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The Nigerian Film Industry was not spared from the turbulence that rocked the ship of 2016. The industry witnessed several deaths of top rated artistes, that graced local and international scenes. Some of which are:

1. Bukky Ajayi (82): Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Ajayi died on July 6, 2016 after an unsuccessful battle with heart-related issues. Her big break into Nollywood was her role in the Village Headmaster in the 70s. In March 2016, the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) awarded her with the 2016 ‘Industry Merit Award’.


2. Veteran Actor, Festus Aguebor. Festus Aguebor, died on February 23, 2016. His cause of death was undisclosed and was a shock to all his fans. He was known for his roles in Igbodo and Family contract. He is believed to have been in his 70s.

3. Actor, Fred Ebhoria Ekata: Fred died on May 17, 2016 from a kidney related disease which plagued him for a year and left him bed-ridden. He loved to play elderly roles in Nollywood films.

4. Actress, Henrietta Kosoko (53): Actress Henrietta Kosoko, wife of veteran actor Prince Jide Kosoko died in June, 2016. She died in R-Jolad Hospital, Gbagada, Lagos. She became famous after her lead role in the Nollywood film, Omolade which was produced by her husband.

5. Yoruba actor, Abdul-Lateef Titilope Ashimiyu aka Alfa Lateef:
Nollywood Yoruba actor, Abdul-Lateef Titilope Ashimiyu aka Alfa Lateef died in June, 2016. He was known for his roles in Odunlade Adekola’s movies. He died as a result of Malaria. He was buried in at his family house in Ile Egbaunta, Agunpopo area of Oyo town.

6. Actor, Isiaka Adewale Najeem. Actor Isiaka Adewale Najeem died on August 7, 2016 at a church Lagos. His cause of death is still a mystery and he was buried the same day.

7. Elder Maya Martins Njubuigbo: On September 30, beloved veteran Nollywood actor Elder Maya passed away after months of battling with a liver illness. His death was announced by fellow actor Yomi Fabiyi was the first to reveal it on Instagram.

8. Mulikat Adegbola: Veteran Actress, Mulikat Adegbola popularly known by her stage name Ashabi Iya Adinni passed away on December 3, 2016 after a brief illness.

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The Lagos State Government on Friday said it could not commence the sale of its Lake Rice on December 15 as earlier planned to ensure that plots to hijack the project was averted.


The Special Adviser on Food Security to Governor Akinwumi Ambode, Mr. Sanni Okanlawan, said that the rice would now be on sale from next week

The government had planned to sell the rice at N13,000 per 50kg bag at the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development area headquarters from Dec. 15.

Okanlawon said the government was installing mechanisms for Lagosians to celebrate the best Yuletide without hiccups posed by money bags.

He said, “We are working out the modalities to make sure that what the government intends to sell at N13,000 was not hijacked and sold to Lagosians at N15,000, that is what we do not want.

“From all indications, hopefully, by next week Lake Rice will be out, so, we want everything to be in place before it is out.”

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Renowned Nigerian filmmaker, Onyeka Nwelue has launched a political party named PP.

Progress Party is mainly for Nigerian youths, he said.

Based in the UK, Nwelue called on Nigerian youths to come together and join hands with him to exit President Muhammadu Buhari from office.

He wrote this on his Facebook wall:

#ProgressParty

There is no electricity if you meet surgeons who know what they are doing. And if they have a blaring generator in Nigeria, there are other problems - they don't have the things needed. The hospitals in Nigeria are jokes! A few private hospitals still have to fly in foreign doctors. Even when the Nigerian public officers get sick, they jet off to India, Germany and the US. You can hear them proudly say these things. No iota of shame.

It was so heavy for me today that I said to my mother, 'I'm tired!' She only went to bed after midnight as she kept looking at me and thinking. She came to my room and said: "Nna, I understand!”

People have laughed when I said I want to have an organized control over Nigeria. I know people who came to Nigeria to contribute and the system changed them. We can't keep running. I'm never going to acquire any other citizenship. I will not. I have had the opportunities too, but I will not. I will stick with Nigeria, but whether Nigerians love it or not, we have to find a solution to our problems.

