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Nigerian major newspapers today, December 14, focused on the military raid in the residence of Nigeria Shi’ite leader, Sheik Ibraheem Zakzaky, as his whereabout remains unknown and the ongoing arms probe deal involving the former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd).
Vanguard reports that no fewer than 20 members of the Shi’ite sect were killed, yesterday, December 13, as the Nigerian military cracked down on the sect for blocking the highways during their public procession in Zaria, Kaduna state.

The sect, however, claimed that hundreds of its members were killed by soldiers who stormed three of its locations with heavy military weapons. It was gathered that the  troops engaged members of the sect throughout the night as heavy shootings and sounds of explosions were heard in Gyallesu and Sokoto Road, where Hussainiyya – the spiritual centre of the sect – is located.

ARMY, BORNO RESIDENTS ON BUHARI BH DEADLINE

Residents of Borno state, which is known as the epicenter of the insurgency, have commended Nigerian army and said they are happy with the progress made by the troops in the front line.

Speaking about the December 31 deadline, the residents said that they would be full of joy if they wake up on the last day of December to see Boko Haram fizzle out. However, most of them also understand that the insurgency that existed for over six years could not be wiped out completely in three months.

Speaking with Leadership, Comrade Zanna Shettima, a former Borno state labor leader and medical health practitioner stressed that “the military has done very well if we must compare the situation we have now, with what was obtained in the past years”.

“Even God will not be happy with us if we should go to town condemning the military after what they have helped our troubled state to achieve in terms of peace and security.

UYO STATE GOVERNOR TO POUNCE ON PROSTITUTES

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has moved to evacuate commercial sex workers from the streets of Uyo, the state capital, NAN reports.
This was disclosed by the Dr. Glory Edet, the commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Akwa Ibom.

Speaking at a town hall meeting with representatives of female students in tertiary institutions in the state, Edet said that prostitutes constituted nuisance along the streets of the state capital and this is not good for the image of the state.

PHYNO, OLAMIDE AND REMINISCE TO PERFORM AT MTV BASE CHRISTMAS PARTY

The event will feature performances from Nigerian top acts including Olamide, Lil Kesh, Niniola, May D, CDQ, Reminisce, Phyno, Kiss Daniel, Orezi and Ycee.



 In the spirit of the season, MTV Base has announced that it will host fans to a free Christmas party tagged, ‘The White Christmas Party’.

The Good Deed Was Turned Into A Racist Joke

A young man in London tried to do a good deed for a passer-by but was subjected to racism in response.
A young rapper has revealed the shocking moment he tried to return a woman’s dropped £10 note (N2,990 in equivalent) only to be told “sorry, I’m not into black boys!”

Joe Christie, 23, was walking along the street in Streatham, south London, when he noticed the cash fall out of the woman’s jacket pocket.

Joe Christie

Nigerian Army Kills Fleeing BH at PULKA

Nigerian army has intercepted fleeing Boko Haram insurgents that attempted to escape from bombardment on Sambisa forest.

The insurgents were running through Pulka. The military decisively dealt with Boko Haram members in blocking position in the area.

Colonel Sani Usman, army’s spokesman, in a statement said that during the encounter many of the terrorists were killed while one was taken alive.

The troops also recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun, several rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunitions, 47 rifle magazines, 36 hand grenades and quite a number of Shilka gun empty shells.
In the same vein, the soldiers have also dealt another decisive blow to the Boko Haram members at Buni Yadi general area on December 7, Monday.

INEC APPLAUDS TECHNOLOGY FOR ELECTION SUCCESS IN 2015

INEC gave credit to Information Technology (IT) for the successful conduct of the 2015 general elections.

 

 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) gave credit to Information Technology (IT) for the successful conduct of the 2015 general elections.

The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this on Monday in Abuja when he received a delegation of Benin Electoral Commission, led by the Beninoise Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Onyedipo Falaye. He said that the successful deployment of technology was the main reason for the success of 2015 elections.

B'Haram Kills 350 In Borno

Reports reaching from Borno state have it that dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram has killed 350 teachers and destroyed over 512 schools over the years.

According to Daily Sun, this was disclosed by the executive chairman, Borno State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Shettima Bukar Kullima yesterday.

He disclosed further that if number is translated into classrooms, the terrorist group has destroyed over 1000 classrooms, as well as instructional materials for schools.

