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Andrews Air base gives all clear after lockdown

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) -- The Latest on reports of an active shooter at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington (all times local): 10:35 a.m.

US Air force base in Maryland on lockdown over active shooter.

(Reuters) - U.S. Joint Base Andrews near Washington DC was placed on lockdown on Thursday due to a report of an active shooter and personnel were told to shelter in place, base officials said on Twitter.

FG declares public holiday

The Federal govt has declared Tuesday and Wednesday public holiday to celebrate the Islamic Ed-El-Fitri festival.

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Arsenal plan to fight off England for Arsene Wenger and look to open talks over contract extension to ensure he stays at Emirates

Arsenal are planning to keep manager Arsene Wenger from England’s clutches next season.

Violence erupts in Maryland

Violence has erupted around Maryland, Anthony area of Lagos Several BRT buses have been destroyed by suspected touts after a BRT bus knocked down a traffic trader

The Independent National Electoral Commission Has Registered Ten Thousand New Voters  In Preparation of the gubernatorial Elections in Edo and Ondo states.

INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who made the disclosure at the second quarterly meeting of the commission and resident electoral commissioners held in Abuja, said the number came from citizens From the states who turned eighteen years this year and others who relocated to the states.                              

Youth Bill: Nigerian Youth urges House to hasten passage.

Nigeria has  one of the most youthful populations in the world with over 60 percent of its 170 million population  as youth.

Fighting Insurgency :Nigerian Army takes war to Cyber space.

‎The Nigerian Army has announced plans to take the war against insurgency to the nation’s cyber space, saying it believes it will reduce insurgency to its barest minimum.

Sado Mane joins Klopp

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Mane became the fifth Saints star in the past couple of years to join  Liverpool after completing his £30million switch yesterday . Nathaniel Clyne, Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert have all taken the well-trodden path from St Mary’s to Anfield. Mane, who has been handed the squad number of 19, admits he is yet to speak to Clyne about his move. No, I haven’t yet. I know him very well, he is a nice guy – a great guy – and I am very pleased to work with him at Liverpool again and hopefully we’re going to enjoy the season with all the other guys,” Mane said in his first official interview published  on the club’s website .  “But I want to thank all at Southampton Football Club and all the people there because they were amazing, especially the fans.  “If I am here today, I can say it is because of Southampton.  “I learned a lot and I worked with nice people. Today I am happy and looking forward to being at Liverpool.” Mane has also revea...

2 explosions rock Istanbul airport, multiple persons wounded

ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish official says two explosions have rocked Istanbul's Ataturk airport, wounding multiple people. The official said Tuesday it was unclear whether the explosions were caused by bombs or a suicide attack. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in line with government protocol. Turkish media reported the sound of gunfire at the scene. Turkey has suffered several bombings in recent months linked to Kurdish or Islamic State group militants.

Prison break

‎The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdurahaman Dambazau (rtd), has ordered immediate security beef up at the Kuje Meduim prisons and all other prisons across the country.

 HEALTH : ECOWAS INAUGURATES INAUGURAL MEETING OF REGIONAL CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL. (RCDC)

HE NEED FOR A CONCERTED EFFORT TO FIGHT THE SCOURGE OF DISEASES IN THE SUB REGION HAS NECESSITATED THE DECISION BY ECOWAS IN ESTABLISHING THE REGIONAL CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL TO ACT AS A QUICK RESPONSE BODY TO HELP CHECK THE OUTBREAK OF NEW THREAT OF DISEASES EPIDEMICS SUCH AS LASSA FEVER, YELLOW FEVER AND ZIKA VIRUS WITHIN THE REGION.

IGP Appoints New Police Spokesman

The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Ibrahim  Idris has appointed DCP Don Awunah, fsi, as the new Force Public

Alleged Senate Rules Forgery: Court Grants Saraki, Ekweremadu, Others Bail

‎The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court, has granted bail to Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu and two other accused persons ,Salisu Maikasuwa, former clerk of the national assembly, and Benedict Efeturi, deputy clerk of the legislature.

Breaking:Chile lifts the Copa America at the expense of Argentina

After a goalless draw during the entire 90 minutes including extra time, Chile edged Argentina on penalty shootout by winning 3-4,after a Lionel messi spot kick was sent over to the stands.

