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Thursday 30 June 2016

Istanbul Attack: Turkish Official Says Attackers Were Russian, Uzbek & Kyrgyz Nationals as Deaths Rise to 42

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JUNE 28: Security and ambulances block the road outside Turkey's largest airport, Istanbul Ataturk, after it was hit by a suicide bomb attack on June 28, 2016, Turkey. Two suicide bombers opened fire before blowing themselves up at the entrance to the main international airport in Istanbul, killing at least 10 people and wounding at least 60 people according to Justice Minister Bekir Bozdagç. (Photo by Mehmet Ali Poyraz/Getty Images)

A Turkish official on Thursday confirmed that the three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers who attacked the Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul were from Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

The suspects are accused of killing 42 people in a gun and bomb attack at Istanbul airport this week.

Uche Ogah receiving the Certificate of Return

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a Certificate of Return to Uche Ogah, the 1st runner up to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primaries in Abia state, following the order by Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Abang had ordered INEC to immediately issue a Certificate of Return to the plaintiff, Ogah in a tax evasion case filed against Ikpeazu.

Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 6 2016 as public holidays to celebrate the Muslim festival, Eid-el Fitri.

The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, announced the holiday in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.

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Rita Ora was hospitalized for exhaustion this Wednesday.

She posted the above picture on her Instagram with the caption “Today was pretty tough but I’m getting through it thank you to all of you for the support! I love you!! #exhaustionisreal”, the post has been deleted. However, the photo is still up on her twitter account.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has described as shocking the news of the sudden death of the Secretary of the PDP Board of Trustees, Ambassador Ojo Maduekwe.

The governor said that the death of the elder statesman is quite painful as he passed on at a time he was playing an active role in the repositioning of the PDP for greater service to the country.

The Senate has reacted to comments made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir David Lawal who called on Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu to leave the National Assembly out of their trial.

There were indications yesterday that President Muhammadu Buhari, who is perturbed by the reports of malnutrition and death of some Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in government camps in Borno State, has summoned the governor, Alhaji Kassin Shettima, for some explanations.

Infinix mobility has launched a new collection of accessories with the introduction of its first wearable technology, X-band (XBO1), a smart bracelet with the latest technology to enhance fitness. Infinix also announced the introduction of its new headphones,

MTN pays FG N18.96bn for 10-yr broadband license, N80bn for fine On June 29, 20169:41 pmIn News, TechnologyComments By Prince Osuagwu (Hi-Tech Editor) Emeka Aginam & Emmannuel Elebeke Telecommunications Operator, MTN Nigeria, yesterday shelled out a whopping N18.96 Billion to the federal government of Nigeria as payment to slots it won in the 2.6GHz spectrum auction carried out by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently.

Former Foreign Minister, Chief Ojo Maduekwe is dead. He was born May 6, 1945 in Abia State, Nigeria and was appointed Foreign Minister of Nigeria on July 26, 2007 by President Umaru Yar’Adua Maduekwe.. Maduekwe.. Maduekwe was also appointed Culture and Tourism minister by President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999, Minister of Transport in 2001. As Minister of Transport he got the nick name ‘Ojo oni Keke’ for advocating for the use of bicycles, although critics said that the roads were unsafe for cyclists and Maduekwe himself was pushed into a ditch by a bus while he was cycling to work. He was National Secretary of the ruling political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Reasons Why You Shouldn't Sleep With Your Pets

It's been estimated that 79 percent of pet owners sleep with their furry friends, but it's generally not a good idea. First, animals can spread parasites to humans. It's very important for them to be vaccinated and dewormed, otherwise they can transmit diseases to their owners.

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The word "blue" did not exist in Greek times, and the color is not very prominent in nature. Yet a team of scientists from Oregon State University (OSU) recently discovered a new blue pigment while experimenting with materials that can be used in electronics applications.

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said that the street hawker knocked down at Maryland Bus Stop in Lagos earlier in the day was not hit by a BRT bus.

