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President-elect Donald Trump On Friday appointed Nigerian man, Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi as member of the President’s Strategic and Policy Forum.

The Forum, which is composed of some of America’s most highly respected and successful business leaders, will be called upon to meet with the President frequently to share their specific experience and knowledge as the President implements his plan to bring back jobs and Make America Great Again.

The Forum will be chaired by Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone.



Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi, Chairman and Managing Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners.

1. Ogunlesi is the son of T.O Ogunlesi of Makun, Sagamu, Ogun State,Nigeria. His father is the first Nigerian professor of medicine. He attended Kings College, Lagos.

2. Bayo Ogunlesi is Chairman and Managing Partner of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC, which is a private equity firm with more than $35 billion in assets under management and invests worldwide in infrastructure assets in the energy, transport, and water and waste industry sectors.

3. Prior to founding Global Infrastructure Management, Mr. Ogunlesi spent 23 years at Credit Suisse where he held senior positions, including Executive Vice Chairman, Chief Client Officer, and Global Head of Investment Banking.



4. Mr. Ogunlesi serves as a member of the board of directors of Goldman Sachs, Kosmos Energy, and Callaway Golf Co.

5. Mr. Ogunlesi holds a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University, a J.D. from Harvard Law School, and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

6. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, he was an attorney with the New York law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. From 1980 to 1981, he served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Thurgood Marshall, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

7. He was a lecturer at Harvard Law School and the Yale School of Organization and Management, where he taught a course on transnational investment projects in emerging countries.


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United States President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Adebayo Ogunlesi, a Nigerian, as member of the President’s Strategic and Policy Forum.



Reacting to the development, former Aviation Minister, Mr. Femi Fani Kayode said:

"Bayo Ogunlesi has been appointed as a member of @realDonaldTrump's economic advisory team. Where are those that said Trump hates Nigerians?"

https://mobile.twitter.com/realFFK/status/804948140587630592?p=v


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Kano state's Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Friday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

Speaking to newsmen afterwards, he said:

“I came to brief Mr President on the security situation in Kano especially on the fallout from the North Eastern part of this country in which some of the Boko Haram (insurgents) kidnappers will like to dominate Falgore where they will be operating to other parts of the North Western part of the country.

“So, the security agencies are working very hard and a lot of arrest had been made, investigation is going on.

“We will not allow them to dominate Kano and to make it as a launching pad," he added.


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President Muhammadu Buhari received King Mohammed VI of Morocco, who is on a State Visit, at the State House in Abuja.

Nigeria-Morocco sign seven (7) Bilateral Agreements during meetings between President Buhari and visiting King Mohammed VI.

Agreements are as follows:

1. Agreement between OCP Group and Dangote Group to develop the fertilizer business in Nigeria.

2. Cooperation Agreement between Dangote Group and OCP Group in strengthening the local blending capabilities and Agricultural Ecosystem.


3. Agreement on the Exemption of Visas for Diplomatic and Official/Service Passports.

4. Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Morocco.

5. Agreement on Marine Fisheries Cooperation.

6. Agreement in the field of Agriculture.

7. Agreement between Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy and its Nigerian Counterpart.

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PDP governorship candidate Eyitayo Jegede with his supporters at his residence Saturday morning.

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So far since the beginning of 2016, celebrities have engaged in one or two fight over popularity, fame and award. The beginning of 2016 saw a big blow on two great stars in the music industry; Don Jazzy and Olamide rift at the Headies award among others.

On the first day of the year, popular Nigerian rapperOlamide and Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy took shots at each other at the Headies which later spilled online.


Since New Year day Nigerian celebrities have been going at each other with no chill or reservation on social media. It has been a drastic change. Before Nigerian celebrities all sang 'kumbaya', and held hands under the mango tree. Now it's Game of Thrones, every man for himself.


1. Olamide - Don Jazzy:
The Headies awards saw a big shot between Olamide and Mavin recod boss, Don jazzy. The issue between the two spilled over the social media for days and became the household talk of that moment.

2. Davido, Babymama and Dele Momodu
This is a case of alleged child trafficking beweb Davido and his baby mama, Sopphia Momodu which later involved the Nigerian, ghana Based journalist, Chief Dele Momodu. The dispute almost reck the life and career of David Adeleke, Davido for the allegation of child trafficking leveled against by his baby mama, Sophia. The dispute still lingers in the family of both Adeleke and Momodu.



3. Dammy Krane - Wizkid:
Krane and Wizkid is also another controversial dispute that erupted the social media scene in 2016. Krane accused Wizkid of theft and the whole social space was shocked by that accusation.

4. Blackface - 2face Idibia brouhaha

Blackface, a team mate of the former Plantashun Boiz accused music legend, Tuface of using his songs together with Wizkid without his proper permission. Tuface replied him by saying he is disappointed in him.

