One of the popular Pastors in Lagos, Bishop Tom Samson, the founder of Christ Royal Church in Ikeja Lagos was heavily criticised over the weekend for riding his expensive Limo to an event.


The cleric who claimed he built his N7billion church building, Royal City without borrowing a dime also has a Rolls Royce car just like Chris Okotie.


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Creativity at its peak!

Lol....


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The Army Council on Friday approved the promotion of 227 senior officers from various ranks to the next higher ranks in the Nigerian Army.

Those promoted include 21 Brigadier Generals to Major Generals, 93 Colonels to Brigadier Generals and 113 Lieutenant Colonels to Colonels.

Those promoted include Brigadier General CM Abraham Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Brigadier General OU Obono, Acting Corps Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Artillery Corps, Brigadier General PJ Dauke Acting GOC 3 Division and Brigadier AA Nani Acting GOC 8 Task Force Division, as well Brigadier General JB Olawunmi, Acting Coordinator, Nigerian Army Aviation Corps, Brigadier General CC Okwonkwo, Commander 48 Task Force Division Engineers, Brigadier General MSA Aliyu and Brigadier General AM Jalingo, who were all promoted to the rank of Major General, amongst others.



Among the Colonels promoted to the rank of Brigadier Generals are

Colonel IY Dogara,

Colonel EO Aikhomu,

Colonel Aminu Bande,

Colonel IFD Briggs,

Colonel PA Alamba,

Colonel UU Bassey,

Colonel UT Musa,

Colonel AS Ndalolo,

Colonel AI Taiwo,

Colonel Y Hassan,

Colonel IOO Olotta and

Colonel UT Utaru.



Others include

Acting Director Army Public Relations,

Colonel SK Usman,

Acting Director of Chaplain Service (Roman Catholic)

Colonel CC Iroegbu,

Acting Director of Chaplain Service (Protestant),

Colonel DD Danfulani,

Acting Director Islamic Affairs,

Colonel SG Mustapha.

“Promotion in the Nigerian Army is an annual exercise by the Service to qualified personnel who have distinguished themselves over stipulated period of time”,Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman

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Zahra Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari shared a really sad quote on Twitter.

This is Zahra's first post since the rumored cancellation of her wedding to Billionaire son, Ahmed Indimi.

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Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai in a video clip released online lashed at Senator Shehu Sani for his immature criticism.

''Shehu Sani was elected Governor in my state with my support with my help. He has decided that the way he can position himself to be the next governor of Kaduna state is to criticize my every policy ; it is his right to do so''

''Most of Shehu Sani's criticisms are immature and senseless. But, you know, you have the right to be stupid. You have the right to be wise, you have the right to be sensible, it is a constitutional right,'' El-Rufai said.

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“College of Petroleum Resources in Kaduna to start operation January 1st”- Dr Maikantu Baru

Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai yesterday received NNPC Group Managing Director, Dr.Maikanti K. Baru and other Senior Officials from the Corporation at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna.



Governor Ahmad El-Rufai has commended the Leadership of the NNPC for their Hard Work and has Promised all necessary Support to the NNPC Group.



​NNPC Group Managing Director (GMD), Dr Maikanti Baru said on Friday, 25th November 2016 that the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is exploring the possibilities of piping crude oil from Niger Republic for refining in Kaduna.



Baru who paid courtesy visit on Governor Nasiru El-Rufa’i in Kaduna, said President Muhammadu Buhari was personally committed to the project. He said that it was important to explore alternative crude supply to Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) , which has been affected by vandalism of pipelines and age.“Due to challenges with the aged refinery and crude oil pipelines that had been breached severally, the operations of the refinery has been epileptic.



“This we are determined to resolve through various intervention methods including evaluation of alternative crude oil supply from Niger Republic through building of a pipelines of over 1, 000 kilometers from Agadem to Kaduna.“That efforts is being championed by Mr President himself.“We have already started engagements with the Nigerien Minister of Petroleum and the Chinese that are operating the field at Agadem.



