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Wednesday 21 January 2015

Ekiti federal poly closed over students’ protest

The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti was yesterday shut down following protest by the students of the institution.

Buhari stares at his tablet pc

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress [APC] has addressed a press conference in Kano where he spoke about the raging controversy over his academic qualifications.
In the speech, Mr. Buhari directed his old school, Provincial Secondary School, Katsina (now Government Colege, Katsina) to release details of his West African certificate exams.
Read full address by Mr. Buhari below.

Obama accused of class warfare

President Barack Obama made his case for a future America where economic policy heavily taxes the rich to benefit the middle class, where US foreign policy consists largely of coalition-building and diplomacy, and where his legacy as the president who crushed the Islamic State terror army is a step closer to reality. The White House gave the public a rare sneak peek at the text of Obama's address, releasing it 15 minutes before go-time - a privilege reserved in previous years for White House correspondents. Michelle Obama, dressed in a gray suit, clapped and smiled as her husband spoke as did members of Congress.

Cristiano Ronaldo Dumps Lover, Irina Shayk after five years together

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has finally confirmed that his five year relationship with Irina Shayk is over.

The Portuguese footballer said: 'After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end. We believed it would be best for both of us to take this step now.'

'I wish Irina the greatest happiness.'

Newfound single status: Cristiano has confirmed his slpit from Irina Shayk after being together for five years

Kim Kardashian poses in a 'furkini'

Kim Kardashian proved just how useful such a seemingly impractical garment could be as she played in the snow wearing her 'furkini'.

Having seemingly waxed every hair from her sun-kissed body, the beauty avoided frostbite to her most private regions with the help of a thick covering of fur.

Although some Nigerians and Nollywood buffs are yet to swallow the pains of the shocking death of talented and energetic actor, Muna Obiekwe, who passed away at a specialist hospital in Festac Lagos, on Sunday, January 18, 2015, but more facts are beginning to spring up on what might be the cause of his death.

Joseph Mbu Redeployed To Lagos

Yesterday, Tuesday, January 20, 2015, the police authorities in Nigeria announced the redeployment of controversial police officer, Joseph Mbu, alongside 27 other AIGs to some police formations in the country.