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Deji Tinubu laid to rest at Ikoyi cemetery

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The remains of the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Deji Tinubu has been laid to rest at the Ikoyi cemetary. Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, his counterpart in Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and wife of the vice president, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, yesterday led thousands of friends, family members, colleagues and well wishers‎ to pay their last respect to the late Deji Tinubu, who passed on last Thursday. At a well-attended lying-in-state and funeral service held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God,…

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Union Bank, Nokia and Farmcrowdy showcase innovative solutions at the 2018 edition of Techpoint Build

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Over 1000 investors, startups, hardware/software professionals, business developers, policy makers and other key stakeholders in the startup and technology sector recently converged at the Landmark event Centre in Lagos for the 2018 Techpoint Build event. The event, which is a brainchild of the Techpoint.ng team was tagged ‘Using technology to accelerate the nation’s economy’. Sponsored by Union Bank in collaboration with Nokia and Farmcrowdy among others, the event was a platform for stakeholders to critically address and proffer lasting solutions to challenges associated with the Nigerian technology startup sector. It…

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Security forces kill another wanted suspected cultist

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Oluchi Igwedibia, a suspected gang member who allegedly participated in the brutal murder of 23 persons in Omoku, Rivers, on Jan. 1, has been shot dead by security forces. Suspect A security source told newsmen that the suspected killer was tracked and shot dead at Sabo Iykpe community, Etsako West in Edo. Igwedibia, younger brother of Don Wanny, was among the 32 suspected cultists declared wanted by Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Jan. 9. “Oluchi Igwedibia, alias Obatosu and brother of Don Wani, was the Field Commander of the…

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Lady Strangled To Death In Rivers State, Body Dumped In A Septic Tank

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19-year-old strangled, dumped into a spetic tank in portharcourt A nineteen year old girl, Chiburuoma Boms has been killed and her body dumped in a septic tank in Elekahia Community, Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. On getting wind of the incident youths of Elekahia went on rampage in violent search of those they suspect to have committed the crime. The Rivers State Police Command in a statement said preliminary investigations revealed that the teenage girl was strangled to death. Spokesman of the Command, Nnamdi Omoni stated that six people…

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Ambode’s Aide, Deji Tinubu Slumps, Dies

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Reports have it that the special adviser to the Lagos Government on commerce and industry, Mr Deji Tinubu is dead. According to the source, he died after he slumped at the ongoing retreat happening in Epe, Lagos state today 25th january 2018. It was gathered further that it was a cardiac arrest that was uncontrolable. Mr. Tinubu was at the helm of affairs of sports in the state since the inception of the Ambode administration. He doubled as chairman of the sports commission as well as special adviser to Governor…

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Why Bayelsa state adopted ranching not colonies

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The Bayelsa State Government has disclosed its reason for establishing a grazing site in the state capital, instead of providing land for cattle colonies as proposed by the federal government The state’s commissioner for agriculture, Mr Dode Wigg, on Wednesday disclosed this at an interactive session with stakeholders as part of activities to mark the sixth anniversary of the Governor Seriake Dickson-led administration in the state. Wigg said that the state adopted the ranch option and made available 250 acres of land cultivated with fodder grass to discourage open grazing.…

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AFRIMA Celebrates the Life of African Music Icon, Late Hugh Masekela

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The International Committee of AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards) celebrates the life of an African music icon and activist, Hugh Masekela as he passed on peacefully at his country home, Johannesburg, South Africa after a protracted battle with prostate cancer on January 23, 2018 at the aged 78. Masekela was nominated for three nominations at the 2017 AFRIMA Awards in the categories of ‘Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa’ for his recent single ‘Shango’, ‘Album of the Year’ for his recent album ‘No Borders’ and for the ‘Best Artiste in…

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TSA: No hidden Government funds in our custody – Keystone Bank

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Keystone Bank Limited has denied having in its custody any illegally hidden money belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria or any of its agencies. Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district had accused the bank of colluding with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to conceal about $137 million and thereafter illegally withdrew $4 million. But Keystone Bank, in a statement by the General Counsel & Company Secretary, Dr. Michael Agamah on Tuesday said, “We wish to state categorically that Keystone Bank Limited has never illegally hidden or…

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MR BIGG’S RE- IGNITES CUSTOMERS WITH FOOD FEST

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Nigeria’s foremost quick service restaurant Mr Bigg’s has concluded plans to treat its customers to two days of sumptuous delicacies accompanied with comedy, fun, music and other forms of entertainment at a rendezvous tagged Mr. Bigg’s Food Fest in Lagos. Hinged on a special campaign called Project Re-ignite, the Food Fest aims at delighting customers and re-positioning the Mr Bigg’s brand as a pace-setter in the restaurant business in Nigeria, the Food Fest activation is slated for February 10 and 11 at the Excel Events Centre, Ikeja. According to a…

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Obasanjo Blasts Buhari, Asks President Not To Run For Second Term

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday, issued a rather detailed 13-page statement, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019. Mr. Obasanjo, in a special press statement entitled, “The Way Out: A Clarion Call for Coalition for Nigeria Movement” said Mr Buhari has performed far below expectation and should honourably “dismount from the horse” to join the league of the country’s former leaders whose “experience, influence, wisdom and outreach can be deployed on the side line for the good of the country.” Mr Obasanjo, a two-term president…

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