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Sunday, 24 January 2016

London: 'Potentially Dangerous' Nigerian man on the lose

Benedict Onyemaechi was last seen at his house on Monday

Police are concerned for the welfare of Benedict Onyemaechi, who has gone missing from his home and is thought to be unmedicated.

Peter

Making the announcement online yesterday, Peter disclosed that after 5 years of lending support to a local football club in his Omole neighborhood, he has decided to take it a step further by creating his own soccer agency.

Ronke Oshodi Oke and hubby. Photo: Instagram.

Star actress, Ibironke Ojo-Anthony popularly known as Ronke Osodi oke and her husband, Gbolahan Anthony are celebrating 7 years in marriage today, January 24, 2016.

The woman died on the popular holiday island of Majorca

The woman could not be resuscitated after paramedics found her in cardiac arrest with bruising to her neck.

Kunle Afod, Funke Etti and Sola Kosoko are currently filming in Ibadan. Photo: Filed

The sperm whale died at 11pm on Friday

The young adult male was part of a pod that became disoriented after swimming into shallow waters looking for food.

As you are reading this Toyin Aimakhu’s estranged husband Adeniyi Johnson is still thanking God for averting death on him on the night of Friday, January 22.

President Buhari and Gov. Fayose

“I was 24 years old when Buhari was head of state of Nigeria. We were daily being beaten in Ibadan when we queued up for essential commodities. I remembered how he stopped import duties and did a lot of things damaging to the economy, the same way he is still doing it today. God raised Joseph at a given time. God raised Moses to warn Pharaoh of the consequences of his leadership, until he perished.

For residents, indigenes and guests of Anambra state, eastern Nigeria, Saturday, January 23, will go down as a day in history, when they were disappointed by their president.

Photos: Britain's opposition leader, Jeremy Corbyn's visit to Dunkirk; a migrants settlement in the U.K

Migrants posed for selfies with the politician as he made his way through the temporary camp, which is located close to the ferry port

Jeremy Corbyn today visited a temporary camp in Dunkirk to speak to thousands of migrants attempting to reach the UK.

Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour Nigeria

Some top officials of the civil service have been dismissed by the Federal Government for extorting money from 400 applicants and offering them employment illegally.

Archive: General Murtala Mohammed Coup of 1975 (video)

Murtala Coup of 1976
July 30, 1975: General Murtala Mohammed Overthrew Col. Yakubu Gowon in a bloodless coup while he was at an Organization of African Unity (OAU) summit in Kampala, Uganda Watch the event of the day here
Posted by Maiyegun's Diary on Friday, January 22, 2016

U.K: A woman who wrote a plea letter to David Cameron about hardships of the bedroom tax hangs herself days after

Protesters demonstrate against the bedroom tax in Trafalgar Square Getty/Matthew Lloyd

***A friend said: 'She never gave me any kind of inkling... she was my rock.'

A mother who wrote a plea to David Cameron about the hardships of the bedroom tax was found hanged in the same spot where her son took his own life, according to reports.

FILE: 9ice and Tony Payne on their traditional wedding day

Abolore Adegbola Adigun, popularly known as 9ice, has released a statement saying his former wife Toni Payne never cheated on him. This is coming six years after Toni Payne has went through the torment and accusations of infidelity.

Read statement below:

The music video for Adele's 'Hello' has become the fastest to reach a billion views on YouTube YouTube

Adele has accumulated plenty of feats over the years and is showing no signs of stopping: for instance, she can now say one of her music videos has become the fastest ever to notch up a billion views.

A 22-year-old UK-based Nigerian, Oluwadamilare Baiyewu, has been sentenced to 24 years imprisonment by a Woolwich Crown Court in the UK for raping a 17-year-old girl.

See Photos of SAMSUNG office Allen Avenue destroyed by fire today

SAMSUNG office Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos on fire

Metuh appeared back in court handcuffs to face fresh charges

Olisa Metuh, the spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not be getting off that easily as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fresh charges against him.

Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe

As the Senate begin consideration of the 2016 budget, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe has heavily criticized the fiscal proposal and asked President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw it in the interest of the nation.

100,000 sex offences were recorded in the last year

Sex crimes have reached the highest level since records began, figures from the Office for National Statistics show.

Smith says he has been a victim of abuse himself

The singer was shocked when his friend was allegedly racially abused in London and says he tweeted to highlight the ongoing issue.

Lai Mohammed, Minister of information

From Wole Balogun, Ado Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has challenged Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to make public, names of 15 former governors and 55 Nigerians who he claimed stole N1.34 trillion between 2006 and 2013.

President Buhari and Minister of Youth and Sports Mr Solomon Dalung in a group photo with 1985 Fifa U-16 Champions at Presidential Reception in Honor of Victorious Men and Women of Sports in Nigeria at the Statehouse Banquet Hall on 21st Jan 2016

Nigeria: Treasonable Charges: Nnamdi Kanu Appears In Court

Founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu during his appearance on treasonable charges at the Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday, January, 20, 2016. Photo: The Punch

Reports filtering in from Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital have it that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been charged with treason.

