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Disgraced comedian Bill Cosby and Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski have been expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group behind the Oscars announced Thursday. Cosby and Polanski are the first known members expelled for violating a code of conduct that the...

Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun has disclosed that the implementation of the TSA led to the discovery of N1.6bn in a single account . She said close to 100 percent compliance has been achieved by the 1,678 MDAs enrolled … Read more via Nigeria News today & Breaking news ▷ Read Naija news 24/7...

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, retd, Thursday, while playing host to members of the Northern Leaders and Stakeholders Assembly, NLSA warned against any move to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. Gowon said doing so would not augur well for the nation’s fledging democracy. Former...

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari is back to the country after a successful outing with United States President, Donald Trump at Washington.... Read more via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2FH03JU Get More Nigeria Political News

Ashad Khaled is the only son of the Famous DJ Khaled and the father has never been shy of showing his love for his heir apparent. DJ Khaled is known for giving his son the best treat and loving all his wealth and time can afford as he is indeed … via INFORMATION NIGERIA –...

The wife of Bill Cosby on Thursday slammed as “mob justice” her husband’s conviction by a US jury of sexual assault, attacking the media, prosecutors and his accuser in a tirade-laden statement. “This is mob justice, not real justice,” said Camille Cosby, … via Daily Nation | Home –...

Twitter user @OushDA said all women are prostitutes and the only difference is how much you’re willing to pay. Read what he wrote below; “Every woman is a prostitute, the only difference is the price tag. Argue with your mother. How much you willing to pay a woman … Read more via...

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the arraignment of Senator Dino Melaye on a stretcher, saying it is unacceptable in a civilised society. In a statement, Mr. Falana said Melaye’s case provides an opportunity to reform the country’s criminal justice system. Senator Dino …...

Some hoodlums on Thursday invaded the venue of an APC stakeholders meeting in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory and attacked the area council’s chairman, Mr Abdulahi Galadima. The post Hoodlums attack Kuje LG boss appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria........ Read more via PM...

Nigerians on twitter are know for their savagery, especially when you try to disrespect our country. If only we can be this united against our corrupt leaders. Read more via Nairaland – https://ift.tt/2wbcJtc Get More Nigeria Metro News

Ahmed Kuru, managing director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, has said the organisation’s intervention in Arik Air and Aero Contractors were intended to be value adding and not destroy the airlines. Speaking at the 6th Nigeria Transport Day Newspaper Awards and Lecture …...

Leadway Assurance Limited, the largest insurer by premium income and asset has recorded a surge in full year profit, thanks to contributions from investment income and gains in fair value asset. For the year ended December 2017, Leadway Assurance’s net income surged by 82.45 … Read more...

Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Group Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has announced the appointments of new executive directors. In the new announcement Olakunle Alake the erstwhile Chief Operating Officer (COO) is now the Group Managing Director. Dr. Adenike Fajemirokun, the Group Chief...

It is not uncommon to see Nigerian students travelling abroad to complete their university education in order to avoid the ‘stress of schooling at home’. Of course the luxury is not available to all, but the opportunity is mostly taken by the smart and or wealthy. During my time … Read...

The Management of Tonwei Refinery Limited has concluded plans to build a conventional petroleum refinery in Siluko community of Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo. Osaro Aghedo, the Chief Press Secretary of the local government … Read more via BusinessDay : News you can trust –...

Dangote Flour Mills 1Q18 results showed reported revenue and earnings tracking behind annualised SBGS estimates by 27% and 42% respectively. 1Q revenue of N26.2bn declined by 9% y/y, despite a mid-single digit price increase taken in 4Q17, according to our channel checks. Net earnings also...

One of Nigeria’s most successful and most decorated actresses, Genevieve Nnaji turns 39 years old today. Born on May 3, 1979, Genevieve started her acting career as a child star in … via Nigerian Entertainment Today – https://ift.tt/2rj1Fp3 Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Top Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold is very unimpressed with a gross copyright violation of his intellectual property. The Urban high life singer, was torn apart after a certain Nigerian film maker appropriated his song ‘Orente’ in his movie without … via Jaguda.com – https://ift.tt/2w6ztdR...

With Davido and Chioma’s love story currently trending, we decide to go through Davido’s archives to bring out one of his classics titled Ekuro. The record Ekuro which is produced by Shizzi & Mr. Chiddo was released in 2012 off his debut studio album titled “Omo Baba Olowo” (OBO) … via...

West Africa’s infamous internet scammers have evolved, dropping their impersonations of online love interests, princes and U.S. soldiers in favour of hijacking corporate emails, costing businesses hundreds of millions of dollars a year. It is a … Read more via BusinessDay : News you can...