Police Arrest Sule Lamido over His Utterances

Operatives from the office of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 1, Kano, yesterday arrested the former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido.
Lamido was alleged to have been arrested over plans to scuttle the forthcoming local government elections in the state slated for July 1.
The spokesman of the police in the zone,
Sambo Sokoto, confirmed the arrest, stating that he was invited to answer questions.
It was further gathered that the state government had written a petition to the zone 1 headquarters of the police to investigate the former governor over his utterances that could undermine the peace of the state in the forthcoming local government elections in the state.
Sources revealed that Lamido was alleged to have addressed his supporters on April 8 in a rally recently held at the PDP headquarters in Dutse where he urged them to make sure the party won the election at all cost.
Another source also hinted that the arrest of the former governor might not be unconnected with the programme aired in one of the Kano local radio stations where he was alleged to have directed his people to make sure they win the local government elections by all means.
Lamido was said to have been arrested at his Sharada Kano residence yesterday morning by the Zonal Investigative Bureau Unit (ZIB) of Zone 1....

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Once Rejected by Nigeria, How Anthony Joshua Became Champion of the World

The new IBF and WBA heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua, could have fought Vladimir Klitschko, as world boxing champion, under the green white green banner of Nigeria rather than the British Union Jack.
But for one small and now ultimately significant rejection by Nigerian boxing officials in 2008, when he wanted to represent the country of his parents at the Olympic Games, was to alter the course of history, ESPN reported on Sunday.
Maybe his career would have taken an entirely different fork at the crossroads if he had been flying the green and white colours nearly a decade ago.
Joshua makes no secret of his Nigerian heritage. If anything, he embraces it. His middle name, Femi (short for Oluwafemi), is as Nigerian as they come. On numerous occasions he has not been shy to speak about his Nigerian roots.
Joshua was born in Watford to a Nigerian mother and a British father of Nigerian and Irish descent. He made his professional debut in 2013...

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I joined politics to address issues of marginalization – Ekweremadu

The Deputy President of the Senate, Chief Ike Ekweramadu on Sunday declared that he joined politics to address the issue of marginalisation of his people.
This is as he lauded the development strides of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, who he said was undertaking projects across the State.
Senator Ekweremadu stated this while addressing leaders of Udi North forum who paid him a solidarity visit.
The Deputy Senate President recalled that the first water project that he attracted as a Senator was sited at Nze in Udi North as a way of remedying some of the difficulties faced by people in the area, adding that he had addressed most of the challenges in the area without being prompted by the people.
He said “I joined Politics to address the issue of marginalization by influencing government policies which will help in providing the needs of the people.

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#BBNAIJA: MAJORITY OF THOSE CRITICISING THE SHOW ARE HYPOCRITES – BISOLA

The first runner-up of the 2017 edition of reality TV show, Big Brother Nigeria, Bisola Aiyeola has labelled “as hypocrites” many of those criticising the show.
Recall that when the show was on air, many Nigerians called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to stop it because it was promoting immorality and vices.

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10 banks contribute N287bn to fund AMCON in 4 years

Ten Deposit Money Banks out of over twenty two at the period have contributed N287.6 billion into the sinking funds of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) as at December 31, 2016.
This is coming at a time when for the third time this year, the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Newsdirect, Dr Samuel Ibiyemi, said AMCON in 2016 was the undisputed debt recovery agency in Nigeria with the recovery of over N681.5 billion from chronic debtors that were hitherto recalcitrant before the arrival of the current management of AMCON led by Mr Ahmed Kuru as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.


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"MTV Shuga: Down South": Watch episode 7 - "Choices"

In the latest episode of "MTV Shuga: Down South," Reggie’s friendship with Diliza isn't going down well with his boys, and Khensani tries to 'solve' her situation...

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Obaseki moves to end Ring Road chaos in Benin

AS part of plans to kick off the state government’s urban renewal programme in Benin City, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, weekend, met with traders and landlords around Ring Road area of the city, declaring the state government’s intention to end what he described as the current “madness” being witnessed in Benin City.
The governor disclosed plans to build another market and park outside Ring Road, to decongest the Ring Road and open up Ibiwe and Lagos Streets, which had been taken over by traders and refuse.

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Ecobank merges 74 branches, promotes online banking

Ecobank Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its digital transformation agenda enabling its customers depend more on its digital platforms to do their daily banking activities, thereby reducing the need to go to branches.
The Managing Director of the bank, Charles Kie, said the move was part of the bank’s transformation agenda which was meant to create a fundamental shift of its banking activities to digital channels, as well as improve customers’ experience, while also reducing the cost of serving them.
This also supports the bank’s financial inclusion strategy and the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
He says the bank has therefore decided to merge some of its branches across the country. With the merger Ecobank now boasts of 405 branches across the country supported with top of the range technology application.


