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Nigeria to experience solar eclipse today, public advised to remain calm

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A solar eclipse will occur in Nigeria on Thursday, September 1, between the hours of 7:15am and 10:03am with slight variations in actual timing across the country, the National Space Research and Development Agency (NSRDA) said.

Chris Brown accuser was stripped of beauty queen crown for lying

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Baylee Curran, the woman claiming Chris pulled a gun on her, was crowned Miss California Regional 2016, but 2 months later pageant officials were fed up with her and dethroned her. She was stripped in part because of nude photos that surfaced, and pageant officials say she lied and said it wasn't her.

Apollo Astronauts Heard Mysterious Music On Far Side Of The Moon

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In May 1969, while passing over the far side of the Moon, the crew of Apollo 10 heard something strange. Cut off from contact with Houston back on Earth, the three of them were alone, listening to what they described as “outer-space type music.”

Buhari pays one-day working visit to Osun Thursday

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President Muhammad Buhari will tomorrow (Thursday) pay a one-day working visit to Osun State, during which he will commission the newly built 3,000 students capacity in Osogbo Government High School, Osogbo, the state capital.

RMD, Rita Dominic, Stephaine Linus, Basketmouth, Toolz, Yemi Alade, others meet Mark Zuckerberg (photos)

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Facebook Co-founder Mark Zuckerberg met with Nollywood celebs and Media Personalities today August 31st. Richard Mofe-Damijo, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru-Demuren, Kunle Afolayan, Basketmouth, Rita Dominic Yemi Alade, Florence 'DJ Cupoy' Otedola, Stephaine Okereke-Linus and others were present. More photos of the golden moment..

Brazil's first female President Dilma Rousseff impeached for breaking budget laws

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Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff was impeached today  Wednesday  August 31 following a 61-20 vote by the country’s senate.

Nigeria officially in recession as GDP drops to -2.06%

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Nigeria's Economy has officially slid into recession. This is going by the new report from the National Bureau of Statistics on the Gross Domestic Product figures for the second quarter of 2016 released today. According to the report which was shared via the twitter handle of the Staistician General of the Federation, Yemi Kale, Nigeria's GDP growth rate dropped from -0.36 per cent in the first quarter to -2.06 per cent.

Aliko Dangote has lost $5.4 billion this year, representing 35% of his wealth

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According to International business site Bloomberg, Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has lost more than a third of his wealth this year alone. According to the article, Dangote has lost 35% of his wealth which sums up to $5.4 billion.

Aero Contractors Airlines suspends scheduled services in Nigeria

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Nigeria’s second largest commercial carrier, Aero Contractors Airlines, has suspended its scheduled services beginning from Thursday September 1, 2016. In a statement released by the carrier’s management today, it was stated that the airline had faced grave challenges in the past six months which impacted its business and scheduled services operations.

4.58million Nigerians became unemployed under Buhari – NBS

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The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has disclosed that in the second quarter of 2016, a total of 4.58 million Nigerians became unemployed.

Negotiations yet to commence because Niger Delta militants are confused, disorganised – NNPC

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has declared that Niger Delta militants are confused and disorganised.

Saudi Arabian court sentences a man to 10 years in jail, £4k fine and 2,000 lashes for tweeting that he was an atheist

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In Saudi Arabia there's a law that places atheists and atheistic beliefs as 'terrorism', hence a man who tweeted that he was an atheist has been fined £4,000 and sentenced to 10 years in jail with 2000 lashes of the cane by a high court in Saudi Arabia.

Prophet arrested in Anambra State for allegedly raping 13-year-old boy at his church

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Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Prophet Ekene Adoji who allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy at his church, Jesus Miracle Ministries, Ifite, Awka. The suspect was said to have been on the run since August, 19th, 2016.

The lady who accused Chris Brown is a suspect in a Plaza Hotel theft of a designer bag

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The former Miss California called 911 and accused Chris Brown of pointing a gun at her head. Well, it's now been revealed that she's a suspect and wanted in NYC for questioning in a theft at a hotel. TMZ reports.

Guard arrested sexually assualting employer’s daughter’s breasts in Lagos

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A 24-year-old security guard who sexually molested his employer’s daughter has been arrested and detained by the Lagos State Police Command.

