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Sinach   Gospel singer, husband celebrate 2nd wedding anniversary Gospel singer, Osinachi Kalu took instagram to wish her husband, Joe Egbu a happy anniversary on Gospel singer, Osinachi Kalu took instagram to wish her husband, Joe Egbu a happy anniversary on June 28, 2016 on Instagram.   Sinach, her husband celebrates their 2nd wedding anniversary (Instagram) “ Happy anniversary sweet. Happy anniversary. You are so much fun to be with @joe_egbu, ” she captioned it.   Gospel singer, her husband celebrates their 2nd wedding anniversary (Instagram) The ‘ I know who I am ’ singer got married to her beau on June 28, 2014 at the Christ Embassy church  June 28, 2016 on Instagram.
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COZA   Pastor Fatoyinbo spotted with his Targa 911 4S Porche luxury car in Abuja Biodun Fatoyinbo, Senior pastor of the Common Wealth Of Zion Assembly Abuja was spotted with his Targa 911 4S Porche luxury car on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his church premises.   Biodun Fatoyinbo , Senior pastor of the Common Wealth Of Zion Assembly Abuja was spotted with his Targa 911 4S Porche luxury car on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his church premises. Senior Pastor of COZA pose spotted with his Targa 911 4S Porche luxury car (COZA) ALSO READ: COZA lead pastor throws All White yacht party in Dubai The Porche car was gifted to Pastor Biodun by his church members in December 2015. On January 22, 2016 Pastor Biodun celebrated his birthday on a yacht at the seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. Senior Pastor of COZA pose spotted with his Targa 911 4S Porche luxury car (COZA) ALSO READ: Etcetera take a swipe at Pastor Biodu
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David Oyedepo   GO shows Buhari the only way to fix Nigeria General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Dr. David Oyedepo has given the President crucial advice on the best way to move the nation forward.   General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide , Dr. David Oyedepo , has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to consider fixing the education sector if truly he is committed to rewriting the nation’s history for good. Oyedepo, in his speech titled  ‘ Towards the Rescue of a Nation on the Brink of Intellectual Bankruptcy’, said that the development of Nigeria will only be possible if the educational sector in the country is also developed. The G.O spoke during the weekend at the 11th convocation ceremony of the Covenant University. He said: “ The massive investment in education is the foundation of great countries especially Singapore which was also a very poor country about 140 years ago. “Is it not noteworthy that t
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NYSC   90% of corps members redeployed to schools in Sokoto State - Official. '' You should work assiduously in redressing these problems for Nigeria to prosper to greater heights.''   The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in Sokoto State had deployed 90 per cent of the 1,830 corps members posted to there under the 2016, Batch '' A'', Stream II, to schools. Its State Coordinator, Mr Thomas Yamma , said this on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the orientation for them held at the permanent orientation camp in Wamakko. Yamma said the decision was to help in ensuring the successful resuscitation of the falling standard of education in the state. He said that the state government recently declared a state of emergency in its education sector. '' It is also in line with the robust rural development policy of the state government aimed at boosting its socio-economic development. '' Yamma urged the corps mem
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Kashim Shettima   Governor commends corps members for choosing Borno "And I assure you that the state government will put in place security measures to guarantee the security of your lives and properties,’’ Shettima said.   Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno had assured the 300 Batch-A-Stream-2 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members that had chosen to serve in the state of their safety. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the orientation for 1,678 Batch-A-Stream-2 corps members held in Nasarawa State. Shettima, represented by Alhaji Abdulkadir Ayuba, the Permanent Secretary of Borno State Liaison Office in Abuja, commended the corps members for choosing to serve in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise was held at the Dan Yamusa Orientation Camp, Keffi Local Government area of Nasarawa State. Shettima said he was happy that the 300 corps members chose to complete their primary assi
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Olajumoke Orisaguna   Bread seller turned model shares beautiful photos Bread seller turned model Olajumoke Orisaguna shares new photos via her Instagram all glammed up, peep the photos.     Olajumoke Orisaguna shares new photos via her Instagram all glammed up looking stunning. ALSO READ: Bread seller turned model shares beautiful photos Olajumoke Orisaguna (Instagram) The bread seller turned model currently signed to BETH Models who rose to fame after walking in on TY Bello 's shoot with Tinie Tempah shows off new photos of herself looking all sorts of beautiful. In a set of photos the pretty mother of two wore a bronzed makeup paired with nude lips and soft wavy hair donning a metallic embellished piece. ALSO READ: "I didn't rub anything on my body" model addresses rise to fame In another, she wore her natural hair and flawless makeup looking standing elegantly in a black evening dre
