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Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has dismissed the report that he extolled the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu for 'saving Nigeria from the bondage of the People's Democratic Party (PDP)'. The concocted statement quoted the Nobel Laureate as saying; “Tinubu has the option of joining the PDP elites to hold us hostage for another decade but he gave his all to the masses to dethrone the elites.

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase says the Nigerian Police Force will require N8.7billion to effectively fight Boko Haram. Arase said this while speaking at an interactive session with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs today November 26th. He told the house members that there was a N57bn outstanding due to the Nigerian police that was appropriated but has not been released till date.

The girls stepped out with their dad looking really beautiful. The first family were at the annual Pardoning Of The Turkey ritual and Obama got everyone laughing with his joke. 'It is hard to believe that this is my seventh year of pardoning a turkey. Time flies, even if turkeys don't.' the president told the crowd. More photos after the cut...

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It was learnt that 44 men and 4 females were deported from the UK. They arrived aboard a chartered flight, Titan Airways no ZT3931, at 8am at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State yesterday. The deportees were said to have been stranded at the airport waiting for family members and friends to come pick them up. It was gathered that while 26 of the deportees had passports, 22 others were issued Emergency Travel Certificates by the Nigerian High Commission in the UK.

After ten years at Chelsea , John Obi Mikel ’s time at the club might be close to an end. The 28-year-old was reported to be interested in leaving the club last summer with a move to Al Ain of Dubai interesting to the midfielder. Mikel remained at Chelsea this season and has made five appearances, starting only two of them. His manager John Shittu has revealed that it was the club who refused to sell him. “ The player had offers to move at the beginning of the season, but Chelsea refused to sell because they probably have him in their plans ,” is quoted to say by BBC Sports . John Obi Mikel's agent is waiting on Chelsea to discuss new contract with the midfielder (EPA )

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has tipped Arsenal who have his former teammate Petr Cech in goal to win the English Premier League this season. His former side, Chelsea have been in stuttering form all season and currently in 15th position while the Gunners have remain close to top position in 4th. Although Drogba feels Manchester City will be strong contender, the Montreal Impact striker wants his friend Cech to win the league this season. “ I think Manchester City will be as strong as they have been in the last few years ," Drogba who is promoting his autobiography 'Commitment'  told Sky Sports News HQ . “ Unfortunately Chelsea are too far [behind in the title race], so I will go for my friend Petr Cech at Arsenal. "

As a result of the level of environmental degradation caused by gas flaring in the Niger-Delta, the Nigerian Senate has resolved to strictly enforce gas flaring laws.

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Miebi Bribena, spokesman for former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC). According to Punch Newspapers, Bribena’s arrest is in connection to with an alleged contract scam. Reports say he allegedly refused to execute a contract which he was paid an undisclosed amount of money for. Bribena allegedly received 95% mobilisation fee for the job from the office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, and absconded with the money. Timipre Sylva is the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial candidate in Bayelsa state.

Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli better known by his stage name, Flavour N’abania, has added yet another year today. The Nigeiran singer and song writer turned 32 today and in a week’s time, Juliana Kanyomozi will be turning 34. Birthday messages were flowing in from all corners of Africa and Juliana’s was among and probably the best;

The frustration and condemnation broke guys experience from people (ladies in particular) is synonymous to the way society treat a lunatic but the story changes for such guys when they move from grass to grace as friends, families and even enemies will want to have their share of national cake at all cost. Their change in level will no doubt attract different category of ladies in which he will be seen as the new cash daddy in town to relief their financial woes but left to him, he will device ways to punish them which are as follows;

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), in a statement said it will work with security agencies to monitor the distribution of fuel nationwide. The corporation also hinted that the Department of State Services (DSS) and Economic and the Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)   will be involved in the operation to curb the  hoarding and diversion of fuel.

The Commissioner for Health, Mrs Aihamuwa Eregie was chased out of the Edo House of Assembly, by lawmakers, because she was not well dressed. According to reports from Leadership Newspaper, the commissioner was putting on a long sleeve shirt on trouser.

The Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu, speaking on behalf of the President at a convocation ceremony in the University of Ibadan said this administration is working hard to block leakages.

An Imo State prophet, High Priest Clifford Nmenabu , has predicted bloodbath in Nigeria if the Biafra leader and Radio Biafra director, Nnamdi Kanu , is not released. Mmenabu, who is the General Overseer of God’s Covenant of Christ Sabbath Mission, Amannachi in Orsu Local council Area of the State, said Kanu, through his Rdio Biafra did not speak against anybody, noting that it is a wake up call to a people who have been held captive.

Don " Michael Collins Ajereh " Jazzy is one of the most accomplished individuals in the modern Nigerian music scene. He is also one of the most influential celebrities in Africa. Here are a few more things to know about Don Dorobucci: 1. He is AJ bred: This is one settlement in Lagos that has arguably produced the most talents in every sphere, from music to sports. Although he is Delta by, origin, he was born in Umuahia, Abia State, and his family moved to Ajegunle in Lagos while he was little.  2. He was born into a Cherubim and Seraphim family: His roots in the white garment church may have strengthened his musical roots as we have seen with other artistes who share the same roots like Oritsefemi.