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20.09.2018
News

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo visits Flooded Areas in Anambra State

Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, today visited some areas in Anambra State that have been affected by floods.He says "Today, I am in one of the areas affected by flooding in Otuocha, Anambra State. To see what our brothers and sisters are going through is heartbreaking. We will ...
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20.09.2018
News

Meghan Markle hosts Lunch in Palace to Launch “Together: A Community Cookbook”

Today, the Duchess of Sussex held a lunch on the grounds of Kensington Palace to launch a cookbook she helped create with women affected by the Grenfell fire.Meghan Markle was accompanied by her husband Prince Harry, and her mom, Doria Ragland for the celebration.Meghan, wearing a black ...
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20.09.2018
Weddings

Waje, Kate Henshaw, Kunle Afolayan, Zainab Balogun and more attend Lala Akindoju & Chef Fregz’ White Wedding

The beautiful movie star Kemi Lala Akindoju is currently having her white wedding ceremony with her sweetheart, celebrity chef Gbubemi Fregene aka Chef Fregz.See the first photos of guests below. Missed the first look at the couple, click here.Keep refreshing www.bellanaija.com/weddings ...
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20.09.2018
News

2 Nigerians receive U.S’ NIH Grant for HIV Prevention Research

The United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Wednesday announced that it has awarded $7.5 million for an international research program to prevent and treat HIV infection among adolescents and young adults in seven African countries and Brazil.Among the recipients are two ...
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20.09.2018
News

Pinnick Amaju re-elected as NFF President

Amaju Pinnick has been re-elected as president of the Nigeria Football Federation. The election conducted on Thursday by the NFF Elective Congress in Katsina State saw Pinnick cop the coveted position with a total of 34 votes.The announcement of Pinnick's victory was shared via the ...
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20.09.2018
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Eunice Atuejide debunks allegations of Fraud by Party, says she’s the highest Donor/Risk Taker | WATCH

The presidential candidate of the National Interest Party (NIP) Eunice Atuejide has responded to allegations of fraud from her party's now-former National Executive Committee (NEC) members.In an interview with Pulse, Atuejide said that everything has been deal with and she's now the ...
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20.09.2018
News

Robbers attack Ekiti Bank, kill Two

Armed robbers on Wednesday, attacked a Union Bank branch in Igede, in the Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti state, killing two persons.According to The Nation, the robbers, seven in number, stormed the bank at about 5.50pm and shot into the air continuously during the ...
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20.09.2018
Style

BN Collection To Closet | Zainab Balogun In The Muse Factory

BN Collection To Closet | Zainab Balogun In The Muse Factory
Zainab Balogun is hands-down one of the most stylish Nollywood actors of our time. From her chic wedding guest ensembles to slaying on the red carpet, she just never gets it wrong.We still can not get over her look to the movie premiere of “Sylvia”, a movie in which she played a lead ...
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Star Features

20.09.2018
News

Help Find Yinusa Ibrahim | UPDATE: He has been Found!

UPDATE: The missing 18-year old has been found, his parents have confirmed.He is 18 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches tall, and has a dark complexion.He is a teenager living with autism and might not be able to communicate appropriately.He was last seen at Costain Bus Stop, ...
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20.09.2018
News

Zainab Ahmed resigns from Budget Ministry, now Minister of Finance

Zainab Ahmed, who was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to oversee the ministry of finance after Kemi Adeosun's resignation will now be addressed as the minister of finance.This was made know by the ministry of finance on Twitter. The ministry said: Minister Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed ...
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20.09.2018
News

Don’t miss Lagos Margarita Festival on September 30th with DJ Lambo, Timini Egbuson & Fayfay

Lagos Margarita Festival is the ultimate Margarita experience! The event which is a brainchild of Barventure Elixirs and Sipandshots.com is scheduled to debut in the city of Lagos, Nigeria at Muri Okunola Park from 2 pm on September 30th, 2018. Designed to be the first of its kind in ...
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20.09.2018
News

How far will you go to Pursue your Passion? Mai Atafo shares his #ExtraordinaryStories Journey

We all have stories of passion and bravery that can inspire others. Ace comedian, Basketmouth and clothier to the stars, Mai Atafo have taken the lead in sharing their extraordinary journeys.Both men have become household names in their respective industries doing things in ...
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20.09.2018
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“I’ll dance to the Government House” after Saturday’s Election – Senator Adeleke

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s candidate for the September 22 Osun governorship election Senator Ademola Adeleke, has said that he'll be victorious at the polls and will dance to the government house.According to Punch, Adeleke, nicknamed "dancing senator" made this known at an ...
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20.09.2018
News

Senator Adeleke sat for WASSCE in 1981 – WAEC

Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s candidate for the September 22 governorship election in Osun state, sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 1981, the examination body has said.According to Punch, the West African ...
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19.09.2018
News

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie honoured with the 2019 Everett M. Rogers Award

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been named the winner of the 2019 Everett M. Rogers Award.The award has been presented every year since 2005 in honour of Everett M. Rogers, whose "Diffusion of Innovation" is the second-most cited book in the social sciences.Willow Bay, Dean of USC ...
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19.09.2018
News

