MEET Energy Uloko,Nigerian Fastest Rising Actor/model Energy Uloko,who is currently the hotest and fastest rising Actor /Model hails from Otukpo local Goverment Area of Benue State.The graduate of urbarn and regional planninng was notably mr NYSC during his service year (2010) in kaduna.Energy who is currently the Mr HOTR(house on the rock)has steadly and gradually becoming thr future of nigerain modelling/movie industry. The fast rising abuja based actor has feartured in some couple of movie such as, water falls, daughters of eve,conscripted,beyound ur sight,singles ladies,Will of Gods etc.. The young dude will soon be in ghana for a fashion show..All the best to him.
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First Bank set to sack 1000 of its workers First Bank of Nigeria is planning to sack at least 1000 of its staff. According to Bloomberg, the plan to cut jobs is as a result of the banks 82% loss in profit after its financial year ending for 2015. The bank also plans to focus less on providing loans to the oil industry as part of measures to increase its profit for the year 2016.
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Report: Odion Ighalo is Watford's third highest earner with £30,000 per week salary According to a report by the Daily Sports UK, Nigeria's Odion Ighalo is the third highest earning player in Watford FC of England. The highest paid player in Watford is Mario Suarez, who earns about £45,000, while team captain Deeney Troy pockets £35,000 a week. Ighalo is third in the club's salary rankings with earnings of £30,000 weekly. Ighalo has scored 14 league goals this season.
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Nigerian Navy declares Charles Ekpemefumor wanted for alleged hijack of MT MAXIMUS The Nigerian Navy has declared a man named Mr. Charles Ekpemefumor (pictured) - Wanted for the hijack of a Vessel named MT Maximus. In a statement released on their official website, Ekpemefumor was accused of being the mastermind of the pirate attack and hijacking of the vessel. After several unsuccessful attempts to invite him over for questioning on the allegations made, the Nigerian Navy officially declared him wanted. The statement reads, “It was earlier reported that a vessel, MT MAXIMUS with 18 crew members and carrying 4,368.203MT of Gas Oil was hijacked on 11 February 2016 by a group of suspected pirates off Cote d’Ivoire waters. Consequently, the Nigerian Navy deployed for rescue operations. The vessel was eventually rescued on 19 February 2016 within Sao Tome waters 320 nautical miles (nm) off the Nigerian coast. During the rescue operation, 6 pirates were arrested, while one of t...
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Nigerian Army responds to non-payment of soldiers allowances The Nigerian Army has explained the reasons behind the non-payment of soldiers' allowance in the last six months. According to the statement issued by Army Acting Director of Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman: "The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to some stories going round the media circles with the title “Disquiet in the war front as soldiers complain of unpaid allowance” alleging that there was problem in the Nigerian Army due to non-payment of allowances to some soldiers serving in the North East. In particular, they were alleging non-payment of outstanding peacekeeping operations allowance of troops that served in Guinea Bissau under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States and operation allowances to some troops in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, among others. The issues contained in such publications are not true nor corre...
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MBGN 2015 Unoaku Anyadike begins her National Youth Service 'Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2015' - Unoaku Anyadike will be serving her nation during the Batch A 2016 service year in Lagos State. The Beauty Queen who's currently at camp, shared a photo of herself at the official swearing in program which holds today...
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Photos: Army arrests tailors who make clothes for Boko Haram members The troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade have arrested Bukar Gujja and Bukar Kahalifa, two tailors who makes clothes for Boko Haram terrorists. The troops arrested them alongside 4 other members of the terrorist group during an operation in Kala Balge yesterday April 28th. The gallant troops tracked and arrested the 6 terrorists kingpins who sneaked into Kala Balge as a result of the onslaught of our heroic troops on the terrorists in Sambisa. The unrepentant and hardened insurgents which include Musa Kalile Sabakara (an Ameer), Babagana John (an informant and also seller of foodstuffs), Isah Abakar (an Ameer) and Usman Abasa, (who specializes on cattle rustling and selling of food stuffs), as well Bukar Gujja (a tailor who prepare clothes for the terrorists) and Bukar Kahalifa (also a tailor who prepares the dress for the Boko Haram terrorists), are presently undergoing interrogation.
