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For Strive Masiyiwa’s refusal to allegedly give a bribe of $9million demanded by ex-Governor Ibori, Econet Nigeria dream was killed. Strive Masiyiwa, CEO and Founder of Econet Wireless has alleged that a sum of $9million bribe was demanded from him by ex-Governor of Delta State, James Ibori. According to Masiyiwa’s blog, the London based Zimbabwean said the ex-governor had threatened to chase him and his business out of Nigeria if he fails to yield to his demand. In his words: “Then came the fateful day when I was told that our company must pay a total of $9m in bribes to senior politicians (in state government) who had facilitated the raising of the money to pay for the license. “I refused to authorize the illegal payments. Meeting after meeting was held to try to get me to agree, but I would not. The money would not be paid as long as Econet was the operator and I had signing authority. “James Ibori, the Governor of Delta State, was demanding $4,5m be paid to him in his personal

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has so far registered 1.5 million candidates for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said this on Saturday during pre-JAMB mock examinations. Oloyede said: “So far, it has even been better than our expectation, it was a mock, the intention was to test the technology and it proved to be perfect. “I think from what we are seeing, we are more than ready for the main examination. “At least 90 per cent of the examination centres have reported positively, there have been proper downloading and preparation; even after the exam we had uploaded responses of 80 per cent. “We have done it to show that what works elsewhere across the world should work in Nigeria; we believe we can do it efficiently; we will continue to do our best. “We have registered over 1.5million candidates in less than five weeks; we believe that the reality we have put in place is good eno

Weeks after he was spotted working as a conductor ,Adekunle Gold was seen in a market selling meat.

Few days ago I shared the story of Nigerian soldier Kamal and others who were killed when Boko Haram attacked them along Damboa axis.The burial of Muhammad Kamal Abdullahi and others took place at Maimalari barrack,Maiduguri Borno state on April 27.May their soul RIP. See photos below

Governments in West Africa are taking action to stop the import of fuel with dangerously high levels of sulfur and other toxins. Much of the so-called "dirty diesel" originates in Europe, according to a report published by Public Eye, a Swiss NGO, last year. The report exposed what Public Eye calls the "illegitimate business" of European oil companies and commodities traders selling low quality fuel to Africa. While European standards prohibit the use of diesel with a sulfur content higher than 10 parts per million (ppm), diesel with as much as 3,000 ppm is regularly exported to Africa. From July 1, diesel being sold at the pumps in Ghana and Nigeria will have to meet a maximum 50 ppm standard. "We're very happy to see this change in policy," Public Eye's Oliver Classen told DW. "We are still hoping that other West African countries will follow suit, such as the Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo or Mali." Health risks of dirty diesel During a

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University Of Portharcourt has won 150 medals comprising 70 gold, 47 silver and 33 bronze to emerge overall winners of the 25th Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the games were held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi between April 22 and April 29. The medals table released by the NUGA secretariat on Saturday in Makurdi, showed that a total of 57 universities contested for medals at the sports fiesta. It also showed that UNIPORT won laurels in Judo, Athletics, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Basketball, Scrabble and Tennis. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria with 16 medals comprising 11 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals followed a distant second while Benson Idahosa University came third with 26 medals comprising 10 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze. University of Lagos with 20 medals, made up of 9 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze took fourth position. University of Benin was fifth on the medals table while the host insti

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has sparked another uproar on social media. The information minister was said to have reacted to the buzz CNN's Richard Quest started about who makes the best Jollof. The battle for Jollof supremacy between Ghana and Nigeria have lasted for a long time, and the information minister has obviously broken the heart of many Nigerians by giving the 'Jollof trophy' to complete outsiders, Senegal. According to Lai’s response to Quest, “Senegal makes the best jollof“.

The Charman of Big Church Group, Olakunle Churchill has continued to attract more attention and commendations with his philanthropic works. And this time he's been exclusively featured on the cover of one of Africa's top business magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, ahead of the planned flagoff of his latest empowerment program, the Green Project. In the magazine, Dr. Churchill gives insight into the project, stating that "it's an agro business empowerment scheme, and we're set to give out farming lands and funds to interested youths across Nigeria". The serial entrepreneur and philanthropist further added, "we're selecting 1,000 beneficiaries per state, plus the FCT". That's to say that over 36,000 youths are estimated to benefit from the project. The magazine further traced the Abuja-based Churchill's entrepreneurial history, his passion for ICT, and how that passion led to the emergence of Big Church Group. Indeed, it's a rounded s

As share by a Comrade: God is wonderful see the evil snake that caused havoc in our community yesterday Temidire Oke Maro Amoyo between 12 :00am to 1 :00am the Snake bitten one of our member and kill him within an hour, the poison did not even allow him to take anti snake injection. Ismaila may your soul rest perfectly.