PwC predicts a New wave of Convergence for Africa’s Entertainment & Media Industry

The borders that once separated the entertainment and media (E&M), technology and telecommunications industries are blurring in the battle for the attention of the consumer in a world that is rapidly digitising, PwC's report ‘Entertainment and media outlook: 2018 – 2022: An African ...
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19.09.2018
News

Watch video of Police asking Ademola Adeleke to report to Force Headquarters

The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday invited Senator Ademola Adeleke to report to the force headquarters in Abuja.Adeleke is to run for governor of Osun State under the People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday, September 22.The police revealed that the senator and four others ...
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19.09.2018
News

Osun Election: Buhari reportedly orders IG of Police not to invite Adeleke

Plateau State declares Public Holiday on Thursday for visit of President Buhari
Punch has reported that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the police not to invite Senator Ademola Adeleke before the Osun State election.Buhari reportedly gave the order to the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.The police had in a statement declared Adeleke, who is ...
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19.09.2018
News

NGO says Cameroonian Government has Issued a Travel Restriction Among Anglophones, Condemns Action

A leading organisation fighting for the realisation of human rights in Cameroon has said that the government has issued a travel restriction among the anglophones in the North West region.Cameroon has been in crisis for about 2 years, with the people in the anglophone region protesting ...
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19.09.2018
News

FG suspends “Nigeria Air” Indefinitely

The Federal Government has suspended the planned national carrier Nigeria Air indefinitely.The Federal Government had announced the airline at the Farnborough Airshow in September, with operations expected to resume December.The Minister of State, Aviation, has however announced that ...
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19.09.2018
News

Osun Elections: Police declares Senator Adeleke wanted for Exam Malpractice

Osun State People's Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate Ademola Adeleke has been declared wanted by the police.This was revealed in a statement released by the Osun State Police Intelligence Bureau, NAN reports.The senator and 4 others were asked to report to the police on ...
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19.09.2018
Scoop

Check Out Meghan Markle’s expression first time she saw her Wedding Dress

Some women know exactly who they want their wedding dress to look like right from childhood, down to details like the cut and how long the train will be.Seeing one's wedding dress for the first time can be overwhelming, but not the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle who was all smiles and ...
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19.09.2018
News

Jimi Agbaje joins 2019 Lagos Governorship Race

Former Lagos state gubernatorial candidate Jimi Agbaje has said that he'll be contesting again in 2019.He'll be contesting under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he told NAN via a telephone call, adding that he's bought and submitted the forms.“It is true that initially I did not ...
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19.09.2018
Inspired!

#BellaNaijaWCW Funmi Oyatogun of TVP Adventures is Designing Nature Learning & Leadership Experiences for Underserved Kids

For our #BellaNaijaWCW feature this week, we spotlight Funmi Oyatogun and the work she's doing with TVP Adventures and Wahamba!Funmi, in 2016, noticed a gap in the travel industry in Nigeria and Africa - there were few budget packages that offered all-inclusive itineraries and ...
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19.09.2018
News

South African Airways celebrates 20 years of Excellent Service in Nigeria with remarkable Global Recognition

Celebration is in the air, as December 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of South African Airways in Nigeria; as we celebrate two decades of service. It has been a worthwhile journey as we have consistently managed to soar high in the face of every obstacle, by offering our passengers the ...
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19.09.2018
News

Lagos Police arrests Suspected Weed Merchants with 7 Bags of Cannabis

Those who indulge in marijuana will be heartbroken by the news that two suspected cannabis merchants have been arrested in Lagos, their weed confiscated.The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos shared the news on their Twitter, with a photo of the suspects.The RRS also revealed that ...
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19.09.2018
News

Investing in Health & Education of Young People Could Help Reduce Poverty – Gates Foundation Report

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Tuesday, launched its second annual Goalkeepers Data Report, pointing to demographic trends that could stall unprecedented progress in reducing global poverty. While 1 billion people have lifted themselves out of poverty over the past 20 years, ...
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19.09.2018
News

Fela Durotoye picks up Presidential Nomination Form

2019 presidential aspirant Fela Durotoye has received his nomination form from his party Alliance for a New Nigeria (ANN).Durotoye shared the news on his Instagram with a photo of himself with the form.He also revealed that the party's primaries will take place on the 29th of ...
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BN Movie of the Week

19.09.2018
News

Super Eagles Legends to battle World Football Legends in “Match Against Corruption”

The annual International Anti-Corruption Day falls on December 9, and plans are already underway to celebrate it in the country.Daily Trust reports that former Super Eagles stars will play against World Football legends in a match tagged "Match Against Corruption." "The match is part ...
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19.09.2018
News

Oyo State Government seals Obasanjo Farms, Other Businesses

Governor Ajimobi presents staffs of office to 21 new Ibadan kings in a bid to transform Ibadan's chieftaincy institution
The Oyo State Government has sealed 16 businesses, including Obasanjo Farms, owned by the former president Olusegun Obasanjo.Punch reports that the closure was a result of the failure of the businesses to remit to the state, their Environmental Development Levy.Notices were served ...
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