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reports confirm that there is unrest in the Bwari town of Abuja.

According to eyewitnesses, trouble started when the sarkin Hausa embarked on his traditional Muslim salah parade with his entourage which included horses, retinue of armed soldiers and police with hundreds of Hausa/Fulani youths chanting war songs and brandishing cutlasses and sticks.

Things, however, took a different turn when the irate youths tried to force their way to the Etsu’s palace the traditional home of the indigenous Gwari people.

This got Gwari youths angered prompting them to mobilise themselves to stop the Hausa Fulani youths from forcing their way to the palace resulting in major trouble within the town.

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Hot felon turned model,Jeremy Meeks has gotten primary custody of his nine-year-old son after agreeing to a divorce deal with his ex-wife Melissa.

According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, Meeks has agreed to pay Melissa a lump sum check “somewhere in the six-figure range”over $100k ‘ as a way to finalize the financial side of their divorce. However, their son will spend 30% of his time with Melissa while Meeks gets 70%

Meeks is fully moving to the U.K., with Jr., to live full time with billionaire heiress love Chloe Green!

The billionaire heiress and the model have already enrolled Jr. in a private school there, and he’ll begin attending in the fall.

Meeks and Chloe just had a baby of their own.

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History was made in Enugu State on Saturday, as all the traditional rulers of the 450 autonomous communities in the state unanimously endorsed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for a second term in office.

The Royal Fathers, who converged on the popular Michael Okpara square, Enugu for what they described as a “mega apolitical grand rally” said their decision was in adherence to the stance of “all our brothers, sisters, sons and daughters in various walks of life” on the performance assessment and endorsement of the governor’s re-election in 2019.

The Monarchs added that they were delighted that without a dissenting voice each individual and group, “especially the religious and members of the ecclesiastical orders; the elders; the political class; the professionals; the academic; the self-employed; the pensioners; the working class; the traders; artisans and the youth” extolled Gov. Ugwuanyi’s exceptional moral virtues and superlative performance in the discharge of his duties as governor.

They disclosed that “all groups of people in Enugu State across political divide have separately approved the performance of Governor Ugwuanyi and have declared him their candidate for the 2019 gubernatorial election”, saying: “This is why we called this mega apolitical grand rally to declare before Nigeria and the world that we stand head and shoulder with our people”.

According to the Royal Fathers, “because of our subjects’ wishes, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is our candidate in which ever political party he chooses to contest”.

Describing Gov. Ugwuanyi as the “most accessible, humble, unassuming, respectful and friendly” governor, the monarchs added that he has supported and enhanced their status; incorporated them into the administrative structure of governance “and empowered us to be agents of development of our respective communities”, saying: “You have celebrated all joyous occasions for us and with us”.

At the colourful and well-attended event, which was also graced by leaders in the state, such as the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and other members of the National Assembly; the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi and his colleagues; State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Hon. Augustine Nnamani and Chief Alex Ogbonna; members of the State Executive Council; Council Chairmen, among others, the traditional rulers for the first time in the history of the state collectively conferred on Gov. Ugwuanyi a chieftaincy title of “Omeluoha Gburugburu of Enugu State” as a demonstration of their love and affection for him.

The Royal Fathers equally honoured the governor with a collective presentation of “Ofo” as “the time-honoured symbol of protection, dignity, authority, power and moral rectitude in Igboland”, declaring: “With it no harm will ever come your way and there will never be a limit to your rising star. It shall be well with you as each Royal Father supplicates for you in his own faith and religion. Amen”.

Responding, Gov. Ugwuanyi, who expressed gratitude to the Royal Fathers for “this singular privilege” and the support and cooperation they have been according his administration since inception, noted that he has always treated the traditional institution with a difference and honour “as a custodian of our culture and the traditional head of our various communities”.

According to the governor, “it is certainly unique for traditional rulers of a state to come together to pray and confer a chieftaincy title on a sitting governor and also unanimously endorse him for a second tenure in office”.

The governor also appreciated the contributions of the traditional rulers towards the entrenchment of peace and security in their various communities, which he said has “enhanced the state’s reputation as one of the most peaceful and safest states in the country”.

While observing a minute silence in honour of the slain traditional ruler in the state, Igwe Stephen Nwatu, Gov. Ugwuanyi regretted the Igwe’s untimely and unfortunate death, and announced that his administration has set up a judicial commission of enquiry to unravel the circumstances surrounding his demise to ensure that the culprits are brought to book and make recommendations that would deter future occurrence of such dastardly act.

Other highlights of the event were lively cultural display/parade and presentation of gifts to the governor by the 17 local government areas of the state.

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Lai Mohammed, the minister of Information and Culture, has revealed that the 2018 budget will be signed into law by President Buhari on Tuesday, June 19th.

Mohammed made this known during an interview with Reuters on the sideline of his visit to London.

