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Peacemaker Stabbed To Death By Friend In Agege Lagos During Fight Over Money

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  File Photo A young man identified as Tobi Adeleke has died untimely after his friend, Michael Mathew stabbed him in the neck as he was trying to settle a dispute caused by money. The deceased and his killer in the company of some other friends had gathered on Adewunmi Adebiyi Street in Agege Lagos, around 11pm on Saturday and tried to share some money given to them. According to Punch, a fight reportedly broke out among the friends concerning how the money was to be shared. In the process of trying to make peace, Mathew allegedly used a broken bottle to stab Adeleke in the neck. It was gathered that Adeleke was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital after which he was referred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, for treatment. Adeleke was later confirmed dead by a doctor on duty. Matthew was subsequently arrested by the police. A friend of the deceased, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the deceased was an easy-going person who was a victim of a goo

Kwara APC Reject Dissolution, Calls Oshiomhole’s Declaration Illegal

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APC Chairman, Adams Oshiomole The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State has rejected the dissolution of party executive council at the ward, local government and state levels by the Adams Oshiomole – led National Working Committee (NWC), describing the declaration as unlawful, null and void. In a statement issued by Alhaji Sulyman Buhari, Publicity Secretary of the Kwara APC (the one dissolved by the NWC), he said that there was no ground for the dissolution, insisting that the NWC erred. The National Working Committee (NEC) of the APC on Monday, dissolved the Kwara State Executive of the party. The party’s National Chairman, Mr Adams Oshiomhole and its National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni announced this after a meeting of the NWC in Abuja. However, the State Executive Council has rejected the declaration, stressing that it was out unwarranted and illegal. “We confirm that there is no case of lacuna in the party leadership in Kwara State and there was no ground for the purported

This Is Star Actress, Stella Damasus’ Real Face With No Make-up (Photo)

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  Stella Damasus looking natural Controversial actress Stella Damasus shared no makeup photo with the caption below: “No makeup no filter. Starting my week authentically, boldly, creatively, spiritually and loving it. Being comfy in my own skin and creative space. Making no apologies for choosing Christ and happiness. #happynewweek #mondaymotivation #NYC #stelladamasus #bosslady #actor” Stella Damasus is one of the prominent TV figures who left Nigeria for the United States of America in search of greener pastures.  She is presently married to actress Doris Simeon’s ex-husband. Stay updated with the latest Nigerian news from Information Nigeria The post This Is Star Actress, Stella Damasus’ Real Face With No Make-up (Photo) appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA .

Will Lagos State Government Pay Imams & Pastors Salaries To Preach Against Corruption? Read What The SSG Revealed

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Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode The Lagos State Government on Tuesday denied reports that it was planning to commence paying salary to religious leaders in the state. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, made the clarification while speaking TVC News programme today. Abdulhakeem said: “The clear position is that the Lagos State Government is not intending to employ imams and pastors. There is no such plan and there is no willingness on our part to delve into a private realm. “What exists in Lagos State is that there is a symbiotic relationship between the Lagos State Government and faith-based organisations and it is a mutually beneficial relationship which has contributed to the growth and development of the state,” Abdulhakeem said. In the said report, Abdulhakeem was quoted as saying that the state government would soon place religious leaders on the state salary structure to encourage them to use their pulpits and the minbar (pulpits in the m

36 Finalists Shortlisted For Federal Government’s MSME Awards

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As part of the Federal Government commitments to support the growth in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME, 36 finalists have been selected for national MSME awards expected to hold Thursday in Abuja. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President, Laolu Akande in Abuja, yesterday, explained that the 36 finalists were selected from businesses across the country. Akande further said that the selection process started on July 3, 2018, informing that the 36 finalists comprised three MSMEs in each of the 12 award categories designed for the programme. According to him, “The 12 categories are; MSME of the Year, Young MSME of the Year, Most Friendly MSME State, Excellence in Creative Arts, Excellence in Agriculture, Excellence in Manufacturing, Excellence in Technology Innovation and Excellence in Fashion and Style. “Others include; Excellence in Leather Works, Excellence in Furniture and Wood Works, Excellence in Beauty, Wellness and Cosmetics as well as Ex

