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Wednesday, 30 November 2016

BREAKING: PDP senators protest, walk out from Senate sitting

Members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the Nigerian Senate have staged a walk out from the chamber, following uproar that trailed the defection of Yele Omogunwa to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Mr. Omogunwa, Ondo South, came to the Senate on the platform of the PDP, but announced his defection to the APC on the eve of last Saturday’s Ondo governorship election won by his

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'They stood up and shouted. I am alive because I curled up in foetal position': Crew member describes terrifying final moments of doomed Colombian flight as all six survivors are revealed

Erwin Tumiri (left) said terrified passengers left their seats and started screaming as the CP-2933 plane, struck by electrical problems, began to plummet into a mountainside. Another survivor, stewardess Ximena Suarez (right), told a government official the lights went off as the jet started to

Dear federal government,

You have come a long way with your policies and rule. You have concerned yourself with nothing but the present hence making it look like the constitution has to be remixed and renamed "Your WILL" before your demise. You have ignored the

Senator Ben Bruce is not happy with the rate to which the federal government is going about with the increase of cost for living in Nigeria. According to him, "t is very unjust for people whose fuel, power and

Samsong is a Nigerian gospel artist, based in Abuja, Nigeria. He has had a successful recording career with radio hits like Bianule, and a handful of accolades such as The Psalmist Award in 2000, and recently being nominated as "best Gospel Artist" by Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) in New

Investigators say it is 'very suspicious' that the plane did not explode on impact as it smashed into a mountain on its way from Bolivia to the Colombian city of Medellin. A surviving flight attendant is believed to have told authorities that the plane, which was carrying 77 passengers and crew, ran out of

Gunmen on Monday ambushed and killed four workers of a mining company, including a Chinese at Alongani village in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Kennedy Idirisu, confirmed the killing to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in

37 year old Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as Kcee, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formally in the Hip Hop duo group called Kc Presh . He currently has a record deal with Five Star Music. Today he uploaded a photo showing his collection of numerous shoes. He said "If you

A 47-year-old Nigerian man, Chigozie Valentine Agu, has been arrested in Vermillion Parish, Louisiana, US, on charges of ‘Felony Theft’ in excess of $5,000, Bank Fraud, Money Laundering, and

The 'superhero' pilot of the Colombian plane crash lost his father in an air disaster, it was revealed today.

Miguel 'Micky' Quiroga, 54, was flying the Bolivian Lamia plane when it crashed in Colombia, killing 71 people early this morning - including all but three of the Chapecoense football team.

As it became clear the flight would end in disaster as the CP-2933 plane began to suffer catastrophic electrical problems, Micky reportedly dumped

I came expecting to uncover the truth behind the monster Fidel Castro. To mock the liberal press sat in Islington and Brooklyn, shopping at Whole Foods, cheering a man who even in death still has his

To get international passports, Nigerians to start showing evidence of tax payment

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, on Monday said soon, Nigerians might begin to show evidence of tax payment before obtaining their passports.
Tunde Fowler said this at the 136th meeting of the Joint Tax Board which had the theme: “Increased Inter-Agency Co-operation to Enhance Tax Compliance and

Governor Nasir El Rufai of Kaduna state has said that the killings in Southern Kaduna by suspected herdsmen is pure criminality and has nothing to do with ethnicity and religion.

Speaking to a group of journalists, the governor faulted the statement credited to the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Supo Ayokunle, who had earlier described the attacks as

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This haunting picture shows three members of the Chapecoense football team sitting in the club's empty changing room after learning the plane carrying their teammates had crashed. The Brazilian football team had been travelling to Colombia to play Athletico Nacional for the biggest game

Chapecoense goalkeeper Danilo (left with his wife) was one of just seven people initially found alive in the mangled remains of the jet which crashed down on its way from Bolivia to the city of Medellin. The 31-year-old was rushed for treatment after the crash, which claimed more than 70 lives, and

The BMW i3, one of the few worthy competitors in the premium electric vehicle space, is getting ready for a second generation update according to German publication Welt am Sonntag. The publication cites insider sources, noting that the BMW i3 will feature a new design and a longer range. That is an interesting proposition, considering that the first-generation i3 was

Nigeria spent a whopping sum of $1bn as subsidy on kerosene last year, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said.

According to the Vice President, the massive dependence on kerosene and firewood by millions of households across the country made the Federal Government to spend such huge

Sequel to alleged homosexual activities in state-owned schools with boarding facilities, Katsina State House of Assembly has ordered full investigation into the claim.

It also directed that the state-owned Hassan Usman Polytechnic, Katsina, be probed for the same allegation.

The House recommended enlightenment programmes on

A school has apologised to a black Christian teaching assistant it had issued her with a written warning after she told an autistic pupil she disapproved of same-sex relationships.

Victoria Allen, 51, also said she did not like the way the biblical rainbow symbol had

Subscribers of the Global System of Mobile telecommunications across the country would pay more for data with effect from December 1, 2016,

The head of communication for Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza, Willy Nyamitwe has narrowly escaped an attempted assassination Monday night in the capital Bujumbura.
Details of the incident are not yet clear but a policeman, who is a member of

For the first time in seven seasons, Idols SA crowned a queen as Pietermaritzburg's Noma Khumalo was named this year's winner!

In a tight race against fellow KZN rival, Thami Shobede, the substitute teacher was announced the

Angolan beauty, Neurite Mendes, has emerged winner of the maiden edition of Miss Africa 2016, taking home a cash reward of $25,000 and a new Ford Escape car.