Copa America final: Five reasons Chile will shock Argentina again.

The Copa America has gotten to the final point where the stage is set for a repeat lastyear’s final between defending champions Chile and Argentina.Argentina looks like the favourites to win the competition this year especially for Lionel Messi who is still seeking his first senior trophy for his country.

Greizmann sends les blues through to the quarter final

Antoine Greizmann scores a brace to send France into the quarter finals. France came from behind to defeat Ireland in a three goal thriller. Ireland were one goal up just 2mins into kick-off when Brady converted a spot kick putting the Irish ahead before the Athletico Madrid striker superb brace put Les blues ahead.

Quaresma puts Portugal through

Ricardo Quaresma came on as a substitute in the second half and scored deep into stoppage time of extra time after they were held by Croatia to a goalless draw in the entire 90mins. Portugal now advances into the quarter final of the Euro championship.

How Nigerians spend N1.4bn daily on sports betting

Casinos and endless entertainment are primarily what Las Vegas in the US is known for.But back home in Nigeria, those involved in casino and sports betting are discriminated against by the larger society. In an interview, Yahaya Maikori, the president of the Nigeria Gaming Association (NGA), speaks on the success and challenges of the industry back home in Nigeria.

BREAKING: Niger Delta militant leader, Charles Okah, escapes prison?

According to Sahara Reporters, Charles Okah who is a member of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) has escaped from Kuje prison. , Okah who is the brother of Henry Okah who was the leader of the group  escaped on Friday, June 25 by scaling the high fence of the prison walls.

Arsenal in for lukaku

After it was confirmed that Leicester City's Jamie Vardy has sign a contract extension till 2020, Arsenal are looking in the way of Romelu lukaku. The Belgian international has told source he his focused on the Euro's and all necessary dealings would be done by his Manager.

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Nigeria in Group of death

Nigeria Super Eagles has been drawn in the 2018 group B qualifying fixture for the 2018 world cup which is set to take place in Russia. The group includes Algeria,Cameroon and     Zambia.

Proposed Telecom Auction: Reps to avert Job Losses.

The House of Representatives  has mandated it's House committee on Telecommunications  to investigate and resolve all pending issues connected with the proposed auction.

Vardy signs contact extension

Jamie Vardy of Leicester City has signed a four year contract keeping him at the foxes till 2020. This came after Arsenal met his buy out clause of 20million pounds.

REBUILDING NORTH EAST:Lawmakers call to Investigate diversion of funds.

Legislators have called for the need to investigate alleged  diversion of funds meant for the internally  displaced persons in the North-East. This led to the House of Representatives  mandating its committees on Emergency  and Disaster Preparedness,Aids,loans and debt management and the committee on IDPs and North East Initiative to jointly investigate the source and utilization  of these funds.

Genetically Modified Organism: Educating Nigerians of the Health Hazards.

The House of Representatives  has  urged it's committees on health care services, and agricultural production  and services to invite the Minister of agriculture to explain the issuance of  permit to Monsanto Agriculture Nigeria.

Health

Resolutions reached at the mediatory meeting called by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara between Federal Government delegation and leaders of Resident Doctors. The meeting had in attendance Minister of Health Prof Isaach Adebowale, Minister of Labour represented by the Permanent Secretary, Salaries and Wages Commission, Chairman of Committee of Chief Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Health Institutions,  Nigerian Medical Association, Association of Consultants and Leaders of Resident Doctors Association. Meeting lasted for five hours. (1) Ministry of Health to come up with list of those entitle to skipping and the amount and when they will pay  them in one week. Forty two (42) institutions that have not been implementing skipping should be asked to commence implementation immediately. Committee of CMDs to meet in one week and implement skipping by June and any CMD that is unable to pay should appear at the next meeting on July 14. The j...

Fighting Cancer: Bill to establish institute passes second reading

Nigerians spend at least one hundred million dollars annually in the treatment of cancer abroad. Members of the House of Representatives, disclosed this when the House passed for second reading a bill for an Act to establish the National Cancer Institute for prevention, treatment and control of cancer in the country.