Caroline Danjuma fights dirty with husband's alleged mistress on Instagram

Caroline Danjuma gets into a war of words with her husband's alleged mistress Jyoti Matharoo

 

ONLY FOR SINGLES - 4 WAYS TO FIND YOUR DREAM WOMAN

 

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Monogamy is natural to humans which is why we end up settling for one person to spend the rest of our lives with.

World Bank Advises Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari was advised to remove fuel subsidy as it is best time to act according to the World Bank.

Nigerians que for fuel

John Litwack, the World Bank’s lead economist, said during the the Executive Council of the Federation meeting.

While the Buhari government has hinted at its intent to remove fuel subsidy, the discussion is still on in the country with many Nigerians.

What Mourinho Said About Chelsea

More than ever, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has vowed to bring back the glorious days of the ‘Blues’, adding that he is more determined to return Chelsea back to winning ways.

Mourinho’s men suffered their eighth loss of their English Premier League campaign at home to new-comers Bournemouth; a situation which has heightened tension and raised speculations that the Portuguese manager could be sacked.

Jose Mourinho

Female Rapper Nicki Minaj pays bail for brother charged of raping girl

Young Money rap queen Nicki Minaj has paid the bail for her brother Jelani Maraj who was charged of raping a 12 year old child last week.

Nicki Minaj paid $100,000 to set her brother free from jail. The bail payment included two of the female rapper’s homes as bond.

Boko Haram attack community near Chibok, steal foodstuff

Boko Haram members riding on bicycles raided Takulashi village near Chibok in Borno state on Sunday December 6th, stealing food stuffs and destroying 100 homes.

Buhari receives President of Benin Republic at Aso Villa

President Buhari this morning received the President of Benin Republic Boni Yayi who is on a state visit to Nigeria. Continue to see more photos...

 

Adamawa Governor Asks Women For Forgiveness

Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindo, the governor of Adamawa state, has apologised to women for being under-represented in his new appointments.

Muhammadu Jibrilla

Woman stabbed during art exhibition while patrons watched thinking it was all part of the performance

A stabbing at an exhibition in Miami was mistakenly thought to be a part of the performance art presentation by some of the patrons. According to Miami Herald, the incident took place in the Art Basel Miami Beach, US, on Friday, December 4, when two female patrons started fighting, which resulted into one woman being stabbed. Photo on the left shows the woman sobbing on the floor with her white shirt stained with her blood after she was stabbed. Right is the woman who stabbed her. 

AKI & PAWPAW EMBARASSED IN ITALY

Every celebrity has his/her embarrassing moment, but this encounter that popular pint-size actors, Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) and Osita Iheme (Pawpaw) had with some Italian policemen is a mix of comedy and embarrassment.

Chinedu and Osita disclosed to some friends over the weekend that one of their embarrassing moments took place in Italy some years back when policemen in the country mistook them for minors, threatening to arrest their promoter for not using baby carrier for them in the car.

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Engaged couple use chalk to design set for wedding shoot (PHOTOS)

A photography agency based in Indonesia called Axioo are specialized in giving engaged couples the pre-wedding shoots of their dreams.
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Man finds grandparents' 100-yr-old wedding cake in good condition while cleaning garage

Mr Warninger told ABC news he remembered seeing the same cake in his parents' freezer in their home in the 1950s.

 

A man who was cleaning out his garage got the biggest surprise of his life as he opened one of the boxes while trying to take out some items.

67-yr-old Ronald Warninger discovered in one of the boxes, his grandparents' wedding cake which is approximately a 100 years old.

BUKKY WRIGHT, SUNNY ADE E.T.C VISITS THE NEW OONI OF IFE

King Sunny Ade, actress Bukky Wright and others visited the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. More pictures after the cut...

Delta Deputy Speaker Denies Diversion Of N1.4b

 Honourable Friday Osanebi, the deputy speaker of the Delta state House of Assembly has reiterated that he did not collect any money meant for Ndokwa youths from the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) as alleged by a socio-political group, Coalition of Ndokwa Youth Leaders.

Friday Osanebi

The group said that the lawmaker who represents the people of Ndokwa East state constituency had since 2011 been collecting security money of N20 million monthly totalling N1.4 billion, meant for Ndokwa youths from the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) without remitting it to the youths.

Boko Haram Attacks Borno Community

Boko Haram insurgents reportedly invaded a community near Chibok town, Borno state, injuring scores and destroying over 60 houses.

According to Daily Sun reports, the insurgents attacked the town at about 11am on Sunday, December 6.

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The news of the attack only got into Maiduguri, the state capital, on Monday evening due to the remoteness of the area.

