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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita over alleged N3billion contract scam. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

Reacting to the allegations, the India High Commission in Abuja said there was “no condition” attached to the pair’s medical request or “ultimatum by India” for them to leave the country. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

Governor Okowa said that the state government appreciated the good works of the brigade, especially in the past few weeks, and commended the brigade for also collaborating with other security agencies in the state. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

Confirming the development, the director of communications, Catholic Dioceses of Makurdi, Revd. Fr. Moses Iorapuu said the nuns were not injured in the attack. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

The Nigerian Government on Wednesday accused the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, of demanding to check into a five-star hotel and wanting to receive visitors of all kinds in India. The popular religious leader was flown to India on Monday for medical treatment following an order by a Kaduna court directing the state government to release him from detention to attend to his failing health. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Culture, Grace Isu Gekpe, El-Zakzaky’s demands were rejected because he went to India only for medical purpose and not tourism. The statement read, “In addition, El-Zakzaky demanded free movement and access to visitors of all kinds as well as requested to be allowed to check into a five-star hotel instead of being admitted in the hospital.  “The request was refused on the ground that he came into the country for medicals and not as a tourist (more so that his visa was issued on ...

Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo State next year, about 16 aspirants have indicated interest to represent the Peoples Democratic Party during that exercise. Spokesperson for the party in the state, Zadoke Akintoye, made the disclosure in a chat with Sahara Reporters on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital.  He said, “Our party in Ondo State has never zoned its governorship seat and there is no history where you would find the party deliberately zoning his gubernatorial ticket.  “We have always ensured at all times that we give visible examples to show that we are a party that promotes free and fair electoral process. “We will allow all contestants regardless of the zone they come from to contest in the election. “The best of them will emerged in a free and fair election. We have 16 aspirants at the moment that have indicated interest to contest for the ticket of our party. “Our job as a party is to ensure that there is freedom of choice by pa...

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association on Wednesday warned that there would be unprecedented smuggling of food products following a directive by President Muhammadu Buhari’s that the Central Bank of Nigeria should no longer make foreign exchange available for food importation. Director-General of NECA, Mr Timothy Olawale, told journalists in Lagos that even though the directive was done in good faith, it will create more problems at the end and lead to increased smuggling through the country’s porous land borders. Olawale said Nigeria currently lacked the capacity to meet its local food demand, adding that this will lead to corruption and smuggling into the country. He said, “With the recently signed AfCFTA, Nigeria will further create a thriving market for other countries and will remain a dumping ground for imported goods. “A wholesale immediate withdrawal of FOREX without giving a buffer period for businesses to adjust and source for alternatives would boost smu...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will assign portfolios and swear in new ministers that will make up his cabinet during his second term in office. The President made the announcement in a tweet on Wednesday via his official Twitter handle @MBuhari. He added that portfolios will be assigned with clear implementation targets to ensure the performance of the incoming ministers. The tweet reads, “The incoming ministers, who will be sworn in next week, will receive clear implementation targets tied to their portfolios.  “We will ensure these targets are complied with; performance will be monitored by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.” Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  via IFTTT

  South African-born Olympic champion, Caster Semenya, has said that she has “never really felt very supported” by other women in sport, according to a report by the BBC. The 28-year-old, who is preparing to defend her world 800m title in Qatar in September, while speaking at a women’s conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, said that on many occasions she had felt deserted by women. She said, “I'm targeted because I'm undefeated. Since I have been in sport, I have never really felt very supported, I've never felt recognised mostly by women. “I'm the best at what I do. When you are the best in the world, people get obsessed with what you are doing. “Probably I'm a problem because I'm an over-achiever, so we must get rid of you. “Whoever is going to stop me from running is going to have to drag me out of the track. “There's not much that I can say, what I can tell you is that I am on top of my game.” South Africa Sports News AddThis :  O...