Centralize Database to capture Nigerians Reps urge NIMC

The House of Representatives has urged the National Identity Management Commission(NIMC) to regularly update its centralized national database to capture Nigerians of all ages, gender and ethnicity. It also urged the federal ministry of interior to interface with relevant agencies like the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service with Specialized data to integrate and share their data into the Central Database platform. These resolves among others which was adopted by the House emanated from a motion raised at the Wednesday's plenary by Hon. Omoriegie Ogbeide-Ihama. Ogbeide-Ihama stressed the need for a centralized database to capture Nigerians of all ages, gender, ethnicity adding that it will specifically identify all citizens and foreigners living in the country and will aid the government in statistical planning and realistic budgeting, security surveillance and provision of infrastructure. He harped that countries with centralized database like...

Legislators call for need of TSA

The House of Representatives  has set up a 10 man Ad-hoc committee to laze with the Central Bank of Nigeria andother agencies of the government  involved in the role of implementation  of the Treasury  Single  Account. The decision was made to ascertain the actual amount realized so far, government's  plans on its spending and the various agencies from 8 such funds were obtained. The resolution  emanated from a motion titled "need to ascertain  the proceeds of the treasury single account to enhance transparency accountability and good governance" Lawmakers noted that the TSA Is a financial  policy being implemented  by the Federal Government to consolidate all inflows from Ministries, departments and agencies into one single account maintained by the Central Bank of Nigeria with the aim of ensuring accountability  of government  revenues. It was however disclosed that the Minister of Finance,Kemi Adeosun as contained in the...

Alleged Forgery: Senate invites AGF

‎The Nigerian senate has on Tuesday summoned the Attorney-General of the Federation, who is also the Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, over the planned prosecution of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Ike Ekweremadu, for allegedly forging the Senate Standing Order 2015. Correspondent Adeoye Olalekan reports that the senate resolution followed a motion moved by the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, who relied on order 14 and 52, to demand the approval of his colleagues for his two prayers including  the invitation of the AGF and the genuineness of the rule book. Sen. Melaye said that the allegation by the executive was another attempt to overthrow the legislature, insisting that its rule is authentic and not forged.‎ He warned the Executive to concentrate its efforts on how to salvage the country from hardship and biting economic conditions‎. The motion enjoyed laudable support from the law-makers ‎on the floo...

Legislators condemns disrespect to NASS.

The House of Representatives has urged the executive arm of government  to abide by the provisions of the Constitution  of the federal  republic  of Nigeria. 

The House of Representatives has called for  ban on the Hawking of Drugs in Market Places, Motor Parks and other prohibited areas.  

To this end, the House has mandate the Committee on Healthcare Services to liaise with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other relevant agencies to work out modalities on how to eradicate the menace, and report back to the House within four weeks for further legislative action. 

Reps Mandate Committees To Probe US Sex Scandal

The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Ethics and Privileges; and Foreign Affairs to investigate the alleged sexual misconduct levelled against three members of the House. The resolution followed the unanimous adoption of a motion sponsored under Order 6, Rules 2 and 22 of the House Standing Orders by one of the accused, Hon. Mark Terseer Gbillah (APC, Benue), at plenary yesterday.

Housing Scheme not for all States - Fashola

Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola on Tuesday said due to migration of persons, some States will need more housing than the other as regards the ongoing federal housing scheme initiated.

Nationwide fuel scarcity looms again over pump price

Fuel scarcity is set the country again as owners of mega filling station have threatened to shut operations– Ibe Kachikwu, the minister of petroleum had directed that all mega filling stations sell fuel at varying rates of N130.00, N135.00, N140.00 per litre. The owners of mega filling station across the country have threatened to shut operations over alleged plans by the management of Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to impose lower pump price of fuel price on them.

Chief of Army Staff on Monday disclosed that the prohibition of inflow of fertilizers into the three troubled States in the North East was to forestall the production of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by the Boko Haram terrorists.

Yusuf Buratai, Chief of Army Staff on Monday disclosed that the prohibition of inflow of fertilizers into the three troubled States in the North East was to forestall the production of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by the Boko Haram terrorists.

Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu again shun the House of Representatives' Committee on Communication over N330billion MTN Nigeria fine.

Recall that Shittu, Attorney General of the Federation and other parties involved in the initial negotiation on the N1.04trillion MTN Nigeria fine with the federal government had recently been summoned by the House Committee to explain reasons why legislative arm of government were not carried along before the agreed N330billion was made.