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In Lagos   Healthy lifestyle reduces sickness, say experts Bada advised people to imbibe the habit of eating healthy and doing more exercises to improve healthy living that would make them live longer.   Two medical experts on Saturday, June 25, in Lagos advised the general public to observe healthy lifestyle , to reduce the occurrence of sicknesses. Both men expressed the viewpoint in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) saying that people must be physically and medically fit to be healthy. Dr Ibrahim Hazoume , a Public Health physician at Green Hill Hospital, Ikorodu, defined healthiness as the absence of disease and good mental status of an individual, while wellness was more of a lifestyle. Hazoume defined being well as "keeping active, eating a balanced diet, getting fit, losing weight, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, eating fruits and vegetables, managing stress, thinking less and sleeping well. "In order for on
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Arik Air Airline  sponsors conjoined twins to New York for surgery The airline has secured free medical treatment for the twins at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.   Arik Air has sponsored the return tickets to New York for conjoined twins, Miracle and Testimony Ayeni , in order for them to have immediate access to medical care and surgery that they require. This is contained in a statement signed by Arik Air's Communications Manager, Mr Ola Adebanji , which was obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. The statement said the airline was offering the support in partnership with Linking Hands Foundation, a non-governmental organisation. According to the statement, the organisation has secured free medical treatment for the twins at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. "Arik Air will be sponsoring the twins as the airline’s own little way of not only ensuring that the Ayeni twins
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In West Africa   Crack down on illegal fishing to protect millions of workers "I miss the time of civil war," he was quoted as saying. "At least then the foreign fishing vessels fled from here and we had lots of fish."     West Africa nations must crack down on foreign fleets fishing illegally off its Atlantic coastline and build up their fisheries to protect the livelihoods of millions of people, a leading thinktank said on Wednesday. Overfishing by foreign vessels is driving many species towards extinction and destroying the livelihoods of fishing communities in countries such as Ghana, Liberia and Mauritania , said the London -based Overseas Development Institute (ODI). Corruption and few resources for monitoring fishing mean foreign trawlers often venture into areas near the coast which are reserved for local fishermen, the ODI said in a report. They are exhausting local stocks, often illegally, to the point of forcing local fis
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LGBT   Only five countries give gay people equal constitutional rights "It is crucial for constitutions to guarantee equal rights and protection from discrimination to LGBT individuals in all spheres," she said in a statement.   Only five countries in the world have given lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people equal constitutional rights, global research shows, with most countries failing to protect the community from widespread discrimination and abuses. Britain, Bolivia, Ecuador, Fiji, Malta are the only countries that give constitutional rights to people regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, according to a report by global research group WORLD Policy Analysis Center (WORLD) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The report, which analysed the constitutions of all 193 countries recognised by the United Nations, is the most comprehensive study to date, researchers say. Despite 22 countries
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Ojo Maduekwe   Former minister dies at 71 The former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was born on May 6, 1945 in Abia State.   Former Minister of transport, Ojo Maduekwe has died at the age of 71. Reports say he died at his residence in Abuja, on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was born on May 6, 1945 in Abia State. Maduekwe also served as minister of foreign affairs and culture and tourism, during the Umaru Yar’Adua and Olusegun Obasanjo administrations, respectively. He was also known as the ‘keke minister’, after he called on Nigerians to adopt the use of bicycles. According to Sahara Reporters, the former Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh also confirmed the death of Maduekwe. The Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Sen. Walid Jibril, also expressed shock at the news of the former minister's death. Late Ojo Maduekwe was the Secretary of the Boar
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Tompolo   Army dismisses ex militant leader's accusations The ex militant leader alleged that the Army arrested 10 young men who were sitting for the West African Senior Secondary School Examinations (WASSCE) and paraded them as members of the Niger Delta Avengers.   The Nigerian Army has reacted to the accusations made by ex militant leader, Tompolo, that its men carted away with valuables worth millions of Naira, his symbol of authority and the Gbaramatu king’s golden sword. The ex-militant leader in an open letter to President Buhari, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, also alleged that the Army arrested 10 young men who were sitting for the West African Senior Secondary School Examinations (WASSCE) and paraded them as members of the Niger Delta Avengers. The Army denied the allegations saying the young men were “pipeline vandals caught red-handed, as the military officers caught them with explosives and other equipment that are used in damaging pipelines and oth