“We will sign it off on Tuesday,” Lai Mohammed said

Recall the National Assembly on May 16 passed the N9.12 trillion ($28.95 billion) 2018 budget.


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Another war might just be looming in the Nigerian music industry �

Orezi took to his Instagram story this afternoon to issue out a Warning to a debtor who is a colleague in the industry.

Who could he be referring to? only time will tell.

See what he posted on Instagram below:-

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Tonto Dikeh has been playing the role of both a mother and a father in her son’s life, since her marriage crisis began.

One year ago today, the dramatic actress, broke the internet when she stepped out wearing moustache and male attire to her son’s school for the Fathers’ Day celebration.

Today is father’s day football match in King Andre’s school, and she has stepped out with him again to play the role of a father.

She shared photos and videos of herself playing with other kids fathers.

She wrote;

“TODAY HAPPENS TO BE FATHERS DAY FOOTBALL MATCH IN JUICYMAN’S SCHOOL…
OFF TO GO MAKE MY BOY PROUD…
#KINGS #JUICYMAN #FATHERS-DAYFOOTBALLMATCH #SUPERMOMMY #LOVELIVESHERE #SUPERHUMAN”

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The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the African Development Bank (AFDB) against granting a loan request by the Rauf Aregbesola-led administration.

It alleged that the money would be diverted.

PDP, in a press statement signed by its State Chairman, Hon. Soji Adagunodo, made available to DAILY POST on Thursday alleged that Governor Aregbesola was deceiving the bank, with a covert intent of diverting the loans for election purpose.

According to Adagunodo, the PDP became worried based on the “desperate move “by the APC government to acquire additional loans less than 6 months to the expiration of the administration, and as a result complicate the state’s indebtedness.”

The party further knocked Governor Aregbesola for allegedly displaying technical education equipment which were bought by the Oyinlola administration in 2009 as if they were freshly procured.

“Those equipment had been locked up by the Aregbesola administration since it aborted the project started by the PDP for the upgrade of our technical colleges but hurriedly brought out in order to deceive the AFDB team and convince them on the need to grant this fresh loan request.

“We have no doubt in our minds that what the governor is in a hurry to do is to secure the AFDB loan as fresh billions of Naira which will be squandered on his desperate attempt to install his stooge at the forthcoming governorship election.

“We consider it highly expedient to alert the African Development Bank to the present state of insolvency of Osun state occasioned by the financial recklessness of the APC government and as confirmed by several notable credit rating organisations.

“We also wish to warn top civil servants, especially those saddled with the Management of state finances to refrain from doing anything that will further compound the woes of Osun state by this expiring administration because they will also be called to account for any malfeasance committed by the APC government especially in its dying days”, Adagunodo said.

PDP described the inclusion of the Airport project in the list of projects to be executed with the new loans as very unfortunate, alleging that over N15 billion naira expended on the project could not be accounted for.

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Sani said the electorates will determine Buhari’s fate and not Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The lawmaker said this while reacting to a question from Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television on Tinubu’s assurance that Buhari will emerge victorious in 2019.

Recall that Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State had on Tuesday in Abuja assured Buhari of winning in 2019.

Tinubu had said, “What you did today is bringing back hope. As for the question of a second term, you deserve it. We are going to work for it and we will win with you.”

Reacting to Okinbaloye’s question, Sani said, “Those who will decide the fate of Buhari and all those contesting are the electorate and no individual can say this is what the electorate will do.

“They are the ones to put the government on a scale, gage it and filter to see whether it is worthy of being re-elected into office.

“There are issues that confront the Nigerian state at present, and it’s very important and significant for the government to address them.”

Watch video…

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Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed a family of four at Antsa village of Kwarra district in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Speaking to newsmen Wednesday, an eyewitness, Denen Utsa said that the killings occurred on Tuesday.

He said: “As I speak, security operatives have been mobilised to recover the butchered corpses from the farm where the killings took place.”

Denen gave names of the slain Tiv family as the father of the family, Utindi Kyor; his son Shie-Aondo; his son’s wife, Dedzugwen and his grand son, Boyi.

A Tiv leader in the state, Thomas Gar, also spoke on the incident.

He said: “The young man was going to his farm alongside his wife and child when they were intercepted by the suspected Fulani herdsmen.

“They collected his man’s phone and forced him to call his father to come so that they will release them.

“He called his father to the spot and instead of releasing them, the young man, the wife, the child and the father that came were all killed instantly.”

Gas, who is the Nasarawa Mzough U Tiv chairman, lamented that the situation in Nasarawa State was worsening.

“The vice president came barely about a month ago and all our expectations were that there will be peace. But unfortunately, there is no peace in our communities.

“Up till now, nobody has gone back to the places of their abode; the farming season is fast running out and they are still hanging around in the neighbouring communities.