Heartbreaking: Anambra University MSC Student Slumps, Dies On The Pitch While Playing Football (Photos)

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Kingsley Akuekwe, a MSC student of Architecture at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, has died. Local reports show that the young man died after he slumped on the pitch while playing football. Kingsley Akuekwe who was popularly called Ichaka was said to have died on the pitch.  Doctors confirmed him dead after he was immediately rushed to one of the biggest Hospital in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state – Our Lady Of Loudes Hospital. It is believed that he had suffered a cardiac arrest. Tributes have continued to pour in on social media as family and friends mourn bitterly Below is a photo of the young man’s body after the sad incident. Stay updated with the latest Nigerian news from Information Nigeria The post Heartbreaking: Anambra University MSC Student Slumps, Dies On The Pitch While Playing Football (Photos) appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA .

Nollywood Actress, Miss K Steps Out Publicly In Scandalous Outfit (Photos)

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  Miss K Afro-Caribbean-Latina artist and Nollywood actress, Miss K who turned up for the premiere of Nollywood movie ‘Compatible’ wore a unique outfit that flaunted her derriere freely. The curvy woman posed for photos at the red carpet wearing a red see-through skirt over a top which had a smacked lips emoji.  According to reports, the male attendees kept feeding their eyes on a large chunk of her bum on display. The pictures have been trending online and the actress seems unrepentant about her scandalous appearance. See more photos: Stay updated with the latest Nigerian news from Information Nigeria The post Nollywood Actress, Miss K Steps Out Publicly In Scandalous Outfit (Photos) appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA .

Senator Dino Melaye Reacts To Plans By APC Lawmakers To Impeach Benue Governor, Ortom

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Senator Dino Melaye Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West who recently decamped from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has condemned plans by All Progressives Congress lawmakers to impeach Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state. The controversial lawmaker said only eight lawmakers lacked the constitutional powers to remove him from office. Melaye in a series of tweets insisted that impeaching a governor in Nigeria requires more than eight lawmakers He wrote, “Impeaching a sitting Governor of a State in Nigeria is a very serious matter “A notice of any allegation in writing alleging gross misconduct on the part of the Governor. This notice which must be signed by not less than one-third of the members of the State House of Assembly is presented to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly. “Gross misconduct is defined by the Constitution as ‘…a grave violation or breach of the provisions of this Constitution or a misconduct of such natu

Man Busted After Faking His Death On Facebook To Scam His Family Of Funeral Costs (Photos)

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  The man who faked his death A man identified as Tachawit Janngiw, has used Facebook to fake his own death in a bid to get family members to send money to cover his own funeral costs in Thailand. According to reports, the man through his wife, posted three photos of his “dead body” on Facebook on Sunday complete with cotton up his nose to make his death look real. “Last photo before deactivating his Facebook. Love you,” she wrote as she later told concerned friends that her husband had died of cancer and asthma and had been “pretending” to be ok for a long time. Coconuts Bangkok reported that Tachawit’s wife reportedly called his mother, who lives in Lampang province, demanding cash. The family then wired $590 to her to pay for a coffin and vehicle to take his body back to his hometown. The family began making funeral arrangements and contacted a temple in preparation for the body arriving the next day. But when the body didn’t arrive, Tachawit’s cousin called his mobile, he

See The Pre-wedding Picture That Has Got People Talking

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  The picture in question In this pre-wedding photo, the vehicle of the couple stopped by the roadside and the husband-to-be abandoned the mechanical work for his partner to take care of. He could be pictured relaxed and seated on a cooler with an umbrella shielding him from harsh sun rays while his woman struggled with the car tyre with a spanner in her hand while still wearing her wedding. Some feminists have frowned at the picture concept while others rated it so low. The identity of the couple remains unknown as the picture continues to generate arguments online. Stay updated with the latest Nigerian news from Information Nigeria The post See The Pre-wedding Picture That Has Got People Talking appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA .

