Heavy rainfall claims 25 lives in Jigawa, Governor Badaru says

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 NEWS No Comments

Badaru says the government will support victims of the flood who lost their property.No fewer than 25 people died and more than 51,000 houses destroyed by heavy rainfall in Jigawa.Gov. Muhammad Badaru, made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Dutse.The governor, however, said he could not immediately give the exact number of casualties, adding, "You see to put the number of how many people died, you see this keep increasing."The last count we had was between 20 and 25....

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Teenage Covid-19 patient 'is raped by an ambulance driver while being taken to hospital' in India

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 A 19-year-old girl was allegedly raped by an ambulance driver on her way to the hospital after she tested positive for COVID-19. The teenage girl was reportedly attacked by a man known as V Noufal, 29, while on their way to the Firstline Covid Treatment Centre in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India, on Saturday night, September 5.Noufal was arrested on Sunday morning September 6, after the victim told a staff of the hospital about the alleged incident when she arrived in...

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Offa Robbery: Sick armoury officer, Inspector Kayode Oke was shot dead in his sleep - Court

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 The daredevil armed robbers that raided the ancient Offa town, Kwara State on April 5, 2018, killed the officer in charge of the armoury Inspector Kayode Oke (PICTURED) right inside his office while sleeping.Testifying before the Kwara State High Court on Tuesday, September 8, at the continuation of hearing on the Offa robbery case, the officer who is the station guard and a sergeant, Sulaiman Mahmoud (PW6), said that the armoury officer, Kayode, was ill and on medication, sleeping in his...

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My world and life is you' - Regina Daniels gushes over her son, Munir, in adorable photo

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS No Comments

 Regina Daniels took to Instagram to gush over her son, Munir Ned Nwoko, as she shared this adorable photo of them together. The proud mum wrote in her caption: 'Oh son! My world and life is YOU @princemunirnwok...

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If we truly deregulated, shouldn't the price of fuel drop?- Atiku Abubakar poses question to FG

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 NEWS No Comments

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has posed a question to the Federal government on the reported deregulation of the petroleum sector. The Federal government hinged the decision for the recent increase in fuel pump prices to the deregulation of the petroleum sector and suspension of subsidies on petroleum products.In a tweet posted this morning, Atiku asked why the price of petrol isn't dropping since the government has embarked on deregulation. According to him, fuel prices...

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#BBNaija: We are not in a relationship, we cannot be doing what people in relationships do - Nengi tells Ozo

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 BB NAIJA 2020 No Comments

Nengi has outlined how she wants her relationship with Ozo to be in a conversation she had with him during today's fitness exercise. Nengi who clearly told Ozo that they are not in a relationship, stated that they cannot be doing what people in relationships do which includes him trying to steal kisses. She went on to tell Ozo to let that die.   &nb...

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PSG striker, Kylian Mbappe pictured hugging France team-mates in training hours before testing positive for coronavirus (photos)

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 SPORT No Comments

 Paris Saint-Germain striker, Kylian Mbappe tested positive for Coronavirus on Monday September 7, just hours after he was pictured hugging and touching France team-mates in training. The 21-year-old trained with his teammates and even hugged PSG teammate Presnel Kimpembe before touching and larking around with Lille star, Jonathan Ikone.He was also pictured stretching in the middle of a group of teammates before he was sent home with immediate effect after returning a positive result. The...

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'If Tyson Fury wants to cement his legacy, I'm here and ready, I haven't got fear' - Anthony Joshua

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 SPORT 1 Comment

 IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has blasted heavyweight rival, Tyson Fury, saying it took him so long to fight for a world title. According to Joshua, he is not scared of the unbeaten Fury as his rival's ''career could be approaching its end.''Fury turned professional in December 2008 and won his first world titles against Wladimir Klitschko seven years later in his 25th fight. Nigerian/British boxer, Joshua, needed just three years and 16 fights.Joshua went...

