Turkish Colleges respond to the call by Turkish Ambassador for closure of colleges in Nigeria

The Nigerian Turkish International Colleges have described the call by the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil, for the closure of 17 ‘Turkish’ schools in Nigeria as “a spurious request.” In a statement issued on the school’s website Friday, the institution called on the public to ignore Mr. Cakil. They said “But for the fact that the statement contained misleading information, we would not have dignified it with a response,” the school said in the statement signed by Orhan Kertim, the Managing Director. “But as law-abiding schools operating...

TOYIN AIMAKHU'S STATEMENT ON #SaveMayowa SAGA

Hours after Aramide of Lifestake Foundation released a video account of her side of the story, actress Toyin Aimakhu has released a statement on the #SaveMayowa case. Mayowa Ahmed’s Saga: My Story In view of the recent happenings around Mayowa Ahmed’s ill health and the many allegations of fraud surrounding the funds raised, it has become imperative that I come clean by stating my side of the story and by implications, set the record straight. When I got wind of Mayowa’s sickness, I was moved to tears and immediately sought to know how I could...

Militants agree to dialogue with the Federal government.

Militants agree to dialogue with the Federal government. Three militant groups in the Niger Delta region have backpedalled on their earlier decision not to allow the Niger Delta Dialogue and Contact Group (NDDCG) to represent them in the ongoing dialogue with the federal government. According to Vanguard, the groups which have now agreed to be included in the dialogue are; Reformed Egbesu Boys of the Niger Delta, Egbesu Red Water Lions and Egbesu Mightier Fraternity. Confirming their part in the dialogue, the leadership of Reformed Egbesu...

#SAVEMAYOWA : LUTH speaks out.

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, has denied involvement in the public appeal to raise funds for the treatment of one of its patients, Miss Mayowa Ahmed. In a statement issued today, the LUTH management said contrary to any circulating information, the hospital did not refer Ahmed overseas and as an Institution, is not involved with any fund-raising activity or activist on her behalf. The statement said LUTH has only dealt with Ahmed and her relations throughout her stay and not with any other third party. THE STATEMENT : "Mayowa...

Pogba to Manchester United soon...

Pogba will soon be a Manchester United player again.... Due to be in LA today for medical&nbs...

Three Nigerians killed by firing squad in Indonesia for drugs trafficking

Igweh during trial   They were killed by firing squad after they were convicted for trafficking drugs, according to officials of the Indonesian government. Nigerian Bulletin reports that the three Nigerians and one Indonesian were put to death after midnight on Thursday, July 28, according to Noor Rachmad, deputy attorney general for general crimes. The report said the official was silent on 10 others slated to be executed but were...

Nigeria’s 4x400m women’s relay team out of 2016 Olympics

Nigeria’s 4x400m women’s relay team, has been thrown out of next month’s Olympic Games by the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). The IAAF took this decision, after Tosin Adeloye tested positive to a drug test at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Super Grand Prix/Warri Relays in Warri, Delta State in July 2015. Adeloye was part of the quartet, that finished in fourth place at the IAAF World Championships...

17 Schools In Nigeria Allegedly linked To Turkish Coup, set be closed

The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil, has called on the Federal Government to close 17 Turkish schools in Nigeria over alleged links with a movement his government says was involved in the July 15 failed coup attempt in Turkey. The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil, has called on the Federal Government to close 17 Turkish schools in Nigeria over alleged links with a movement his government says was involved in the July 15 failed coup attempt in Turkey. The ambassador, who made the call when the vice chairman, Senate Committee...

UBA REVEALS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE SPONSORSHIP OF TURKEY FAILED COUP

The United Bank of Africa (UBA) has clarified reports linking it to the funding of the failed coup plotted in Turkey. In a press statement made released by the bank on Tuesday evening, it countered the claims by a Turkey-based newspaper, Yenisafak, that some of those arrested in connection with the July 15, 2016 failed coup plot implicated UBA as its sponsors. According to the earlier report, the suspects said a United States Army General, John F. Campbell, championed the funding of the failed coup. It was added that the funds used was...

