Day: November 5, 2017

MultiChoice makes top 50 brands list in Nigeria

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Leading video entertainment company, MultiChoice Nigeria, has been listed among the top 50 brands in the 2017 edition of the Top 50 Brands Nigeria Awards. According to a report unveiled during the awards in Lagos, the listed firms are among the most resilient in the country and achieved growth during the 2016 economic recession.  MultiChoice placed first in Nigeria’s pay-TV industry. “They were those who defied the odds, with many of them declaring good profits. Cutting across various sectors, they are the engine that power and drive our economy; they are…

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Super detective Abba Kyari arrests Facebook clone

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Super Police detective and Assistant Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, has arrested his Facebook clone in Asaba, Delta state. The Police Officer shared on Friday  photos of the arrested suspect, with a message to his Facebook friends; “Hi Friends! Glory be to GOD Almighty. You remember Last week I alerted you friends about Someone who had opened a Facebook Page with my Picture and name to Defraud Innocent Nigerians. After Serious Follow up, We arrested the Notorious Fraudster 3am today in Asaba Delta State. The Suspect/Culprit is Henry Ushie. A…

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Boko Haram: Troops kill many terrorists, rescue 6-year-old in Borno

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Troops of 152 Battalion, 21 Brigade Nigerian Army, on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in furtherance of blockade and clearance operations DEEP PUNCH 2 and their resolve to eliminate the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists hibernating in some areas, ambushed a group of unsuspecting Boko Haram terrorists on Friday, along Banki-Bula Yobe road in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. A statement from Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, Director Army Public Relations on Saturday said, the troops sprung the ambush on the terrorists and neutralised one of them and recovered 4…

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Red Cross admits $6m fraud during Ebola crisis

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The Red Cross has uncovered several cases of fraud by officials during efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak that struck West Africa in 2014-2016, estimating losses of $6-million (5.2 million euros). In a statement, the Geneva-based International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said it was “outraged”, and said it would “ensure any staff involved are held to account.” The Ebola virus killed more than 11,300 people and infected an estimated 29,000, mainly in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. The IFRC said the operations set up to contain…

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Billionaire Al-Waleed bin Talal, 10 princes arrested in Saudi crackdown

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Saudi Arabia in a sweeping crackdown arrested 11 princes, including a prominent billionaire, Al-Waleed bin Talal and dozens of current and former ministers. Separately, the head of the Saudi National Guard, once a leading contender to the throne, as well as the navy chief and the economy minister were replaced in a series of high-profile sackings that sent shock waves in the kingdom. The crackdown was reported immediately after a new anti-corruption commission, headed by powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was established by royal decree late Saturday. Saudi-owned Al…

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David Moyes interested in return to Everton

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David Moyes says he would accept the vacant managerial job at Everton if offered the role, and believes he has become a “better all-round manager” since his last spell in charge of the Toffees. Everton have been without a permanent manager since sacking Ronald Koeman last month and caretaker-manager David Unsworth is yet to pick up a victory since taking over from the Dutchman. The Toffees are currently second bottom of the Premier League ahead of Watford’s trip to Goodison Park on Sunday. Moyes enjoyed 11 successful years in charge…

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Trump lands in Japan to kick off Asian tour

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US President Donald Trump touched down in Japan Sunday, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea. Air Force One landed under clear blue skies and Trump stepped out with his wife Melania in bright sunshine to greet the crowds. Speaking to reporters on the plane, he announced he would likely be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin during the tour, as the international community seeks a solution to the North Korean missile crisis. “I think it’s expected…

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Appointments: South West most favoured by Buhari

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South West Nigeria took the lion share of the appointments made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari since he took office on 29 May 2015. According to a list of 157 appointments provided by the Presidency on Saturday, South West Nigerians took 38, followed by the North West, Buhari’s region, which took 30. North East and South East took 23 slots each, while North Central took 21 and South South 22. The figures and names were provided in response to allegations that President Buhari had favoured the Northern part of…

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Kenny Jones Designs honours Ebenezer Obey, others

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NIGERIA’S modest fashion designer, Kenny Jones Designs has honoured Juju music legend, Ebenezer Obey with brand award. Others awardees include Bishop David Oyedepo; Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Dr. Samuel Adejare; Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola  (Yayi); Pastor J. T. Kalejaiye and  Reverend Sola Rotimi, who flew-in from his base in United States. The award ceremony, which coincided with the 25th year’s anniversary of the company, was graced by crème de la crème in fashion and entertainment industry. At the event, the Chief Executive officer, Kenny Jones Designs, Kehinde Olayiwola,…

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Buhari orders Ekwueme’s treatment abroad

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate medical treatment of former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, outside the country. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the President’s approval followed a brief he received on Friday over the medical condition of the former Vice-President. Shehu said the approval covered the immediate charter of an Air Ambulance for the emergency movement and the cost of treatment. “President Buhari prays that God will grant the elder statesman speedy recovery,” the statement…

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