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Funniest jokes on Tiwa Savage/Tee billz Saga
3:55:25 PMFemi Ajasa

Since the news of marriage crisis of superstar singer, Tiwa Savage and husband, Teebillz went viral on the social media on Thursday, Nigerians and their fans have been reacting to the saga. The husband, had gone on the Instagram, Thursday morning, to announce that all is not well in his marriage, citing infidelity, betrayal, witchcraft and even bad luck.

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Husbands who 'graze' nearer to home!
3:18:32 PMFemi Ajasa

IT was a most harrowing day with the traffic and Rebecca thought she couldn't handle more stress as she made her way to one of the high-rise complexes she lived in with her family. It was night already but thank goodness there was electricity.

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Nigeria's Railway System: Using Legislative Reform to Enable Infrastructural Development
3:16:05 PMAbiodun

The repeal and re-enactment of the Nigerian Railway Corporation Act CAP N129, LFN 2004, 2015 (SB. 001) is targeted at re-vitalizing and enhancing the operational framework and removal of the impediments that hindered the international best practices within the rail transport sector. This Bill is currently at the committee level for public hearing, chaired by Senator Gbenga Ashafa.

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Innovation, change key to national development- Osinbajo
2:22:45 PMFemi Ajasa

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday identified innovation and change as key to attaining the developmental aspirations of the country.

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Wenger protesters clash during Arsenal game
2:18:23 PMFemi Ajasa

Arsenal fans opposed to long-serving manager ArseneWenger were drowned out by supporters backing him during the north London club's Premier League home game with Norwich City on Saturday.

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Bishop weds 109 couples in Nasarawa
1:24:52 PMFemi Ajasa

Most Rev. Mathew Audu, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Saturday in Masaka wedded 109 couples and urged in-laws not to interfere in their affairs.

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Herdsmen attacks:We may resort to self-defence - Town Unions, Abia
12:48:23 PMFemi Ajasa

THE rampant invasion of communities across the country by suspected herdsmen, particularly last week's attack on Ukpabi-Nimbo community in Uzo Uwani council area of Enugu State, has raised tension in the South-East.

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English Football League results
12:38:18 PMFemi Ajasa

English Football League results on Saturday:

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Bale's thunderous header puts Madrid on top of La Liga
12:25:02 PMFemi Ajasa

Gareth Bale's thunderous header 10 minutes from time moved an under-strength Real Madrid to the top of La Liga with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Saturday.

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Must a woman even marry, Anita Joseph queries
12:00:24 PMFemi Ajasa

Is there a thing about actress and singer, Anita Joseph and marriage?

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Friday, 29 April 2016

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Mass defection hits PDP in Ondo
3:51:16 PMIkenna

THE ruling Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ondo state has suffered a set back as two former commissioners, Local government Chairmen and two former Lawmakers defected to the opposition All Progressive Congress APC.

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Oba of Benin joins his ancestors
1:58:59 PMFemi Ajasa

The Palace of the Oba of Benin in Edo on Friday announced that the monarch, Oba Erediauwa, had passed on.

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Workers' Day Celebration: FG declares Monday public holiday
12:32:45 PMIkenna

The Federal Government has announced Monday, May 2, 2016, as a public holiday to commemorate the 2016 Workers' Day Celebration.

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Two years after, NYSC orientation exercise resumes in Gombe
11:57:45 AMIkenna

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation exercise has resumed in Gombe state after two years of suspension as a result of security challenges occasioned by the threat of insurgents.

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Ambode visits Aso Villa, commends Buhari's economic drive
11:20:55 AMIkenna

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, on Friday, paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, where he lauded the President's recent overseas trips aimed at attracting foreign direct investments into the country.

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Filling stations still sell petrol above N150 per litre in Owerri - investigation
10:15:08 AMIkenna

In spite of the directive to petroleum products marketers to sell at the official pump price, some marketers in Owerri still sell at nearly double the approved N86.50 price.

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Presidency donates relief materials to IDPs in Taraba
10:12:42 AMIkenna

The Presidential Initiative for the North East (PINE) on Friday donated relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Borno, camping at different locations in Jalingo.

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Wike announces recovery of N1bn in staff verification
9:54:05 AMIkenna

The Rivers government has recovered about N1 billion in its ongoing staff verification, Gov. Nyesom Wike has said.

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FG begins preparation of 2017 budget
9:39:13 AMIkenna

The Ministry of Budget and National Planning, has said that it has started preparation of the 2017 budget to enhance economic development.

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Referees ask NFF to hire foreign coach for Super Eagles
9:34:26 AMIkenna

The President of the Nigeria Referees Association, Tade Azeez, on Friday, urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to hire a foreign coach to re-position the Super Eagles.

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Thursday, 28 April 2016

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Navy declares suspected pirate, Charles Parker, wanted
3:13:46 PMFemi Ajasa

The Nigerian Navy has declared one Charles Ekpemefumor, also known as Charles Parker, wanted for alleged hijack of MT MAXIMUS off Cote d'Ivoire waters on Feb. 11, 2016.