“We have minimum security personnel on the ground and the Tiv people are still stranded in various IDPs camps because they have not gone back to their places of abode,” he stated.

He appealed to the federal government to do more in alleviating the sufferings of the Tiv farmers in the state.

“The Tiv people in the southern senatorial district of the state are still suffering and are still trapped in the IDPs
camps”, Gar added.

It was gathered that the incident occurred within hours of another herdsmen attack on Tiv farmers at Gada-Biu village in Obi Local Government Area of the state.

One Aondovihi Tuur was killed, another farmer Virlumun Atsaga is missing, while over twenty others sustained various degrees of matchet cuts.

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Justice Zainab Bage Abubakar of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano, Tuesday, refused an application by a former governor of Kano State Malam Ibrahim Shekarau for the release of his international passport to enable him travel to Saudi Arabia for lesser hajj.

Shekarau approached the court with a motion on notice dated 28 May, 2018 praying the court to direct its Deputy Chief Registrar to release his International Passport to enable him travel to Saudi Arabia from May 30 to June 23, 2018 for lesser hajj.

In response to the motion, counsel for the respondent, Johnson Ojogbane filed a 9 paragraph counter affidavit opposing the motion.

When the case came up today for hearing, counsel to Shekarau, Abdul Adamu moved his application and adopted the written address attached to the application in his argument.

Ojogbane on the other hand moved his 9 paragraph counter affidavit urging the court to refuse the application.

Justice Abubakar in her ruling held that “after due consideration of the motion of the defendant applicant and the counter affidavit of the respondent I deem it unnecessary to release the passport of the defendant applicant as it is one of the conditions in the grant of his bail”.

She subsequently refused and dismissed the application for lack of merit.

Shekarau was arraigned by the EFCC alongside two others, Aminu Bashir Wali and one Mansur Ahmed for allegedly conniving to collect the sum of N950,000,000 part of the $115,000,000 allegedly distributed by the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke for the purpose of compromising the 2015 general election.

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A 28-year-old dismissed lance corporal, Emmanuel Anthony, arrested for armed robbery has told the police at Zone 2 Command Lagos, at the weekend that his gang buys military ranks and uniforms which they use in their operations at the mammy market at Ojo cantonment.

The suspect, who was attached to 26 Task Force Brigade, 12 Battalion in Maiduguri, said his gang preferred using military ranks during operation because it made for easy get away. He added that it was easy to get any army rank in the open market at Ojo Cantonment Barracks.

It was learnt that the suspect was posted to the North East in 2016 but deserted and ran to Lagos with his friend identified as Agu and took to robbery. “After arriving in Lagos, I went to Ojo cantonment to buy a lieutenant rank. Later my friend and I drive round the streets of Lagos to look for a car to snatch,” Anthony said.

The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Zone 2 Command, CSP Dolapo Badmus, said the suspect and his friend Agu would drive around the state and hit a car from behind and an argument would ensued between the driver and the suspects.

She said Agu would come out of his car and beg the car owner. If such driver refused to accept their apology, Agu would enter into the car and drive away supposedly with the intention of fixing the damage but will instead sell it.Badmus said Anthony and Agu, who is at large, committed the act sometime in the month of February 2018, along Lagos-Ibadan Express road while in army uniform.

“Anthony was rearrested on May 13 by police operatives when the victim he robbed saw him on social media and wrote a petition to the AIG Zone 2, Adamu Ibrahim,” the PPRO said.

She added that efforts are on to arrest Agu, adding that AIG Adamu Ibrahim has directed that the suspect be charged to court at the completion of investigation.The suspect said they only applied excessive force on their victim.

He said: “It was Agu that brought the idea. Initially when we came back from Maiduguri we were into escorting of goods. But when the money we were making was not enough that was when my friend advised me that we should engage in such method of stealing cars.“Whenever we hit our target car, I would be in the car sitting as a senior officer.

It is Agu that would talk to the owner of the car. If the person refused, Agu will entered into his car pretending that he was taking it to a mechanic workshop and push the owner out of the car,” the suspect said.

He said they usually operated around 6:30pm and that Agu took the cars somewhere at Ayobo where they kept them, adding that it was Agu that sold the Lexus jeep they stole from the complainant for N1.6 million.

The suspect added that he had served in the army for 10 years before he was dismissed in March 2018 for deserting service in 2016.

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Popular Nigerian reggae artiste, Ras Kimono, is dead – a close family source confirmed this to Channels Television in a telephone interview on Sunday.

The source revealed that the reggae musician was rushed to a hospital in Ikoyi after he slumped on Saturday. He added that Ras Kimono later died in the hospital on Sunday.

Ras Kimono Dead

Also confirming the death, a factional Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Tony Okoroji told Channels Television that he had visited the legendary reggae musician in the hospital.

