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President Muhammadu Buhari writes National Assembly seeking Permission to borrow $4.5b

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The President, Muhammadu Buhari today wrote to the National Assembly, seeking permission to borrow about $4.5b. This was contained in a letter to the House of Representatives Leadership, led by Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara 

Former NSA, Dasuki Did Not Steal $2.2billion – Ex-President Jonathan

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Immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, said it was impossible for the National Security Adviser (NSA) during his administration, Sambo Dasuki, to have stolen $2.2 billion as claimed by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Mr. Dasuki, who has been in detention since December 1, 2015, was arrested by security agencies in an early morning raid on the orders of President Muhammadu Buhari for the alleged misappropriation of $2.2 billion meant to purchase equipment for the Nigerian military in its battle against Islamist group, Boko Haram. A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja last Friday granted the application of the EFCC to consolidate the two separate cases against the former army Colonel. A statement by the anti-graft commission said Mr. Dasuki would be re-arraigned on November 16. Mr. Jonathan, who was speaking at the famous Oxford Union, Oxford United Kingdom, on the subject of promoting youth entrepreneurship, argued that it was “not just p

DSS Foils Escape Attempt of Bala Mohammed's Aide and Fmr. DG AGIS

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A middle-aged man named "Idris" has been apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS) detectives for attempting to facilitate the escape of a former BBC Hausa Service reporter, Jamilah Tangaza from Nigeria through a small border town in Kwara state. The DSS agents caught Idris with Ms. Tangaza's passport after he had attempted to get it stamped by the Nigerian Immigration Services outpost in Chikanda in Kwara State. According to a DSS official, Ms. Tangaza was waiting to collect the passport and exit Nigeria through the border town. She could not be found after her emissary tipped her off that he'd been arrested by the DSS. Ms. Tangaza was detained in August 2016 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accused of stealing N800million as while she served as the Director of Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) as well as a Senior Special Assistant to the  former Federal Capital Territory Minister, Bala Mohammed.  A  source at the EFCC told Sah

Nigerians Shine Bright at 2016 MAMA AWARDS, See full list of Winners

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N igerian artistes had a outstanding performance and triumph at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards, which held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nigeria's Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun, Afro-pop singer, was the star of the night winning in three categories. Wizkid won ‘best male’ and overall ‘best artiste’ award while he also shared the ‘best collaboration’ win with Dj Maphorsia and Dj Buckz. Patoranking, Tekno and Yemi Alade were other Nigerian artistes who excelled on the night. Full List of 2016 MTV MAMA AWARDS Best Live Act – Casper Nyovest Best Group – Sauti Sol Best Alternative/Pop Group – Shekinah & Kyle Deutsch Best Female Act – Yemi Alade Best International Artiste – Drake Listener’s Choice award – Jay Prayzah Legend Award – Hugh Masekela Best Lusophone Act – C4 Pedro Best Francophone Act – Serge Beynaud Best Male Artiste – Wizkid Best Collaboration – DJ Maphorisa ft Wizkid Best Video – Youssoupha Personality of The Year – Caster Semenya Best Hip Hop – Emtee Best

Miss Akwa-Ibom Anniversary Queen Releases Cute Photos

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While the whole Internet is agog over a "yet to be verified" randy video of a 2015 Beauty Queen from the Eastern part of Nigeria, Another Queen; Miss Ekaette Utip who is the  2016 Miss Akwa-Ibom Anniversary Queen released some inspirational words alongside so captivating photographs for her fans. In her words as posted on Facebook: Smile. Breath. Live A smile does not only make you beautiful, it also warms the heart/soul of the people around you. A mother's smile warms the heart of her children, a Queen's smile captivates the minds of her people, Friend's smile and the world goes round. In all that you do, SMILE. Breath, just breath and live. Life may not present the best opportunities now, but you can use the opportunity you have now the best way you can. When things do not work out, BREATH! When life knocks you down, RISE UP AND LIVE! Best regards Ekaette Utip # 2016AkwaIbomAnniversaryQueen .

2016 MTV MAMA AWARDS GETS NEW HOST

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The MTV MAMA awards just got a new host in the person of Bonang Matheba, she was chosen to replace Trevor, of MTV UK who is currently hospitalized for an undisclosed illness. This comes as a surprise to most Nigerian Celebrities,  considering the circumstances that brought about her emergence despite not being among the first three contenders.

How to Identify a Suicide Bomber 2

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The Adamawa State Government, yesterday released a public service announcement to citizens and inhabitants of the state on the basic information on how to Identify a Suicide Bomber and possible steps to take.