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Nigerians Account For 60% Dubai Apartment Sales

A steady shift from the development of residential to hotel apartments in Dubai, riding on the back of the huge tourist and business traffic, is likewise seeing a significant paradigm shift in the investment portfolio of Nigerian property investors who today account for 60 percent of hotel apartment purchases in the burgeoning Dubai hospitality market.

NEWS BREAK: Jonathan, Emir Sanusi Reconcile

After nearly a year of bitter relations, President Goodluck Jonathan and the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, met Thursday in Abuja and reconciled differences that once drove both men to the extremes of their offices.

See President Jonathan's "Goodluck Campaign Rice"

The president who is running for office again come 2015 is sharing rice to remain in power.

ATIKU ABUBAKAR's American University Dean Of Studies killed By Boko Haram

Nigeria Gets Last Chance To Avoid Seven-Month Ban From FIFA

Nigeria have been given until Friday to sort out a legal quagmire involving the country's football federation (NFF) in what FIFA described as a “last opportunity to avoid a lengthy suspension.” FIFA said that if a federal court order, which has declared recent NFF elections to be null and void, is not withdrawn by then, Nigeria will be suspended from international football at least until the end of May.

ThankGod Ebhos, 54, Who Cheated Hangman At The Gallows In Benin Prison Freed After 17 years In Death Row

On 16 June 2013, ThankGod Ebhos was dragged to the gallows in Benin Prison, Nigeria. He was forced to watch as four men were hanged. His life was spared only because at the last moment, the prison authorities realized that his death sentence required a firing squad. It had not been prepared.

FIFA AXE DANGLES ON NIGERIA AGAIN : SET TO BAN NIGERIA ON MONDAY

Nigeria, once again, is treading on the path of a ban by world football governing body, FIFA. This follows the renewed crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation. This was again triggered by the ruling of a Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State sacking the NFF Board led by Amaju Pinnick.

TB Joshua Donates $4,500 To Each Collapse Victim's Family

In the aftermath of the Synagogue guest house building collapse on September 12, TB Joshua is donating R50,000($4,500/N750,000) to each victim's family. According to spokesman Kirsten Nematandani... "We have done a full audit of each family's financial needs and assisted with various household expenses as many of the deceased were breadwinners, Household expenses varied from rent money to school fees and groceries. "The church has pleaded with the Nigerian government to expedite the repatriation process in order for families to bury the deceased with dignity and receive closure,"Nematandani said the church had travelled to all provinces in the past few weeks to visit, counsel and assess families' financial needs and assist where possible.

Photo: President Jonathan And Patience, As Student And Lecturer

This was their university days…she was a student, he was a lecturer.

Why I Bought 'Two Beds' With N50Millon In Government House - Ex-Ekiti Gov. Kayode Fayemi Explains

Immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Kayode John Fayemi has explained why he built the multi-million naira controversial Government House in the state. The governor has been under attack lately for lavishing the state funds on the government lodge. His predecessor, Ayo Fayose had claimed that the governor bought two beds for N50 million naira. However, embattled Fayemi in a publication that showcased his achievements in Ekiti, explained why he embarked on the project. He declared that ‘’The administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi in Ekiti State places much premium on infrastructure which it believes is a catalyst for modernizing the state. “Infrastructural development is the second policy thrust of the 8-point agenda of the Fayemi administration otherwise known as the ‘Roadmap to Ekiti Recovery'”. The publication reads thus: ‘’Desirous of being remembered for good by citizens of the State, the Fayemi administration conceived wh...

Felebration 2014 Reunites Afrobeat King, Femi Kuti With Ex-Wife Funmi Kuti[Photo]

During the week long Felabration which ended yesterday, Femi Kuti was spotted with his ex-wife Funmi in a warm embrace.

Kim Kardashian Puts Every Curve On Display As She Celebrates Birthday Today [Photos]

Kim Kardashian has curves for days. The reality TV star put her infamous hourglass physique on display on Monday afternoon, stepping out in a skin-tight red pencil skirt and grey bodysuit that left little to the imagination.

Photo: Gov. Fayose Prostrates Flat On The Floor At Deeper Life Church

Mrs Feyisetan Fayose, wife of the governor of Ekiti State, has revealed the travails she and her husband went through for eight years after they were sacked from Government House on October 16, 2006. Speaking at a thanksgiving testimony at the Deeper Life Bible Church in Ado Ekiti today, she said: “God revealed to me that my husband, Mr Ayodele Fayose will return as the governor, but he never told me the time. God told me that our return would be done in such a way that will beat the people’s imagination. But because of the trouble we went through, at a time I prayed to God to please push my husband out of politics. Later, God told me that He will leave him there for Him to prove His power. “After we left, Gen Tunji Olurin came, Segun Oni and come Governor Kayode Fayemi and today God has manifested His power. This is not by our power or strength, but by the grace of God.” In his own testimony during the service, Fayose said he would resist any ...