Our parents have failed. My parents suddenly agreed that they failed and they want us to correct the mistake they made. We can't fail our children now. We can change Nigeria. We can get a metro system, we can have a shift in our mentality. We can restore the dignity of the Nigerian. We can see pride in our passports again. You can laugh all you want.

Not to sound mischievous, some of us still have the privilege to run away, but if you're surrounded by poverty-stricken people, all you will feel is rage and angst.



Nwelue is an assistant visiting professor of African Studies and Literature at Manipur University Imphal, India.

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, 14 December, 2016 in Abuja presented a budget of N7.30tn for 2017 before a joint session of the National Assembly. The president said that N2.24tn, representing 30.7 per cent of the 2017 budget, would be committed to capital expenditure aimed at pulling the economy out of recession as quickly as possible. He said the capital expenditure was increased from N1.8tn in 2016 to N2.24tn in 2017.

The president also announced N2.98tn as recurrent expenditure for the 2017 fiscal year.

Other states that have also submitted 2017 budgets include:

1. Kaduna State: Governor Nasir El-Rufai in October 2016 presented a budget proposal of N215.9 billion for the 2017 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. In the budget, a total of N130.3 billion, representing 60 per cent of the budget was for capital expenditure, while N85.5 billion, representing 40 per cent of the estimate, was for recurrent expenditure.

2. Lagos State: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in November presented the 2017 budget proposal of N813 billion to the House of Assembly, assuring that the budget will be judiciously implemented to continue the massive infrastructural renewal and the enhancement of Lagos as one of the foremost tourism and investment destinations in Africa. The governor, who christened the budget as “The Golden Jubilee Budget” as it coincides with the State’s 50th Anniversary, said it would focus on physical infrastructure, while social sectors especially health, education, youth and social development will be given adequate attention.

3. Nassarawa State: Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Thursday, 15 December 2016 presented an Appropriation Bill of N67.013 billion for 2017 to the state House of Assembly for consideration and passage.

Mr. Al-Makura, while presenting the bill christened “Budget of Reformation’’ at the floor of the state assembly in Lafia, said the budget was in compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS). According to Mr. Al-Makura, N37.012 billion, representing 55.2 per cent of the budget is for recurrent expenditure while N30 billion, representing 44.7 per cent is earmarked as capital expenditure for 2017 fiscal year.

4. Ekiti State: The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 presented a N93.4bn Budget for 2017 tagged, “Budget of Higher Height” to the state House of Assembly in Ado Ekiti. The governor also announced that he would go to the mountain to pray on December 14 and return on December 21 with predictions for Nigeria.

The governor, who was clad in a military camouflage while presenting the budget to the lawmakers, said that the recurrent expenditure for the 2017 appropriation bill was N55.02bn which is 59 per cent of the budget, while capital expenditure was N38.42 bn or 41 per cent of the estimates. The budget is 33 per cent higher than the N70.5bn presented for 2016.

5. Delta State: Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on November 10 presented a budget proposal of N271 billion for 2017 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. Presenting the budget on the floor of the House, Okowa said N152 billion was for recurrent expenditure while N119 billion was for capital expenditure. The 2017 budget proposal is slightly higher than the 2016 budget estimate of N268 billion.

6. Abia State: Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State in September flagged-off the State’s 2017 Budget Defence He christened it as “Budget of Prudence and Self-Reliance”, Governor Ikpeazu said “we will work towards it; we may not realize it 100% but we will certainly grade ourselves and say whether we made it 80% or 90%”.

7. Kano State: The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, in November presented a budget proposal of N210 billion (specifically, N209,875,330,488) for the 2017 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly.

Under the proposal, which the governor tagged “Budget of Sustainable Self Reliance”, N130,488,682.677 was projected for capital expenditure and N79,370,647.811billion for recurrent expenditure.

Mr. Ganduje said the budget would be funded by an expected internally generated revenue of N143.7 billion and N99.990 billion expected federal allocations.

8. Anambra: Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra on Tuesday December 6, 2016 presented a budget proposal of N115.5 billion before the State House of Assembly. According to Mr. Obiano, a total of N58.9 billion will be spent on capital projects, while N56.6 billion will go to recurrent expenditure.