The Simple Strategy to Achieving Your Health Goals

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A human health is very crucial. That is why people focus too much on the diet they consume, the medical checks they do and most importantly how they exercise. Bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts have a goal to maintain their health at optimal. That is why they even go an extra mile to use seek prix online as their fitness gear to achieve their health and fitness goals. For those who are looking for simple strategies that make it possible to achieve health goals, then this publication is for you. Be sure to read it carefully and apply these insights. They have been applied by others and worked before. Create Achievable Goals Being realistic is very important in life. Sometimes people form big goals that they never achieve at the end of the day. Why not have them small and work on one at a time? Some experts have said that those who are successful in life started small rather than big. Whether you want to lose weight on diet or fight some chronic illness through exercises, it is c

BREAKING: Fire Razes Ecobank Head Office In Victoria Island, Lagos

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There was a fire outbreak at Ecobank headquarters on Victoria Island, Lagos in the early hours of Tuesday morning, July 31, 2018. Eyewitness, who shared details on her Twitter handle disclosed that the fire started when a “diesel tanker exploded near their generator.” It was also gathered that the bank’s diesel tanker supplier was offloading diesel for the company when it caught fire ostensibly while the generating set was still on. The post BREAKING: Fire Razes Ecobank Head Office In Victoria Island, Lagos appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA .

Femi Kuti Reacts To Child-sex Allegation By Former Band Member

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Veteran Nigerian singer, Femi Kuti, recently called out his band member for vanishing minutes before a show he headlined in United States. However in a twist of things, the band member made a counter allegation against the award winning singer saying that the singer engages in child-sex and also treats his band members badly. Femi Kuti had tweeted earlier; My bassist Aghedo Andrew nearly ruined my concert yesterday in New York @SummerStage ,He disappeared 20mins before show time. I want to thank the rest of the band for standing strong and giving one of the best shows of the tour. He has a good job. Paid quite well. Has enough money to resign properly and with all visas in his passport he can travel anywhere in the world. So that’s not an excuse. Femi Kuti’s sister, Yeni also wrote; The face of betrayal! Deserted Positve Force 20 mins before show in New York but he is not up to who can bring us down. The face of betrayal. I hope @realdonaldtrump catches you and deports you!!! Des

Mafia boss ‘stabbed to death by his daughters for sexually abusing them’

Lady Pushes Boyfriend Out Of The Window During Fight Over Phone In Lagos

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old lady who allegedly pushed her boyfriend from a window of a storey building in Ajagbandi area of Lagos, while trying to prevent him from searching through her phone. The deceased, Wilson Henry, a Civil Engineering graduate from University of Benin, had his neck and complete spinal cord broken , as he landed on the fence of the building before resting on the septic tank. He died three days later at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital , LASUTH in Ikeja. Vanguard gathered that the suspect, Adaugona Esu, a hair stylist was living in a self- contained room on Origa street with her boyfriend, one Eto, until he traveled outside the country in July 2017. Along the line, she started dating the deceased, who neigbours said usually spent days with her in the apartment before leaving. Tragedy, struck on July 13, 2018 , after neigbours said they heard the usual banters from the lovers’ apartment, which was followed by shout of help f

I love you die – Jude Okoye celebrates his wife, Ifeoma on her birthday

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Music executive Jude Okoye has taken to his social media page to celebrate his wife, Ifeoma who turned a year older today. Taking to Instagram today, the father of two shared a beautiful photo of his wife and kids, writing: “Happy birthday to my darling wife, sweetheart, girlfriend, baby mama, sidechick and daily crush @kifycutie More life and blessings coming your way. I Love You die.   The post I love you die – Jude Okoye celebrates his wife, Ifeoma on her birthday appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA .

See Cristiano Ronaldo’s Stunning New Mansion In Turin, Juventus (Photos)

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Cristiano Ronaldo has moved into his stunning new villa, which he chose as it reminded him of his former home in Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo, girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and their four children have moved in their new home in the north of Italy. Yesterday, the Portuguese star touched down in Turin on his private jet and headed to the mansion where he will live for next season. His new luxurious home is located behind the Gran Madre in Turin. According to La Gazetta dello Sport, the Juventus footballer has opted for a modern and vanguard construction which reminded him of his former home in Madrid. Apparently, Ronaldo has acquired not one, but two connected villas with separate entrances, large gardens, a swimming pool and a gym. The villa is situated on a hill with lush vegetation hiding it from the view of surrounding houses, as well as paparazzi and others who may be determined to take snaps of the ex-Real Madrid star. The villa boasts spectaculars views of the city with hills to