”Baru also pledged to sustain efforts at enhancing energy supply to power industries in Kaduna through the development of Ajaokuta-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline, as well as development of power plants in Kaduna and Abuja.“These projects will be given special attention during my tenure.



”The GMD disclosed that the College of Ptroleum Resources in Kaduna would start operation on Januarry 1, 2017, and thanked the state government for undertaking to construct internal roads in the school.



He urged the governor to sensitise resident against sabotage of the nation’s oil assets due to its adverse effect on the community, environment and national economy.



Responding, El-Rufa’i said the corporation has assumed a new toga since Baru took over, adding that prompt remittances by the corporation to the Federation Account has remained consistent.“We are very interested in the NNPC because how well you do affects our lives as states and as a country.“This is why many of us are quite gratified you are in charge, and already results are beginning to show as remittances to the Federation Account are higher, state governors are happier than before,” he said.

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The photos below were taken in Abuja on November 21st when a helicopter belonging to the Nigerian police was used to distribute flyers to residents of the FCT.

The Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) flyers are produced in English, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and Pidgin English Languages, and according to the Inspector General of police, Idris Kpotum, who also commissioned the flyers, they are for the benefits of the generality of Nigerians and to re-emphasize that the Police is a friend.

He added that the police is accessible to all members of the public, that the public can rely on them and appreciate the need to continue to cooperate and support the Nigeria Police Force throughout the country in carrying out constitutional duties and other tasks associated with the protection of life and property.



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Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state oj Wednesday presented another round of 'tablets of knowledge' to Kuta Community high School, Kuta in line with the commitment of the government to continue to invest in education.

The Principal of Kuta Community High School, Mr Asifat Musibau who spoke after the presentation, thanked the state government for its continued support of education in the state.

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Photos of a Kenyan Politician, Hon Kahindi Geoffrey Muhambi who is a Ward representative of Kilifi North Constituency has emerged on the internet.

The politician was pictured with a woman completely naked in the stream

Facebook user, Calos Arap Sung who shared the photos wrote: "As Kilifi county is grappling with the loss of county funds to a tune of 51 milions, Mnarani MCA, Hon Kahindi Geoffrey Muhambi was busy using the same money doing what he does best"

While some people believe the photos were photo-shopped, others said the Honorable is very popular in the county for his randy behaviour.


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Kano State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Wednesday presented an estimated budget of N209, 857,330,488 for the year 2017 to the State House of Assembly for passage.

The budget was lower than that of year 2016 by N65bn.

Last year, the state budgeted a total of N274,824,600,378.00 with recurrent and capital expenditures of N157,410,532,069 and N191,940,931,633 respectively.

The capital and recurrent expenditures of the budget tagged ‘Budget for Sustainable Self-Reliance’ stood at N130, 486,682,677.00 and N79, 370,647,811.00 respectively.

The Ministry of works and Housing got the lion share of N43.72bn, education got N17.5bn, water resources got N13.5bn, health got N10.74bn and Agriculture got N6.6bn.

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Ondo Election: Judgement Between Akeredolu vs. Tinubu's Candidate, Abraham Stalled As Judge Took ill

The absence of Justice Nnamdi Dimgba has stalled hearing in a suit challenging the candidature of Rotimi Akeredolu, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Nov. 26 Ondo State Governorship Election.

Dr. Olusegun Abraham, a stalwart of the APC in Ondo, filed the suit at the Federal High Court Abuja, on the ground that the process that produced Akeredolu was illegal.

Abraham alleged that the process that produced the defendant as the governorship candidate was not in conformity with the law.

The suit is also seeking an interim order to restrain the APC from parading Akeredolu as its governorship candidate and restrain Akeredolu from parading himself as such pending the determination of the motion.

At the resumed sitting on Wednesday, officials of the court informed parties to the suit that the Judge was ill and unable to attend the day’s sitting.

Consequently, lawyers representing both parties picked Dec. 6, as the next adjourned date for hearing of the case.

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FIFA has told Lazio that they must pay Ogenyi Onazi all outstanding salaries on or before November 29, or face further sanctions.