This, he noted represents a ratio of 51 to 49 respectively just as the previous year. He said the estimate was premised on the basis of N305 per dollar exchange rate and a projected price of $42 per barrel of crude oil.

9. Cross River: Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Monday, October 31, 2016 presented a 2017 Appropriation Bill of N301 billion to the House of Assembly. Presenting the budget, Mr. Ayade said it was intended to project economic activities in the state, and would focus largely on the construction of the 260 kilometres super highway and the deep sea port. According to him, a total of N226.48 billion representing 75.2 per cent of the budget is for capital expenditure, while personnel cost and overhead stands at N56.78 billion and N17.93 billion, respectively.

10. Ogun state: Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun on Tuesday, November 22 presented a total budget of N221.129 billion for the 2017 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The budget, titled, “Budget of Repositioning”, represents an increase of 10.45 per cent compared to the 2016 budget. Mr. Amosun, while presenting the budget, explained that the recurrent expenditure will cost N102.82 billion or 46.50 per cent of the budget, while capital expenditure will take N118.306 billion or 53.50 per cent.

11. Zamfara: Zamfara State governor, Abdul-Aziz Yari, has presented a budget of over One Hundred and Seven Billion Naira (N107bn) for the year 2017 to the state house of assembly.

The governor proposed the sum of over N70 billion naira, and the sum of over N32 billion naira as capital and recurrent expenditures respectively.

He said the 2017 proposal was higher than this year’s proposal with a sum of over six billion naira, explaining that implementation of last year’s budget was adversely affected by the global economic recession also being faced by the country.

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This list is not in all complete, as we will surely do updates of other states.


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The holidays are here again, and everyone is excited about it. For so many people, it is time to travel to see loved ones, and do so many wonderful together. It also behoves on everyone to be conscious of the environment that we live in, also considering the security situation in the country. So many people have been victims of kidnapping, ritual killings, etc. Here is a look at some helpful ways you can keep yourself safe.



1. If you're a first-time traveller to a place, have a trusted travel guide: During Christmas, it cannot be displaced that so many people leave their base to celebrate at some other places – some of which they have not been before. If you are among these people, ensure you have a tour/travel guide. Don't be overly-excited of the new atmosphere such that you want to explore the place on your own. Stick to a travel guide who knows the ins/out of the whole place.

2. Ensure you walk in daylight or in pairs: Much more than any time of the year, December is a time to be very conscious and cautious. Whatever keeps you late at night for most times of the year should be avoided in December, and during Christmas. Ensure you have your plans properly mapped out that you arrive your destination in daytime, and if it is unavoidable to be home early, make sure you walk in pairs – it guarantees a level of safety.

3. If you're travelling, keep your travel plans offline: If you are planning to travel during the holiday season, be sure to keep your travel plans off your social media networks. Never post where you are going, when you are leaving, or when you will be back. This is prime information for a thief because he will know when your house will be empty. Even if you have the highest-level of security on your Facebook or Twitter accounts, posting this personal information is never recommended.

4. Notify a neighbour, or close associate if you're travelling: If you are planning to go out of town during the holiday season, be sure to notify a trusted neighbor. Ask the neighbor to keep an eye on your house and report any suspicious activity. Make sure your house looks like somebody is at home to prevent a burglar. It is also important to let your close associates know where you are off to so they can quickly detect if something goes wrong.

5. Don't hangout with a stranger: As much as the internet age has afforded us the opportunity to meet and connect with new people and friends from other climes, it is safe to advice that one should have a second thought on hanging out with newly-met friends at this time. Dates could be inviting and destructive. Weigh your options very well before hanging out with someone you just met via social networks, emails or telephone conversation.

6. Maintain frequent communication: Your mode of communication with people should be heightened at this time. Be in touch with people as much as possible. Especially loved ones, and close friends, communicate your movements with them so they can be assured everything is all right.

7. Keep you keep your social media profile active: Ah, very importantly, you have to be reachable! Don't go offline at this time! If you've a device that easily saps power, now is the time to get one of the small mobiles that conserves power, such that if the other one goes off, you can easily switch your active line to another device. Your social media accounts are also key at the time. A tweet, a Facebook post, an Instagram photo share can let people know that you are alive. So, as much as possible try to maintain an active social media presence so your followers can quickly know if something is wrong.