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Elechi Amadi   Poet dies at the age of 82 He died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the Good Heart hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.       Late Elechi Amadi with his Wife Dr Mrs Priye Iyalla Amadi at Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya Notable Nigerian novelist and poet Captain Elechi Amadi, has died at the age of 82. He died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the Good Heart hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Vanguard reports that Wabueze Amadi, a member of the poet’s family confirmed that he died around 3:45pm. Amadi was born on May 12, 1934 in Aluu community, Ikwerre local government area of Rivers state. Speaking to newsmen on his death, the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside said “Captain Elechi Amadi, certainly was a man of many parts who touched lives in many ways. And he will be remembered for good by many people who met him physically or through his books. He was a we
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Boko Haram   Police arrests 10 terrorists in Zaria Muhammad also told newsmen that the sect members were relocating from Sambisa forest because of the Nigerian Army operation.   The police commander in charge of Zaria-Kaduna state, Muhammad D. Shehu has revealed that 10 Boko Haram members were arrested in Dogarawa town. Daily Post reports that Muhammad said “Some good Samaritans volunteered information to us on the activities of the suspects. We immediately mobilised with about 100 mobile police and we successfully surrounded the house the suspects were living in. We were able to apprehend them and they are in our custody at our headquarters.” Adding that “Only God knows their mission here in Zaria, but my chat with them revealed that the guys were notorious. There was no sign of remorse with them. They were insisting that what they were doing was the right thing to do. This is why we are urging Nigerians to be wary of the people they live within their commu
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Tompolo   Ex militant leader begs Buhari to return his symbol of authority Tompolo, who denied any involvement in the bombing of pipelines, said he has contributed to the development of Nigeria in his own little way.   Ex militant leader, Tompolo has called on President Buhari to ask the military officers that allegedly invaded Gbaramatu kingdom to return his symbol of authority as the Chief Priest of Egbesu shrine. He also alleged that the traditional ruler of the kingdom was placed under arrest by the military for 7 days. Tompolo, who denied any involvement in the bombing of pipelines, said he has contributed to the development of Nigeria in his own little way. The ex militant leader also claimed that the soldiers looted the village and carted away with valuables worth millions of Naira. He also alleged that 10 students sitting for the West African Senior Secondary School Examinations (WASSCE)  were arrested along with some palace staff, and paraded as membe
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Kate Henshaw   'Stop using my name for publicity' actress issues 48hours ultimatum to Akpororo The actress through her management has issued a public disclaimer saying she’s not been contacted in any way or manner for the said event.   Popular comedian, Akpororo is scheduled to hold his comedy show, 'Apkororo vs Akpororo' next month and the show's organisers have been advertising Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw as the host. Kate Henshaw's management issues disclaimer (Instagram) Now, the actress cum politician is very angry with the organisers advertising her without her consent. The actress through her management has issued a public disclaimer saying she’s not been contacted in any way or manner for the said event. ALSO READ: Kate Henshaw Actress calls abusive Instagram user a ‘chimpanzee’ According to them, Henshaw is not in any way involved with the event holding at the Eko Hotel on July 8, 2016. The angry ac
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Amosu   42 witnesses to testify against ex-Airforce chief in court Prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo Isiokuwa made it known that the 42 witnesses will testify against the defendants in the case when the trial begins later in the year.      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that 42 witnesses are billed to testify in the lawsuit against retired Airforce chiefs led by Air Marshal Adesola Amosu Nunayon . According to a reports, the Prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo Isiokuwa made it known that the 42 witnesses will testify against the defendants in the case when the trial begins later in the year. ALSO READ: Ex-Airforce chief, Amosu returns N2.3bn Amosu alongside Air Vice-Marshal Jacob Bola Adigun and Air Commodore Gbadebo Owodunni Olugbenga , Delfina Oil and Gas Limited, Mcallan Oil And Gas Limited, Hebron Housing and Properties Company Limited, Trapezites BDC, Fonds and Pricey Limited, Deegee Oil and Gas Limited, Timsegg I
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Amosu   42 witnesses to testify against ex-Airforce chief in court Prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo Isiokuwa made it known that the 42 witnesses will testify against the defendants in the case when the trial begins later in the year. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that 42 witnesses are billed to testify in the lawsuit against retired Airforce chiefs led by Air Marshal Adesola Amosu Nunayon . According to a reports, the Prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo Isiokuwa made it known that the 42 witnesses will testify against the defendants in the case when the trial begins later in the year. ALSO READ: Ex-Airforce chief, Amosu returns N2.3bn Amosu alongside Air Vice-Marshal Jacob Bola Adigun and Air Commodore Gbadebo Owodunni Olugbenga , Delfina Oil and Gas Limited, Mcallan Oil And Gas Limited, Hebron Housing and Properties Company Limited, Trapezites BDC, Fonds and Pricey Limited, Deegee Oil and Gas Limited, Timsegg Inves