Meet the 72kg pooch which could be crowned the world's tallest dog

Great Dane Major with his owner Brian and Julie  Not long after the world ugliest dog is being named,  The tallest dog might soon be named. Great Dane Major is a three-year-old pooch who towers over his owners Brian and Julie Williams and could soon be named the world’s tallest dog. The height of this gentle giant is 2 meters and 13 centimeters when he is standing on his hind legs, while his weight is about 72 kilograms. However,...

Malawi Orders Arrest Of Man Paid To Have Sex With Children

Malawian President Peter Mutharika ordered the arrest Tuesday of a man paid to have sex with more than 100 adolescent girls as part of a traditional ritual marking their passage to womanhood. The order was issued after the man from the southern district of Nsanje gave a media interview confessing to have slept with the girls for a fee of between four and seven dollars paid by each of their families. “I order police to immediately arrest Mr Eric Aniva, investigate him and take him to court forthwith for defilement cases,” Mutharika said in a...

Priest killed after two men armed with knives attacked a church in France

A Catholic priest was found dead this morning near Normandy, City of Rouen in France after two men armed with knives took hostages at a church and slit the priest's throat. New reports coming out of the crime scene say the knife-men shouted 'Daesh' a message in support of Islamic State (ISIS) as they launched the attack. Before police units rushed to the church in the Normandy town of Saint- Etienne-du Rouvray and shot them dead after a long...

Why I gave Fashola three ministries to handle: Buhari

Buhari said Fashola did well as Lagos State governor and that he was capable of delivering. “The economic realities demanded that we merge ministries and we did,” Buhari told The Interview.“Putting three critical ministries under one man was determined by the ability to perform. “This is a man who had ruled a state excellently for eight years and as they say, the reward for hard work is more work,” Buhari stated. DAILY POST recalls that in early June, Fashola noted that he was not overwhelmed running the affairs of the three key ministries. The...

Koffi Olomide gets one year in jail for kicking woman at JKIA

Congolese Singer Koffi Olomide has been jailed for a year for assaulting a female dancer in Kenya, reports indicate. The Rhumba maestro was arrested on Tuesday at his home in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was reported that he was taken to court shortly after and charged with the crime. He was found guilty and sentenced to a year in jail. Olomide denied assaulting one of his dancers identified as Pamela. His lawyer George Wajackoyah...

Minister of State for Agriculture, Sen. Heineken Lopkobiri bags a PhD from UK University

Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator (Dr. ) Heineken Lopkobiri graduated yesterday from Leeds Beckett University, UK, with a PhD. His research thesis was titled: “The Practice of Environmental Rights: The Case of the Nigerian Niger-Delta”. Photo Credit: Facebook – Tamaratare Otis Zuokomor Source:: Linda Ike...

Health tips: Home remedy for tooth ache

Toothaches are common and vary from mild discomfort to unbearable throbbing pains, which can cause a sleepless night. Toothaches are never to be toyed with. Toothache can come as a result of cracked tooth, cavities, gum disease, an infection, an exposed tooth root, a cracked tooth, gum disease and many more and while it’s best to see a health practitioner to get it fixed, there are temporary home remedies to try to keep it under control. 1. Onion Onions work well for toothache. How to: 1. Chop raw onions and chew for a few minutes to offer...

President Buhari commissions Abuja-Kaduna rail services

Abuja- Kaduna rail services is now being commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-Rufai.  The project was started by the Goodluck Jonathan led government and completed by Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Speaking at the train’s main station at Idu, Abuja, Mr. Buhari said the federal government would link all states and commercial centres in the country with rail lines. The president later took a train ride from Idu to Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja. Construction...

Jose Mourinho: I Want To Win The EPL

Jose Mourinho has bemoaned the impossible situation United find themselves in due to Europa league football, believing it’ll affect their chances of winning the English Premier League. Manchester United narrowly missed out on qualifying for the UCL, after finishing fifth behind Manchester City. They qualified for Europa league and will play on Thursdays. Mourinho is concerned that their lack of rest between games could have a negative impact...

