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The changing face of Lottery and Gaming in Nigeria – By Olumade Akanni

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Lottery is a legalised and regulated gaming that involves the drawing of numbers for a prize. While lotteries are outlawed by some governments, others endorse it. They even organise national and/or state lotteries. Unlike betting or gambling which can involve very high stakes, Lottery (Lotto) is mostly a form of entertainment as it involves staking as low as N20 to N100 for very high rewards. It is fun, entertaining and can be very rewarding. It goes without saying that gambling benefits only those directly involved, whereas the proceeds of regulated lottery have been…

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ntel launches NOVA 4G/LTE dual-SIM phone

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ntel, Nigeria’s first 4G/LTE-Advanced network has launched a bespoke 4G/LTE device – ntel NOVA. The ntel NOVA phone is, according to a statement from the company, “an exciting ergonomically designed, low priced, dual-SIM device defined by characteristics of both a feature phone and a smart phone.” Continuing further, the statement said “The entry of ntel NOVA into the device market signals a new dawn in the evolution of the Nigerian 4G/LTE segment which has been impacted by concerns around the availability and affordability of 4G/LTE-capable devices. Our investment in ntel…

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“VAIDS IS AIMED AT CORRECTING NIGERIA’S POOR TAX TO GDP RATIO” – Finance Minister

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The Minister for Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has explained that the newly launched Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) is a credible platform put in place for defaulting Nigerian taxpayers to work out a flexible way to pay their outstanding tax liabilities due from them relating to the last six relevant tax years, regularize their tax transactions and obtain genuine tax clearance certificate for all the relevant years without fear of criminal prosecution for tax offences and with the benefit of forgiveness of interest and penalties. Speaking in Abuja shortly…

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Super eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme diagnosed of acute leukaemia

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Super Eagles’ number one goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, has been diagnosed with acute leukemia. The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock at the news on Thursday evening. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, was lost for words after the sad news broke in the international media. “What? This is very, very sad. Carl Ikeme diagnosed with acute leukemia? This is harsh.” Sanusi stated that the NFF and the Nigerian Football family would rally round the energetic shot –stopper in his difficult period. “Our thoughts are with Carl at this difficult period.…

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Man strangles pregnant wife after impregnating househelp

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Victor Dashit, a 40-year-old man, who allegedly strangled his eight month pregnant wife, Irene has been arrested by the Plateau Police Command on Thursday. “Victor is in our custody and investigation is ongoing. We shall soon take him to court,” its spokesman, Terna Tyopev revealed. He said Dashit, an employee of the National Industrial Court, Jos who resides at New Abuja area of Jos, killed the wife, a 33-year-old teacher at their farm in Kangang on June 2. The investigation revealed that Dashit, after killing the woman, invited his brother…

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‘Despicable Me 3’ smashes US box office

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The latest installment of the animated crime caper series “Despicable Me 3,” smashed the North American box office through the US holiday weekend, taking in nearly $100 million, industry figures showed Wednesday. The latest installment of the franchise that opened in theatres last Friday hauled in $99 million through the five-day weekend, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations. Steve Carell stars as the voice of “despicable” bad guy-turned-protagonist Gru — and his twin brother Dru — in the Universal film. It also features Kristen Wiig as Gru’s wife Lucy and…

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Name Officials Who Have Returned Looted Funds -Court tells FG

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The Federal Government has been ordered by a Federal High Court in Lagos to immediately release to Nigerians information on the names of high ranking public officials from whom public funds have been recovered and the circumstances under which the funds were recovered, as well as the exact amount of funds recovered from each public official. Reacting to the ruling, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), said the federal government would comply with the judgment of the court by publishing the…

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About Iretiola and Patrick Doyle

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The 15-year-old marriage between ‘Wedding Party’ actress, Iretiola, and her actor/MC husband, Patrick Doyle, which produced six children, is said to be on the brink of collapse and hopes of reviving the strained union has dimmed further as the former has dropped her wedding band. The actress was spotted on the red carpet at the EbonyLife@4 celebration which also launched the TV series of ‘Fifty’ a movie she starred in over the weekend. It was her first public outing since penultimate week when news of their separation first surfaced online.…

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AGF disagrees with Ag. President over confirmation of nominees stance

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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami, has dissociated FEC from the stance taken by Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on the propriety of the Senate confirming persons into certain federal executive bodies. The disagreement in the executive arm of government was brought to the fore, yesterday, at a press conference after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. The Senate had on Tuesday resolved not to screen any nominee presented to it by the Presidency on the claim that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had challenged the…

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Badoo strikes at Owode Ajegunle, injures four

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Badoo, dreaded ritual cult group,  terrorising Ikorodu in Lagos State yesterday struck at Owode Ajegunle, injuring two women and their children. The incident occurred at a Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Aladura, situated at No. 4, Victor Anibaba Street, Owode Weigh Bridge, Ajegunle. Tuesday’s attack was the first in Ajegunle since the murderous gang went on killing spree. Two women, who are members of the church are battling to survive at the Ikorodu General Hospital after the attack. The victims, who were simply identified as Iya Dabira and Iya Ayomide were…

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