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Social media platforms played a major role in sharing videos and images of all that was happening at the wedding of Fatima, the daughter of billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, to Jamil, the son of former IGP, MD Abubakar. Bill Gates, Femi Otedola, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Aisha Buhari, politicians and business moguls graced the event.

The Twitter community has been buzzing ever since, with lots of tweets about the event but a number of them reminded Nigerians that the 24th was scheduled for the prestigious Headies Award.

Known to be a symbol of rewarding creativity, passion and excellence in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry as this year happens to be the 12th edition of the event.

The Headies was scheduled to hold at the Eko Hotel Convention centre with at least 3 days of preparation to give an amazing event.

The announcement was made and the ball was rolling afterwards, only for the management of Eko Hotel and Suite to announce to the organizers that the scheduled date has been booked by the presidency to celebrate an occasion. The occasion date happened to fall on the setup date for the event.

The organizers had to adjust all their initial plans as this news came as a shock to the entire team, leading to a shift to a later date.

The 12th edition promises to be the best event ever experienced.

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Professor Idowu Olayinka, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan on Wednesday revealed that the institution would expel about 328 students for what he called ‘shameful academic results’ in the recently concluded 2016/2017 academic session.

The UI’s Vice Chancellor, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan Wednesday blamed the situation on the absence of Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination test before the affected students were admitted.

Olayinka revealed further that the university compiled the list of the affected students following the “meeting of the University Senate held on March 19 and 20 to deliberate on the 2016/2017 academic results of the final year and non – final year students.”
He said the affected students did not meet up with the minimum condition approved by the university Senate.

He said, “One out of every nine of the 100 level students did not meet the minimum condition to retain their studentship,” he said.

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The UN says it has allocated 11 million dollars (about N4 billion) to help 60,000 internally displaced people in Borno and other humanitarian operations in North-east Nigeria.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said nine billion dollars (about N3.2 billion) would be used to provide life-saving aid for some 60,000 people displaced by ongoing Boko Haram crisis in Borno.

The UN relief agency explained that the money was an allocation from the UN-managed country-based humanitarian assistance fund.

The UN quoted Mr Edward Kallon, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, as saying: “The crisis continues to displace thousands of vulnerable women, children and men every week.

“Many have gone through unspeakable hardship and the UN and its partners remain committed to help alleviate their suffering.’’

Set up through the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF), the assistance includes two million dollars (about N720 million) in support to the UN Humanitarian Air Service for frontline responders in the region.

“This UN fund give us the flexibility to prioritise those who are most in need of aid and act swiftly for the good of the people of north-east Nigeria,” Kallon said.

The UN said the North-east region’s humanitarian crisis, sparked mainly by Boko Haram’s years-long insurgency, remained one of the most severe globally.

“In the worst-affected states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe, at least 7.7 million people are in need this year, with about 80 per cent, or 6.1 million, targeted for humanitarian assistance.

“The nine million dollars allocation will help fund 15 projects supporting humanitarian rapid response in areas affected by large-scale conflict-related displacements, particularly in the northern parts of Borno, along the Maiduguri-Monguno axis.

“In just three months, the close to 30,000 people who have fled violence in hard-to-reach areas are in dire need of food, water, shelter, clothes and medical services.

“Additionally, the funds will help scale up the response near the border with Cameroon in eastern Borno – Gwoza, Bama, Dikwa, Kala-Balge, Monguno, Askira/Uba – and northern Adamawa – Madagali – where approximately another 30,000 have arrived following military operations.

“Finally, the funds will also help maintain UN Humanitarian Air Service operations, crucial to reach and deliver aid in remote areas of the North-east, especially where roads are unusable,” the UN said.

It explained that under the leadership of Kallon, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, the NHF is managed by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

This is to provide flexible and timely funds for basic life-saving support, the UN said, adding to date it has raised 48 million dollars (over N17 billion) in contributions and pledges.

The NHF is one of 18 country-based pooled funds and was launched during the Oslo Humanitarian Conference for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region in February 2017.
The contributions and pledges were realised through the generous support of Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Ireland, Switzerland, the Republic of Korea, Canada, Spain, Luxembourg, the Arab Gulf Program for Development, Malta, Azerbaijan and Sri Lanka.

Of that 48 million dollars, 33 million dollars (about N12 billion), including this latest N3.2 billion allocation – has now been allocated to various organisations in support of the humanitarian response in North-east Nigeria.

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Please I need your reply very fast on this issue in other to know the next step to take and please I need more clarification on their admission process.

Will they write post utme or collate only your o-level result and your jamb score. I also wish to know the amount of their school fee staring from 100l to 600l.

Thanks in anticipating

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One of Nollywood's classiest actresses, Daniella Okeke is celebrating her birthday with very colourful photos.

Nollywood actress, Daniella Okeke turned a year older today.

The curvaceous actress shared stunning photos to mark the milestone.

In 2013, she starred as "Joke" in Lagos Cougars, a role that earned her the Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination at both the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards and 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. She hails from Imo State and she is 31.

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Report reaching DAILY POST from Benue has it that Ugboju in Agatu is currently under herdsmen attack.

It was gathered that the community has been taken over by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.

The attack, sources said, has forced many residents to desert their homes for safety.

