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VP Yemi Osinbajo, Gov Ambode, Ministers, Take Inspection Tour Of Dangote’s Lekki Refinery, Petrochemical Projects

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo alongside Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, and some Ministers took an inspection tour of the Dangote Lekki Refinery and Petrochemical projects today June 25th. Osinbajo after the inspection, said the project is an incredible industrial undertaken, being the largest and the most ambitious in Africa. Osinbajo who was accompanied on the inspection by the Ministers for Finance, Kemi Adeosun; Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola and Industry, Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelamah, said the Gas Project upon completion has the capacity to produce about three billion cubic feet of gas daily, which would permanently address the two billion cubic feet daily gas required to power the country. “This is incredible if that can be done because it would be a major strategic asset for Nigeria, It would boost our power supply tremendously,” the Vice President said. On his part, the Lagos stat...

We Will Bomb 3rd Mainland & Onitsha-Asaba Bridges On July 2nd – ADFND

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The new deadly militant group, the Asawana Deadly Force of Niger Delta, ADFND, which on Thursday claimed to have taking over from the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, yesterday slated the date it would bomb some strategic bridges in the country. The group sets Saturday July 2nd, 2016,as the day it will bomb Bonga Field, Onitsha -Asaba bridge, Third Mainland bridge, and other major bridges across the southern of the country. A statement by the group, signed by its leader, Commander Olomubini Kakarakokoro, a.k.a No Mercy, “We are bombing Bonga field, Onitsha -Asaba bridge, Third Mainland Bridge, and other major bridges across the southern of the country, on Saturday 2nd July, 2016.” | “This is not a mere threat. The only way out is for the Federal Government to relocate all headquarters of major oil companies to Niger Delta. They are built with our oil money. They must be moved back to the Niger Delta region.” The group sternly warn the f...

Olajumoke Orisaguna Stuns In Sensational New Photos

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  Olajumoke is considered the Cinderella of the contemporary age after she suddenly rose to obscurity to fame just ovenight! In this new photo, the young lady looks almost unrecognisable as she slays in amazing colors.     OlaJumoke Orisaguna

Di’ja Get Pranked By Reekado Banks & Her Manager On The Bigger Friday Show (Video)

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Di’Ja was recently pranked on MTV Base Africa ’s ‘Bigger Friday Show’ with the help of label mate Reekado Banks and her manager, Rabbi. She was told by her manager that their label boss, Don Jazzy wanted her to be more raunchy with her outfit and needed her to rock very revealing outfits. Di’ja got all confused and was even more shocked when a clothier was brought and presented some not so tasty outfits for Di’ja. They really got her head messed up until they decided to tell her it was all a prank. Watch the video below: | Download VIDEO

Falz Wins BET Viewer’s Choice Best International Act Award

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Folarin Falana aka Falz wins his first BET Award ahead of the main event tonight. He bagged the BET Viewer’s Choice Best International ActAward beating Section Boyz (South London), WSTRN (West London), Emtee (South Africa), Tkay (Australia) and MHD (France). Congrats to Falz Da Bahd Guy!

President Buhari Sets to Meet with Niger Delta Stakeholders Over Avengers.

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Baring any change in plan, President Muhammadu Buhari, will meet directly with governors, elders and other stakeholders from the Niger Delta region as part of efforts to end ongoing nefarious activities of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and other militant groups in the region. The President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Mr. Udens Eradiri, who confirmed the development at the weekend said the Presidency contacted some of the elders and stakeholders to inform them of the meeting. | Though he did not disclose the date of the meeting, he said the gathering of the stakeholders to deliberate on the crisis and the way forward will take place very soon. Eradiri commended President Buhari for heeding the advice of the IYC which had on many occasions called on him to take the driving seat in resolving the crisis in the region. He insisted that the issues and problems in the region required direct intervention by the President adding that Ijaw youths...

