National

NiMet predicts cloudy, sunny weather on Saturday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted partly cloudy weather conditions over the central States of the county on Saturday. The agency said that the states would record 33 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius and 15 degrees Celsius to 24 degrees Celsius day and night temperatures. In the Weather Outlook by its Central Forecast

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News

Wife to court: My hubby wants to kill me with sex

A 32-year-old businesswoman, Adenike Bolarinwa, has urged an Agege Customary Court, Lagos, to dissolve her eight-year-old loveless marriage, citing sexual harassment and constant battering. Adenike, an indigene of Abeokuta, Ogun, told the court on Friday there was no more love between her and the husband, Abiola Bolarinwa. The mother of two, who resides at Obawole, Okeira in

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National

BREAKING: Buhari approves dismissal, retirement of two judges, orders background checks on judges

President Muhamamdu Buhari has approved the compulsory retirement of  Justice A. F. A Ademola of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court and the dismissal from office of  Justice O.O Tokode of the Benin Division of the Federal High Court. The approval was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Friday by the Senior Special

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Uncategorized

Video: Happy Birthday to a Philanthropist, intellectual and illustrious son of Gbaramatu, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha

Nigerian superstar, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, on Thursday, joined the family of a Niger Delta philanthropist and Director of FENOG Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, to celebrate his birthday. Happy birthday celebration to an uncle, father, economic guru, an intellectual, illustrious son of Gbaramatu Kingdom, a rare species with good sense of humour,

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Sport

Dickson Cup: 150 communities, tertiary institutions vie for N10m prize

No fewer than 150 communities and all the tertiary institutions in the state will contest for the N10 million prize money in the Governor Seriake Dickson Football Tournament, tagged, “The Restoration Cup.” Organisers of event have said that the second edition will kick off in a few weeks time. The Tournament Director General, Mr. Ono Akpe,

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News

Angry mob burns three trucks in Edo

Angry mob on Thursday burnt three trucks at Agbede along the Benin-Auchi-Abuja expressway after one of the trucks accidentally hit some persons along the road. It was gathered that the truck had a brake failure and rammed into several persons standing by the roadside. The mob blocked the highway and caused heavy vehicular traffic that

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Entertainment & Events News

Harrysong, other dignitaries join Matthew Tonlagha and family for his birthday celebration (Photos)

Nigerian superstar, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, on Thursday, joined the family of a Niger Delta philanthropist and Director of FENOG Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, to celebrate his birthday. Below are some photographs taken at the get-together.      

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Entertainment & Events

Peter ‘Psquare’ announces first solo tour

Peter of the estranged Psquare group, has announced plans to commence his first solo tour after the split. The singer and dancer, who goes by the moniker ‘Mr P’, shared the news on his Instagram page @peterpsquare where he wrote: “Europe Confirm!!! All Eyes on Me Tour, April to May. Let us know the country/city

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Entertainment & Events News

‘Wizkid FC’ Nike Jersey sets twitter on fire’

The Star Boy jersey, “Wizid FC”, an official jersey of Nigerian Musician Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid, unveiled by International Sport wear Nike, has set twitter on fire. The Star Boy jersey, unveiled on Thursday by Nike, is part of Nike’s jersey shop campaign where stars can customise jerseys for their fans and friends. The deal

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Delta News

Ugborodo community writes Buhari, ask president to stop Gov. Okowa from causing crisis in the area

…Ask president to call Delta Gov to order The Itsekiri people of Ugborodo community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing the state government of initiating actions that might jeopardize the peace being enjoyed by the communities in the state. According to the

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National

Buhari loses sister in-law

A sister in-law to President Muhammadu Buhari, Hajiya Aisha Mamman, is dead. Mamman, 75, died in the early hours of Thursday. The Information Officer of the Daura Local Government Council in Katsina, Alhaji Salisu Haro, made the disclosure in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Daura. He said the deceased died at

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View Point

POLL: ON THE PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME, HOW WOULD YOU RATE BRIGADIER-GENERAL PAUL BOROH’S PERFORMANCE, TWO YEARS AFTER? VOTE HERE

