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Saturday, 20 February 2016

#BenueSouthReRun: Benue Dep Governor’s Boy Mobbed for Ballot Box Snatching

Agbo Icha Emmanuel (suspect)

An aide to the Benue State deputy Governor has been apprehended in Idabi, Otukpo LGA of Benue State after a failed attempt to snatch a ballot box and electoral materials, according to eyewitness reports who spoke to SIGNAL on Saturday.

Governor Tanko Al-Makura

Organized Labour in Nasarawa state has stated that the State governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has sacked over 10,000 workers since coming into office as governor, adding that only an irresponsible Government would sacked over 10,000 workers.

Veteran leader declared winner with 60 percent of votes in election marred by violence and allegations of ballot fraud.

PDP supporter Elaiguu Inalegwu attacked by thugs in company of Benue Deputy Governor Abounu. #BenueSouthRerun

Early unofficial results have favoured the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and the immediate past Senate president, David Mark against his main rival, David Onjeh, of the All Progressives Congress, at the ongoing Benue South Senatorial district re-run election.

Kevin Boyd was attacked by a rottweiler (Picture: SWNS)

A delivery driver has won compensation after he was bitten by a rottweiler called Buster on the testicles.

Louis and Freddie

Louis Tomlinson became a father for the first time less than a month ago but it looks like he’s found his feet already, sharing THE cutest snap of him and his young son, Freddie Reign.

David Cameron and Donald Tusk shaking on it (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

So David Cameron has finally reached a deal on the EU, and is holding a referendum on June 23.

Hoorah! (Although the date is clashing with Glastonbury…)

MPs last night demanded a formal investigation into Cherie Blair

MPs last night demanded a formal investigation into Cherie Blair over allegedly corrupt payments from the repressive Maldives government.

From left, Ronald and Ann Ross and Derrick and Lynda Tomlinson on their wedding day on February 15th, 1975

Lynda Tomlinson and Ann Ross, 61, even met their respective spouses on the same day when the pair approached them on the dancefloor of their favourite club.

Sex is one of life's greatest pleasures, a vital part of a romantic relationship and key to the survival of the human race. But, the benefits go much further. Experts reveal how sex is good for your health

It is one of life's greatest pleasures and vital for the survival of the human race.

This is the moment Chris Spivey, right, follows his son Marcus, left into his bedroom brandishing a belt

A father has been reported to the authorities by Supernanny Jo Frost after a film crew for her TV show caught him 'disciplining' his son with a belt.

A father stands with his daughter who is wrapped in a thermal blanket at a port on the Greek island of Lesbos after crossing from Turkey

Greece authorities said 6,000 ‘refugees’ in three days had arrived on Lesbos seeking asylum, despite the bad weather. Shivering in the bitter wind, their lips blue with cold, they were pictured arriving on the shore after being rescued from the sea.

Hold your horses: Kanye restrained one of the photographers and tried to calm him

From slamming Taylor Swift, to begging the Facebook CEO for money and projecting delusions of grandeur, it's been the week that Kanye West has consistently stunned fans with bizarre outbursts.

Not true: Substantia explained that their are people who believe 'fat people are unworthy of love'

A photographer is changing the perceptions of beauty-standards in love with a powerful series of nude images depicting couples of varying sizes, persuasions and colors.

President Buhari arrives Sharm El-Sheikh Egypt for Africa Business Forum on 19th Feb 2016

Until we stop seeing ourselves as Northerners or Southerners; APC or PDP; Christians or Muslims, Igbos, Hausas or Yorubas; and start seeing ourselves as NIGERIANS, our situation will remain the same - catch 22.

NIGERIA: We Are Disorganised - Buhari Admits

President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally admitted that Nigeria is in a state of disorganization and pressure as a result of falsely relying on mono-economic product.

Buhari on his way out again

The Presidency has confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari, would be embarking on a trip to Egypt, to participate in the 2016 Africa Business Forum.

Jessica McGraa was found dead in an Aberdeen flat on Friday

Sex worker found dead in Aberdeen flat left young son at home as she went on two-day trip as £220-an-hour vice girl

Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Pro Chancellor University of Nigeria

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has emerged as the youngest chancellor in Nigeria with the appointment of the monarch as the chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka by President Mohammadu Buhari.

Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Customs and Border Protection officers seized $4.65 million in counterfeit "Hell money" in Detroit.

#UGANDADECIDES: Opposition candidate Besigye allegedly 'arrested' on election day

There are unconfirmed reports that Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Kizza Besigye has been arrested in the capital, Kampala.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige on Thursday collapsed while defending the budget of his ministry before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Labour.

When Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari finally swore in his cabinet in November, nearly six months after taking office, he hoped to shake off his nickname "Baba Go Slow".

