Chineze Eziamaka: How Merry Was Your 2017 Christmas Celebration?

Christmas 2017 holidays started on a bit of a sour note for me.First, my car air conditioner suddenly stopped working. The husband promised to help me fix the issue, thinking it was gas or a minor electrical fault. I knew it was not a minor fault because I had taken it to the mechanic and he said something about compressor and N18000. I ran at the mention of N18000.It’s always been hard for me to spend on my car. I don’t know why; I always find a way to procrastinate, until my husband pays or I grudgingly pay after managing the issue for a bit.This time, I came home and told him I don’t know what is wrong with my car o.  In fairness to me I wasn’t being 100% sly, I was just hoping they misdiagnosed the problem the first time and a second opinion will come back with cheaper sounding news. *winks*.

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It’s all about that Black Magic with Yemi Alade as she covers Glam Africa Magazine

Yemi Alade’s ‘Black Magic’ album has been blowing the airwaves since its release less than two weeks ago. Now on the cover of Glam Africa Magazine, she shares her 2017 journey, why she chose the name ‘Black Magic’ for her latest album, and the hidden truths of the music industry.From being named ‘the highest viewed female African artist online’ last year, to touring the world and featuring on Nigeria’s version of The Voice, Yemi Alade indeed had a very busy year.

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Buhari reportedly appoints Amaechi as 2019 Campaign Director

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi as his 2019 reelection campaign director-general, ThisDay reports.Amaechi, who was Buhari’s campaign director in 2015, has reportedly been issued a letter of appointment christening him the campaign director for Buhari’s reelection bid.While the president has refused to make known his position for the 2019 elections, he has according to ThisDay informed Amaechi, and a group known as the “Buharists,” of his intention to run.The Buharists group was reportedly formed by Amaechi during the height of growing criticism against the president, in order to turn around the narrative around the president, and includes governors, ministers, and chieftains with the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Police after me because I refused to pay N10m – Suspected Badoo Kingpin Abayomi Alaka

Abayomi Alaka who is wanted by the police in connection to the Badoo killings has said the police is after him because he refused to pay N10 million.The Lagos State government had on Wednesday sealed off a petrol station and an event centre belonging to Alaka, saying it violates the State’s Urban and Regional Planning Law of 2010.The police also declared him wanted, urging members of the populace to come forward with information that may lead to his arrest.In a telephone interview with Punch, Alaka said he refused to surrender himself to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police Edgal Imohimi as he believes the CP will compromise the investigation.He added that the police is yet to contact him or invite him to the station. He said:

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“We cannot run a political party by prophecy” – APC replies Father Mbaka

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it cannot run a political party by prophecy, Independent reports.The comment was made by the party’s national secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who was addressing the comments made by Father Mbakaduring his church’s cross-over service.Father Mbaka, who was a staunch supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari during his 2015 campaign, had asked that the president not contest for reelection come 2019.He described the president’s strategy for fighting corruption as archaic, adding that he was advised by “the Lord” to tell the president he shouldn’t “come out for second tenure” and “retire peacefully.

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President Buhari commissions 10 Coaches and 2 Locomotives in Kaduna

President Muhammadu Buhari is on a visit to Kaduna where he has commissioned 10 new coaches and 2 locomotives for the Kaduna-Abuja train service. 

he new sets of coaches and locomotives were bought by the Federal Government to expand the Abuja-Kaduna rail line.

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Wenger allays Arsenal fans’ fears, to replace Sanchez, Ozil with world-class players

Arsene Wenger moved to allay the fears of Arsenal fans on Tuesday saying he would replace both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil with world-class players should they end up leaving.Wenger

Both Sanchez, who came close to moving to Manchester City on the final day of the last transfer window in August, and Ozil’s contracts are up at the end of the present season.

Sanchez’s attitude and commitment to the club have been questioned by fans and some of his team-mates did not congratulate the 29-year-old Chilean after he scored a double in the 3-2 Premier League win over Crystal Palace last Thursday.