Tinubu: Osinbajo was Hesitant When He was Chosen as Buhari’s Running Mate A National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of the principal actors that led the campaign to wrest power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 elections, Chief Bola Tinubu, has revealed that when he called Prof. Yemi Osinbajo to inform him that he had been chosen to be President Muhammadu Buhari’s running mate to contest the 2015 presidential election, he (Osinbajo) was a bit hesitant. Tinubu, who made the disclosure in the book, ‘Against the Run of Play – How an incumbent president was defeated in Nigeria,’ written by the Chairman of the THISDAY Editorial Board, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi, said Osinbajo was hesitant and asked him (Tinubu) to go and intimate the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye. “He was a bit hesitant as he asked me to go and tell Pastor Adeboye. I replied by telling him that he needed to inform Pastor Adeboye hi

Though the house doesn’t look like much from the outside, aside from the overhead light and potted plants, but it’s absolutely beautiful inside. Let’s take a tour of this fully furnished home.

This is the young man who made the shoe worn by Nnamdi Kanu after he was released from prison. He took to Radio Biafra Facebook page to express his gratitude. Indeed Igbos are industrous

Security of Rivers Waterways: Governor Wike donates Eight Gunboats to the Nigerian Navy In furtherance of the state's investment in the security of lives on her waterways, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Friday  donated eight security  Gunboats to the Nigerian Navy. Governor Wike  also announced the further acquisition  of 13 Special Boats to be distributed to the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police for enhanced maritime security. The security gunboats donated to the  the Nigerian Navy are fitted with special security features, 200 horse power engine, 12.7mm guns, autonomatic grenade launchers and communication  facilities  to navigate Rivers Waterways and creeks. Launching the security gunboats at the Federal Lighter Terminal, Onne, Governor Wike said that his administration remains committed to the promotion of security of lives and property across the state. He stated that his administration's  deliberate investments  in the security

The dog that foiled mass killing by a female suicide bomber in Borno recently, will be bestowed with posthumous award by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, NVMA. Dr. Godwin Abonyi, President of the association, who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, said that the dog would be awarded on the World Veterinary Day, WVD, tomorrow. Recall that the suicide bomber had, on April 2, attempted to enter into a wedding ceremony ground in Belbelu community, Jere Local Government Area, to detonate a bomb, but was attacked by the dog. Dr. Abonyi described the dog, owned by Mr. Mallum, a school teacher, as gallant for dying in the course of saving the lives of a large number of Nigerians from a suicide bomber.

Jubilation rented the air across Zaria and its environs in Kaduna State as residents witnessed the first rainfall in 2017 which lasted for almost one hour. The rain, started at about 4:40pm Some farmers told NAN that they were highly elated with the experience. Malam Haruna Sidi-Makarfi, a Makarfi-based farmer in Makarfi Local Government Area, expressed gratitude to God for the rainfall, which he described as “a blessing from our creator.” “Whenever rain starts, as farmers, we must be happy and we must appreciate God Almighty for his blessings. “And starts clearing his/her farmland preparatory to cultivation’’, Sidi-Makarfi said. He appreciated the efforts of the Federal Government in providing fertilisers called “Nagari” at a controlled price of N5, 500, saying that the commodity had reached the grassroots. The peasant farmer, however, appealed to government to supply improved seeds and chemicals at subsidised rates to further boost agricultural participation. A Zaria

So, I just came across a post on @nigeriancorpers on Instagram asking corpers how much they spent amending their NYSC uniform in camp, and the answers are surprising. To think that NYSC usually ask them to fill in the their sizes before camp. What's the essence of asking if they won't provide the perfect sizes? Most of them amended their uniforms for as high as N1500!!! Check out their reactions...

Number Of Vehicles On Nigerian Roads According to National Bureau of Statistics, vehicle population in Nigeria is 11.46 million with commercial vehicles accounting for the largest share. Commercial vehicles accounts for 53.8%, private 44.5%, Government 1.6% and the remaining 0.1% goes to diplomatic vehicles. What do you think about 11.46 million vehicles as against 193 million Nigerians.. Good or Bad? Don’t forget to comment, rate and share.

