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Saturday, 3 October 2015

Eurotunnel services suspended after ‘massive invasion’ of migrants

The Eurotunnel train tracks (PIcture: EPA)

Eurotunnel has suspended its services after a ‘massive invasion’ of more than 100 migrants surged towards the French terminal.

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission, ICPC, on Friday declared a federal civil servant, Grace Nwauzor, wanted for defrauding job seekers of N50 million.

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has warned drivers using fog lights especially at nights that they would be prosecuted.

•Abuja house sealed off by EFCC

The desire of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to make huge recovery from alleged looted funds by senior officials in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan reportedly underlined the arrest, on Friday in London, of the immediate past Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke.

50 French Coys To Visit Nigeria, Meet With Buhari

President Buhari

A delegation of 50 heads of French companies are expected to visit Nigeria next week to explore business opportunities and establish bilateral links in the country, the French Embassy said on Friday.

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Operatives of Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have raided the Abuja home of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, few hours after she was arrested in London.

The long and short of it (Picture: Getty/ METRO/mylo)

Sorry kids, but apparently size really does matter.

Stop Frivolous Assertion On Secession – Gani Adams Lambast Governor Amosun

The National coordinator of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, has cautioned the Ogun state governor, senator Ibukunle Amosun from making frivolous allegation against ethnic militias in Nigeria.

Gani Adams, the national coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and convener of the Oodua Progressives Union (OPU)

Tears of pure joy (Picture: Youtube/ Dana GG)

Spoiler: The big man cries, and you probably will to.

Mollie having more fun than you (Picture: CATERS NEWS)

Prepare to lust over the life of Mollie Bylett.

She’s 21 and gets paid to travel for a living.

Oklahoma State Penitentiary death row inmate Richard Glossip (Picture: Reuters)

A death row inmate had eaten a feast of takeaway food in preparation for his imminent execution only to be told minutes before his lethal injection that his death would be stayed by 37 days.

The boy was reportedly kidnapped in the Prakasam area (Picture: Alamy)

A four-year-old Indian boy was reportedly kidnapped and beheaded as part of a ritual.

Chris Harper-Mercer shot dead at least ten (Picture: PA)

The US college gunman who killed at least ten people before being fatally shot in a stand-off with police was originally from the UK, it was reported.

Wike

All the four witnesses called by Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike have refused to read the documentary evidence presented to them before the Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Dr Dakuku Peterside, are challenging the legality of the election of Governor Wike before the tribunal.

FILE PHOTO: A victim of a twin bomb blast in Gombe receiving treatment at the hospital

AFP – A series of explosions rocked the city of Maiduguri in northeast Nigeria on Thursday, with casualties feared, witnesses and police said.

Former Nigeria's Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke

The immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was on Friday arrested in London, PREMIUM TIMES can exclusively and authoritatively report.

The former minister, who was one of the most powerful officials of the President Goodluck Jonathan administration, was arrested Friday morning by the UK National Crimes Agency, alongside four other people.

Public school in Rivers State

Four weeks after the resumption of the 2015/2016 academic calendar across the country, government-owned primary schools in Rivers State have remained shut.

‎The schools were locked up by security personnel who are protesting non-payment of several months salaries, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.

Facebook Announces Animated Profile Pics

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Facebook is about to look very different.

Nigeria: Ogun Lawmaker Accused Of Certificate Forgery, Perjury Abducts Petitioners

Members of the Remo Youth Association who accused an Ogun State lawmaker, Adeleye Adewale Adebiyi, of forgery and perjury relating to claims he made on his electoral form prior to the 2015 elections where abducted yesterday by the lawmaker and his thugs.

One of the petitioners being kidnapped on camera by a group led by Adebiyi Adeleye

Sylva

YENAGOA – Chief Timipre Sylva winner of the All Progressives Congress APC primary yesterday extended a hand of fellowship to Timi Alaibe to work with the party to deliver the governance in Bayelsa State.

Senator representing Central Taraba Bashir Marafa, removed by the tribunal in Jalingo ...yesterday

The Taraba State election petition tribunal sitting in Jalingo –the state capital yesterday sacked Senator Bashir Marafa who is representing Central Taraba district.

In recent days, you might have seen Facebook statuses imploring you to post legalish language that purports to shield your photographs and other information from copyright violations.

Buhari

NASS Approval For $200m Loan For Lagos

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate President Bukola Saraki requesting for the confirmation of appointment of Ahmed Kuru as the managing director of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) for a first term of five years.

Toyin Saraki

Wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Toyin Saraki yesterday represented the wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, at a meeting of Organisation of African First Ladies in New York.

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday said it would no longer accept the collection of driver’s licence by proxy.

While growing up, we were told never to sweep the house whenever a guest is around. We were also told that doing so was improper, as it signifies that the guest is not welcomed or had overstayed his or her welcome.

This guy’s dad is the most dedicated scam baiter we’ve ever seen

This dad used his trolling abilities for the greater good, and we are grateful.

A Craigslist user, who says he’s called, erm, Nicholas Cage, was contacted about a truck he was trying to sell on the site.

The ‘buyer’ said he accidentally sent two cheques instead of one (hey, it’s a common mistake to make) and asked Mr Cage to cash them and return the money to him.

Seems legit.

Cue one of the most dedicated scam baits we have ever seen.

