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Former President Jonathan, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Tanzania's October 25 general elections pictured as he arrived this morning at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja from from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Luis Suarez and Neymar fired Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Getafe on Saturday to leave the Catalans level on points with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

English Premier League table after Saturday’s matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

There was pandemonium around Second Rainbow, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos State, yesterday, after a trigger happy policeman shot dead a commercial driver . The incident which occurred at about 8am, was said to have been caused by the refusal of the bus driver to give the policeman “their usual bribe.”

The Nigerian Army on Friday imposed a restriction movement of persons during Saturday's Borno Central Senatorial bye election in the state.

As the observance of traditional rites before the installation of the Ooni elect, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, as the 51st Ooni enters the second day, ‎reports said he has been led into the power house at the Ilofi to receive spiritual power.

Apparently worried over media reports of sodomy and child abuse at the famous Hassan Ibrahim Gwarzo Boys College, Kano, the State Government yesterday ordered the immediate closure of the school.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has come hard on the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Lai Mohammed, for claiming that the opposition party will likely go down if it does not urgently rebrand itself.

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Skin care specialist, Freda Francis has penned a lovely message to her alleged lover, Iyanya as he celebrates his 29th birthday on Saturday, October 31, 2015.

Star Boy Entertainment singer, Wizkid is in the eye of the storm again. This time, some students of the American University of Nigeria in Adamawa, accused him of failing to honour an invitation to perform in their school, even after he had been paid the sum of N8.9m.

Suave singer and honcho of Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), Banky W has revealed that at a point in his life, he almost gave up on his music career, but for the intervention of his fellow EME founder, Segun Demuren.

A Russian passenger plane carrying 224 people crashed on Saturday in Egypt’s restive Sinai Peninsula, Egyptian officials said. However the Egyptian military planes have spotted the wreckage of a Russian passenger plane that crashed Saturday in the Sinai Peninsula with 224 people on board, the government said.

Diego Costa has been passed fit to start and plays his 50th Chelsea match in all competitions. The defence is unchanged from the last league game at West Ham and in midfield, Ramires is partnered by John Mikel Obi.

Barcelona are targeting Chelsea striker Diego Costa. Luis Enrique is a big fan of the forward and his aggressive style.

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday convicted seven men to 84 years imprisonment for illegal and unlawful dealing in 1,459 metric tonnes of petrol.

Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has called on the federal government to save the Onitsha-Enugu Expressway from caving into gully erosion that has affected parts of the newly constructed flyover along New Parts market, Nkpor, Idemili North council area.

The Cross Rivers state government has ordered the suspension of early morning devotions held in primary and secondary schools across the state. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education in the state, Anne Odey, stated that the decision to suspend the devotion came from security concerns raised by the state Commissioner of Police, Henry Fadairo.

Chief Coach of Nigeria’s U-23 national team, Samson Siasia says that he should not be blamed if Nigeria fails to qualify for the Rio Olympics next month because his team has been treated like “orphans”.

A 38-year-old Zimbabwean man named Titus Maposa has been jailed for forwarding a joke on Mugabe to all his neighbours. According to Manica Post newspaper, Maposa’s neighbours sent the text message to the police and he was arrested.

President of Ghana’s Actors Guild, Rev. Eddie Coffie has passed away.

The Vice chancellor of the University of Uyo, Professor (Mrs) Comfort M. EKPO the convocation during a press briefing ahead of the the 21st convocation ceremony of the institution said that the institution will be graduation a total of 4,186 students.

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu believes that the Golden Eaglets has what it takes to beat Brazil in the quarter-final stage of the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup holding in Chile, saying he has no cause to doubt the ability of Coach Emmanuel Ameneke in leading Nigeria to win the trophy, completesportsnigeria.com reports.

No fewer than 21,105 cases, consisting civil and criminal matters, are currently pending in ‎different courts in the Edo State judiciary, the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Cromwell Idahosa, has said.

Reports in England claim Cristiano Ronaldo has made arrangements to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season to join Paris Saint-Germain. Is it said Los Blancos feel it is the right time to let him go before his market value drops.