Okoroji, who said he shook hands with Ras Kimono, lamented, “This is a terrible loss to the music industry”.

“COSON deeply regrets to announce the passing on of a frontline member of our board – great African and great musician, the reggae toaster, the great Ras Kimono Onwubuya,” he added in a text.

Similarly, President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Mr Pretty Okafor, said he was shocked when he received the news that the reggae artiste had died.

Ras Kimono Dead

Ras Kimono rose to stardom after the release of his debut album ‘Under Pressure’ in the late ‘80s.

His style of music was significantly influenced by the hardship he experienced in his early life.

The late reggae music icon won several awards including the Nigeria Music Awards and Fame Music Awards among others.

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President Muhammadu Buhari has said he refused to replace Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), when he took over power, because he wanted to give him the opportunity to salvage the economy from its “terrible condition”.

Buhari disclosed this on Friday night, when he hosted some of his supporters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The president also insisted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) left the country in ruins, challenging anyone to present any evidence that could contradict his claim.

“I said it is on record and I challenge anybody to check from Europe, United States and Asia that between 1999 and 2014, the 16 years of previous administration, there was an average of 2.1 million per day of crude oil at the average cost of 100 dollars per barrel,” he said.

Buhari assured Nigerians that his administration would continue to spend more funds, to upgrade the nation’s infrastructural facilities.

He said the government had also expended more than N1.3trillion on capital projects across the country.

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara has described Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, as a refiner’s fire, who has diligently transformed the state.He spoke, last Friday, when he commissioned the Woji-Elelenwo Dual Carriageway and Bridge, a major inter-change between three local government areas of Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt and Eleme.

He said: “Refiner’s fire brings out the best. I am exceedingly proud of what Governor Wike has done.”While congratulating the people of Rivers State for having Wike, the Speaker noted that though he belongs to the APC, as a parliamentarian, the entire country is his constituency. He said only tribalists are restricted to their tribes and political parties.

Dogara noted that in view of the developmental nature of major projects outlined by Governor Wike, President Muhammadu Buhari would honour Rivers State government’s invitation to perform the commissioning. Responding, Wike said Nigeria needs democracy dividends and not party politics.

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James Nwagalezi, a 28-year-old suspected fraudster, was yesterday, arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court for allegedly conniving with Okoli Nmesoma, already facing trial, to hack into the mobile app account of Eco Bank Plc and unlawfully withdrawing the sum of N207 million.

Nwagalezi is currently facing a four-count charge bordering on felony, unlawfully hacking into bank account and stealing, preferred against him by the Police.

Inspector Jimoh Joseph, the Police prosecutor, told the court that the defendant and others still at large committed the offence on April 27 at Igboelerin, Okokomaiko, Ojo, Lagos.

He added that the management of the bank at its headquarters in Lagos reported the fraud to the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of Ikoyi Division, SP Tijani Mustapha, who directed a crack team led by Inspector Tope Ijatuyi to fish out the suspects.

He stated that, “Nwagalezi was arrested after several months of manhunt. His arrest brings the number of suspects arrested and charged to court to six. The Police are still hunting for more suspects involved in the alleged fraud.”

According to the prosecutor, the offences are punishable under Sections 411, 387, 287 and 325 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

However, Nwagalezi pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Magistrate B. I. Bakare granted him N1 million bail, with two sureties in like sum, one of whom must be a community leader.

The case is adjourned till July 4 and ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Ikoyi Prison, pending when he is able to perfect his bail conditions.

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, has described the recent honour on acclaimed winner of June 12 election, late M.K.O Abiola as a step towards appeasing the Yoruba.

DAILY POST recalls that Buhari had conferred on the late Abiola a posthumous award and replaced the May 29 with June 12 as Democracy Day.

Reacting through a statement signed by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the President Ohanaeze Youth Council Worldwide and Comrade Obinna Achuonye, the Deputy

President, they urged Buhari to also find ways of assuaging the feelings of people of the South-East.

The group said in the statement that it has appraised the recent development “especially as its regards to the conferment of GCFC on the Late MKO Abiola and declaration of June 12 as Public holiday. It is a welcome development to appease the Yoruba of South west.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide is telling President Buhari to extend such gesture to Ndigbo, by sponsoring an Executive Bill to the National Assembly, for an additional state to the People of Southeast as a way to correct the structural imbalance of Southeast having only 5 states.

“Such Executive bill will help to solve some structural issues with regards to making Ndigbo to be at per with other geo-political zones. President Buhari will win the hearts of Igbos if there’s an additional state in the Southeast.”

“OYC insists that President Buhari having honoured M.K.O Abiola and co, should extend that gesture to the man who conducted the 1993 Presidential election, Professor Humphrey Nwosu.