Violence has broken out between suspected Ijaw residents in ikorodu

Violence has broken out between suspected Ijaw residents in the area and vigilante members at Agbede, Ikorodu areaof Lagos state,While the cause of the clash is unknown as the time of this report, Naij.com can confirm that the Lagos state commissioner of police has dispatch a team of police officers to the area.

Cleveland claims NBA title

Cleveland cavaliers was crowned NBA champions by coming down from 3-1 to defeat reigning champions Golden state warriors 3-4 on home court in the final game of 7 series. Lebron James has made a promise to deliver the title to Cleveland and was up to the task to see of the challenge which they won 89-93. Congratulations to lebron and the rest of the team.

Dogara speaks on allegations of sexual misconduct againts Reps

Says:MPs innocent until proven guilty Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, took to social media in the early hours of Saturday to comment on the allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against three members of the House by the United States embassy.

2016 African child day:AAN visits IDPs.

As Nigeria joins the rest of the African Countries to commemorate 2016 Day of African Child, ActionAid Nigeria paid a visit to the Gongola Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs)Host Community, Kuchin Goro in the Federal Capital Territory. Correspondent Aisha Salami reports that Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Ojobo Atuluku says this year's Celebration has brought ActionAid to create a forum where the voices of children affected by conflict can be heard and also advocate for the rights and improved living condition of children in IDP camps.

Ex-President jailed for life

Reports filtering in have it that ex-Egyptian president, Mohamed Morsi has been sentenced to life imprisonment. This judgment was passed by an Egyptian court on Saturday following an espionage trial in which six co-defendants were handed death penalties. Accordingly, Morsi was handed charges of supplying Qatar with classified documents and was sentenced him to life jail for leading an unlawful organisation. According to ABC.net, Qatar was a main backer of Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood movement while he was in power between 2012 and July 2013, when the military overthrew and detained him. The former president had been sentenced to death in a separate trial for his alleged role in prison breaks and attacks on police stations during the 2011 uprising that overthrew veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak. And had also received a life sentence and a 20-year jail term in two other trials

Onazi weds

Nigeria and Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi exchange vows with his girlfriend Sandra today 18th June, 2016

The House of Representatives says it will investigate the alleged sex scandal three of its lawmakers were reportedly involved in during their visit to the United States of America.

he House of Representatives says it will investigate the alleged sex scandal three of its lawmakers were reportedly involved in during their visit to the United States of America. Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas said this at the weekly briefing with newsmen. Package..

A Bill for an Act to provide for the protection of persons who render reasonable assistance during emergency situations has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives.

The Bill titled Good Samaritan Act 2016" was sponsored by Hon. Babajimi Benson representing Ikorodu federal constituency of Lagos State during Thursday plenary session. The Bill seeks to give citizens the ability to help one another in emergency situations by rendering emergency care without the worry of being sued.

Rail Contracts: Reps Threaten To Arrest Non Complying Companies

The House of Representatives on Thursday threatened to issue a bench warrant of arrest to some companies if it fails to appear before a ad hoc committee investigating Rail contract between 2010 to 2014.

NNPC owing NIMASA $4Billion Dollars

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,  the Pipeline Products Marketing Company and the National Petroleum Investment Management Services NAPIMS, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. are jointly owing the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ( NIMASA), almost $4 billion, it was revealed The revelation came to light during a one - day investigative public hearing by the House committee on Maritime safety, Education and Administration on the revenue leakages and operational deficiencies in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ( NIMASA). This is as the Reps committee vowed to unveil owners of over 5300 defaulting companies, who he said are depriving the country of the much needed revenue. According to the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. mohammed Umaru Bago while the NNPC and PPMC are jointly owing NIMASA  $3 billion, NAPIMS is owing the agency $780 million out of the alleged $10 billion owed the Agency. The d...

A certain Enugu-based lady identified as Faustina Ogechi recently converted to Islam.

Her brother who obviously could not believehis sister’s change of faith took to his Facebook to condemn her, warning people to be weary of her as she is a killer. He shared her photos with the inscription:PAY ATTENTION:Get the latest gossips on Naij Gossip App”What a great loss. Our girls are now been converted to Muslims on daily bases. This is Faustina Ogechi from Enugu in Biafra land who suddenly choose to be an enemy of his own people, anybody that know her should stay away from her because she may kill you before you notice. Keep sharinguntil it’s get to the notice of every one. Ogechi is now a Muslim the killer of his ownpeople. ”See Ogechi’s photos below:Wow!

