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Over $300 Million to be Returned to Nigeria from Abacha’s Looted Funds in Switzerland

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  The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, yesterday, March 9, 2016, signed a letter of intent for the repatriation of 321 million dollars allegedly stashed in Swiss banks by the late Gen. Sani Abacha, former Nigerian Head of State. According to Vanguard, the signing, which was preceded by a brief discussion between Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and Swiss Foreign Affairs Minister, Didier Burkhalter took place at the Vice-President’s conference room where Malami signed on behalf of Nigeria and Burkhalter for his home country.

Keep your $1m, we won’t collaborate with DSS to unseat Fayose – Ekiti lawmakers

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  Read the press statement below... Members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly have raised the alarm over plot to coerce them into impeaching Governor Ayodele Fayose, saying a sum of $1 million was being promised some of the members that will be ready to be part of the impeachment plot.

Bobby Brown's sister reveals shocking details about Bobbi Kristina

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  Bobby Brown's sister Leolah Brown has revealed shocking previously unknown details about Bobbi Kristina's condition when she was found in the bathtub in January 2015, days after it was revealed that she died of drugs, alcohol and drowning. Read what she wrote after the cut...

You were wished for, prayed for, & wanted’- Wizkid’s 2nd babymama says to their son Ayo

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  Binta Diallo, Wizkid’s 2nd babymama shared the photo with these loving words to their son on her Instagram page this afternoon.

Some Nigerians want magic but change is what Buhari promised- Femi Adesina

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  Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Femi Adesina, was a guest on Radio Continental programme last week Friday March 4th where he spoke on the recent power drop, fuel scarcity and the dwindling hope of Nigerians in this administration. In the interview, Femi asked Nigerians to be patient with Buhari as he promised them change and that the change will not be magical. Read excerpts after the cut...

Nollywood actor Fabian Adibe clears the rumours about him being blind

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  “People in Nollywood are being told that I have gone blind. It is not so. I had glaucoma but medical treatment has stopped its damage to my eyes. I see and read even without glasses. My message to my colleagues in Nollywood: Glaucoma week comes every March. Seize the opportunity to check your eyes. Early detection saves your eyes. I love you all and God bless” he wrote.

Khloepatra clapbacks at internet trolls who attacked her over her AMVCA outfit

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  Video vixen, Khloepatra, wore this deep cut dress that showed off her cleavage to the AMVCA this weekend and after she shared these photos on her instagram page, her followers attacked her for baring too much boobs and she clapped back. See the drama after the cut..

JLo reportedly turns down Casper Smart's marriage proposal

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  According reports, the singer, actress and mother of two, 46, brutally turned down boy-toy Casper Smart's Valentines Day marriage proposal....

Glamour model, Chloe Saxon says Adam Johnson denied having a child just because he wanted to bed her

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  Chloe Saxon has revealed that the former Sunderland and England star Adam Johnson denied having a daughter or girlfriend just so he could have sex with her. According to her, this happened weeks before the beginning of his court trial, as he even said his child belonged to his sister. Speaking to The Sun, Chloe said she regretted meeting the footballer  as he is a sex addict:

I can get the Super Eagles flying again to the next W/Cup - former coach Bonfrere Jo cries out for job

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  Bonfrere Jo, known for leading Nigeria to the Atlanta'96 Olympics gold medal as well as the 2000 African Nations Cup final has stated he knows how to revive the fortunes of the Super Eagles if he's handed the coaching role on a permanent basis. Sunday Oliseh shockingly resigned from his position as head coach two weeks ago and Samson Siasia alongside a team of ex-internationals has been put in temporary charge of the Super Eagles.

Man accidentally shoots himself dead while taking photos with a loaded gun

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  A 43-year-old Concrete man died Sunday after accidentally shooting himself in the face with what he thought was an unloaded gun. The man and his girlfriend were at a residence in the 46000 block of Baker Loop Road taking photos of themselves with the gun when the incident occurred, Skagit County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Patrol Chad Clark said. The girlfriend reported that the pair had done this several times during the day, with the man apparently removing the bullets and then reloading the gun multiple times. After the last time, however, a bullet apparently remained in the gun, Clark said. The death is being investigated as accidental, Clark said.  

