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Earlier today, Ikorodu road in Lagos was temporarily closed as a tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit fell and spilled its content on the road.   The tanker, which fell at Kosofe area of Ketu caused a gridlock as Lagosians coming from Ikorodu were stuck on the road.  Lagos State Fire Service announced the temporary closure of the road while advising road-users to make use of alternative routes.   “If you're coming in from Ikorodu towards mile 12, Kosofe, Ketu. Road is temporarily shut down. Loaded Fuel Tanker fell,” a tweet on the LASG Fire Service handle read. The Fire Service noted that emergency units are on ground and working to avert a fire incident.out 

Lovebirds,  Justin Bieber  and  Hailey Baldwin  are officially married. The pair who became engaged in July exchanged vows in a surprise courthouse service in front of a judge in a  New York City courthouse  on Thursday, according to People.  A source close to the couple told the site, that 'they went ahead and did it without listening to anyone.  At first, it was believed that they were only going to the courthouse to get a marriage license, but then it was claimed they made it official. It was added that the 24-year-old singer and the 21-year-old model will have a celebratory ceremony soon. 'They’re going to have a big blowout, in front of God and everyone they love,' said the insider, who has been called 'a religious source. TMZ claimed earlier on Friday that the wedding will take place in Canada next week. According to the report, they will likely throw their wedding bash at the $5m mansion in Ontario, Canada he pur...

Immediate past Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, in her resignation letter sent to President Buhari today, said she decided to tender her resignation after she became privy to the findings of an online medium that the NYSC discharge certificate she possesses, was not genuine. Recall that in July, Premiumtimes exclusively reported that the former Minister was working with a forged NYSC discharge certificate. Adeosun in her resignation letter, gave her reaction to this allegation. A part of her letter read  "I have, today, become privy to the findings of the investigation into the allegation made in an online medium that the Certificate of Exemption from National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) that I had presented was not genuine. This has come as a shock to me and I believe that in line with this administration’s focus on integrity, I must do the honourable thing and resign. Your Excellency, kindly permit me to outline some of the background to this matter. I was born and ra...

Nigerian popstar, Davido has reacted to reports that EFCC has reportedly frozen seven different bank accounts of the Adeleke family, including that of Osun state PDP governorship aspirant Isiaka Adeleke, Davido's billionaire father. According to a tweet shared by ChangeTheChange (PDP Twitter handle) which Davido has since retweeted and dropped comments like, 'Make dem go Wells Fargo for Atlanta na'.

American rapper,  2 Chainz  took to his Instagram page to celebrate buying his wife,  Kesha Ward,  a school and in the process, he threw shade at guys who are still buying handbags for their girlfriends. Sharing a post of his wife celebrating the 2nd year anniversary of the school ( A Gift From Heaven Academy ), and also praising him for mentally preparing her with business and buying the school, the rapper wrote: 'YOU STILL BUYING GIRLS BAGS ? I BOUGHT MINES A SCHOOL ???‍??? WE ARE NOT THE SAME TRUST ME.'

A man is lucky to be alive after narrowly escaping death following a mishap which occurred on Wednesday, September 12th in Imo state. According to Stephen Chidiebere Anoro from Owerri, Imo state, a portion of the house (the ceiling) fell on his brother while he was in the room but he narrowly escaped the tragedy and came out alive. An excited Stephen took to Facebook to share a footage showing aftermath of the incident as he wrote;  Friend and friends make una follow me thank God for savings the life of my brother yesterday being 12th September 2018.. Last year, four occupants of a two storey building on Fire Service/Mbaise Road died after the building collapsed at the early hour on Sunday. Five other occupants of the building were, however, rescued but they sustained various degrees of injuries.

SEARCH Politics  Following the controversial resignation of Kemi Adeosun over the possession of a fake NYSC exemption certificate, President Muhammadu Buhari as appointed Zainab Ahmed as the new finance minister. Below is her full profile; Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed is the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI. She holds a B. Sc degree in Accounting from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and an MBA from the Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye. Managing public finances for 28 years As a young accounting graduate, her aspiration was to become the Accountant General of her home State and possibly that of the Country. This was why she took up a career in the public service in 1982, with Kaduna State Ministry of Finance, North West Nigeria. In the last 28 years, she served in several accounting and public finance management positions in the Nigerian economy especiall...

