319 Nigerians to be evacuated from South Africa on Tuesday

<br> <br> About 319 Nigerians will be evacuated from South Africa on Tuesday.<br> <br> The arrangements for the evacuation would be tidier than the previous one, which was done on Wednesday.<br> <br> The Federal Government had on Wednesday evacuated 187 Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks by its citizens on Africans.<br> <br>

Nigerians in Diaspora 319 Nigerians to be evacuated from South Africa on Tuesday

About 319 Nigerians will be evacuated from South Africa on Tuesday. The arrangements for the evacuation would be tidier than the prev...

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BBNaija 2019: Khafi evicted from reality TV show

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBfRLehUG_M/XX6RcppFOrI/AAAAAAAALiY/S1YvRzPWzMwtPaSzh59GEgi3z2FQZKy6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1ZIk9kpTURBXy8wZTdmZmYwNTZhMjk1YmQ2NDI2NmI0YTAzN2JmZDRkZS5wbmeRlQLNAeAAwsOCoTAFoTEB.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="480" height="222" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBfRLehUG_M/XX6RcppFOrI/AAAAAAAALiY/S1YvRzPWzMwtPaSzh59GEgi3z2FQZKy6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/1ZIk9kpTURBXy8wZTdmZmYwNTZhMjk1YmQ2NDI2NmI0YTAzN2JmZDRkZS5wbmeRlQLNAeAAwsOCoTAFoTEB.webp" width="400"></a></div> <br> Khafi has been evicted from the BBNaija 2019 Pepper Dem edition after polling the lowest votes in the 11th week.<br> <br> Khafi Kareem has been evicted from the Season 4 of BBNaija tagged Pepper Dem after 77 days in the house.<br> <br> Khafi becomes the 16th housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija 2019 house.<br> <br> On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the eviction of Khafi Kareem from the Big Brother House.<br>

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Khafi has been evicted from the BBNaija 2019 Pepper Dem edition after polling the lowest votes in the 11th week. Khafi Kareem has been ...

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EPL: Watford come from behind to draw Arsenal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yIIay8JSAHQ/XX6PLVz3x8I/AAAAAAAALiQ/yYx09gRNTDYoJqHBB4aNNjixRn3po2HRACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/108820362_auba_getty-750x430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="750" height="228" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yIIay8JSAHQ/XX6PLVz3x8I/AAAAAAAALiQ/yYx09gRNTDYoJqHBB4aNNjixRn3po2HRACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/108820362_auba_getty-750x430.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> Watford fought back from two goals down at half-time to draw at home to Arsenal in Quique Sanchez Flores’ first match since being reappointed Hornets manager.<br> <br> They levelled the scores when Roberto Pereyra rolled in a late penalty after Tom Cleverley had reduced the deficit when Gunners defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos gave away possession inside his own area, to take only their second point of the season.<br> <br> Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had put the visitors in front when he collected Sead Kolasinac’s pass on the turn before firing past Ben Foster.<br> <br> Arsenal doubled their lead as Aubemeyang finished a sweeping team move but the hosts improved after the break as the Gunners unravelled in front of the vociferous home support.<br>

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Watford fought back from two goals down at half-time to draw at home to Arsenal in Quique Sanchez Flores’ first match since being reappoi...

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Xenophobia: South African president sends special envoys to Buhari, others

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_SLDo8UNT4/XX4eNNyOxeI/AAAAAAAALgY/Scas9R8TaAAsAJvHzaaBF4DDRWsvAUXgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Ramaphosa%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="754" height="216" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_SLDo8UNT4/XX4eNNyOxeI/AAAAAAAALgY/Scas9R8TaAAsAJvHzaaBF4DDRWsvAUXgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Ramaphosa%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa is set to send special envoys to several African leaders including Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari in light of xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in his country.<br> <br> According to News24, the special envoys would deliver messages of solidarity to several heads of state and governments across Africa amid tensions and violence in the country.<br> <br> A statement released by South African government spokesperson, Khusela Diko on Sunday said, “The special envoys will deliver a message from President Ramaphosa regarding the incidents of violence that recently erupted in some parts South Africa, which have manifested in attacks on foreign nationals and destruction of property.”<br> <br> The statement added that the special envoys are tasked with “reassuring fellow African countries that South Africa is committed to the ideals of pan-African unity and solidarity”.<br>

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President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa is set to send special envoys to several African leaders including Nigeria’s President Muhammad...

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$9.6bn judgment: Negotiation with P&ID is our best option – Malami

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lI0MBV8MIR0/XX5f1MKf57I/AAAAAAAALho/BZUmhWbZnDMpDtrqSxYUpn4--VEcz0pWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/malami-buhari-750x430.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="750" height="228" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lI0MBV8MIR0/XX5f1MKf57I/AAAAAAAALho/BZUmhWbZnDMpDtrqSxYUpn4--VEcz0pWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/malami-buhari-750x430.png" width="400"></a></div> <br> The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Sunday explained why the Federal Government at a point decided to negotiate with Process and Industrial Developments Limited, despite being aware that the contract for which a United Kingdom court had ordered the firm to seize $9.6bn in Nigerian assets was fraudulent.<br> <br> Malami who spoke at a press conference in Abuja said the government took the decision because, at the inception of the present administration, there was already an award and the timeline for government to appeal had elapsed.<br> <br> Malami spoke at a press conference in Abuja.<br> <br> He said since the previous government of the Peoples Democratic Party did not appeal, the option left for the administration as of the time was to negotiate, despite its reservations about the contract.<br>

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The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Sunday explained why the Federal Government at a point decided to negot...