All is now set for the premiere of the movie, Taxi Driver (Oko Ashewo). The movie is a hilarious comedy drama about working in Lagos at night, as a taxi driver.

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In a recent interview with City People magazine, ace Comedian, Julius Agwu, disclosed that he would open a Christian nightclub in Lekki, called ‘Believers Lounge’.

The Boko Haram militants on Wednesday carried out a coordinated attack in Bara town of Yobe State northeast Nigeria.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Candidate in the April 11 Gubernatorial election in Plateau State, Senator Gyang Nyam Shom Pwajok is dead.

The Senate has approved nomination of Ocholi Enojo James, Baba Shehuri Mustapha Cladius Omoleye Daramola, Heineken Lokpobiri , Khadija Abba Ibrahim, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, Zainab S. Ahmed, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama,dewole Folorunso,Mansur Mohammed Dan Ali,Pastor Usani Uguru,Prof. Anwuka Anthony Gozie, Adamu Adamu, Mohammed Musa Bello.

Super Eagles Head Coach Sunday Oliseh has invited 23 players, including USA –based Obafemi Martins and six home –based professionals, for the Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup qualifying fixture against Swaziland.

Cesc Fabregas remains confident Chelsea can still successfully defend their Premier League title ahead of Liverpool's visit on Saturday.

Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo may be in line for a return to the Premier League, according to personal friend and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Jose Semedo.

This is to inform 2015 aspirants of University of Benin that the 2015/2015 admission list has been released. Candidates can now check their admission status online.

The Federal University of Technology Minna has asked ten Post Graduate students to withdraw following their poor academic performances and absence from school.

The Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Prof Hillary Edeoga has launched an intra-campus shuttle for students with 20 new Suzuki cars and two mini buses donated by the institution’s micro finance bank.

The management of Ajayi Crowther University has released the following guidelines for students who wish to leave the campus for any reason; 1. This is to inform all students that the use of exit card is hereby restored.

Nominees for the Best of Nollywood Awards 2015, were yesterday, announced at an unveiling ceremony which took place in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

OVER five million sickle cell patients in Nigeria and other African countries can now heave a sigh of relief as the University of Ibadan in partnership with the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA and University of Loyola, Chicago have discovered a permanent cure for the terminal disease.

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Processed meats – such as bacon, sausages and ham – do cause cancer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Jose Mourinho's position as Chelsea manager hangs by a thread after the holders were knocked out of the Capital One Cup 5-4 on penalties by Stoke City following a 1-1 draw.

The Award winning South African rapper, AKA will be live in Lagos performing some of his biggest hits including 'Celebrate', 'All eyes on me' and 'Jealousy'.

A ministerial nominee and Professor of Obstetrics & Gyneacology, University of Ibadan, Isaac Folorunsho Adewole has lamented the high number of women who die in the process of aborting babies in the country.

Barcelona want to offer Lionel Messi a new contract that will see the Argentine star end his career at Camp Nou. Messi's current deal runs until 2018 and he has a €250 million release clause.

Isco has asked to leave Real Madrid and is keen on a move to the Premier League with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool all interested.

Schalke's Kevin-Prince Boateng could re-join AC Milan, particularly in light of the news Jeremy Menez is to miss four months due to injury. Suso and Keisuke Honda could be pushed out as a result.

Neymar has emerged as an alternative to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic at PSG next summer. Cristiano Ronaldo is the first choice but the French side could turn to the Bara star instead.

Lionel Messi has been voted the world's best player ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in a poll of the Brasilerao Serie A's 20 managers.

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is poised to prosecute corrupt public officers so as deter persons who may want to steal the nation’s funds from doing so.

THE immediate past governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Nyesom Wike, of diverting N45bn loan taken by his administration.

Barring last minute change, the new Ooni of Ife-elect, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, is expected to arrive in Ile-Ife on Tuesday (today) to begin traditional rites expected to be performed before his installation.

For the second time in four months, the House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to declare state of emergency on unemployment.