“As we speak now, Fulani herdsmen have surrounded Ugboju community in Agatu LG area of Benue State, shooting sporadically and invading the land,” Ikwulono John Anthony, a Supervising Councilor in Agatu said Monday night.

“Those in authority and security men should take note and swing into action as a matter of urgency, please. I am equally informing the concerned authorities now as well,” the councillor added.

This invasion came barely 24 hours after herdsmen killed at least two persons in Ole-Gobidu in Agatu.

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Popular media personality, Denrele Edun, has reacted to the return of Big Brother Naija housemate, Khloe to the house.

The reality show took a fresh twist on Sunday, when Khloe and Anto returned to the competition.

Denrele, who is one of the biggest fans of BBNaija took to his twitter page, addressing Khloe as ‘a big comeback’.

“Nothing is cooler and more attractive than a big comeback, and that’s Khloe! Khloe!

“KHLOE: the comeback kid you can’t hold down for long! Welcome back to the #Bbnaija2018 house!

“Now let the real show begin!”

Meanwhile, Khloe has revealed her new plans for few weeks left in the house.

According to her, she had learnt her lesson and won’t let her emotions get the best of her this time.

Recall that K-brule and Khloe were disqualified after receiving three strikes for provocation.

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Annie Idibia is a wife that knows how to keep the love flowing between her and her husband 2face.

Their marriage anniversary was up on the corner and Annie gave 2face a nice and pleasant surprise that he really loved.

To celebrate the anniversary, Annie Idibia pleasantly surprised her husband by flying him to Ghana without him having any idea of her action.

Annie revealed this through her social media platform, on how successful her plan was and she was indeed happy.

“And he was pleasantly surprised, flew him to Ghana and he had no idea” she wrote.

In recent times Annie was in a war of words with one of her follower who had tried to tarnish the image of her husband, the lady went on to lay accusations that she and 2face had a good time together in a hotel in Detroit, United State in 2014.

She was of the opinion that 2face was a cheat and will continue being a cheat even after marrying her.

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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife Dolapo; the Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, on Friday attended the wedding reception of Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s daughter, Hajiya Fatima, and her groom, Jamilu Abubakar in Lagos.

Prominent persons at occasion included wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari; Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara; the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi; and others.

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Military high command has rubbished speculations that there was no troops presence at Dapchi, Yobe State, when the Boko Haram terrorists returned 105 of the 110 kidnapped students of the Government Girls Science and Technical College (GGSTC), on Wednesday morning.

Rather, the insurgents were allowed unhindered access and exit because of a ceasefire agreement.

The military authorities which made the clarification insisted that troops were battle-ready but could not confront or challenge the terrorists because of the deal reached between the government, the military, the negotiators the terrorists and diplomats.

Theatre Commander of the Operation Lafiya Dole, Major-General Rogers Nicholas, who made the revelation, said the girls were actually released to the military at various locations in the area.

He made the clarification on a live television programme monitored in Abuja.

“As part of the deals to get the girls out… there were alternative efforts. Military efforts were also going while diplomatic efforts were on. At a particular point in the discussion, a truce was reached and a ceasefire was organised so that these girls are not injured and so that these girls are not killed in the military efforts that we are embarking on.

And the terrorists having seen the efforts we are making decided that it was time for them to release the girls because the girls were also inconveniencing them.

“And based on the truce that was reached, they requested that we allow them pass through to drop the girls where they picked them.

“It was based on that truce, which is part of all military operations the world over; even that is happening in Syria and other places, there were times that you have ceasefire either to allow relief materials or medicals or exchange of prisoners.

That same (method) was adopted here. We had a truce and a ceasefire was organised and then we allowed them to drop the girls where they picked them. That was the situation.

“And we also picked the girls from where they dropped them. While some of the girls went home to meet with their parents before we got to where they are, we were able to pick some of them and were able to get most of them back to the hospital for treatment.”

Gen Nicholas, who noted that the counter-insurgency operations is ongoing, however, pointed out that there is a break for now because of the ceasefire agreement between the government, the negotiators and the diplomatic arrangement.

“There is a time frame for the ceasefire after which our operations will continue. The ceasefire is actually that we put restrictions in some operational area but other operations are ongoing in other areas.

The only reason the military operations would not continue is if the terrorists agree to surrender.Otherwise, there is no going back on fight against terrorism.”

Still basking in the euphoria, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured parents of Liya Sharibu and Dapchi community that she will not be abandoned.

Buhari in a statement by one of his media aides, Garba Shehu, said his administration was committed to the freedom of the only Dapchi schoolgirl still in captivity as he was to the girls’ freedom when all 110 were in the captivity of Boko Haram terrorists.

The statement read: “The Buhari administration will not relent in efforts to bring Leah Sharibu safely back home to her parents as it has done for the other girls after she was held back by the terrorists over her decision, as reported, not to convert from Christianity to Islam.

“President Buhari is fully conscious of his duty under the constitution to protect all Nigerians, irrespective of faith, ethnic background or geopolitical location and will not shirk in this responsibility.

“The president is equally mindful of the fact that true followers of Islam all over the world respect the injunction that there is no compulsion in religion.

“To this effect, no one or group can impose its religion on another.

“His heart goes out to the isolated parents who must watch others rejoice while their own daughter is still away. The lone Dapchi girl, Leah, will not be abandoned.”

On Wednesday, 105 of the girls were returned to Dapchi by some Boko Haram terrorists.

