Nigerian Army’s Most Gallant Commander Dies In Boko Haram Ambush

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It is an especially sad day for the Nigerian Army. It’s most efficient fighter has died in battle after surviving deadly onslaughts and dodging bullets for years.

Muhammed Abu-Ali, a lieutenant colonel, died in an ambush laid for his troops by the terrorist Boko Haram sect, PREMIUM TIMES learnt.

Fourteen Boko Haram insurgents and four other soldiers died in the attack, the army said.

Linda Ikeji lists her criteria for a husband

Popular for bringing news blogging to a completely new frontier, Linda Ikeji has indeed come a long way. With 10 years experience in the business, she is definitely nobody’s fall gal.
The former model recently opened up to TS Weekend on her career, love life and what she wants from her man.

Sani Abacha's daughter

Late military Head of State, Gen Sani Abacha’s daughter; Sagesse Gumsu, shared a throwback picture of herself rocking her daddy’s coat while on a trip to Beijing, capital city of China, in 1991.

An APC leader chose me as Buhari's running mate' - VP says

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominated him as PresidentMuhammadu Buhari's running mate in the 2014 presidential election.

Osinbajo, however, did not mention the person's name but described him as a former governor - the description believed to be Bola Tinubu.

Toolz showed up in turn up dress

OAP Tools indeed dressed in turn up style, tell me how guys won't turn up with this kind of dress.

Warning to all guys in that conference, try maintain your status quo and keep up.

You can look thou!

She showed off her outfit to the Wimbiz Annual Conference.

UK Punter Puts £37,000 On Donald Trump To WIN US Presidential Election

William Hill says a first-time customer has wagered a staggering £37,000 on the outcome of the US election just days before the historic vote.

The mystery punter has backed Republican candidate Donald Trump to defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton when Americans go to the polls on Tuesday.

Janet Jackson: I will name my unborn child after Michael

Janet Jackson seems to have settled on the perfect middle name for her unborn son and they will be in honour of her late brothers.

Rader Online reports that the music star has settled for "Micheal Brandon", both of which are names of two brothers she lost at different times.

Janet Jackson: I will name my unborn child after Michael

Janet Jackson seems to have settled on the perfect middle name for her unborn son and they will be in honour of her late brothers.

Rader Online reports that the music star has settled for "Micheal Brandon", both of which are names of two brothers she lost at different times.

Beckham's H&M deal terminated

Footballing hunk David Beckham has been dropped as the face of H&M - and replaced with a younger model. The clothing brand has replaced the fit 41-year-old with Grammy Award-winner The Weeknd .

Becks has been the face of H&M's menswear range for the last five years, but the relationship has come to an end.

Sensible Nations Have Children By Tunji Ajibade

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I take note of nations that act sensibly. I refer to the nation that assesses the circumstances in which it finds itself and makes the most of it. It does this by choosing to live in peace with its neighbours.

Especially, when one of such neighbours is Israel that forever waits for an invitation to fight, it makes sense to choose to dwell in peace. Israel isn’t my focus here. Jordan is. It’s in the Middle East, surrounded by Syria to the north, Iraq to the north-east, Israel, Palestine and the Dead Sea to the west, the Red Sea in the south-west, and Saudi Arabia to the east and south. When a nation has that many neighbours , it may have too many of them to fight if it’s combative.

Oritsefemi storm daughter school with 2cakes. Guess what!

As Oritsefemi's daughter, Patience Majemite Ekele turned a year older on Thursday, November 3, the singer took time out to celebrate with her.

Showing up at her school with two birthday cakes, Oritsefemi posed with his daughter, her sister and their excited schoolmates at their secondary school.

Love know no bound: Dwarf groom brings special ladder to church on his wedding day

James Lusted, a dwarf groom went to his wedding with a specially-made stepladder so he could stand next to his bride and look into her eyes as he said his vows.

The 28-year-old groom, at only 3feet and 7inches, has a rare genetic dwarfism condition, and therefore needed a four-step wooden ladder to climb up next to Chloe, his bride who stands at 5ft 7inches.

Pure delight as event planner, and DJ marry in Lagos

Not many things beat the pleasure of walking down the aisle with the one your heart beats for - Wonu and Yinka know that feeling now.

The newly-weds got to say their vows on the 29th of October 2016, amidst family and friends who turned up to celebrate the occasion with them at was at 10 degrees Events Centre, Billings Way Ikeja.

Radiant in her bridal dress, Wonu looked just perfect beside Yinka, whose white tux gave him that dashing knight look.

Soja go Soja come: President appoints two Supreme Court justices

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of two justices of Supreme Court - Ejembi Eko and Amina Augie.

The  National Judicial Council (NJC) had earlier recommended the two candidates to the President.

Kwara State Governor dissolves 16 Local Government Councils

Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has dissolved Local Government Councils in the state.

The councils dissolved are - Asa, Baruten, Edu, Ekiti, Ifelodun, Ilorin East, Ilorin West, Ilorin South, Irepodun, Isin, Kaiama, Moro, Offa, Oke-Ero, Oyun and Pategi.

