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President Muhammadu Buhari will Sunday depart Abuja for Lome, Republic of Togo, to participate in two high-level meetings. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday. He said on arrival, the President will have an interactive session at the Nigerian embassy with the Nigerian community based in Togo. On Monday, President Buhari will attend the Joint ECOWAS/ECCAS Summit which will deliberate on common security threats to countries in West Africa and members of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) with a view to forging concerted strategies in tackling the menace of terrorism, trans-border crimes and other forms of violent extremism. It would be recalled that President Buhari had expressed support for the proposed ECOWAS/ECCAS Summit when he received the current Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo on June 29, 2018 in Katsina. According to him, “terror...

Davido’s girlfriend, Chioma has reacted to reports that she abandoned her education to be with the OBO crooner. Earlier on Wednesday, the social media was agog with reports that Chioma abandoned her education in Babcock University. The report claimed that her father is unhappy with her refusal to focus on education and become a graduate before getting married. According to the viral report, Chioma is expected to have graduated since 2016 after she gained admission to study Economics in 2012. However, she is still in her third year. Responding to the reports, the Chef shared a post on her Instagram page. In her Post, Chioma advised people to keep shut if they don’t know the truth. “If you are unsure about any news, Shut up,” she wrote.

Popular singer, Davido has called for prayers over his life as he is set to release another hit music. The singer took to his Twitter page on Thursday to reveal that he has just finished recording what perhaps will be his biggest hit in his music career. Davido, while sharing the good news on his page, also begged his fans to pray for him as what is coming will change his life for real. “Keep me in your prayer I might have just recorded the biggest feature of my career that can literally change my life. “And also I finally got a release date for ‘NWA BABY’… clear your playlist!! Daddy coming!!,” He posted on Twitter.

Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has sparked controversy online after she compared herself to Music superstars, Davido and Wizkid. Earlier, DAILY POST reported that Yemi had in an interview said  she is operating on the same level as Davido and Wizkid.  She was quoted as saying, “The same capacity Wizkid holds down in Africa, I hold it down, the same capacity Davido holds down in Africa, I hold it down, the same venues, we all shut it down. “So there is no number one, and that is the truth but not everybody will agree to that, people will say Yemi shut up but that is the truth. Why don’t we go ask the promoters, the people who know the numbers?” Nigerians on social media have, however, expressed divergent opinions on the singer’s claim. While some believe that she actually measures up to the mentioned superstars, others warned her against such comparison, insisting that Davido and Wizkid are now international names. Mavin Queen, Tiwa Savage was also dragged in...

American rapper and singer, Sean Combs also known as P Diddy, on Friday met with Nigerian ‘Starboy’, Wizkid. Diddy, 2017 Forbes highest earning artist, disclosed this on his Instagram page as he hinted on coming to Nigeria soon. Alongside a video shared, he was seen praising Wizkid. He said “Came to see the young black king (Wizkid), he hit me with some love and vibration from the wonderland. “I’m coming back home not gonna wait too long, expect me soon while I’m young.” Meanwhile,  Wizkid recently met with American rapper, Drake.

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has fired back at the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole over his attack on him after his  defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking through Terver Akase, his Chief Press Secretary, Ortom wondered why Oshiomhole, who poured encomuims on him a few days ago at the party’s secretariat in Abuja, would now condemn him following his defection. On Friday, Oshiomhole said that the party was relieved that Ortom has left party. “I am relieved as national chairman, and I believe that the leadership of the party in Benue is also relieved that Ortom has left the party and returned to the club he belongs,” Oshiomhole tod newsmen. But Akase lambasted the APC National Chairman’s sudden aggression towards Governor Ortom, saying it has, among other things, revealed the true oppressive intentions of the APC towards Nigerians. He wrote: “Oshiomhole appears to be flying a kite of an a...

