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Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja In a bid to have a rancour-free presidential primary, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party met with its presidential aspirants in Abuja on Wednesday night. The PDP team was led by its National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus. Other members of the party’s National Working Committee and some members of the Board of Trustees were also in attendance. Present at the meeting were the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki; a former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar; a former governor of Plateau State,  Jona Jang;  Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal,  a former governor of Sokoto State,  Attahiru Bafarawa and a former Chairman of the PDP  Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Makarfi. Also in attendance were a former governor of Kano State,  Rabiu Kwankwaso and a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter Governmental Relations, Alhaji Kabir Tanimu Turaki (SAN). Absent from the meeting were  Ahmed Datti, Gombe S...

An ISIS terrorist, who was arrested in November last year for plotting to assassinate British Prime Minister Teresa May, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years. Naa’imur Zakariyah Rahman, 21, who had pledged allegiance to Isis, planned to bomb the gates of 10 Downing Street, kill guards and then kill the Prime Minister. But his plan was uncovered by a network of undercover counter-terrorism officers from the Metropolitan police, the FBI and MI5. Rahman was arrested last November when he went to collect what he thought was an explosives-packed jacket and rucksack. He thought he was being helped by an Isis handler, not knowing he was talking to undercover officers. During his Old Bailey trial, Rahman admitted helping a friend to join Isis in Libya by recording a sponsorship video for the terrorist group. Following his conviction, he told a probation officer that he would have carried out the attack on the prime minister if he had ...

A 16-year-old girl was on Friday brought before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged murder of her boyfriend, Abraham Umaru. The accused,  Elo,  had appeared before the Chief Magistrate, Mrs A. O. Adedayo, on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder. Her plea was not taken and was remanded at the Special Correctional Centre for Girls, Idi-Araba, Mushin, Lagos. Adedayo directed that the case file should be sent to the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice. Earlier, Police Prosecutor Chinalu Uwadione told the court that 27-year-old Umaru was shot in the head on August 7 at Cele Bus Stop, Ijanikin, on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The offences, Uwadione noted, contravened Sections 223 and 233 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 which stipulates a death sentence for offenders. The case has been adjourned until Sept. 5 for the DPP’s advice. The police said Umaru, a bus driver, was set up by his fri...

Two students of the Abia State University were killed in a fatal accident which occurred today in Imo State.    The accident involving a Young Shall Grow vehicle happened in Okigwe about few hours ago.   According to an eyewitness, who boarded the first bus, the two students are sister. They were going to visit their parents.     "Glory be to God for saving my life today , imagine I entered this bus what would have been my faith I saw these girls with my two eyes this morning and now they are gone , innocent girls going to see their parents and they couldn't make it !!what a pity!!"

Chelsea have loaned English striker Tammy Abraham to ?Aston Villa for the remainder of the 2018/19 season.     The 20-year-old was unlikely to get much game time under Maurizio Sarri this season as he was behind Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud in the pecking order, but he should be afforded reasonable minutes at Villa. "Aston Villa is delighted to confirm Tammy Abraham has joined the club on a season-long loan from Chelsea," Villa announced via their official website on Friday afternoon.     Abraham scored 23 goals in 41 appearances for Bristol in the Championship during the 2016/17 season and has lots of experience playing in England's second tier. “I’m excited for this new chapter. Aston Villa are a big club that belongs in the Premier League and I’m here to help them achieve that. At this stage of my career, I need games and this is a great place for me to come and showcase my talent. I can’t wait to get started' he said after signing his ...

A Gala seller moved people to tears by his actions when he spotted a group of prisoners in a van stuck in traffic. The prisoners were being transported in a Nigeria Prison Force van heading to Ikoyi Prison but were stuck in traffic. As usual, the prisoners stretched out their hands through the tiny holes by the sides of the van and the Gala seller's next action surprised everyone. He took the Gala he was selling and began distributing to the prisoners for free. When the van began moving, he dropped his basket by the side of the road, grabbed a handful of Gala and ran after them to make sure everyone gets a share. His kind acts got him the attention of other road users and someone who was moved by his action, shared the story. Read the story as narrated by an Instagram user below.

