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Senator Shehu Sani is of the opinion that the suspension of the license of AIT is politically motivated and an act to strangulate media outlets that are in the fight to restore democracy to Nigeria.

Comedian, I Go Dye, just shared photos of a massive house he built for his son, Roy Agoda, who turns 9 years old today, June 7th. Posting the photos of the white edifice on his IG page, the comedian who recently welcomed a daughter with actress Eki Okoro, wrote I celebrate your 9 years birthday my son, expressing  the essence of shelter, reminiscent of how some of us grow up,with some things we never had.This GOLDEN SEAL CASTLE Birthday gift is just a step for you to achieve greater things in the future and praying that God should grant this privilege to many others.  May this little gift bring forth hope to many children,who may not be privileged to have good shelter,nurturing in them that every thing is possible. I can't define the future but I will try to bring more than a million smiles to your life,by bringing your dreams closer at all times by the grace of God. #happybirthday my prince Roy Agoda.

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has joined other Nigerians to condemn the suspension of the broadcasting licence of AIT and Ray Power FM stations by the National Broadcasting Commission NBC. NBC yesterday June 6th, suspended the license of DAAR communications, owners of AIT and Raypower, on grounds that the media house failed to abide by the ethics of broadcasting. Reacting to the revocation, Ezekwesili in a tweet she posted, said the NBC wants AIT to carry out its functions like the state-owned NTA where all the programmes are devoid of criticism for the government in power.  “My Summary of this lengthy Sanctions letter from NBC to AIT is simply this: ‘We have warned you several times in the past to stop broadcasting things that upset the Government and NBC. You refused to listen. Now we shall shut you up and down until you are ready to be like NTA’. “There is nothing in that letter from NBC to AIT that reaches the threshold for withdrawal of lic

British Prime Minister Theresa May steps down as leader of her Conservative Party on Friday, formally triggering the race for a successor who will try where she failed to deliver Brexit. May will remain prime minister until a new leader is chosen, likely in late July, but has relinquished control over the direction of Britain’s tortuous departure from the European Union. Brexit is still scheduled for October 31 but while her rivals thrash it out, the project remains stuck, with the only divorce plan agreed with Brussels stuck in parliament. May took office after the 2016 referendum vote to leave the EU and has spent the past three years working on the plan, delaying Brexit twice to try to get it through. But she finally acknowledged defeat in a tearful resignation speech last month, the culmination of months of political turmoil that has slowly sapped all her authority. Eleven Conservative MPs are currently vying to replace her, including former foreign minis

The National Broadcasting Commission on Thursday announced the suspension of the licences of the African Independent Television and Ray Power FM belonging to the Daar Communications Limited. The NBC Director-General, Dr Modibbo Kawu, stated this at a press briefing in Abuja, saying the shutdown of the media houses was until further notice. The DG said the infractions committed by the media houses included their inability to pay their licence renewal fees and the airing of a Presidential election documentary while the matter was still before a tribunal, among others. Kawu said, “Following monitoring reports and complaints from concerned Nigerians about the broadcast contents of Daar Communications Plc’s AIT/Raypower broadcast stations, the NBC had, over the last two years summoned, on several occasions the management of the company to address issues regarding the operations of AIT/Raypower, particularly, Political Platform and Kakaaki aired on AIT. “The commis

Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday swore in Mrs Folasade Jaji, as Secretary to the State Government as well as Mr Tayo Ayinde as Chief of Staff. Sanwo-Olu also swore in Gboyega Soyannwo as Deputy Chief of Staff and charged the appointees to hit the ground running to justify the trust reposed in them. He reminded them that their appointments were a call to service and an acknowledgement of their exemplary track records in their various fields of specialisation. “This appointment is necessary and also critical for a smooth take-off of this administration which is barely one week old. “You have been brought on board to assist the administration in the effective actualisation of the visions and agenda of the APC, our state and the people,” he said. Sanwo-Olu advised them to be innovative and receptive to new ideas that would continue to make the state a centre of excellence. The governor also swore in six new Permanent Secretaries, in

