First Female Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor Sworn In

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Barrister Valerie Ebe was yesterday sworn in as the first female deputy governor of Akwa Ibom state, the first woman in the state's 25-year history to occupy such a position.

Barrister Ebe was sworn in three days after the resignation of former Dep Governor, Nsima Ekere, who left because of his 'alleged act of disloyalty to the governor.'

Floyd Mayweather & 50 cent; Former Best Buddies Turn Enemies

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Boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather and rapper, 50 cent were once best friends. Then things fell apart! :-)

Their friendship ended and beef started some months back after 50 cent dumped the boxing promotions company he formed with Floyd called The Money Team Promotions (TMT). 50 cent later announced that he was in talks to do business with Floyd's biggest boxing rival, Manny Pacquiao, while Floyd was in prison serving time for domestic violence.

Dbanj Wins Best African Act At M.O.B.O 2012 Awards

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D’Banj has won The Best African Act at this year’s MOBO AWards which are currently taking place in Liverpool, England.
D’Banj was up against P Square, Fatoumata Diawara, The Very Best, Spoek Mathambo, Fally Ipupa, Sarkodie, Cabo Snoop, Camp Mulla and Amadou and Mariam.
Congrats D’Banj!

NIGERIANS: Should Citizens Be Allowed To Own Guns

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The rising case of insecurity in the country has given room for many debates, one of which included the creation of state police to tackle the spate of general insecurity in the country.

However, the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) added a new twist to the  whole debate when it recently called the Federal Government to consider the relaxation of gun ownership laws as a way to reduce crime. In other words, he wanted more private citizens to have access to guns.

However, Dr. Emmanuel Oga of the Society of Nigerian Doctors for the Welfare of Mankind (SNDWM) said “As rife as gun violence is in Nigeria, there is

Bloomberg Names Dangote, 62nd Richest Man In The World

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The President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group of Companies, Mr. Aliko Dangote has been rated  the 62nd richest man in the world with a net worth of $13.5 billion.

According to a report by Bloomberg tagged, ‘The World’s 200 Richest People,’ Dangote is said to be richer than Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, Rupert Murdoch, CEO and founder of News Corporation, Giorgio Armani, founder of Armani designs who were stated as having net worths of $10.7 billion, $10.4 billion and $7.8 billion respectively.

28-Year-Old Mother Smothers Her Baby To Death With Qur’an To Save Him From Evil

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A 28-year-old mother who smothered her baby to death with a copy of the Koran told police she was trying to save him from being possessed by the devil, a court has heard.

IT'S FINISHED!!! "I'm Not Playing For Nigeria Anymore" - Osaze Odemwingie

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Head coach of the Nigeria national team, Stephen Keshi has sensationally revealed to supersport.com that West Bromwich Albion star, Osaze Odemwingie wants out of the Super Eagles.

PhD, MBA Holders among 13,000 People that applied for Dangote Truck Driving Jobs

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In what may be shocking but true, the Dangote Group has said that PhD and MBA Holders were among the over 13,000 applicants who applied for the recent Graduate Executive Truck Driver vacancy.

Two nabbed in Abuja for drug trafficking

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Two suspects, Emeka Ibeh and Chinedu Onwurah, were recently apprehended at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with 6.435kg of narcotics.

Both suspects were arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

NDLEA Abuja Airport Commander, Hamisu Lawan, confirming the arrests, said 32-year-old Ibeh was caught with 5.200kg of substances found to be methamphetamine hidden inside his luggage, while Onwurah, also of the same age, had ingested 1.235kg of substances that tested positive to cocaine. The suspects, regretting their actions, told CRIME DIGEST how the search for greener

Fuel Price Hike: Nigerian Labour Congress Threatens Strike, Mass Protest

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike and mass protest in the event that the federal government increases the pump prices of petroleum products.

The threat followed the lingering fuel crisis in the country which the labour union described as a ploy by the federal government to increase pump prices of petroleum products.

It also threatened to picket fuel stations selling above official price if the necessary authorities that are expected to play a regulatory role fail to exercise their

Video Of Venus Williams Dancing To D'banj Oliver Twist In Lagos, Nigeria.

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Venus beats Serena 6-4 7-5 to win exhibition match in Lagos

Boko Haram Can’t Force Me Out – Kaduna State Governor, Patrick Yakowa

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Kaduna State Governor, Patrick Yakowa, has dismissed calls for his resignation from office over the incessant bombings in the state.