The vehicle driven by late Mukaila Inakakana, after it fell off a bridge due to the alleged dangerous driving of the Ebonyi State governor’s convoy along Kubwa expressway in Abuja Tuesday. Inset is the remains of the motorist being prayed for at the National Mosque in Abuja yesterday.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

Tolu Ogunlesi

President Muhammadu Buhari today appointed Mr. Tolu Ogunlesi as his Special Assistant on Digital/New Media.

"Tourist Selfies Kill Baby Dolphin"

Beachgoers gather around a small dolphin after it is scooped out of the sea off the coast of Argentina.

Last year Toyota had to recall millions of cars due to faulty airbags

A seatbelt problem sparks a huge global recall, with around 625,000 vehicles in Europe affected.

Turkish forensic experts inspect the explosion scene in Ankara

Turkey says a Syrian who registered as a refugee carried out the Ankara blast, as a military convoy is hit killing six people.

NIGERIA: 'PDP will replace Buhari in 2019' - Ali Modu Sheriff vows

Ali Modu Sheriff

Newly-appointed national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, on Wednesday vowed to lead the party to regain control of the federal government in 2019.

Mike Odachi

According to the former Actors Guild president, Segun Arinze, Mike Odiachi died at the General Hospital, Ikorodu on Monday, February 15, 2016.

EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Woman reveals dark secrets of the Clintons; says sex with Bill was largely forgettable; Hillary is into other women

Sally Miller tells Daily Mail Online she met Clinton at parties and political functions in 1974 when she was a senate aide at the Arkansas State Capitol and he was preparing for his run for the House of Representatives. But their affair began when he was Governor of Arkansas

Femi Aribisala

When the incredible issue of a missing/counterfeited 2016 budget arose some weeks ago, I was expecting to hear from the APC that Goodluck Jonathan was to blame. Surprisingly, that did not happen. Instead, blame was traded between the Presidency and the National Assembly, seemingly forgetting that both organs of government are now controlled by the same APC.

President Sirleaf and President Buhari at the state house Abuja feb. 16, 2016

Ooni Adeyeye, Vice President Osinbajo and President Buhari inside the Villa

Former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan

Former First Lady might be soon invited by the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for interrogation – She will have to explain her role in the sourcing and disbursement of huge funds spent by the presidency during the last two weeks before the general elections – The anti-graft agency is also investigating the source of the funds

Buhari on one of his recent trips outside the country

A slight modification has been made to President Buhari’s itinerary for forthcoming trips which will see him visit three countries. According to the altered plan, the president will now spend just one night in Cairo, Egypt when the three-nation tour starts on February 20, 2016. Emerging reports suggest that there is a modification in President Muhammadu Buhari’s itinerary for his forthcoming visits to three different countries.

NIGERIA: Assistant Commissioner of Police drown celebrating St. Valentine in Lagos

Late Ekpo

An Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area K Command, Lagos, ACP Osung Ekpo, has died in a swimming pool as he was celebrating the St. Valentine’s Day with some of his friends.

Kim K and Kanye

It wouldn’t be a true week of Kanye West promotions without some head-scratching moments, including a Bill Cosby endorsement and another Taylor Swift feud.

By Badero Olusola

There is something unique about the Nigerian youths that the government is not looking into - our activeness!

Image copyrightPhotograph provided by Bill and Jadwiga SmithImage captionMs Tymieniecka and Pope John Paul II in the Vatican

Pope John Paul II was one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century, revered by millions and made a saint in record time, just nine years after he died. The BBC has seen letters he wrote to a married woman, the Polish-born philosopher Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, that shed new light on his emotional life.

Liam Turner suffered irreversible brain damage and died in hospital

Lyndsay Turner was behind the wheel for the first time when she accidentally ran over her son, an inquest has heard.

President Muhammadu Buhari chats with the Wife of Late Head of State, Mrs. Ajoke Muhammed, at the Murtala Muhammed 40th Memorial Lecture held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.

Gov. Udom

The Supreme Court has explained why it set aside the judgment of the Akwa Ibom State governorship election tribunal and that of the appellate court in a petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate Mr Umana Umana in the Akwa Ibom State governorship election.

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected madman with 22 Automatic Teller Machine, ATM, cards, two mobile phones and power bank in Victoria Island.

Lai Mohammed, the minister of information and culture announced the sack of all the DGs

– FG directed the disengaged chief executives to hand over to the most senior officials in their various establishments

– The affected director-generals of NTA, Sola Omole; FRCN, Ladan Salihu; VON, Sam Worlu; NOA, Mike Omeri; NBC, Emeka Mba; and the Managing Director of NAN, Ima Niboro

NIGERIA: Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa sworn in for second term; Governors Fayose, Ikpeazu, Okowa, Wike, others honoured their colleague [SEE PHOTOS]

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa sworn in for second term

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