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Lai Mohammed mourns ex Village Headmaster producer, Oloyede

Abuja – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described the death of former “Village Headmaster” Producer, Chief Tunde Oloyede, as a big blow to the Creative Industry.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, the Minister said Oloyede’s demise had robbed the nation’s Creative Industry of “a great icon, a creative genius and a passionate advocate of the industry”‘.

In the statement signed by his Special Adviser, Mr Segun Adeyemi, the Minister said that Oleyede’s death was a big loss to the nation in general.

He said while Oloyede was a man of many parts, he stood out for his legendary role in the production of the TV drama series, Village Headmaster, which for a long time enraptured Nigerians.

“Oloyede was a key player in the timeless and evergreen Village Headmaster.

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Okonjo-Iweala’s son traditionally weds Chinua Achebe’s granddaughter in Abia state (photos)

It has just been reported that son of former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, got married to the granddaughter of popular Nigerian novelist, poet and critic, Chinua Achebe. 

The private traditional wedding between Uchechi Iweala and Chioma Achebe reportedly took place in Umuahia, Abia state. Present at the traditional wedding ceremony were families of the couple. The lovebirds also stunned in beautiful traditional attires.Son of the former minister of finance, Uchechi is a Harvard-trained scholar having graduated from the Harvard Medical School in 2014. He works in Washington, DC and specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery while Chioma is also a graduate of Harvard Law and Business school and works as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BSG), Washington D.C.It was earlier reported that as the year kicked off on Monday, January 1, Nigerian musician Yakub Jubril better known as YQ took to social media to share news of his engagement to his fiancée. Congratulations! 

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Solidstar: Singer exits Achievas Music after 10 years

Solidstar, who is popular for hits such as ‘My body’, Oluchi’, and ‘One in a million’, announced his exit on Instagram. Nigerian singer Solidstar has parted ways with his record label, Achievas Entertainment, after spending 10 years at the label.Solidstar, who is popular for hits such as ‘My body’, Oluchi’, and ‘One in a million’, announced his exit on Instagram.“I Joshua Iniyezo AKA SOLIDSTAR wish to use this opportunity to thank my former label Achievas Ent for being there for me over 10yrs Words cannot express how grateful I am,” he wrote.  Achievas Entertainment, via their Instagram page, also confirmed Solidstar’s exit in a statement signed by their management.“We wish to hereby inform the public that Achievas Entertainment has ended its contract agreement with musician, Solidstar,” the statement read. “The two parties reached a mutual decision to end the contract after working for over 10years together. All previous recording audios, music videos, albums of the singer remains property of Achievas Entertainment.”  During his time at the record label, Solidstar released two albums, “One In A Million” (2010) and “W.E.E.D” (2016).

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Mercy Aigbe: Actress is 1st Nigerian celebrity to trend in 2018

Mercy Aigbe is not just a celebrity but a very influential one, it’s barely one week into the new year and the beautiful actress is already trending. Its just the first week of the year and Mercy Aigbe is already trending from different angles and the spotlight is on her.It all started when Mercy Aigbe released some really cute photos just before her birthday. In the photo, she is seen wearing a lovely red dress. Just when fans were praising and admiring the outfit, a certain lady, Maryam Elisha came out to call out the designer of the dress.

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Photo Of The Day: iLLBLISS having a father-daughter moment

On our photo of the day, we capture a father and daughter moment between iLLBLISS and his daughter He is known as the “Oga Boss,” he is a rap king and the father to this very lovely daughter which he adores a lot.On our photo of the day, Illbliss is seen with his very beautiful daughter having a father and daughter moment. He even captions this photo as “Covering you with the precious Blood of Jesus…”

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In Bayelsa: 2 die in rival gangs clash

NAN learnt that most of the residents observed the New Year in the bushes were they are hiding. Residents of Ondewari, a coastal settlement in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa have fled the area following clashes between rival gangs in which two persons were reported dead.NAN learnt that most of the residents observed the New Year in the bushes were they are hiding.A residents and renowned

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Amaechi Blames Wike Over Rivers New Year Attack

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Tuesday slammed River State Governor Nyesom Wike over the New Year attack on the state blaming him for encouraging thuggery.

