Charly Boy, others talk tough over Maina, Lawal, Oke, warn Buhari

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OurMumuDonDo movement has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure former Secretary to the Government of the Federation; Babachir Lawal and former Director General of the National Intelligence Agency; Ayodele Oke are prosecuted. This is contained in a joint statement on Tuesday issued by co-conveners – Charles Oputa, Deji Adeyanju, Ariyo Dare Atoye, Bako Abdul Usman and Moses Paul. “President Buhari must not mitigate the crimes of Babachir Lawal and Ayodele Oke against the Nigerian people and the Nigerian state by merely sacking them. Both men must be made to…

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Anthony Joshua stops Takam in Round 10

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Britain’s Anthony Joshua retained his IBF and WBA world heavyweight titles when he stopped bloodied challenger Carlos Takam in the 10th round in Cardiff on Saturday. Unbeaten champion Joshua, who has Nigerian parents,  opened up a dreadful cut above 36-year Takam’s right eye in the fourth round and although the durable France-based Cameroonian battled on, the fight was halted after a series of heavy blows. It was far from a straightforward night for Joshua in the Principality Stadium, however, as the 28-year-old appeared to suffer a broken nose in the…

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How Ariaria became biggest market in Abia

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The story of Araiaria International Market, Aba, is like the story of the proverbial little bird that couldn’t fly and was left to die but grew wings and began to soar like an eagle. In 1894, precisely, before the advent of the colonial masters in Aba, in present day Abia State, there was a rich man whose name was Aba. He lived in a small community and had eight sons: Oha, Abukwu, Obuda, Umuogboji, Eziukwu, Eziama, among others. When Aba’s sons grew up, they settled in different locations, setting up…

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Why I’m like Patience Ozokwor – Terry G

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Nigerian musician, Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly called Terry G, has admitted that his past lifestyle hunts him. He also likened himself to Nollywood veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor, who plays role of a wicked person in movies but different in the real world. The singer said he should not be judged by things he says or does in his music. Terry G recalled that his past life of smoking in public, fighting and doing other attention-grabbing things were mistakes that made him controversial. “I do not like controversies. I was only…

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General Obasanjo accuses religious leaders of celebrating criminals

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Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday accused some religious leaders of anointing criminals who acquired wealth illegally to the detriment of the masses. He said Nigerians cannot continue to celebrate criminals who enrich themselves from the commonwealth, and think that corruption will disappear automatically. Obasanjo, who spoke at the 2017 Foundation Day Public Lecture, entitled: “Corruption and the Challenges of the African Child,” to mark the 14th anniversary of Dorcas Oke Hope Alive Initiative  (DOHAL), in Ibadan, said those who loot the public purse must be seen and treated as…

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Range Rover Velar Available January in Nigeria

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The Range Rover Velar, a sleek piece of machinery, is now available in sub-Saharan Africa market, and it is expected in Nigeria in January. Regardless, enthusiasts who desire a share of the few units available in the market can get theirs by December. The Velar is something to hope for because it brings with it an unmatched brilliance in its segment, combined with the ruggedness that comes with its Range Rover bloodline. As it is, enthusiasts and prospective buyers even have enough time to personalise their vehicles, as the Velar…

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All Nigerian celebrities are broke – Prof Nwelue

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Prof. Onyeka Nwelue has declared that all Nigerian celebrities are broke. The film director and author while advising Nigerians to be real, added that Mavin boss, Don Jazzy is broke and a tenant. According to him, celebrities don’t have the money they claim they have, adding that they are all struggling and live a fake life just for social media. On his Instagram page @onyekanwelue, he wrote: Dear Young Nigerians, “Garb yourself with some self-esteem, self-confidence and self-pride. We are all poor. Us and the celebrities. All the celebrities in…

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Buhari is the father of corruption – APC chieftain, Mark Wosi

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress Chieftain in Adamawa State, Mark Wosi has described President Muhammadu Buhari as the father of corruption. Wosi was reacting to Buhari’s failure to sack top officials like the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal; Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf, and the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke. Reports from committees set up to look into the involvement of the mentioned government officials in the corruption cases have been submitted to…

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Crude oil above $60 first time since 2015

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Brent crude closed at a 27-month high yesterday over comments from Saudi Arabia that signaled the likely extension of a supply cut deal by OPEC and non OPEC members as data released by the World Bank projected growth in oil prices by 2018. Brent futures LCOc1 gained 86 cents or 1.64 percent to settle at $60.01 a barrel, its highest close since July 2015. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1, meanwhile, rose 46 cents or 2.05 percent to settle at a more than six-month high of $53.54, its highest close…

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Corruption, tribalism, religion hamper development – Osinbajo

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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday declared his stand on raging issues, including corruption, tribalism and religion which he said were the key problems hampering Nigeria’s development. Osinbajo also talked on restructuring of Nigeria and agreed that “states should have more opportunities to develop themselves’’. Osinbajo spoke at a crowded Lagos conference, tagged: “Towards a Better Nigeria,’’ organised by leading Nigerian pastors. He, however, did not elaborate on his statement on restructuring but recalled that the ruling APC party had two years ago talked about standing for devolution of powers. “The…

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