NNPC apologize to Nigerians over lingering fuel scarcity

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  Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has apologized to Nigerians for the lingering fuel scarcity that has resulted in long queues across the country once again. “We have stepped up measures designed to eliminate the challenges experienced by the public in accessing petrol across the country,” NNPC wrote on its Twitter page. “We once again apologize to Nigerians for the inconveniences as we work assiduously to avoid a repeat of this distressing situation,” they wrote a second time.

Man Kills And Buries His Father In Anambra State (Photos)

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  The man pictured left allegedly killed and buried his own father in Umuajana Village Umudioka, Dunukofia LGA of Anambra state. The old man had gone missing for some days and his family had started looking for him. The shallow grave where the son buried him was discovered on Sunday March 6th, around 2pm after someone raised suspicion. The son was handed over to the police for further investigation. See more photos below...

Photos: Obasanjo shows off dancing skills at his birthday celebration

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  The former President turned 79 on Saturday March 5th and had a little get together at his home in Ota, Ogun state where he displayed his dancing skills to his guests. Continue to see more photos .

Want to school Abroad? Attend the Harvestfield Parents Information Forum

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  Entry is free. March 10th - Abuja - Sheraton Hotel, Ladi Kwali  - 10am-3pm March 11th - Lagos Island - Four Points Hotel, Oniru Estate - 11am-4pm March 12th - Lagos Mainland - Protea Hotel, Isaac John, Ikeja - 12noon-4pm March 13th - Port Harcourt - Le Meridien Hotel, Ogeyi Place, PH - 1pm-4pm

Dubai Police arrests woman as she delivers over 5kg of heroin to a Nigerian man

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  Nollywood actress and producer, Ghanaian born Juliet Ibrahim has joined world acclaimed top footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and other top footballers to show support of the inclusion of women at The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Ibrahim who was the host of the 2015 edition of Glo/ CAF award held in January 2016 used all her social media platform to campaign for the inclusion of women in FIFA in commemoration of International Women’s Day. Ibrahim on her Twitter and Instagram timeline wrote: “The 2nd FIFA Women’s Football and Leadership Conference coming up on March 8 will focus on “equality through reform” Read more: https://www.naij.com/755058-famous-nollywood-actress-joins-christiano-ronaldo-fifa-women-football.html Ghanaian Nollywood actress Juliet Ibrahim choses a unique way to celebrate International Women’s Day – She joins Chritiano Ronaldo to ask for women inclusion in FIFA Read more: https://www.naij.com/755058-famous-nollywood-ac...

Senate probes NDDC since 2000, uncovers fake N15bn contracts

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The Senate Committee on Niger Delta says it will conduct a full investigation into the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) since 2000 till date. This is coming on the heels of discovering that the commission paid out about N15 billion for projects that were nonexistent, or not carried out in Ondo and Bayelsa States. Chairman of the committee, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, said in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Sunday , that the commission paid out N3.9billion for a non-existent project said to be ongoing in Ondo State.

Nicki Minaj celebrates 50m IG followers in the most 'Nickiest' of ways

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  Nicki Minaj celebrated the 50million Instagram followers milestone with her BFF aka herself. Which is so Nicki. She posted a stream of photos showcasing her many personalities, hairstyles, and the like and called herself her BFF. Congrats to her. See more pics after the cut........

Juliet Ibrahim joins Christiano Ronaldo on FIFA Women Football

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  Nollywood actress and producer, Ghanaian born Juliet Ibrahim has joined world acclaimed top footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and other top footballers to show support of the inclusion of women at The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Ibrahim who was the host of the 2015 edition of Glo/ CAF award held in January 2016 used all her social media platform to campaign for the inclusion of women in FIFA in commemoration of International Women’s Day. Ibrahim on her Twitter and Instagram timeline wrote: “The 2nd FIFA Women’s Football and Leadership Conference coming up on March 8 will focus on “equality through reform” Nollywood actress and producer, Ghanaian born Juliet Ibrahim has joined world acclaimed top footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and other top footballers to show support of the inclusion of women at The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Ibrahim who was the host of the 2015 edition of Glo/ CAF award held in Janu...