Some gunmen on Monday morning unleashed mayhem in Ogba, Egbema, Ndoni Local Government Area of the Rivers State when they opened fire on residents who were returning from a midnight service. At least 16 persons died in the attack.

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BREAKING: Boko Haram leader Shekau appears in fresh video .

- The 31-minute long video was said to have been released on Tuesday, January 2 - Shekau spoke in Hausa language in the video and claimed responsibility for festive season attacks - The video contained footage of a Christmas Day attack in Molai village in Maiduguri outskirts The Punch is reporting that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has made an appearance in a fresh video released today, January 2, 2018. According to the report, Shekau claimed Boko Haram was responsible for series of attacks in northeast Nigeria during the festive season. The Punch reports that Shekau spoke in the Hausa language in the in the 31-minute video message. He said: “We are in good health and nothing has happened to us. 

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Jose Mourinho claims Paul Scholes is jealous of Paul Pogba

- Manchester United returned to winning ways after completing a 0 - 2 victory over Everton in their new year fixture.

- Ex-United midfielder Paul Schloes has also criticised record signing Paul Pogba - Jose Mourinho had to come inm defence of Pogba saying its not his (Pogba) fault that he earns more than Scholes Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, launched a scornful attack on the Red devils legend Paul Scholes after his side’s New Year’s Day victory at Goodison Park. Scholes 43, has angered the Old Trafford boss Mourinho with his repeated attacks on £89m record signing Paul Pogba. 

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Harry Kane's fiancee expresses displeasure over new year social media snub .

Tottenham star forward, Harry Kane seems to be having more than he bargained for as has gotten into hot waters with fiancee Kate Gooders over his new year inspired Twitter post. 

Kane 24, took to Twitter to share photos of his distinguished accomplishments in 2017, his golden boot and hatrick match winning balls but he however got into trouble with his fiancee Kate Gooders when he obviously neglected to talk about the achievements in his personal life. She commented "First child?" "Engagement?"

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Former Nigerian goalkeeper Raymond King dies

- He died on Monday, January 1, at Lagos state Teaching Hospital at the age of 52 - King was a veteran Nigerian goalie who played for Shooting Stars of Ibadan Nigerian football fraternity have been hit with a tragedy following the death of former youth international goalkeeper Raymond King. King was confirmed dead on Monday, January 1 at the Lagos state Teaching Hospital, and his death has thrown many Nigerian League followers into serious mourning. He was said to have been receiving treatment in the hospital for the past three weeks, but sadly, his condition never improved until his demise at the age of 52. 

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Gone are the days when Real Madrid and Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo used to play football on the streets of Madeira, but today, all his pains when he was young are now history as he is the current World best player. 

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UNICEF says 20,210 Babies born in Nigeria on January 1

Nigeria would have approximately 20,210 babies born into the country on the New Year’s day.

This represents the third largest population of newborns in the world on Jan. 1, 2018, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said.

UNICEF also said nearly 386,000 babies would be born worldwide on New Year’s Day, representing some 90 per cent in less developed regions.

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God told me “Run for the Presidency” – Tunde Bakare

He said this during the crossover service of his church Latter Rain Assembly.

Bakare, who was a running mate to present president Muhammadu Buhari in 2011 said God told him not to bring his “political career to a close.

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“Change or you will be changed” – Father Mbaka tells Buhari

Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, priest and Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministries, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “change” or Nigerians will “change him” come 2019.Father Mbaka, who was a staunch supporter of President Buhari during his 2015 campaign, has asked that the president not contest for reelection come 2019.

In a long sermon given at the New Year Eve service at the Adoration Ground, Emene, Enugu, Mbaka criticized the president on his “archaic” anti-corruption campaign, saying he is not a real president. He said:

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