Speaking with newsmen yesterday at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat, the governor said he was on top of the security challenge facing the state, adding that there was no part of the world that was not facing security problem.

“Let me say to you outright that I will not resign; there is absolutely no reason for me to resign.

Are You Hanging On To A Dead-End Relationship?

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It is common for relationships to have difficulties, but there are times when a relationship has reached its dead end with irreparable problems. Many people who have invested their time and emotions into a relationship find it very hard to let go, believing that things can and will work out, regardless of whether their partner still wants to be with them or not. So what are the signs of a dead-end relationship? Read the following list:

Oba’s Crown Stolen In Ekiti, As Thugs Invade Alasa Palace

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The embattled Regent of Ilasa-Ekiti, Princess Jolaade Onipede, has cried out over alleged attack on Alasa Palace by suspected agents of government, claiming that some ancestral materials, including the crown of his late father, were looted during the raid.

Nigeria Military Kills About 40 Young Men In Maiduguri, Say Residents

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KANO (AFP) – Nigerian soldiers who stormed four areas considered Islamist strongholds in the northeastern city of Maiduguri shot dead about 40 young men, residents and a morgue attendant told AFP Friday [Nov. 2].

ABOMINATION:[Photo] Man Caught Exhuming Corpse From Graveyard In Ogun State

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Exhuming corpse to make money is increasingly becoming a trade in Ogun State and other parts of the country.

However, the Police had insisted that the illicit trade won’t subsist with the arrest of one Olorunwa Jimoh who is currently cooling his feet in police net for the same offence.

 Jimoh confessed that his business albeit illegitimate is to search for graveyards from which he exhumes corpses in Ago-Iwoye.

It was gathered that one Otunba Adekoya, a resident of Adekoya Street in the town, caught him in the act in his neighborhood, after which he raised alarm, leading to his arrest and detention at the Ago-Iwoye Divisional Police Headquarters.

Buhari not mediating between Boko Haram and government – CPC

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The news is a ploy to tarnish
Buhari’s image, CPC says.

Nov. 2 (PREMIUM TIMES) – The opposition Congress for progressive change party, CPC, has said the emerging media link between its national leader, Muhammed Buhari, and a planned parley between Boko Haram and the Nigerian government is aimed at tarnishing his image.

The party denied that the terrorist group appointed Buhari, to mediate between them and Federal Government in a planned peace process.
The Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Rotimi Fashakin, said this in a statement on Thursday.
Mr Fashakin told PREMIUM TIMES that Buhari has never been contacted by either Boko Haram or government to mediate any talks.

Breaking News: Gen. Mohammed Shuwa Shot Dead by Unknown Gun Men

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Ọmọ Oòdua has just received reports that retired Gen. Mohammed Shuwa has been shut dead by unknown gunmen at his residence in Maiduguri, Borno state which is at the heart of the insurgency driven by Boko Haram, the Islamic sect that wants to impose Shar'a law in Nigeria.

Mohammed Shuwa was a former Federal Commissioner for Works during military administration of General Olusegun Obasanjo, and until his death was a member of the Board of Trustees of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).

Ex-councillor Stabs Teenager For Refusing Advances

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A former councillor of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, Onimole Babatunde, is currently being detained at the Area E Police Command, Festac, Lagos for allegedly stabbing an 18-year-old girl in the neck after she refused his advances at a night club.

On October 26, Mariam Abubakar (pictured above) went to Pearl Habour Night Club in Rochester Garden Hotel, Festac to “catch weekend fun.” Her friend, who pleaded anonymity, said they only went there “to hang out” when Babatunde, who was obviously drunk, started to make advances to Abubakar.

Indomie Wins MarketingWorld Brand of the Year Award

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Indomie Instant Noodles- Nigeria’s No 1 Noodles brand and one the nation’s leading Superbrands made by DUFIL Prima Foods Plc has emerged the winner of the Brand of the Year Award at the 2012 edition of the MarketingWorld Awards organized by the publishers of the leading marketing and brands magazine- MarketingWorld Magazine.

Indomie emerges the Winner in the Brand of the year Award sub category in the Individual Award category in a stiff and keenly contested competition with other leading brands including leading telecommunication giants-MTN and Etisalat as well as First Bank and Coca Cola.

The 2012 edition of the MarketingWorld Awards which is in its second year is an annual showpiece event designed to promote organization excellence in branding & marketing communications in Nigeria was held recently at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.