Thirteen out of the 23 local government chairmen in Benue State have dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC). They subsequently moved to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The local government bosses also pledged their loyalty to the state governor, Samuel Ortom after a meeting with the governor on Saturday in Makurdi. Their defection comes days after Governor Ortom, announced his exit from the APC to the PDP. Ortom had said that after various consultations with his party, he was advised to look for another party, stressing that his stay in the APC had expired. In the same vein, the 13 local government chairmen have joined the wave of defections. The chairmen include: Anthony Shawon of Guma local government, Justina Sorka of Buruku local government, Mwuese Ubebe of Konshisha local government, Blessing Unogwo of Ado local government, Virginia Kpindi of Katsina-Ala local government and George Alli of Otukpo local government. Others are: Comfort Echeoda of Agatu...

By Victoria Ojeme, Chris Ochayi, Emmanuel Elebeke, Favour Ulebor & Maranatha Ahiaba IRKED by the killings of Nigerians and destruction of their businesses in South Africa, aggrieved Nigerian youths, yesterday, moved to take on entities owned by South Africa in Nigeria but were blocked by armed security men. The protesters, led by the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, had taken their anger to the premises of MTN, DSTV and Shoprite, all in Abuja with the aim of registering their anger over the wanton killing of Nigerians in South Africa and to serve a warning for the immediate cessation of the attacks. However, as they arrived at the MTN and DSTV offices, both in Maitama District of Abuja, armed security men had taken strategic positions around the business premises, thereby preventing them from gaining access to the places and attacking either people or property. No fewer than 10 trucks with anti-riot policemen and one with soldiers were on hand on both sides of t...

The President of Association of Foreign Relations Professionals of Nigeria (AFRPN), Amb. Gani Lawal, has said that Nigerian cannot severe diplomatic ties with South Africa over xenophobic attacks. Dr Lawal, a former Nigeria Deputy Principal Representative in Algeria, said this in an interview newsmen in Abuja. Newsmen report that killing of Nigerians in South Africa had been on the increase in recent times. A report had stated that no fewer than 117 Nigerians were extra-judicially killed in South Africa between 2013 and 2018 for one flimsy reason or the other. According to Lawal, we cannot because of xenophobic attacks break diplomatic relations with South Africa because the issue is not between government and government. ”We will continue to work with South Africa to make sure that offenders are apprehended and prosecuted to serve as deterrent to others,” he said. The former director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the issue of killings in South Africa was not bet...

Kenneth Okonkwo has kicked the political ball rolling in Enugu state in a bid to become its next governor. Kenneth Okonkwo is making good his plans of becoming the next governor of Enugu start by officially unveiling his governorship posters. The veteran actor took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, where he shared photos of the posters. He went on to caption one of the posters with a quote which dwelled on how he won't be able to run for the highest position in the state without God. "Without God, I can do nothing but with Him, I can do all things because He strengthens me. Join the winning team. By the grace of God, I am the next Governor of Enugu State,"  he wrote.

THE STORY OF YEMOJA "YEYE OMO EJA " MOTHER OF FISHES The Great MERMAID of the YORUBA TRIBE , ODUDUA FEDERATION WORLDWIDE. Man shares story of Yemoja the water goddess who was once married to the god of war Talking about one of the ancient history in Nigeria, the story of Yemoja the water goddess will never be left out. This is because many people especially the Yorubas believe in her existence as her beauty cannot be compare to none. Aside from living under the sea, it is also believed that she takes good care of the water.  A young man identified as Josh Oyewole (@Euronaire) took his time to refresh people’s memory about who Yemoja really is and why she is being worshiped by many across the world. According to his post, he disclosed that the water goddess was married twice but the marriages failed. That was not all, Oyewole also narrated how her youngest son wanted to sleep with her but Yemoja took to her heels and never returned to the land again. Today she...

Bobrisky has taken to social media to share a post of gratitude, thanking God for his new found life after years of suffering. The Nigerian cross dresser who has remained one of Nigeria's most talked about personalities has proven to people that he is not ashamed of his past, contrary to popular opinions. He recently took to the social media platform to share a throwback photo of himself, advising people to never give up on themselves no matter how much adversities they are faced with. He also revealed what how he thank shows appreciation to God for everything. He wrote,"Good evening guys ! Has anyone condemned your career, life that hunger and poverty will kill u ? No tell them u still have huge hope in life. Each time I remember my previous life I thank God by helping the poor who are in need.  Have tasted that sour life before I became who I am today, so I know the pain wen u wish to get something and no money to get them. Be focused and be strong to take any insult...