The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde in a statement said the street hawker was hit by a truck belonging to a soft drink company.

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Today, Adidas announced the cementing of its long-term relationship with creative rapper Kanye West with the launch of ‘adidas + Kanye West’, a Yeezy branded entity.

Florida man claims he invented the iPhone, sues Apple for more than $10 billion

A Florida man named Thomas Ross claims he and not Steve Jobs created the iPhone and the iPad, and wants Apple to pay him $10 billion for stealing his idea. Thomas, who has sued Apple Inc. cited his sketches from 1992 as evidence that he was the revolutionary genius behind the iPhone.

The singer touched down the UK yesterday for his birthday concert happening in Manchester on July 2nd and London on July 8th.

Some officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) were allegedly caught re-bagging rice donated by the government and other donors for the feeding of Internally Displaced Persons. When the story broke, Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima ordered an investigation into the theft in order to deal with those responsible. Editorials and reports were done on this in some Media outlets and the agency has now responded via a statement titled 'Re-bagging of IDPS rice'

The FG has reportedly investigated and cleared the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai over his assets and military acquisitions, which has been in the news for some days now...
Last week, Sahara Reporters reported that the Army chief and his two wives used money meant for purchase of arms to buy properties in Dubai immediately after he came into office. The Army in response said Buratai and his wives had bought the properties using money from his life savings.

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari through her Initiative Future Assured, yesterday, June 28, donated food items, relief materials and cash to IDPs and some parents of the Buni Yadi boys, who were killed and burnt to death by Boko Haram terrorists at Federal Government College in Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA pf Yobe State in 2014.

Beer consumption is one of the well-known ritual of social gathering in Nigeria and has become a culture among lovers of quality brew, especially those who understand the health benefits. This has however stirred the following questions:

America’s first lady, Michelle Obama, her mother, Marian Robinson and her daughters Sasha and Malia are in Africa to promote girls’ education with her signature “Let Girls Learn” campaign.

MARRAKECH, MOROCCO – JUNE 28: The US President Barrack Obama’ s wife Michelle Obama delivers a speech during a program held for girls whose education is interrupted in Marrakech, Morocco on June 28, 2016.

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has taken the alleged forgery case brought against him, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and two others outside the shores of Nigeria.

In a letter to the United Nations (UN), United States Congress, European Union (EU), and other international organisations, titled: “Re: Trumped Up Charges Against the Presiding Officers of the 8th Senate: Nigerian Democracy is in Grave Danger,” Ekweremadu said that there is a clear attempt to silence him as the leader and highest ranking member of the opposition party – People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

He said that the federal government “politically generated” the names for trial, noting that there was no where in the police report where any of their names were mentioned.

Court demands explanations from EFCC and Zenith Bank on Fayose's frozen account.

The Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Zenith Bank plc to show cause why an Order Exparte to defreeze Governor Ayodele Fayose's accounts, filed yesterday to the court by the governor's legal team, should not be granted. The judge gave Monday July 4 for the anti-graft agency and Zenith bank Plc to appear in court with the said evidence.

Former Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemepulo aka Tompolo who is currently in hiding, has written another open letter to President Buhari. In his new letter, the ex militant leader asked the president to learn from former President Musa Yar'Adua who in 2009, introduced the Amnesty programme for Niger Delta militants after discovering that attacking the militants was not a good idea.

The Management of University of Benin has suspended the ongoing Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) exercise following the Federal Government’s directive on its cancellation by tertiary institutions nationwide.

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Yemi Alade chose to make a bold fashion statement on the 2016 BET Awards red carpet wearing a piece from Zuhair Murad‘s 2016 Resort Collection reportedly costing her approximately N2,500,000. As usually her attire has got many talking.

Volkswagen has agreed to pay a record $14.7 billion as settlement over emissions cheating and that's just the beginning as they could pay more , court documents have revealed..