5. Blogger Linda Ikeji and Wizkid

They two celebrities have been pounding on each other on the social media platforms. While Linda uses her blog to lash out at the singer, Wizkid uses his much tense twitter and Instagram pages to react and abuse the social blogger Linda Ikeji. The two personalities have been the talk on social media recently and the much tense controversies was recently settled by the Lagos state commissioner of Police when Linda filled a report at the Police headquarters.

[b]6. Oritsefemi Stabs Bouncer at Quilox: [/b]The night turned bloody at the popular Quilox Club, Lagos when Singer Oritsefemi stabbed a bouncer in the eye for politely approached him for sitting at the wrong table without prior reservations. Not minding his social status, Oritsefemi was beaten up for the public misconduct. Both the Bouncer and Oritsefemi landed in hospital. The singer later apologised for such act.

[b]7. Terry Slaps DJ, Jimmy Jatt Boils: [/b]Words cannot describe the madness that enveloped Music star Terry G exhibited on stage as tealented Nigerian comedian staged his first comedy show 'D' Good D' Bash and D'Funny, at the Shell Hall, Muson Center, Onikan Lagos on Sunday, June 5. All seemed well until Terry G was called to perform on stage, he came with his usual craft and his bell, Things went bad when it was time for him to leave the stage but he shut the DJ up and told him to play another song, which he did. But when he was taking too much time on stage, the DJ – who is one of Jimmy Jatt's boys changed the song and Terry G was enraged. Terry G walked up to the DJ and slapped him. He threw the mic on the staged and walked out. Jimmy Jatt boiled, called out Terry G and lashed out at him for the misconduct.


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CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele was pictured with the President at an event and he seemed to be reciting a verse of the Qu'ran with the president!!!

Alhaji Emefiele ...Please Recite fathia for us.... lol



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Media personality, Toke Makinwa threw a party for her dog, Coco on Friday. The party was in celebration of Coco's 6 months with her.

"6 months ago you came into my life all smelly off a long flight but one look at you and I knew you were trouble. Happy 6 months Coco, you bring me sooooo much joy! Spice n I love your crazy funny and adorable personality"


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Senate President, Bukola Saraki believes that Nigeria's recession may actually be a blessing in disguise.



The Senate President made the remark while speaking at the Chevning Nigeria summit. Saraki said, ''As we continue 2 struggle to find new solutions to old problems that we face, private sector must bring their expertise & experience to bear.''


''Our economy is in recession. For the first time in more than two decades, inflation is at a decade-high of close to 18%. ''


''Task before all of us, citizens & leaders alike, is enormous. #CheveningNgAlumni must get involved in this quest for solutions''



''We believe that kind of economy we must build as we face grim prospect of a post-oil world; is that which is able to tap best human capital''


''The recession can be a blessing in disguise. Without the recession, we won't be working night and day to diversify our economy. Under the govt of APC with leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari there is political will to have sustainable policies & enabling environment''.


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Bayo Akinjiyan, who resigned as an Assistant Provincial Pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has exposed atrocities of the 'Men of God' in new video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdtQUMEb9JY

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These two little girls pictured above, Success William and Cleve, both three years old have been missing since last week Tuesday.



According to a family member, the two toddlers went missing while they were both at their grandmother's home in Okrika Local Government area of Rivers State. Please anyone with useful information should call 08171782080 or 09094221231.

Thank you all!

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Identical twins in Sokoto who spent virtually all their lives together.

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The Lagos State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA) has announced a new validity period of five years for the National Drivers License, noting however that the choice is optional. The General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Lateef Lawal, who disclosed this today, said the decision was taken at the 134thMeeting of the Federal Road Safety Commission’s Joint Tax Board in order to ease off the renewal/reissue process of the Drivers License.



Speaking further, the General Manager lauded the initiative and maintained that with the new feature, applicants have the opportunity to either select the option of three (3) or five (5) year validity period, adding that applicants who are unable to complete the processing within a specific time now have an extended period for renewing the license.



While emphasising that this initiative is also aimed at improving on service delivery and ensuring that the service is readily available to all applicants, Lawal affirmed that processing fees remain at six thousand, three hundred and fifty Naira (N6, 350) for the three-year period and ten thousand, three hundred and fifty Naira (N10, 350) for five year option, inclusive of bank charges.



The General Manager however urged intending applicants to patronize only accredited driving schools following which an e-certificate will be issued to commence the process of obtaining a drivers license.


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Minister, Women Affairs And Social Development In Nigeria, Senator Aisha Jummai met with parents of the abducted Chibok Girls in Maiduguri led by Chairman of the LGA Hon Yaga Yakarawa.


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Exercise Crocodile Smile troops extends free medical outreach to Twon Brass in Bayelsa State.



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Oh Dear!

I believe when an issue comes up, we should critically analyse things before we start throwing sticks! President Buhari is not a saint and might be failing us due to our personal expectations for voting him in (If you did) but the man is the president Of Nigeria for crying out loud!

