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PHOTO: UK And Nigeria Signs Agreement On Stolen Assets

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The government of the United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to recovering and returning stolen assets to Nigeria.

...As Nigerians Expert Annular Eclipse Tomorrow; See Time & Why Not To Observe With Naked Eyes

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National Space Research and Development Agency (NSRDA) has urged the public not to panic over the Annular Eclipse which will be experienced between the hours of 7:15am and 10:03am on Thursday, September 1 with slight variations in actual timing across the country.

Governor Wike Suspends Four Commissioners, Head of Service Indefinitely [SEE NAMES OF PERSONS]

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Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Wednesday suspended four commissioners, Head of Service and Special Adviser on Lands for three months. Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, announced this in a statement in Port Harcourt.

NAWA!! Controversial Danrele Edun Shares...Erm Photos Of Him Wearing A See Through Dress Without An Underwear?

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AH! Now this is scandalous... Denrele sha...Diariz God ooo..Lolz. Apparently he doesn't give a damn about what you say. Maybe we should mind our own business. You see those fingers? Haaha .. He captioned it '#WCW'. See some photos below...

Read Why Evang Vera Aluma Slapped Woman For Crying During Brother's Funeral Today [PHOTO]

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Remember some weeks back i reported here on how the Servant of God, Evang Vero lost her younger brother. And when the Benue State Governor paid her a condolence visit, i did posted it here too. Well today was the funeral and a lot happened. 

PHOTOS: Actress Rita Dominic Meets With Mark Zuckerberg In Lagos

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For a special meeting today with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in Lagos, Rita Dominic was dressed in a Moofa Designs sequinned Ankara top.

Resumption Dates For Primary, Secondary Schools In FCT Abuja Changed [SEE NEW DATE]

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FCT Minister Muhammad Bello has approved the review of the 2016/2017 Academic Calendar for all primary and secondary schools in the territory, a statement said on Wednesday. The statement was signed by Anthony Ogunleye, an Assistant Director and Head of information (Education Secretariat).

President Buhari Appoints CEO, Executive Directors for NDPHC

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Joseph Chiedu Ugbowho as a substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC). Ugbowho was in an acting capacity before.

Dollar Scarcity Forces Innoson Motors To Shut Down Production

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A major Vehicle assembly plant in Nigeria, the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) is shutting production due to the harsh economy and a lack of foreign exchange.

PHOTO: Brazilian President IMPEACHED By Senate

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Brazil's Senate has voted to remove President Dilma Rousseff from office for manipulating the budget. It puts an end to 13 years in power of her left-wing Workers' Party. Ms Rousseff denies the charges. Sixty-one senators voted in favour of her impeachment and 20 against, meeting the two-thirds majority needed to remove her from the presidency.

Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg Spotted Jogging On Lagos Bridge (Photos)

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Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg has been enjoying all his moments in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, since he began a visit on Tuesday.

BREAKING: Solomon Wombo, Eight Other Persons Arrested Over 107b Fraud In Benue State (See Details)

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By Richard Uleve, Radio Benue The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC, in conjunction with Nigeria Police have started the process of the recovery of the N107 billion looted from Benue State treasury by 52 individuals and 10 corporate organizations in the last administration with the arrest of nine persons.

ONE CHANCE CHANGE: More Hardship Ahead As Cement Price Jerks From 1700 To 2300 A Bag...

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Cement manufacturers yesterday shocked home seekers and builders by suddenly increasing the price of a 50 kilogramme bag of cement by 35.2 per cent from N1,700 to N2, 300 in 24 hours. As at Monday, the product was still sold at N1,700 per bag. The major price increase is coming at a time when Nigerians are passing through a difficult economic situation and when everybody believes that the country is self-sufficient in cement production. Homebuilders who bought some bags of cement on Monday at N1,700 in Lekki, Lagos, could not understand happenings in the building materials market, as they were told by traders that cement price had increased to N2,300. A survey by New Telegraph further revealed that while the product is sold at N2,300 in Lekki  corridor, it is being sold between N2,150 and N2,200 in Ikeja, Mowe and Ibafo axis of Ogun State. When this newspaper made enquiries, a cement retailer in Ibafo, Mrs. Ibidun Oke, said: “That is how we see it. My supplier just tol...

Chris Brown, Arrested After Threatening Someone With A Gun

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US singer Chris Brown has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after a woman told police he had threatened her with a gun.

JUST IN: University Of Mkar, Appoints New Vice Chancellor (VC)

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The University of Mkar, has appointed Prof. Dickson Iorwuese Gernah ,as its new Vice Chancellor. Congrats to him. More..