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'Hanan Buhari's wedding has nothing to do with Nigerians' hardship,' says First Lady's aide

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The First Lady's aide says she tried to keep the ceremony low key to avoid backlash.A cartoon critical of First Lady Aisha Buhari over her conduct regarding the recent wedding of one of her daughters has been described as 'unfair' by her office.Hanan Buhari got married on Friday, September 4, 2020 with videos of the ceremony shared by scores of people on social media.Many people criticised the ostentatious display of wealth as insensitive to the plight of Nigerians who have agonised over the...

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'Oshiomhole not my godfather,' Ize-Iyamu insists ahead of Edo election

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 The Edo governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has once again dismissed notions that former governor, Adams Oshiomhole, is his political godfather.Oshiomhole was Ize-Iyamu's bitter enemy when he lost the election to current governor, Godwin Obaseki, four years ago but is now one of his biggest assets going into the September 19, 2020 election.When quizzed about the relationship between the two during an interview on Channels TV on Monday, September...

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BBNaija 2020: Erica admits Kiddwaya played a role in her disqualification

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 BB NAIJA 2020 No Comments

 Erica has broken her silence of her disqualification from the fifth season of the ongoing show.Erica has opened up on events leading to her disqualification [YouTube]Embattled Lockdown housemate, Erica Nlewedim has opened up about events and housemates that led to her abrupt disqualification.In an exclusive interview with the show's organisers, the 26-year-old actress tendered an unreserved apology to housemates including Laycon, Prince and Dorathy for her untoward behaviour.Erica...

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BBNaija 2020: I care about everyone that has left except Tolanibaj and Erica - Vee

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 BB NAIJA 2020 No Comments

 Vee has revealed she does not share Laycon and other housemates' sentiments on Erica's disqualification and Tolanibaj's eviction.Lockdown housemate, Vee had a few words to get off her chest regarding Erica's disqualification.In a brief chat with Neo and Laycon, the British-born singer shared how Erica's inability to keep her emotions in check may have contributed to her premature ejection from the show. According to Vee, Erica's exhibited weakness and her composure saw a decline as the weeks...

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'I love him, how could I go to war with Lionel Messi?' - La Liga Chief says he's glad that Messi decided to stay at Barcelona

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 SPORT No Comments

 Spanish La Liga president, Javier Tebas, has insisted that the Spanish league is not fighting with Lionel Messi after the superstar announced his intention to remain at Barcelona weeks after he revealed he wanted to leave the club.33 year old Messi's future at Camp Nou has been the subject of much speculation since his decision to hand in a formal transfer request on August 25.After suffering an unsucessful 2019-20 campaign which ended in abject failure for the Blaugrana, he wanted to trigger...

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I shall not die but live - Joy Tongo reacts after Cynthia Morgan attached 'RIP' to her photo

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS No Comments

Cynthia Morgan's former Manager, Joy Tongo has reacted to the singer attaching  "RIP" to her photo which she shared on her Instastory. Joy Tongo who reshared same photo on her Instagram page, whipped up some bible verses in response to Cynthia Morgan's 'RIP' post. The artiste manager wrote;  Great things are spoken about me. I have the LIFE of GOD in me.Psalms: 118:17 “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. “, Jeremiah 29:11 For I know...

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Daddy Freeze responds to Pastor David Ibiyeomie after the latter called him a bast*rd and cursed the day he was born

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 VIRAL No Comments

 Daddy Freeze has reacted after Pastor David Ibiyeomie cursed him for allegedly insulting his mentor Bishop David Oyedepo.Pastor Ibiyeomie called Freeze a bastard and said a number of other things as he insulted the media personality, who is known for tackling prosperity preachers. Ibiyeomie also cursed the day Freeze was born and threatened him Reacting via his YouTube channel, Freeze accused Ibiyeomie of racism, discrimination, and threat to life.Freeze began in his response, "Even if...

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Fuel Price Hike: Police warns against protest in Borno

Tuesday, September 08, 2020 NEWS No Comments

 The Borno State Police command has warned against any form of protests in the state amid the controversy that has trailed the increase in fuel price and electricity tariff. The police command in a statement released by its Public Relations Officer Mr. Edet Okon, stated that there is still a ban on public rallies in the North East state. According to the police, the protest might disrupt the hard-earned peace in the state. The statement read; “The attention of Borno State Police Command...

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