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Fayose   EFCC arrests Governor's aide The aide was accused of receiving huge public funds from former Minister, Musiliu Obanikoro and delivered same to Governor Fayose.   Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos have arrested Abiodun Agbele, a close aide of the Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose . Agbele was accused of receiving huge public funds from former Minister, Musiliu Obanikoro and delivered same to Governor Fayose. He is currently being detained at the Lagos office of the anti-graft commission, Premium Times reports. When contacted, the spokesperson for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren , said he had not been briefed on the arrest. He said: “It is true that we arrested some men who were fronting for governor. They are in our Lagos Office. That is all I can say for now.” Meanwhile, Lere Olayinka in statement confirmed the arrest adding that the governor had nothing to do with funds from the Office of the National Securi
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Paul Le  Guen Super Eagles set to hire Frenchman as coach The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been without a permanent coach since Sunday Oliseh resigned in February, 2016.   French manager, Paul Le Guen according to several reports is set to be named coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been without a permanent coach since Sunday Oliseh resigned in February, 2016. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been without a coach since Sunday Oliseh resigned in February (Instagram) The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) since then made it clear that they were looking for only foreign coaches for the Super Eagles and have already held talks with Le Guen according to several reports. Although Serbian coaches Alexandra Rogic and Goran Stepanovic emerged as leading contenders for the job, the NFF has decided to hire Le Guen. NFF President, Amaju Pinnick held talks with the former Lyon manager months ago and had an agr
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Otunba Fasawe   Obasanjo's ally scold Gov Fayose for 'maligning' Buhari's wife Otunba Fasawe chided Governor Fayose for reopening what he tagged an old wound and maligning the President's wife with no facts.     Otunba Oyewole Fasawe , the businessman and ally of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo , who was involved in the Haliburton Scandal has scolded Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose for falsely accusing Mrs. Aisha Buhari. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart has described the Governor's public accusation as untrue and misleading. play Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose. (The Cable) In a report by SaharaReporters, Fasawe exonerated Mrs. Buhari whom he said was never in any way connected with the transaction. The businessman, who released a statement in Abuja, queried the Fayose's accusation saying "We were the ones in government, and she was never a member of our party or my busines
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Ben Murray-Bruce   Senator to lose Silverbird cinemas over N11bn debt The report revealed that AMCON will take over SilverbCinemas by Thursday morning, June 23, 2016 over the N11b loan default.       The Asset Management Corporation Of Nigeria, AMCON, has gotten an order by a Federal High Court in Lagos, Nigeria to take over Ben Murray Bruce owned Silverbird Cinemas. According to a tweet by SaharaReporters, the court has granted AMCON an order to take over companies owned by 'common sense' legislator for owing N11bn. ALSO READ: Jimoh Ibrahim loses NICON, Oil company, houses to N50bn debt It was further reported that Senator Murray-Bruce and his business family members have defaulted in the repayment of N11b loan to AMCON, hence, the order by the court to take over the companies, which is led by the Silverbird Cinemas. Silverbird Galleria, home to SilverbirdCinemas (aboutlagos) The report revealed that A
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Fayose  Zenith Bank denies bankrolling Gov's second term campaign It was further reported that Zenith bank had furnished the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with all documents required and requested in the agency's investigation.       Management of the Zenith Bank Plc have denied bankrolling Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose 's campaign for his second term in office. According to several tweets by SaharaReporters, the bank denied funding or lending the Governor any sum of money to aid his second term campaign. The report alleged further that the Governor, who had earlier boasted about the bank's funding while defending allegations that funds meant for procurement of arms were traced to his Zenith bank accounts, approached the bank to conceal how the NSA funds were laundered. ALSO READ: Obanikoro, Dasuki did not fund my election – Fayose It was further reported that Zenith bank had furnished the Economic and Fina
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Uche Jombo   Actress schools Olori of Ife over gender equality Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo doesn’t agree with her and took to Instagram to tell what exactly she felt was gender equality.    Over the weekend, Ooni of Ife's wife, Olori Wuraola was a speaker at the Emerging Women’s Forum in Maryland, USA, where she said men and women can’t be equal because each had its pivotal roles to play in life. The Ooni of ife and his wife, Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi (LIB) However, Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo Rodriguez doesn’t agree with her and took to Instagram to tell what exactly she felt was gender equality. She wrote on her Instagram page, " Dear Olori, The reason you can hold a microphone and speak in public rather than at the backyard of the palace cooking jollof rice while your husband travels the world, is because of women like you who fought for us to live life and enjoy it equally like anyone else. Please see below a summary of