“We know that President buhari must have forgotten Professor Humphrey Nwosu in the list of those he recently honoured. For Nwosu to have fearlessly conducted such an election adjudged as the freest and fairest election in Nigeria, he should be next in the list after Abiola.

“We call on the Federal Government to consider the immediate upgrading of Akanu Ibiam Airport Enugu and acceleration of work in the second Niger bridge,” they further stated.

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No fewer than three people have been killed, while seven others were injured following the collapse of a two-storey Islamiyya school building under construction at Unguwan Kaya, in Zaria, Kaduna State.

NAN eports that the incident occurred on Friday while construction work was ongoing at the building.

Speaking with NAN at the scene of the event, the Divisional Secretary, Nigerian Red Cross, Zaria branch, Malam Abdul-Muminu Adamu, said the incident was “unexpected and very frightening.”

“Shortly when the incident happened, a good Samaritan called and informed us and we reported at the scene immediately.

“When we came here, we were able to recover the bodies of two people and later recovered another body, while seven other people were rescued alive.

“The corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika; while the injured persons are also responding to treatment at the same hospital,” he said.

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Losing belly fat is one the healthiest thing that can happen to anybody that has it. And it’s not because, by so doing, the body returns back to shape; losing belly fat helps prevent conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

As a matter of fact, studies have shown that having lots of fat in the abdominal area is strongly linked to these diseases.

However, studies have shown that diet and exercise are the best ways to get rid of belly fat; but there are also home remedies that can be used to make the process much more effective.
Here are five natural home remedies to help you get rid of belly fat
1. Ginger

Ginger is not only a natural digestive aid that helps with nausea and an upset stomach, it is also thermogenic; which means it increases your body’s temperature to let it burn fat more efficiently.
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Ginger (Medical news)

As a matter of fact, ginger also suppresses the production of cortisol, which is a stress hormone. Stress causes weight gain, so ginger helps prevent this. Drinking ginger tea daily can really help with losing belly fat.
How to get rid of belly fat with ginger

The ingredients you need to make ginger tea is 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of raw honey or pure maple syrup, and the juice from half of a lemon.

Put the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then add the ginger, and turn off the heat. Place the lid on the pot and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Next, strain the tea into a mug, and then add the lemon juice and sweetener, and mix. At night before bedtime is a great time to drink this tea.
2. Honey

Honey is one of the best natural foods in the world that you can consume if you want to lose belly fat. It is not only delicious but extremely beneficial. The ethereal oils and alcohol in honey help reduce belly fat.
How to get rid of belly fat with honey

Mix the honey in the water and drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Organic raw honey should be consumed each and every day. It would be best to replace sugary cereal with honey for breakfast if that’s what you have been eating.

Do this daily for a few months. Supplemented by some of our other home remedies, you’ll start losing fat in no time.

Do not eat until after at least two hours.
3. Lemon water
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Lemon water (sene news)


Studies have shown that when it comes to getting rid of belly fat, lemon water is amazing.

Lemon water detoxifies your liver. This is important because when the liver is clean, it works best and it metabolizes fat so the fat doesn't get stored in your stomach.
How to get rid of belly fat with lemon water

A simple recipe for lemon water is 2 cups of water, with the juice of half a lemon. It is okay to add some of the zest in there as well for added benefits.

All you do is squeeze the lemon into the water, grate some of the zest into the water, and drink. It is important to note that the best time to drink lemon water is right in the morning before drinking or eating anything else.
4. Warm salty water

As strange as this might sound, it is what it is. Studies have shown that warm water helps neutralizes the lactic acid produced when the bacteria in your mouth break down the sugary, fatty and starchy foods you consume.

It is, however, important to note that you can also use salt water even if you do not have belly fat, as it will help you to stay in shape.
How to use salt water to get rid of belly fat

Dissolve the salt in the water and take a sip.

Swish it around your mouth for about a minute, then swallow. You can do this as many times a day as necessary.
5. Garlic
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Garlic (The little shop of olive oil)


Garlic is not only effective for getting rid of belly fat, it also helps prevent weight gain by stopping the pre-fat cells from converting into actual fat cells
How to use garlic to get rid of belly fat

Garlic and honey might seem like a weird combination, but it does wonders for your body.

What you will need is 3-4 heads of garlic, 1 cup of raw honey, and a small mason jar. Start by separating the heads of garlic into individual cloves.

Don’t peel the cloves, just remove the outer layer. Fill the jar with the unpeeled garlic cloves.

Then slowly pour honey over the cloves. Use a spoon to make sure there aren’t any air bubbles. Make sure that all of the cloves are covered with honey, and then put the lid on.

Allow the honey to infuse for a few days in the fridge or at room temperature and take a spoonful of the combination daily on an empty stomach.

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Nkiru Sylvanus who claims to be a film producer, actress, entrepreneur, evangelist, and motivational speaker has delved into music.

