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Breaking: Cristiano Ronaldo Named FIFA World Player Of The Year

Cristiano Ronaldo was named the world’s best player at the 2017 Best Fifa Football Awards at the London Palladium.
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Ronaldo, 32, beat Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Paris St-Germain’s Neymar to the honour.
Ronaldo helped Real to a Champions League-La Liga double in 2016-17.
Lieke Martens

IGP Idris Approved 2 Jeeps For Aisha Buhari – Misau

Senator representing Bauchi Central, Isah Misau has alleged that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris approved two jeeps for the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari and a bus for the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru.
This was part of the documents Misau’s defence submitted

Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode ‘Constantly’ Breaching Airport Security Procedures – Sources

Vocal former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, treats Nigeria’s airport security rules and procedures with disdain. it has been learnt.
Airline and airport sources told SaharaReporters that he habitually violates the procedures, particularly at airport security checkpoints in Lagos.
Several concerned passengers also told SaharaReporters of their observations on three separate trips between March

I Did Not Approve Maina’s Reinstatement – Head of Service

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, on Monday said there was no truth in the reports that she approved the reinstatement of a former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina, and his subsequent posting to the Ministry of

Breaking: EFCC Seals Maina’s 2 Million Naira Manson

Mobile police officers attached to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday stormed a mansion belonging to embattled civil servant, Abdulrasheed Maina, who has been on the wanted list for about two years.
A PREMIUM TIMES reporter who visited the building at No. 10 Hamisu Musa Road, Jabi, around 3:40 p.m. on

Mr 2Kay Robbed At Gun Point In Hotel Room

Entertainment October 23, 2017 at 3:35 pm 0 comments

Singer, Abiye David Jumbo popularly known as Mr 2Kay, was robbed at gun point in his hotel room at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday.
The incident occurred at about 11:00 pm, during the Buckwyld and Breathless concert where he also performed.
A statement from Grafton Records,

Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar Vie For ‘FIFA Men’s Player’ Award

Sport October 23, 2017 at 11:02 am 0 comments

One of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or Neymar will be named the Best FIFA Men’s Player award on Monday.
Ronaldo helped Real Madrid to a second consecutive Champions League title and finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 12 goals earlier this year.
Messi and Neymar claimed the Spanish King’s

Aregbesola Meets Aare Ona Kakanfo (Photos)

Photonews October 22, 2017 at 6:25 pm 0 comments

Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola on Sunday met with the new Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Otunba Gani Adams at the 50th birthday anniversary of Semiu Okanlawon, one of Aregbesola’s media aides in Iwo, Osun State.
It would be recalled that Gani Adams was officially announced as the Aare Ona

Super Eagles Face Argentina In Trickish Friendly Test

Sport October 22, 2017 at 11:07 am 0 comments

Three-time African champions Nigeria and two-time world champions Argentina will face off in a high-profile international friendly in the Russian city of Krasnodar on Nov. 14.

A statement by the Communications Department of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Saturday indicated that the match’s venue is the Krasnodar Arena

I’m Friendly With My Daughter’s Father – Bisola Aiyeola

Entertainment October 22, 2017 at 10:29 am 0 comments

Background
I grew up in many places because we moved around a lot. As a child, I lived in Papa Ajao, Festac and Surulere, all in Lagos. I have many memories from my childhood. These include spending lots of time with my cousins and aunties, singing with them, and enjoying

Kenya Presidential Jet Crashes

Foreign October 21, 2017 at 6:02 pm 0 comments

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s private helicopter crashed into Lake Nakuru Saturday morning after what is reported as a technical hitch.

The plane, according to kahawatungu.com, with tail number 5Y-NMJ and Aérospatiale 350B3e Ecureuil model was reportedly flying a team of political staff close to Nakuru senator Susan Kihika to Narok.
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