POLL: ON THE PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME, HOW WOULD YOU RATE BRIGADIER-GENERAL PAUL BOROH’S PERFORMANCE, TWO YEARS AFTER? VOTE HERE — GbaramatuVoice | Voice of the Niger Delta (@gbaramatuvoice) February 8, 2018

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National Politics

Gov. Fayose lands in Benue (Photos)

Ayo Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, has landed in Benue state to commiserate with the people over the clashes between farmers and herdsmen. Over 80 persons have been killed in the state this year alone. Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, was on ground to receive Fayose, who is chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

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National Oil & Gas

NNPC to receive 2 Cargoes of petrol daily to eradicate queues

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC ) has said it will take delivery of two cargoes of petrol per day for the rest of February to boost supply and eradicate queues. A statement by the NNPC Spokesman, Ndu Ughamadu in Abuja on Thursday stated that two cargoes of 50 million litres each, making a total

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National

I’m tired… it’s better to die and rest in paradise, says Shekau in new video

Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram insurgents, says he is tired of the “calamity” that has befallen his sect. Shekau said this in a video released on Wednesday. The Boko Haram leader called on his members to shoot any Nigerian “if he is deliberately against us”. He said anyone who protects the interest of

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Politics

Plateau governor sacks all commissioners

The Plateau State Governor has dissolved his cabinet, relieving all his commissioners of their positions. A statement by the governor’s director of press and public affairs, Emmanuel Nanle, on Thursday directed all the sacked commissioners to hand over to the permanent secretaries of their respective ministries immediately. The governor did not give any reason for

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Breaking News Delta News

Okowa sacks two Commissioners

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has dropped the Commissioner for health, Dr Nicholas Azinge and Dr Dan Okenyi of Arts and culture in a minor cabinet reshuffle. The Governor has already sent the name of one Dr Mordi Ononye to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation perhaps to replace Dr Nicholas

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View Point

MR. MATTHEW TONLAGHA – A Quintessential Gentleman On His Natal Day

It is often said that the most difficult phase in the life of a successful Nigerian businessman is when he or she has made it in life and has reached the point when they decide what to do to others and how to control the lives of others. Such are the outsized privileges and perks

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Delta News

UPDATED: Ijaw Youths threaten war over shooting of leader by Fulani Herdsmen

…”we shall not condone further attacks” Following yesterday’s shooting at its former President, the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, have expressed shock over the alleged attack, by suspected Fulani Herdsmen. A statement by the President of the group, Oweilaemi Pereotubo, through its Spokesman, Daniel Dasimaka claimed that the vehicle of its former President, Dr. Chris

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Breaking News Edo News

Alleged herdsmen attacks in Edo: False alarm by people we know too well – Osagie

Edo State Government has advised residents in the state to be wary of the deluge of fake news of alleged herdsmen attacks trending on the internet and circulated by people they know too well. Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said “the false alarm originated with some

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National

Governor Wike donates N200m to Benue IDPs

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday donated N200m to the people of Benue who were displaced from their homes following herdsmen invasion of their communities. Wike also called for comprehensive measures to resolve the “unfortunate killing” of Benue people by persons suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. The governor said the donation was for the

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National

Troops destroy major bomb factory in Sambisa Forest

Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its troops destroyed a large scale Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory and captured several Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest and Lake Chad region. Col. Onyeama Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Operation Lafiya Dole, made the disclosure in a statement in Maiduguri. Nwachukwu stated that troops of Operation

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Health

Cigarette, alcohol prices to rise as Adeosun proposes tariff review

Cigarette smoking is not only dangerous to your health — it may soon start burning holes in your pockets. Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, is proposing increased tariff for cigarette and alcohol. Her proposal is in line with the implementation of the ECOWAS common external tariff (CET), one of the instruments of harmonising member states

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National

IBB’s spokesman, Afegbua, turns self in at police headquarters

Mr Kazeem Afegbua, spokesman to the former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, declared wanted by the Police, on Wednesday, stormed the Force Headquarters in Abuja, in a style with a team of lawyers and some of his family members. Afegbua, who arrived the Lious Edet Force Headquarters’ House around 10:32 a.m. in the company of a team

