Breaking: Police and touts clash in Ijora, Lagos over okada ban

Breaking news has it that there is chaos in Ijora axis of Lagos state as police and touts clash following the ban of commercial motorcyclists in the area by the Governor. 

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Ice Cube admits texting Kobe Bryant after the helicopter crash

ESPN has released a minute video of Ice Cube's interview covering his immediate reaction at the news of Kobe Bryant's death on it's official Twitter page.  In the video the hip hop mogul was asked who he texted  first after the news of Bryant's death broke.

 "Kobe" he replied " To see if  he would hit me back".

Ice Cube and longtime suppoters of the basketball Black Mamba are still heartbroken over his death alongside his daughter in a helicopter crash.

Read more details at theBET.

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The UK finally leaves the EU

The UK is now officially divorced from the EU bloc. The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, delivering on his Brexit promise described the moment as that "many never thought would come". Breexiters are excitedly taking to the streets of London and across the nation to celebrate the hard worn victory after 3 years of political battle. Read more details at the Dailymail.

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Toke Makinwa displays her curvy body and Lagosians come for her

Taking to instagram, the media personality puts up photos of her body in a sexy suit. The reactions from Lagos people have been generally unflattering. One commenter says she is trying too hard to be like Kim Kardashian while another thinks her camel toe is missing and she must be wearing diaper. Read more details at Lindaikejisblog.









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US Embassy and Winners Chapel say that Bishop Oyedepo was not denied visa

According to the United States embassy on its official Twitter page, the news making the rounds that Bishop Oyedepo was denied visa is false. Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel has also issued an official message to the effect that Oyedepo still has a valid US visa on his passport and would not have applied for another one on that Thursday. Read more details at PMnews.

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Lassa fever kills pregnant woman in Enugu

Just in the news, the Enugu State Government confirmed on Friday  that a pregnant woman died of Lassa fever at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Utuku-Ozalla. This is the second woman dying from the disease this year. Read more details at thePunch.

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PDP to protest Supreme Court judgement on Imo today

After taking to the streets in Imo State, the PDP is set to protest again in Abuja today over the Supreme Court judgement that removed Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo. PDP members from the 36 states of the federation and FCT Abuja are expected for the Protest.

The protest march will take off from Legacy House in Maitama, through Hilton hotel junction to the Federal Secretariat before ending at the Supreme Court. The PDP has reportedly sought permission from the Police to ensure a peaceful protest. Read more details at Thisday.

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Federal Government exempts 20 food items, some products and services from 7.5% VAT

To stop the cost of living from rising, the Federal Government has exempted 20 basic food items and so e products and services from the increase of VAT to 7.5%. This is courtesy of the new Finance Bill 2019.

The food items include fish, meat, fruits, cereals and cooking oils. Also exempted are school fees, sanitary products and microfinance banks services. Read more details at theGuardian.















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Beyonce shows off killer curves for Adidas + Ivy Park collection

The Adidas + Ivy Park collection drops today and the best advertisement for the clothing line is Beyonce herself channelling style and inspiring envy.

The sporting collection includes tracksuits, oversized hoodies, a unique throw-over sleeves, biker shorts, sports bra, sneakers and sock boots. The colours are mainly maroon and solar orange with the iconic Adidas three stripes.

This advertisement is the latest after the Singer's gifted the collection to close friends, Kelly Rowland and Reese Whitherspoon, who in turn modelled their gifts on Instagram. See more details at theDailymail.

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President Buhari flies to London for 6 days

The President will be attending a business summit hosted by the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, with a view "to create new partnerships that will deliver more investments and jobs".

Coupled with the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) the summit promises to place Nigeria as a leading destination for investments and new businesses. Read more details from ChannelsTV





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Meghan Markle returns to Canada after royal separation

One day after she and her husband Prince Harry announced that they would be stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family, Meghan Markle returns to Canada where she left 8-month old baby Archie with her BFF Jessica Mulroney. The announcement is perceived as separating them from the entire royal institution and they have chosen to work to become "financially independent ". 

The Royal household is still taking in the announcement and stewards are being redirected. The drama following the announcement also seem to overshadow Kate Middleton's birthday celebration. Read more details at the SunUK. 

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Amanda Seales joins "The Real"

The Real, daytime TV hit talk show, just got a new co-host and she is none other than comedian and actor Amanda Seales. Best known for her role in HBOs hit show "Insecure", Seales started as a guest host on The Real until the producers decided to make it permanent. 

Reacting to what makes her the most nervous about this new job Seales admits that it will be hard to put on a serious face while having conversations on the show. Read more at theReal.com

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NERC approves increase in electricity tariffs nationwide

Electricity tariff will increase nationwide from April in 2020 as directed by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) operating across the country.

Under the new price regime, industrial customers in Abuja who have been paying between N20.95 and N27.22 per kWh, will now be paying between N36.07 and N47.09 per kWh, while those who have been paying about N20.06 per kWh since 2015, will now be paying about N35.74 per kWh.

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Minimum of a first degree in Law, must have be called to the Nigerian bar.
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Closing Date: 9th Jan, 2020

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Taxpayers to get Tax Clearance Certificates in 2020 from today

In order to ease difficulties encountered in the issuance of Tax Clearance Certificates (TCC) in 2020, the new FIRS Executive Chairman, Muhammad Nami, in a public notice has ordered that TCC be issued quickly to all eligible taxpayers from today 2nd January to 31st January, 2020 in a special 30-day window. 

This will help eligible taxpayers obtain their TCC on time to conduct businesses (like bid for contracts) for the new year in line with section 101(1) of the Companies Income Tax Act. The Executive Chairman warns, however, that any taxpayer who takes advantage of this opportunity to mislead the agency to issue a TCC shall be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Read more details at Channelstv

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Happy 2020, Neighbours!!!

May this new year and new decade usher in blessings and abundance to you and your family.

Jethrone Gezellic Cuisine opens with movie night

Jethrone Gezellic Cuisine is set to open its doors to Kubwa residents and the general public with a movie night on 1st January 2020 at its location No. 97 Gado Nasco Road Phase 4, beside Polaris Bank, Kubwa.

Time : 7pm

Gate fee: N1,000

Call 08108497952 for more details.

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Police Inspector Kills Corporal Colleague before Taking His Own Life

On Saturday, at Dutsen Alhaji, a police
inspector shot dead his colleague, a Corporal, and in the process injured a Deputy Superintendent of Police before taking his own life. The FCT Police spokesman, Bala Ciroma, has confirmed the incident and says a discreet investigation has been ordered.

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Federal Government Rejects US Report Listing Nigeria as a Country with Religious Violence

The Federal Government has rejected the US report that lists Nigeria as a country that violates religious freedom saying the report is based on the antics of failed and unpatriotic politicians. Minister for Information, Lai Mohammed, made this known in a statement released on Sunday.

Meanwhile the umbrella bodies of Christians and Muslims, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), are disagreeing over the US report. CAN thinks the report has confirmed its suspicions that Christians are now endangered in Nigeria, JNI is of the opinion that the US did not respect Nigeria's sovereignty by the report.

Read more details at thePunch.