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Troops neutralize notorious Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 9 minors

Troops neutralize notorious Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 9 minors

Following credible and confirmed information about the convergence of some elements of suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa village, Kala Balge Local Government Area, Borno State, troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in conjunction with some Civilian JTF today, Sunday 11th June 2017, carried out a successful clearance operation along that axis.

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AIICO Insurance grows underwriting profit by 326%

AIICO Insurance grows underwriting profit by 326%

Explains reduction in premium 

By Rosemary Onuoha

AIICO Insurance Plc said it grew its underwriting profit for the year ended December 31, 2016 by 326 percent.

The figure increased from a loss position of N5.5 billion to a profit of N12.45 billion across the group driven by slight underwriting improvements in the non life business and release of the reserves in the life business.

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Unilever Nigeria Plc: Local investors in flip flop over foreign investors’ repositionings Stock fails to respond to bullish sentiment By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor UNILEVER Nigeria Plc,  one of the leading multinationals on the Nigeria Stock Exchange, NSE, has presented a, rather, mixed sentiment in the stock market in the days after April 18, 2017, when it announced an impressive first quarter 2017 (Q1’17) results.

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Centre for N-Delta Studies urges transparency in oil industry

Centre for N-Delta Studies urges transparency in oil industry

By Emem Idio

YENAGOA—Centre for Niger Delta Studies, CNDS, of the Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, has bemoaned the prevalence of corruption in the oil and gas industry, calling for increased transparency and accountability in the sector.

Director of CNDS, Dr Abaraye Sunday, made the call while declaring open a roundtable on Strengthening Citizens’ Demand for Accountability and Transparency…

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Mumu smiles back into debt trap

Mumu smiles back into debt trap

By Henry Boyo

1st Man:   I am disturbed by the rate at which the country is getting foreign loan.

2nd Man:  Why?

1st Man:   We’ve borrowed N7.1trn in just two years.

2nd Man:  There’s no cause for alarm, my friend.

1st Man:   Really? You think the loans will be judiciously used?

2nd Man:  No, but at our age, that should be our least concern.

1st Man:   Why?

2nd Man:            That’s the burden…

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Any Person That Attends a Church With Yoruba Pastor Is An Imbecile – Nnamdi Kanu

Any Person That Attends a Church With Yoruba Pastor Is An Imbecile – Nnamdi Kanu

Check out one of the recorded broadcast from Nnamdi Kanu, he went in hard on the Yorubas. He said;

Any Igbo man attending a Yoruba church is not fit to be a human being, an idiot, and an imbecile; Yoruba people are very foolish, they are worse than Boko Haram – Nnamdi Kanu

BIAFRA DOES NOT PREACH HATE RIGHT? VIDEO: Any Igbo Person who attends any Church Pastored by a Yoruba Man is an Imbecile –…

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See How Reality Star, Joseline Stepped Out For Her Recent Party In Atlanta

See How Reality Star, Joseline Stepped Out For Her Recent Party In Atlanta

Although Stevie J and Joseline are still battling it out in court, they recently appeared together in Atlanta. Bonnie Bella’s parents took to Gold Room for a party…

Mind you, it was recently uncovered court documents where Stevie asked a judge to force Joseline to submit to a psychological evaluation as well as be assessed for anger management issues because she’s put him “in fear of his life”…

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Stop child labour, Ambode’s wife tells parents, guardians

Stop child labour, Ambode’s wife tells parents, guardians

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has called on mothers and guardians to stop child labour and pay more attention to the welfare of their children and wards.

Bolanle Ambode

She made the remarks over the weekend while interacting with newsmen at Ikeja, on the celebration of the 2017 World Day Against Child Labour.

Mrs. Ambode said that child labour is a crime against…

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Boko Haram kills eight in dawn ambush – militia

Boko Haram kills eight in dawn ambush – militia

Boko Haram gunmen killed eight members of a civilian militia force on Sunday, hiding in trees and opening fire as they waited for troops to go on a joint dawn offensive, their colleagues told AFP.

The members of the civilian joint task force (CJTF) were waiting for soldiers at Kayamla village, in the Konduga area of Borno state, northeast Nigeria, when the attack happened.

“We lost eight comrades…

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS leader killed in airstrike

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS leader killed in airstrike

The ISIS leader was allegedly blasted by artillery in Raqqa, but experts remain sceptical after his death was falsely reported in the past.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdad

Syrian state television reported the ISIS leader was killed in an air strike.

According to the the Sun UK claims suggest the world’s most wanted terrorist was blasted with heavy artillery while in the ISIS stronghold of Raqqa.

The…

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Pope to Nigerian priests: you’ll be fired if you don’t obey

Pope to Nigerian priests: you’ll be fired if you don’t obey

Pope Francis has laid down an ultimatum to defiant Nigerian priests saying that they will lose their jobs if you don’t obey him and their bishop.

Pope Francis leads the Easter mass in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 16, 2017. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

The catholicherald.co.uk report that clergy in Nigerian diocese must write to Holy Father asking for forgiveness by July 9.

The report…

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Boko Haram terrorists hiding in trees kill eight in Borno

Boko Haram terrorists hiding in trees kill eight in Borno

Boko Haram gunmen killed eight members of a civilian militia force on Sunday, hiding in trees and opening fire as they waited for troops to go on a joint dawn offensive, their colleagues told AFP.

The members of the civilian joint task force (CJTF) were waiting for soldiers at Kayamla village, in the Konduga area of Borno state, northeast Nigeria, when the attack happened.

“We lost eight comrades…

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Nigerian Man Arrested In Kenya For Raping Nigerian Beauty Queen

Nigerian Man Arrested In Kenya For Raping Nigerian Beauty Queen

A Nigerian man arrested in Kenya has denied raping current Miss United States International University Africa (USIU).

The suspect identified as Daniel Entony Daberechukwu denied raping the campus beauty, Nneka Enyantu Obi, who is also Nigerian. She was crowned on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Thika Road Mall Convention Centre.

Daberechukwu is said to have committed the offence on March 19 after…

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Men Kneel Before Nnamdi Kanu To Address Him In His Home.

Men Kneel Before Nnamdi Kanu To Address Him In His Home.

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu yesterday hosted some well wishers at his home in Afara ,Umahia, the capital of Abia State. But what got people talking – was how the men knelt down through out the course of their chat as the pro-Biafra leader sat down. See photos below;

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Senator Dino Melaye And His Convoy Were Greeted With Insults As The Lawmaker Arrived Kabba, Kogi State Yesterday, Some Kogi indigenes said they no longer want want Senator Dino Melaye as their representative. They begun the process of trying to recall the federal lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial zone as they filled the register to effect their intention.

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Delta State Polytechnic Registrar Kidnapped By Gunmen, Car Abandoned.

Delta State Polytechnic Registrar Kidnapped By Gunmen, Car Abandoned.

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted the Registrar, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Mr Collins Ossai Onyenwenu. It was learnt that the Onyenwenu was allegedly ambushed by arms wielding gunmen at about 4pm on Saturday along Ugiliamai/Onitcha-Ukwu road in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of the state.

The victim who was driving in a Toyota Camry was reportedly ambushed…

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This Is Why Simi Is Not Fazed By Fame

This Is Why Simi Is Not Fazed By Fame

She came into the music industry so silently that many didn’t notice her entrance. Her small frame and soft voice also led many to overlook her.

Years down the line, Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye has shown that she indeed has what it takes to sit at the top of the throne and call the shots.

Even though she is now quite popular, Simi says nothing much has changed about her. She told Punch,

“I am…