EFCC seizes $1million cash from Badeh’s Abuja home

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  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it  found $1 million cash in one of the Abuja houses owned by embattled former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. According to The Nation , the money was found hidden in one of the rooms in a mansion owned by the former military chief. Badeh's trial for allegedly diverting N3.97 billion belonging to the Nigerian Air Force(NAF) will commence today March 7th at an Abuja High Court. A top source in EFCC said:

Rob Kardashian & Blac Chyna confirm they are still Together

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  Over the weekend there were rumours that Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna ’s fast-paced relationship had come to an end because Rob deleted all his photos off Instagram and unfollowed everybody, including Blac Chyna. Well now the reality TV star has come out to say that he and Blac Chyna are still very much together, but they are working on keeping their relationship out of the media because of all the negativity. He posted on Instagram “Chy and I are not broken up we just feel like it would be a lot healthier for our relationship if we kept a lot more to ourselves. It’s impossible to have a positive relationship with so much negativity from the media and outsiders and we would appreciate it if everyone respects that.

Photo: Iranian billionaire Babak Zanjani sentenced to death over $2.8 billion fraud

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Following a long trial in which he was accused of fraudulently pocketing $2.8 billion, Iran's billionaire tycoon Babak Zanjani has been sentenced to death, a judicial official said today March 6. The 41-year-old who is worth $13.5 billion and holds a Danish citizenship was convicted of fraud and economic crimes.  Judiciary spokesman Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejeie said at the press conference that apart from the death sentence, Zanjani must repay money to the state. Zanjani became notorious during the era of president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, finding ways to channel hard currency from oil sales to Tehran despite financial sanctions imposed on the Islamic republic's banks as punishment for its nuclear programme.

FIFA agrees to video replays for referees: Trials to begin this year

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  FIFA agrees to video replays – After years of continuously rejecting it, football-governing body FIFA has finally approved in-game video replays for referee. New FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the decision on Friday, calling it “a historic day for football.”

Nicki Minaj has really changed her skin colour (photos)

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  Nicki is lighter and more sexy than ever!   See more pic after the cut...........

Fans blast Ini Edo for her AMVCA outfit – “It is a big no, get a stylist & hubby”

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Nollywood star actress has been called out by fans for her choice of outfit to AMVCA last night.Some said her choice of outfit is a big no while others said she should get a hubby. See her fans’ reactions

President Buhari mourns minister of state for labor, James Ocholi

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  President Buhari has expressed shock and sadness at the death of Barrister James Ocholi (SAN), who together with his wife and son were killed in a car crash in Abuja on March 6, 2016. President Buhari described the Minister of State for Labour’s death as untimely, regretting that Nigeria has lost a key component of the Change agenda. “Barrister Ocholi was an accomplished and patriotic Nigerian, who was keen to accept the call to service at a time his country needed him,” President Buhari said, adding that in the few months he had been in office, the late minister of state had already begun to distinguish himself through his commitment and dedication to his portfolio.

Actress Uche Jombo has a message for fat-shamers. "I have mirrors in my house!"

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The actress who is constantly the subject of rude comments about her body is fighting back. The mother of one shared a photo she took shortly after childbirth and told those who don't like her weight to unfollow her because she has a mirror in her house and knows she has lost a lot of weight since she had her baby. Read her post after the cut...

Tiwa Savage Covers Thisday Style Magazine (Photos)

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  According to Tiwa Savage fans on Instagram, their queen has just made a stylish comeback with this editorial spread shot by TY Bello for ThisDay Style magazine.

Former US First Lady Nancy Reagan dies at age 94

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  Nancy Reagan, wife of former President Ronald Reagan, and former actress who was fiercely protective of her husband through a Hollywood career, eight years in the White House, an assassination attempt and his Alzheimer's disease, died today at age 94. She died of congestive heart failure in her Los Angeles home, her representative Joanne Drake said in a statement.

James Ocholi's son's last instagram post

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  Minister of state for Labor and Employment, James Ocholi, his wife Blessing Fatima Ocholi, and their son died today in a fatal accident along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. This is the son's last IG post. RIP to the Ocholis

Davido shares picture of him with his Dad and late Mum

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  He shared this on instagram: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!! AND HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MOMMY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MISS U 

Abducted Students Of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary Have Been Rescued

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  The three female students kidnapped from the Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu, Lagos have regained their freedom.The students were kidnapped last Monday February 29th. The police rescued them last night and also arrested some suspects.Lagos state Commissioner of Police who confirmed the story said he would be addressing newsmen by 2pm.

