Day: November 1, 2017

I Can’t Remember Details Of Money Given To Metuh – Dasuki

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The detained former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, told the Federal High Court in Abuja, that he could no long remember the details of the N400m which he gave to a former National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, in 2014. It is the first time Dasuki‎ would be physically asked questions relating to his alleged diversion of funds meant for arms procurement into presidential campaigns of the then ruling PDP in 2015. Dasuki entered the witness box as Metuh’s eighth defence witness after Justice Okon Abang earlier dismissed the ex-NSA’s application…

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Asiwaju Tinubu Loses First Son, Jide

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National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, today, lost his first son, Babajide, to the cold hands of death. It was gathered that Jide, as he was fondly called, died after a brief illness, in the wee hours of today. A statement made available earlier today by the Chairman of the Lagos chapter of APC, Chief Henry Ajomale, reads; “Dear Member, It’s with regrets that I inform you of the demise of Mr. Jide Tinubu, the Son of Our dear and esteemed Leader, Asiwaju Bola…

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No More Grazing In Benue As From Wednesday, Ortom Declares

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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has declared that open grazing is now forbidden in the state following the passage of the law in May 2017. In a broadcast made to the people of the state early Wednesday, the governor said, “Let me appeal to all citizens to be law abiding; no one should take law into his hands. We have put adequate machinery to enforce the law.” Cattle within the market were restricted to the ranch, while some cows which showed signs of fatigue were down. The secretary, Cattle…

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Osun, Ekiti Highest In Female Genital Mutilation In Nigeria – Experts Lament

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Osun and Ekiti have been identified as the leading states in Nigeria in the practice of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGMC), experts have stated. The experts, at a sensitisation programme in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital at the weekend, also announced that no fewer than 120 million females are carrying the negative effects of the act across the globe, saying it had no known benefit to the victims. At a sensitisation and “Edutainment” programme held at the Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, the experts lamented that over…

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PDP National Chairmanship: Gbenga Daniel Commences Nationwide Tour, to Visit Sultan of Sokoto

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An frontline aspirant for the position of the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, popularly called OGD, will commence a nationwide campaign for the position on Thursday 2nd November 2017. Informing the Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi through a letter dated 31st October, 2017, OGD said that he would be going on the tour ahead of the National Convention of the party slated for 9th December, 2017. According to him, “The purpose of…

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Music Superstar, Akon, to host AFRIMA 2017 in Lagos

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Multi-award winning African-American music star, Akon, has been unveiled as host of the 4th annual All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the Eko Convention Centre of the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. According to a statement by the African Union Commission and the International Committee of AFRIMA made available to the media on Tuesday, October 31, the Senegal-born superstar will handle the event proceedings of the live broadcast award show scheduled to air live on over 80 television stations…

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United Defeat Benfica To Maintain Top Spot In Group A

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Manchester United are on the verge of reaching the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in four years after beating Benfica. The Red Devils, who earned their place by winning last season’s Europa League, have claimed four victories from their four Group A games and need just a point from their remaining two games to progress. “We have not qualified yet? Four victories and it is still not enough? We must get that point from the two remaining matches,” said manager Jose Mourinho. “I am more than happy.…

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Chelsea Humiliated In Rome

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Chelsea became the first English team to lose a Champions League game this season as they were well beaten by a clinical Roma. The Blues would have progressed with a victory, but trailed within 39 seconds when Edin Dzeko flicked Aleksandar Kolarov’s cross down to Stephan El Shaarawy, who smashed home from 25 yards. Alvaro Morata missed a huge chance to equalise from close range, and El Shaarawy made it 2-0 when ex-Roma defender Antonio Rudiger failed to deal with Radja Nainggolan’s long ball forward. Chelsea had more shots –…

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TStv begins distribution, installation of decoders nationwide

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Telcomm Satellite, operator of TStv Africa, the newly inaugurated indiginous pay satellite TV in Nigeria, has commenced distribution and installation of decoders free of charge nationwide. A Statement by Mr Ugo Madu, Head, Corporate Communications, TStv, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the action was in line with its promise to commence full commercial sales and operations on November 1 nationwide. Madu said the exercise was to ensure the proper monitoring and evaluation of the signal strength and quality of their channels and programmes nationwide. He said the accreditation of selected…

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Antonio Conte blasts Chelsea after humiliating defeat in Rome

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he and his players must take responsibility for their 3-0 defeat by Roma in the Stadio Olimpico. Stephen El Shaarawry’s two first half goals left Chelsea with a mountain to climb in the Italian capital. Diego Perotti’s 63rd minute strike from outside the box sealed Chelsea’s first defeat in the Champions League this season. Qarabag’s 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid in the other Group C fixture means Conte’s side have a four-point gap on the Spanish side and one win from their final two games…

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