ISIS announces that their chief strategist and founding member Abu Muhammad al-Adnani has been killed

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Islamic terrorist organization, ISIS also known as ISIL has announced that it's founding member and chief strategist Abu Muhammad al-Adnani who urged followers to carry out attacks on Western civilians while serving as the terrorist movement’s chief spokesman and propagandist has been killed by airstrikes in Aleppo, Syria.

'We expect better economic outlook for the second half of the year' - Presidency

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The Presidency says it expects a better economic outlook for Nigeria during this second half of the year. Read a statement released from the presidency.  The just released GDP figures for the 2016 second quarter by the National Bureau of Statistics while confirming a temporary decline, has also indicated an hopeful expectation in the country's economic trajectory.

Why JJC and I chose a quiet wedding – Funke Akindele

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Nollywood star actress, Funke Akindele, has explained why her marriage to popular rapper, born Abdul Rasheed Bello, fondly called JJC Skillz, was rather quiet.

Boko Haram ready for peace, will announce Chibok girls’ whereabouts in 24hours – Aisha Wakil

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One of the trio declared wanted by the Nigerian Army for concealing information on the whereabouts of the Chibok girls, Aisha Alkali Wakil, has revealed that the Boko Haram terrorist group is now ready for peace.

Millionaire releases video of his ex-fiancee beating herself up after she accused him of attacking her

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In an effort to rubbish claims of abuse made by an ex, a millionaire has released a video footage which shows the woman hitting herself in a rage. Scott Mitchell, 45, was previously accused by ex, Mary Hunt, 29, of physical & psychological abuse telling reporters she suffered a black eye at the hands of the Florida business man. but the video presented by Mitchell's lawyers seemingly shows Ms Hunt having a meltdown and beating herself up.

Lagos set to prosecute kidnappers of Oniba

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The Lagos State Government on Tuesday commenced moves to charge the suspected kidnappers of the Oniba of Iba, Oba Goriola Oseni to court for criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, murder and armed robbery. The Government, in a statement issued by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, said the four suspects - Duba Furejo, Ododomo Isaiah, Reuben Anthony and Yerin Fresh would be prosecuted in accordance with the relevant laws applicable to the alleged crimes committed.

ASUU threatens to embark on strike after FG ignores demands

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) through its Lagos Zone Coordinator, Prof. Olusoji Sowande at a news conference in Lagos on Tuesday, threatened to embark on a nationwide strike in regards to its demands for the implementation of its 2009 agreement with the Federal Government.

Nigeria vs Tanzania : Tanzania goalkeeper out of clash following death of his dad

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Tanzania's Football association has announced that it's goalkeeper Deogratius Munishi will miss the AFCON qualifiers match against Nigeria this weekend following the death of his father. The Tanzanian national team head coach Charles Mkwasa has therefore called up Said Kipao as replacement. Nigeria and Tanzania will play at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday.

Arsenal announce Mustafi’s transfer

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Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia.  The Gunners agreed a fee around £35m last week, for the German World Cup-winning defender, who is now away on international duty.

Operation Crocodile Smile: Military intimidating innocent civilians – IYC

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The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has urged the Federal Government to stop the military officers carrying out the ”Operation Crocodile Smile” from harassing innocent citizens in the creeks.

Comedian Akpororo welcomes daughter

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Comedian Akpororo welcomed his beautiful princess yesterday. Congrats the couple 

Chris Brown & Police in standoff at his home after lady claims that he threatened her with a gun at his home

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There is a tense situation going down in Los Angeles Outside Chris Browns home. Police are outside his house looking to question him and possibly arrest him.

Nigeria and UK sign MoU for the return of looted funds

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Federal Government of Nigeria and the British Government  today Tuesday  August 30th signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the modalities for the return of Nigerian looted assets. The move is a follow up to the agreement reached at the London anti-corruption summit in May.

Cameroonian football star fired by Egyptian club for testing HIV positive

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Cameroonian football player Samuel Nlend has been sacked by a top Egyptian football club after tests revealed he was HIV positive. Egyptian Premier League side Al Ittihad sacked the 21-year-old just four days after signing a three year contract with him.

TV presenter Stephanie Coker gets engaged (photos)

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The beautiful actress got engaged today by her man while on a dinner date with friends. Her friend shared some photos of the golden moment on IG. More photos..