5 terrorists, 1 soldier die in failed suicide attack in Borno

Troops have foiled two suicide bomb attempts targeted at a military location in Yamtakei in Gwoza Local Government Area in Borno on Thursday and killed five terrorists involved in the attempts.

One soldier also died in the failed attempts.

According to a statement by the army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, issued in Abuja on Friday, at about 9.45 p.m. a suspected female suicide bomber attempted to enter the military location in Yamtake, but a vigilant sentry on duty gunned her down and she died instantly.

US Election: Madame President? By Fola Ojo

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Apprehension, fear, angst, and anxiety have gripped many minority voters since he ran against 16 other contestants in the Republican primaries. The thought of Donald Trump becoming President of the United States continues to make many people fiddle-footed. Muslims are affright; legal and illegal immigrants are scarified, and many Americans are not sure what manner of sword the New-York billionaire businessman will brandish if he becomes the occupier of the White House for the next four years.

The Effect of Trump’s Proposed Tax Plan On Emerging Economies, By Eziukwu Princewill

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With the continued call for America’s tax reform, it will be in the best interest of emerging economies to be prepared for the worst. Whether Trump or Clinton wins at the polls, this policy may be implemented anyway. With the report of China overtaking America as the World largest economy…the United States will be making all frantic efforts to reclaim their position.

Saraki 'I went to Aso Rock to pray, nothing more' - Senate President

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has clarified the purpose of his visit to Aso Rock on Friday, November 4.

Saraki, who met with President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Villa, said he was just there to observe the Jumat prayers.

It has been speculated that Saraki's meeting with Buhari on Friday was about the $30 billion loan request by the President, which the Senate rejected on Tuesday.

PDP want immediate suspension of Amaechi, Onu over bribery allegations

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the suspension two Ministers - Rotimi Amaechi and Dr Ogbonaya Onu.

Amaechi is the Minister of Transportation while Onu heads the Science and Technology Ministry.

The party wants President Muhammadu Buharito suspend the ministers because they were fingered in the ongoing investigations of alleged corrupt judges.

Love In the Time of Recession, By Louis Odion

From the dramatic tale of unrequited love in Lagos to the farce of an aborted wedding in Delta, the comedy of lesbian sex video in Anambra, to the tragedy of a lady suddenly giving up the ghost in the heat of passion in Oyo – all within a week, the nation is now evidently plagued by a contagion of heartbreaks.

With the stocks looking stuck on the economy front, and figures simply no longer adding up, it seems inevitable that more and more Nigerians would instinctively seek solace in the elementary, yet most transcendental, vocation ever known to man – the pursuit of love.

Ambode: We’ll Deliver Lagos/Badagry Road by 2019 | TheNation

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Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday said he was committed to delivering the Lagos-Badagry Expressway expansion before end of 2019.

Speaking to reporters shortly after embarking on an inspection of projects, the governor said the project was a major economic catalyst for Lagos, which will boost economic activities and real estate value in the axis when completed.

“On the part of government, it is imperative that the project is accelerated and completed on schedule. It is a 10-lane expansion project with a provision for rail,” he said.

EFCC releases ex-minister Obanikoro

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly released a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro.

According to a source cited by Punch, Obanikoro regained freedom at about 5pm on Friday, November 4.

"The EFCC just released Senator Obanikoro around 5pm. He is on his way home now," the source said.

Like fther like son: 2Face Idibia 'Music Legend's son made music prefect in school

Music legend, 2Face Idibia's first son, Nino Idibia, is fast on his father's music trail as he is inducted as the music prefect at his school.

10-year-old Nino was among a group of students inducted at his school, Chrisland School, on Friday, November 4.

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2face Idibia with his son Nino 

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His mum, Sumbo Adeoye took to social media to gush over her son's achievement.

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Nino Idibia inducted as music prefect

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Sharing a photo from the induction via Facebook, Sumbo captioned the post, "Feels great to witness your induction as the music prefect. Greatness is in you son".

Nino also known as 'Ninof abulous' has always shown promise in the area of music and made his musical debut in March at the Change Conference 2016.

Big congrats to him.

TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Olaniwun Ajayi, 48 Hours Before Death, Predicts How Buhari’s Successor Will Emerge

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Sir Olaniwun Ajayi, a great Yoruba icon, and chieftain of Afenifere, a pan Yoruba socio-political group, is dead, aged 91.

As if he knew death was lurking around the corner, Sir Olaniwun Ajayi, during an exclusive interview he granted Nigerian Tribune on Wednesday, he spoke on prevailing national issues and revealed certain things that will happen as the country progresses into another election year in 2019.

Women see Why you should consider being with a short guy

Why should you ditch the taller guy rule and date a short man- who might even be shorter than you?

According to Cosmopolitan, here are four reasons why:

Bucking societal norms

Quite likely, a guy that is cool with you being taller than him will be cool with other things in your relationship that does not go in line with  societal norms.

This is for Men: Can a woman take you out?

Many men fear rejection from women, so they wait long and hard to be really sure before making a leap for the girl they are crushing on.