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday pronounced the dissolution of the eighth session of the National Assembly and announced the proclamation of the ninth session of the federal parliament billed to commence on Tuesday, June 11th. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani Omolori, confirmed this while addressing journalists in his office on Thursday. He said, “I want to confirm that I have received proclamation from the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “The first is on the dissolution of the eight National Assembly, while the other one is on the convening of the first session of the ninth National Assembly. “The proclamation of the dissolution of the eight National Assembly takes effect from 12 midnight of 8th June. “By implication, from 8th of June by 12 midnight, the eight National Assembly stands dissolved. “Similarly, the Ninth National Assembly will be inaugurated and first sitting will be held on Tuesday 11th of June by 10:00

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has revoked the oil mining licences (OML) and one oil prospecting licence (OPL) belonging to five companies. A statement released by the agecy today Thursday June 6th, says the revocation was based on a presidential directive to “recover legacy debts” owed by the companies operating the licences. According to the statement, the five companies affected are Summit Oil International (OPL 206), Express Petroleum and Gas Company (OML 108), Cavendish Petroleum Nigeria (OML 110), Pan Ocean Oil Corporation (OML 98) and Allied Energy Resources Nigeria, (OML 120 and 121).

The president of the Confederation of African Football, Ahmad Ahmad was arrested today at the Berri Hotel in Paris, France.  He was said to be in France to attend the FIFA Congress. Jeune Afrique made the announcement and specified that Ahmad will be heard by the services of the Central Office of the fight against corruption and financial and fiscal offenses (Oclif).  The arrest according to the report is linked to the contract unilaterally broken by CAF with the German equipment manufacturer Puma to engage with the company Technical Steel, based in La Seyne-sur-Mer. He had defended himself last April and gave the assurance that all decisions were transparent. Details to emerge later

A man has narrated exactly what happens to the body after one consumes sniper. @WalkerSavage8 warned that sniper isn't the easy way out as most suicidal people assume. He gave a graphic detail of how the pesticide affects the body and slowly kills the person. He revealed that people who drink the substance end up regretting it just before they die due to the immense pain they suffer. Read his tweets below,

The Rio de Janeiro's cybercrime police division has requested the presence of Neymar to testify about an Instagram video he shared showing explicit WhatsApp messages and photos he allegedly received from a woman who has accused him of raping her in a Paris hotel. The woman told Sao Paulo police on Friday that Neymar raped her on May 15 at 8.20pm at the Sofitel Paris Arc De Triomphe hotel. Investigator Paulo Sartori of Rio's cybercrime police division said that two of his agents visited Brazil's training ground on Monday, where the team is preparing for the Copa America. After reports of the rape allegation surfaced on Saturday, Neymar published a seven-minute Instagram video in which he denied any wrongdoing. He showed explicit messages and images he says were exchanged with his accuser.  Vinicius Rodrigues, a spokesman for the Brazilian Football Confederation said, 'the CBF suggested that Neymar's testimony to Rio police, be pos

US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, First Daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner were all pictured on Monday night at a state dinner at Buckingham Palace. Senior royals were present at the dinner, incluing The Queen, Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May was also present. Meghan Markle, who Trump called "nasty" earlier this week, did not attend the dinner. For the dinner, Melania looked elegant in a white gown with matching gloves. Trump arrived in full white tie. Just before the dinner, Trump tweeted his praise for Queen Elizabeth II and the British royal family He wrote: "London part of trip is going really well. The Queen and the entire Royal family have been fantastic. The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong. Tremendous crowds of well wishers and people that love our Country. Haven’t seen any protests yet, but I’m