International Day of the African Child

The  Day of the African Child  has been celebrated on June 16 every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the OAU  Organisation of African Unity . It honors those who participated in the  Soweto Uprising  in 1976 on that day. It also  raises awareness  of the continuing need for improvement of the education provided to African children.

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Saraki ask judge to withdraw from case

The Senate president, Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, June 15, asked thechairman ofthe Code of the Conduct Tribunal (CCT), to withdraw from his trial.Bukola Saraki has again asked the chairmanof the Code of the Conduct Tribunal (CCT), to withdraw from the case.Kanu Agabi, the lead counsel to Saraki filed another application asking Umar to withdraw from the case.READ ALSO:Saraki reveals how his case slowed progress in Senate“We have a motion before you. This motion as far as we are concerned is unopposed,”he said.Akuta Pius Okeyima, the counsel to the federal government, who stood in for RotimiAgabi, said the business of the day was to continue cross examination.He also said he had received the applicationwhich a response had been filed.“The buisness today is continuation of cross examination. We have filed our response to the process this morning.“We were served with this process two daysago at 6pm.“Yesterday evening, we were served with some further affidavit....

Fuji Musician Saheed Osupa Matriculates At University Of Ibadan

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Popular Fuji musician Saheed Osupa had his matriculation on Tuesday at at the University Of Ibadan. He is said to have enrolled for the Distance Learning Programme (DLC). Above is a pic of him and the VC of the University of Ibadan, Prof Abel Olayinka.

Stop Bombing Pipelines, Reps Plead With Militants

Following the spate of destruction to pipelines in south by the Niger Delta avengers, the House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the militants to embrace peace and discontinue the bombing of oil installations in the region. The House also urged the Federal Government to formulate a sustainable plan to end militancy rather than the confrontational approaches so far adopted.

Business news

Business (it's a press release) The Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has stressed that until key players in the Nigerian economy list their businesses on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, (NSE), the market will not make progress.

Walt Disney alligator drags toddler into lake

A search is still underway for a 2-year-old Nebraska boy who was dragged by an alligator into a lake Tuesday evening at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Bay Lake, Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Officials are optimistic they will recover the boy's body from the artificial Seven Seas Lagoon, located on Disney property. At this point rescue teams want to give the family "closure," said Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings. Walt Disney Resort has temporarily shuttered its resort beach areas and recreational marinas in the wake of the gator attack. "Everyone here at the Walt Disney World Resort is devastated by this tragic accident. Our thoughts are with the family. We are helping the family and doing everything we can to assist law enforcement," Jacquee Wahler, vice president of Walt Disney World Resort, said in a statement. Dozens of rescue crews -- including the Florida Fish and Wildlife, Reedy Creek Fire Rescue an...

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House Urges NFF to Immortalise Past Coaches

The House of Representatives  has urged the Nigeria football  federation  to find a way of immortalising Late. Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shaibu.

Ayokunle Emerges CAN President

President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) and candidate of the Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN, Rev. Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle, Tuesday emerged the new president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)    

PDP SUFFERING FROM ITS PAST SINS

The National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in reacting to the baseless and laughable allegations of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which accuses the APC and the Presidency of being behind the Ali Modu Sherrif-led PDP faction wishes to remind the PDP that it is suffering from its sins of the past.

Man bites off head of live frog before proceeding to eat its intestines (photos)

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See the Orlando nightclub where 50 were killed by a terrorist before SWAT team killed him (photos)

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20 dead in Orlando shooting

20 feared dead in Orlando Gay club, Florida

Boy kidnapped in Kano killed & dumped in a bush after his parents failed to pay ransom (graphic pics)

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A gang of kidnappers abducted the boy while he was running errand and later killed him when his parents failed to pay ransom for his release. According to Abdulmumin Suleiman who shared the pics

Ahmodu Shuiabu follows after Keshi

Just three days after former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi pass on another Sad news Engulped the Nation when we were informed about the death of former Super Eagles tactician Ahmodu Shuiabu who left this world this morning. May his soul rest in peac

Spanish players David De Gea, Munian and Isco involved in sexual assault scandal

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Cristiano Ronaldo looks sharp & fit as he gets ready to lead Portugal to EURO 2016 glory (photos)

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EURO 2016'S tournament's bona fide superstar Cristiano Ronaldo looked sharp in training as he aims to lead his team to glory starting with a win against Iceland. Ronaldo, this morning, appeared to be relaxed and refreshed in training practicing stretches and ball drills after being given a week off by Portugal manager Fernando Santos after the Champions League final, to recover from his endeavours with Real Madrid. More photos after the cut.