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Hollywood actor Eddie Murphy set to star first film in five years,"Mr Church''
2:37:55 PMFemi Ajasa

Eddie Murphy, an American comedian, actor, writer, singer, and producer is taken by Box-office to make him the 5th-highest grossing actor in the U.S.

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Emenike worries over Premier League future
2:33:09 PMadekunle

Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike is worried over his professional career following West Ham's decision not to extend his loan deal at the end of the season following the signing of Toni Martinez.

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Nigeria can't afford to graduate from Boko Haram to attack by Fulani herdsmen - ACF
1:53:28 PMadekunle

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), on Thursday condemned Monday's attack on Ukpabi Nimbo Community in Enugu State, describing it as most unfortunate and barbaric.

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Saraki Trial: ACF representative decries 'tele-guided judgement'
1:37:46 PMAbiodun

A former lawmaker, representing Benue North Senatorial district from 1999 to 2003, Senator Joseph Waku, has decried the way and manner that the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) case against the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has been handled.

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CCT trial: Saraki pleads not guilty on amended 16-count charge
1:11:39 PMadekunle

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Thursday, pleaded not guilty to an amended 16-count criminal charge the Federal Government entered against him before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja.

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Northern Governors meet in Kaduna tomorrow
1:08:46 PMadekunle

The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) will meet on Friday, April 29 in Kaduna to deliberate on issues affecting the region.

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Photos: Buhari condoles with Enugu govt, as Ugwuanyi visits Aso Villa
12:59:01 PMIkenna

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, condoled with the government and people of Enugu State, over Monday's invasion of their community by Fulani herdsmen, which left over 50 persons dead and scores driven out of their homes.

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Obama defends economic legacy, rebukes 'fantasy' Republicans
12:57:59 PMFemi Ajasa

Obama, in an interview published Thursday in The New York Times Magazine, also dismissed the "fantasy" economic platforms of Republican presidential candidates vying to succeed him at the November general election.

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FG tasks media on use of neonatal commodities for newborn babies
12:57:41 PMadekunle

The Federal Ministry of Health on Thursday urged the media to step-up campaign that would promote the use of neonatal commodities for newborn babies.

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Wednesday, 27 April 2016

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Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe arrested by police
3:49:09 PMadekunle

Osogbo - Star Yoruba movie actress, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Wednesday had a bruise with some armed policemen in Osogbo when the vehicle she was traveling with was impounded by them.

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Nigeria or North?
3:46:19 PMadekunle

THE words of President Muhammadu Buhari above remains his best lines to a badly divided country till date. They were reassuring to segments of Nigeria already feeling alienated by the negative triumphalism of some scions of the far North following the outcome of the March 28 elections which I captured in "Arewa songs of conquest."

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PDP stalwarts should put party interest above self- Ogidi
3:43:34 PMadekunle

AS the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gears up for its national convention at Port Harcourt, Rivers State, an aspiring candidate for the party's national youth leader position, Hon. Ben Bara Ogidi, has charged the party stalwarts to place the party's interest above selfish ambition.

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NFF recalls Ideye for friendlies
3:26:25 PMadekunle

Nigeria on Wednesday recalled Olympiakos striker Brown Ideye, who failed to justify a then-record club transfer to English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion, for two friendlies next month.

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Finland explores opportunities abound in Nigeria
3:22:15 PMTony Chinonso

Some Finnish technology companies are increasingly setting eyes on West Africa, with special focus on Nigeria, following Nigeria-Finland progressive trade partnership in key areas of both countries economy. Having been noted as a key driver in international trade, and Africa's largest market, the incentives to enter Nigeria are strong for Finnish companies looking to expand their footprint, and to provide innovative solutions that would further boost local business and benefit the Nigerian consumer.

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I caught my girlfriend masturbating.
3:03:44 PMFemi Ajasa

My 25-year-old girlfriend is 10 years younger than me. I have noticed that her sex drive is stronger than mine, but I'm a bit concerned about how much she masturbates.

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Mueller on Bayern bench for Atletico clash
2:45:54 PMFemi Ajasa

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola left 31-goal German World Cup winner Thomas Mueller on the bench for his side's Champions League semi-final first leg at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

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Fulani herdsmen involved in Enugu killings won't go unpunished - IGP
2:15:15 PMAbiodun

Mr Solomon Arase, the Inspector-General of Police, said all suspected Fulani herdsmen involved in the attack on Ukpabi Nimbo community of Uzo-Uwani in Enugu State on Monday, would be arrested and prosecuted.

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Allies must pay more to US or 'defend themselves'
2:13:38 PMFemi Ajasa

Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that allies must pay more to US or 'defend themselves'.

