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Are You Confused About Nigeria's Budget?

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Laugh want kill me die How do you know that there are typewriters in the 2014 Budget? Here is a Nigerian startup called  BudgIT that simplifies that budget  and makes it accessible and simple for everyday people. This startup takes budgets from pdf state on the Budget Office Website and brings out awesomeness in infographics, interactive applications and data driven applications.

Feni Fani-Kayode re-arraigned for alleged N100m money laundering

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Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, was today March 6th re-arraigned for alleged N100 million money laundering.  Premium Times  reports that Fani-Kayode told a Federal High court in Lagos that he was not guilty of all the 40 counts of money laundering instituted against him by EFCC

400level student of OAU, Dipo Ige, commits suicide after being jilted

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A 400level Law student of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Oladipo Olalekan Ige, committed suicide on Monday March 3rd after allegedly being jilted by a girl. Dipo was found dead in his apartment at the Asherifa area of Ile-Ife on Monday evening. He'd killed himself with poison. The student who is said to be above average academically had been threatening to kill himself for weeks before he finally did. According to his friends, Dipo's girlfriend of almost a year broke things off with him in early February and all means to get her back didn't work.

80's singer Miki Howard's son says he's Michael Jackson's son

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80s R&B singer Miki Howard's son Brandon claims he has proof that Michael Jackson is his father. From  TMZ Michael Jackson has a 31-year-old son - at least that's what the man claims - and we're told he plans to go public on Thursday with what he believes is ironclad DNA evidence. His name is Brandon Howard - the son of singer Miki Howard, whom Joe Jackson represented back in the 1980s. Sources close to Brandon tell us, Miki and MJ met in 1982 and Brandon was born soon after.

Soldiers stop planned Boko Haram attack in Borno, kill 20 of them

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Boko Haram gunmen returned late last night to Mafa and Ajiri villages in Borno State to attack the villagers but this time they met their match. Soldiers guarding the villages and neighbouring ones opened fire on the insurgents, killing at least 20 of them. But instead of retreating, eye witnesses said the Boko Haram members came in their hundreds and engaged the military men in a gun battle.

Nigerians Attack Abacha's Children For Insulting Wole Soyinka

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Two children of the late maximum dictator, General Sani Abacha, on Wednesday singled out Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, for a venomous attack. While Gumsu, the late dictator’s daughters, took to her Twitter page to pass disparaging remarks on him, her brother Sadiq chose blogs and online forums to snarl abuses at the widely respected Professor. Abacha's son said Soyinka is a “common writer” who has grown old and fast “losing his grasp of reality.”

PHOTOS: Governor Fashola Doing The Galala Dance On Stage

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The pix was taken at the Silverbird Man of the Year Award ceremony held on Sunday in Lagos where the two governors were both crowned 2013 Man of the Year. Governor Peter Obi don't have swagger at all, he is dancing Owigri like Bayelsa people, not Galala. Lol! Get it up for Governor Fashola, he tried.

Pope Francis Opens Door To Same Séx Unions?

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Pope Francis reaffirmed the Catholic Church's opposition to gay marriage on Wednesday, but suggested in a newspaper chat that it could support some types of civil unions. The Pope reiterated the church's teaching that "marriage is between a man and a woman." However, he said, "We have to look at different cases and evaluate them in their variety."

I Was Born On Market Day, I Don't Know The Date ––Obasanjo

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Those who are very close to him say he knows his real birth day but just like cracking people up... Anyway, President Olusegun Obasanjo told his well wishers who turned up for his "77th" birthday that he is not sure of the day or date he was born. Baba said all he knew was what his mum told him, that she gave birth to him on Ifo market day: "She said, by the time the people that went to the market returned, she had given birth to me, that was what she told me," Obasanjo explained. So what date of birth did he use to enter the Nigerian Army? This man is really funny. Happy birthday, OBJ!

DETAILS: Immigration Service Exam Comes Up This Month

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Many people have been sending me mails asking when Immigration recruitment is coming up. Here is it: The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, David Parradang has announced that the Service is now ready to conduct aptitude test for applicants who applied to be recruited in to the NIS this month.

Brymo wins round one as court lifts injunction against him

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On Monday March 3rd, Brymo won round one of his court battle with his former record label Chocolate City, who took an injunction against him, 'restraining him from recording, releasing or distributing any musical works pending the determination of the suit against him.' A judge sitting at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi lifted the injunction against Brymo, saying he's free to continue doing music and releasing his materials while the case continues hearing in court.

Part 2 of Prayer Request: Beyond My Rugged Self - By Charly Boy

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W ritten Charly Boy  My father and I didn't always get along but then again as a teenager or a wise ass kid, who got along with their "old fashion" dad? He prepared me for the person i am  today. We made up some 25yrs ago and since then we have built an unusual bond. He developed great respect for my struggles, consistency and focus.  I was filled with so much morale and value that i became a  misfit in an environment that degenerated and became vile and foul, where mediocracy, sycophancy, reigns supreme.

Couple arrested in Abeokuta for allegedly fighting nude in public

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A man and his wife were today Wednesday March 5th arraigned in an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court  sitting at Isabo for allegedly fighting nude in public over alleged infidelity. The accused, Kehinde Soetan, 37,  and Aderinsola Lawal, 28, were arraigned for  breach of public peace. The duo, however,  pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Police  Prosecutor, Augustine Ozimini, said that the offence was committed on Tuesday  at 2.30 p.m. at Obada Oko area of  Abeokuta. He alleged  that the couple fought and tore  their clothes in public. Continue... ” Soetan claimed that he saw his wife with another man and enquired from her, who he was, but her lack of answer caused the fight,” he said. Ozimini said that the wife also hit her husband with a stone causing him serious injury on the head. The prosecutor submitted that the offences contravened sections 83 and 355 of the Criminal Laws of Ogun, 2006. The Magistrate, M...

US Government freezes $458million Sani Abacha cash

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The United States government today March 5th said it had ordered a freeze on $458 million in assets hidden in European accounts by former Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha and his conspirators. PM News  reports that the Justice Department said the corruption proceeds, stashed away in bank accounts in Britain, France and Jersey, were frozen at Washington’s request with the help of local authorities.

Sound Sultan and wife welcome baby boy...

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The singer and his wife welcomed their third child on Tuesday March 3rd in addition to the two kids they are bless with already........@da2session we are saying a big congratulation.....we are your big fans

BREAKING: Violence Broke Out In Kaduna As Youths and Women Protest Against Soldiers Who Open Fire On Local

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Violence had broken out in Southern Kaduna this morning as hundreds of youths and women took to the streets protesting shooting of locals by some armed soldiers stationed in the area.BREAKING NEWS: Violence Broke Out In Kaduna As Youths and Women Protest Against Soldiers Who Open Fire On Locals