For men in that category, here are the signs that you are to watch out for.

1. See if she makes an effort to be around you.

Customs officers, soldiers clash in Lagos By Olaleye Aluko

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There was tension at the Nigerian Army Shopping Arena, Bolade, in the Oshodi area of Lagos State on Thursday as some officers of the Nigeria Customs Service clashed with soldiers in the market.

Our correspondent gathered that trouble started when the customs officers traced six missing containers, suspected to have carried contraband, to the market and moved to impound them.

PUNCH Metro learnt that soldiers at the market prevented the customs officers from impounding the containers, which were driven into the shopping arena, commonly called Arena Market.

Obanikoro Undertakes To Return N480m, Submits Passports To EFCC

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A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has signed an undertaking to return N480m to the Federal Government, The PUNCH has learnt.

Obanikoro has also submitted his United States of America and Nigerian passports to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

In addition, the ex-minister has provided two sureties who are directors in the Federal Civil Service.

Economic Recovery Plan Ready By December – FG

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The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, has said that the national economic recovery plan for the next three years will be ready next.

She explained at an economics communications workshop in Abuja on Thursday that the plan would serve as a guide for the preparation of annual budgets and would be a continuation of the initiatives contained in the Strategic Implementation Plan for the 2016 budget.

Reps call for CBN Gov, Minister's resignation

Lawmakers at the House of Representatives have called for the resignation of Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and CBN Governor,Godwin Emefiele.

According to a report by Daily Trust, a House of Representatives panel called on Nigerians to demand for the resignation of the economy's finance heads fpr allegedly mismanaging the country's wealth.

How Metuh Spent N400m Strictly On Jonathan’s Directives – Witness

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The trial of the former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Olisa Metuh continued Thursday at the Federal High Court Abuja with the 5th Defence Witness, Mr. Richard Ihediwa telling the court that Metuh spent the N400 million released to him by former President Goodluck Jonathan strictly on the directive of the ex-president.

Ihediwa said Jonathan released the N400 million to Metuh following a presentation Metuh made to him alongside other groups on ways to douse the tension in the country ahead of the 2015 general elections as demanded by the ex-president.

Empty Treasury: I Felt Like Absconding When I Took Over From Jonathan —Buhari By Levinus Nwabughiogu

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ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said, yesterday, that he almost left the country when he discovered that the nation’s treasury was empty as he assumed office.

The President, who spoke during a presidential parley and presentation of report on poverty reduction by Course 38 of National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, Plateau State, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said he was utterly bewildered to notice that despite oil price rising as high as $100 per barrel, nothing was left for him to start off his administration.

If your Ex want you back, here are the signs to note.

When you go through a break up, your brain sets you up for a whole new beginning.

Many times, the new beginning is with someone totally different, totally new.

On the other hand, it could be a new beginning with the same person!

Stemming The Tide of Withdrawals From ICC | Vanguard

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We view with grave concern, the emerging scenario which suggests that some African countries are increasingly tempted to pull out of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague over allegations that the Court appears to target African and Third World leaders for sanctions while playing blind, deaf and dumb to their colleagues from the developed world who have allegedly committed similar or worse offences.

Breaking News: NJC Bows To Pressure, Asks Arrested Judges To Step Aside

ABUJA – The National Judicial Council, NJC, on Thursday, succumbed to pressure from the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, even as it agreed that all the judges being investigated over allegations of corruption should step down from the Bench pending their trial.

The NJC which is headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, took this new position at the end of a two-day emergency meeting that ended in Abuja on Thursday.

Gunmen kidnap Ekiti State INEC Secretary

The  Secretary of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Ekiti State, Muslim Omoleke, has been abducted.

According to reports, Omoleke was kidnapped at gunpoint at Iwaraja, a town near Ilesa in Osun State, at about 4pm on Thursday, November 3.

Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan’s Artwork In Major London show | AP

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LONDON (AP) — The timing couldn’t be better for Saturday’s opening of “The Beaten Path,” a major exhibit of Bob Dylan’s artworks at the Halcyon Gallery on London’s pricey New Bond Street.

Worldwide interest in the veteran American troubadour has soared after his surprising choice as this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in literature and the show is one of the most extensive displays ever mounted of his drawings, watercolors, acrylics and ironworks.

The 75-year-old singer has said he will accept the Nobel in person in Stockholm if he can fit it into his demanding tour schedule — and the gallery hopes he will stop off in London to visit the show.

Nine Food You Didn’t Know Had Anti-Aging Benefits

Curated by Rachel Zoe and her team of editors and stylists, The Zoe Report is not only your stop for all things fashion and beauty but all-around lifestyle as well. Check out their site for everything from shopping tips to dating advice, to the latest in celebrity news.

If you’re anything like us, you’re fascinated with the anti-aging industry—every new product and procedure is worth discussion and consideration, even if it’s just to

Some people want to bring me down – EFCC boss says

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has revealed that some people are trying to bring him down.

Also speaking on the issue, the spokesman of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, frowned at reports on social media alleging that the anti-graft agency's boss is spreading lies.