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  Nigerians have taken to social media to call out billionaire Aliko Dangote for selling his bag of cement for N5200 in his own country but selling at N1500 in Benin Republic. A Twitter user identified as @drpenking called out Dangote for selling his bag of cement for N5200 in Nigeria despite the fact that the raw material is sourced locally in Nigeria. According to the Twitter user, the billionaire needs to explain why he sells at a higher price in Nigeria but sells it at N1500 in seme, Benin Republic. He tweeted; “Dangote cement is produced in Nigeria . The raw material is sourced locally in Nigeria at almost zero cost. Nothing is imported. Almost zero taxes yet the price of cement is 5,200 Naira in Nigeria and same is sold in Seme, Benin Republic at 1,500 Naira. Sit & Explain to me.” Reacting to this, Nigerians expressed their displeasure at the billionaire Aliko Dangote as they criticized him and calls him all sort of names like, very greedy man, Monopoly boy, among others....

 A private video of renowned TikTok sensation Esther Raphael, famously known as “The Buba Girl,” has reportedly leaked online. Consequently, the comment section of her page has erupted with discussion following the emergence of an explicit video that has sent shockwaves across the internet. “The Buba Girl,” acclaimed for her captivating content on TikTok, spanning from dynamic dance routines to humorous skits, now finds herself entangled in a situation where her private footage has been unlawfully exposed. Unfortunately, the misfortune of mishandling her sensitive content has led to its unauthorized release, resulting in an online spectacle that has stirred the TikTok community. In the circulated video, “The Buba Girl” is observed engaging in a provocative act, utilizing her two middle fingers to simulate self-gratification, while the fingers of her other hand find their way to her mouth. The scene leaves nothing to the imagination, as she appears in a state of complete undress. Un...

Julius Abure, national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the party, will be declared president of Nigeria by the tribunal. Abure spoke while addressing some Nigerians in the United States during a tour of the country. Obi who came third in the presidential election held in February and his party are challenging the outcome of the poll.   They are asking the court to nullify the victory of Bola Tinubu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Abure, who is on a tour to the United Kingdom and the US, said the judgment by the presidential election petition tribunal, PEPT, is expected to come on or before September 16. “Following Peter Obi’s participation in the 2023 general election, we changed the political narratives in Nigeria. We gave them a run for their money,” he said. “They have murdered sleep and they will sleep no more. They have stolen what is not for them and they will not sleep until we recover it all.”

 Popular Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, has urged fans not to easily give up on the “worst people” they come across in their life journeys. He said some of their “biggest blessings” might be in the hands of such people. The ‘Calm Down’ crooner gave the advice via X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday. Rema wrote, “Some of your biggest blessings might be in the hands of the worst people you might ever come across. In our generation of quitting on people early, just remember that there’s a reward for the steadfast, and your presence in their lives might be the true lecture they need. God didn’t place you in their hands by mistake.”

  Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has been confirmed dead after genetic analysis of bodies found in Wednesday’s plane crash, Russian officials say. The Investigative Committee (SK) said the identities of all 10 victims had been established and corresponded to those on the flight’s passenger list. Prigozhin’s private jet came down north-west of Moscow on 23 August, killing all those on board. The Kremlin has denied speculation it was to blame for the crash. The SK said it was continuing a criminal investigation. “Molecular-genetic testing has been completed,” it said in a statement. “According to its results, the identities of all 10 deceased have been established, and they correspond to the list published in the flight manifest.” The victims include several senior figures in Wagner, a Russian mercenary group set up by Prigozhin and involved in military operations in Ukraine, Syria and parts of Africa. Among them was Dmitry Utkin, who managed Wagner’s military operations. The others ...

A Nigerian Air Force aircraft departed Abuja on Sunday afternoon for Paris, France.  The Dassault Falcon 7X, with registration number 5N-FGU, departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 4.18 pm due to a delay as its Scheduled Time of Departure (STD) was 3 pm. The reason for the delay could not be established at the time of filing this report. However, SaharaReporters learnt that the aircraft is expected to touch down at Paris-Le Bourget Airport by 10.42 pm.  The aircraft landed in Abuja at 6 pm from Gombe on Saturday and in the last six days, it has been to Lagos, Abuja Maiduguri, Kano and Gombe.  It is also not clear why the Nigerian Air Force aircraft departed for Paris or the identities of the people on board; however, SaharaReporters learnt that it could be connected to the political crisis in the Republic of Niger following the July 26 coup d'etat that ousted its democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. Many Nigerians have urged the Nigerian...