It was no longer news for the Lions and lioness as the institution came up with a funny ideology of no blog account no course registration and definitely no exams for victims who fails to comply with the order.  Now the institution has come up with another approach of BVN before Registration. "Registration for Next Academic Session Registration for next academic session will require Bank Verification Number (BVN). Please endeavor to go to your bank to obtain your BVN before resumption" Is this madness or a form of innovation and restructuring the educational system?   Click here for more info

  A Catholic priest, Rev Fr. Jude Egbuom, was murdered by gunmen in Nkwerre in the Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State on Monday night. The attackers were reported to have made away with his vehicle. The gunmen equally murdered a young man whose identity could not be ascertained immediately. The man was said to be with the priest in his vehicle when the criminals struck. He was attacked around 8pm when he went to a barber’s shop on Anara-Nkwerre Road in Nkwerre town. He reportedly resisted giving the car keys to his killers, which angered them. The cleric was immediately shot together with the other victim in his vehicle ,while the criminals fled. The priest until his death in charge of St Patrick’s Catholic Parish, Amucha, in the Njaba LGA of the state.

Summary of “In Dependence”JAMB New Book For 2017 UTME Candidates March 23, 2017Education2017 UTME, Idoko Ojabo, In Dependence -Sarah Ladipo Manyika, JAMB, UTME It is no longer news that 2017 UTME Candidates will be tested on the book “In Dependence” by Sarah Ladipo Manyika. Irrespective of your course of study or method of testing, you will be tested on this book. The book is to be given to candidates at candidate’s choice of accredited CBT Center where he/she thumb prints and completes the JAMB registration. However, for most candidates who would prefer a soft copy of the book. Here is a summary of the book based on a review by IDOKO OJABO. SUMMARY OF THE BOOK “IN DEPENDENCE” Tayo Ajayi, a Nigerian, and Vanessa Richardson, an English lady, had their affair boiling when it began, however as circumstances have been meant to intervene, the connection went sore and it appeared nothing may ever carry them collectively. The book (In dependence) has characters that behaved in like-patter...

These 4 Uniport students were found dead on the road this morning. They were slaughtered with knife by unknown men and dumpped on the road. We were able to see their names through their school ID card. Their names are: 👉Emeka Godwin 👉Cynthia Ibinye 👉John Okon 👉Emmanuel Ikechuckwu Please students should be careful..as Christmas and election period is approaching. Politicians are looking for who to use for rituals. Pls lets make this photo go viral. Start sharing it..till their parents sees it

The Southern Cameroons Restoration Forces have cut off Bamenda from West region in an attempt to stop any reinforcements of military operations coming from La Republique du Cameroun. In a preemptive move, the dug a very big hole on the road that led to commuters stranded on either side of the two Cameroons. As Cameroun illegal elections approaches, Restoration forces are upping their game. It should be recalled that the Restoration forces used a Satom Caterpillar in cutting off the road. This sends a very strong message that different types of civilians are into the restoration forces with different skills and professions. Earlier, without the knowledge of Southern Cameroons leadership in the diaspora, an ADF commander known as commander Tiger from Batibo in a viral video warned travellers and denizens to stock home as major roads in the Northern and Southern zone will be closed from September 16 to October 10. The commander says this move will stop any intended campaigns in Ambazo...

According to an eye witness whom I confide in to get the accurate information, they were involved in Kidnapping a woman which is popularly known as “One Chance” for the benefit of those living in Abuja. It was reported by him that, they took the woman from Zuba heading to Kubwa and in the cause of trying to collect the woman belongings she open the door of the vehicle and raise alarm. So unfortunate for the criminals they were stock in the Hold up. Trust me, all this Hausa boys in that Dei-Dei swing into action. They lay fire on the 406 Peugeot, tied them and put a vehicle Tire on them. Vuuuuum they light them.                                      Click on the link below to watch video https://www.instagram.com/ebalsblog/

Michigan State University Returns to the University of Nigeria after 50 Years. Date: 9th – 15th September 2018 Focus: Agriculture            Gender Centre / Regional Conference on Gender and food security            Information and Communication Technology            Finance and Grant management            ETC. We welcome our founders back to the Den.