OTUKPO BURNT BRICKS TO RESUME PRODUCTION, TO OFFER 1,200 JOBS

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By Prince Tyodoo Livinus, Governor Samuel Ortom 's industrialization policy which is targeted at agro-processing and exploration of solid minerals, has recorded another milestone as Government has successfully sealed an investment agreement to revamp Benue Burnt Bricks, Otukpo. Speaking to newsmen before signing the agreement on behalf of the State Government, Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Tersoo Kpelai said Government, after a careful scrutiny had considered the proposal submitted by Messrs. Greengold Exploration Limited and arrived at a decision to handover Benue Burnt Bricks, Otukpo to the investor to takeover, revamp the company and resume production as soon as possible. Dr. Kpelai while commending the CEO of Greengold Exploration Limited, Mr. Enonche Ugbabe, said when operations resume at the company, the people of the state will benefit in the area of jobs and the local economy will also receive a boost. He said the Otukpo born investor had...

Governor ​Ortom To Appoint Sole Administrators In All 23 Local Government Next Month

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The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom will appoint sole administrators in the 23 local government councils of the state next month.

PHOTO: Read Funke Akindele's Official Press Statement Regarding Her Secret Marriage

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The Star actress, Funke Akindele walked down the aisle on Tuesday, 23, August, with her beau, Abdulrasheed Bello in London, UK at a quiet wedding witnessed by immediate family members, the best man, maid of honour, and friends with strong ties.

PHOTO: Nollywood Actress Ini Edo Gushes Over Her Wedding Gown As She Marries Again!

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Hehehe hold your criticism guys and breath in because this wedding is definitely taking place in a new movie which is yet to be released. The beautiful actress who got divorced years back , posted the above photo to her IG page and wrote;

PHOTO: Spokesperson Of ISIS, Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, Killed

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The Islamic State spokesman Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, one of the militant group’s longest-serving officials, has reportedly been killed in Aleppo in Syria.

READ! Facebook To Launch Express Wi-Fi In Some Parts Of Nigeria [CLICK FOR DETAILS]

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Facebook set to launch cheap Expresswifi in lagos. ExpressWifi is a new program that allow all internet users to purchase a data from a local service providers at a very cheap rate. Though this is not the first time Facebook will be doing this, it has already be launched in India.

Academic Staff Union Of University 'ASUU' Threatens Nationwide Strike...

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike to press home its demands for the implementation of its 2009 agreement with the Federal Government.

PHOTO: Football Star, Lionel Messi Is Back With His Argentina Team...

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The Argentine's football team has confirmed via their Twitter handle that Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has resumed training with the national team, after he announced his retirement with the national team a few weeks back.

PHOTO: Man Tries To Kill Self After Screaming Buhari's Name Several Times

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The unidentified man pictured above on the stretcher, tried to commit suicide at the Mile 2 river in Amuwo Odofin area in Lagos state yesterday. The Sun reports that eyewitnesses claim that the man who appears to be in his 40s, had muttered some words in Ibo and then plunged into the river.

JUST IN: Former Governor Gabriel Suswam Arrested By EFCC Over Fraud

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The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arrested former Governor of Benue Rt.Hon Gabriel Torwua Suswam and Mr. Taiwo Adelola over 4.9 Billion Scam, Hon Suswam was by EFCC today as he went to bail  Mr.  Taiwo Adelola who was arrested by the EFCC earlier today as reported by ThisDay Watch. Source told Linknaija.com that Suswam awarded the contract of  the pig importation to Mr.Taiwao  without due following due process. It could be recalled that Mr. Taiwo who is uncle to the wife of Suswam imported 320 pigs at the the rate of of 4.9 billion Naira for Benue State Government during the administration of Dr Gabriel Suswam.  Linknaija.com

Senator David Mark Awards Scholarships To 2,100 Benue Students

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Former Senate President, Senator David Mark, yesterday, awarded scholarships to over 2,100 students of higher institutions from the three senatorial zones of Benue State for the 2015/2016 academic session. 

PHOTONEWS: Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Is In Nigeria....

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The world's 7th richest man and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg quietly came into Nigeria today to see how Facebook works in Nigeria, how it can be improved and how it can support tech development in Africa. He's presently CC Hub in Yaba and these are exclusive photos...

BREAKING!!! Benue State Police Arrest Group Of Kidnappers With Six Children ... [SEE PHOTOS]

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By Paul Kyungun  The Benue state security agencies have just arrested some group of kidnappers who have been terrorizing the state . The arrested persons had Six School children under their custody who were since united with their parents, while some are yet to identify their parents.

SAD!! Benue Serving Corp Member Dies....

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The death has been announced of Miss Sandra Mbayoon Iyorkegh who died on 25th August, 2016 at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. Until her death, She was a serving corp member in Kano.    Her body will depart General Hospital,Katsina-ala to her home town Tor Donga for interment on 6th September, 2016.See another photo below..