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All of the above is to ensure you are safe, and to have a happy holidays!


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After several months of battle for the conclusion of the outstanding elections in Rivers State will end today, as voters across 1,840 polling units in the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State, will come out to vote for candidates of their choice.

Violence and electoral fraud marred the March 19 rerun election, such that the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) withheld the result of some LGAs while the result of seven of Local Government Councils was cancelled out rightly.

The twenty one constituencies where the elections will hold are:

Rivers East,

Rivers West,

Rivers South East,

Akuku-Toru/Asari Toru,

Degema/Bonny,

Okrika/Ogu-Bolo,

Etche/Omuma,

Ikwere/Emohua,

Khana Gokana,

Eleme/Tai/Oyigbo,

Opobo/Nkoro/Andoni,


Eleme,

Gokana,

Asari-Toru I,

Asari-Toru II,

Andoni,

Khana II,

Etche II,

Ikwere,

Bonny, and

Degema


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Like Nigeria’s ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, who called the then All Progressives Congress, APC candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, to concede defeat in the 2015 Presidential election, Ghanaian’s incumbent President, John Mahama, has called Nana Akufo-Addo, his major opponent in the presidential election, to concede defeat.


Mahama, called Akufo-Addo to congratulate him on his victory, just before the electoral commission announced the final winner.

Akufo-Addo said on Twitter that Mahama called him "congratulating me on winning the 2016 presidential election".

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged the public to disregard the speculations that it had commenced the sales of its application forms for 2017 UTME by some group of persons.


The board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, debunked the speculations in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos.

According to the statement, the Registrar of the examination body, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has expressed disappointment with the development and calls on Nigerians to ignore the claims.

The statement read in part, “The public is hereby notified that JAMB has not commenced the sales of its application documents as advertised by some unknown and desperate persons.

“They are to disregard any website or individuals claiming to be in possession of these documents and offering same for sales.

“We are putting finishing touches to innovation and changes to ease the challenges associated with the procedure of application for the 2017 all Computer-Based Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

“We are looking forward to announcing the commencement of the sales of these documents very soon,’’ the statement quoted the registrar as saying.

The statement advised the public to feel free to contact the board for clarification on its activities through its website or contact numbers whenever they were in doubt.

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Fatima Abdullahi Ganduje is just not another pretty face, the daughter of Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is a First Class graduate of the American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State. The human rights activist is the founder of Let's Talk Humanity, a Non-Government Organization, devoted to providing educational services to children, disabled and impaired; youth education and women empowerment.

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The United Kingdom has adopted a new visa application process for Nigerians, British High Commission on Friday announced.


Spokesperson of the commission, Joe Abuku, said the new process is only a bit different from the previous one.


The new process, which takes effect from December 5 for customers applying for a UK visa in Lagos, Victoria Island and Ikeja, would bring applicants benefits from digital improvements to the UK visa application process.


“TLSContact (responsible for UK Visa Application Centres in Nigeria) will scan your supporting documents whilst you’re at the visa application centre, and then return your original documents to you,” the statement said.


“They will then send these (electronic) documents to UKVI, with your passport and application form, and visa officers will consider your application in the usual way.


In order to avoid delays in the visa application centre, the Commission requested applicants to ensure they complied with requirement to provide all documents in A4 size, while any other documents smaller or larger than A4 should be photocopied onto A4 sized paper.

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The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has stressed the need for Nigeria to develop its own plan capable of effectively addressing the current economic downturn.


Fashola, who spoke while delivering a lecture on “Freedom from Fear, Choices before the New Generation” to mark the 42nd convocation of the University of Benin, Edo State, said that Nigerians must overcome their fears and use their natural resources to create solutions and improve their lives.

While addressing the graduating students, he said, “We will not pray our way out of recession; we will plan and produce our way back to prosperity and out of recession and you are the freshest, youngest and most energetic workforce we will have to work with.

“You are the new batteries to power the engine of growth of our country. Your choices must be clear, free from fear, not reckless but driven by analytical thought, questioning and probing and ultimately determined by convictions.”