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Photos: National Assembly Staff reportedly stabbed to death by okada riders in Kubwa A staff of the National Assembly, Suleiman Bello was stabbed to death by an unknown motorcyclists popularly known as Okoda riders at Kubwa, Abuja yesterday April 28th. According to eyewitnesses, Bello who was driving a Toyota Camry got into a heated argument with a motorcyclist at Bhyanzin Junction after he rammed his car into a parked van while trying to dodge the motorcyclist who was driving on a wrong lane. As the argument ensued, the motorcyclist brought out a dagger and stabbed Bello repeatedly. Another motorcyclist came to the scene and also stabbed Bello, leaving him in the pool of his blood. Bello lost his life. The okadamen immediately fled the scene Photo Credit: Mustapha Al-Bissin
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Cute photos of Kanu Nwankwo and his wife, Amara Legendary Nigerain footballer Kanu Nwankwo was with his lovely wife, Amara during one of her school functions. "Supporting my wife and may God bless you. You may follow her on Instagram. She got more interesting things" he captioned the photo. Amara on her part, captioned the second photo thus: "They used to hide from you, lie to you. But y'all know we were made for each other. So I find you and hold you down"
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Photos: Taraba state governor holds thanksgiving service in Ekiti state to thank God for fulfilling Fayose's prophesy about him Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku, held his election thanksgiving service in Ekiti state today. According to media aide of Governor Ayo Fayose, Lere Olayinka, when Governor Ishaku and Fayose were in Israel sometime last year, Fayose told Ishaku not to worry, that the Supreme Court will validate his election whenever his case at the apex court came up.
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Benin Monarch announce the passing of the Oba of Benin The Great Oba of Benin, Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I, has died. The monarch's death was announced by the Prime Minister and Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe, in company of other traditional Chiefs today April 29th. “Osorhue Bunrun. Oba Erediauwa of Benin Kingdom, the Prince if Peace, Ebo, Ayemwirhe, emini mini mini, has returned with his ancestors. May he find perfect peace with God.”the Iyase said The late monarch ascended the throne in March 1979. May his soul rest in peace... Amen.
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Mighty Jets FC of Nigeria player John George passes away The Management of Mighty Jets FC of Jos has announced the demise of the club’s defensive midfielder, John George, who they said passed yesterday afternoon Thursday April 21st in Kaduna after a brief illness. In a press statement signed by the club’s media officer, Mbum Ferdinand, the management described George as a hard working and committed professional who was always respectful to officials and his colleagues. The statement reads, 'George was as a hardworking and committed professional who was always respectful to officials and colleagues alike. Until his death, he was on loan at Nigeria Professional Football League side, Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi and was a regular member of the first team.' 'His last game was a 2-2 home draw between Lobi Stars and Kano Pillars last month and he had obtained permission from the club to return to Kaduna to treat a recurring bout of malaria, a trip he...
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Over 300 young boys in early puberty undergo mass circumcision at school in Phillipines Circumcision or 'tuli' as it is known in the Philippines is common in the country with 93% of males circumcised. It is tradition for boys about to enter puberty. Uncircumcised boys are often teased by peers so the boys endure the pain in order to be accepted socially. According to the World Health Organisation, 30 to 33 percent of men aged 15 or over are circumcised worldwide but the figure is much higher in Philippines at 93% where the majority of the population is Roman Catholic. The Filipino government funds the annual tradition to ensure that operations are conducted hygienically. In Marikana city which lies east of the capital, Manila, 300 boys took part in the tradition this week at a local school. They are encouraged to wear loose, shirt-like clothing after the procedure. Five years ago 1,500 boys were circumcised on the same day in Marikina City but the Guinness Book of Rec...