Stomach Infrastructure :Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti distributes Tubers of yam

  Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose today gave tubers of yam he received from a traditional ruler to residents of Irona area of Ado Ekiti the state capital. More photos below; ...

New CJTF recruited into the Nigerian Army paint the town red

A total number of 250 former members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) -were officially integrated into the Nigerian Army after concluding military training. They were formally recruited by Kashim Shettima, the governor of Borno state, at the Government House in Maiduguri on Friday, July 22. After their recruitment, the new soldiers took to the streets of Maiduguri to show their appreciation and also show residents that they are fit...

We Attacked Niger State Catholic Church Because Members Were Disturbing Us With Music During Juma’at Prayer – Suspect Says

Abba Usan,  An eighteen years old who has been arrested by the police for allegedly participating in the July 15th attack by some Muslim youths on St. Philips Catholic Church in Suleja, Niger State, says himself and his group attacked the church because the church members were playing their music so loud which was disturbing them as they were holding their Juma’at service at about the same time. Usman who is from Manumfachi in Katsina...

Cristiano Ronaldo to have airport named after him as Real Madrid star is honoured in Portugal

The Euro 2016 and Champions League winner is set to have his achievements recognised just days after opening his new five-star hotel Cristiano Ronaldo is to have an airport named after him on his native island of Madeira after Portugal's Euro 2016 success. The Real Madrid star already has a bronze statue, a museum and a hotel bearing his name in the island's capital city of Funchal, but will soon see the main airport rechristened the Madeira...

Reekado Banks set release his debut Album

Super talented act, Reekado Banks, has announced that his debut album is ready. Recall, some weeks back, Don Jazzy, CEO of Mavins, tweeted about the same album, telling fans to expect the best from Reekado, as his album will be dope. Well, Reekado, took to Instagram, some days back, to confirm Don Jazzy’s tweet, and also announced that his album is now ready and will be released in Augus...

NUHU RIBADU HAS CROSS CARPETED BACK TO APC FROM PDP

A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, on Friday returned to the All Progressives Congress. Mr. Ribadu said in a statement he posted on his Facebook page that he rejoined the party online on Friday, and then hosted officials of the party from his Bako Ward in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Then on Friday, he visited the Yola South secretariat of the APC to present himself to the party. He had left the party for the Peoples Democratic Party in 2014. Mr. Ribadu, a former presidential...

Tompolo father's limb amputated after brutal military harassment

Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo has said on Friday, July 22, that his family and associates were under siege by security agents. Tompolo said the agents have treated his 84-year-old father roughly in Kurutie community, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government. According to The Vanguard, the brutal treatment meted to his father resulted in the amputation of his lower limbs, two weeks ago. Tompolo made the disclosure in an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, which he indicated might be his last. He said the continuous...

Turkey coup attempt; 10,410 people arrested

The Turkish president, Recep Erdogan said on Friday, July 22, that the number of people who were arrested in Turkey following the last week’s attempted coup has increased to 10,410. Erdogan said that he number was at about 9,000, adding that the 4,060 people who were arrested earlier have been placed in detention. The rapid pace of arrests which Erdogan insists is targeting the supporters of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen. Erdogan had said that the suspects were behind the failed July 15 coup which has disturbed many of Turkey’s Western...

Jibrin makes striking revelations against Dogora

Embattled ex-chairman committee on appropriations, Adulmumin Jibrin has spoken out over his case – Jibrin says Honourable Yakubu Dogara the House of Reps Speaker is out to blackmail him – The Rep representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency says he is been harassed by security agents Four principal members of the Nigerian House of Representatives including Speaker Yakubu Dogara have been accused of padding the budget with N40 billion and using the police to harass, monitor and intimidate Abdulmunin Jibrin, the former chairman of the House...

A Malnourished young boy found in a Celestial Church

This is terribly heartbreaking! A malnourished 9-year-old boy was rescued at Celestial Church of Christ key of Joy Parish Ajiwo yesterday, July 22. The boy was seen chained (and has been like that for weeks) in the premises of the church which is located at Ajibawo in Ado-Odo Ota division 2. He was said to have been rescued by some NSCDC officers. This is terrible! And they were able to worship God for those weeks with the little boy...

