New Ooni, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II makes grand entry into Ife ahead of his installation (Photos)

The Ooni of Ife designate, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi, this afternoon made a grand entry into the ancient city of Ile Ife in Osun state ahead of his installation as the 51st Ooni of Ife. He takes over from Oba Okunade Sijuwade who died in July. Ogunwusi was received at the Ife Ibadan Tollgate. The Ooni-elect would, to­day, proceed to […]

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Senate concludes screening of ministerial nominees, confirmation slated for tomorrow

The Nigerian Senate has concluded the screening of ministerial nominees sent to it by President Muhammadu Buhari. Screening of nominees entered a second day this week today, with the Senate quizzing five of the persons in the list of 38 ministerial nominees. The ministerial nominees screened are Okechukwu Enelamah (Abia), Anwuka Anthony (Imo), Mohammed Musa […]

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44 Biafra activists remanded in prison custody by court

The Magistrate Court in Rivers State, South-South Nigeria, has ordered that the 44 Biafra supporters arrested in connection with a protest by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOD), in Port Harcourt recently be remanded again in prison. The presiding Magistrate, Mr Andrew Jaja, said the court lacked jurisdiction over the matter since they were charged […]

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Ex-Lagos Court Registrar accused of $330,000 scam knows fate December 21

Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has fixed December 21, 2015 for judgment in a $330,000 scam case involving a former registrar of a Lagos High Court, Mrs Rosulu Idowu Oluronke. Oluronke was charged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for conspiracy and obtaining money […]

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“Some Africans are lazy fools, only good at eating, lovemaking & stealing” –Donald Trump

Once again, US business magnate Donald Trump has expressed his deep disgust for Africans by referring to them as lazy fools only good at eating, lovemaking and thuggery. Speaking in Indianapolis, Trump who is also the republican Presidential torch bearer reiterated his promise to deport Africans especially those of Kenyan origin including their son Barrack […]

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Super Nigerian women attend Chief Adebutu Kessington’s 80th birthday ceremony (Photos)

You remember him? If you were already around then, you will know the guru of the Face-to-Face Pools of the 70s and 80s and that big blinking Bill Board on Western Avenue, Lagos. He is Chief Adebutu Kessington who has just marked his 80th birthday. You can see King Sunny Ade doing his thing there. […]

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Hollywood Actress, Halle Berry Files For Divorce From Her 3rd Husband, Olivier Martinez

According to TMZ, Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez are calling it quits and Halle has filed for divorce. They got married back in 2013 and have a two-year-old son, Maceo. The couple has been dodging rumors of marriage trouble for months — but it looks like the rumors may have been more accurate than they wanted […]

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Former US Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington & his wife pay a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Governor

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode flanked by former US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Walter Carrington and his wife, Dr. (Mrs.) Arese Carrington during their courtesy visit to the Governor in his office at the Lagos House, Ikeja. Another photo below LIB

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Supreme Court Throws Out Wike’s Suit Against Tribunal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by the Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, challenging the jurisdiction of the state governorship election tribunal to sit in Abuja. The Rivers and Akwa Ibom tribunals had relocated to Abuja, citing security fears. But the governor challenged the decision. He also challenged the failure of […]

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Of criminal Fulani herdsmen and uncultured Kwakwanso, By Yinka Odumakin

In a replay of the sordid episode of 2000 when Arewa leaders rudely stormed the office of then Oyo state governor, Alhaji Lam Adesina on behalf of nomadic cattle rearers, former Kano State governor and serving Senator, Rabiu Kwakwanso, came with verbal daggers to the same city at the weekend asking the age mates of […]

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55 Weeks of Giveaways! Win Fantastic Prizes Weekly: Phones, Flash Drives, Cameras, Selfie Sticks and More

Connect Nigeria wants to give Nigerians fantastic prizes such as TVs, cameras, branded tshirts, recharge cards, selfie sticks, flash drives, a brand new Infinix Hot 2, and more every week for 55 weeks! Yes, you read that right. It’s a giveaway fiesta! To participate, simply visit www.connectnigeria.com every Monday to see the task of the […]

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New Ooni of Ife selected by kingmakers to succeed Oba Sijuwade

The Ife kingmakers have completed selection process. A new Ooni of Ife has therefore emerged to succeed the legendary Oba Okunade Sijuwade, who died on July 28, 2015 in a London hospital. The new Ooni is Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house. He was declared the 51st Ooni of Ile-Ife via a […]

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See Cynthia Morgan As She Flaunts Her Boobs On Instagram (Photos)

Outspoken female dance-hall singer, Cynthia Morgan has gone on social media to flaunt her new look The controversial Cynthia Morgan stirred some trouble on Instagram by sharing these photos that puts her boobies on display. I’s no longer news that Cynthia Morgan loves to show off her assets. Informationng

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Obasanjo Had Auto-Crash But Hale And Hearty, Off To Cote d’Ivoire -Aide

The statement on Obasanjo’s auto crash read: “The Office of His Excellency, former President Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR wishes to clarify that, H.E. President Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR is hale, hearty and away in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, where he is observing the Presidential Elections holding in that country. “The office also wishes to confirm, that yesterday Saturday, […]

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Sepp Blatter declares open support for Uzor Kalu

As the FIFA Presidency election gathers steam,former FIFA president Sepp Joseph Blatter has openly declared his support for former Abia state Governor Dr Orji Uzor Kalu to occupy the exalted position of FIFA President. The support came even as Blatter faulted the candidature of former Secretary General Jerome Champagne and Prince Alli of Jordan. Speaking […]

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