With her victory at the Calabar International Conference Centre on Saturday night, Mendes became the first Miss Africa Climate Change Ambassador in a ceremony hosted by the Cross River State government, themed:

The daughter of the president of Nigeria, Zahra Buhari is reportedly getting married next month in Abuja after her matrimonial introduction on Friday, November 18, 2016.

She is getting married to Ahmed Indimi the son of Nigeria billionaire Mohammed Indimi a oil tycoon.

Ahmed who is the marketing director of Oriental Energy Resources is to

Rome, Nov 29: An alert and chatty Italian woman, Emma Morano, today celebrates her 117th birthday as the last known person alive who was born in the 19th century. Born November 29, 1899, she is the world’s oldest living person and the secret to her longevity appears to lie in eschewing usual medical wisdom. “I eat two eggs a day, and that’s it. And cookies. But I do not eat much because I have no

A Ugandan high court judge ruled last week that Bridge International Schools was not licensed properly, provided unsanitary spaces and relied on unqualified teachers – allegations that students, parents and representatives of the school have denied.
“They say that they want to close Bridge schools, that Bridge schools have poor sanitation when

Beth Goodier (inset), 22, from Stockport, Cheshire, is one of more than 100 young people in Britain diagnosed with Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) - known as Sleeping Beauty syndrome. In the run-up to her 17th birthday in November five years ago, Beth fell asleep - and didn't wake up properly for six months. For 22 hours a day, she kept

Denniel Higginson (pictured right), 38, clambered over a rail and plunged four storeys despite the desperate attempts of her father and engineer husband Steve to save her. In the moments before she fell, Mr Higginson (left) went to grab his Australian wife's hands but she slipped out of his grasp and

Top flight Brazilian side Chapecoense (left) were on their way from Bolivia to Medellin International Airport in Colombia to play in the Copa Sudamerica final when the plane came down (top right). The aircraft, which was carrying nine crew, crashed at

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'We WILL get married': Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen show off baby Mila as they talk about tying the knot... but only after dancer has lost weight

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff and partner Ben Cohen have revealed they plan to marry. The rugby star, 38, and the dancer, 39, sizzled on the show together, although both insist nothing happened until after

Toke Makinwa is one of the most popular media personalities in Nigeria. She recently became an author with the unveiling of her new book “On Becoming”, in which she shares her story and pain to inspire women who have gone or are going through similar situations. Penning the book was informed by

No fewer than 2,000 persons have been displaced by the activities of cattle rustlers in Niger State within the past three weeks, an emergency official said on Sunday

The Director-General, Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Alhaji Ibrahim Inga, said

Again, the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) has reached out to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the North East as relief materials worth millions of Naira were yesterday distributed at Bama IDP Camp. The humanitarian gesture this time around was carried out by

Philippine comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto tied the knot with Trev Magallanes on Friday. The ceremony was held at 3 p.m. at Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Libis, Quezon City. Quinto and Magallanes had a star-studded entourage, which included veteran comedienne Ai Ai delas Alas as (see more photos after the cut

This is Manchester United worst start in the Premier league since 1991

20 points from their opening 13 games marks Man Utd’s worst start to a league season since 1989-90 (also 20). Struggle.

Mourinho sent off after Pogba dive during Man Utd-West Ham

Jose Mourinho has been sent off during Manchester United's match against West Ham after kicking a water bottle on the touchline.
The Red Devils manager reacted angrily to referee Jon Moss' decision to caution Paul Pogba for diving, though replays showed the decision was correct.
Expecting a free-kick to be awarded in Pogba's favour, Mourinho was furious when Moss pointed the other way and stormed across his technical area before launching a kick at

Saraki Congrataulates Akeredolu Rotimi on his election as Governor of Ondo State

Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Saraki Congratulates Akeredolu, Says Ondo Could Not Have Made a Better Choice through his twitter handle. According to him, the people of Ondo State made

In a congratulatory message posted via his Twitter account, President Buhari described the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a huge win”.
“The unity and resilience of

A Liverpool fan in Iganga town, who succumbed to a stroke last weekend while watching the English Premier League game between rivals Manchester United and Arsenal, has died.

Mr Yusuf Kalange who was surprisingly rooting for a Manchester United win, struggled to breathe when Olivier Giroud's 89th-minute equaliser earned Arsenal a point, denying the red devils the much-needed win.

Mr Kalange's death was confirmed by

The immediate former Deputy Governor in Ondo State, Alhaji Ali Olanusi says the All Progressives Congress won the governorship election in the state through the immense assistance of the former chieftains of

Sokoto State Government on Sunday paid N2 million fines on behalf of 20 inmates to enable the offenders regain their freedom from prison.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that each of the freed inmates of Sokoto Central Prison also received N2,000 as transport money from the state government.

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal said that the gesture was

Israeli aircraft struck a machine gun-mounted vehicle inside Syria Sunday, killing four militants affiliate with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) inside after they had opened fire on a military patrol on the Israeli side of

Alexis Sanchez continued his fine run of form by scoring twice in Arsenal's hard-fought 3-1 over a resilient Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
With Premier League leaders Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool all winning on Saturday the onus was on the Gunners to respond on home turf.
Arsene Wenger's men did not have it all their own way, though, as

In an acceptance speech at his Owo GRA residence in Ondo state shortly after his declaration by the Returning Officer of the election ,Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, who is also the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, promised that welfare and employment for Ondo people would be the priority of

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, said on Sunday that the emergency of Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu as the Governor-Elect of Ondo State meant that the All Progressives Congress remained a popular political party loved by Nigerians. Dogara stated this in

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