Olusegun Obasanjo Meets With Goodluck Jonathan And His Wife In Their Otuoke Mansion (Photos)

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Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a former Nigerian President has met with another ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience recently. The meeting reportedly held at Jonathan’s residence in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa state this morning. The former presidents held a close door meeting with other dignitaries including the governor of Bayelsa, Mr. Seriake Dickson. Photos showed the diniaries together in Jonathan’s home. Obasanjo who arrived Yenagoa, the state capital yesterday with other notable personalities for this month’s Bayelsa praise night, earlier visited Goodluck Jonathan some months ago in Bayelsa where the former president (Obasanjo) described the visit as a meeting of brothers. Stay updated with the latest Nigerian news from Information Nigeria The post Olusegun Obasanjo Meets With Goodluck Jonathan And His Wife In Their Otuoke Mansion (Photos) appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA .

Lai Mohammed Calls For Removal Of APC Members Loyal To Senate President Saraki

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Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says there is no going back on delivering Kwara to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 as he called for removal of party members in the state loyal to Senate President Bukola Saraki. The minister, in a statement he personally issued in Abuja on Monday, said the party would open its doors to hordes of those willing to join and reposition it ahead of the 2019 general elections. Mohammed had demanded that the Balogun Fulani-led Kwara APC executive committee loyal to Senate President Bukola Saraki be dissolved. In the new statement which responded to comments made by APC Kwara South senatorial chairman, Alhaji Jimoh Balogun, Mohammed said his new leadership of APC in Kwara would not cede the state to double agents. He said the challenge by Balogun to his membership of and contributions to the APC was inconsequential. “The issue of m

From Cleaner To Pilot: Nigerian Man Becomes A Captain After 24years In Aviation Industry (Photos)

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One of Nigeria’s passenger airline, Azman Air, has taken to its Twitter page to celebrate a young man identified as ‏Mohammed Abubakar, who joined Air Azman as a cleaner. It is always a thing of joy when one’s effort in a particular field is rewarded with promotion or career advancement. A Nigerian pilot was recently celebrated by his company. The airline revealed that after 24 years ago, Mohammed is keeping his dream of becoming an aviation expert alive as he was recently decorated as a captain.  A tweet from the airline’s official handle, reads; “He Joined the Aviation industry 24years ago as Aircraft Cleaner. Today He is getting the Fourth Bar to becoming a CAPTAIN.  “Congratulations Mohammed Abubakar from all of us @AirAzman.” Stay updated with the latest Nigerian news from Information Nigeria The post From Cleaner To Pilot: Nigerian Man Becomes A Captain After 24years In Aviation Industry (Photos) appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA .

Act Of Kindness: Man Donates New Apartment To Couple Who Lost Their Hut To Fire (Photos)

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The new house donated by the philanthropist A Nigerian philanthropist, Mr Koko Dan has donated a 4 bedroom flat to a couple who lost their hut to harmattan fire in Cross River state. It was gathered that the old couple lost their hut last year November after their hut and few possessions were razed completely by fire which started as a result of harmattan in Obudu local government area of the state. The couple, Mr and Mrs Osobu were not home that fateful afternoon when the incident occurred as the village people met them on their way home to break the news of the tragedy to them. The news of this couple got to a philanthropist, one Mr Koko Dan who sympathized with them and promised to build a house for them. Mr Koko Dan has since handed the keys to the four bedroom flat to this couple who have never dreamt of owning a brick house. This is the second house which Mr Koko Dan has built for poor people of the society. Mr and Mrs Ube Osobu are from Ejagbe village Nkirira Central War

17-Year-Old Boy Who Emerged 2018 UTME Highest Scorer Reveals How He Did It (Photo)

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In an exclusive interview with The Education Report, Ape Terhemba Moses, who emerged the highest scorer in the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) out of 1,653,127 million candidates that sat for the exam. He scored 354 marks and revealed that excellence in life demands hard work, determination to succeed and prayers. The former student of Covenant Christian International College, Makurdi, Benue State disclosed how he became used to putting himself in comfortable positions to fight sleep so he could study all night. In the May/June 2018 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), he obtained: English Language C4, Mathematics A1, Biology B2, Chemistry B3, Physics A1, Civic Education A1, Further Mathematics A1, Geography B3 and Data Processing A1. BACKGROUND I am 17 years old from Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. I am Tiv by tribe, a Christian and from the family of Mr

