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Dabiri-Erewa hails Joshua , a Nigerian-born boxer for defending his title Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has congratulated the Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua for defeating Wladimir Klitschko of Russia by defending his IBF heavyweight title. In statement signed by Abdurrahman Balogun, Special Assistant on Media, Dabiri-Erewa stated that the victory of Anthony was not only a thing of pride to Nigerians but the whole of Africa.

Photos: Lol...Governor Ortom is such a clown There was mild drama yesterday at the Workers Day celebration held at IBB Square in Makurdi when Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom touched his head as done by teachers during the March-pass. It was his way of telling the teachers that he understands their plight. He reaffirmed the promise he made last week to give priority to payment of salaries and ensure the general welfare of workers going forward

OBJ, Abdusalam and IBB hold private meeting in Niger State Three former Nigerian leaders, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) and General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) yesterday met behind closed doors in Minna, Niger State.  It was gathered that the meeting which lasted for over two hours was held at the hilltop home of former military president, IBB. Details of the meeting is still not known.

Photos: Rainstorm destroys over 40 buildings, renders 200 people homeless in Kebbi state   A  Sunday  night rainstorm has destroyed over 40 houses, healthcare centres and rendered 200 people homeless in were destroyed in in Makera village, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State.The Director of Social Development in the area, Salihu Mohammed, who confirmed the incident on Monday, May 1, in Birnin Kebbi, said that the storm occurred late at night

18 year old girl to graduate from college before graduating from high school Eighteen-year-old Raven Osborne is about to get her college degree, before even graduating from High school. She told CBS News: "I graduate from college on May 5". Raven gets her college degree 17 days before her high school diploma, because she will graduate from high school on May 22

'I wept over President Buhari’s health' - former Osun state governor, Bisi Akande says Former Osun state governor and one of the founding fathers of APC, Bisi Akande, has expressed concern over President Buhari's failing health. In a statement released yesterday, Akande said President Buhari's absence at the wedding of Tunde Sabiu, Buhari's adopted son and PA, over the weekend, made him weep, knowing that his ailment caused him not to attend such an important occasion.

Proceed on medical leave immediately- Falana, SERAP, others tell President Buhari Worried by the falling health status of President Buhari, constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana and some civil society groups have called on him to immediately proceed on a medical leave. The group made the call in a joint statement signed and released yesterday.

President Buhari: Before and after (photos) May he get well soon.

See what a Nigerian did to Jaden Smith's outfit to 2017 Met Gala The Igbo version is way cuter! Jaden Smith appeared at the Met Gala 2017 red carpet  on Monday  rocking a black dapper Louis Vuitton suit and a square-toe man heels while holding his recently chopped dreadlocks. A Nigerian who stumbled on the photo decided to transform the teenager's outfit to an Igbo traditional attire. In the photo which has gone viral on social media, Jaden was made to look like a titled man wearing a chieftaincy gown, red cap and beads round his neck. One Twitter user even suggested a title name for him: Jaydenus Christopher Eze Smith II. Ndi Ozo of Bel Air'

#MelaninPoppin - Yvonne Jegede-Fawole stuns in new photo Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede-Fawole looking good in a low cut Ankara dress and heels.