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A Muslim cleric was gunned down on Saturday morning in the Kampala suburb of Musanafu, Uganda. Sheikh Maj. Mohammed Kiggundu was shot dead, together with his bodyguard as he was heading to Pearl FM, a local radio station in the city center for a talk show. Photos of his assassination are currently trending online.

Katsina State social media personality Abu Aminu has called on the attention of Masari’s administration in Katsina to reconsider painting government owned schools with party color. According to Abu Aminu, the choice of paint color they are using is not suitable to withstand the kind of environment in Katsina. He made mentioned of a school in Dayi which was recently painted with APC party color but has soon fade away leading to wastage of public money. Abu Aminu advice the government to do proper research before embarking on unnecessary painting that will not last for few months. The painting of government schools by the Masari administration has since been criticized and rejected by the people giving the rich cultural identity attached to the green white green paint. To many, the painting of government schools with APC color is seen as an identity theft which should not be tempered with. The question is why spend huge amount of money painting schools with part...

One of Nigeria’s richest retired military generals, Theophilus Danjuma, was flown out of Nigeria last week in an air ambulance, according to a report. It was learnt that the retired military officer, who has served in various capacities in government and also in the oil industry, fell seriously ill and had to be flown out on an air ambulance. Read according to source: One of the family sources said no member of the family was aware of the retired general’s final destination for treatment, but added there were strong indications that he was flown to Germany. source could not ascertain the health status of the general as his wife, Daisy Danjuma, could not be reached to confirm General Danjuma’s condition. However, a close friend of Mrs. Danjuma said General Danjuma only had a slight Malaria for which he is receiving treatment in the UAE. The source claimed Danjuma is expected back in Nigeria on Tuesday.

Francesco Totti’s future is still on the air, nobody is really sure on where the next destination will be for the AS Roma skipper. The constant rumors and confirmations of the skipper arguing with manager Luciano Spalletti, has taken some teams in the United States to ask for the player’s services. One club in particular, New York Cosmos, has confirmed that they are looking to sign Totti for the near future and turn him into their franchise player.  Cosmos manager Giovani Savarese told Tribalfootball.com that: “What I can say about that situation is that first of all, I think anyone, any coach, any organization, any club in the world would be interested in a player like Totti, that kind of player that is loyal to an organization. It’s not many players who can say they spent their entire career with a club and be so successful like Totti has. I think you can talk about Raul and a few other players like Maldini who spent their entire life with the same organization. ...

according to katsinapost The National Lottery Commission in conjunction with National Lottery Trust Fund on Tuesday donated sports equipment worth N35 million 60 primary schools in Katsina State. The sporting facilities purchased by the government are football, volleyball, lawn tennis, basketball, athletics, badminton, hockey and table tennis materials. Engr. Habu Gumel, the Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund said at a ceremony in Katsina where some of the equipment were distributed to benefiting schools that the gesture was promote sports at grassroots. “The sporting equipment are donated to the 60 selected primary schools in the 34 Local Government Areas of Katsina State. “The equipment are donated for the upliftment and promotion of grassroots sports development in Katsina State. “This exercise of equipping our public primary schools with quality sports equipment through funding from the National Lottery is a clear sign of government”s desire to ...

The Katsina State Government has applied for credit from the International Development Association (IDA) arm of the World Bank towards the implementation of the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP). The Objective of the CSDP is to increase access of poor people in the state to improved Social and Natural Resources Infrastructure Services in a sustainable manner through the provision of grant support to communities. The Katsina State Agency for Community and Social Development Project now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from the Public and Private sector for recruitment into the vacant position below: The Katsina State Government is recruiting to fill the below position: Job Title: Operations Manager Location: Katsina

According to OwnGoalNigeria, the offer was made to the midfielder’s agent, after Nigeria’s 3-1 win over Algeria in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in Uyo, where he scored the second goal. Mikel Obi is yet to play a single minute under new Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte and has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in January. Shanghai SIPG is rated third in terms of wealth and revenue in the Chinese league and the club is currently managed by former Chelsea coach, Andre Villas-Boas. Mikel Obi rejected a move to another Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua, last season. Former Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins currently plays there.

Rap artiste Akon believes that Kanye West may be suffering from the “Kardashian curse”. The “Kardashian curse” is a misfortune experienced by men in relationships with the Kardashians. Kanye is married to the most popular Kardashian ‘Kim’ Speaking to TMZ about Kanye’s breakdown and the likelihood that the “Kardashian curse” was at work, Akon said, ”I actually thought about that, because at first it was a big joke to everybody. But in Africa there have always been sayings that sometimes you can’t deny what you see, but oftentimes the eye may deceive you too. But in this case it’s been not what you see, it’s experiences. ”It’s hard to comment on something like that as much as the evidence may show you that that’s possible, you don’t wanna discredit it as it may just be bad luck. I just wanna investigate this further just for fun, it is something to think about though. I wouldn’t deny it but I wouldn’t promote it either. When you think about it, the evidence all points to ...

