Presidential spokespersons on Saturday night in Abuja described as ”evil rumours” the social media reports on President Muhammadu Buhari’s health conditions. Meanwhile, many Nigerians have taken to twitter and Facebook to castigate the mischief makers. One of the post on Facebook said: “Godly for mouth, devilish at heart…how on earth could anyone use death as

The reality TV series Big Brother Nigeria, was on Sunday re-launched as “Big Brother Naija” with 12 contestants also known as “housemates”, after 10 years of holding its first edition. Award-winning Nigerian singers Yemi Alade, Flavour and ‘K9’ performed live during the launch. The host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, a former housemate who introduced the housemates said he remains one of the biggest supporter of the show. “Ten years ago I was a housemate, today I am one of their biggest supporters,” Obi-Uchendu said. The Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, expressed delight on their choice of the host. “We are particularly excited to have Ebuka as host of Big Brother Naija. “This was the platform that unearthed his potentials and propelled him to stardom. Every Sunday on the show, viewers are expected to witness an eviction of a housemate. The winner of the 11-week contest will be given 25 million naira cash prize and a brand new Kia Sorento SUV car. The seri

The reality TV series Big Brother Nigeria, was on Sunday re-launched as “Big Brother Naija” with 12 contestants also known as “housemates”, after 10 years of holding its first edition. Award-winning Nigerian singers Yemi Alade, Flavour and ‘K9’ performed live during the launch. The host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, a former housemate who introduced the housemates said he remains one of the biggest supporter of the show. “Ten years ago I was a housemate, today I am one of their biggest supporters,” Obi-Uchendu said. The Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, expressed delight on their choice of the host. “We are particularly excited to have Ebuka as host of Big Brother Naija. “This was the platform that unearthed his potentials and propelled him to stardom. Every Sunday on the show, viewers are expected to witness an eviction of a housemate. The winner of the 11-week contest will be given 25 million naira cash prize and a brand new Kia Sorento SUV car. The seri