How Paracetamol Causes Infertility – Researchers

New research suggests that paracetamol, which is also known as acetaminophen and sold under the brand name Tylenol in the United States (U.S.) and Panadol in the United Kingdom (U.K.), has been linked to infertility. The findings are published online in Human Reproduction but was first reported by DailyMailUK Online. Couples, where the male partner had high levels of the drug in his urine took longer to conceive, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health, compared to men who had lower levels of the compound...

Adekunle Gold "GOLD" Album Art Cover released

Adekunle Gold releases Art Cover for his coming Gold Album The YBNL star has just release the cover of his coming album GOLD.  A sixteen tracks album which has just one collaboration with the artist Simi on track 8 "No Forget". Could simi being the only artist on this Album make the speculation about their relationship hold water.. We dey watch ooooo! ...

Just In: Paul Le Guen rejects appointment as Super Eagle's Coach

Frenchman Paul Le Guen has rejected his appointment as Nigeria coach after he claimed they did not meet his contractual terms, according to media reports from France. According to French sports newspaper L’Equipe, Le Guen has rejected the Nigeria post. He declined the position after several conditions he tabled were not met, according to the newspaper. Earlier today, it was revealed “contractual disputes” between Le Guen and his prospective employers, adding that the former Cameroon and Lyon coach was adamant he will not shift from his position...

Wonderful world! Woman want to sell her sisters babies caught

A lady was arrested in Cross River state, for attempting to help her two sisters sell their babies. Gift in the middle with her two sisters  Gift Etim Ikono and her two sisters, Esther Etim Ikono and Florence Victor Ikono, have been arrested by the Cross Rivers state police command for allegedly selling their babies to yet-to-be identified persons. Akwa Ibom state-born lady and ring-leader of this act, Gift who resides at 8th Mile,...

Six Nigerians make CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2016 finalist list

Six Nigerians made the list of finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2016 Competition announced today, July 18, by Ferial Haffajee, Chair of the independent judging panel. The competition received 1637 entries this year – a record number – from 38 countries across the continent, including French and Portuguese-speaking Africa. The finalists will enjoy an all-expense paid four day programme of workshops, media forums and networking in Johannesburg, South Africa, culminating in a Gala Award Ceremony in October 2016. Tony...

BREAKING :NFF names Le Guen as new Eagles coach

Le Guen  The Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Paul Le Guen as the new Super Eagles head coach on Monday, July 18.  According to Paul Bassey, a member of the technical committee, Le Guen is to be assisted by Salisu Yusuf and Imama Amapakabo, while Alloy Agu is the goalkeeper’s trainer. Amaju Pinnick, the president of the NFF, has stressed that they have high hopes to qualify...

KIM K RELEASES VIDEO TERMING TAYLOR SWIFT A LIER

Taylor Swift has accused Kim Kardashian West of “character assassination”, after the reality television star released video of a phone conversation in which Swift appears to approve the majority of a controversial line from Kanye West’s song Famous. In the song, Kanye raps: “For all my Southside niggas that know me best / I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that bitch famous.” Its release was followed by criticism, which Kanye responded to on Twitter in February, saying: “I called Taylor and had a hour long convo with...

Football legend Pele to visit Nigeria

Football legend,Pele is expected in Nigeria for a historic visit in August as part of events planned by the Winihin Jemide Series and Youth Experience Days Africa.  Pele The three-time World Cup winner will headline a youth football tournament that will take place at the Astro-Turf in Ikoyi as well as a leadership meeting with Corporate Nigeria, Goal.com reports. The WJS/YEDA Legend Edition 2016 is a 2-day event (11th -12th August, 2016)...

Shooter kills Three policemen in Baton Rouge.

Three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers were killed on Sunday and three others wounded in an attack by a lone gunman with an assault style rifle, once again thrusting Louisiana’s capital city into the national spotlight. The shootings were the latest chapter in two convulsive weeks in which the nation was transfixed by video accounts of the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling by Baton Rouge police on July 5 and a separate shooting of a black...