According to him, young Nigerians must, like their counterparts in developed countries, free their minds from fear, rather than depend solely on spiritual answers to the problems.

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VIDEO: Pastors Commands Church Members To Eat Live Wires, Gives Alcohol As Anointing Water

Apostle Philip Sithole of Divine Word Ministries in Hammanskraal is making the headlines after he reportedly commanded his church member to touch live wires and also got another drunk through anointed water.

This only comes after a doom insecticide-spraying pastor from Limpopo became a global topic for spraying his congregation with an insecticide killer to supposedly 'heal' the church members

In the video released by The Daily Sun, Apostle Philip Sithole first announced that he would command people to touch live wires and they will not get electrocuted.

He then invited a lady out to the podium and ordered her to touch live wires, before asking a man to drink from an anointed water, who instantly got drunk and lost his balance.



See video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1wdt7Oj7fE

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An unidentified man has come out begging for forgiveness after sleeping with a Luo man’s wife in Kenya. According to Tuko News, the man’s manhood shifted to his kneels after he had sex with the man’s wife.

Many believe the man put a curse on his wife after finding out she was cheating.


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However, it has been revealed that the humiliation may not be down to the ladies performance alone as their luggage did not arrive at the host country before the match.

One of the players who confided in a Brila FM journalist said that they (players) had to play the match without having their underwears on.

The team crashed out of the tournament despite a 2-1 win over Canada.


SEE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS BELOW:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW9AUaDgreY

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Senate President Bukola Saraki has told the BBC Hausa service that he acquired only 5 per cent of his wealth when he entered into politics.

Saraki, who is currently under investigation by the federal authorities over allegations of falsely declaring assets when he was Governor of Kwara State said acquired 95 per cent of his wealth before he entered politics.


He acknowledged that there was corruption in the country, but said his wealth was a result of coming from a blessed family and hard work.

He said he was confident that he would be cleared of the charges against him and he would continue to serve in public office.

The senator also said he had not evaded tax – an accusation highlighted in the Panama Papers because it was a legal firm that established the company on their behalf..

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Pandemonium broke lose on Monday when a car exploded and started burning in front of the Benue State Government House.

Reports say the car was on its way into government house when it exploded and caught up in heavy inferno. The explosion sent those present running as it was thought to be a terrorist attack.

The timely intervention of the Fire Service men stopped the fire from causing more havoc.

The driver was successfully evacuated from the car.

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Nigeria Is Structured for Wealth Sharing, Free Money Not Wealth Creation – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu said Friday said Nigeria is structured wealth sharing and guzzling and in dire need of redemption.

Ekweremadu said the time for free money is over and the time has come for Nigeria and Nigerians to retrace their steps as the country is already neck deep in economic recession with the attendant hard life and escalation in inflation.

The deputy Senate president said this at the investiture of the 15th President of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria.


He said it was unfortunate that the country was not structured for wealth creation and economic prosperity, but for wealth sharing and guzzling.

The Deputy Senate President said however there was hope for the country only if professionals do the right thing, assuring that while the National Assembly will continue to make laws for the good governance of the country, the attitude of the people and government must also change.

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3 internet fraudsters in their 20s have been nabbed by the Nigeria Police Force. The Oyo State Police Command, they were uncovered following a tip off from the public.



Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adekunle Ajisebutu gave the names of the suspects as Lanre Sadiq, 26; Sunkanmi Daramola, 28, and Opyemi Adebayo, 26. He said the police have been on the trail of the suspect since Tuesday before their arrest on Wednesday.



Ajisebutu, who spoke on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Samuel Adegbuyi, said: “The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three internet fraudsters who, until their arrest, were into cyber crime popularly known as Yahoo plus. Their arrest, he said, was made possible following a tip-off by members of the public.”

He added that they were picked up at their criminal hideout at Soka area around 6:30a.m. yesterday by the command’s anti-kidnapping squad. During interrogation, he noted, the suspects confessed to being internet fraudsters and that they had defrauded many innocent victims, who they referred to as clients. Exhibits, which he said were recovered from them, include four laptops and charms.

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Super Eagles Continue Rise In FIFA Rankings, Now In World Top 50 And Africa’s Best 10


The steady rise of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the FIFA ranking continued with the latest rankings released for the month of October by the world soccer governing body.