  Thousands of heartbroken fans of late Ivory Coast musician, DJ Arafat, have signed an online petition asking the country’s Ministry of Culture to use their biggest stadium to hold his funeral service. The 33-year-old artistes died on Monday morning after a motorbike accident in Abidjan, the country’s capital. Originally known as Ange Didier Huon, DJ Arafat was famous for his energetic dance steps and scintillating brand of coupé-décalé sound that left fans begging for more. Over 65,000 people have signed the petition on change.org asking for the Félix Houphouet Boigny Stadium to be used for the funeral, according to a BBC report on Wednesday.   Celebrity Entertainment News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

  President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerian athletes that will participate in the 12th Africa Games scheduled to hold in Rabat, Morocco, to avoid performance-enhancing drugs and win ‘clean’ medals. Buhari spoke on Wednesday during a ceremony to hand over the athletes to the Nigeria Olympic Committee in Abuja. The President was represented by the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, at the event. He said the country would be proud of them even when they failed to win any medal than to come back home with medals that were dubiously acquired. He said, “Let me assure you that the government is fully committed to our delegation’s successful participation in the African Games and will ensure that the welfare of the team is adequately taken care of. “I want to charge all athletes and team officials going to the Games to be worthy ambassadors of our great country, both on the field of play and outside the sports arena. “I therefore, urge you to...

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi PM News   Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has said that his administration will clear forests in some parts of the state to make the area unsafe for hoodlums terrorising residents. Ugwuanyi said this on Wednesday during his visit to Awgu Local Government Area of the state. He denied insinuations that his administration was planning to destroy caves and other tourism artefacts in a forest located in Awgu council area on the grounds that they served as hideouts and haven for kidnappers and armed bandits. He said that government merely took an action that was intended to scare the hoodlums out of their hideouts in the forest, following a disturbing security report. He expressed his commitment to ensure that the reputation of the state as one of the safest in the country remained intact, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria.   Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, N...

Liverpool Football Club of England on Wednesday night emerged winners of the 2019 UEFA Super Cup after beating fellow English side – Chelsea – 5-4 on penalties. Chelsea took the lead in Istanbul, Turkey, through Olivier Giroud in the closing stages of the first half but soon surrendered that position early in the second period when Sadio Mane pounced on an assist from Brazilian, Roberto Firmino, to level the scores. The Senegalese striker would later shoot his side in front in the first half of extra time before Jorginho brought parity to the game a few minutes later with a well converted penalty kick after forward, Tammy Abraham, was fouled in the box by Liverpool goalkeeper. At the end of 120 minutes and with the scores standing at 2-2, the match went into penalty shootout for a winner to be decided. Liverpool, who are current holders of the UEFA Champions League, converted all their spot kicks while a miss by Abraham, the only one for Chelsea out of five, gifted Jurgen K...

The Nigerian Government on Wednesday accused the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, of demanding to check into a five-star hotel and wanting to receive visitors of all kinds in India. The popular religious leader was flown to India on Monday for medical treatment following an order by a Kaduna court directing the state government to release him from detention to attend to his failing health. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Culture, Grace Isu Gekpe, El-Zakzaky’s demands were rejected because he went to India only for medical purpose and not tourism. The statement read, “In addition, El-Zakzaky demanded free movement and access to visitors of all kinds as well as requested to be allowed to check into a five-star hotel instead of being admitted in the hospital.  “The request was refused on the ground that he came into the country for medicals and not as a tourist (more so that his visa was issued on ...

  South African-born Olympic champion, Caster Semenya, has said that she has “never really felt very supported” by other women in sport, according to a report by the BBC. The 28-year-old, who is preparing to defend her world 800m title in Qatar in September, while speaking at a women’s conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, said that on many occasions she had felt deserted by women. She said, “I'm targeted because I'm undefeated. Since I have been in sport, I have never really felt very supported, I've never felt recognised mostly by women. “I'm the best at what I do. When you are the best in the world, people get obsessed with what you are doing. “Probably I'm a problem because I'm an over-achiever, so we must get rid of you. “Whoever is going to stop me from running is going to have to drag me out of the track. “There's not much that I can say, what I can tell you is that I am on top of my game.” South Africa Sports News AddThis :  O...

  President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerian athletes that will participate in the 12th Africa Games scheduled to hold in Rabat, Morocco, to avoid performance-enhancing drugs and win ‘clean’ medals. Buhari spoke on Wednesday during a ceremony to hand over the athletes to the Nigeria Olympic Committee in Abuja. The President was represented by the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, at the event. He said the country would be proud of them even when they failed to win any medal than to come back home with medals that were dubiously acquired. He said, “Let me assure you that the government is fully committed to our delegation’s successful participation in the African Games and will ensure that the welfare of the team is adequately taken care of. “I want to charge all athletes and team officials going to the Games to be worthy ambassadors of our great country, both on the field of play and outside the sports arena. “I therefore, urge you to...