She thought fibriod surgery was the best and last option, but she was wrong

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Mrs. Chinasa a big business owner tells story of her fibroid pains and the recent surgery for the removal which she thought was her last option. She used this medium to advice ladies who are going through such pains. Read her story below… “I choose to tell you my story today. Number one, I keep everything in my life under wraps because of the negativity out there. 90 percent of my life doesn’t make it to the Internet. I’ve been through a lot in my life but I’ll let you read all the truth in my book and watch on my reality show “Building Your Business”. A lot of people send me DMs and emails saying how perfect I am, how they want to be like me, how strong I am; Asking how I manage to run 20 businesses and take care of my 2 kids at the same time. I promised myself to always keep going to encourage the people I inspire. This powerful string woman you see is not perfect. I have my pains, I cry too especially when I’m misjudged, have been betrayed and stabbed in the bac...

Billionaire Richard Branson drops in on Virgin staff – finds employee asleep (photos)

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It's one thing to be caught sleeping by your boss at work, one thing to be woken up by your boss and definitely another thing when your boss is Richard Branson. Billionaire Founder of Virgin Group, Richard Branson went to Virgin Australia Headquarters at Sydney Airport to meet cabin crew and stumbled across a snoozing member of staff and Branson says the guy was so shocked when he woke him up that he went back to sleep again. Branson joked: ‘This guy wasn’t up to much at all – I caught him sleeping on the job! Wow, did he get a shock when I woke him up. He must have thought he was dreaming because he went straight back to sleep.’  ‘To be fair, he was on standby, getting some much needed rest.’  ‘I love to get out there and meet the people that make our brand shine. Maybe it’s the glorious Southern Hemisphere sun or the salty sea air, it seems like our Aussie team members permanently wear infectious smiles.’ More photos...

Photos: NFF Delegation visit Late Stephen Keshi's home

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NFF President Amaju Pinnick on Thursday led a delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation to the Benin residence of former Captain/ Coach of the Super Eagles, the late Stephen Keshi, to commiserate with his family members. With Amaju Pinnick were Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Mr. Tony Okowa, chairmen of the Football Associations of Edo and Bayelsa States, Frank Ilaboya and Porbeni Ogun respectively, renowned marketing consultant Mike Itemuagbor, former Super Eagles captain Austin Eguavoen, a number of ex –international players among others. The delegation was received by the late Keshi’s brother-in-law, Ricky Aburimen and cousin, Ebuka Ofonye. NFF President, Amaju Pinnick delivered a condolence letter to the family, and reiterated that the NFF Board will soon meet to consider the most befitting way to immortalize the late legend. See more photos after the cut.

Photo of a baby born without an anus in Yobe

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This baby was born without an anus at a government hospital in Geidam, Yobe state today June 10th. Photo credit: Rariya

Singer, Ed Sheeran sued for $20million for allegedly copying song ''Photograph''

British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran has been sued for $20m by Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard, and their publishing company HaloSongs for allegedly copying their 2009 song "Amazing to form his song "Photograph". According to Harrington and Leonardo, their  single was sung by Matt Cardle, the winner of the 2010 season of The X Factor and in exclusive court documents obtained by E! News, claim that; "the song's similarities reach the very essence of the work, the similarities go beyond substantial, which is itself sufficient to establish copyright infringement, and are in fact striking." Busch, lawyers to Harrington and Leonardo told NBC News, "My clients are professional songwriters. Their work is their life and I am honored that they have trued me with this very important case. We set out the facts in the lawsuit in great detail." The plaintiffs have estimated that the defendants (including Sheeran) have...