EFCC is now a toothless bulldog - Obasanjo

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  Former President Obasanjo has attacked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, which was founded during his regime, calling it a toothless bulldog. Speaking during his 79th birthday celebration held at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State yesterday March 5th, Obasanjo said

Former APGA chairman, Victor Umeh, arrested by DSS

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  Immediate past chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, Victor Umeh, was today arrested by men of the Department of State Security DSS. According to Channels TV, Umeh was picked up in Enugu and then flown to Abuja for questioning. The reason behind his arrest is yet unknown.

James Ibori To Complete His Prison Term In Nigeria

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Nigerians serving jail terms in the United Kingdom will soon be transferred to Nigeria to complete their period, following an agreement signed between the Federal Government and the UK government. According to a top government source, former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, will be part of those that will be repatriated to complete their jail term in Nigeria. Ibori still has more than six months to stay in prison.

Olamide Now Into Water Delivery Business? See The YBNL Water Tankers Spotted In Lagos

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Anyway is  a way! I think Olamide Baddo has dived into the Water Delivery business.. Its a cool and money pumping machine biz in the Lekki Axis of Lagos State.

Stunning Peace Hyde wins African Broadcaster of the Year at NBMA

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  Brains and beauty is a brilliant combination! The stunning media personality and Forbes Africa correspondent was voted Africa Broadcaster of the Year over the weekend in the 6 th  edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards. By far the most hotly contested category was 'The African Broadcaster of the Year' female people’s choice category, which saw Ghana’s Peace Hyde emerge as the winner.  Voted as one of the top 50 most influential people in Ghana, Peace Hyde is the founder of a leading education and entrepreneurship brand, Aim Higher Africa for which she was recently awarded the 'Young CEO Global Leader' award. She has also been recently nominated for 'International Business Woman of the Year' and 'Business Woman of the year' categories in the prestigious Women 4 Africa award-taking place in May this year in London.

EXPOSED: Another SAN Bribed Justice Yunusa With N750,000 – EFCC

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  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday alleged that another Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr Joseph Nwobike, paid N750,000 into the account of Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Federal High Court. According to the EFCC, Dr Joseph Nwobike is the second senior lawyer discovered to have paid bribe to Justice Yunusa, the first being Rickey Tarfa who allegedly paid N225,000 to the Judge. The new allegation is contained in a counter-affidavit filed in opposition to a further and better affidavit filed by Rickey Tarfa (SAN).

Photos: Dept. Gov Of Lagos Pays A Visit To The School Where Three Female Students Were Kidnapped

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  Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Idiat Oluranti Adebule, today paid a visit to the Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School, Ikorodu, where three female students were kidnapped on Monday evening. She was accompanied by other top government functionaries and the heads of security agencies in the state. She was reportedly in the school to share in the pains of the parents, and to equally assure them that the government would leave no stone unturned until the three girls are rescued alive. See more photos

Robert Mugabe proposes "castration" for monsters who rape children

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  President Robert Mugabe has come up with a solution to the growing rate of rape and child abuse cases. He said that castration of rapists and child abusers is the best way to stem the vice. The Zimbabwean president reportedly made this known while speaking during his 92nd birthday celebrations at the Great Zimbabwe Monuments on Saturday, February 26.

David Mark Sworn In As Senator For The 6th Time (Photos)

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Senator David Mark has been sworn in as a Senate member by the senate president, Bukola Saraki on Wednesday March 2nd. The former senate president was declared winner of the Benue South Senatorial in a re-run election on February 20th. This makes it a record of 6th time he will be sworn in as a senator.  See more photo.......

Accident Along Kaduna-Abuja Road, 5 People Confirmed Dead (Photos)

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According to the source, he said that this accident happened some hours ago at Tiper garrage Kuje abuja FCT Abuja The truck failed brake and ran out of track and injured so many people killing one boy that hawks mineral at the road side….so sad. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.   See more photos after the cut..........                

Drug traffickers to be executed in Indonesia by being force fed their own drugs

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  A new law entailing drug pushers to be force fed with drugs when caught is set to be passed in Indonesia, as the National Narcotics Agency bid to tackle the country's drug problem. In Indonesia, the death penalty is already existent for Drug peddlers who are caught but the country's drug enforcement division are thinking of legalizing new stricter laws.