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Simon Lalong, Plateau state governor-elect, refuses to work from the new government house in Jos because he considers it a way too luxurious place. *Simon Lalong The incoming head of the state said he did not need such an expensive property to serve people. Lalong was quoted as saying by The Nation: “I am not going to occupy an uncompleted building as a government house. In any case, I don’t need such a house to work for the people of Plateau state. “In serving Plateau people, I don’t need a luxury office. I’d rather prefer people of the state live in luxury homes with all social services provided. So, I don’t think a new government house is a priority of Plateau people. I don’t need such an office to serve my people. “I was told that new government house has cost over N15 billion and it is still uncompleted. I can’t live in such an office when Plateau people have no water to drink, children are not going to school, civil servants are not paid, there is no medical care in...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Tuesday was presented with another award“Peace Loving Global Citizen”for his decision in accepting defeat at the 2015 presidential election. *President Goodluck Jonathan The award was presented to the President by the Universal Peace Federation(UPF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Jonathan at the event urged the incoming administration to accept the contributions of all Nigerians to the progress and development of the country. “We have a country, the country will be more united. I believe and only pray that the incoming government should appreciate the contributions of everybody and see how we will run Nigeria as a country that belongs to everybody and all citizens irrespective political persuasion.” While commending the group for the honour, President Jonathan said the Vice-President Namadi Sambo also deserved the honour, saying that his decision to accept defeat also affected him, adding that his party the Peoples Democrati...

A popular Nollywood actor, Ernest Asuzu is reportedly going through hard times at the moment and is practically begging to survive. According to Daily Independent report, he was sighted at Shoprite, Surulere, on May 24, Sunday, looking very pathetic. Ernest had suffered stroke some months back and was spotted still limping. *Nollywood actor, Ernest Asuzu The actor, who was dressed in a Manchester United jersey, blue jean pants and bathroom slippers was said to be practically begging shoppers money to eat. According to him, the president of Actors Guild, Ibinabo Fiberesima and some of his colleagues in the entertainment industry are aware of his condition but have refused to come to his aid. He said he now depends on good spirited Nigerians for survival. In an old interview, Ernest had accused the AGN president, Ibinabo of not caring saying, “I was in LASUTH for two months, three days and for that long, nobody from Nollywood, not even Ibinabo, visited me. And she heard t...

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Boko Haram militants have killed at least 43 people in a five-hour assault on the town of Gubio in Borno State, witnesses told Reuters on Tuesday. Thousands of people have been killed and several millions displaced in a six-year Boko Haram insurgency that once saw the group control an area the size of Belgium. But the Islamist insurgents have since lost most of their gains to military counter-offensives. The latest attack, which a military source said involved a convoy of around 50 Boko Haram members storming Gubio, lasted for around five hours on Saturday afternoon and ended about 9.30 p.m., local resident, Mallam Yusuf Mohammed said. Details of such attacks often take a number of days to surface outside of the affected areas due to poor telecommunications in the area. Mohammed estimated that more than 400 houses had been burnt by the insurgents. “They came, shooting, threatening to kill everybody. They set fire on many houses, burnt down our peoples’ vehicles and motorcyc...

Popular Nigerian comedian, Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke, known by his stage name Igosave, has put smile on faces of mothers and many Nigerians. The top comedian gave out cash to support hospital bills of some children born in May, 2015 at a hospital to mark his birthday which was May 20th last week. About 20 children benefited from his kind gesture and mothers of the children prayed for him. Igosave first performed comedy at the Nite of 1000 Laughs show, organized by Opa Williams. During the show, he worked alongside other comedians, such as I Go Dye, Bovi, Buchi, Basketmouth, Ali Baba, Teju Babyface, and others.

*Asisat Oshoala Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala has been announced winner of the maiden BBC Women footballer of the Year award on Tuesday. Oshoala beat top women stars – Spain’s Verónica Boquete, German Nadine Kessler, Kim Little of Scotland as well as veteran Brazilian star Marta – to win the individual award after raking the highest votes of BBC World Service listeners. The reigning African Women Footballer of the Year became the first African-based footballer to play in the English Women’s Super League after joining Liverpool Ladies from Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt. The 20-year-old shone with her superb form at the 2014 U20 Women’s World Cup in Canada, scoring seven goals in six matches. She also helped her country to win the 2014 African Women Championship in Namibia as well as her former club to a domestic double. The Super Falcons’ forward has been an instant hit since joining the Reds in January, scoring two goals and several assists for the reigning English Women ...

Aww after dating for about 2 years, Tunde Demurun proposed to OAP, Toolz.. He put a ring on it during their romantic vacation in the Dominican republic.. Congrats to them..