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Avoid being blocked by NCC: How to confirm SIM card registration status

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MsyQ2cs0bJ4/XX4fu0F7KOI/AAAAAAAALgg/lYkk6rlBQJo5coqkQZUlacVv3ghj45k0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/sim%2Bcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MsyQ2cs0bJ4/XX4fu0F7KOI/AAAAAAAALgg/lYkk6rlBQJo5coqkQZUlacVv3ghj45k0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/sim%2Bcard.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> The Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami recently directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block over 9 million improperly registered SIM cards in circulation in the country, until the users present themselves.<br> <br> It was gathered that Pantami gave the directive as the Nigerian government battles to clamp down on illegal SIM cards used by criminals such as kidnappers and Internet fraudsters.<br> <br> Upon assumption of office, the Minister of Communications had requested all agencies and departments under his purview, including the NCC to submit reports on their baseline short-term performance targets.<br> <br> The report by the NCC and signed by its executive vice chairman, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, contained precise figures of improperly registered SIM cards in use around the country.<br>

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FUOYE Crisis: Police warn against illegal assembly as NANS ‘relocates’ to Ekiti

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vRvKoqRK668/XX5jRh56abI/AAAAAAAALiI/A1loezf3u6wjJ1YnLbZkh0GYVDu0mwtlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/images-2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="500" height="271" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vRvKoqRK668/XX5jRh56abI/AAAAAAAALiI/A1loezf3u6wjJ1YnLbZkh0GYVDu0mwtlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/images-2.jpeg" width="400"></a></div> <br> The administrative machinery of the National Association of Nigerians Students (NANS) will relocate to Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital, in response to the killing of two students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, its National Secretary, Comrade Yusuf Farouk said.<br> <br> The Students had on last Tuesday staged a violent protest in Oye Ekiti over incessant power outage in the host community, leading to attack on Erelu Fayemi while on an empowerment and advocacy tour to engage with women in the local government.<br> <br> They were said to have engaged the security operatives detailed with the First Lady in a clash with two persons killed and several others injured and over a dozen of vehicles vandalised by the rampaging students.<br> <br> In a statement signed and issued by its National Secretary, Comrade Yusuf Farouk, the students’ body called on all affiliate unions, elected and active members of the organization in Kogi, Ondo, Ekiti and Osun to mobilise in solidarity with FUOYE students.<br>

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Spain breaks up drugs ring run by ‘Messi’

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2n-eKhfUF9Q/XX5ikVEapeI/AAAAAAAALiA/XUuJMijlu7shKq4bpg01IK8RmHQOesiagCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Naira-Dollar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2n-eKhfUF9Q/XX5ikVEapeI/AAAAAAAALiA/XUuJMijlu7shKq4bpg01IK8RmHQOesiagCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Naira-Dollar.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> Spanish police said Sunday they had broken up a major drug ring run by a Moroccan known as the “Messi of hashish”, who is now on the run.<br> <br> The operation began in February when police on the British territory of Gibraltar found a boat that was about to sink with its three crew on board — and 84 bales of hashish. Gibraltar sits off the south coast of Spain at one of the shortest crossing points to north Africa.<br> <br> Since then, Spanish police have arrested 45 people and issued warrants against another 16, including the leader, El Haj.<br> <br> Police had arrested Abdellah El Haj in November 2017 before releasing him on bail last March, since when he has been untraceable, said a spokesman for Spain’s Guardia Civil force.<br>

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Spanish police said Sunday they had broken up a major drug ring run by a Moroccan known as the “Messi of hashish”, who is now on the run....

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BBNaija: Housemates throw beach-themed party

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0UYU3TTU7NE/XX5h3mvmbaI/AAAAAAAALh4/NCEa6eNFo6ALvDfhZO519XVyFBIl7DiNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/bbnaija-new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="300" height="272" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0UYU3TTU7NE/XX5h3mvmbaI/AAAAAAAALh4/NCEa6eNFo6ALvDfhZO519XVyFBIl7DiNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/bbnaija-new.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> Housemates in the ongoing BBNaija season four threw a fun-filled beach party on Saturday night.<br> <br> News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this party garnered better response than Sept. 7 which fans has described as boring.<br> <br> Housemates were dressed in colourful beach outfits by Hype and Steam with Carribean vibes, shorts and float dresses dominating the evening.<br> <br> The housemates spent time dancing in groups and in front of the mirror while DJ Sparrow provided great music mixes.<br>

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Housemates in the ongoing BBNaija season four threw a fun-filled beach party on Saturday night. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports th...

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Police arrest notorious cultist in Lagos

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RqzH8FEmonQ/XX5g2GQMtrI/AAAAAAAALhw/zXXtTQhZJtkxNvv32I5_tX_85mVywXXYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Nigeria-Police-Force-Logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="436" height="368" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RqzH8FEmonQ/XX5g2GQMtrI/AAAAAAAALhw/zXXtTQhZJtkxNvv32I5_tX_85mVywXXYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Nigeria-Police-Force-Logo.png" width="400"></a></div> <br> Detectives from Bariga Police Station have arrested one Emmanuel Olatunde (aka “Pastor”), a notorious cultist.<br> <br> He was arrested in connection with some robbery and murder cases within Bariga Local Government Area.<br> <br> This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana, on Sunday.<br> <br> Elkana said that Olatunde, 31, of No 27 Oremenunu Ibafo Street, Bariga is an ex-convict and a member of the ‘Eiye Confraternity’, responsible for terrorizing people in Bariga.<br>

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Detectives from Bariga Police Station have arrested one Emmanuel Olatunde (aka “Pastor”), a notorious cultist. He was arrested in conne...

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