  The Defence Headquarters has said troops in various operations across the country killed no fewer than 23 terrorists and arrested 137 criminals. The arrested criminals consist of five kidnappers; 22 oil thieves; one informant among others. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen Edward Buba, in a statement on Friday, said the operations were conducted between August 14 and 25. He also said 41 kidnapped citizens were rescued in the operations.  It    partly read, “The counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations being conducted by troops continue to produce results. Though, the men and women of the armed forces are fighting and dying for the country every day; they have made great strides. “The military will continue the momentum of its operations by mounting pressure on groups seeking to undermine the security of citizens and the nation. “The update on the operations across the 6 geopolitical zones as of 25 August 2023, reveals that; the military ...

  A bride, identified as Rebecca Oyedotun, slumped and died on her wedding day in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The tragic incident happened on the eve of the deceased bride’s wedding while having her bridal shower with her friends. According to the father of the dead bride, Evangelist Oyedotun of C&S Reformed Church, Isale-High School, the bride did not show any previous signs of illness until she slumped at about 10:30 a.m. Before she passed on, the deceased bride was supposed to marry Abiodun Oluwadamilare on Saturday, 19th August 2023. According to the groom’s sister, preparations were in full swing before the tragic event happened. “The groom’s parents had slaughtered their cow at Ogbomoso, and being an only child, Abiodun, the groom, was excited, unaware that disaster was hiding around the corner. Though the deceased’s mother, Mrs Ruth Oyedotun, could not talk owing to grief, the father, Evangelist Oyedotun revealed that they took the bride immediately to LAUTECH teaching hospital...

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said he was ready to personally intervene in the issues with Emirates Airline and the issuance of United Arab Emirates, UAE, visa to Nigerians  The President also said African countries have a better chance of overcoming economic and security challenges by looking inward for solutions and walking the talk on all of its pledges and agreements. Tinubu said these while receiving letters of credence from three envoys at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The diplomats were Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Mr. Awall Wagris Mohammed; Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Mrs. Miriam Morales Palmero, and Ambassador of United Arab EmirateS, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi. Recall that United Arab Emirates, UAE, flag carrier, Emirates Airline, suspended its operations in Nigeria last October, following the company’s inability to repatriate over $85 million blocked fund. Subsequently, the government in a notice made available to Vanguard, slammed a...

  Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has lost his mother. Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun died at around 1.30 am on Friday 18 August, 2023. In a shocking event that has thrown the entertainment industry into a state of mourning. The late Mrs. Balogun, was a pillar of support in her son’s successful music career. Meanwhile, the singer’s fans have started posting heartfelt tributes online.

The second Daughter of Nkem Owoh(Osuofia) will be laid to rest Thursday, next week.😭😭😭 The pains of loosing one's child is very unbearable. My prayers are with the family of the most cherished and Beloved comedian/actor Nkem owoh! Pls accept my condolences! Very Sad 😭, Indeed MAY HER GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE 

Popular Nigerian singer and actor, Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka, has stated that his goal is to not have a baby mama. He disclosed this in his recent interview with The Cable Lifestyle. When asked about the trend of baby mamas in the entertainment industry, the singer noted that his goal is not to have babies outside of marriage. Also speaking on how he was able to avoid scandals, Chike said, “Anything can be scandalous. It just depends on how you managed it. “I don’t have anything against it. It wasn’t an intentional thing for most people. Maybe I’m just been lucky to find a middle ground where nobody blows things out of proportion. “My goal is for that not to happen, but if it happens, we will take it as it is” he stated.