Some residents of Takulashi community who fled to Chibok said the insurgents were armed and fired into houses.

Photos of Traffic robber caught at VI this afternoon

This happened this afternoon along Ozumba Mbadiwe road, in Victoria Island, Lagos. A robber who smashed a car window to steal in traffic was caught by a mob. See more photos after the cut...

GOODLUCK JONATHAN becomes 1st African leader to receive Diplomatic Circles award

Jonathan, who is the first African leader to receive the award, will also be a guest speaker at the group’s annual dinner on January 21, 2016.

 

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan is set to be honoured with an award by the Diplomatic Circle in Geneva, Switzerland.

Jonathan, who is the first African leader to receive the award, will also be a guest speaker at the group’s annual dinner on January 21, 2016.

Chilling 2016 Predictions by By Vanga

Did a blind Bulgarian mystic predict the election of Barack Obama and the rise of ISIS? Her prophecies for the future are chilling.

Baba Vanga, who died in 1996 aged 85, warned of the rise of ISIS in 2016.
She also warned of melting polar ice caps and rising sea temperatures in the 1950s, decades before global warming was established.

But Vagna’s chilling prediction of a “great Muslim war” has sent believers into a frenzy as savage attacks by ISIS increase.

According Vanga, Europe as we know it will “cease to exist” by the end of next year after being invaded, with jihadis systematically eradicating entire populations.

She predicted the continent would be left “almost empty,” becoming a “wasteland almost entirely devoid of any form of life.” 

Youths Stage Protest Against Market Relocation In Niger

Angered youths have staged a protest in Lambata and blocked the major highway leading into Minna, the Niger state capital, on Tuesday, December 8.

The Punch reports that the youths were protesting against the relocation of the Lambata market by the state government.

Speaking with journalists, Malam Hassan Adamu, a fish seller in Lambata, said the road was blocked since Monday evening.

“The youths came out late night to block the road due to the stopping of market activities by government.

Naira Hits Low Record in Parallel Market

Nigeria’s Naira has on December 7, Monday depreciated further at the parallel market.
Premium Times reports that the naira devalued further to N250 from earlier N248 to the dollar at the black market.

The foreign exchange formal rate at CBN is still fixed at N198 to the dollar.

The economic pressure, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria, has also extended to Nigeria’s foreign reserve.

Some experts say that the weakening of the reserve was due to the increase in domestic demand for foreign exchange, spill-over from the JP Morgan effect and the phased exclusion of Nigeria from its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets, GBI-EM indices of local currency government bonds.

The present status of the nation’s foreign reserve from the CBN shows that the formal foreign reserves reduced by 276 million dollars in November to 29.9 billion dollars on a 30-day moving average basis.

Appeal Court Upholds Kashamu’s Election

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Monday, December 8, has dismissed the tribunal judgment that nullified the election of Senator Buruji Kashamu of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and declared him winner of the election, Vanguard reports.

The national election petitions tribunal sitting in Isabo court, Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital had on Friday, October 9, in its verdict, annulled the election of Prince Buruji Kashamu.

The tribunal also ordered a rerun election in 110 polling units in all the local government areas in the senatorial district, except Ijebu Ode local government council within three months of the judgment.

However, shortly after the judgment, both candidates, Buruj Kashamu and his challenger, Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC )approached the Appellate Court to seek various reliefs to expressed their dissatisfaction about the tribunal verdict.

While Kashamu approached the court to dismiss the annulment of his victory, Abodiun demanded the total cancellation of the election, saying it was marred with irregularities.

Prince Dapo Abiodun of the APC declaring Buruji Kashamu of the winner of the Ogun East

Why APC Wants Dickson Disqualified

The battle for the Creek Haven government House in Bayelsa state is far from over as the Sylva/Igiri Campaign Organisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the disqualification of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Seriake Dickson from the gubernatorial race.

Dickson and Sylva tussle for victory in Southern Ijaw local government area, Bayelsa state

The group’s demand was contained in a statement issued in Yenagoa, the state’s capital on Monday night, December 7, by its director of media and publicity, Chief Nathan Egba, a copy obtained by Daily Post.
The group reportedly called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify Governor Dickson from the gubernatorial race for alleged breach of electoral laws.

Photos: Man attacks girlfriend outside a club after catching her with another man

This happened in a Houston night club. A man found out his girlfriend was at the club with another man and went there to confront. As she came out to meet him, the man slapped her twice in the face... and nobody stopped the assault. Got screenshots from the video. See the photos after the cut...