The Nigerian navy has indicated interest in patronizing 'Made in Aba' products. A deal between the Navy and the Abia state government when the Governor of the state, Okezie Ikpeazu, in the company of the Commissioner for Industry, Chief Henry Ikoh received a high powered delegation from the Chief of Naval Staff, led by Commodore Chris Obinta at the Abia State Governor's Lodge Aba recently. Speaking at the occasion, Ikpeazu expressed his profound appreciation to the Federal Government for supporting and given impetus to the "Made_in_Aba" initiative. Quoting Ikpeazu, "I commend the Nigeria Navy for indicating interest in procuring their wears from our people here in Aba. I must commend the Federal Government for the support given to our Made-in-Aba promotion campaign." This deal is coming shortly after Ikpeazu successfully brokered a deal in China for a 1.5 billion dollars shoe industry to be built in Aba.

A former Director of Direct Labour Agency, Chief Lucky Ayomanor has the allegedly died in the custody of the police in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that Chief Ayomanor was accosted and searched by the police, who were on a “stop” and “search” duty along Gana road in Sapele.It was alleged that a fully loaded revolver and pump action was discovered in the SUV of Chief Ayomanor after he was searched by the police. The police immediately arrested the Community leader and a former Labour Party, Delta State House of Assembly Candidate in 2011 election, when he failed to provide the licence. Chief Ayomanor was alleged to have fainted and was quickly rushed to the hospital by the police where he suddenly died last night. Chief Ayomanor recently decamped from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.Contacted, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP, Andrew Anieamaka confirmed the report saying, “p

Davido replies Chiamaka Okeke, girl who wants to commit suicide over him HKN boss David “Davido” Adeleke has finally responded to a lady who went viral for persisting she that she will take her own life if the singer does not follow her on social media and attend her birthday next month. Looks like she has gotten her five minutes of fame after all.

Channels TV is recruiting experienced Marketing Executives. Applicants must have AT LEAST 5 years marketing experience in the media or a media related industry. Eligible candidates applying for this position must be resident in or able to live and work in F.C.T Abuja at own cost. Interested candidates should submit their CV and relevant documents to abujajobs@channelstv.com Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted.

U.S.-based businessman, Mr Charles Ihaza, says he has acquired about 453.9 hectares of land to establish a modular refinery in Eghudu, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo. Ihaza said this at an Open Forum organised on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed refinery in Benin. He said that the project would cost over two billion U.S. dollars, adding that the refinery would produce about 80,000 barrels of refined petroleum products daily. “I know what it takes to establish and manage a refinery, and we are already discussing with the relevant Federal Government agencies on the immediate commencement of the project. “I decided to site the refinery in Eghudu so as to help our people back home in Nigeria, and I am very passionate about this project. “As part of our social corporate responsibilities to the host community, we are going to construct roads, build satellite clinics, standard primary and secondary schools and a functional international

In a profession largely dominated by men, it is often very rare to see women excel and reach the pinnacle of the law profession. Many of them have over the years demystified this enchantment and have soared higher than even some of their male contemporaries. They hold highly exalted positions and command respects and they are always a sight to behold. The number of notable female lawyers in Nigeria is steadily rising and over the past years, the “men in skirt” constitute the largest number of new wigs in the country. In ranking the ten lawyers, law repository takes a look at their pedigree, their position, year of practice and landmarks they've achieved in arriving at the final list. This list contains the most prominent and top female lawyers in Nigeria We present to you the top 11 female lawyers in Nigeria in no particular order. Here are the top 11 lawyers you need to know. 1. Chief Mrs. Folake Solanke SAN 2. Funke Adekoya SAN 3. Funke Agbor SAN 4. Kofo

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2 people have died as an uncompleted two-storey building collapsed on Thursday afternoon at NICON Town Estate, off Admiralty way, in Lekki area of Lagos. It was gathered that the workers were mixing concrete on the site when part of the building collapsed, with people trapped under the debris. Officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, and other rescue responders are on site trying to rescue those trapped in the debris. Two people were said to have died in the collapse, according to sources in LASEMA