While five of the girls were said to have died in captivity, Liya Sharibu, the only Christian among them, was detained for allegedly refusing to convert to Islam or wear the hijab.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has dismissed allegation by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the abduction and release of the schoolgirls was stage-managed as erroneous and extremely dishonourable.

In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said such postulation portrayed the PDP “as insensitive, unpatriotic and unworthy party.”

Mohammed said since the release of the Dapchi girls were negotiated by friendly countries and reputable international organisations, it would have taken a conspiracy of global proportion to have stage-managed the adoption and release of the girls.

“As we have said many times since the abduction of the Dapchi schoolgirls, no government is exempted from its own share of tragedies. What makes the difference is the way such tragedies are managed.

“Whereas it took the PDP all of 18 days to even acknowledge the abduction of the Chibok girls in 2014, the APC Federal Government acted promptly and responsively when the Dapchi schoolgirls were abducted on February 19, hence their quick release,” he said.

The Minister said it was unfortunate that the PDP that failed as a ruling party had also failed as an opposition party “going by its insensitive and crude response to the release of the Dapchi schoolgirls.”

The PDP had taken a swipe at the Presidency alleging that both the abduction and the release of the girls were stage-managed for political purposes

The National Chairman and the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prince Uche Secondus and Mr Kola Ologbondiyan – had at different news conferences demanded the probe, arrest and prosecution of all those involved in the alleged saga.

Also reacting, the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha ascribed the quick release of the girls to display of political will by President Buhari.

Governor Okorocha, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo, maintained that Buhari’s commitment to the schoolgirls’ release justifies his strength in dealing with such national challenge.

He noted that since the president came on board, he has continued to match his words with action.

“There is no other way to describe the quick return of the Dapchi Schoolgirls than to say that it was a demonstration of high level of political will and dedicated leadership, because if the reverse had been the case, the story would have been different.

He added that if the previous leadership had also exerted same political will or leadership, the Chibok girls would have perhaps quickly regain their freedom.

Notwithstanding, the apex socio-cultural Igbo organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday, described the abduction and release as stage-managed deals.

It said it was the height of serial, inglorious pathological deceit and hoax the country has ever witnessed in the recent time.

In a statement issued in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Uche Achi-Okpaga, Ohanaeze maintained that the incident wa a “good plan” marred by poor execution, asking rhetorically: “Which paradise on earth were the girls kept so neat for three unfriendly weeks?”

The statement partly read: “The latest drama of the Dapchi Schoolgirls’ release is the height of serial and inglorious pathological deceit and hoax. In their bid to make unfounded and unthinkable comparison (with the regime of Goodluck Jonathan), President Buhari and his hegemonic Fulani cabal become antithetic as they are contradictory.

“Apparently, in a hurried orchestra to display their high dexterity of quick response to the manipulated abduction (as against the snail pace approach of the then Jonathan’s regime), the “good plan” was marred by poor execution.

“Over 100 girls appearing in new and neat dresses with their big bags of different makes. The thought provoking questions are: “Did all the girls dress for a religious or social outing shortly before their abduction? Were they allowed to bring their new clothes on abduction or were they taken to a boutique for their fine “uniforms” before they were brought back?

“For the first time in history, instead of dropping them in an undisclosed point, the abductors brought back their captives amid cheers and jubilation from observers and even security operatives who were said to have been on their trail for three weeks now.

“Which paradise on earth were the girls kept so neat for three unfriendly weeks? So, the government knows the abductors and negotiated with them even as they are still killing Nigerians in tens and hundreds?”

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Talented and veteran actor, Mike Ezuruonye is back to take the cinemas by storm with his latest production titled, ‘Divorce Not Allowed’.

After the success of his last cinema work, Brother Jekwu, the actor and producer took lessons and comments from the previous works and came back with a new comedy production with a strong message on relationships and family.

The hilarious movie parades an array of stars such as Bolanle Ninalowo, Iyabo Ojo, Angela Okorie, Eniola Badmus, Mike Ezuruonye and other worthy actors who were stellar in their delivery.

Divorce Not Allowed centers on issues young couples face in marriage and how their resolutions sometimes threaten to shake the foundation of their love. The comedy-drama takes you on a hilarious journey through the minds of three married men who sometimes wish life could go back to when they were single and free.

Reacting to the movie, the producer and director, Mike Ezuruonye was ecstatic that the movie was finally concluded and ready for the cinemas.
The movie is set to be in cinemas nationwide from Friday, April 13, 2018

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Afro-fusion star singer, Burna Boy made an attempt to correct the notion about the common use of Afrobeat, during an interview on Radar Radio. The singer said contrary to popular opinion, only FELA does Afrobeat.

The term ‘Afrobeat’ has become a commonly used term in the current Nigerian music community.

A Nigerian music journalist named, Dennis Peter, in his article about music activism in Afrobeat, stated that “Afrobeats simply lumps every contemporary genre of music being made in Africa into a giant blob.”

Indeed, several artistes have claimed Afrobeat as their preferred genre of music but Burna Boy has come out with a contrary opinion.

In his interview with Radar Radio, where he was referred to as the “King of Afrobeat”, Burna Boy corrected the journalist by stating that he makes Afrofusion music and not Afrobeat.