Miss Lang’ata Prison Ruth Kamande who stabbed lover handed death sentence - Kamande has been in remand since 2015 after she was arrested and charged for murder - She stabbed her boyfriend Farid Mohammed 22 times at his Buru Buru house in 2015 and killed him  - She was recently handed the death penalty for the murder charge  Miss Lang'ata Women's Prison Ruth Wanjiru Kamande will spend the rest of her life behind bars after she was handed the death sentence by Milimani Law Court for murdering her boyfriend. Kamande, a trained beautician, stabbed her boyfriend Farid Mohammed 22 times at his Buru Buru house in 2015 after she found love messages in his phone from his former high school lovers. In her ruling on the afternoon of Thursday, July 19, Lady Justice Jessie Lessit noted the number of stabs proved the beautician's action was malicious.  "Ruth Kamande did not stab the deceased in quick succession but one stab at a time as she was having pleasure i...

Nigerian renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has added yet another feather to her cap after she was awarded an honorary degree. The Americanah author recently received the honorary degree during the 2018 commencement ceremony of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Sometime in March, President Vincent E. Price of Duke University confirmed that the Americanah author is on the list of recipients. She took to her Facebook page to share photos of the decorating ceremony, looking excited as she was awarded the degree. She received the award alongside Mary Barra, Chairman of General Motors; Phil Freelon, lead architect for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; former Durham Mayor William Bell; Dr. William Kaelin, professor of medicine at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; and Russell M. Robinson II, attorney, community leader and philanthropist. The Purple Hibiscus recently talked about motherhood, how it affected her writing ca...

Trump criticizes Federal Reserve for rate hikes, breaking with tradition The White House quickly released a statement, noting that Trump "respects the independence of the Fed." President Donald Trump introduces his nominee for the chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell at the White House in Washington on Nov. 2, 2017 President Donald Trump attacked the Federal Reserve on Thursday, saying he disagreed with the course taken by the central bank and its chairman, Jerome Powell,  whom Trump nominated to the position last year. “I don’t necessarily agree with it,”  Trump told CNBC  about the Fed’s two rate hikes so far this year. “I’m not thrilled, because every time we go up, they want to raise rates again. But at the same time I’m letting them do what they feel is best.” Markets whiplashed on Trump's comments, with the Dow Jones dropping more than 100 points and the dollar taking a brief stumble. The White House released a statement shortly after the ...

Nigerian Catholic priests have appealed to the electorates to study the antecedents of candidates in less known political parties and vote for them in the 2019 general election. The priests are members of of Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN) and Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), two agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). While congratulating  APC candidate, Kayode Fayemi, on his victory , the clerics in a statement on Monday by Rev. Fr. Evaristus Bassey, Director of CCFN and Executive Secretary of JDPC, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conduct of the election. They also advised all other parties, especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to “accept their defeat in the good spirits of sportsmanship as was exemplified by Fayemi in his earlier defeat and by the excellent example of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who in our opinion deserves a Noble Prize for Peace by the very fact of his conces...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, has reassured Federal Government’s commitment to return all stranded Nigerians from Libya. Onyeama gave the assurance when he received 491 Nigerian returnees from Libya at Port Harcourt International Airport, alongside Rivers Government officials. The minister said there were stories of exploitation and suffering by stranded Nigerians in Libya, which compelled Federal Government to act decisively. He added that “we made it clear to the Libyan Government that we want to see all Nigerians there. We insisted that we should see all of them, instead of hearing from them. “We made it clear that they (Libyans) are signatories to international conventions and we expected them to have control of those who guard our children. “They cooperated with us because of respect for Mr President, there were people who were making money from these children and did not want them to return ho...