Sexual Harassment, Certificate Forgery Killing Nigerian Education

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  File Photo The Provost of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission Academy, Prof. Sola Akinrinade, has identified fraud, sexual harassment and certificate forgery as some of the factors affecting the development of the educational system in Nigeria. Akinrinade, who is a former Vice-Chancellor of the Osun State University, said this in Iwo during a symposium organised in honour of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Bowen University, Prof. Mathews Ojo. He urged the governing councils of Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions in the country to always carry out detailed background checks on whoever would be appointed into offices to avoid damaging the credibility of the institutions. The provost said, “If you appoint people who lack integrity to important offices, they will ruin the institutions and the lives of the people there. Appoint people who can be trusted with the responsibilities of guarding resources, lives  of people and ensuring

How ‘Money Bags’ Destroy Nigeria’s Democracy By Sharing Money For Votes

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A politician sharing money to voters The Not-Too-Young-To-Run Movement on Monday said Nigeria’s democracy was not delivering its dividends adequately due to “money bag politics’’. A member of the group, Mr Hamzat Lawal, stated this to newsmen in Abuja at the National Day of Action on Youth Candidacy and Democratic Party Primaries briefing. According to Lawal, it is quite sad that in Nigeria’s political history, money bags and `god father’ is really affecting the nation. “This is why we have not enjoyed the dividends of democracy and good governance. “As a movement, that is why we have now highlighted intended cost for picking nomination forms which is N2,000,000 for presidential aspirant, N1, 000, 000 for governorship aspirant and N600, 000 for senatorial aspirant. “For House of Assembly aspirant, the form should be N200, 000 while that of House of Representatives aspirant should be N400, 000. “We need to try as much as possible to ensure that election is not all about money be

See Photos from Asisat Oshoala House warming party

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International footballer Asisat Oshoala who bought a beautiful mansion for her parents recently organise a decent house warming party. See photos from the party below The post See Photos from Asisat Oshoala House warming party appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA .

South African Lady Praises Nigerian Men As She Receives A Brand New Car Gift From Her Hubby (Photos)

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A beautiful South African lady identified simply as Keyisho, has taken to her Twitter page, @keyishoAmi, to show off a brand new 2018 Volkswagen her Nigerian husband just gifted her.  Keyisho did not only hail her Nigerian husband, she also showered praises on Nigerian men for being the ones that can properly take good care of their women.   She posted photos of her brand new car gift and wrote: “When It Comes To Women, Nigerian Men Are The Kings Of taking care of Women in Africa. Nigerian men are greatest men I’ve ever had a relationship with. would love to get married to one if she can find one.  The new car gift “My Nigerian husband just bought me a Nice 2018 Volkswagen I love it. Despite the hatred and distrust by many South Africans on Nigerians living in South Africa. I’ve been scared of what people will say. “But funny enough, I love them and would like to marry one. Nigerians men are better than South African men. Get Yourself a Nigerian Man and enjoy life.”  Stay update

Breathtaking: See The ‘Golden Bridge’ In Vietnam That The Whole World Is Talking About (Photos)

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The Golden Bridge Photos have shown the the incredible bridge outside Da Nang in Vietnam which is currently wowing visitors with its completely charming and elegant design. The bridge was built to look like it is being held aloft by two giant stone hands.   Known as the Golden Bridge, it stands 1,400m above sea level above the Ba Na hills, offering majestic views of the surrounding countryside. The gold-colored walkway is lined with purple Lobelia Chrysanthemums and extends for almost 150 metres, curving around in an elegant design. But it is the sculpted hands that give it the true wow factor. According to Bored Panda, the design for the bridge came from a company called TA Landscape Architecture, and while the hands look like they are carved from stone, they are actually not. “We designed the skeleton of the hands and covered them with steel meshes,” a representative of the company told Bored Panda. “Then we finished with fiberglass and added the theming on it. The entir