Just like her “Big Sister” Jennifer Eliogu, Nollywood actress Nkiruka Sylvanus has ventured into music.

The actress who just released a gospel album titled “I’m Not Afraid”. The Nollywood actress,Nkiruka will begin her first leg of her media tour in Lagos next week.

Nkiru Sylvanus gospel album is already on different online platform. The 15-track album was released on the 25th of March 2018 by her record label, Kisil Entertainment Network.

Nkiru Sylvanus is fondly remembered in Nollywood over the teary roles she played in movies.

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Some residents of Offa in Kwara state, under the aegis of the Association of Concerned Offa Indigenes Home and Abroad, yesterday described the invitation of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, by the police as God’s answers to their prayers.

The police had on Sunday invited Saraki over the confession of the five principal suspects in the April 5 Offa robberies in the state.

The police said the confession of the suspects indicted the Senate President.

The residents during their anti-Saraki protest on Tuesday marched from the Iyeru-Okin African LGEA Primary School, Offa, through Ibrahim Taiwo Road, to Idi-Ogun.

They turned back from Yidi Praying Ground to Owode Market, and then marched to the Palace of Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi, who was on lesser Hajj.

They displayed placards with different inscriptions and sang songs in support of the police invitation to Saraki.

Some of the inscriptions read, ‘Injustice is dead, justice must prevail,’ ‘RIP to the victims, Saraki is questionable,’ and ‘We cannot trade on injustice.’

Spokesperson for the group, Muyideen Babalola, in a speech titled, ‘The wind has blown, the back of the fowl has been exposed,’ said Saraki’s invitation by the police was an answer to their prayers.

He said, “The obnoxious act of April 5, 2018, when armed robbers came to Offa, killing over 50 of our dear sons and daughters and some police officers, has taken a toll on us.

“In whatever we do, our past has a way of catching up with us like a shadow. God has answered our prayers in Offa. Our cries have been heard.”

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Nigerian On Air Personality, Toke Makinwa is currently throwing shades on Twitter to all those who were never part of the struggle but are now always the ones to criticize ones progress. According to her, many people who have criticized and even cursed her have ended up being fed by her.

Toke Makinwa tweeted;


“Last night conversation with my day 1 Isoken brought back so many memories of my early days

Funny how people see the now and feel it just happened, what my eye has seen in this industry to get to where I am today ehn….. God is good

From “her own is too much, she’ll do anything for attention, it’s all hype, eww this YouTube thing she does etc” now almost everyone has Vlogs, taking pictures, putting themselves out there, my people focus on your focus and do you.

People hate what they want so bad, they hate you cos you are not afraid to live. You take the risk, they steady praying it’ll fail and once it doesn’t, they hate you for daring to be different.

I have fed mouths that have cursed me, stuck my neck out for people that’ll take my plate in a heartbeat. But for God, my own for don finish
Just keep praying, working, fighting for your own, trust that God doesn’t sleep and he sees it all. You will always win

One time I got an opportunity to host a gig, I was in a meeting with the organizers when a colleague of mine called in, the phone was on speaker and the first thing she asked was why Toke Makinwa? I’ve been here longer than her, I’ll do it for half of what she’s demanding”

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Chidiogo Akunyili, the daughter of the late Dora Akunyili, and Andrew Parr had their white wedding on (Saturday, the 2nd of June 2018) at the Madonna Catholic Church in Agulu, Anambra state, Nigeria.

They had their traditional wedding (Igba Nkwu) earlier at the bride’s father’s compound. Chidiogo and Andrew had their civil wedding ceremony earlier this year, looked absolutely stunning and so in love.

The bride, who is an author, speaker, and founder of She ROARs Africa, looked stunning in a custom wedding dress by Wanger Aryu and rocked her short hair while Andrew wore an all white traditional African outfit. Different, right. We love!

Chidiogo’s late mum, Dora Akunyili was the once the Director General of NAFDAC (National Agency for Food & Drug Administration & Control) and she also served as a Minister of Information and Communications from 2008 to 2010.

View stunning photos from their beautiful wedding by Nigerian wedding photographer, Lucas Ugo Weddings

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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has warned Agatu youths in the state against creating unrest and chaos in the area.

He asked them to give peace a chance or face the consequences of their recalcitrant actions.

Ortom read the riot act in Makurdi when people of Agatu led by the Och’Agatu and other prominent members of the area, paid him a courtesy visit.

He distanced the government from the purported release of N40 billion by World Nations Development Programme, WNDP, to build housing estates for communities ravaged by recent conflicts in the state.

The governor described the allegation that he collected the said money as baseless and mere concoction by mischief makers aimed at tarnishing his image.

“Neither me nor the Program Coordinator, Dr Noah Adeboh collected any dime from WNDP. They are going to execute the project at no expense of the villagers nor government,” he said.

