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EFCC returns Olisa Metuh to court, to slam him with fresh charges

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The National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Mr Oilsa Metuh, at the Federal High Court, where he is Standing Trial over Alleged N400m Fraud in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to slam fresh charges on the spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, less than 48 hours after the Federal High Court, Abuja, granted him bail over a seven-count charge of corruption. The EFCC drove the embattled politician into the premises of the FCT High Court on Thursday morning, preparatory to slamming fresh charges on him.

Kendall Jenner drops pregnancy bombshell on Kim Kardashian - but there’s a catch

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The model was tasked with calling Kim and pretending she needed her support after discovering she's expecting a baby E! Khloe Kardashian’s new show kicks off in style with Kendall Jenner playing a sneaky prank on sister Kim. Model Kendall is one of the first guests on the chat show and she’s been tasked with ringing mum-of-two Kim to pretend she’s pregnant. As she sits on the sofa with fellow guests Brandi Glanville, Aisha Tyler and comedian Kim Whitley, she rings Kim to say: "Hey. Um, so I was calling you because I wanted to tell you something and I haven't told anyone yet because I feel like you could help me figure out what I should do.” Kim replies: "Oh God, what now?”

Rochelle and Marvin Humes caught in disabled toilet for TEN MINUTES at National Television Awards

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The married couple nabbed a couple of moments alone together at the award ceremony, which was held at London's 02 Arena Husband and wife Rochelle and Marvin Humes caught a few moments alone together at the 2016 National Television Awards when they spent 10 minutes together in a disabled toilet. The presenting duo walked the red carpet together at London's 02 Arena ahead of the annual star-studded bash, but needed a couple of minutes once they were inside. A source told MirrorCeleb: "They snuck away from their suite and went into the disabled toilet together, even though the normal toilets were completely empty.

National Television Awards 2016 full winners list as Ant and Dec win for 15th year in a row

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All the winners have been revealed for this year's NTAs  WireImage Ant and Dec were crowned TV Presenters of the Year at the National Television Awards on Wednesday night. The Geordie duo have now taken home the gong for a staggering fifteen consecutive years, but Dec said the honour doesn't get any less as the time progresses. He said: "Thank you so much, this is amazing. People said to us on the way tonight, 'Does it get boring winning awards?' No! It doesn't! If anything our gratitude has grown over the years because you never know when you're going to get it again."

Dasuki drags FG to ECOWAS court, demands N500m damages

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•As judge orders DSS to produce him Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (retd), has dragged the Federal Government before ECOWAS Court in Abuja over his continued detention. He is also demanding payment of N500 million damages for alleged rights infringement. This is even as a Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday ordered the government to produce him by February 16. Dasuki is also urging the sub-regional court to order his release forthwith.

Zamfara governor denies dating Buhari’s daughter

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 Gusau - Gov Abdulazieez Yari of Zamfara State has denied reports that he was romantically involved with a daughter of President Muhammad Buhari, Zarah. The governor, who doubles as the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) also denied divorcing one of his wives, Hadiza Umaru Shinkafi to accommodate Zarah. The news about the governor dating Zarah was published in two weekly publications – City People magazine and The Polity.

Nat’l interest, Rule of Law guide our work —EFCC Chairman

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The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, said yesterday, that the ongoing anti-corruption war being waged by the commission would always be guided by strict adherence to the Rule of Law and national interest. Ibrahim Magu Magu, who spoke in Abuja, said EFCC, under his leadership, would abide by court orders in the discharge of its duties. The commission had in recent times been criticised for not releasing the immediate past National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), after being granted bail by a FCT High Court.

Copa Del Rey: Munir, Neymar Goals Take FC Barcelona To Semi Finals

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Holders FC Barcelona overcame the absence of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to take a huge step towards the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Messi was absent due to a hamstring problem, whilst Suarez completed a two-game Cup ban, but the visitors still took control of the tie with two goals in six first-half minutes from Munir El Haddadi and Neymar. However, Aritz Aduriz’s 23rd goal of the season a minute from time handed Athletic hope for next week’s second leg. La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid also have work to do to reach the semi-finals after a 0-0 draw at Celta Vigo in their quarter-final, first leg.

Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has ordered all army officers to declare their assets.

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Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has ordered all army officers to declare their assets.    The order was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday. See statement below: The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has directed all officers of the Nigerian Army who have not declared their assets to do so immediately. He gave the directive today during a conference with Principal Staff Officers and Directors serving at the Army Headquarters.

N5,000 stipends: We don’t have statistics of unemployed Nigerians, says Minister

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  Minister of State for Labour and Employment, James Ocholi The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, James Ocholi (SAN), on Wednesday revealed that the ministry currently does not have data on the number of unemployed Nigerians. It requires the data to enable it prepare the template for beneficiaries of the proposed N5,000 stipends for the unemployed/ vulnerable Nigerians. The minister said this while responding to questions from reporters at the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, Abuja.

Nigeria, China mull new communication satellite

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Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu (right), who led a delegation to China, chatting with the President of the China Great Wall Industries Corporation CGWIC, Mr. Yin Liming and President of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), Mr. Wu Yansheng

Amokachi seals one-year coaching deal with Finnish Club

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Former Super Eagles coach, Daniel Amokachi, has secured a one-year deal to handle Finnish side, JS Hercules, and is to resume immediately with the team. The Finnish second division side, on their official website on Wednesday, announced the hiring of Amokachi and the other reshuffling in their technical crew.