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Recession: Reconstitute the Board of the Central Bank- Senate tells President Buhari

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As part of resolutions to get out of the current economic recession, the senate yesterday advised President Buhari to reconstitute the board of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The senate also advised President Buhari to appoint a Special Adviser that would negotiate with militants in the Niger Delta. Read the full resolutions as shared by Senate President Bukola Saraki after the cut...   1. The executive should forward an Economic Stimulus Bill containing all the fiscal stimulus packages, investments and incentives which will receive accelerated consideration and passage at the National Assembly. 2. The fiscal and monetary authorities must harmonise all policies that lower interest rates for investors in the real sector and small/medium scale farmers. 3. The government should adopt peaceful means in the Niger Delta to restore Nigeria’s oil production back to 2.2 million barrels per day. 4. The release of low interest funding under the stimulus package should be targeted at ...

Model Gigi Hadid shares loved up selfie with boyfriend, Zayn Malik

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Young and in love!

Rachel Roy trolls Beyonce's fans, Beyhives

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Earlier this year designer Rachel Roy was attacked by Beyonce's fanatical fans, The BeyHive, after she implied that she was Jay Z's side chick. Looks like she didn't get enough the last time. She was spotted rocking a bee jacket on Tuesday as she attended the Revlon's Annual Philanthropic Luncheon at Chateau Marmont.

Veteran actress Joke Silva is celebrating her birthday today

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Veteran Nigerian actress and director, Joke Silva-Jacobs is celebrating her birthday today September 29th. Born in 1961, she began a career in film in the early 1990s. Happy Birthday to her!

Photo: Ibadan taxi driver returns N170,000, laptop and other valuables to owner

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An honest taxi driver in Ibadan, Oyo State identified a Damilare Adesiyan reportedly returned a bag with valuable items left behind by a passenger. Below is what a Facebook user Johnson Abbaly wrote. Also see comment by owner of the items, Mr. Balogun Segun. "The gentleman in the picture below is Mr. Damilare Adesiyan, a taxi driver in ibadan... A Facebook friend left a bag with N170'000 , laptop and valuable documents in Adesiyan's taxi. This gentleman didnt even have food in his home. But he traced our friend where dropped him and tried to locate him. He went eventually and reported to the police. Thepolice helped and the owner was found. Everything in tact. There are still angels among us IT IS WHAT YOU REWARD IN SOCIETY THAT BECOMES CULTURE. Honesty should be a virtue not self sacrifice. Please join us celebrate Mr Adesiyan a #ChangeModel..

MTN denies illegal repatriation of $13bn, says allegations by Dino Melaye are unfounded and lacks merit

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MTN has reacted to the alleged illegal repatriation of $13.92 billion leveled against it by Senator Dino Melaye at the senate plenary yesterday. Dino in a motion before the house, accused the Minister of Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelamah of colluding with the telecommunications company to illegally repatriate the said amount from Nigeria between 2006 to 2016. However a statement released by the CEO of MTN Nigeria, Ferdi Moolman, describes the allegations as unfounded and lacks merit. “The allegations made against MTN are completely unfounded and without any merit”the statement read in part

'I didn't wanna embarrass Hillary Clinton, i was holding back at debate'- Donald Trump says

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Donald Trump has suggested that he did so well at  Monday  Night's U.S Presidential election debate claiming he held back because he didn't want to embarrass his rival Hillary Clinton. Speaking to a fired-up crowd in Melbourne  on Tuesday , Trump said that he has the momentum for victory after what he said was a strong win in  Monday's  debate against Democrat Hillary Clinton. 'Clinton is as crooked as they come," Trump said, 'Everything she did turned out bad." "I was holding back. I didn't want to embarrass her." "She is the candidate of yesterday, and ours is the campaign and the people of the future," Trump said. "She's an insider, fighting only for her donors and insiders. I'm an outsider fighting for you." During his speech at the AeroMod International hangar at Orlando Melbourne International Airport, Trump said Clinton was "incompetent as secretary of State." ...

Photos: Accreditation, Voting commences in Edo state

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The state governorship election is currently taking place and so far it has been peaceful. The turnout according to observers has been impressive. More photos after the cut...

Angry brother allegedly beheads man who raped his sister ...and takes the head to the police station! (photos)

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According to the Thai online user who posted the photos on September 25th, a man allegedly killed and beheaded his sister's alleged rapist...and went to report himself at the police station, carrying the murder victim's head. See the graphic photos after the cut...

Nigeria's U-17 Women's team release new photos as they land in Jordan for World cup

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Nigeria's Under 17 Women's team aka The Flamingoes  on Monday  arrived Jordan ahead of the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup taking place in Jordan. They released new sets of  team photos upon their arrival. The Flamingoes will play their opener against Brazil on  1st October  before games against England and Korea DPR at the Amman International Stadium, Jordan. More pics after the cut...

Check out DJ Cuppy's RM 037 Richard Mille watch...

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You have to google to know how much that baby costs...:-)

Court to rule on Patience Jonathan’s seized $15.5m October 7th

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Justice Babs Kuewumi of the Federal High Court in Lagos will on October 7th deliver judgement on the case of the seized $15.5 million found in four company accounts that have been linked to former First lady Patience Jonathan. T he Nation reports that at the resumed hearing of the case yesterday September 27th, counsel to  former Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Waripamo Dudafa, who is also a defendant in the case,  urged the Federal High Court to nullify the guilty plea by four companies that have been linked to the case. The four companies in whose accounts the seized $15 million was found in, had  on September 15th pleaded guilty to laundering the said amount when they were arraigned.  The companies namely  Pluto Property and Investment Company Ltd (represented by  Friday  Davis), Seagate Property Development and Investment Company Ltd (represented by Agbor Baro), Trans Ocean Property and Investmen...

Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP) holds tomorrow

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that the Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP) will hold tomorrow 29th September, 2016 at the Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel (VCP), No 292b Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos at 11am prompt. The event is an opportunity for Consumers to meet face to face with their Service Providers to resolve issues affecting them.  Expected to be in attendance are Telecommunication Companies, Consumer Advocacy Groups, Pressure Groups, Trade Unions, Professional Bodies and Consumers in general. The Theme of the event is  “Regulatory Responses to Consumer Issues over the last year - A Retrospect

E-Money buys the 2017 Lexus lx 570 fully armored car (photos)

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In this recession, some people are buying motor?...igwe! Lol. Five Star CEO, E-Money just acquired the 2017 Lexus lx 570. It cost about $90k minus the customization! Congrats to him

Be at MAIN Festival today as Ogun Governor, Emem Isong, Kunle Afolayan, others discuss Entertainment, innovation & Economy

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 Minister of power, housing and works, Babatunde Fashola, Chairman of First Bank, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Chairman of Mikano, Mrs Adeola Sumola of Bello Osagie & Associates, Ms. Chantel Abdul MD/CEO Mojek International, Dapo Adelegan, Chariman of Nigerian-British Chambers of Commerce, Olatorera Oniru of Dressme Outlet, Tokunbo Abiru, MD of Skye Bank, Mrs. Osayi Alile and other important dignitaries were all at Made in Nigeria Festival which is ongoing at the Eko Atlantic (Old Bar Beach). Today, entertainment, creativity and innovation will take centre stage as Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosu, movie makers-Emem Isong, Kunle Afolayan, commissioner for Agric in Ogun and Lagos, Ada Osakwe of Nuli Juice, Samuel Olatunji (Bigsam) of  BBB Media  and other important dignitaries will be leading the way in the summit section of the Made in Nigeria (MAIN Festival) which taking place today. So if you love entertainment or plan to play big in entertainment and innovatio...