And you think he has time to order the arrest of a blogger who, even you hardly knows his blog url?

He would have as well locked down punch, channels TV etc if he hates oppostion that much! A man names his dog Buhari, suddenly we say its Buhari who ordered his arrest and even after the police expalined what happened, A blogger is arrested, its Buhari etc

Im not saying I know the main reason for the blogger's arrest but lets throw caution to the wind!!!

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari is pictured with her youngest daughter Hanan at her birthday celebration yesterday...



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A student result sheet purportedly issued by the Vice Principal at Abeokuta Grammar School in Ogun.

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Nigerian business magnate and patriarch of the Ibru family, Olorogun Michael Ibru on Tuesday passed away, aged 86.

Here are 8 things to know about him.

1. He was born on Christmas Day - December 25, 1930.

2. He was the first son Chief Epete Ibru family of Agbarha-Otor in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

3. He was the head of the vast Ibru clan and organization.

4. He attended Igbobi College, and acquired a school certificate in 1951.

5. He joined the United African Company, as a management trainee after his secondary education and dropped out in 1956 to start Laibru, in a corporate entity in partnership with Jimmy Large, an expatriate.

6. He was the pioneer of frozen fish trading in Nigeria. In the mid-1960s trading fish became the traditional money maker for the Ibru organization.

7. He was one the richest Nigerians in the 80s.

8. He was a business magnate. He created several businesses and firms in the tourism, agriculture, and other sectors of the economy.


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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Eheneden Erediauwa, shortly after his arrival in Edo state for the All Progressives Congress (APC) mega rally.

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FCT Administration has commenced demolition of structures in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Twitter user Nerdy @Nerdy_Dopey, who was at Banex plaza, Wuse 2 said he was almost arrested by soldiers while taking these photos. Meanwhile, panicked shop owners have started clearing out. Staff, friends and family of Chloe's Cupcake are pictured helping them pack out.

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Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage in the latest issue of Elle South Africa magazine revealed her biggest regret.

She said, “My biggest failure was exposing my private life too much. There will always be speculation, but by addressing it you are adding more fuel to the fire. I now choose not to address anything.”


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Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra State today flagged-off a Special Clean Up campaign for the commercial city of Onitsha and its environs and personally inspected sanitation exercise in many parts of the gateway town.



As Anambra aims to become one of the Cleanest States In Nigeria, the governor moved from Abuja Park, Upper Iweka to Okpoko by Sachamori Road; then St. Francis Axis by Owerri Road followed by a stop at Mbonu Ojike by Miss Elems PH Road; then Oguta Road by QRC; and then Borromeo Junction to Afor- Nkpor.



Obiano who personally led the clean up exercise with shovel and wheel barrow said, "This is part of our awareness campaign to encourage the people to do a major clean up of their environment at least one hour every Saturday... If your doorsteps are clean and mine is clean, everywhere will be clean".



Obiano also officially flagged off the de-silting of Sachamori, a huge drainage channel passing through Onitsha & Ogbaru into the Niger River, which has been blocked for decades thereby causing flooding in the area.

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The Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar A. Bagudu was in attendance at the 58th POP Nigerian Military School Zaria on Saturday 6th August 16.

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Ex-Nigerian President, Goodluck E Jonathan with the other 56 AU Elections Observer team members for a brief introduction and orientation this morning in Zambia.

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We received report that JAMB has withdrawn the list of recommended candidates for admission earlier sent to the tertiary institutions.

They said this is to ensure that the University Senate perform its statutory responsibility of conducting the selection of candidates and refer it to JAMB for confirmation in line with the admission criteria of merit, catchment and educationally disadvantaged states.

Candidates should not panic because this is part of the process of the 2016 admission exercise. JAMB regrets any inconvenience this decision would have caused the tertiary institutions.

More details soon...


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The 2016 Olympics holding in Rio, Brazil has welcomed the first ever team of athletes who belong to no nation in particular.



The 10-member team made up of five South Sudanese refugees, two Syrian refugees, two Congolese refugees and one Ethiopian refugee arrived at the airport in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.



The team marks the first time ever in which the International Olympic Committee IOC has formed a team for athletes under refugee status.



The first ever team made up of refugees are expected to compete in games such as swimming, Judo amongst other competitions.



See photos below:

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PHOTOS: Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Usman, Assessing NEWMAP Project Site

Minister of state for Environment, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ibrahim Usman Jibril assessing progress work at Federal Ministry of Environment NEWMAP project site at 9th mile, Udi, Enug.

The site is an erosion And Water shed management site of the Federal Government in partnership with World Bank.

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Atiku Abubakar and Sen Kwankwaso, others at wedding fatiha of daughter of Mukhtar Shehu Shagari at An Noor mosque, Abuja.



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