Since the appointment of Gernot Rohr as coach Nigeria have been enjoying a steady climb up the table, thanks to his perfect starts as manager with three victories from his first three games as coach.

Nigeria picked up two high profile win in the period under review beating Zambia away from home 2-1 and Africa’s highest ranked nation Algeria 3-1 in Uyo.



Comfortably on top of their group standings for the World Cup 2018 qualifiers, the victory over Algeria helped them gained more points due to the place of the Foxes in the rankings prior to the game in Uyo.


Super Eagles climbed 10 places and are now 50th in the World and in so doing broke into the top 10 highest rank foot playing nation in Africa as they are now 7th on the continent.

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A document which was released on November 16th, shows that Dbanj signed a memorandum of understanding with a technology company on October 19, 2012, for the promotion of a concert organized by his media house, D’Kings Men Media LTD.

Apparently, the contract states that Dbanj would be personally liable for the payment of the sums of money in the event of D’Kings Media failure to pay.

When D’Kings Men media failed to pay back, Mindhub Technologies called for the repayment from Dbanj and he reportedly paid only $260,000 and N8,600,000, leaving the outstanding sum of $240,000 and N6,400,000.

The company has now taken the issue up legally.

They’ve made it known that all efforts made by them for him to pay proved abortive. In his bid to pay the aforementioned outstanding sums, Dbanj issued a Skye Bank cheque No. 10000039 on December 29, 2013, in the sum of $240,000 in the name of Henry Ojogho, Mindhub’s Vice Chairman.

The cheque was returned unpaid due to lack of funds in the Dbanj’s account. D’banj issued another GT Bank cheque No.00000046 dated January 20, 2014, in the sum of N15, 000,000 in favour of Mindhub and it was also returned unpaid.

Consequently, MindHub filed a suit in 2015 against Dbanj to recover the sums of money. The case is currently before Justice Oyebanjo of the High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja Division and would be due for hearing on December 9, 2016.


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News reports reaching www.newshelm.com has it that burnt bodies were found inside the River under Kara Bridge on Lagos Ibadan expressway.



The Road is SHUTDOWN!!!

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The executive governor of Kogi state has today, Monday 14th Nov. resumed official duties after weeks of seeking health care outside the country.


Here are photos of him resuming work today:


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Inauguration ceremony of Godwin Obaseki as Governor of Edo State.

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Chief Chikwe Udensi, former national chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON and the guber candidate of Progressive People's Alliance (PPA) in Abia State has been accused of brutalizing his wife, Dinma Udensi and threatening to kill her.


The story was shared on Facebook by one Irene Amos Abbot, Mrs Udensi's niece. Narrating the sad story on Facebook she wrote, "Former ALGON national chairman and PPA gubernatorial candidate for Abia state 2015 Chief Chikwe Udensi is a violent abuser and has decided he'll kill his wife Dinma Udensi who's my aunt.

It started as normal couple arguments then slaps to minor beatings, and now major beating to the extent of almost disfiguring her. She has tried to endure but it's getting worse each day so No she will no longer stay in this marriage and die. NO WAY!!!

She has asked for divorce and he beats the hell out of her for bringing it up, because it'll dent the image he has made society believe of him, she's currently under lock and keys and he's not letting her go out.

She sent out an SOS and has asked that her story be made public.
He's very influential with the police force so it's almost impossible to rely on them. He constantly threatens to kill her or take away her kids if she sneaks away.
She has tried to leave many times but security is tight.

She's terrified of him and is a shadow of herself but after years of domestic violence she has become bold enough to go public about it.
If nothing is done, God forbid her corpse is the next we'll see!
This isn't the first, second or third time, it has been happening and she's had so many hospital visits to treat the injuries inflicted on her by him.

Chikwe Udensi is a womaniser, a violent abuser, arrogant and almost heartless.
I'm calling on human rights activists, lawyers and just anyone that can help fight free this woman, No one deserves to die in marriage NOBODY!