PHOTOS: See Blu Ivy's VMAs Statement Dress That Broke The Internet

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Beyonce's daughter, Blue Ivy's dress is what has been on everyone's lips after the VMAs. The Eye Catching VMA’s Red Carpet Dress is estimated to cost a whooping $11,00.

FIRS JOB: Federal Inland Revenue Services Opens It Recruitment Portal For Application [SEE LINK TO APPLY]

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service as part of its consolidation strategies, wish to engage the services of early starters with integrity, drive and desire to win professionally, to strengthen its workforce. Applicants are to note that regardless of the position advertised, the following are minimum general requirements for all applicants:  CLICK HERE TO APPLY

AFCON QUALIFIER'S MATCH: See Date For Nigeria Vs Tanzania's Match.....

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The match between Nigeria vs Tanzania  for the AFCON qualifier match is to take place on; Date: Saturday Sat-3-Sept 2016 Venue: Uyo Nigeria

ONDO ELECTION: Confusion As Two Candidates Of The PDP Emerge Winners Ahead Of Guber Polls

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The Group Managing Director of Energy Group, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, was yesterday, in Ibadan, elected as the Ondo State gubernatorial candidate of the Senator Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction of the PDP for the November 26 election. The immediate past attorney-general and commissioner for justice in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, who has the support of Governor Olusegun Mimiko, had last week Monday emerged as the winner of the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the PDP. With this development, the PDP has elected two candidates for the election. The opposition APC would today elect its candidate out of 24 aspirants. Though the primary poll conducted by the Makarfi-led group, in Akure, was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), likelihood existed that the party’s candidate would be determined by court, where the two contending national chairmen are battling for legitimacy. The Sheriff’s faction conducted the primary poll in Ibadan, fe...

AGRIC LOAN: Mrs Eunice Ortom's Foundation Releases Supplementary List Of Those Who Are To Access Agric Loan Through Her Empowerment Program (SEE NAMES)

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This is to once again bring to the notice of Farmers and/or relevant Cooperatives who keyed into the Eunice Spring of Life facilitated Bank of Agriculture Loan  for Livestock Farming that the Supplementary List is out. The following should therefore proceed with 4 Passport Size Photos, means of Identification: Voter's Card or NEPA Bill or National ID Card or Drivers License to the Bank of Agriculture, Makurdi branch for account opening, if they are yet to do so. Meanwhile further directives shall be communicated to the leaders of the various cooperatives appropriately via sms. This brings the total number of farmers captured to 600 from across the 23 LGAs of the State. This information is for transparency, probity and accountability.                 Supplementary List 💥USA RICE FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETYLIMITED (A) (FISHERY AND POULTRY) 1. Ushahemba Ayo 2. Teghtegh  Kwaghfan 3. Fishim  Shiekuma 4. Bamea ...

PHOTO: Ever Heard Of This Benue Singer Named 'Rapizo'? He is A Talent

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He goes by the stage name RAPIZO . Don't know if i got the name right though...But , I only got to know about this guy some  weeks back when I attended the Benue entertainment night.His songs are a combination of Tiv with a little or no English but trust me,the beats and lyrics will mean nothing to you when you hear and watch him perform.

BREAKING: Ex Governor Suswam's Ally Arrested With Raw Cash At His Residence

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The Economic and Financial  Crimes Commission stormed Benue and arrested one Hon(name withheld) who served as a chairman in one of the local governments. According to the source who reached out to queendoosh.com on phone, he claimed the former chairman was arrested with chunk of raw cash at his residence and was whisked away by security operatives. Below was our conversation; Helo,am I unto queendoosh?  ,how may we help you? I have gossip for you.... Me, please go ahead.... They have just arrested my friend ,a former chairman with raw cash at his residence.... Me,what's his name? Nooo.... Madam I won't tell you for now,because of some security reasons. But trust me am 100% sure of what am telling you. It could be recalled, that the Benue state governor,Samuel Ortom, while on Radio Benue for an interactive session earlier this month, informed the people on government's plans regarding  those indicted in the Kpojime report. He stated,that very soon security oper...

Why Ex -Governor, Gabriel Suswam May Never Be Elected Senator

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By Chir Msugh Iorwase Armstrong Kwande, Ushongo, Konshisha, Vandeikya, Kastina-Ala, Ukum and Logo local government Areas constitute the political bloc known as "Zone A, Senatorial District". Past and current political events in the state shows that this bloc is the most powerful, influential and complicated bloc among the other blocs namely; Zone B and Zone C. Zone A has retain the status of the only political bloc in the state that has never given any of her son/daughter absolute political power and control over her unlike the other zones, say zone B, in the first republic the people of Zone B accorded late Sen. J.S. Tarkaa immense power and influence, Tarkaa's influence use to bear on every nook and cranny of Zone B, his decision become law amongst his people when democracy re-incept in 1999 the political bloc called Zone B, was given an opportunity to produce the Governor and Senator George Akume was elected. Sen. Akume came in and the bloc stood with him,...