Comedian, Alibaba has come up with a 'solution' to the traffic problem in Lagos State. Alibaba who spent 3-hours in traffic yesterday took to Instagram to share his idea. Read below... Spent 3 hours today... and came to the conclusion again, that we are the cause of our problems. After the #tdwcafrica2019 at Landmark, I was on the road linking Ligali, going back to my office and noticed there was a gridlock. My driver said it will soon clear. When soon turned to 35 minutes, I came down and walked through the vehicles to see the cause of the HOLD UP was.  4 lanes coming from Ligali towards Landmark and 5 lanes filtering onto the end of Ligali. Plus traffic from 3 streets pouring into the same road. The little spaces inbetween cars were all taken over by okada riders. While the spaces wider than those okadas could squeeze through had been pegged close by keke Napep.  Managed to merge 4 lanes to 2 and 3 lanes in the opposite direction, to form 1

The Ondo state police command have arrested two security guards for killing their boss, 71 year old Kwakye Kwaku Richards, a Ghanaian, and his 27-year-old daughter, Kwakyw Tope, at his residence at Ojomo Akintan Estate on Ilesha/Owo expressway in Ondo State. Parading the suspect before newsmen, the state Commissioner of Police, Undie Adie, said the suspects, Ayuba Idris, and Taisu Abubakar, both aged 20, were initially declared wanted by the police for killing the victims and were arrested in Kano and Sokoto states, respectively. The suspects who are of Hausa and Fulani extractions, confessed that they killed their boss and daughter and dumped their corpse in a building in their estate. Their gross was that the man refused to pay them their 3-months salaries. Items found on them include mobile phones, laptop and clothes. "The two suspects initially said they killed the 71-years-old Richards because he refused to pay them three months' salaries. They, how

EFCC has arraigned the registered trustee of Micheno Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, Mr. Uno Michael Eke before Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, on a separate 74-count charge, for allegedly obtaining over N320 million (Three Hundred and Twenty Million) by false pretence from innocent Nigerians. Eke, allegedly defrauded his victims through an alleged ponzi scheme by inducing his victims to invest in his Swissgolden packages, through his company, Micheno Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, under the false pretence of paying them 80 per cent return on investment within just 40 days. With this enticing bait, Eke duped so many people through the scheme, and when his investors started calling for their capitals and expected interest, he made himself unreachable, both by telephone and in person.One of the charges against him reads: "That you, Uno Michael Eke (being the president/chief executive officer of Micheno M

President Buhari has received the full report from the presidential panel on the reforms of the Special Anti Roberry Squad (SARS) at the state house today. According to the president, 'I am very pleased to receive you all on this occasion of the presentation of the Report of the Presidential Panel on SARS Reform, which was constituted as a result of public outcry and various media reports on allegations of human rights violations perpetrated by officers and men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)'. See the rest of his statement below... 2. Reforming and repositioning the Nigeria Police Force to be more effective and efficient in safeguarding lives and properties, apprehending offenders and generally improving the internal security of our Nation in line with our laws and international best practices has been one of the major policies of this Administration. 3. In order to reposition the Nigeria Police Force to effectively carry out its statutory r

Former Arsenal and Spain footballer, Jose Antonio Reyes, who died in a car crash on Saturday June 1st has been laid to rest this morning in his hometown Utrera, Seville. The 35-year-old was killed along with his 23-year-old cousin and another man when the vehicle they were travelling in overturned and burst into flames in Utrera, Seville.    According to Spanish media, he was reportedly on his way home to his wife and three children after training. His cousin Jonathan Reyes, 23, a back seat passenger, also died along with a third man called Juan Manuel Calderon who managed to get out of the vehicle but suffered first degree burns to 60 per cent of his body that ended up claiming his life after he was rushed to Virgen del Rocio hospital in Seville. Spanish police said they believe Reyes was driving his Mercedes Brabus S550V at 120 miles per hour - some 50mph over the speed limit on the A-376 motorway near Alcala de Guadaira, outside Seville. The car was completely