Totally legit, the buyer tells Mr Cage that his assistant ‘accidentally’ sent two cheques.

Kerching (Picture: Thrillist)

So much monies.

If you’re looking for a cheap pad to rent in London, we’re afraid you’re out of luck (shocker)… if this rent map of the city is anything to go by, at least.

The Instagram picture that led to an onslaught of ‘verbal abuse’ for Lena Dunham months after she quit Twitter

Warning. Contains offensive language.

She’s one of the gutsiest young stars in the spotlight, but even Lena Dunham has her limits.

The couple in Washington in 2005. CreditKen Cedeno/Corbis

Lying prone on a rug adorned with the Great Seal of the United States, the woman who might someday be first lady is wearing high-heeled sandals and a crimson bikini.

Oh my God. (Picture: Mercury Press)

Okay, we think it’s time to panic.

A disgusting alien-thing was found in a couple’s carton of apple juice on the weekend.

Alaibe

Timi Alaibe, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday withdrew from the re-scheduled primary of the party to pick candidate for the December 5 guber polls in the state.

This is the saucy image (Picture: imgism.com)

Here’s why David Cameron won’t sue over #PigGate claims

Cameron’s denied #PigGate (Picture: David Hartley/REX Shutterstock)

Last week the internet pretty much went into meltdown mode after allegations were made about the PM and an intimate act with a decapitated pig.

BREAKING: Abducted ex-SGF, Olu Falae, freed

A former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, has been freed, four days after he was abducted by unknown gunmen.

Reports reaching DAILY POST from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital on Sallah reveals that, the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram attacked Monguno and Baga in the northern part of Borno state, killing many.

Senate President Saraki

Angry worshippers on Thursday attacked the President of the Senate, Dr. Olubukola Saraki , the Emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, and many political figures at the Eid Praying Ground in Ilorin in protest against the state of the economy of Kwara.

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva.

The All Progressives Congress has cancelled the Bayelsa State governorship primary election held on Tuesday.

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A man who was arrested for writing ‘F**k the f*****g cops’ on a police department’s Facebook page has won a £23,000 lawsuit after successfully arguing that the arrest compromised his right to free speech.

Jeremy Kyle splits from his model wife Carla just months after moaning on TV that he hadn't had sex for ages

Kyle married Carla Germaine in 2002 and they have three children together

Pair said to have separated amicably after 13 years of marriage

They met when model Carla took part in a competition at radio station where Kyle worked

She supported him through testicular cancer scare in 2012

Controversial presenter Jeremy Kyle (left) has split from his model wife, Carla Germaine (right)

Nigeria: OGD, GEJ Pays condolence visits to Awolowo Family- Photos

Fmr. President Jonathan, his wife, Fmr. Ogun State Gov. Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Yinka Odumakin and others at Awolowo's family home in Ikenne on a condolence visit after the death of Mama HID Awolowo!

Over 1,000 pilgrims have been confirmed dead in the Mecca Stampede today.- Photos

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31 Things Kim Kardashian Did In 2007 That She’d Never Do Now

It was a time for rollerbooting, eating cake in the club, and getting down with Lindsay Lohan.

1. 2007 was the year Kim Kardashian became a fully fledged ~celebrity~. It was a simpler time.

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OPINION: THE DECISION THAT LED NIGERIA TO A STATE OF UNCERTAINTY AND HOPES OF SUN AT NIGHT. - By Emiola Wale

Emiola Wale

Nigeria is on a journey of total overhauling of an old system of governance, taking cue from the events that have encapsulated the polity in the few months that we have been governed by the new government; which posed to offer Nigerians a change from in governance by the last political party that took control of the affairs of our country since the return of a stable democratic form of government. It however remain a question in the mind of many students of thought who are willing to see their country compete with other countries around the globe.

FALAE’S ABDUCTION: You’re a joker, M.I Abaga tells Fani-Kayode

*Fani-Kayode

Chocolate City rapper, Jude Abaga popularly called (M.I), yesterday, took a swipe at erstwhile Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, over his statement that should anything happen to the abducted former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), and Afenifere chieftain, Chief Olu Falae, the Federal Government will be held responsible and there will be consequences.

When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.

This is the time-tested piece of advice I would have passed on to the beleaguered Senate President Bukola Saraki if he was not too far gone in his self- absorption, his overweening sense of entitlement, his predilection for cutting corners, and his Raskolnikov Complex, the delusion named for the central character in Dostoyevsky great novel, Crime and Punishment, that the rules do not apply to him.

Cantona won the league four times with Ferguson at United and the league and FA Cup double twice

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson demanded that his salary was doubled in the aftermath of Wayne Rooney's big pay increase in 2010.

Rooney was set to leave United before signing a deal worth £250,000 a week.

Senate president, Saraki has moved to avoid getting impeached (pm news)

Nigeria: 8 Things to Know About Justice Danladi Umar, The Judge In Charge of Saraki's Fraud Case

Nigeria - Justice Danladi Yakubu Umar is the Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). He's in charge of the false asset declaration case of Senate President Bukola Saraki.

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The superyacht is 300ft (90m) high and has eight decks and an underwater observation room.

Its keel incorporates one of the largest single pieces of curved glass ever made, and the whole 1.8-tonne vessel is controlled from a touch-screen black glass panel in the bridge.

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