The Super Eagles midfielder left the Italian club for Trabzonspor in Turkey last summer, but they have failed to pay him for the final two months of his contract.

He eventually dragged Lazio to the world football governing body, when he was tired of waiting for his money.

“FIFA have given Lazio till November 29 to pay Onazi or face their wrath. He is being owed two months’ salary,” a source informed AfricanFootball.co.

Onazi was in action for Nigeria early this month, as they defeated Algeria 3-1 in a 2018 World Cup qualifier played in Uyo.

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He was pictured rocking a snapback at the APC governorship campaign rally in Ondo state yesterday.


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Daniel Essien Etor, Enyimba Football Club’s forward, has dramatically proposed to his girlfriend.
The footballer proposed to his girlfriend, Simi Silas at the centre of the pitch of the Area 3 Sports Complex in Abuja at the end of a match in memory of his late father on Monday.
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With his teammates from Enyimba – Chinedu Udoji, Emmanuel Anyanwu, Razak Aliyu, Moses Ocheje, Kelly Kester – watching on, Etor knelt down before asking the pretty model and geography graduate of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria for her hand in marriage.
“I said yes,” said Etor’s Adamawa State-born girlfriend. “I love him. I am so happy, I don’t even know what to say.

“We became friends four years ago and I knew this day will come but I did not know it will be here. It was shocking!”

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced the official squad lists of the Super Falcons and the seven other teams ahead of this year’s Africa Women’s Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.



The list which is made up of 21 registered players, was announced on CAF’s official website on Wednesday morning.

This year’s AWCON kicks off on November 19 to December 3.

Full Falcons squad:


1. Ibubeleye Whyte, Rivers Angels FC

2. Faith Ikidi, Pitea IFF (Sweden)

3. Marvis Ohale, Rivers Angels FC

4. Osarenoma Igbinovia, Bayelsa Queens FC

5. Onome Ebi, FC Minsk (Belarus)

6. Ngozi Ebere, PSG Ladies FC (France)

7. Chioma Wogu, Rivers Angels FC

8. Asisat Oshoala, Arsenal Ladies FC (England)

9. Desire Oparanozie, Guingamp FC (France)

10. Rita Chikwelu, Umea Ik FE (Sweden)

11. Esther Sunday, Trabzon FC (Turkey)

12. Gladys Akpa, Rivers Angels FC

13. Ngozi Okobi Vittsjo FC (Sweden)

14. Evelyn Nwabuoku, Guingamp FC (France)

15. Ugo Njoku, Rivers Angels FC

16. Alaba Jonathan, Bayelsa Queens FC

17. Francisca Ordega, Washington Spirit FC (USA)

18. Halimatu Ayinde, Minsk FC (Belarus)

19. Ijeoma Obi, Sunshine Queens FC

20. Uchechi Sunday, Incheon Daeyko Women (Korea)

21. Rita Akarekor, Delta Queens FC

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A report making the rounds online has it that three brothers of the same parents from Chokoneze in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Imo State, accepted Islam 2 days ago.

Their names were also changed after the change of religion; Chinonso now Hassan, Chika now Musa. Chibuzor now Abdulrahman.

They are now in Islamic school in Kaduna state to have basic Islamic education.

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Nigerian Movie Industry is doing really well, with incredible acts from talented artistes. While we have amazing acts from singular actors over the years, noteworthy is that there are also families who have joined the movie industry.

1. The Eyiwunmi (Rays):

This family definitely needs no introduction if you are conversant with Yoruba movies’ adverts because each time the film they featured is being advertised, names like Murphy Ray Lasun Ray, Muka Ray, Mama Ray, Baba Ray will be mentioned while their fans still waiting for Children and Grandchildren Ray to make the list. Their late father, Eyinwunmi Ray was a great pioneer of the Yoruba theatre industry before moving to home video. After his death, his children took over and ever since then, they are tremendously doing well for themselves.



