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

Jan 26, 2018 topnews

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…

Ambode’s Aide, Deji Tinubu Slumps, Dies

Jan 26, 2018 topnews

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…

Why Bayelsa state adopted ranching not colonies

Jan 25, 2018 topnews

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.…

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

Jan 25, 2018 topnews

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…

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

Jan 25, 2018 topnews

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…

MR BIGG’S RE- IGNITES CUSTOMERS WITH FOOD FEST

Jan 25, 2018 topnews

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…

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

Jan 23, 2018 topnews

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…

Hugh Masekela, S-African Jazz Trumpeter, Passes Away

Jan 23, 2018Jan 23, 2018 topnews

Legendary jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading figure in the struggle to end apartheid and “the father of South African jazz”, has died aged 78. In a statement, his family said he had “passed peacefully” in Johannesburg “after a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer”. Masekela gained global recognition with his distinctive Afro-Jazz sound and hits such as Soweto Blues. The 1977 song became synonymous with the anti-apartheid movement. In a statement, South African President Jacob Zuma said Masekela’s death was “an immeasurable loss to the music industry and…

UN flag no longer offers ‘natural protection to peacekeepers

Jan 23, 2018 topnews

The UN’s flag and blue helmets no longer offer “natural protection” to its peacekeeping forces, who should not shy from using force if necessary, a high-level United Nations report says. UN peacekeepers should be prepared to take offensive measures to eliminate threats, according to the report. It said that force was the only “language” understood by attackers. Almost 200 peacekeepers have been killed in the past five years. Missions in Africa are among the most dangerous. This figure is more than during any other five-year period in history, and 2017…

LG Launches Two Innovative Home Products In Nigeria

Jan 23, 2018 topnews

In a renewed effort to get a bigger share of the electronics market, Life is Good (LG) Electronics has introduced new products into the Nigerian market. The products are the LG OLED TV and TWINWash. These two products are high premium brands for the A level customers. With the theme, Grand Home Entry which started nationwide during the Xmas season last year is powered by GSR 360 Ltd, a brand activation and media consultancy firm in Lagos The Grand Home Entry project is a product activation and road show demonstration…