BREAKTHROUGH: As Australian Miners Discovers Billion Of US$ “World Class" Nickel In Northern Nigeria

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A relief might be coming amidst the lingering economic crunch in Nigeria as an Australian mining syndicate led by Hugh Morgan has just discovered a highly unusual nickel worth billion of United States of American dollars in Northern Nigeria, The Australian, an Australian National Newspaper published earlier today.

BENUE: That We May Know You Support IGEDE Trado-Cultural Freedom

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By James Ibechi Over the years, a growing number of people across the geo-political spectrum have been speaking glowingly on the need for recognition of Igede as a distinct cultural entity separable from Idoma speaking ethnic, but this is not achievable without a parliamentary act.

JOB: Lagos Government Recruiting For News/Video Editors And Reporters [SEE HOW TO APPLY & CLOSING DATE]

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Job Reference No:   DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION SERVICES Job Title DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION SERVICES Closing Date 9/5/2016 12:00:00 AM Summation

PHOTOS: TY Bello Shares Cute Video Of Her Twin Boys....

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  TY Bello released a new music single today titled “Land Of Promise”. Reminiscing about the last time she posted music on the internet, TY shared a cute video of her twin boys Christopher & Christian and wrote,

PHOTO: Daddy Freeze Posses With His Boss In The Studio For a Snapshot After Been Re-Employed Back At Cool FM

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The controversial OAP Freeze who was reemployed back today by Cool FM after been sacked over his careless utterance on Friday possed with  his boss Amin Moussalli,  who allegedly intervened in his case by retracting his sack letter back See another photo below...

A WAKE UP CALL TO MINISTER FOR AGRIC, AUDU OGBEH, & STATE COMMISSIONERS FOR AGRIC ACROSS NIGERIA

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WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO, DO IT QUICK.... The Nigerian State governments have to be treated like primary school pupils. If they don't know their contributions to take the nation out of this current mess. Here is my suggestions in the area of rice production for example.

Senator Stella Oduah’s Son Suffered Brain Hemorrhage

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The Nigerian female Senator and former Aviation minister, Stella Odua's son, Maxwell Omabuwa Chinedu Etoromi who passed on  in an Abuja hospital yesterday, has been reported  to have suffered a brain hemorrhage. A type of stroke which is caused by an artery in the brain bursting and causing localized bleeding in the surrounding tissues

PDP CRISIS: BoT Members Insist Governor Wike Be Sacked, Moves Next Convention To Abuja

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It seem the crisis rocking the opposition party, the PDP is close to being over as the party's board members state out condition before the next convention be held.  According to Premium Times; 

At Last, Funke Akindele 'JENIFER' Confirms Her Marital Status.. See What She Just Did [PHOTOS]

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The Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has finally confirmed speculations about her secret wedding to singer and music producer, Abdul Rasheed Bello, a single father of three children from different women.She confirmed the marriage earlier today by adding ‘Bello’ to her name on Instagram and Twitter.

Why Nigeria Risks Losing N218billion ABACHA'S Loot...

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One of the issues believed to have been discussed by President Muhammadu Buhari and the visiting U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, during a closed-door meeting last Tuesday was the return of millions of dollars of Nigeria’s money looted by late military dictator, Sani Abacha.

END-TIME PASTOR: Nigerian Pastor Dragged To Court For Marrying Mother, Daughter

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A pastor, Timothy Ngwu, was on Monday docked at an Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly marrying another man’s wife, daughter as well as another woman.

BENUE ASSEMBLY VS KESTER : Read What Happened In Court Today...

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By Bem Abunde A Makurdi High Court presided over by Justice Elizabeth Kpojime today adjourned til Thursday, ruling on a preliminary motion filled by Counsel to the member representing Logo State Constituency, Barr. Innoncent Da’Agba, seeking to amend his originating summons, challenging the suspension of his client, Dr. Kester Kyenge. The Benue State House of Assembly had a month ago slammed five months suspension on the Logo representative for alleged misconduct and misinforming the public with the view to bringing the Assembly to ridicule. When the case came up for hearing (motion seeking leave of Court to amend his originating summons), Counsel to the suspended Assembly member, Barr. Da’Agba told the court that he was seeking to amend his originating summons to allow him append his signature on it and cited the case of YAKI Vs BAGUDU (2015), 18 NWLR (page 1491) to butress his point. Mr. Da’Agba argued further that the issue relating to the none signing of his or...

PHOTONEWS: Governor Ayodele Fayose Signs Anti-Grazing Bill Into Law

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Governor Ayodele Fayose on Monday signed the Ekiti State Open Grazing Prohibition Bill into law in the presence of over 3,000 Traditional Chiefs in Ekiti.See more photos below...