Ortom disclosed that the WNDP would build the 2000 units of two bedrooms for free in Agatu, Guma and Kwande Local Government Areas.

Ortom said he was pained that Agatu youths were opposing the construction of the housing estate, demanding for compensation before work could start.

“Go back to your community and speak with the youth; as a father of the state I will give them another opportunity to retrace their steps or the project will be moved elsewhere.

“The fight over land and fish pond must end and we will not apply the stick approach now, but after this grace period, we will apply the stick.

“I want Agatu to be developed and that the reason why I awarded the road from Oshugbudu to Ogbagaji and others is to make the place better and developed,” the governor said.

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The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, on Sunday gave a 21-day ultimatum to employers in the Nigerian oil and gas sector to address workers’ welfare or witness a total shutdown.

NUPENG president, Williams Akporeha, said at a news conference in Lagos that over 500 union members had not been paid after working for some international oil companies.

According to him, the companies did not allow for unionisation, refused collective bargaining negotiation, non-payment of end of contract benefits and practice other anti-labour activities.

“This is alien to our extant industrial rules. Some of the workers have died, while others are roaming the streets because they could not get their money.

“A prominent oil company which is among the debtors claimed that it cannot locate the contractor who hired the workers to do the job. This is sad,’’ Akporeha said.

He urged the oil companies to prevail on such contractors to do the needful as it was criminal and a slap to the government.

“It is few months to the expiration of the agreement and Petroleum Tanker Drivers have shown considerable tolerance and endurance in the denial of their rights,’’ he said.

Akporeha said that the workers had risked their lives to contribute to development of the economy, especially in the downstream value chain.

He said that the union was against multinational companies enslaving the workers and causing them to live in precarious conditions.

He said the ultimatum would take effect from tomorrow and urged the affected organisations to resolve contending issues to avoid further action.

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Nollywood actress, Damilola has been forced to give a plus-size troll, identified as Adegbule Ibukun Justina, a heavy reality check

It happened that the beautiful actress shared a photo of herself without makeup and decided to crush on herself as she captioned it;
“Looking like i’m only 18”

One Adegbule Ibukun Justina with Instagram handle, Adegbuleibukun took to the comment section to shame the actress in a post which read;
“Keep deceiving yourself, you look 70yrs”

Upon realisation that the troll obviously needed a reality check, the actress was quick to make her understand that the ill comment shouldn’t be coming from someone who looks her her

Hitting the nail on the head, she replied;
“You might want to take a look in the mirror too my darling, you don’t exactly look like a bunch of roses yourself!

Fans have aired their reaction to the clapback as epic and exact as the troll helplessly ignored the actress

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Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has raised alarm over alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi to implicate him and some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with murder.

The governor alleged that a meeting on the plot was held in Isan-Ekiti, the hometown of Fayemi, the flag bearer of the APC in the July 14, 2018 governorship election.

He alleged that a certain thug popularly known as Agbara was assigned with the task of killing people and dumping their corpses in houses belonging to PDP chieftains as well as Fajuyi Park.

The governor said; “This alarm has become necessary because of a meeting that was held yesterday, in Isan-Ekiti, the hometown of Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the flag bearer of the APC in the July 14, 2018 governorship election.

“They have hired one Agbara to kill one or two indigenes of Ekiti and dump their bodies in the houses of PDP leaders, Fajuyi Park, in Ado Ekiti or near the government house. This is an attempt to link me and my party with killings.

“This new plot is as a result of the failure of the plot to link me with the shooting of Hon. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB) and others by a policeman at the APC secretariat on Friday.

“We take exception to this sinister plot as we will not be a party to violence act. Ekiti has been peaceful in the last three and half years, we want to keep enjoying this peace and will not want it disrupted because of politics. Our ambition is not worthy of the blood of any Ekiti indigene.

“We therefore call on the police and other security agencies to be vigilant and Ekiti people to please be watchful. Your life and my life will not be used as sacrifice for this election.

“I want to plead with everyone to please take note that violence is not an option. I also urge the federal government to take necessary steps to safe Ekiti from further crisis.”

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News reaching our desk from, Jos, Plateau State, Jenta Mangoro to be precise has it that a 17 year old girl with the name Rachel Pam lost her life in the process of aborting a pregnancy.

JTownConnect Metro, learnt that the teen lady was said to be 3 months pregnant and was disowned by her father for being pregnant.

She then decided to take it out in other to be accepted back to the house and in the process she lost her life.

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The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted to the signing of the ‘Not Too Young To Run’ bill by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Fayose said by signing the bill, Buhari should remind himself that he was “Too Old To Run,” hence he should vacate the office of the President for the youths.

In a series of tweets, the governor said the country needs to be “totally returned to the youths who own the future of Nigeria.”