Why Melaye Turns Floor Of Senate

Senator Dino Melaye from Kogi West has caused a furor in the Red Chamber, leaving his colleagues confused. Our correspondent reports the scenario.

The lawmakers from the all corners of Senate were heard shouting: “Babalawo, Kabiyesi and masquerade,” when Melaye entered into the Upper Chamber last Wednesday for the day’s legislative activities.

The senator, who is neither a presiding nor a principal officer, came into the chamber alongside with the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, and key officers of the Upper Chamber.

FA Cup In Full Draws Of Third Round Ties

The FA Cup third round ties have been announced with holders Arsenal facing a tricky tie against Sunderland.

Arsenal won the 2015 FA Cup title

 Manchester United host Sheffield United while Liverpool travel to Exeter City in what could provide giant killers.

The all Premier League clashes involves the Arsenal versus Sunderland fixture, Tottenham welcoming top of the table Leicester City while Norwich City will play host to Manchester City.

Chelsea will face Leyton Orient or Scunthorpe depending on the result of the second round tie between the two.

The matches will be played on the weekend of January 8-11.

DADDY SHOWKEY TO SIASIA U23 EAGLES - STOP PLAYING HEART ATTACK FOOTBALL

Famous Music star Daddy Showkey has urged the U-23 Eagles to improve on their defending and avoid conceding goals that may ruin their chances of picking a ticket to the football tournament of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Daddy Showkey told Complete sports Nigeria.com that the Samson Siasia team caused him all sorts of trepidation in their two previous Group B games at the CAF U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal and hopes to see a better game on Saturday against Algeria. “The Nigerian team almost gave me heart attack in their two matches so far against Mali and Egypt.

Deadly Clash In Benue State Leaves 6 Killed, Many Injured

There has been a bloodbath in Benue state, following a fatal clash between farmers and Fulani herdsmen in Oju local government area of Benue state.

A bloody clash between farmers and Fulani herdsmen in Benue state has left six dead and some others injured. (file photo).

The clash which took place on Sunday, December 6, has caused many of the residents to flee from the area.

Eyewitness say the chaos erupted in the community after the locals mobilised themselves and besieged a Fulani settlement in the area.

Dokpesi in trouble as EFCC traces more funds nearing N10bn paid to him

 

The dilemma of the former Chairman and founder of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi seems to have widen with more discoveries by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), There were hints last night that the EFCC had discovered that Dokpesi will have to account for about N10 billion votes for publicity.

A source said: ”We have been trying to reconcile records with Dokpesi and he has about N10 billion to account for.” Apart from the payment of N2.1 billion, a highly-placed source within the Commission listed more issues against Dokpesi as follows: payment of $50 million by ex-President’s campaign organization; alleged plot to hack into number 60959146 with Sort Code 201334 belonging to one Dr. Haggai I.

DSS nabs 2 out of 5 officers involved in N310m robbery (Photo)

The Department of State Services said in Abuja on Sunday that the agency had arrested two out of five of its operatives who robbed a Bureau de Change operator and carted away N310m.

The robbery took place on November 20 while the stolen money belonged to a BDC operator in Abuja.

Spokesperson for the DSS, Mr. Tony Opuiyo, said this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. It read

David Mark Boasts Ahead Of Rerun

Following the order given by the Court of Appeal for a rerun in Benue South senatorial district, the erstwhile president of the Senate, David Mark, has boasted that it will be impossible for the All Progressives Congress to penetrate the zone in the forthcoming rerun election, Leadership reports.

Mark’s victory at the senatorial district election was challenged by the APC candidate at the election, Daniel Onjeh, on the grounds that the poll was marred by irregularities.

Upon the petition at the state National Assembly election tribunal sitting in Makurdi, Justice Dipeolu had in October upheld the election of the former Senate president.

Not satisfied by the verdict, Onjeh appealed the case which eventually led to the nullification of the election and a rerun ordered.

NIGERIAN FOOTBALLER Welcomes First Baby

 24-year-old Nigerian footballer, Gbolahan Salami has welcomed a baby with his wife, Lolade.
The Super Eagles striker’s first baby arrived on Sunday December 6. The couple got married December 2014.


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NAFDAC Destroys Banned, Fake Products Worth N15m In Kebbi

 

The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has in Kebbi on Monday destroyed banned substances and unregistered drugs worth N15 million.

The leader of the NAFDAC team, Mr Abdulsalam Osigis,with other officials of the Agency, traditional leaders and stakeholders destroyed the substances at Kola, an outskirt of Birnin Kebbi.