Former Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi is Dead

Former Super Eagles gaffer Stephen Keshi just passed away age 54. The former Nigerian tactician is the only Nigerian to have won the African cup of Nations for the Country.

NFF CRISIS: House of Reps. vows to end Crisis.

The House of Representatives committee on sports has promised to put and end to the lingering crisis in the Nigeria football federation. The  deputy chairman of the committee said this after an executive session was held between the members of the committee and parties involved in the crisis. Package. .... The meeting held behind closed doors for over 30minutes  excluded all stakeholders of the  Nigeria Football Federation demanding that only the involved parties Amaju Pinnick and Chris Giwa be allowed. The Deputy Chairman however said no conclusion was met on the issue but gave words of assurance that the matter will be resolved soon. Track up.....DEPUTY CHAIRMAN HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SPORTS.....ANAYO ENEBE. The parties involved in the crisis rocking the NFF however bore their minds on the outcome of the meeting. Track up. ....Chris Gina Track up. ...Amaju Pinnick-NFF PRESIDENT Fielding questions from journalists on their take on the court's ruling Amaju Pinnick had this t...

Federal Government Makes New Declaration On Post-UTME (Must See For All Jambites)

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Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, today announced the scrapping of post UTME examinations organized by various Universities for prospective students who partake in JAMB examinations. Speaking at the opening of the 2016 Combined Policy Meeting on Admissions to Universities, Polytechnics and other higher institutions in Nigeria, Adamu said the Federal government had confidence in the examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), adding that there was no need for other examination to be conducted by universities after JAMB.  “As far as I am concerned, the nation has confidence in what JAMB is doing. The universities should not be holding another examination and if the universities have any complain against JAMB let them bring it and then we address it. If JAMB is qualified enough to conduct tests and they have conducted test then there will be no need to conduct another test for students to gain admission”he said Meanwhile JAMB authoritie...

See What BBC Said About The Niger Delta Avengers Militants

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With a name that sounds like it has come from the pages of a superhero comic book, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) is the latest militant group to emerge in Nigeria – attacking oil installations in a campaign which threatens the economy of Africa’s most populous state. “We are a group of educated and well-travelled individuals that are poised to take the Niger Delta struggle to new heights that has never been seen in this nation before,” the NDA proclaimed in one of their first statement’s on their website in April. “We have well-equipped human resources to meet this goal.” It was not an idle threat. The NDA has carried out a barrage of attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta region, causing a huge decline in oil production, which is the mainstay of the West African state’s economy. “The renewed activities of the militants in the Niger Delta is seriously affecting our oil production,” Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun admitted on state-owned NTA television. Who is their lea...

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Power: NERC bans mass disconnection of consumers

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Tuesday announced an outright ban on the mass disconnection of electricity consumers by power distribution companies across the country. In May, the power distribution companies commenced what they described as the mass disconnection of chronic debtors, who allegedly owed them N94bn. The Executive Director, Association of Nigeria Electricity Distributors, Mr. Sunday Oduntan, who confirmed the mass disconnection exercise, stressed that the Discos published advertisements in all major newspapers asking the chronic debtors to pay up within 10 days. But NERC, in a public announcement on Tuesday, said its attention had been drawn to incidents of mass disconnection of electricity supply to communities, villages, local government areas and estates by the distribution companies on the excuse of non-payment of electricity bills. It said, “Please note that the commission has developed procedures for disconnection of defaulting cus...

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Australian surfer Ben Gerring loses leg in horrific 'great white' shark attack

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A 15ft great white shark was caught near where the surfer was attacked, south of Perth AFP/Getty Images A surfer is fighting for his life in hospital after a shark ripped off his leg in an attack off Western Australia. Local officials later caught a 15ft great white shark near the site where 29-year-old Ben Gerring was mauled at Falcon, south of Perth, and warned swimmers in the area to stay out of the water. Mr Gerring was attacked at around 4pm local time on Tuesday. Witnesses described how the surfer had paddled out quite far to catch a big wave when suddenly "all hell broke loose". Ambulance and police officers help a critically injured surfer after a shark ripped off his leg in an attack in Western Australia (AFP/Getty Images) According to local media reports, Mr Gerring’s board was broken in half in the course of the attack, with other surfers only able to find the tail part. A heavy machinery operator, Australian national Mr Gerring was a...