Famous 90s Celeb Father U Turn dies at 36 (R.I.P)

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Sad news! One of Nigeria's most popular 90s musicians Olufemi Mayomi, aka Father U Turn, is dead

The dancehall artiste who rose from poverty as an orphan, to build a successful and inspiring career as a songwriter, recording artiste, TV presenter and performer, passed on in Lagos today, following a brief illness. He was 36 years old. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.
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What Actually Killed Festus Iyayi

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The name Festus Iyayi symbolizes struggle for academic freedom, democratization of our educational system, national development and socialism.

He was the President of Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) in the 1980s and in 1987, under his leadership, the Babangida administration banned ASUU, terminated the employment of Prof. Iyayi from University of Benin and subsequently arrested, detained and tortured him.
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Video Tape: Gov. Oshiomole And Co Busted On Video....Must Watch.

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On the Verge of Losing, APC Announces Boycott of Anambra re-Run

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All Progressives Congress (APC) Sunday said it will not take part in the re-run election going on in some areas where voters were disenfranchised in Saturday’s governorship election  in Anambra State.

The re-run election is scheduled for today in 56 wards in Obosi, Idemili North Council Area of Anambra State.But the party’s governorship candidate in the  Saturday election,  Senator  Chris Ngige who addressed a press conference in Awka  Sunday described the  entire  election as a charade.

Open Letter To Tiwa: "You Are Desperate And Am Disappointed In You'' - Read Fan's

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So I heard one of the most successful Nigerian female Singer and my favourite Tiwa Savage is getting married to her fiancé/manager Tee Billz this month and I was extremely happy for her.

So I read in some interviews that her fiancé said that they have a limited invitation cards for their wedding which means he doesn’t want crowd, fans or party crashers at his wedding, and I was like “whatever” that he has pride and what was he feeling like with the believe that Tiwa doesn’t know anything about this and she wouldn’t say such to her fans.

Justice Akanbi’s Wife Dies At 68

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Alhaja Musatu Aduke Akanbi, the spouse of the retired President of Court of Appeal, pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, Justice Mustapha Akanbi, passed away at the age of 68. She died at an Indian hospital in the early hours of Friday, November 15, following an undisclosed ailment.
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Russian plane with 40 tonnes of medical cargo aboard arrives in Syria

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An aircraft carrying humanitarian aid from the Russian Health Ministry has arrived at port Latakia, Syria, Vesti.ru website reports."Medical cargo exceeding 40 tonnes contains everything necessary for rendering primary medical and sanitation assistance," the report says.Earlier following talks with Syrian leader Bashar as-Assad President Vladimir Putin instructed the Health Ministry to render medical assistance to Damascus given the complex state of health protection in that country.

Malfunctioned drone hits US Navy ship during Navy training exercise

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The US Navy says an aerial drone malfunctioned and struck a guided missile cruiser during training off California, causing two minor injuries.

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Israel and Saudia Arabia are secretly working together on plans to strike Iran - Media

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Israel and Saudia Arabia are secretly working together on plans for a possible attack against Iran in case the Geneva talks fail to roll back its nuclear program, media report citing British paper The Sunday Times.

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Video Post: Okonjo-Iweala Blocked $200 Million Rivers State World Bank Loan - Governor Amaechi

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Governor Okorocha, Yuguda, Wamakko & Orji Uzor Kalu Splash Cash On Igbo Muslim

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Governor Aliyu Wamakko and his Bauchi State counterpart, Alhaji Isa Yuguda, both gave N5million each to Igbo natives who converted to Islam yesterday. Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and former Governor of Abia State Orji Uzor Kalu gave N2 million and N1million to the converts.
The event took place at the National Mosque in Abuja.

The Referee won the match for Nigeria — Bishaw

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Ethiopia coach Sewnet Bishaw has blamed the referee for his country's loss to Nigeria in the Brazil 2014 qualifying match.  

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National Dialogue: FG prompted to involve Traditional rulers

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The Olugbo of Ugboland and Chairman of the Yoruba Obas Conflict Resolution Committee, Oba Frederick Akinruntan, has urged the Federal Government to utilize the window offered by the National Conference to create a constitutional role for traditional rulers in the country.  Talking with journalists in Ugbo, Akinrutan said traditional rulers were always used and dumped by politicians.
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President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Congratulates Super Eagles.

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Again, the Super Eagles have demonstrated why they are the Champions of Africa. The match today in Calabar was a master piece bit of great footballing. This is actually the type of team work and synergy that the entire world has come to anticipate from not just our football teams, but from the general Nigerian society. With the kind of play we witnessed today, the World Cup is within reach.  

El Rufai released by SSS, says Gov Peter Obi qualifies as a fool. Calls him a Clown. Hehe

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 The Ex-FCT minister tweeted he has regained his freedom 23hrs after men of the SSS detained him at a resort in Awka, Anambra State. And when someone tweeted he was happy to be leaving the state safely, El -Rufai got angry at the Anambra state governor, Peter Obi.

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Pix Post: Super Eagles Arrive UK For Their Friendly Match Against Italy

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Pixs: Activists Lambaste Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola At Baba Omojola's Burial, Call Him Thief

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola was embarrssed at the home late political activist, Baba Omoloja. As Fashola arrived for Omoloja's lying-in-state at his family's residence in Surulere, Lagos State, he was greeted with embarrassing songs from activists.

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₦3 BILLION scam: Governor's PA Slumps To Demise after getting Signs of EFCC Coming For Him.

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PA to the Kebbi State governor suddenly slumped to demise on Thursday in Birni Kebbi, allegedly after  finding signals that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) was coming in for him in respect  of a N3billion fraud in the reports of their state government.

'I Never Insured My Oranges! Bloggers Cooked Up That Story',says Cossy Orjiakor

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Thank God, I didn't report the story of her insuring her bo-obs, from the first day, I knew it wasn't true.
Here's what Cossy told Vanguard.

She even says she's definitely getting married next year, by fire, by force or she will make a baby.

We learnt that you have insured your bo-obs for
N256 million. Is it true?

Why It Is Hard For Me To marry Again – Oshiomhole

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Governor Adams Oshiomhole celebrated his 5th anniversary as governor of Edo state last Tuesday in grand style. After the colourful occasion, Oshiomhole discussed national issues and his life as a widower with journalists and he declared that his greatest regret in life today is the death of his
dear wife Clara. He spoke on other national issues. Excerpts:

By SIMON EBEGBULEM, Benin City