Troops of the Nigerian army recorded a big success on Thursday after neutralizing 15 Boko Haram elements in Northern Nigeria. The soldiers recovered huge weapons and artillery from the terrorists. Politics Nigeria has obtained a statement signed by the deputy director, army public relations, 7 division, Kingsley Samuel, which reveals that the raid was carried out in Sambisa forest, Borno state. The troops killed 15 of the terrorists, destroying 1 vehicle bound improvised explosive device (VBIED), belonging to the terrorists and they recovered three mortar tubes, one PKM Gun, one G3 rifle, one Buffalo Gun truck mounted with Long Barrel Shilka gun, two general purpose machine gun, AK-47 rifles and two FN rifles. Victor Ezugwu, acting general officer commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian army, praised the soldiers for “delivering a devastating deep punch to Boko Haram terrorists leading to the capture of large quantities of terrorists’ equipment”. He fur

Former Plateau State Governor, Jonah David Jang, on Thursday raised the alarm over an alleged plot by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to invade his house in search of looted funds. Speaking during a Town Hall meeting with his constituents in Jos, the Senator representing Plateau North insisted that he had no looted fund in his house. The Senator however, warned that anybody who breaks into his house would repair any damaged part of it. Jang said, “Somebody came to my house and told me that there is plan to raid the houses of all former PDP Governors. My house is very open for them to come and search, but I want to say this to the hearing of the public, if anybody breaks my house, they will hear us up to supreme court. “You cannot break into my house and go free, you must come and repair it, if they think I hide money in the ceiling or anywhere, they should have equipment that can trace the money, but if they come to start b

Earlier this month, we brought you the emotional and heartbreaking video of an Old Woman, Emily Oyedele, whose tear jerking reaction to the demolition of her house, went viral. Former Bread Seller turn super star, Olajumoke Orisaguna have now reached out to her and sorted her out. Talking about the good act, Olajumoke said "My team found mama Emily Oyedele. @qtabyevents team embarked on a search today & eventually located her. She lives alone in a "face-me-I-face-you" and she has neighbors that assist her. They say she is 130yrs old, though she looks very old, we can not verify her age. Mama Emily has no living child but has a grandson called Benjamin Oyedele who she was referring to in the viral video. The residents of the area confirmed that they do not know exactly when the demolition will get to them but it has already commenced. OUR INTENTIONS: 1) Rent a decent 1bedroom apartment for mama Emily, 2)Furnish the apartment quickly 3)

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A bar operator on Lekki Beach Road, Ademola Ogunbona, says he has lost his livelihood to the alleged debt of N757,750 incurred by one Mrs . Shaw, aka Mama G. PUNCH Metro learnt that the woman had gone to the bar around 6am on August 15, 2016, to have fun , which lasted till about 1am the following day. It was said that Mama G instructed the barman to serve customers that came to the bar throughout her stay , and promised to pick up the bill for the drinks they consumed. Our correspondent gathered that one of the major beneficiaries of Mama G ’s gesture was a man who came to the bar with his friends at about 6. 30pm to celebrate his birthday. She allegedly ordered many rounds of drinks for the man and his friends and told Ogunbona to add their bill to hers. However, at about 1am , when she had reportedly become inebriated, some persons were said to have stormed the bar and took her away in a Honda car to Rotary Garden Estate , Ilasan , Ajah , where she lives wit

Simple Ways to Answer Tricky Interview Questions A couple of years ago, my idea of a job interview was being in front of a hard, unsmiling panel and having extremely difficult questions thrown at me, like rocks. However, when I got invited for my first interview, I realized this is not always the case. A job interview does not have to be tense. In fact, you may find yourself with a very friendly panel, who will go all out to make you feel as comfortable as possible. However, irrespective of the size and manner of the panel you are faced with, what is required of you is confidence and of course, the appropriate answers to every question you are asked. This part is what’s tricky. So, in this post, we’d be looking at the simple ways to answer 5 tricky questions you are likely to get in your job interview. 1. Tell Me About Yourself. This question seems very straightforward. Usually, the first you’d be asked in an interview. However, it is tricky because though

The Nigerian Governors Forum is currently meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The closed-door meeting is being held at the Old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa. This is ahead of today's meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) to be presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Here are photos from the APC governors forum meeting

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has released a statement clarifying his earlier statement on President Buhari working from home. According to Mohammed, President Buhari will be working from home only for today. In the statement issued in Abuja, the Minister said the President only decided to work from home today, not that he has decided to work from home henceforth. He said the headlines in a section of the media, ''Buhari to now work from home - Lai Mohammed,'' is a misrepresentation of his statement at the briefing. Quoting verbatim the relevant section of his briefing, Mohammed said: ''He (the President) wanted to rest TODAY and he asked the VP to p