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National

Army begins ‘Exercise Cat Race’ in Benue, Taraba, others

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said, it would begin a major deployment of troops to the troubled states of Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Kogi and Niger to restore peace and orderliness. The exercise is tagged: Ayem Akpatuma (Tiv Language) meaning ‘Cat Race’. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, said the exercise which runs from

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Oil & Gas

No ‘Blackmail’ Will Stop Our CSR Programmes In N’Delta – Brittania-U’s CEO

The chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brittania-U Nigeria Limited, Mrs Catherine Uju Ifejika has said that no amount of ‘blackmail’ or campaign of calumny can discourage the company from carrying out its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme in the Niger Delta region, particularly in its host communities of Ogulagha Kingdom, Delta state. Mrs Ifejika, a

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Delta News

No land for cattle colony in Delta – Okowa

…Decries FG inability to disarm herdsmen Delta State, Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has declared that the state does not have land for cattle colonies. The Governor made this declaration on Tuesday in Asaba while addressing stakeholders at a meeting involving herdsmen, farmers, community leaders and heads of security agencies. He decried what he described as

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Bayelsa News

Gunmen kidnap two NDDC contractors in Bayelsa

Suspected Gunmen on Tuesday kidnapped two contractors working on one of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) projects in Otuogiri Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa. Confirming the incident, Spokesman of the Bayelsa Police Command, DSP Asinim Butswat, said in Yenagoa that police had arrested the accomplice and that he was undergoing interrogation. Lucky Moses, one

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News

Amnesty Programme: Groups trade words over call for Boroh’s removal 

…Amnesty boss, aides has siphoned billions of Naira-NDAGG …Protest organized by failed politicians-DJF Hundreds of youths from Bayelsa State, on Tuesday, blocked the major roads in Kolokuma-Opokuma and Yenagoa areas seeking the removal of the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig-Gen. Paul Boroh (retd). The protesters, who disrupted commercial activities and free-flow of traffic,

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Life & Living

How To Make Coconut Pie In 20 Minutes

Who says you can’t prepare a delicious meal in less than 20 minutes? This meal is perfect for everyone who is in a hurry and might want to skip breakfast. The best part is, its ingredients are inexpensive. Ingredients Coconut (shredded) Sugar 125g Flour Three eggs 1 teaspoon of baking powder A quarter of Salt

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Breaking News National Politics

JUST IN: Babangida’s spokesman sues police, media houses for N1 billion

Kassim Afegbua, the media adviser to ex-Nigerian leader, Ibrahim Babangida, who was declared wanted by the police, has sued for fundamental rights enforcement. Mr. Afegbua is also requesting N1 billion in damages from the police, its spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood, and two media houses, according to court filings seen by newsmen. Mr. Afegbua’s legal representative, Kayode

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Business Oil & Gas

$16billion EPZ project to take off soon, as FG delegation visits Delta

The Industrial Gas Park component of the $16billion Export Processing Zone (EPZ) project to be sited in Delta State by the Federal Government would soon take off as a Steering Committee on the project visits Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday. The leader of delegation led by Sheikh Mohamed Bayorh, Executive General Manager, Alpha Grip Management

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Oil & Gas

Niger Delta: Ogulagha youths accuse oil company of neglect 

…On CSR, we’ve done our best for them- CEO, Brittania-U   Brittania-U Nigeria Limited, an oil prospecting company in the Niger Delta has been accused by the Ogulagha youths of malicious neglect of the indigenes of its operational base, the Ogulagha Kingdom, an Ijaw community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. The youth body stated this in

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Politics

2019: Team Ibori inaugurates new executives in Warri

As preparations for the 2019 general election heats-up, Team Ibori for Okowa, a political pressure group championing the second term bid of Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Executive Governor of Delta State, has inaugurated its Executives in Warri South West Local Government Area of the state. Performing the inauguration ceremony of the new excos at

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News Oil & Gas Rivers

Shell devastated our land for 40 years, Rivers monarch, residents cry out

•Open up to Ogoriba-led PANDEF delegation     •Plead with FG to rescind SPDC’s operational licence   •We’re unwavering in devt of Kula, Belema host communities – SPDC  Offoin-Ama inhabitants and other communities in oil-rich Kula Kingdom, Akuru-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, have accused the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, of destroying their lands, causing

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