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Photos: US Ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power attends a #BringBackOurGirls gathering in Abuja US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power who is in Nigeria to highlight the growing threat Boko Haram poses to the Lake Chad Basin region, attended a #BringBackOurGirls gathering yesterday, April 21, in Abuja. "I 'm moved by strength of the activists that meet daily at Abuja Unity Fountain calling for #ChibokGirls to be returned" – said Ambassador Power. See more photos after the cut..
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White House release photo of a young Barack Obama in the 70s The White House yesterday released this photo of President Obama as a young boy in the 70s and wrote: "That's no filter—that's a young President Obama in the 70s when he took a trip to Grand Canyon National Park. Since taking office, he has taken action to protect more public lands and water than any president in U.S. history."
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Some of the IDPs are orphaned children and they don't know where they came from - President Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari said his administration has begun the process of putting together comprehensive data on all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Nigerian refugees with a view to speeding up their resettlement. The President stated this while receiving the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Samantha Power, at the Presidential Villa, on Thursday, April 21. President Buhari said that the compilation of reliable data on the IDPs and refugees was being handled by designated Federal Government agencies, the military and other security agencies. "We have frightening indices of the number of people and the situation in the IDP camps across the country. And in spite of the government’s efforts and the hospitality of individuals and organizations, the situation needs better handling. "A large segment of t...
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Chad's President Idriss Déby Itno wins fifth term in Office 63 year old Incumbent Chadian President, Idriss Deby Itno, has been declared winner of the country's presidential elections. The Electoral body said Deby won by 61.56% of votes cast. This would be his fifth term in office after he took power via a coup 26 years ago. Mr Idriss Deby's supporters celebrated by firing guns into the air in the central square in the capital, N'Djamena.
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Yemi Alade shares a throwback 'father - daughter' photo as she remembers her late Dad Singer Yemi Alade remembers her late father, whom she refers to as her inspiration in an IG post. The late Rtd Commissioner Mr. J.A. Alade would have been a year older today. Celebrating his day, she wrote, 'Happy birthday Papa #daddy'sLittleGirl # we miss you. #heavenNeededYouMore #papaafrica #mamaafrica #myinspiration #April22nd #continueToRestPapa #oneYearAlready"
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Boko Haram now strap bombs on birds to carry out suicide attacks- Army The general officer commanding (GOC), 7 division of the Nigerian army, Maiduguri, Lamidi Adeosun, says Boko Haram members have resorted to using birds to carry out their suicide attacks. Lamidi said this while speaking to American diplomats and security officials at the headquarters of the multinational joint task force MNJTF in Chad on Wednesday April 20th. According to Independent UK , Lamidi said; “One picture showed a bird with an explosive strapped on its back, demonstrating a lot of ingenuity,”. Lamidi also disclosed that his unit had received intelligence that ISIS members were being embedded into Boko Haram but that the Nigerian sect had not satisfied requirements for greater operational co-ordination.
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Bukky Wright's Son, Eniola Wright graduates from US Air Force Academy Bukky Wright's son is now an American Air Force Officer. She shared photos of Eniola & wrote, 'I Love you Son' & 'Am so proud of my son as an American air force officer'. His brother Ojayy also congratulated him on Instagram, saying, 'Congrats on your graduation Lil bro. We are all proud of ya!!! You're def gonna be that high ranked officer you always talked about. #Airforce #OmoBukky #TheyCantFuckWidUs'
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Photos: Omotola Ekeinde, Jay Jay Okocha with British High Commissioner to Nigeria at Queen's Birthday party Actress Omotola Ekeinde, football legend Jay Jay Okocha & British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright attended the Queen Elizabeth II 90th birthday party held in Lagos, yesterday, April 21. Also in attendance was Chief Mrs Opral Benson and many others. See more photos after the cut..