A 1-year-old girl is in the hospital fighting for her life after her mother left her unattended in a pool. Xiao Ai was celebrating her first birthday and her mother took her to a pool in Fuzhou city, Fujian, China, to celebrate as can be seen in a video shared online. The girl and another boy were seen splashing around in the pool with floaters while the mother had her attention on them and played with the boy for a little while. The woman then picks up her phone and begins texting on it for a few seconds. Within that time, the toddler's swimming ring flips over, tossing the girl into the water. But the mother doesn't notice and continues texting on her phone while the child struggles in the water. The boy in the pool tries to save Xiao Ai by reaching his hands towards her, but he couldn't help her. He then tries getting the mother's attention but she waved him away and continued using her phone. By the time she spotted her daughter drowning, the child w...

A minister stopped a wedding taking place in Zimbabwe because of the seductive way a bridesmaid and groomsman were dancing during the ceremony. The wedding between Emmerson and Yvonne was underway and it was time for the bridal train to usher in the bride and groom with a dance. During the dance, one of the bridesmaids stepped forward with one groomsman and as they danced the bridesmaid twerked while the groomsman ground his hips against hers. The minister was angered by the sight and asked the DJ to stop the music. He then proceeded to admonish the wedding guests, saying: The dances that are happening here parents and elder you are all watching and when they finish twerking they want to be intimate, they are not brides. Don’t entertain these things saying it is today’s generation, you are promoting immorality in church, we may rejoice but when they leave they want to be intimate, this is nonsense at the end of the day you are going to have pregnancies th...

Nigerian popstar, Davido will clearly not be spending the mandated 3 weeks in camp for his NYSC programme as he just touched down in Boston ahead of his sold out 'Locked Up' concert tonight. Davido made headlines a few weeks ago when he went to camp to register for the scheme and was back at the camp yesterday for the swearing in ceremony. Now he's currently in the United State to begin his tour.

President Buhari today August 31st, received the visiting German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.  The German leader, who is concluding her tour of three West African countries, arrived Aso Rock at about 10.02a.m. Both leaders after the usual pleasantries, entered into a closed door meeting to deliberate on issues of mutual interest to both Nigeria and Germany.

Today, the Hajj Commission in Zamfara confirmed the death of three local government chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the state in an auto crash in Saudi Arabia.   The Public Relations Officer of the commission, Malam  Yakub-Yahaya Talata-Mafara,  confirmed the death to the News Agency of Nigeria saying the accident occurred around 3.00a.m on Friday, while they were travelling from Makkah to Madina, Saudi Arabia.   According to him, the victims are six local government chairmen of APC from the state. “Three of them died, while three others are receiving treatment at Saudi Arabia Hospital,’’ Talata-Mafara said.   He said that the remains of the deceased were under the custody of the Saudi Arabian authorities where they would be processed for burial. “Hajj officials of the Zamfara contingents are making the necessary documentation to join the Saudi Arabian authorities in order to give the deceased befitting burial,’’ he...

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said his declaration to run for office of the president was not meant to put the Not Too Young To Run movement in a difficult position after he declared his intention to run at an event organised for young political aspirants.   The group later said it was disappointed in Saraki for using its platform to declare his ambition.   However, Saraki said the declaration was made in good faith. Speaking through Yusuph Olaniyonu, his special adviser on media, Saraki appreciated the contribution of movement to the development of the country’s democracy and promised that he would continue to work closely with young people for the good of the country.   “It has been brought to our attention that the Not Too Young to Run group has issued a statement in relation to the announcement made by the president of the senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, whilst addressing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members and aspi...