Nigerian Prison Service Confirms Escape of Two Inmates from Kuje Prison

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The Nigerian Prison Service has confirmed that two inmates escaped from Kuje Medium Security Prison on Friday. In a statement issued on Saturday evening, Francis Enabore, spokesperson for the NPS said the two inmates who were awaiting trial for culpable homicide escaped from the prison facility around 7.30 pm on Friday in circumstances which are still being investigated. | Nigerian Prison Service however said the fleeing inmates have no relationship with the chief suspect in 2010 Independence Day bomb attack, Charles Okah as earlier speculated. Enabore statement reads: “Contrary to speculations that there was a jail break in Kuje Medium Security Prison and that Charles Okah had escaped from lawful custody, I wish to state that Charles Okah is still in the prison safe and sound. “However, two inmates were reported to have escaped from the prison at about 1930hrs though not through jailbreak. “The inmates in questio...

PDP’s Osaro Onaiwu Defects to APGA to Contest Edo Governorship Elections

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The just resigned Director-General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Osaro Onaiwu, has purchased the nomination forms for the governorship election in Edo State, on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). | Addressing newsmen shortly after collecting his nomination form, Tuesday inAbuja, Onaiwu said he is impressed by the model of governance as examplified in Anambra state. On why he has decided to dump the PDP for APGA, Onaiwu retorted, ” I been serving 36 governors of the country and not just PDP. I am looking at a model I can copy and I feel APGA has the model I can copy,” he said. Speaking about the challenge posed by APC and its candidate backed by the out-going governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, the aspirant said it is voters in Edo state will decide who their next governor would be. He added that he is the only candidate that has no scandal, stressing that...

VIDEO: FTK ft. 9ice – ‘Gbesoke’ (Download)

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FTK release Visual to their raving single titled ‘ Gbesoke ’ The duo, push it further having the Gongon Aso Master himself, 9ice on this One as the Remix to make it a certified club banger. FTK who are currently working on their international tour starting in July, 2016 give this Video as another way of promoting the brand and the content. In concept, musical arrangement, beat and lyrics, GBESOKE is targeted at the youth segment of the society. In vogue and danceable, it appeals to themes of fun, progress, romance and youthfulness without sacrificing decency and decorum. Video directed by Director Q on location in Lagos. FTK consist of a set of identical twins. | Download VIDEO

VIDEO: Reekado Banks – ‘Standard’ (Download)

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VIDEO: Reekado Banks – ‘Standard’ (Download) Reekado Banks put out the visual to his latest single “Standard”, Download and Enjoy! Download VIDEO

Fayose’s Conduct Is Shameful and Irresponsible – Ali Modu Sheriff

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The ousted National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff, has described the public conduct of Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose as shameful and irresponsible. He responded to Fayose’s allegations that he was scheming to be president in 2019, saying that the Ekiti governor was lying. Briefing the press on Thursday, Sheriff said, “I am ashamed at the way and manner Fayose is conducting himself in the country. I was once a governor so I know that the position of governor is a very serious one that demands responsible behaviour”. | He denied scheming for the party’s presidential ticket, saying “I never told anybody I wanted to run for president and I did not promise anybody the vice presidential ticket. I have decided not to join issues with Fayose”. To buttress his claim to the chairmanship of the party, Sheriff said the National Working Committee (NWC) under him is in charge of the bank acco...

PHOTOS: President Buhari Hosts Members of the Judiciary at the Presidential Villa

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, 23 June hosted members of the Judiciary to  breaking of the Ramadan fast at the presidential villa, Abuja. Here are some pictures  taken at the event.

Profile of New Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotun Idris

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, as the Acting Inspector-General of Police. The Acting Inspector-General, who hails from Kutigi, Lavun in Niger State, was born on 15th of January 1959, and was enlisted into the Nigerian Police Force in 1984, after graduating from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria with a Bachelors degree in Agriculture. He also holds a degree in Law from the University of Maiduguri. | AIG Idris has served in various commands and formations in the Nigerian Police Force, working in the Police Mobile Force for 17 years as Unit Commander, Squadron Commander, and Commandant. He served as Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa and Kano States and was also the Commissioner of Police in charge of Police Mobile Force at the Force Headquarters. He was also at the United Nations Mission in Liberia and East Timor and was awarded “Medal of Merit” by...

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