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Divorced former Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha is filled with mixed feelings as she celebrates the 11th birthday of her first daughter, Nicole Igwegbe.

The USA based diva went down memory lane to recall all she went through in the hands of her ex-husband’s family members.

She shared a before and after photo of the birthday girl on Instagram and this touching story follows:

“1 and 11.. how time flies..

Lord I am humbled. Thank you for your many blessings upon her life. Lord you favored me and blessed me with the most gracious daughter in the household of the igwegbe’s. Despite the many battles from the enemies of Igwegbe’s household, you showed me mercy and gave me strength. I became a mom in the midst of a raging storm“ .

I was threatened constantly that “you will never marry my brother, you will never be a mom, you will be barren, I will kill you, I will rather die than have you bear my brother’s kids or step your foot in my father’s house, you and your children will be bastards”. For no just cause.

Simply because I was an actor, I was dragged to every police station in Lagos, assassins were constantly sent to my home. I was shamed on every national News paper/tabloids like a common thief and was made an object of caricature because I was in love with your father as he did me.

My crime was wanting to settle down like every other young woman. Through it all, I remained silent and pleaded my case before God.

You o lord covered my shame and gave your final judgement. You blessed me with Chigozie and it’s been endless blessings since then. Lord continue to silence every roaring lion and enemies of our household.

May every stone thrown at us be the solid rock upon which we build our foundation. May your grace never depart from her for she brought me comfort, peace and many blessings.

Continue to protect her from all who have been fighting tirelessly to deny her her due place in her father’s home and the joy of growing up with her father like every girl deserves.

Chigozie Being your mom was the best Job I ever had and continue to do till the day I close my eyes in perfect peace. I Love you child of mine.
Happy 11th Birthday Nicole. We love you and are proud to be your parents.”

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Nollywood Ghanaian-Lebanese star Majid Michel and his lovely wife Virna were spotted with the new born child of Yvonne Nelson.

The child is a mixed race offspring, carrying both African blood and European blood in her.

The couple paid Yvonne Nelson a visit last week Monday where they were spotted having their first encounter with the mixed race girl.

The actor was all amazed with the sight of the new born child as he could not hide the amazement while looking the baby from the hands of his wife.

The baby girl was born on the 29th of October 2017 in Accra Ghana. Yvonne Nelson was heavily criticized for choosing to have her out of wedlock, the actress seems not to be disturbed by this act as she has issued that she is happy to give birth without getting married saying it was what she and her man wanted.

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Nigerian Nollywood actor and lover boy Jim Iyke is set to go back to the University of Benin very soon. The University of Jos graduate will be taking a trip to visit benin city which is the capital of Edo state to promote his new work.

The actor will be officially launching his movie titled ‘Love Bird’ in the cinemas and it is schedule for Edo state.

On Friday 6th April 2018, the actor will premiere his new movie ‘Love Bird’ at Kada Cinema, 111 Sapele road, Benin City.

After that on Saturday 7th April, Jim Iyke will be visiting the film house Cinema which is opposite the University of Benin main gate for the official premiere of the highly anticipated comedy movie.

Jim Iyke is a multitalented script interpreter; he has shown this during the past years with his acting prowess.

Jim Iyke as also tried venturing in as many businesses as possible so far as it pays. In the past he had delved into the music industry sometimes in his career, he released some songs which didn’t make wave even when he featured Tuface in one of his track.

The Yoruba demon cast is now gradually abandoning acting as he steps into directing.

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40 million naira is worth a landed property in Lagos or Abuja yet someone is carrying such heavy amount of money in disguise as a hairstyle.

Chika Lann is an international model whose root is of Nigeria, the model has revealed how much she spent on this unique hairstyle that so far has only been worn by her.

The Model and Fashionist has revealed that she loves to stand out with her style as she can spend any amount or go through any kind of stress in other to accomplish her sole aim of looking different.

She disclosed this in an interview with Pulse, she was asked what her source of inspiration is over this style of hair and she said;

“I’ve been asked on several occasions about this question. Sometimes is not really easy to understand my personality. I love to be unique. Because when you look around you will see that everyone style look alike..

.. And i’m the kind of person that can spend any kind of money.. And go through any kind of stress or inconveniences just to stand out from the crowd. Talking about my hairstyle, this hairstyle is worth 40 million naira”.

Issokay so one person will be carrying 40 million naira on her head and the federal government and EFCC will not come and probe her, this is the highest level of corruption.

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Nollywood actresses Susan Peters and Halima Abubakar have publicly aired their dirty linens and told the world that all is not well between them.

It all started after a post shared by an international online site was reposted by Halima Abubakar, the actress reflected on the post saying it touched her deeply especially as she was going through a similar situation.

Some of her friends dropped their comments including Co actress Mercy Johnson who made a funny comment, it was at this point that Susan Peters thought she could join in the ‘fun’ only to be slammed mercilessly by Halima who accused her of neglecting her for two years.

A brawl ensued with Susan claiming Halima had blocked her, Halima however denied blocking the actress from reaching her on any platfoi!
See the conversation below…

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Nigerian popular Nollywood producer and director Tchidi chikere took to his instagram to joyfully celebrate his dear wife. His wife Nuella Njubigbo was a year older on Sunday 18th March and the producer could not hold back his efforts but to heap lots of praises and admonish the script interpreter on her day.

