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  Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi (BOG), the governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Lagos, has urged Lagosians to eject the All Progressives Congress (APC) government in 2019.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has condemned the killing of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker in the House of Assembly, Mr. Michael Adedeji.

  The Organised Labour in Zamfara, on Wednesday declared its total support for the planned nationwide strike by workers over the new minimum wage slated for Nov. 6.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted to a video clip circulating on the social media purporting to show how Nigerians are being maltreated in Angola.

  Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that there is no iota of doubt that the APC-led Federal Government has failed Nigerians, necessitating the need for a new leadership in 2019.

  President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that Nigeria may disintegrate if leaders continue to incite the people.

The United States has expressed readiness to give visa to former vice president Atiku Abubakar.

  The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is presently in a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

  The remains of the missing Senior Army officer, Major General Idris Alkali(rtd) has been found by a team of the Nigerian Army on Search and Rescue Operation. This is coming after the officer had been declared missing since September 2018.

The federal government has approved that Usman Yusuf, Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), should proceed on administrative leave immediately. This is to allow an investigative panel carry out its task without interference.

Anthony Joshua looked dapper as he stormed the red carpet for GQ 30th anniversary party which took place at Sushisamba in London on Monday evening.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode swore-in five new Permanent Secretaries into the State Civil Service, with a charge on them to place high premium on efficient service delivery and work to make the machinery of governance to roll faster in the overall interest of the people.

Adele has been crowned as the richest British celebrity aged 30 and under for the third consecutive year.

  The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested 93 suspects who actively participated in the recent killings in Kaduna State, NAN reports.

  Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday advised the Anglican Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Rt. Rev. Christopher Omotunde to remove the cassock and mount the soap box so that the whole world would know that he has joined politics.

  The University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has announced that a total number of 4,539 graduands would partake in the 24th convocation of the institution. The event is slated for November 3, 2018.

  The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday met with six state governors over the minimum wage demanded by the organised labour in the country. The meeting held behind closed-doors on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

  The Presidency on Monday lambasted the presiding Bishop of Divine Seed of God Chapel Ministries, Prophet Wale Olagunju, over his prophecy that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, will defeat President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election.

  President Muhammadu Buhari has said that with the humongous resources at the disposal of Nigeria between 1999 and 2014, it was sad that infrastructure was not fixed. President Buhari said the administrations then allowed infrastructure to rot completely within the period.

  The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, has told Christians to vote according to biblical values in the 2019 general elections.

The founder and President of the Living Faith Church worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has again warned Nigerians and politicians over the unending killings of innocent citizens.

  The coalition of Igbo apex groups at the weekend has accused the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu of compromise, adding that he is working for the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari and South-East governors in the forthcoming 2019 general elections.

  The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, on Sunday reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s inability to present his West African Examinations Council, WAEC, certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as a prerequisite to qualify for the 2019 presidential election.

  Barring any last-minute intervention by the Bayelsa State Government and security agencies in the state, two factions of Ohaneze Ndigbo may clash during the ongoing celebration of Igbo cultural day in Yenagoa.

Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that godfatherism was becoming a major political crisis, impeding development across the country.

  The Bishop of the Diocese of Ekiti, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, the Rt. Rev. Christopher Omotunde, has stated that Ekiti State witnessed regression under the administration of former Governor Ayo Fayose.

  The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo of using restructuring to campaign against Atiku instead of telling Nigerians what the current government has achieved since taking over power.

The Buhari Support Organisation (BSO), South-East Geopolitical Zone, has faulted the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola over his stand that the South-West would produce Nigeria’s President in 2023.

  The Kaduna State Government has relaxed the curfew in Kaduna metropolis and environs efective from tomorrow, Monday.

  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris has shared the sum of N3,225,383.00 to five families of late police officers who died while in service.

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, has stated that the Nigerian army lied to the public in a bid to justify its killing of some members of the sect during a mourning procession in Zuba district of the FCT.

  Porsha Williams is having a girl! The 37-year-old Real Housewives of Atlanta star announced last month that she and Dennis McKinley are expecting their first child together. On Saturday, Williams held a gender reveal party, and when pink confetti was launched into the air, guests learned that the couple is expecting a daughter.

  Jenna Dewan is moving on.

  Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian recently enjoyed a beautiful and relaxing getaway to Bali, Indonesia.

  Camila Cabello is NOT pregnant, OK? The 21-year-old "Havana" singer took to Instagram to shut down speculation that she's expecting a baby with her boyfriend Matthew Hussey.

  Believe it or not, Casey Anthony appears to have a new man in her life.

Somebody is moving on up yet again. Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have purchased a home together for $13.45 million, according to multiple reports.

  Sometimes, the sparks keep on flying outside the Big Brother house. Earlier this summer, Tyler Crispen and Angela Rummans signed up for CBS' reality show with a simple goal of coming in first and winning the $500,000 cash prize.

  Just before NBC News confirmed it was canceling Megyn Kelly Today, Jenna Bush Hager opened up to E! News about her reaction to Megyn Kelly's blackface comments.

There's definitely a bad situation between Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley. The Jersey Shore stars, who are parents to 6-month-old daughter Ariana, have had a tumultuous relationship as of late. As fans well know, Ronnie has expressed some of his troubles with his on-and-off girlfriend on the MTV show, but it was the vicious social media fighting that took place online in April that revealed the two were not on good terms behind the scenes. Following a brief breakup, the two were involved in a domestic dispute in Las Vegas in June, sparked by the sudden death of Jen's dog.

  On her Instagram page, Juliet Ibrahim has taken time to highlight some negative traits she thinks are associated with the personality of being a narcissist. This is coming shortly after confirming split with ex Iceberg Slim.

Tiwa Savage doesn't care much what critics say about her past relationship with Teebillz. She is serving them "pepper stew".

         Age is only a number as Faithia Balogun shares an interesting story of a young man who is trying to woo her despite their age difference.

  Atiku Abubakar’s Presidential campaign Organisation has reacted to the research unit of The Economist Magazine prediction that Abubakar will unseat President Muhammadu Buhari 2019.

  The Chief of Staff (COS) to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, on Friday met behind closed doors with the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu.

  Former Imo Governor, Ikedi Ohakim, has condemned the activities of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), especially in the conduct of primary elections.

Internet users in Nigeria increased marginally to 106 million in September, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said.

  Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has not told any of its aggrieved members to go to hell.

Report reaching the Media now indicates that some gunmen have kidnapped five Catholic nun sisters in the state.

                 Nigerian military has discovered a shallow grave where a missing retired general was buried after being killed by a mob in central Nigerian Plateau state.

  The Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Mr Hassan Bello, said on Friday that Nigeria lost 25 billion dollars to foreign ship owners between 2015 and 2017.

  Dr Uche Ogah, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Abia State, has said that the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and the Social Democratic Party, SDP, were set to join forces with the APC to unseat the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP-led government in the state next year.

Over 70 out of the 91 political parties are presenting presidential candidates that will participate in the 2019 Presidential elections, Owojela's Blog learnt.