Please share till this goes viral, Chidinma is asking that this be made public before she's beaten to death. PLS PLS share as if she's your sister, niece, daughter, sibling till help comes. If you can help or know anyone who can help, kindly mail: savechidinma@gmail.com
God bless"

Mrs Udenzi shared a short video of her brutalized face today. See video below:

https://web.facebook.com/irene.amos3/videos/10211445230355166/



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Wizkid

Total – 30 awards

2010 - Dynamix All Youths Awards.
2011 - The Headies, MTV Europe Music Awards, Dynamix All Youths Awards, MOBO Awards, City People Entertainment Awards.
2012 – Nigeria Entertainment Awards (x2), The Headies (x2), BET Awards.
2013 – City People Entertainment Awards, Ghana Music Awards, 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.
2014 – 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
2015 – The Headies (x2), Nigeria Entertainment Awards (x2).
2016 – MOBO Awards, African Pride Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards (x3), Ghana Music Awards.

Davido

Total – 33 awards

2011 - Dynamix All Youths Awards (x2)
2012 – Kora Awards, The Headies, Channel O Music Awards, Nigeria Music Video Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards (x3).
2013 – The Headies (x2), Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
2014 – African Muzik Magazine Awards (x2), BET Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, Nigeria Music Video Awards, Ghana Music Awards, City People Entertainment Awards (x3), Ben TV Awards.
2015 – MTV Africa Awards. Nigeria Entertainment Awards, African Muzik Magazine Awards, Peace Achievers Awards.


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Governor Adams Oshiomhole has set up 19-member Transition Committee to ensure smooth handover of administration to Godwin Obaseki on November 12th, 2016.

Peter Okhiria, Chief Press Secretary to Oshiomhole disclosed this in Benin on Monday.

Okhiria said Prof. Julius Ihonvbere is Chairman of the Committee while Messrs Henry Idahagbon, Osarodion Ogie, John Inegbedion and Aihanuwa Eregie are members.


Others are Joe Okojie, Igbinidu Inneh, Joseph Eboigbe, Taiwo Akerele, Sen. Domingo Obende, Aisosa Amadasun and Rev. Emmanuel Egharevba.

Elder Pius Omofuma, Theo Okoh, Ben Ogbebor, Mrs Magdalene Ogbebulu, Mrs Benedicta Attoh, Osaze Ojo and Ahmed Mamudu are also members.

Godwin Obaseki had won Edo gubernatorial election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress on Sept. 28.

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Well, be as it may, Nigerians have taken solace in sport betting. It’s now a new normal in Nigeria to see young people, especially, on the streets and queues strugling their way to place their bets on the five major leagues in world football. The English premier league, Spanish Primera la Liga, Italian Serie A, German Bundesliga and the French league. Other minor leagues are also not excluded. In short, Nigerian youths have seen sport betting as another way to make put food on their table.

Why do many Nigerian youths engage in Sports betting? Here are reasons why.

Unemployment: The high rate of unemployment in Nigeria has been responsible for the wild spread of sport betting in Nigeria, with so many youths pouring their money into it to get returns on investment. It is a two-way thing; others may have lost out but a lot of them have made huge cash. And it has put food on the tables of many as well.

Influence: Sports betting is pervasive such that it is viewed in Nigerian society as 'normal thing - 'almost every body around you is involved and this serve as a ready influence.

Love of Sports: The love of sports by many Nigerian youths is also the reasons behind sport betting. Nigerians are sport lovers.

More engagement in sports: Besides the money a lot of people make from sport bettings, it has also polished their engagement in sports, in that they keep close tabs on games that they have staked on.

Economic Condition: The economic condition has given way to why many Nigerian youths engage in sports betting. The environment is not safe for businesses. Some don't even have such enough huge capital to start up. They rather go for sport bettings- that they don't have to to spend much on.

It is a Pot of Gold: Access to fast, risk free cash is one of the reasons many people engage in sports betting. It is stress free, and direct access to cash. Greed also comes into play. It could be tagged as a 'business' that you invest with as little as N50 to win as much as any amount, if the predictions are correct. Who wouldn't be enticed with such bait?



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The second daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, Fatimah got married to Yau Gimba Kumo, a former banker, on Friday.

Here is the video of the wedding ceremony that took place at the palace of the emir of Daura in Katsina state.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN38_h_cl9U

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