The devoted husband and father shared pictures of his wife as he penned down a hearty birthday message for her, wishing her an amazing birthday.

Chidi who in his post said he met his wife on her birthday and each birthday marks another year on their love journey.

With the photos he share was accompanied by this sweet words;

“You are the Silence of the Sun rays.. Lights up.. Warms.. Supports life.. Yet doesn’t make noise. We met on your birthday… so every birthday is an anniversary. Happy anniversary boo… Happy birthday lovey.” Tchidi wrote.

Tchidi Chikere married his heart throb Nuella Njubigbo, a Nollywood actress on 28th March 2014 after his earlier marriage with Sophia.

His marriage with Nuella flared up negative comments as many fans picked on Nuella calling her a husband snatcher. But since then they have been able to build their home and marriage on love and trust.

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Chief Victor Umeh, senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has said that Igbo people have not been treated well in Nigeria.

Umeh who spoke to Indepent also said that any Presidential candidate who denied Igbos their right will not be voted coming 2019 general election.

According to him, Whether any body argue it or not, the Igbos have not been treated well in Nigeria.

‘‘I have been doing my utmost best to be part of discussion going on in the Senate and I hope to over time bring the plight of Ndi Igbo to the floor of the Senate; how the Igbo question will be addressed in Nigeria.’’

‘‘The Igbo people have not been treated well, whether they argue it from now till next year, it won’t solve any problems.’’

There are a lot of things the Igbo people need in Nigeria and they have been denied that. So, as we move on it will be part of national dialogue.

This is the time for telling the truth. Anybody who refuses to give Igbos their due respect, refuse to give them their rights, I assure you for the next general election Igbos will not support that person.’’

We want to see national integration where Igbo people have equal rights with the rest of the country. Anything they are doing in Nigeria, we want everybody to exist. We want Igbos to have their own rights.

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Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim, who is a great fan of Big Brother Naija housemate, Teddy A, has reacted to the 8.41 per cent vote he got as announced yesterday on the eviction show.

Teddy A got a total of 8.41 per cent votes, while Miracle got a total of 27.98 per cent, more than three times Teddy A’s.

However, Juliet Ibrahim says there seems to be a manipulation of the votes.

On Instagram, she wrote, “Yes,Teddy A votes seems fishy,

“Most people were splitting votes that should not be the case, it is a game. We need to be for one person only until he’s evicted this is not good for us.

“We are one and we can make this happen nexttyime.

“Please no more splitting votes.”

DAILYPOST had reported that Big Brother Naija housemate, Anto was evicted, following her nomination for possible eviction alongside six other housemates.

There was also a change in the game on Sunday as BBN host, Ebuka announced that viewers at home, now have the power to bring back two housemates evicted from the show.

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Mother to Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate, Leo Dasilva is dead,

Leo, who was evicted alongside his strategic partner, Ifu Ennada lost his mum on Sunday.

The evicted housemate while sharing a photo of his late mother, revealed he had buried her according to Muslim rights.

He wrote, ”March 18, 2018. The worst day of my life. I lost my mother and I had to bury my mother today according to her Muslim rights. I remember the day of the Big brother auditions,you forced me to go, you said “you can win it for your business”.

”You said so far I’m myself, they will adore me. You set the pace for my life. You gave me everything. Today I felt like I could not breathe.

”Your legacy is that of the greatest woman I have ever known. Rest in peace Alhaja RMO Sanni. Rest in peace legend. Thank you for everything. Till we meet again.

”Thank you to everyone that has supported me through this ordeal. I’m sorry I couldn’t pick calls.”

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Wizkid has in an interview revealed that he is not a one-woman man and that he cannot see himself sticking to one woman for the rest of his life.

He said this in an interview with On Air Personality, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi on Beat FM, Lagos.

He said that he has a lot of girlfriends and they are all aware of each other as he has not hidden this part of himself from them.

He also added that monogamy is not for everyone.

When asked if he could see himself sometime in the future settling down with any one of these women, he said; “that’ll be very hard, because i have a lot of women who are dear to my heart”

Recall that Wizkid, 27, has 3 children with 3 different women, Sola Ogudugu, Binta Diallo, and Jada Pollock.

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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers:

1. Senator Ali Wakili, chairman senate committee on poverty is dead. The senator was said to have died in the early hours of Saturday, in his Abuja residence.

2. Report says no fewer than eight persons have been reportedly killed by a fresh outbreak of meningitis in Bugaje ward in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

3. Report also has it that five persons, including a first year student of the Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, have been allegedly killed by herdsmen in Ugboha, Esan South East Local and Odiguete Ovia North East Local Government Areas of Edo State.

4. The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said the state cannot continue to bury her citizens as a result of continuous attacks by suspected herdsmen. Speaking at St. Bernard’s Primary School, Ugwu-Okpoga, the governor assured that killing of Benue people had come to an end.

5. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has asked candidates of the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidates whose results have not been released yet to be patient with the board as all results will be processed and published soon. This was disclosed by the Head of Media of the Board, Dr Fabian Benjamin.

6. Residents of Achalla -Umana, mgbakwu in Awka North local government area of Anambra state were thrown into mourning on Friday when a 66-year old woman committed suicide in her room. The deceased, identified as Uzoaku, a mother of two, was said to have hung herself with a rope.

