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Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has supported a statement by the Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, that President Muhammadu Buhari will emerge victorious in 2019.

Afenifere, a famous Yoruba socio-political group, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to disarm Fulani herdsmen, “who have constituted themselves into a murderous group terrorising the country.”

Reno Omokri, former Presidential aide, on Wednesday reacted to Fulani herdsmen attack on staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, at Tse Torkula, Benue State.

Youths from Okpe town in Delta State, Wednesday morning disarmed some Fulani herdsmen who allegedly invaded the town.

Cameroonian soldiers have invaded Nigerian communities in Cross River State, the second time in two months, Owojela’s Blog learnt.

Two people were fatally injured some minutes ago after a trailer crushed a Highlander Sport Utility Vehicle.

LaLiga President, Javier Tebas has urged Real Madrid to go for Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar.

Aisha Yesufu the co-convener of Bring Back Our Girls Group has condemned the statement credited to Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha over Igbo presidency.

The national chairman of the United Progressives Party (UPP), Chekwas Okorie, has affirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s poor performance would lead to his defeat in 2019.

  Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is ready to give up power for Nigeria to move forward.

The Big Brother Naija #BBNaija is back with its drama and love scenes as housemates seem to be getting attracted to each other.

  Senator Dino Melaye and the Comptroller General (CG) of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, on Monday disagreed over protocol-related matters.

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony   was scheduled to hold on January 28, 2018. The CBS network will broadcast the show live from Madison Square Garden in New York City. It will be the first time since 2003 that the ceremony is held outside Los Angeles.

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Roger Federer Roger Federer powered home to beat Marin Cilic in five sets to win his sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title in a riveting final on Sunday.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised Nigerians not to vote the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019 presidential election, saying, “APC has failed this country. That party is not the solution to our country’s challenges. ”

Prominent religious leaders in Edo State and the leader of market women in the state have thrown their weight behind the resolve of the Edo State Government to ensure peaceful local council polls scheduled for March 3, 2018.

  Libyan forces have arrested gang members suspected of torturing Nigerians and other African migrants. They are reported to have been arrested near Tripoli after torture video surfaced on Social media. Libyan returnees being attended to by officials at the Hajj Camp in Port Harcourt .

Arsenal has become the first major football club to sign a deal to promote a crypto-currency.

A survey used by Facebook to determine how much prominence to give to different news publishers consists of just two brief questions.

Two vehicles reportedly engaged in self-drive modes - a Tesla Model S and a General Motors Chevy Bolt - have been involved in separate road accidents in California.

It has being reported that the Police operatives from Uwanse Division, Calabar South local government area of Cross River State on Monday engaged a four-man robbery gang in a gun duel along Goldie-Mount Zion Road in Calabar, killing one in the process.

Robert Kenedy Nunes Nascimento, a Chelsea midfielder, commonly known as Kenedy on Tuesday joined Newcastle United on loan until the end of the season.

Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, has spoken on the chances of Lille out-of-favour goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama coming into his World Cup squad.

The Prince Adedayo Adeyeye Movement (PAAM), has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose and his cronies of allegedly ordering some electronic media in Ekiti State to blacklist its campaigns due to personal animosity.

Some Suspected herdsmen on Sunday night invaded Lagun, a suburb of Ibadan, and set ablaze 150 acres of palm plantation in a night raid operation.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is leading Nigerian delegation to  Davos, Switzerland for the 48th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting taking place from Tuesday to Friday.

 Imo State Health Commissioner, Dr. Angela Uwakwem, has said that two residents of Owerri have died of Lassa fever which has resurfaced in the state.

THE WAY OUT: A CLARION CALL FOR COALITION FOR NIGERIA MOVEMENT Special Press Statement By President Olusegun Obasanjo ———————————————————————————————- Since we are still in the month of January, it is appropriate to wish all Nigerians Happy 2018. I am constrained to issue this special statement at this time considering the situation of the country. Some of you may be asking, “What has brought about this special occasion of Obasanjo issuing a Special Statement?” You will be right to ask such a question.

Back in 2010, Apple’s iconic co-founder Steve Jobs was not entirely enthralled with the enterprise. In fact, Jobs is famously quoted as saying, “What I love about the consumer market, that I always hated about the enterprise market, is that we come up with a product, we try to tell everybody about it, and every person votes for themselves.” He added, “They go ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ and if enough of them say ‘yes,’ we get to come to work tomorrow. That’s how it works.” That was an accurate enough representation of the way things worked when Jobs made the statement. Back in those days, IT kept tight control over the enterprise, issuing equipment like BlackBerries and ThinkPads (and you could have any color you wanted — as long as it was black). Jobs, who passed away in 2011, didn’t live long enough to see the “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) and “Consumerization of IT,” two trends that were just hovering on the corporate horizon at the time of his death. I have the feeling he w

There aren’t a lot of venture funds that are led by a single general partner who happens to be a woman. Sonja Hoel Perkins is one. The longtime Menlo Ventures managing director founded her own venture firm two years ago.

On Air Personality at Beat 99.9 Fm, Gbemi O-O took to her twitter to say some women could keep their professional makeup from Saturday up ti;ll Monday morning for work.

Lala Akindoju , a Nollywood actress and Tinsel star has lamented the increasing use of hard drugs by Nigerians.

English Premier league side, Watford on Sunday announced the sacking of manager, Marco Silva.

Arsenal is set to follow up the signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, with a record-breaking bid for Borussia Dortmund striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Former Kebbi State Governor, Saidu Dakingari, ​has explained why he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ​for​ the All Progressive Congress (APC).

  Professor David Iornem, a Chieftain of the All progressives Congress (APC), has warned that people of Benue State may vote against President Buhari in 2019.

Bitcoin needs a quick break above $12,500 or the tide may turn in favor of the bears, the charts suggest.

Buhari’s Media aide, Adesina in a statement, noted that the annual meetings had hitherto been the only setting for group dialogue between the governors and the management of the bank.

Boko Haram militants Thursday night killed five persons in Kaya village near Gulak town, Madagali LGA of Adamawa State.

Nigeria edged past Libya 1-0 at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco as Rwanda beat Equatorial Guinea by the same scoreline in Friday's Group C matches.

A Cross River University of Technology, (CRUTECH )student, Miss Alobi Gladys diagnosed of low platelet concentrate and in need of about 1.5million naira for treatment has beckoned on good spirited individuals in the society to come to her rescue.

The Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, has condemned an Abuja High Court over its Thursday’s verdict on the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Former Lagos State Governor and APC Chieftain, Bola Tinubu, has advised the Buhari government to be more proactive to ensure Nigerians feel its impact.

Hackers have stolen $400,000 (£290,000) of the virtual currency Stellar Lumen in an online attack on Saturday.

President Donald Trump has said he was "totally misrepresented" by those saying he used the term "shithole" to describe African nations last week.

Doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association in Cross River State on Saturday refused to return to work after their colleague, Dr. Emem Udoh, was released by kidnappers.

Japanese telecom giant Softbank is planning to list its mobile phone business in Tokyo and overseas, according to the Nikkei newspaper.

Ford says it will boost its investment in electric vehicles to $11bn (£8bn) in the next five years, more than doubling a previous commitment.

An Igando Customary Court in Lagos State, on Monday dissolved a 44-year-old marriage between Mr Muyili Oshode, and his wife, Ibidunni, over his wife turning him into an impotent person.