The tweet reads, “I commend the youths who championed the “Not Too Young To Run” agitation and urge them not to relent because it is not yet uhuru.

“We must totally return the country to the youths who own the future of Nigeria. Here in Ekiti, if you are above 40 years, you can’t be LG Councillor.

“We must have a Nigeria where anyone who is qualified to vote can also be voted for, not this hypocritical signing of “Not Too Young To Run” Bill by the same President who said our youths are lazy and must not run against him in 2019.

“Today in Ekiti, the PDP Deputy governorship candidate is 39 year old. He became chairman of Ado LG at 35.

“On the contrary, the APC deputy governorship candidate is 74 year old. He was chairman of Ado LG 25 years ago.

“The future of Nigeria belongs to the youths and we must handover the country to them without restrictions.

“If at 18, you are old enough to choose, you must also be seen as old enough to be chosen.

“Lastly, our President who signed the “Not Too Young To Run” should be reminded that at his very old age, he is also “Too old To Run.” He should leave the stage for the younger generation of Nigerians.”

Recall that Buhari had yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja signed the bill into law.

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According to a statement released by the Lagos State Police Command, a group of motor cyclists popularly called Okada riders stormed a Police Station at Ibeshe, Ipakodo area of Ikorodu, over alleged death of their colleague and burned down a Police van at about 10.45am on the 30th of May, 2018.
See the full statement below:
The Lagos State Police Command notes with regret the unfortunate burning of a police patrol van stationed at a black spot in Ibeshe, Ipakodo area of Ikorodu, Lagos state by irate motorcyclists popularly called okada riders, today, 30/05/2018, at about 10.45am..
The incident was occasioned by an encounter between policemen manning the black spot and an okada man plying the routes way beyond Lagos state approved time of 10pm.
As he approached the police pin down point, the police team observed that he was carrying a passenger with a big bag placed between him and the rider and so they flagged him down but instead of obeying the police hand signal, the okada man increased his speed in order to evade police scrutiny. Sadly, he ended up in a ditch and passed on. Meanwhile his associate with the suspicious bag vanished into the thin air.

However, today, 30/05/18, at about 10am, Okada riders sympathetic to their late colleague, mobilised in their thousands and attempted to burn the Ibeshe Police Post. They were resisted. So they moved and found a softer target which was a police van stationed at a known black spot in Ibeshe and set it ablaze.

In view of this incident, the police authorities in Lagos state wishes to warn all those with the penchant to burn, destroy or loot its property/armoury, that henceforth the Command will be compelled to use all lawful means including the use of firearms to protect such properties and defend its personnel.The police in Lagos will no longer standby and watch hoodlums destroy government property worth millions of Naira for whatever reason.

Any group of persons with complaints against the police action, must toe the civilised option of registering their complaints with the police authorities for appropriate action.

The CP Lagos has directed that the sixty three okada riders arrested for burning the police vehicle should be charge to court for arson. He has also directed the OC Legal to file a motion to a court of competent jurisdiction to surcharge the suspects for the purchase of another police patrol vehicle.

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The Northern Youths Forum on Wednesday stated that the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) was “politically motivated.”

The organisation alleged that the JOHESU strike was “induced by looters, fraudsters and economic saboteurs who have issues with President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration”.

Addressing a joint press conference in Jos, the National Coordinator, Maimuna Abdullahi, and Secretary of the group, Saeed Siraj, noted that the action was meant to demarket the current administration ahead of the 2019 general elections.

Noting that workers’ welfare, including conditions of service, salaries, and other emoluments should be the utmost of their employers, the group believed that the strike was in a bid to score undue political points.

NYF said: “We are bound to dissociate ourselves from the premeditated and politically sponsored strike by JOHESU which was wickedly designed to punish poor and innocent Nigerians, all in a bid to score undue political points.

“It is absolutely illegal and unheard of, to file an appeal challenging an ex-parte order; ex-parte order can only be vacated. We use this medium to call on the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, to charge the leadership of JOHESU extraction for contempt of court.

“In the same vein, we admonish the management of all the medical facilities to lay off all erring members who have refused to report for duty as mandated by the Industrial court, this lawlessness must stop now.”

The group urged the Federal Government and state governors to “take decisive action against self – seeking unions like JOHESU.”

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President Buhari while delivering his democracy speech today, said that statics have shown that Nigerians now have lesser use of their generators because of the improved supply of electricity.

“In the area of power generation, Nigerians from all parts of the country continue to report better power supply and less use of generators. This underscores the effectiveness of the methodical plan to deliver incremental and uninterrupted power supply to our homes, markets, offices and factories. The country achieved 5,222.3 MW representing the highest peak of power generated onto the national grid and delivered to customers in December, 2017. With new facilities, repairs and rehabilitations by government and private investors, generation capability now exceeds 7,500 MW,” he said

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