7. Former Catholic priest and popular Uyo-based cleric and radio preacher, Rev. Fr. Patrick Henry Edet, ​is now married. He tied the knot with his fiancee, Inyene Akpan in Akwa Ibom on Saturday after his traditional marriage on Friday.

8. President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday graced the wedding reception of Vice President, Osinbajo’s daughter, Damilola Osinbajo and her husband, Oluseun Bakare. The reception which had many dignitaries in attendance held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

9. Founder of Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has declared that herdsmen killings will not stop anytime soon. He explained that his conclusion was based on the fact that “someone’s body language” is empowering them.

10. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has bowed to pressure and amended the part of its 2018 May/June Examination that clashed with the Friday Juma’at prayer. The affected subject is Chemistry 1 and 2, which was originally slated for 2pm to 5pm on Friday, April 20, 2018. Director of Public Affairs, WAEC Nigeria, Mr Demianus Ojijeogu confirmed the change. The paper will be delayed till 2.30 or 3pm the same day.

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Gabriel Oche Amanyi is today celebrating the birth of his mother as he shares inspirational throwback photos of them before he made it in life.

Gabriel Amanyi popularly known as Terry G gushes over his mother as she turns a year older today.

The eccentric singer takes to his Instagram page to gush about how adorable she is. The singer also asked everyone who knows his mother's school to feel free to come and party with him starting from 5pm today.

He wrote; "Happy birthday sweetheart ... If you know my mums school, feel free to come and flex from 5pm till u belle full.... Let's celebrate her ... She's so adorable, she knows that I love her so so much,tho shes not on instagram so no need for the fake shii... #"

Gabriel Oche Amanyi, 31 is also a music producer. He is widely known for his eccentric dress-sense, controversial lyrics and awkward identity.

See more photos:

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Nigerian popular and beautiful screen diva Omotola Jalade has been called out after her throw back photo surfaced online. Well the debate is getting hot as many believe she was not this light skinned as of the early years she ventured into Nollywood.

Some people believe it is because she has acquired money, considering that money can do almost all things.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, has been accused of using bleaching creams to change her skin color so as she will be loved and accepted.

Most people that knew Omotola Jalade at the early stage of her acting career claimed she wasn’t fair in complexion compared to the lady that just celebrated her 40th birthday.

A throwback photo of her which is reported to have been taken on set some years ago is responsible for this outburst between fans.

See the comments from the fans below;

“Let’s be real here…we all love her but the truth still remains that she changed or what people would call toned her color…”

Another said “Please do not mislead people, do your research as a blog. The picture on the left was a character picture taken on the set of “Ties that bind,” a movie Omotola Jalade shot in Ghana with Hollywood actress Kimberly Ellise. She was darkened and had to add weight to act as a local Ghanaian woman who had lost many children to abuse. #Tiesthatbind.”

A fan stated on a popular Instagram page “Well the left was a movie scene but the Omotola Jalade I grow up watching is not yellow in color. Her skin used to be chocolate.”

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Ali Nuhu Mohammed (born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian film actor, producer, director, dancer and script writer He acts in both Hausa and English movies and is often referred as the "King of Kannywood" by the media, Kannywood referring to the Hausa film industry headquartered in Kano, Nigeria.

The actor was married on March 14 2003 to his lovely and beautiful wife Maimuna Garba Ja Abdulkadir and the marriage has grown stronger.

Ali is considered to be the most popular Hausa actor in the world. In terms of social media presence, he has almost 145,000 followers on Twitter, 1,600,000 on Facebook and 581,000 plus on Instagram. Ali is by far the most interactive Kannywood star on social media and the most followed male celebrity in the Kannywood industry.

Still with this fame, he has been able to put his marriage together even getting advances from his female fans he has been able to paddle them aside and face his wife.

The marriage between the pair has given birth to two children a boy and a girl named Ahmad Nuhu, Fatima Nuhu for the couple.

There were reports of the actor planning on taking a second wife but that didn’t materialize.

The actor is a scandal free actor as far as Nollywood is concern, no records or reports so far.

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The producer of the just concluded Celebrity housemates reality tv show Kemi Otegbade is a wanted woman.

Word reaching us is that since the show ended on the 11th of February 2018, she issued dud cheques to the finalists. Cheques that have since bounced upon presentation in the bank and she has switched off her phone since then.

Leaving the winner Eniola Badmus and the runners up Ruggedman, Chelsea Eze, Jnr Pope, Yomi Fashlanso and Doris Simeon searching for her.

More information has it that the Police are about to get involved, because it is a crime to issue dud cheques.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/producer-kemi-otegbade-is-wanted-for.html

According to several online reports, this lovely couple or rather ex-couple are trending online after deciding to make their separation public. The husband identified as Mr Omorode revealed that he and his estranged partner, Doris are no longer together following their divorce yesterday in Delta state. The man also revealed that his ex-partner who is now a free woman should not come near him neither will he go near her.


