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Breaking: Ex-Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye Sentenced to 14 Years Imprisonment

12Jun

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Breaking: Ex-Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye Sentenced to 14 Years Imprisonment

Mr Joshua Dariye, former governor of Plateau state has sentenced to a 14 year jail term by an Abuja high court. Mr Dariye who was a governor of Plateau state between 1999 and 2007 was charged to by the EFCC on July 13, 2007 on a 23 count charge for money laundering allegedly diverting the State’s 1.126 billion Naira ecological funds. He was today June 12, 2018 found guilty of criminal misappropriation for which he was sentenced to a 2 year jail term and for criminal breach of trust for which he was sentenced to 14 years. See Also: Nigeria: Nyame, Ex-Taraba Gov. Sentenced to 14 Years for N1.64bn Fraud Since the charges are running concurrently without the option of fine, he is expected to serve a 14 year jail term. This is second conviction against a former governor within a month....

Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Making Waves with Their Outfit

12Jun

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Africa, Fashion, Nigeria, Sports, World Cup

Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Making Waves with Their Outfit

It's an already known fact that the kit of the Nigerian Super Eagles took center stage. Following in this path, the Super Eagles traveled to Russia in a stylish traditional outfit that is already trending. The outfit which was designed by Nigerian designers David Bowler was to have been used at the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil but was replaced at the last minute. There is no doubt that the Nigerians have made a very good impression with their kit and outfits. It is now left for them to carry over this trend of excellence unto the pitch of play. Nigeria will play against Croatia in its first match on June 16th by 8pm Nigerian time.

Sports: Nigeria Beat Gambia 6:0 to Qualify for AWCON

12Jun

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Africa, Gambia, Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

Sports: Nigeria Beat Gambia 6:0 to Qualify for AWCON

The Nigerian Super Falcons beat the Queen Scorpions of Gambia by 6:0 yesterday in Lagos to qualify for the 11th African Women Cup of Nations. The Nigerians had earlier beaten the Gambians on their home turf 1:0. This brings the aggregate score to 7:0. Having won 9 out of the 10 previous AWCON championships, the Nigerians are set to win a 10th title. Teams that have also qualified for the finals include: Hosts Ghana, Algeria, Zambia, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Mali and South Africa.

Nigeria: Donald Duke to Run for Presidency

9Jun

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Nigeria: Donald Duke to Run for Presidency

Former Governor of Cross River state, Donald Duke has declared his intention to contest for Nigeria's number one office. There had always been speculations that he would run, speculations which have now been confirmed. He made his intention official in an interview with German Media Deutsche Welle Africa. Explaining his reason for running, he said "I see such obvious failings; I see a leadership that is steeped in the past and that’s really refused to evolve with a nation that’s predominantly a nation of young, aspiring people, and still doing the things the way they were done many many years ago and did not work. "I think our leadership in the country today is totally out of tune with the current realities of our nation. There’s a disconnect somewhere. So, when you have a leaders...

Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Did A Lot for the North – Sheikh Gumi

9Jun

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News, Nigeria, Religion

Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Did A Lot for the North – Sheikh Gumi

Radical Muslim cleric, Ahmad Gumi has openly confessed that ex-president Jonathan did a lot for the north. In a Ramadan tafsir sermon in which he thoroughly berated President Buhari for his non-performance and the increased killings in the country, he pointed out that former President Jonathan built nine universities and over 150 Almajiri schools in the north. He also noted that Jonathan was also more democratic, allowing free speech even when it was against him. Below is an excerpt of his message: "Why I blame Jonathan with blood in his hand because Boko Haram were putting bombs everywhere and government was not doing enough”, he said. "Anybody killed under your regime, you are responsible for that blood. If you have done your best, I can say yes, Allah can forgive you. But if yo...

Breaking News: GTB To Pay Innoson’s N14Billion Judgment Debt Into An Interest Yielding Account – Supreme Court

7Jun

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Breaking News: GTB To Pay Innoson’s N14Billion Judgment Debt Into An Interest Yielding Account – Supreme Court

Today, 7th of June 2018, The Supreme Court struck out GTBank’s motion for stay of execution of the Enugu Court of Appeal Division’s order that GTBank pays over N6 Billion into an interest yielding account at the Court of Appeal. Innoson’s legal team which was led by Prof McCarthy Mbadugha ESQ told the Supreme Court that the Judgment debt which arose from excess and unlawful charges which GTB took from Innoson’s account now stood at over N14billion. The Supreme Court decision follows GTBanks motion for stay of execution at the Supreme Court when the Court of Appeal Enugu Division ruled on 9th Dec, 2014 that the appellant (GTB) is hereby ordered to pay the sum of Five Billion, Nine Hundred and thirty Six Million, One Hundred and Twenty Six Thousand, Two Hundred and Nineteen Naira, One K...

My Mum Abused Me Physically, Verbally and Spiritually

7Jun

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Africa, Life, Lifestyle, Nigeria

My Mum Abused Me Physically, Verbally and Spiritually

African parents abuse their children all in the name of home training and discipline. I saw an article online and I totally agree with it. African parents abuse their children all in the name of home training and discipline. My mum abused me, yes she did. She did that both physically, verbally and spiritually. Its funny though but till now I am still traumatized. My dad was a little understanding, but he was out most times so I always had my mum to deal with. My mum would beat me for playing, she would beat me for coming second or third position in class, she would beat me for not wanting to eat swallow, she would beat me for coming back home with a dirty school uniform, my house was a living hell. My mum had a collection of "kpankere" she used to buy and keep in the house jus...

Breaking News: FG Moves Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12

6Jun

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Breaking News: FG Moves Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12

The Federal Government of Nigeria has changed the date democracy day is celebrated from May 29 to June 12. There has for some time been clamours from a section of the country for the declaration of June 12 a National public holiday. Currently, the South-west states mark June 12 as a public holiday, to mark the date the late M.K.O Abiola purportedly won the 1993 presidential elections which was annulled by then Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida. In a press release today, the Federal Government announced the adoption of June 12 as the new democracy day and the conferment of national awards on M.K.O Abiola (GCFR - post humously), Baba Gana Kingibe (GCON) and Gani Fawehinmi (GCON - post humously). Press Release

Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Lose 0:1 to Czech Republic

6Jun

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Nigeria, Sports, World Cup

Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Lose 0:1 to Czech Republic

In its final friendly before traveling to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Nigerian Super Eagles this afternoon lost 0:1 to Czech Republic. In a game that was largely uninspiring, the Super Eagles conceded the only goal of the match in the 25th minute of the first half and were not able to get any past the Czech goalkeeper till the end of the first half. Upon resumption, the game was halted at about the 60th minute as a result of the heavy rains and wind that hampered play. When the game resumed, the Super Eagles took full control of the game, but could not convert the possession to a goal. Nigeria will be facing Croatia in the first of their 2018 World Cup games on June 16.

Nigeria: Nine Killed and 45 Houses Destroyed In Fresh Benue Attacks

6Jun

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Nigeria: Nine Killed and 45 Houses Destroyed In Fresh Benue Attacks

No fewer than nine persons have been killed and 45 houses destroyed in fresh herdsmen attacks that took place in three different communities Tuesday night. According to the report on Daily Post, the attackers killed six persons in Tse Shan, two in Tse Nyamkyume in Saghev both in Guma LGA while one person was killed in Tse Ngo Jov Tombo Logo LGA. According to the report, the victims were mostly women and children who were unable to run when the attackers came. A number of persons are missing following the attack. Source Daily Post