Tottenham and England footballer Dele Alli, 20, was last night comforted by his model girlfriend Ruby Mae, 21 after England crashed out of Euro 2016 losing 2-1 to Iceland.

Jamie Vardy's among players consoled by their wives, Rebekah was pictured consoling him with a hug and kiss after the English team lost to Iceland yesterday at the Euro 2016 tournament.

Photos: Femi Fani-Kayode arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos

Former Minister of Aviation and spokesperson of PDP presidential campaign, Femi Fani-Kayode, was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos today over an alleged N1.5 billion fraud. Also arraigned in court is a former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman. They are being accused of spending N1.5 billion which was gotten from arms deal fraud, on PDP campaign during the last presidential election.

Taylor Swift Told Her Friends She Thinks She's ''in Love'' With Tom Hiddleston Amid Rome Trip

Taylor Swift has swiftly fallen forTom Hiddleston!
In fact, a source exclusively tells E! News that the 26-year-old singer thinks she just might be in love.
"She is having a blast traveling with him," the insider tells us of the pair's trips to Nashville, the U.K. and now Rome. "He is very romantic and attentive towards Her. He is extremely charming. He also makes sure she feels safe wherever they go together. She is on cloud nine and really enjoying this quality time they are spending."

Ever wish you could shoot a film or make a music video as artsy and
creative as your favorite celebs? Now you can with Facebook's latest
feature, Slideshow. Okay, fine. They won't be as glam and high-budget as
your favorite movies, but they will spice up your vids and pics to a
whole new level.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja decried “the ruthless devaluation of naira”, saying that he was yet to be convinced about the economic benefits of the exercise.

The President who spoke at a break of fast dinner with the business community said that he fails to understand the benefit of the devaluation.

Oritsefemi and his former manager Danku (Yusuf Adepitan) have been having this feud for over a year now.

Things however went a whole new level when Danku was arrested on Sunday while at the Pencil Unbroken event. According to reports, Danku was arrested right on the red carpet of the event.

The English football team on Monday night suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Iceland in the ongoing EURO2016 competition in Frace.

Following the loss, Roy Hodgson, announced his retirement as manager of the team, BBC reports.

“I’m sorry it will have to end this way but these things happen,” Hodgson said at the post match press conference.

Alleged N4.7bn fraud: EFCC arrests Gov. Fayose’s aide, Abiodun Agbele...Fayose responds!

An aide of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state, Abiodun Agbele has been arrested by the EFCC over allegations of aiding and abetting Fayose to launder part of the N4.7 billion he received from the Office of the former National Security Officer, Sambo Dasuki in June 2014. EFCC is accusing Agbele of receiving N4.7 billion from former Minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obankoro, and handing it over to Fayose. Agbele was arrested in Lagos last night and is being detained at the Lagos office of the antigraft agency.

Okezie Ikpeazu

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, to vacate office immediately for submitting false information to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the party’s governorship primary in December 2014, PUNCH reports.

Photos: Chile win Copa America special edition.

Lionel Messi sat down on the substitutes bench, tears in his eyes, numb, haunted, as Chile stars celebrated wildly on the pitch. The greatest player of his generation, he was still without a title with Argentina's national team. And this time, he has to share some of the blame.

Lionel Messi quits Argentina team after losing third final in three years

'That's it. It's over for me with the national team,' he explained.

'It's not for me. That's four finals. The decision has been made, I think so. [Winning] is what I wanted most. It didn't come. I think that's it. That's how I feel now, what I think. It's a great sadness. It hurts not to be a champion.'

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The first official live screening of musical talent show, The Voice Nigeria took place this evening. The show udges and stars across Nollywood and the Nigerian music scene were there to show their support at Landmark Event Cente, in Lagos. Waje, Ik Osakioduwa, Timi Dakolo, 2Baba, Ade Laoye, Linda Ejiofor, John Ugbe, Stephanie Coker, Lilian Afegbai, Olumide Oworu, Mawuli Gavor, Baaj Adebule, Akpororo and more at the screening

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