We all mess up every now and then — and that’s totally okay. But someone is probably getting fired for this mistake.   Last night at 11PM EST, some unsuspecting viewers getting ready for a brand new episode of   Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknow n  on CNN were surprised to see that scheduled programming had been replaced by 30 minutes of adult entertainment. The mess-up only affected viewers in Boston, as CNN’s broadcasting in the city is provided by   RCN , a local television provider. Despite the channel sending through the correct video signal, but somehow RCN managed to press the wrong buttons and provide viewers with something quite different. Twitter user   @solikearose  couldn’t wait for the latest episode of the popular travel show, but was shocked to find explicit material on her screen when she tuned in. I can’t wait until   @RCNconnects   wakes up tmrw & realizes that hardcore p...

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that his anti corruption war is for real. Speaking on the anti-corruption cases before the courts, the President said he believed the cleansing currently going on “will lead to a better judiciary. When people are sentenced, Nigerians will believe that we are serious.” He spoke on Friday when he received of the Governance Support Group, GSG, led by Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, at State House in Abuja.

The United States Embassy in Abuja today issued warning on an imminent boko haram attack on the Federal Capital Territory. According to the embassy, the attackers willlikely targets would be hotels frequently visited by Westerners; “We advise all U.S. citizens to review their personal security plans, remain aware of their surroundings, including local events, monitor local news stations for updates, and report specific incidences of targeted violence to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U. S. Consulate General in Lagos,” the embassy said in its warning. REACHNAIJA.COM    http://reachnaija.com/us-embassy-boko-haram-may-strike-abuja-soon/

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, as he turns 70 on November 25, 2016. In a letter he personally signed, President Buhari said he was delighted to welcome Alhaji Abubakar “to the 70s club,” and prayed that Allah would grant him “many more years of good health and service to Nigeria.” The President added: “Over the years, I have admired your courage and doggedness in defending your interests and your generosity in promoting education. The American University in Yola is one of your noble legacies, and my hope and wish is that it will endure.” President Buhari said both himself and the former Vice President should be grateful to Allah, who has granted them grace to be in the 70s club, and sends “kind personal regards.”

These are 15 other things you should know about Zahra Buhari’s billionaire husband-to-be, Ahmed Ndimi 1. Zahra Buhari, the daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, is getting married on December 2, 2016 to a billionaire family well known as the ‘Kardashian’ family of Nigeria. 2. Her husband-to-be, Ahmed indimi, is a good looking graduate of a prestigious university. 3. He is currently the marketing director of Oriental energy resources and hails from Maiduguri. 4. In August 2013, Ahmed Indimi showed off his account balance of 99,864,731 on Instagram which trended on social media.  5. Ahmed is a hardworking young man who is worth a fortune just like his billionaire father. 6. Alhaji Dr. Muhammed Indimi, the father of Ahmed, is the chairman and leading shareholder of Oriental Energy Resources 7. Mohammed Indimi is one of the billionaires and oil moguls in Nigeria with tremendous growth in the oil and gas sector and he sits on several boards of several boomin...

Sources claim Kanye West may stay at UCLA Medical Center until at least week’s end. Although some of Kanye’s family want him home for Thanksgiving and feel it would do him good, their wish actually looks improbable. Kanye’s doctor told cops he was suffering from a temporary psychosis brought on by sleep deprivation and extreme dehydration, but we’re told the problems go much deeper. A well-connected Kanye source tells us Kanye’s psychological problems are significant enough so that his insurance policy which covers lost profits and financial obligations for cancelled concerts due to illness will almost certainly cover the losses for the 21 concerts he’s cancelle

Former Liverpool and England captain, Steven Gerrard, announced his retirement on Thursday, a week after confirming he would not be returning to play for MLS side LA Galaxy. “Following recent media speculation surrounding my future I can confirm my retirement from playing professional football,” Gerrard, 36, said. “I’ve had an incredible career and I’m thankful for each and every moment of my time with Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy.” Gerrard made his Liverpool debut in 1998 and established himself as one of Europe’s most dynamic midfield player. He went on to make more than 700 appearances for the club and was capped 114 times for his country

The Kwara Government said on Thursday that it had closed 132 illegal private schools operating in the state. Zainab Bello, the Director of Quality Assurance in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, said apart from being illegal, the schools were operating in unhygienic environment. Ms. Bello, who spoke on behalf of Musa Yeketi, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, while closing 19 other private schools, said government had begun verification of tertiary institutions in the state. She said that the objective of the exercise was to fish out those violating the laws that established them. Ms. Bello said that the government had previously shut down schools which were either built with wooden planks or operating without due authorisation from the state government. The director assured of the state government’s commitment to ensure quality education, stressing that government would continue to close private schools operati...