CBN licenses 11 new International Money Transfer Operators in Nigeria

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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in a bid to make foreign exchange more available to low end users, has licensed 11 new International Money Transfer Operators, IMTOs, to operate in Nigeria.

Extradition: Justice Abang refuses Kashamu’s fresh application to stop DSS, Police

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused an application by Senator Buruji Kashamu to stop the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police from going ahead with his arrest and extradition to the United States.

"Adult don't understand us" Jaden and Willow Smith open up in their first joint cover for Interview Magazine

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In their first joint cover, Willow and Jaden Smith posed together for Interview magazine in a high fashion shoot and sat down with Pharrell Williams for a Q&A. The teens opened up about a wide range of topics from their parents, generational discrepancies to where they see themselves  in 10 years . The siblings noted that sometimes they feel misunderstood by judgemental adults.

Nigerian man, 3 others busted in Australia for allegedly importing 45.5kgs of drugs concealed in timber logs

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Four men, including a 29-year-old Nigerian man faced court in Perth, Australia on Friday, 26 August 2016 for their alleged role in the importation of around 45.6 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in timber logs.

Burkini ban: Muslims must accept our way of life, if you don't want to live the way we do, don't come!-French mayor

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The Mayor of the French town of Riviera, Marc Etienne Lansade has told Muslim beach goers not to come to his town if they aren't prepared to accept their way of life by not wearing burkinis to beaches.

Shehu Sani on the use of force by a nation to suppress peaceful protests BUT dialogue with those who chose violence

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Senator Shehu Sani shared this post on his Facebook page earlier today ''When a Nation uses force to suppress those who peacefully disagree with an official opinion or decision, but dialogues with those who chose the path of violence, it encourages the former to become the latter."

Hilarious skit: Mr Kobi D Compere gets first hand experience of Marijuana

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This guy is the best on the street. Its lit

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is in Nigeria

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Facebook Co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is on a visit 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 More photos...

Nine senior govt officials sacked after Dubai ruler holds impromptu office inspection

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Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum conducted an unannounced inspection of some government offices and found out that some top employees were absent. According to local media reports, the inspection was to send a message.

Wike, PDP assassinated Barrister Atsuete – Rivers APC

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The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday, blamed the death of activist lawyer, Bar Ken Atsuete, on the governor of the state, Nyesom Wike and the state Chapter of his party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Be patient, you elected us to do the impossible – APC begs Nigerians

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, Deputy National Chairman, South, Segun Oni, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to be patient, saying the party was elected to do the impossible but it will do its best.

Another militant group blow up oil facility in Delta state

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An Urhobo militant group known as the Niger Delta Greenland Justice Movement, NDGJM, has blown up the Ogor-Oteri major delivery line operated by the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company and Shorelines Petroleum in the state.

India's Tourism minister advises female tourists: Don't wear skirts or short dresses for your own safety

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India’s Tourism minister Mahesh Sharma has spared controversy in the Asian country as he said foreign women travelling to India should not wear short dresses or skirts and should not walk alone at night “for their own safety”,

Oby Ezekwesili, others sit on floor as police deny BBOG access to Aso Rock [PHOTOS]

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The Bring Back Our Girls, BBOG, group, on Tuesday marched to the Aso Villa, lending a voice to the continuous clamor for the release of the abducted Chibok girls.

Photo: Emmanuel Emenike show off his brand new G-Wagon

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Nigerian footballer Emmanuel Emenike just got himself a new luxury ride and he's showing it off.. He shared the photo of the Mercedes-Benz above via his Instagram page and wrote, "E:E 29 new gift from me to me"

War against militants: Troops end Operation Crocodile Smile training, to storm creeks

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The Commander, “Operation Crocodile Smile’’ of the Nigerian Army, Brig-Gen. Benbella Raji, has reassured Niger Delta residents of their safety.

Nobody can impeach Wike – Rivers PDP replies Peterside

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The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that Governor Nyesom Wike was not under any threat of impeachment.

Spillage: We will protest naked to summon the wrath of our gods against FG, oil companies – Akwa Ibom women

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Aggrieved women of Obotim Nsit community, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have threatened to protest naked to summon the wrath of the gods against the Federal Government and oil companies over the refusal to repair blown up pipelines in the community.

Okorocha advises FG to declare state of emergency on economy

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The executive governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, has advised the federal government to declare state of emergency on the economy.