2. The Afolayans:

It all started with their late father, Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade Love), in his lifetime. The foremost filmmaker raised a lot of bars. Asides acting, his vocal dexterity was also a plus, he produced soundtracks for movies before he died. He was one of the greatest film makers in Nigeria. Even before his death, the late movie icon initiated some of his children and family members to his line of business and his good will is still working well for them. In Afolayan Family, virtually all Ade Love’s children are into acting. Not just to act but to produce, sing and make sound tracks for movies like their dad. To start with is his first son, Kunle Afolayan who became popular after he played the role of Arese Jabata in Saworo Ide by Mainframe Production. Today, Kunle is one of the successful actors in Nigeria. He’s rated among filmmakers who produces big project movies not only in Nigeria but worldwide. Kunle, Aremu, Gabriel, Moji as well as their aunty, Toyin Afolayan a.k.a Lola Idije are hosting their father’s colourful flag. And there’s this touch of style and excellence in what they do.


3. The Amatas

Possibly one of if not the only quintessential celebrity family with each member having distinctively unique famous attributes that sets them apart individually and puts the family at the top of history. With a combined net worth of success in film production, acting and directing, the Amata family’s success spreads across various areas of the entertainment industry, including film, television. The eldest of the Amatas, Zack took a bit of a break in the early 2000s after enjoying a brilliant career from the 80s through the 90s with his brother, Fred and took a back seat in the 2000s when his son, Jeta Amata came of age to shine. Ruke Amata was another member of the family that found his space despite his brothers’ fame and fit into the production part enjoying behind the scenes fame. If the success of the senior Amata had been viewed great, the injection of Mbong Amata, who was married to Jeta and got divorced years after, was another interesting part to this family in Nollywood. Jeta redefined the clan’s film making abilities and successes taking it more to the international world with stories inherent in the African culture.

4. The Edochies

The Edochies have become one of the most popular families in the Nigerian movie industry since the patriarch; Pete Edochiemade his foray into the industry almost three decades back. Pete remained one of the forces and popular faces that reigned supreme in the hay days of Nollywood and still hold his own as one of the oldest and talented in the industry. The baton to Pete’s legacy has been passed on to his sons, Linc and Yul Edochie. Though Yul remains the most popular, Pete is proud to have successfully passed on the baton while he’s still interpreting roles.

5. The Kosokos:

Dad, Jide Kosoko, has been a frontliner in the movie industry after emerging one of the most sought after in the Yoruba movie industry [in the early 90s. For several years, he ruled the viewing scenes and later emerged the president of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners- a position he held for eight years and wormed his way into the English speaking genre of Nollywood. Jide has become one of the most respected and well loved actor of his time. Jide’s success rose to an enviable state when his daughters Sola Kosoko, Bidemi Kosoko and late wife, Henrietta Kosoko proved their worth and found themselves a comfortable space in the movie industry.

6. The Adebayos: Adebayo Aremu Salami popularly known as Oga Bello was born on May 9, 1953 in Lagos, but he’s a native of Ilorin, Kwara state. He started acting at the age of 11 in 1964 with a group called Young Concert Party. He led late Ojo Ladipo’s Theatre Group which was later named Awada Kerikeri Theatre Group.

Adebayo was inspired by watching Television series peoduced by late Huber Ogunde called the Village Doctor.
His first appearance was in a Yoruba film by Dr. Ola Balogun titled Ajani Ogun, where late Ade Love played the lead role. Apart from that, Adebayo has many children amongst who are also in the Yoruba Film Industry. They are Omolara Adebayo, Femi Adebayo, Sodiq Adebayo, Kemi Adebayo and his oldest wife, Risikat Ejide, the CEO Ejide Movie Production. Femi and his elder brother, Wale first acted In the yesteryears’ movie titled Owo Blow by Tade Ogidan. Sodiq is a location manager and he produces movies. In Adebayo family, there are movie producers, director, actors and actresses as well as marketer. The family has the largest number of people in the industry. It is very easy for them to produce movies which ultimately made them number one family dominating Yoruba movie genre.


7. The Omobolanles: Sunday Omobolanle aka Papi Luwe, his second wife, Peju Omobolanle, and their son Sunkanmi Omobolanle also make one of the foremost families in Nollywood. Their father, Papi Luwe is one of the foremost Yoruba comedians in the industry, with his son, Sunkanmi and Wife, Peju doing well too.