Liverpool Football Club of England on Wednesday night emerged winners of the 2019 UEFA Super Cup after beating fellow English side – Chelsea – 5-4 on penalties. Chelsea took the lead in Istanbul, Turkey, through Olivier Giroud in the closing stages of the first half but soon surrendered that position early in the second period when Sadio Mane pounced on an assist from Brazilian, Roberto Firmino, to level the scores. The Senegalese striker would later shoot his side in front in the first half of extra time before Jorginho brought parity to the game a few minutes later with a well converted penalty kick after forward, Tammy Abraham, was fouled in the box by Liverpool goalkeeper. At the end of 120 minutes and with the scores standing at 2-2, the match went into penalty shootout for a winner to be decided. Liverpool, who are current holders of the UEFA Champions League, converted all their spot kicks while a miss by Abraham, the only one for Chelsea out of five, gifted Jurgen K...

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  The All Africa Music Awards on Wednesday unveiled Tiwa Savage, Davido, Burna Boy, Simi, Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, Teni, Yemi Alade, Niniola along other international artistes nominated for 2019 edition of the prestigious award. This was announced by AFRIMA’s Associate Producer, Aderele Niyi, at a briefing with journalists in Lagos. Niyi said that the nominees from Western, Eastern, Central, Southern and Northern Africa, were selected after a rigorous process by a team of industry experts. According to her, the World Music Festival will be held between November 21 and November 23, 2019 in a yet to be announced venue. She said, “The platform is to position Africa as a musical hub for the world as Africans are seen as talented and highly creative. “This is going to be the sixth edition of AFRIMA and I can say that it has been getting better each year; this year’s edition promises to be a unique one.” Celebrity Entertainment Music News AddThis :  Original Author :...

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Bernard Fanning . Bernard Fanning (born 15 August 1969) is an Australian musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and frontman of Queensland alternative rock band Powderfinger. Born and raised in Toowong, Brisbane, he began writing music at 12. With Ian Haug, John Collins, and Darren Middleton, the band released five studio albums in fifteen years and achieved mainstream success in Australia. During Powderfinger's hiatus in 2005, Fanning began his solo music career with the studio album Tea & Sympathy. Powderfinger reunited in 2007 and released two more albums before disbanding in 2010. While Powderfinger's style focuses on alternative rock, Fanning's solo music is generally described as a mixture of blues and acoustic folk. He plays guitar, piano, keyboards and harmonica. Often speaking out against Australian political figures, Fanning has donated much of his time to philanthropic causes.

Bernard Fanning . Bernard Fanning (born 15 August 1969) is an Australian musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and frontman of Queensland alternative rock band Powderfinger. Born and raised in Toowong, Brisbane, he began writing music at 12. With Ian Haug, John Collins, and Darren Middleton, the band released five studio albums in fifteen years and achieved mainstream success in Australia. During Powderfinger's hiatus in 2005, Fanning began his solo music career with the studio album Tea & Sympathy. Powderfinger reunited in 2007 and released two more albums before disbanding in 2010. While Powderfinger's style focuses on alternative rock, Fanning's solo music is generally described as a mixture of blues and acoustic folk. He plays guitar, piano, keyboards and harmonica. Often speaking out against Australian political figures, Fanning has donated much of his time to philanthropic causes.

In case you didn't know, ⭐ NICKI MINAJ ⭐ revealed when she is going to get married. Speaking on her Queen Radio Show, the rapper gave what is considered enough to make predictions about when she is receiving a ring on her finger. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

Cristiano Ronaldo insisted the major difference between himself and Lionel Messi is the number of teams he has played for and the Champions League trophies he has won at different clubs. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

An inspector who survived the attack by soldiers on policemen in Ibi, Taraba state, has explained how he escaped death by the whiskers. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

Alex Iwobi says he left Arsenal for Everton because he is looking to shake off the youngster tag and make a name for himself at Goodison Park. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

Do you want to know who the richest Nigerian musicians are? Meet the ⭐ TOP 20 RICHEST MUSICIANS IN NIGERIA ⭐. Read top facts about their music and earnings. Also checkout these artistes' 2019 net worth. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

Thirty years ago, the entire Nigerian football fraternity was thrown into mourning following the tragic and untimely death of former Super Eagles star Samuel Okwaraji. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

The governor also reiterated the commitment of his administration to recover all the government property and funds allegedly looted under the watch of Okorocha government, and called for collective efforts to his ‘rebuild project’ from via EDUPEDIA24/7