Arákùnrin, Ọ̀ṣẹ́ùnbẹ̀lẹ̀ and Marijuana in the Forest of Sọgbódòwò, By Simbo Olorunfemi

Again, marijuana has made its way to the front burner of public discourse, courtesy of the Ondo State governor, Arákùnrin Rotimi Akeredolu. He made a case for the cultivation of medical marijuana “in controlled plantations under the full supervision of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency” to take advantage of a market projected to be […]

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New breast cancer medicine found to boost survival rates by 30 per cent

A new form of medicine drastically improves survival rates of young women with the most common form of breast cancer, researchers said on Saturday, citing the results of an international clinical trial. The findings, presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago, showed that the addition of a drug […]

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Reasons why Nigeria’s SEC allegedly ordered Oando’s Wale Tinubu to resign

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has reportedly ordered Oando Plc‘s Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Wale Tinubu to resign from his position over serious infractions including alleged false disclosures, market abuses, amongst others. SEC’s hammer: In a statement obtained by Nairametrics, the regulator disclosed that it has also barred Tinubu alongside his deputy, Omamofe Boyo from being directors of […]

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Meet the 2 blood sisters said to be married to Oba of Benin (Photos)

These are the beautiful blood sisters in a polygamous marriage with the Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, according to Naijaloaded. Naijaloaded, quoting sources, reports that Oba of Benin is married to the 2 sisters, same mother and father. NaijaLoaded. Photo: QueenEwuare, NaijaLoaded

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Why Buhari signs executive order withdrawing gun licence from Nigerians – Ozekhome

Human rights activist and lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN, has revealed real reason behind President Muhammadu Buhari’s executive order on withdrawal of licenced guns of Nigerians. The senior lawyer stated that the President’s order was aimed at curtailing the self-determination aspiration of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Niger Delta militants. In a statement […]

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Twitter user alleges that popular Abuja pastor asked her for sex, wanted her to introduce him to girls

A female Twitter user has accused a popular Abuja pastor of propositioning her for sex and asking her to introduce him to girls. @ThirdEyeWitch called out Bishop Emmanuel Esezobor of Firehouse Church in Abuja while reacting to the conversations about a popular COZA pastor abusing his female members. @ThirdEyeWitch said that in 2014, she met […]

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The Great Lessons Life Has Taught Me At 59 (II), By Dele Momodu

Fellow Nigerians, last week, I wrote copiously about the importance of education in my life, and how it turned things around for me. This week, I will write about the importance of goodwill in a man’s life. You can go to the best schools, bag all the top and esoteric degrees available, but if your […]

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After inauguration adorable Photos of VP Yemi Osinbajo and his family

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and his immediate family looked elegant and classy in photos recently shared by members of Nigeria’s second family. The photos were taken on May 29 when Osinbajo became the Vice President of Nigeria for a second term after the Inauguration ceremony. The VP was flanked by his wife Dolapo […]

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About 24hours after swearing-in, governor takes predecessor’s daughter as 3rd wife

One of the twenty nine Nigerian governors who took oaths of office on May 29 has blessed himself with a new wife. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State took a third wife barely 24hours after his swearing-in ceremony. The Governor tied the knot on Thursday with the daughter of his immediate past predecessor, Ibrahim […]

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North Korea executes its special envoy to U.S. and 4 other officials

North Korea reportedly executed its special envoy to the U.S. and four other Foreign Ministry officials after the February U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi didn’t work out. According to Reuters, South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo reports that Kim Hyok Chol—who had served as U.S. special representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun’s counterpart in the run-up to the […]

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Singer Timi Dakolo consoles woman who lost her virginity to her pastor (See messages)

Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo has shared a heartbreaking message he claimed to have received from a young woman who claims she lost her virginity to her pastor. The singer, who has made headlines over the past 24 hours for calling out an unnamed pastor who allegedly sexually abuses women, shared the message and told women […]

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Buhari’s first term made Nigerians poorer – The Economist

International magazine, The Economist reviewed the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari and concluded that Nigerians became poorer during his first four years in office. The magazine, in the publication, which was posted on its website on Thursday, said while the Nigerian economy was “stuck like a stranded truck,” average incomes fell during the four-year […]

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President Buhari jets out to Saudi Arabia for OIC summit

About 24 hours after his inauguration for a second term in office, President Buhari has been scheduled to depart Nigeria for Saudi Arabia on Thursday, May 30 where he will join other world leaders to attend the Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The 14th session of the Summit […]

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New Lagos gov, Sanwo-Olu signs executive order on refuse disposal, traffic jam

The new Lagos State Governor, Mr Babjide Sanwo-Olu, has declared a state of emergency on environmental sanitation and traffic management matters in the state. Sanwo-Olu declared this while signing the first executive order of refuse management, traffic management and public works on Thursday at the Lagos House, Alausa. This, according to the Governor, will start […]

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Man who set himself ablaze on the White House lawn has died in hospital

The man who was filmed setting himself on fire on the White House lawn has died in hospital after he suffered burns to 85% of his body. Arnav Gupta, 33, was filmed engulfed in flames in the Ellipse park, just south of the president’s Washington DC home on Wednesday. He burned for some seconds before […]

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