Nigerian Embassy UK Will Be On Fire If Buhari Fails To Shut It Down In 48hrs – Prof. Alexia Thomas

Prof. Alexia Thomas

Biafra: Nigeria remains one nation, says Buhari

NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, NIGERIAN LEGION, RETIRED COL. MICAH GAYYA (L) DECORATING PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI WITH THE EMBLEM FOR 2016 ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY

CELEBRATION, AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON MONDAY

DISTURBED by what increasing protests and agitation for a Biafra Republic portend, leaders of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and some affiliate groups have resolved to embark on wide consultations with all stakeholders to take a common position on the issue.

Nigeria: I’ll be alive to actualize Biafra —Uwazuruike

Uwazurike

Leader of the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, yesterday, charged members of the movement to remain steadfast and focused in the revolutionary struggle, saying that the non-violent method adopted by MASSOB had become a source of worry to the so-called northern socio-cultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, and the Nigerian military.

Governors to Buhari: We must diversify economy

By Henry Umoru

CROSS SECTION GOVERNORS AT THE INAUGURATION OF INAUGURATION OF NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA ABUJA ON MONDAY

AGAINST the backdrop of the present dwindling international price of oil, the 36 state governors, yesterday, told President Muhammadu Buhari that if Nigeria must be one of the top economies of the world, there was the urgent need for the diversification of the economy.

Nigeria: Pro-Biafra group protests in Umuahia, Nnamdi Kanu’s home-town

Army vows to resist Pro-Biafra insurrection in S/South, S/East
Monarchs from Nnamdi Kanu’s clan call for his release


Director of pirate radio, Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu

Pro-Biafra protesters yesterday, carried their release- Nnamdi-Kanu protest to Umuahia, the Abia State capital and the home-town of Nnamdi Kanu, marching through the major streets of the city, but under the watch of security agencies.

My husband says he isn’t the father of our fourth child

A 35-year-old housewife, Azeez Yemisi, on Tuesday urged an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve her 15-year-old marriage to her husband, Kehinde, for alleged desertion, lack of care for her and the children. Yemisi, a resident of No. 10, Odo-Ado, Ado-Ekiti, told the court that whenever had no money, it was their neighbour that always assisted to transport her children to school.

Nigerians will soon commend Jonathan for his sincerity of purpose in govt– Dokpesi

Dokpesi

Chairman of Daar Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, has debunked recent media reports that he apologised for the alleged 16 years misrule of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, as well as saying that the PDP made mistakes by fielding former President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate in the March 28 presidential election.

Fraud Investigation: No amount of blackmail will stop N25bn TSA probe – Saraki

Senator Saraki

The President of the Senate, Sen. Bukola Saraki, has said that no amount of intimidation will stop the assembly from investigating the alleged N25 billion Treasury Single Account (TSA) fraud. Saraki was reacting to a motion moved by Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West) on Tuesday over a newspaper article allegedly blackmailing the Senate for pointing out the alleged fraud.

Kogi Election: Police uncover plan to dress thugs in police uniform

Nigerian police

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, said police were aware of plans by some politicians in Kogi to clothe thugs in police uniform during the governorship election in Kogi on Saturday. Arase, who made the disclosure on Tuesday in Lokoja, at a stakeholders’ forum, said that the intention of the perpetrators was to disrupt the election and cause mayhem.
He described the action of those behind the act as “wrong and wasteful investment “.

TSA: Fayose’s aide fires back, says Lai Mohammed speaking like a ‘tout’

Minister of Information & Culture, Lai Mohammed

The Special Assistant to the Ekiti State Governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka has described the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed as unfit to speak for any decent government, saying, “he speaks like a tout.”

[Photos] Buhari flag off Dry season rice and wheat farming anchored by CBN Borrowers' Programme in Birnin Kebbi state

President Muhammadu Buhari accompanied by the Kebbi State Governor, Senator Atiku Bagudu, CBN Governor Mr Godwin Emefiele and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh at the flag of Dry season rice and wheat farming anchored by CBN Borrowers' Programme in Birnin Kebbi state. NOV 17 2015

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Simon Cowell splashes out £2000 on one bath

Couldn’t he just have had a swimming pool wash like the rest of us?

Say what you like about Simon Cowell (we have - often) he is a very clean man.

The X Factor mogul has reportedly spent £2000 just to have a bath.

That’s right - one bath.

Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Denise Richards knew about his HIV status

Charlie is thought to talk about the topic on a revealing interview on The Today Show

The identity of the mystery Hollywood celebrity who was reportedly diagnosed HIV positive has been widely debated ever since RadarOnlinebroke the news on 2 November. New reports now suggest the actor in question is Anger Management star Charlie Sheen.

Nick Grimshaw: ‘Simon Cowell gave us a pep talk with Rita Ora dressed as a banana’

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Grimmy says Simon’s getting serious about The X Factor

heat loves The X Factor. But not everyone agrees, because the show’s been under fire for its slipping ratings (it’s trailing three million viewers behind Strictly), and there are rumours that Simon Cowell and Nick Grimshaw aren’t getting along. So we thought we’d go straight to the horse’s mouth – that would be Grimmy – and ask him.

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2: Why it's time to get SUPER-excited

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 is almost upon us, although we still have to wait a little while before Jennifer Lawrence charges into cinemas.

I’m A Celeb 2015: Vicky Pattison IS looking for love in the jungle

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And reveals what she’s expecting to find in her knickers

OooOOOooh! Vicky Pattison, our Judge Geordie queen, has revealed what we only dared hope was true.

X-Factor | Reggie & Bollie: ‘We’re as famous as N-Dubz in Ghana'

The X Factor’s Reggie & Bollie gave up fame and fortune once – now they want it back

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If you’ve watched a performance by The X Factor’s Reggie and Bollie without smiling, we’re worried about you. Bursting onto our screens as Menn On Point (they changed their name for legal reasons), singing their own track Turn It Up, we fell in love with their chart-worthy music, infectious smiles and crazy dancing (their signature move – which they’ve taught mentor Cheryl F-V – is an African dance called Azonto, they tell us).

Charlie Sheen reveals he’s HIV positive

The star’s made the announcement to stop black mail efforts

"It's a hard three letters to absorb. It's a turning point in one's life," the actor said.

Lamar Odom's Recovery: He can walk and feed himself now - Khloe Kardashian

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Khloe Kardashian says Lamar Odom has to relearn how to walk and feed himself

She told Ryan Seacrest on heat Radio just how her not-quite-ex-husband is doing after his collapse

Boko Haram December Deadline: Nigerian Army Foils Attack, Kills Terrorists

The Nigerian army has foiled a coordinated Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.