  West African military chiefs are set to meet Thursday in Ghana to coordinate a possible intervention aimed at reversing Niger's coup. But it appears the African Union disagrees with a military outcome. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments on the situation in Niger.  Military chiefs from ECOWAS are set to meet in Ghana on Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18 to discuss possible military intervention in Niger, regional military and political sources said on Tuesday. © Nipah Dennis, AFP

 This is very serious, Please let's pray for Nigeria.  Let God almighty protect the innocent once against war 

The oil company disclosed this on Tuesday, in a statement posted on its social media platforms. The company also said three of its crew members are still unaccounted for. “Seplat Energy regrets to announce a serious incident on the Depthwise swamp drilling rig, ‘Majestic’, early this morning. Seplat, the operator of the SEPLAT/NNPCL joint venture, contracted the rig,” the statement reads. “It was in transit to its planned drilling location at Ovhor in Delta state when it capsized.  At least 92 of the 96-member crew are accounted for and safe. However, tragically one fatality occurred during the incident, while three other rig personnel are still missing. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the crew member who sadly lost his life and the three crew members who are still missing at the time of this report.” Seplat also confirmed that their emergency response and rescue efforts are working alongside the rig owner and the authorities to find the missing perso...

 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr are eying Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, according to Foot Mercato. Alisson, 30, is reportedly tempted by a potential switch to the Saudi Pro League side where he would join his former Liverpool teammate, Sadio Mané, after the Senegalese star signed earlier this month from Bayern Munich for a fee of £24 million ($30m). If the Brazilian keeper makes the move, he’d be the fourth player to leave Liverpool this summer for Saudi league following Jordan Henderson (Al Ettifaq), Fabinho (Al Ittihad), and Roberto Firmino (Al Ahli). It could take a significant offer to persuade manager Jurgen Klopp to part with the shot-stopper who was voted player of the season ahead of Mohamed Salah for the 2022-23 campaign. Alisson started for the Reds on Saturday as they drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, and contracted at Anfield until the summer of 2027.

 Meet Babawande Afolabi, an American returnee who launched a new airline (Green Africa), and taken delivery of the new airplanes in Lagos. Babawande who is in his 30s, was an investment banker in the United States. The airline is based in Lagos state and will begin affordable air transportation to Abuja (ABJ), Akure (AKR), Enugu (ENU), Ilorin (ILR), Owerri. Congratulations to this great Nigerian youth

Pic.5. Vehicles passing through a flooded road at Ikoyi dolphin in Lagos on Saturday (2/11/19). 07313/2/11/2019/ Babatunde Atolagbe/JAU/NAN  The Lagos government has warned residents of Apapa, Badagry, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Ojo areas of the state to be prepared for very heavy rainfalls which may lead to flash flooding during in the days ahead. According to him, the warning has become necessary to avoid preventable loss of lives and properties that usually accompany such incidents. The Lagos State Government said this in a fresh flood alert to residents of the parts of the state on Tuesday. Permanent Secretary, Lagos Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Lekan Shodeinde, who signed the statement said the heavy rainfalls are expected between August 14 and 18 based on a flood alert advisory issued by the Flood Emergency Warning System (FEWS) Central Hub of the Federal Ministry of the Environment. Shodeinde urged all residents of listed areas to be vi...

  Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, was on Tuesday spotted playing down protocols at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, the state’s capital, to board an aircraft. The governor who was heading out of the state for an official engagement joined passengers to pass through security checks at the airport before boarding Ibom Air, the state’s airline. In Nigeria, it is not common to see government officials going through security checks at local airports as they’re usually ushered into the aircraft through very important personnel (VIP) routes. Sharing his experience on his official X handle (formerly Twitter), Eno commended the airline for their excellence and commitment to customer satisfaction. “Today, I had the pleasure of using Ibom Air for my official engagement outside Akwa Ibom state, and I must say that the experience exceeded my expectations as usual. The seamless check-in process, comfortable seating, and friendly cabin crew created an environment that made my journe...

  Over 23 personnel of the Nigerian army have been killed following an ambush on a military convoy by gunmen suspected to be terrorists in Niger State.  A military source said that the incident occurred on Monday morning around 5am.  The incident occurred between Zangiwa and Kangara in the state.  According to the source, an army major and two lieutenants with one identified as Y. Alkali were among the victims.  “Nigerian army this morning lost about 23 soldiers, they were ambushed by bandits. One major, two lieutenants were among the victims. In fact, they set some of them ablaze inside the Hilux vehicle,” a soldier told SaharaReporters. Meanwhile, efforts to reach Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesperson, for comment were unsuccessful as he didn’t respond to his messages sent to  him.