Journalist Sapele Oghenek shared the divorce update online in pidgin English. Read below;

DIVORCE NOTIFICATION!!!
12/03/2018
MARRIAGE SUPPOSE BE WEYTIN TWO INDIVIDUALS DEY COME TOGETHER AND STUDY EACH OTHER BEFORE DEM TAKE THE BOLD STEP TO GOD ALTAR. BUT AS THIS CASE BE SO, THIS COUPLE DEM DON DECIDE TO PART WAYS AND DEM WANT THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO KNOW.
MAKE UNU READ THEIR OFFICIAL STATEMENT BELOW:
“FROM THE COUPLE MR OMORODE AND DORIS , WE JUST DIVORCE NOW, BECAUSE THE THING NOR WORK. IT IS GOOD TO DIVORCE THAN FOR ONE TO DIE IN MARRIAGE, I, MR OMORODE HAVE DECLARED THAT DORIS OMORAKA IS A FREE WOMAN. SHE CAN MOVE WITH HER FRIENDS FROM NOW UPWARDS. IN CASE ANYBODY SEE OR SAW HER FROM TODAY 12TH OF MARCH 2018, THEY SHOULD KNOW THAT I OMORODE AND DORIS ARE NOT TOGETHER AND SHE IS NOW FREE. I OMORODE HAVE DECIDED THAT DORIS SHOULD NOT COME CLOSE TO ME PLEASE, AND I WILL NEVER GO CLOSE TO HER. PLEASE INFORM SAPELE, DELTA STATE ,NIGERIA AND THE WORLD AT LARGE THAT WE ARE DONE. THIS IS THE COUPLE FINAL DECISION FOR PEACE TO REIGN”
SIGNED MR OMONODE.
THAT NA THEIR FINAL DECISION AND DEM INITIATE AM FOR PEACE TO REIGN SO THAT WE NOR GO RECORD SAD NEWS.
UNU DOOOH OOOO.

Some people have reacted to the couple’s divorce news, some people are in support of what they did why some are not in support;

Some social media users wrote;

I JUST THINK 2 MONTHS IS TOO SMALL FOR PARTNERS TO KNOW YOURSELVES. AS LONG AS THERE IS NO FORM OF ABUSE OR VIOLENCE, THINGS CAN BE WORKED OUT. OVERTIME THINGS WILL GET BETTER AND YOU’D KNOW EACH OTHER’S THOUGHT PATTERNS. MARRIAGE IS AN INSTITUTION OF LEARNING. HOW YOU GOIN KNOW ALL ABOUT YOUR PARTNER IN 2 MONTHS? IT TAKES YEARS.
THE FACT IS THAT THEY HAD A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP AND EXPECTED A HEALTHY MARRIAGE. IT JUST DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY. THE SIGNS ARE ALWAYS THERE BUT PEOPLE CHOOSE TO IGNORE IT.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/too-hot-to-handle-see-couple-who.html

A Nigerian student identified as Uju Pious Ejikeonye, from Imo State, has died after jumping from the 13th floor of his condominium. According to various reports, A Nigerian student identified as Uju Pious Ejikeonye, from Imo State, has died after jumping from the 13th floor of his condominium in an alleged bid to escape Malaysian immigration arrest.

According to reports, the incident happened yesterday, at Sri Puri Condominium Kuala Lumpur. The deceased, a student of the City University, Kuala Lumpur, was said to have heard noise from the officers and decided to flee.

This is not the first time a Nigerian will die while escaping from Malaysian immigration or police officers, According to another news report in the Malaysian Star, an online news portal, A Nigerian student simply identified as Osazuwe who is from Edo State, was staying with friends when police stormed the place and in a bid to escape, he decided to jump from the window instead of being caught and probably sent to jail.

The incident happened when a student had lodged a police claiming his girlfriend had been kidnapped by Osazuwa and his gang. The boyfriend said he received a call from a suspect who demanded RM40,000 for the release of his girlfriend, also a Nigerian student here.

According to police, We suspected the kidnappers were people that the victim must have known.

Malaysia police said the victim’s boyfriend cooperated with the police in their investigations and he managed to coax the suspects into giving him more time and told them he was gathering the funds.

Mohd Adnan said when police ambushed the unit located at the condominium’s 13th floor, there were three Nigerian men and two local women.

The police managed to find the victim’s location on Monday. She was being held in a condominium unit in Taman Melati, Ampang.

We formed a team to raid the condominium unit and moved in on the suspects at about 5 pm.
Upon seeing the police, the suspects attempted to escape. The raiding team arrested two women and two men.

The gang thought they could get money quickly by carrying out this crime, but look what had happened — it has just gone awfully wrong
The suspect who died was in his 20s and we are still trying to establish his full identity.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/nigerian-student-found-dead-fleeing.html

In a bid to saturate the pressure mounted on it by the commander-in-chief, President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Army has given marching orders to its field commanders to immediately bring to an end the wanton killings in Benue, Taraba and Adamawa and other trouble states or face court martial. The Army also warned arsonists and killers in the volatile states to desist from their acts or face decisive action by troops. This is coming just as Makurdi, the Benue State capital, has been beefed up with heavy security ahead of President Buhari’s visit to the state today.

A statement by the director of Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen Texas Chukwu, yesterday noted that the Army and other security agencies are already working assiduously to identify and arrest all those involved in acts killings “regardless of their disposition in the society, including government functionaries.

“We have warned our commanders on the ground to take decisive actions or face court martial,” the Army spokesman threatened. Chukwu said the attention of the Army had been drawn to the continued disturbing, senseless killings and wanton destruction of properties in the three states and that accordingly, the Army authority “strongly warns the perpetrators of these crimes to desist forthwith”. He further stated: “We would like to unequivocally reiterate that the Army Headquarters warns the arsonists and the killers to stop or face decisive action by troops.