Arguably the cutest couple in the industry, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen , made a very special announcement on Monday.

This is to inform all candidates who applied for admission into Pre-degree programme of the Obafemi Awolowo University that the date for entrance examination has been announced.

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board JAMB has said that it has made some modifications on the 2016/2017 registration as it concerns selection of institutions by candidates.

After President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria for India for a summit earlier today, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has also left Abuja for Maiduguri, Borno state capital today.

Eighty physically challenged persons have received wheelchairs from the Wife of Anambra State Governor, Ebelechukwu Obiano, to support their mobility.

The screening of Nigerian ministerial nominees has resumed on Tuesday at the Senate Chambers after the lawmakers adjourned sitting last Thursday.

The governors of states in Nigeria’s north-west have met to discuss how to stop the Boko Haram activities in the north-east and also prevent the terrorists from entering their states.

The British Military Advisory and Training Team (BMATT) has organised a five-day capacity training seminar for 150 Warrant Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Nigerian Army.

An artefact of the world's most famous sunken ship has brought new meaning to the phrase "tough cookie."

At least 12 members of Colombia’s security forces have been killed after Leftist rebels ambushed a group carrying regional election ballots.

Manchester United have awarded club captain Wayne Rooney a testimonial to celebrate his 12 years at Old Trafford.

Scotland Yard detectives have swooped to arrest a Northern Ireland schoolboy in connection with a huge cyber attack. The 15-year-old boy, who can not be identified, was arrested at his home in Co Antrim yesterday evening.

The presidency yesterday expressed happiness that former governor of Rivers State, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, was eventually screened by the Senate, after three postponements due to petitions written against his nomination by concerned petitioners.

Akpors went to the Cotonou border on his bicycle. He had over his shoulders two large bags. The Customs Officer stopped him and asked, “What is inside the bags?”. “Garri”, He replied. The Customs Officer said, “Let me see. Come down from the bicycle.”

The death toll in the mosque explosion in Yola last Friday has risen to 70, says the National Emergency Management Agency. Among the victims were four students of the Adamawa State Polytechnic, where the Jambutu Jumaat Mosque is built.

The book, he said, would be his “vengeance” against “unprovoked assault of public lies” directed against him.

Roberto Carlos has singled out Brazil captain Neymar as the best player in the world, placing him above both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Roberto Carlos has singled out Brazil captain Neymar as the best player in the world, placing him above both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 21-year-old heartthrob - who took home five gongs at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday (25.10.15) - confessed he has a deep admiration for the 'Hello' crooner and says she's the ''one person'' he could see himself collaborating with in the future.

A source has now told TMZ that Nye County Sherrif's Department have obtained Lamar's blood test results, which indicate cocaine was in his body when he was admitted to a Las Vegas hospital.

This is to announce to the general public that as a result of unforeseen circumstances, the re-opening date of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria previously published to begin on Monday, October 26, 2015 has been postponed indefinitely. A new date will be announced in due course.

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Report reaching DAILY POST, Sunday afternoon has it that President of the National Association of Nigerian Prostitutes, Jessica Elvis is dead.

Nollywood actress, Chioma Elizabeth Toplis, has blasted some men who she says could go extra miles to want to be with her after displaying her sexy photos on the social media.

Veteran Nollywood actress and producer, Stephanie Okereke just announced that she welcomed her first child with her husband, Idahosa Linus.

Nollywood star, John Okafor, popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’ has opened up on his ‘free styling mode and odd-feminine’ characters in movies as well the issue of homosexuality in Nollywood.

The Criminal Investigation Department at Sharjah Police has arrested five men suspected of printing fake UAE visas at a studio in Dubai, officials said on Sunday.

Suspended FIFA president Sepp Joseph Blatter has openly declared his support for former Abia state Governor Dr Orji Uzor Kalu to occupy the exalted position of FIFA President, even as he has faulted the candidature of former Secretary General Jerome Champagne and Prince Alli of Jordan.

Nigerian music star, Cynthia Morgan, has again revealed her crush on another fellow entertainer.