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       The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to disregard the fake news being circulated via a parody Twitter account and an old NTA news video that President  Muhammadu Buhari is travelling or has travelled to the U.S. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday, the minister said one of the  numerous parody Twitter accounts in his name,@MohammedLai, was used to disseminate the fake and ludicrous news that President Buhari is due to leave Nigeria for the USA on Monday ”to condole with President Trump over the floods in Houston.” Also, he said, an old NTA News video being circulated on the social Media claims that President Buhari has already left for the UN General Assembly in New York. ”This is a 2015 NTA News video that was repackaged to look current, and to give the impression that the President left Daura, where he is celebrating Eid-el-Kabir, directly for New York,” Mr. Mohammed said. He said Nigerians ...

     Nollywood actress posted a photo of herself with Kunle Afolayan and others at the Premiere of ''The Tribunal '' yesterday with the caption '' With my Outstanding Director @kunleafo brilliant co-star @adefunshoadeolu and wife ... at the premiere of   #tribunalthemovie   #thetribunalmovie   #thetribunal   . The Happy faces after this movie though... kunle you might have outdone yourself this time... ! Now in all Cinemas...''.Then the photo below she captioned it '' Happy New Month friends... Simply breathtaking... yeah?   Styled :- @flostyling   Hair:- @ferdinandshair, Designer :- @amychilaka , Makeup :- @bizlee,Jewelry :- @isabellagemma ''.More photos below.

               Motorists, traders and residents in Benin City   on Thursday   commended the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for restoring sanity on the roads in the city with the revamped Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA). Speaking to journalists yesterday, a bus driver at the New Benin area of the city, Mr. Eghosa Omoruyi, expressed delight at the new development and said that the presence of EDSTMA officials will instill fear in bus drivers who are always in the habit of disobeying traffic light. “I hope to see changes with the new EDSTMA that was commissioned by our Royal Father, the Oba of Benin. I believe they will be different from the EDSTMA of old” he said. A trader at the New Benin Market, Abubakar Sahidu, commended the Edo State Government for improving the traffic situation in the state. Sahidu said residents will enjoy living in Benin if the re-branded EDSTMA discharges its duty eff...

           The Chinese Government have banned children from attending churches in the country. This is in a bid to tighten their grip on religious activities. The new directive by the Government also prohibits children from attending religious sermons and other related activities across China. This control on churches in the country started several years ago when places of worship were told to remove crosses from their buildings in Zhejiang Province. A researcher for Amnesty International, William Nee, who spoke to MailOnline UK, said, “At this point it’s unclear how widespread the ban on children attending church services are in China, but these alarming reports seem to be coming in from fairly diverse areas throughout the country.” Nee further said that the move reflects the tightening control of religion in “particular Islam and Christianity under the present administration” in the Asian country. She added, “In an important speech on religion last year, ...

                  Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun joined dignitaries, sons and daughters of Ijebuland as well as the good people of the state to celebrate with the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona the 2017 Ojude Oba Festival, on Sunday.More photos below.

       The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has called on Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to imbibe the spirit of love and sacrifice for one another to replicate the lessons derived from the celebration of the Eid-l-Kabir. According to the Lagos Speaker, love and sacrifice for one another are essential ingredients for nation building. This advice was contained in the Sallah message of the Speaker released on Thursday, August 31st, 2017 which was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak. Rt. Hon. Obasa stated that Nigerians should eschew bitterness and violence among themselves. "We should imbibe the spirit of love for one another as symbolised in the celebration of the Eid-l-Kabir. We should watch and be careful of our utterances to one another and a should endeavour to say things that will promote love and unity among ourselves," he said. Obasa also urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice as a...

            Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday joined Muslims across the State to celebrate the 2017 Eid-el-Kabir festival, with a pledge to ensure that the dividend of good governance is evenly and fairly distributed. Speaking at Iberekodo Primary School in Ibeju Lekki, one of the 20 centres designated by the State Government to mark the festival, Governor Ambode reiterated that as part of his promise to run an all inclusive government, no part of the State will be left behind in the scheme of affairs, just as he urged residents to continue to play their parts to bring about the desired transformation. He rejoiced with the Muslim Ummah in the State, saying that the celebration signified the triumph of faith and the assurance that Almighty Allah will always open a way for those who have absolute trust in his grace. "This is a day of sacrifice to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's faith in Allah. In this celebration, there is great lesson for a...

           Nigeria’s President, Muhmmadu Buhari, who is currently celebrating Sallah in his hometown, Daura, Kastina State was paid a visit by Corp Members serving in the State. Addressing the corp members on behalf of President Buhari, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, charged corps members who visited to uphold the country’s unity, as he also assured them of government’s commitment to the unity of the country. According to the President, the NYSC scheme was the best reconciliatory scheme and would remain relevant, while disclosing that the NYSC scheme had over the years continued to pursue the purpose of integrating the country to newsmen, noting that diversity of cultures remained Nigeria’s greatest strength. Speaking on behalf of the corp members, Nnamdi John, commended the President for granting them audience, while promising that corps members would continue to promote the unity of the country th...

                                               Chinenye Genevieve is reporting today that ''Nollywood actor/comedian Osinachi Dike {popularly known as Egbeigwe or Apama} wedded Hearthrob ogechi Ogbonna yesterday in Owerri Imo state.The couple did their reception in IMSU auditorium where their family and friends were really entertained.Congratulations to the newly wedded coupe''.More photos below.