Our Rules of Engagement (ROE) are clear on arson and murder. “Therefore, no such criminal acts would be allowed in any of the aforementioned states. The public is please reminded that when troops are called out for internal security operations, they are not to joke or persuade anyone”. Meanwhile security has been beefed up in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, ahead of President Buhari’s visit to the trouble state today.

LEADERSHIP gathered that there had been heavy security presence in the state capital since yesterday, with armed security operatives stationed at strategic areas. In addition, security helicopters have been hovering around the state capital since yesterday to keep the place under surveillance because of the president’s visit today.

When contacted on the number of security personnel deployed to the state for the president’s visit, the state Police commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, simply said, “the president is coming, so he needs every protection. “No need of asking for the number of personnel deployed.

The president is coming and he must be protected and so security men are deployed. That’s all”, he added. Besides, the state capital is said to be wearing a new look, as the state government has renovated some of the major roads, which were hitherto dead traps. Governor Samuel Ortom, in announcing the visit of the president, stated that during the visit, the president will pay a courtesy call on the Tor Tiv and chairman of the Benue State Council of Chiefs, Professor James Ayatse.

According to the governor, the president will hold a meeting with major stakeholders at the Benue Peoples’ House, Makurdi, after which he will also visit one of the eight displaced person’s camps. On his part, the president of Tiv Youths Organisation (TYO), Timothy Hembaor, insisted that President Buhari’s visit to Benue State is so much belated and of no significance to the people of the state.

He queried: “Why is he coming now, after he refused to heed all the calls from Gov Ortom on the threat by Miyetti Alhah to occupy Benue valley and carry out mass eviction? He told us to go and learn how to live peacefully with our killers. Now that the threats have been fully implemented, of what importance is his visit to us? Is he coming to see whether the plan has been executed? “The only thing we are expecting from the president is to recognise the Anti-open Grazing Law and order for its full enforcement.

That is the position of the Tiv Youth Organisation. The APC government at the federal level is yet to make us feel the impact of the beauty of this government, as no federal project is reflected in Benue since the inception of this administration.

The Benue populace is in a moody state because of neglect by a government they believed in so much in.” But faulting critics of Buhari’s visit to the state in a telephone chat with LEADERSHIP yesterday, the chief press secretary to the governor, Terver Akase, said, “Benue is part of Nigeria and so the president can visit the state at any given time he wants. Even if other people are saying his visit is belated, for us, we are welcoming him with the hope that his coming will bring and end to the killings in the state.

“We are also hoping that the visit will give displaced persons the assurance of going back to their ancestral homes, as well as the support to the full enforcement of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment law. “As the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, we are happy that he will come and see things for himself- the level of destruction, the untold hardship suffered by the IDPs as well as the orphans and widows”.

President Buhari’s visit to Benue State today is part of his tour of trouble states, including Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara and Rivers as announced by the presidency last week.

The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, had in a statement noted that the president decided to undertake an on-the-spot assessment of the various occurrences and to meet and console the communities affected.

According to the presidential spokesman, the president called on all Nigerians, especially those in the affected areas, to cooperate fully with the security agencies to enable them curb the spate of crimes, bring those responsible to justice and prevent further occurrences Adesina said, “In view of recent terrorist attacks, criminal activities and communal clashes in some states leading to tragic loss of lives and kidnapping of 110 schoolgirls, President Muhammadu Buhari immediately tasked the Armed Forces and other Security agencies to compile comprehensive reports on the various incidents.

“Having received and studied the reports, the President has decided to undertake an on the spot assessment of the various occurrences and to meet and console the communities affected. “From today, March 5, he will visit Taraba, and subsequently Benue, Yobe, Zamfara and Rivers States. President Buhari has been receiving daily briefings, and has been in constant touch with the Governors and has been updated with situation reports” Adesina had said.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/end-killings-or-face-court-martial-army.html

Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate,Cee-c has revealed why she hasn’t taken off her semi-permanent lashes since the show began on January 28th.

Speaking to Teddy A while putting on makeup this evening,Cee C said

When I remove my lashes, you guys would see that I can’t see without my lashes.

In response, Teddy A said

Just say you will look weird without the lashes

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/bbnaija-cee-c-will-look-weird-without.html

The first civilian governor of Adamawa State, Abubakar Saleh Michika is reportedly in a state of coma at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola,

According to his son, Hafiz Saleh, Michika had been complaining to the state authorities that he needed to go for medical check-up but he was refused assistance.

He said the state government had also refused to pay his pension.

Hafiz said Governor Bindo Jibril visited his father Saturday, promising to do something but stated that time was running out on the former governor if he must live.

His father, he claimed, had been lamenting to the authorities of the state for over two months now that he needed to travel abroad for medical check up, but they did not oblige him.

“The doctors say he cannot be moved until he is stable. For three days now, he has been in coma and there is nothing we can do but to pray; if they had allowed him to seek medical check-up, this would not have happened.

“Do you know that my father has only one car? They even denied him of pension as the first executive governor of Adamawa State.

“I have lost hope”, he lamented to newsmen

Abubakar Saleh Michika, who was a member of the then ruling National Republican Convention (NRC), was the first civilian governor of Adamawa State from 2 January 1992 to 17 November 1993.

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