Theresa May, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, departed Nigeria on Wednesday, after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari; Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos state; and business leaders in Lagos and Abuja. The Prime Minister made the visit, 30 years after Margaret Thatcher, the first female prime minister of the UK, visited the country to make deals with the former head of state, Ibrahim Babangida. The leader of the Conservative Party in the UK embarked on this visit to strengthen trade and diplomatic relationships with Africa, ahead of a final Brexit deal with the European Union. TheCable examines major takeaways from May’s visit and what Nigeria has to “gain or lose” from the prime minister’s visit. NIGERIA ‘OFFICIALLY’ THE POVERTY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Prior to her arrival in Nigeria, May said in Cape Town, South Africa, that Nigeria is now home to the highest number of very poor people in any country of the world. “Much of Nigeria is thriving, with man...

SOURCE: BILLBOARD Surprise!   Eminem   just dropped a new album,  Kamikaze , his second solo set in the space of eight months. Running to 13 songs and 45 minutes playing time, the Rap God’s latest features guest slots from Jessie Reyes (twice), Joyner Lucas, Royce Da 5’9” and his manager, Paul Rosenberg.  The artwork for  Kamikaze  apes the illustration of the jet rudder and stabilizer from the cover of  Beastie Boys ’ ‘80s hit  Licensed to Ill . The flipside has the jet crashing on impact. "Tried not 2 overthink this...enjoy," Em tweeted. The album notes on Apple Music tease, "Shady punches back, and he's naming names." Produced by  Dr. Dre  and Marshall Mathers (aka Slim Shady),  Kamikaze ( Aftermath/Shady Records/Interscope Records) is Eminem's 10th studio set and the followup to 2017's  Revival,  which hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Stream  Kamikaze  below. Eminem ...

Senate President Bukola Saraki has declared his intention to run for president in 2019. Speaking on Thursday at a meeting with young political aspirants in Abuja, Saraki said he intends running on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He promised to lead the fight against poverty and fulfill all his promises if elected. “I have decided to answer the call of teeming youth who have asked me to run for president. Accordingly, I hereby announce my intention to run for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the coming general elections in 2019 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),” he said. “I do so with the firm conviction that I have what it takes to secure inclusive growth for Nigeria and Nigerians. “It is widely acknowledged that ours is a relatively ‘young’ country bursting with tremendous energy, ability and potential. More than 70 per cent of our population is under the age of 40. “You are indeed the future of ...

A 25-year-old mother of two has died from injuries she sustained when she was attacked in her home at Igede community in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti.   It was gathered Kehinde Olomola died at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FETHI), Ido-Ekiti, on Monday, after she was brutally stabbed on the neck by some persons.   Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, h er twin sister Taiwo, said t hat when she called her twin sister on the telephone at about 9 pm on Sunday, she heard a male voice in the background.   "I  angrily ended the call after inquiring about the male voice.  The male voice was strange to me, I got angry and I said ‘what is a man doing in your room at such a late hour’. I didn’t wait for an answer as I ended the call. That was the last I heard from her until we learnt the following morning that she had been stabbed in the neck.”   Their family friend, Daniel Oluwadare, said he received a phone call from the el...

Two men have been arrested in Ogun State by the Police in connection with homosexuality. Okon Bassey and Ademola Adekunle were arrested following a complaint by Bassey who reported at the Onipanu Divisional Headquarter that Ademola was threatening his life with violence. Upon investigation, it was discovered that they are sexual partners.  The Ogun state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, revealed in a press release that when Ademola was arrested last Wednesday, he confessed to being  introduced to Bassey by one Mandela for homosexual dating. Oyeyemi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), stated further that Ademola had explained how Bassey promised him N20,000 if he agreed to be his sex partner. According to Ademola, the said Bassey has had sex with him three times and this resulted in him bleeding profusely from the anus since then. Meanwhile, the agreed N20,000 was not paid to him. “Upon the confession, the two of them were promptly arres...