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The Executive governor of Kano State, Governor Umar Ganduje today inspected the ongoing construction of an underpass and a flyover at Katsina Road by Kofar Ruwa Junction.


The governor further added that his administration will continue to judiciously use the states revenue to further develop the state.

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Ex-President, Gen. Obasanjo requested for Made- In-Aba shoes 2 weeks ago. They were delivered to him last night from Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State.

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PHOTOS: Ondo AD Guber Candidate Olusola Oke Welcomed By Mammoth Crowd At Campaign FlagOff

The Campaign FlagOff of Chief Olusola Oke at the Democracy Park in Ondo State.

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Well known for his tough lectures, popular Islamic scholar and preacher, Sheik Muyideen Bello is at it again.

Bello has said a Muslim man will be doing himself more harm by marrying just one wife, but instead he will advise such a man to start with two. He made this known in one of his lectures titled Legal Marriage.

He said: “Allah said a man should marry any kind of woman he likes. As a man, if you want to marry a fair-complexioned or dark woman, marry her. Allah said we should start from two women. I know women will not like to hear this. If you have to marry, start with two women, which is what the Quran says. The Yorubas have a saying that a man with one woman isn’t a real man. For instance if you are married to one wife and she over-salts your food, you have just one wife. You don’t have a choice than to eat the food or buy food outside.

“I have received so many messages from people that why should I encourage polygamy. I tell them, is it me encouraging polygamy? Allah said you should marry two, three, four. Allah said if as a man you know you can’t take care of them, then marry one. Then if you are a me and my wife kind of man, the implications are too many. As Muslims, four women is the maximum a man can have, have two living with you then if you have two houses outside, you put the other two there. The implications in marrying just one wife are too many.”

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See how this logic proves all Yoruba men are gentlemen

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President of the Christian Association of Nigeria and Senior Pastor of the Word of Life Bible Church Warri, Ayo Oritsejafor, turned a year older on Thursday November 10th. His wife, Helen Oritsejafor organized a birthday ceremony for him at their church in Warri today.

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PHOTOS: Gov Umar Ganduje Pictured With Children At Anuja Airport As He Retuns Home From Egypt

The Executive Governor of Kano State Governor Umar Ganduje on his way to Kano from Abuja after returning from an official visit to Cairo Egypt.



These kids saw the Governor at the airport now in Abuja and came to greet him. The little girl's name is Mazeedah.


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This herd was spotted along galadimawa road, Lokogoma, Abuja. Road users say the cows are a constant nuisance to them. The cows can be spotted every morning as they leave their base and every evening as they return. Hasn't grazing been banned in Abuja?. More photos after the cut.

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Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has promised Super Eagles players $10,000 for every unreplied goal they score against Algeria, in today’s 2018 World Cup qualifier.



He made this promise, when he visited the team at their Le Meridien Hotel camp Friday night, accompanied by his predecessor, Godswill Akpabio.

“The Governor has made us a promise of $10,000 for every unreplied goal against Algeria,” a top official disclosed to AfricanFootball.

Governor Emmanuel had donated N10million to the Eagles, after they defeated Tanzania 1-0 in September.

The cash reward was later converted to camp allowances by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) .

Nigeria will be seeking to extend their lead at the top of the African qualifying Group B, when they host Algeria on Saturday.

The Super Eagles defeated Zambia 2-1 in Ndola in the first round of fixtures, while Algeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Cameroon.

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Governor Abubakar Badaru is set to construct 90 mosques in Jigawa as 78 construction companies have submitted bids for the contracts.

Alhaji Muhammad Musa, Chairman, Tender Board Committee for the project, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Dutse.


Muhammad, also the Permanent Secretary, Administration and Finance, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, said that three mosques would be constructed in each of the 30 constituencies of the state.

He gave the assurance that due process would be followed in awarding the contracts, adding that the Technical Evaluation Committee for the bidding would be fair.

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