Doyin Okupe

Doyin Okupe, the former senior special assistant on public affairs to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to allegations that companies linked to him got contracts from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

Musing of a Blogger: 'I don't hate President Buhari' - by Badero Olusola

Badero Olusola

For the record;

I, Badero Olusola, is not against the government of President Buhari in whatsoever way you might be seeing it. I am 100% in support of his ruthless approach towards the corrupt individuals and groups in Nigeria; but I am against selective prosecution. That's one!

Oba Odulana

The monarch, who attained the age of 100 years in 2014, passed away Tuesday evening after he reportedly lost consciousness.

Chief Rotimi Paseda and Senator Buruji Kashamu

Chief Rotimi Paseda is a chieftain of UPN and was their flag bearer in the 2015 governorship election in Ogun state.

Metuh getting of the prison truck

Buruji

Senator Buruji Kashamu has told members of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop attacking President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Faleke

Dr Oluwayomi David Atte, Commissioner for Education and Sole Administrator of the State Water Corporation in the old Kwara State, has said all is now set for swearing in of Kogi governor elect, Yahaya Bello.

EFCC reveals how ex-NIMASA boss, Akpobolokemi spent N2.6bn he allegedly stole

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos how former Managing Director of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi, disbursed the N2.6bn allegedly stolen by him.

Marriage & Relationship: Before You Say Yes, watch This Video

So I've been thinking a lot today about relationships and going into marriage.

Son Derek says he is 'very proud' of his mother

The former pianist, who was a teenager during the First World War and witnessed the first shooting down of a Zeppelin, turns 113.

Britain's oldest person - born when the Wright Brothers invented the first successful aeroplane - says she plans to celebrate with a slice of cake and a cup of tea.

Chief Oladipupo Kuye (rtd)

Chief Oladipupo Kuye (rtd), the former Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been reported dead.

Whenever I am in middle of argument with some 'selective' APC apologists; it always baffles me that whenever the argument is getting intense, they always resort to "16 years misrule" to justify their directionlessness...

Okay... Let's do some calculation here...

Olisa Metuh told Adeyanju Deji many things about his ordeal in the hands of the EFCC.

Adeyanju Deji, the Peoples Democratic Party’s director of new media, has narrated how he visited Olisa Metuh, the PDP’s spokesperson, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week.

All Progressives Congress, APC has said that the financial recklessness exhibited by the previous government of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was responsible for the fall of Naira and dwindling economy.

President Buhari with UAE Minister of Environment and Water resources H.E. Dr Rashid Ahmed Mohammed Bin Fahad and President of the United Mexican States H.E. Enrique Pena Nieto as President Buhari participates at the Official Opening Ceremony of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at the ADNEC Centre on 18th Jan 2016President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abu Dhabi called for greater global cooperation against the devastating effects of climate change to avert disaster for the human race in the 21st century.

PHOTOS: The New Oluwo of Iwo receives staff of office; Ooni of Ile Ife, Governor Ajimobi were among the top Guests

New Oluwo, Oba Alayeluwa AbdulRasheed Adewale Akanbi receives staff of office from Governor Aregbesola

President Buhari landing in Abu Dhabi Airport today 17/01/2016

Nigeria: PDP Suffers Another Loss In The House Of Representatives

Nigerian House of Representatives

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered a huge loss at the federal House of Representatives as one of its members lost his seat.

Emeka Ugwuonye

A popular Nigerian lawyer and rights activist was detained over-night on Wednesday for allegedly addressing President Muhammadu Buhari in a disrespectful way.

Fayose and Buhari

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, Weekend, advised President Muhammadu Buhari on his order for 18 Military Generals to be probed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged involvement in the $2.1 billion arms deal.

Buhari

Sin number one: He doesn't know how to lie like typical Nigerian politicians. Too raw and brutal for some people.

Hon. Dimeji Bankole, Fmr. Speaker HoR

A former speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, has warned against the imposition of candidates by party leaders, blaming it for the party’s loss in the Ogun state governorship election in 2015.

Tsai Ing-wen, First female President of Taiwan

Taiwan voters made history Saturday, electing pro-independence party candidate Tsai Ing-wen as the first female president of the country in a landslide victory.

Republican front-runner Donald Trump was accused of racism after he said Muslims should be banned from entering the US [Chris Keane/Reuters]

After petition called for presidential hopeful to be rejected on account of hate speech, politicians will hold debate.

Image copyrightAPImage caption Jason Rezaian in Tehran, April 2013

Iran has released four Iranian Americans, one of them thought to be Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, as it anticipates the likely lifting of international sanctions imposed over its nuclear programme.

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