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AfriOne unveils production factory for first made-in-Nigeria smartphones, engages 5, 000 students

Director AfriOne Hemang Kapur showing off production equipment at the AfriOne facility.

Over 5,000 students currently studying in institutions of higher learning in Lagos State are to benefit from broad-base knowledge on how to deploy Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for personal and organisational empowerment.
This is one of the outcomes of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Lagos State Government and AfriOne, makers of Nigeria’s first indigenous smart phone.
Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, who disclosed this during the official unveiling of AfriOne Assembly plant on Friday April 21, 2017 in Oshodi, Lagos, also expressed optimism that the coming of AfriOne into the state would spurred the emergence of the 24 hr economy in Lagos as a mega city.
Ambode, who was represented on the occasion by the Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Olufemi Odubiyi, also stressed that the partnership will help create direct and indirect jobs for youths and others across various sectors.

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Ihonvbere Emerges IBB Lady Captain

Mrs Grace Ihonvbere has emerged the Lady Captain of IBB International Golf and Club, Abuja for 2017-18 season after she was returned unopposed at the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) which held at the weekend.
Ihonvbere described her election was an act of God that she least expected and promised an all-inclusive regime.

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Former Commonwealth Boxing Champion, Dele Jonathan, Dies

On the same day that football coach, Dan Ajibode died, Nigeria also lost a former boxing legend, Dele Jonathan on Saturday.
Jonathan, a former African and Commonwealth boxing champion in lightweight category died in Ibadan on Saturday morning after a protracted poor health.
He had for the past seven years been battling with his health after he was diagnosed for prostate enlargement at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan where he had the first phase of his surgery but could not afford the cost for the further medical care.
While narrating his last moment, wife of the late boxer said “we have been managing his health all this while until the early hours of Saturday when he woke up at 3:00am to demand for water and went back to his sleep, I fed him with his breakfast in the morning afterwards he vomited the food and gave up the ghost at precisely 8: am,” observed the widow of the colourful boxer.
Reacting to the death, the Chairman of Oyo State Amateur Boxing Association (OSABA), Chief Baron Akintunde Opaleye, described the circumstances at which the former boxing champion died as a pitiable one, urging government to pay more attention to the plight of the country’s sporting heroes especially at their trying times.


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Advantage Chelsea as Man Utd Blows Chance to Leapfrog City

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Chelsea looked every inch champions in taking a significant step towards the Premier League title yesterday with victory at Everton, while the Manchester clubs stumbled in the race for the top four.
A superb second-half strike by Pedro and late goals from Gary Cahill and Willian stretched Chelsea’s lead at the top over Tottenham to seven points as they emphatically ended Everton’s run of eight successive home wins.
The 3-0 win by Antonio Conte’s relentless side turned the pressure back on Spurs ahead of their derby with Arsenal later on Sunday.
Arsenal badly need three points to stay in the race for a Champions League spot, but their hopes were boosted with Manchester City and United both held to surprise draws against relegation strugglers.
Chelsea took time to settle but once Pedro scored their opener – his first goal in nine matches – the floodgates opened and they became an irresistible force against their hosts.
“This gives us lots of confidence,” Conte told Sky Sports. “Now it is important to prepare the final rush.
“If in the next game against Middlesbrough you don’t win, you lose this victory. We must look step by step.”
Chelsea need nine points to be assured of being crowned English champions in Conte’s first season in charge, but less will do it if Spurs falter.
Cahill’s eighth goal of the season and Willian’s beautifully worked third inflicted only Everton’s second home defeat of the season.
“It was convincing but we had to work hard for it,” Cahill told Sky Sports.
“Pedro’s goal was special, at times you need a bit of class to open up a team, that’s what he did today. I’m buzzing with that, it’s a huge result for us.”
City had to come from behind twice to draw 2-2 at Middlesbrough and United drew 1-1 at home to Swansea.
City relied on 20-year-old striker Gabriel Jesus to secure them a point in the final five minutes of their game against a Boro side scenting back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time since May 2008......


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Rapper Eminem takes New Zealand political party to court

Rapper Eminem launched court action against New Zealand's ruling political party on Monday, accusing it of using an unlicensed version of his hit "Lose Yourself" in a campaign advert.

Lawyers for the US artist told the High Court in Wellington that he never gave the National Party permission to use the song, which featured in the 2002 movie "8 Mile".

Barrister Garry Williams said National breached the copyright of Eight Mile Style, Eminem's publisher, by using the tune in a 2014 election television commercial.

Williams said the Detroit rapper's hit was "iconic", having won an Academy Award, two Grammys and critical acclaim.

He said that meant rights to the work were "enormously valuable" and were strictly controlled by the publisher, which had rarely licensed them for advertising purposes.

Williams said the song, which topped the charts in 24 countries, dealt with "the idea of losing yourself in the moment and not missing opportunities in life".


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