 A Nigerian man took to twitter to share the love story between himself and his bride whom he got married to recently. According to Damola, his bride turned him down seven years ago because he is a short man. He went on to advise short men to always shoot their shot regardless of the height difference. Read his account of what transpired between them below     ''It all started with can I dance with you Her Response: No, I don't dance with short people. 7 Amazing Years down the line, plenty ups and down. My engagement is today Sept 7, 2018 Grace found me. #TheWalkersExperience #Sunshine''     Baby I'll always wait for you. My #Sunshine My Baby girl. Damn you're beautiful Now that dance is mine forever. Short guys... Don't look at how tall she is.... Shoot your shot.

A lot has been said about the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, but who really is he. Today, we will be looking into him as he has impacted so many people all around the world. WHO REALLY IS PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE? ACTUAL NAME:  His full and actual name is Enoch Adejare Adeboye. AGE AND DATE OF BIRTH: He is currently 76 years old born precisely on the 2nd of March, 1942 at Ifewara, in Osun State, Nigeria. STATE OF ORIGIN: He is from Ifewara, Osun State, Nigeria. The same place he was born. FAMILY: He is married to Pastor Foluke Adenike Adeboye, they have been married for about 51 years now (got married in the year 1967), and they are blessed with four (4) children; Bolu, Dare, Leke, and Adeolu. All his children are pastors in the Redeemed Christian church. PASTOR ADEOLU ADEBOYE (FIRST CHILD) He is the eldest among the children of the general overseer of RCCG worldwide, he makes sure the standards and regulation of the church are met and the operations are pu...

Messi who is not part of the Argentina team for the international friendly games against Colombia and Guatemala. The 30-year-old is married to wife Antonela Roccuzo and has three children with Thiago, Mateo and Ciro. He flaunts his cute children and beautiful wife in new photo.

Spanish giant,  Real Madrid  will likely swap  Marcelo  for Juventus left-back  Alex Sandro  in the January transfer window. According to Italian newspaper Tuttosport, Marcelo has a questionable relationship with new Real manager  Julen Lopetegui , especially after being substituted off against  Girona. This comes after it was alleged that the Brazilian wants to be reunited with his former team-mate and close friend  Cristiano Ronaldo , who made a £100million move in the summer to Juventus. The Italian newspaper also claimed that Juventus are interested in him and were, in fact, keen to sign him in the summer but could not resolve a series of issues in time. And for the future of Alex Sandro, the current left wing-back at Juventus, Real Madrid are now keen to bring him in as part of a swap for Marcelo, making the deal more possible. Reports in Spain also claimed that Marcelo's relationship with Lopetegui has taken a different...

Kebbi Government on Tuesday confirmed the death of a soldier and nine others in two separate flood disasters across the state. A statement by Abubakar Dakingari, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Atiku Bagudu issued in Birnin Kebbi, said the flood occurred in two local government areas on Thursday. He listed the communities affected as Kanya village in Danko Wasagu Local Government and Mahuta in Fakai Local Government. “A soldier and nine other people were killed by heavy flood as a result of incessant rainfall in the state; the soldier was said to have died while trying to rescue a woman from the flood.’’ Dakingari said although the body of the woman was recovered, that of the soldier had been washed away, but effort was on to recover the corpse. He added that the remains of five victims were recovered at Kanya and three in Mahuta.  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Bagudu had earlier visited the communities to commiserate with the victims. At Kanya...

The leadership of the ruling APC has devised a new pattern of political campaign using beautiful ladies, and this is working well, at least on social media. To sway voters and ensure the return of President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo in 2019, the APC has recruited beautiful ladies to engaged in door to door campaigns. According to rumours, a WhatsApp group has been created for the beautiful, curvy and busty ladies rocking APC-crested shirts and caps to hold meetings and mobilize others. The ladies who are mostly attractive appear as volunteers while they are actually paid for the jobs they do for the ruling APC according to a Twitter influencer, Demola Olarewaju. The alluring pictures of these ladies referred to as ‘ Slay Queens ’ have been creating the needed buzz on social media as Nigerians have been rapidly sharing them on their pages.