Osigis said 95 per cent of the destroyed substances were expired drugs, substandard and fake drugs and cosmetics.

Recruitment: Police Service Commission Says Exercise Will Be Thorough

 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promised to be thorough in the screening of applicants for the recruitment of additional 10,000 policemen into the Police Force.

President Muhammadu Buhari had directed the commission to recruit 10,000 policemen to boost the number of the force.

The chairman of the commission, Mr Mike Okiro, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.

Okiro said that the commission had worked out modalities for the exercise

“We have worked out modalities for the planned recruitment into the police force”, he said.

He explained that the exercise could not take place immediately after the directive because it was not captured in the 2015 budget.

President Barrack Obama & Wife Michelle Obama hold hands as they arrived looking great at White House reception

 
President Obama in tux and First Lady Michelle Obama in a dazzling sleeveless black dress with blue overlay held hands and smiled as they as they arrived at the State Department Dinner in the East Room of the White House on Saturday night for the Kennedy Center Honors, which paid tribute to five of the most illustrious American artists ..Seiji Ozawa, Rita Moreno, Carole King, George Lucas and Cicely Tyson. Check More photos after the cut...

5 WORLD RECORDS THAT ARE UNBELIEVABLE - PHOTOS

According to TELL magazine edition of  Monday, October 26, some unimaginable phenomena or otherwise amazing world records of different unbelievable achievements attained by men was stated in there.

Would anyone imagine how a man can lift an object above his head or even balance such on his head? There are certain feats that have thought could not happen that do happen. This events are one of the amazing world records up to this present moment.

1. John Evans

In 1999, the man called John Evans did the unthinkable when he carried and balanced a 352 pound car on his head. The vehicle did not fall from his head for more than 30 seconds. He actually did this for 33 seconds.

John Evans balances a car on his head

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MOURINHO SPEAKS ON CHELSEA BEING RELEGATED

Chelsea FC manager, Jose Mourinho has reacted on his team’s chances of avoiding the drop this season after suffering their 8th league defeat in the 1-0 loss to Bournemouth last weekend.

Speaking to Sky Sport,  Mourinho dismissed talk that his side could be relegated despite slipping to another surprise defeat against Bournemouth.

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According to him, his side will climb out of trouble.

Jose Mourinho feels the heat after suffering another premier league defeat against Bournemouth

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Unofficial Results For Bayelsa

The Bayelsa people have been deciding today, December 5, who will be the next governor of the state.
Timipre Marlin Sylva, a former governor of the state representing the All Progressives Congress, and Henry Seriake Dickson, a PDP hopeful and the incumbent governor of the state, are the main rivals in this battle.
As counting of votes has commenced, here is an important info on the election statistics on #BayelsaDecides:

Disclaimer: please note that the results below are not final; the information may be updated any time.

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Tiwa Savage - Why my husband doesn't allow me show people our baby

Nigerian singer diva, Tiwa Savage, has disclosed the reason she and her manager and husband, Teebill, have decided to shield the identity of their child born back in July 2015 at London hospital.

Few hours after Tiwa Savage was delivered of the baby, her husband let out the information via his Instagram page and posted a picture of the baby’s hands with the caption ‘Thank You Jesus’.

In an interview with Genevieve Magazine, the Mavin Records’ first lady explained why they decided to keep the face of the boy away.

‘Well that’s his dad’s decision. Every mother wants everyone to see the picture of her baby. I want everyone to see how cute he is but I understand my husband’s perspective too. He is the head of the house so I have to respect his wishes. Eventually, we will reveal his face but for now, he wants only close family and friends to have the special moment to bond and not share it with the world yet,’ she said.

KIM KARDASHIAN HAS GIVEN BIRTH TO A BABY BOY

Mercy Johnson and husband share their marriage secret and love story

Mercy Johnson Okojie is one of Nigeria’s most talented actresses. The actress got married to Prince Odianosen Okojie at Christ Embassy Church, Oregun, Ikeja Lagos on Saturday, August 27, 2011 and their marriage is blessed with two children. 

DAVIDO AND WIZKID PERFORM ON STAGE TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME

 Music lovers in Nigeria have always looked forward to seeing Wizkid and Davido, two of Nigeria’s top acts grace the stage together. Well, this happened recently at an event in Lagos.

The duo performed together and sang each others songs on stage and the crowd watched on in excitement.
This is the first time that Davido and Wizkid have performed together on stage and was definitely not an event to be missed.
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