Samuel Eto’o could face ten years in prison in the latest bombshell Spanish court row. The former Barcelona star stands accused of defrauding the treasury of over £3million during his three-year spell at the Nou Camp. If found guilty, according to Spanish paper El Pais, Eto’o will also have to pay over £12m of fines. Eto’o was the first big name to be probed in an investigation which has since led to the prosecutions of Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano. And it has this morning reached its dramatic conclusion. Messi and Mascherano’s team-mate Neymar was yesterday told he faces two years in prison for a similar offence. Yet the reality of the Spanish court is that Eto’o will almost certainly avoid any jail time – and will instead pay a fine like Messi and Mascherano. Still, the length of the recommended sentence is unprecedented and indicated how severe his case is. Messi and Mascherano were sentenced to 21 and 18 months respectively. Arsenal star ...

In line with the theme, “Made in Nigeria –  A re-direction towards SME Advancement, Economic Growth and National Transformation ”  organisers of the Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition seeks to through this edition exemplify the imperative to commit to the structural and fiscal changes required to strengthen the Nigerian economy. His Excellency, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to deliver a Keynote which will focus on the key elements required to diversify the economy and ensure that “Made in Nigeria” is not just a mantra but the new economic frontier for a holistic national strategy for growth and development. This year’s edition will focus on promoting Made In Nigeria as the new economic frontier as well as to change our orientation in consumption patterns by promoting a buy Nigerian Culture with highlights on the role the informal sector plays towards self-sufficiency, job creation & employment, and an export driven economy.  ...

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state -arrived Zhengzhou city, China to honour an invitation by the Yushui group , a conglomerate of companies that specializes in various fields  including Civil Engineering. The governor and his team were warmly received by the Managing Director Mr Zhai Yuan Jun, the Project Manager Mr Yang Qintao and other top Management of the group. A Chinese delegate was spotted holding an umbrella for the governor as they toured the company.

Cristiano Ronaldo puts on a smitten display with stunning new girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez as he pays an incognito visit to Disneyland Paris. The Real Madrid star was given a hero’s welcome after returning to his native Portugal for a triumphant Champions League tie against former club Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday evening. The celebrated midfielder, 31, was joined by brunette Georgina Rodriguez for an appearance at Disneyland Paris, where they easily mingled with tourists while strolling across the sprawling entertainment resort.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is collaborating with the office of the wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, to engage Nigerian women in a nation – wide sustainable fight against corruption. According to EFCC, the programme, which is tagged ‘Nigerian Women Against Corruption’, WAC, was initiated based on the significant role of women in the family and in the society at large. The programme is scheduled to be flagged off by the wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja at the International Conference Centre, on December 7, 2016. WAC is aimed at getting the women to buy into the corruption fight and to raise the consciousness of the consequences of corruption in the minds of their household in particular and also to create awareness of the evil of corruption in the larger society. Acting Chairman, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, said the women engagement will help develop a comprehensive women-based programme of engagement tha...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Tuesday confirmed that it had ended its one week nationwide warning strike over the non-implementation of a 2009 agreement with the Federal Government. The President of ASUU, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who said this in Abuja, urged lecturers to return to work. “We are making progress, especially with the intervention of the Senate. In the next one or two meetings, if we are able to get a clear path to the matter, we will avoid elongation of the strike action. “I have been receiving these reports that ASUU says strike continues. No. The strike ends today (Tuesday). All lecturers are to go back to work Wednesday morning.” According to him, ASUU was hopeful of a positive outcome, going by the response coming from the Federal Government. Omojuwa.com

As the permutations towards 2019 presidential race hot up, a fresh insight has been given into the political calculations of Mallam  Nasir El-Rufai, the Kaduna state governor who many expect to join the race.   Those who expect to see El-Rufai in the race are however being told that he is not blind to the political realities. El-Rufai will not join the 2019 presidential race if President Muhammadu Buhari is going for a second term, one of the close associates of the governor has told Newsdiaryonline.com. “Look,El-Rufai is not stupid, he will not contest if Buhari is in the race. That is the way he is. He is with Buhari as I’m talking with you,” the associate said. The governor’s political ally spoke in the light of the on-going media war between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and  El-Rufai. There is the growing belief that  media war part of the efforts the two politicians to checkmate each other in the race for 2016. But the governor’s long ter...