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Buhari urges World Bank to facilitate speedy repatriation of stolen funds
2:12:26 PMAbiodun

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the World Bank to do its best possible to facilitate the speedy repatriation to Nigeria of stolen funds still being held by Swiss authorities.

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Tuesday, 26 April 2016

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From world 3rd fastest growing economy, Nigeria drops out of Top 15 in Africa
4:01:27 PMAbiodun

Having enjoyed blissful growth over the past decade, Nigeria was one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but it is not one of the 15 fastest growing economies in Africa for 2016.

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Lil Kesh leaves YBNL forms own record label, YAGI
3:50:27 PMFemi Ajasa

Talented rapper, Keshinro Ololade, aka Lil Kesh has confirmed his exit from former label, Yahoo Boys No Laptop (YBNL).

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Man City vs Real Madrid: Iheanacho in, Silva out
3:37:13 PMAbiodun

Nigerian teenager Kelechi Iheanacho, has replaced injured David Silva in the UEFA Champions League semi-final match between Manchester City and Real Madrid.

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Why Nigerians must embrace tree planting- NCF
3:28:13 PMAbiodun

Exploitation of earth's resources has brought about a shift from moderate to extreme climate conditions and people need to seek opportunities to engage in activities that will enhance the quality and longevity of the environment to avert an imminent danger.

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Spurs' Alli hit with violent conduct charge
2:40:00 PMAbiodun

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has been charged with violent conduct, the Football Association announced on Tuesday.

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MTV'S "MY LIFE, MY BASE" CAMPAIGN: D'banj, Falz, Ehiz storm Lagos, Enugu, Abuja
2:30:32 PMAbiodun

D'Banj, Falzthebahdguy and MTV Base VJ Ehiz thrilled fans in Lagos, Enugu and Abuja at the weekend as part of the hype around MTV Base's "My Life, My Base" campaign.

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Olisa Metuh falls off Chair, rushed to hospital
2:22:40 PMAbiodun

The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples, Olisa Metuh on Tuesday fell off a swivel chair as he came into the National Working Committee meeting hall at the party secretariat to witness the inauguration of the caretaker committees of the party in Borno and Kebbi states.

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Ronaldo out of Real Madrid's Man City clash
2:14:03 PMAbiodun

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was unexpectedly left out of the squad for his side's Champions League semi-final first leg at Manchester City on Tuesday.

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What does an orgasm feel like?
2:02:25 PMFemi Ajasa

I'm a 26-year-old secondary school teacher in love with this wonderful man. He is my second serious boyfriend. Although I really enjoy sex with him,

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Lagos evacuates 1, 340 beggars, destitutes in one year
2:01:11 PMFemi Ajasa

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said a total of 1, 340 beggars, destitute and mentally challenged persons were rescued off the streets of Lagos in the last one year, just as it said about 73, 664 patients were screened and helped to trace their homes through various media platforms.

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Monday, 25 April 2016

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Women menstruating after 50 years still fertile, expert says
3:23:09 PMAbiodun

Dr Arikawe Adeolu, a medical practitioner at Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, on Monday, said women still menstruating after 50 years of age were still fertile.

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Gay rights activist among two hacked to death in Bangladesh
3:06:23 PMFemi Ajasa

Two leading gay rights activists were hacked to death Monday at an apartment in Bangladesh's capital, police said, the latest deadly attack on minorities in the Muslim-majority nation.

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I'm very much alive- IBB
2:59:09 PMIkenna

Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, yesterday, said he was not dead, but alive and in good health.

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FG committed to revitalising rail transport system - Minister
2:55:28 PMFemi Ajasa

The Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Ameachi has said that the Federal Government remained committed to the revitalisation of a sustainable and efficient transport sector to promote commerce in the country.

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Domestic airlines record 8,478 cases of delayed flights in 4 months
2:24:17 PMAbiodun

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said domestic airlines operating in the country recorded 8,478 cases of delayed flights in first quarter of 2016.

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Kano State records 22,000 malaria deaths in 2015 - Commissioner
2:10:33 PMAbiodun

Dr Kabiru Getso, Kano State Commissioner for Health, said on Monday that the state recorded about 22,000 deaths in 2015 due to malaria attacks.

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Wike urges judiciary to ensure efficient justice delivery
2:08:39 PMAbiodun

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has urged the state judiciary to ensure efficient justice delivery, being the last hope of the common man.

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Nnamani frowns at delay in passage of 2016 Budget
2:08:17 PMAbiodun

Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, on Monday frowned at the delay in the passage of the 2016 Budget by the National Assembly and executive arm of government.

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Suspected herdsmen kill 5 in Uzo-Uwani - Police
2:08:11 PMAbiodun

No fewer than five people in Nimbo, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State were on Monday killed by suspected herdsmen.

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BPE begins review of failed privatised enterprises
1:58:32 PMAbiodun

Acting Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Dr. Vincent Onome Akpotaire has revealed that the Bureau iss currently reviewing the data of failed privatized enterprises in the country to ascertain their performance index to upscale them.

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