Federal High Court Nullifies Jimoh Ibrahim’s Ownership Of Newswatch

Two minority shareholders – Nuhu Aruwa and Prof. Jubril Aminu – had filed a petition urging the court to nullify the agreement, which transferred ownership of the company to Ibrahim A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday quashed the Share Purchase Agreement, which transferred ownership of Newswatch Communications Limited to a businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim.

Great News For Nigeria: Nigeria Declared Free Of Ebola Virus By World Health Organization

Nigeria has been declared officially free of Ebola after six weeks with no new cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. WHO representative Rui Gama Vaz, speaking in the capital Abuja, said it was a "spectacular success story".

Nigerian Housemate, Lilian, Esther And Sabina Evicted From The Big Brother Hotshots

Nigerian Housemate, Lilian, Esther From Uganda and Kenya’s Sabina were the next trio to be evicted from the Big Brother Hotshot house. This was much to Lilian’s fellow country mate Tayo’s shock as he called out to her saying “how could this be” to which Lilian responded it was okay. She most certainly didn’t look it. On stage she told IK she was shocked. For old time’s sake she treated the audience to a freestyle rap as she dropped a twerk or two.

Faycol - Another Nigerian Rising Music Star is Dead

Rising music star, Faycol, has reportedly passed away this week on the same day as her baby's dedication ceremony. The musician, whose real name is Faycol Feyisayo, was wedded earlier this year. As at the time of this report, no cause of death has been given, even though she has since been buried.

Meet IDRISS DEBY ITNO, The Man Who Brokered Ceasefire Between Boko Haram And Federal Govt.

Between July and August 2014, some Boko Haram commanders wrote two letters to the president of Chad, Idriss DĂ©by Itno, asking him to broker a ceasefire deal with the Nigerian government, GoldmyneTV has been informed by senior government officials.  DĂ©by passed the letters to his security agencies to authenticate and give him a feedback in order to determine if they were genuine or fake, the officials told GoldmyneTV. The agencies were said to have rechecked with global intelligence bodies who are familiar with the internal workings of the insurgents. 

2015 Presidential Election: Buhari Leads Jonathan In Poll Conducted By The Special Assistant To President Jonathan On New Media, Reno Omokri

If the outcome of an ongoing presidential poll is anything to go by, then, President Goodluck Jonathan should be ready to vacate the Aso Rock in 2015, as Nigerians are rooting for former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari.

ALAAFIN OF OYO ON HIS WAY TO MOSQUE WITH HIS BEAUTIFUL WIVES!

His Excellency, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo [CFR] Photographed going to the mosque for Friday prayers. 

Gov. Ayodele Fayose's Official Car Is A 1965 Model Mercedes Benz[Photos]

The newly sworn in governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose chose an old Mercedes Benz car as official vehicle to reflect his closeness to the poor.

Lagos High Court Frees Fred Ajudua Over $1.69m Fraud Charge

Reprieve came the way of Lagos socialite, Fred Ajudua after a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, this morning discharged him of an alleged $1.69m fraud allegation brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

My Intention Was To Build Self-Confidence Not To Win - Miss UNILAG 2014

Miss Bamidare Babajide is winner of this year’s Miss UNILAG beauty pageant. The 400-Level student of Law at the University of Lagos tells HITZ the thrills of her journey to the coveted crown. Tell us how you feel being the queen of the University of Lagos. I feel wonderful. Although it has been days, I am still ecstatic. The new status is a change and every other thing that comes with it. I feel wonderful. What motivated you to participate in this year’s competition? Basically, I wanted to use this medium to build self-confidence. I was supposed to participate in last year’s competition, but along the line, I became shy even after some much encouragement from my roommate and friends. I made them a promise that I would do it this year, and that was why I participated. So, your goal was not to win? Going there, for me, was to be among the first three. To build confidence and to have fun were my priority. One could say you have your confidence back, but ...

Conflicting Reports Trail Former Governor Of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha's Son's Death

There are conflicting reports on the cause of the death of one of the sons of former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Meet The Woman With The World's Biggest Lip Disc - Measuring Nearly 60cm

An ancient sign of beauty designed to attract a husband: Filmmakers discover woman with the world's biggest lip disc - measuring nearly 60cm - which even has villagers stunned.

KCEE Urges Tiwa Savage To Clear Air On Marriage Crash Rumours

The marriage of sexy songstress, Tiwatope Savage, seems to have entered troubled waters, according to rumours making the rounds.

Ekiti First Lady, Mrs Fayose Also Unveils New Photo Shoot Ahead Of Oct 16 Swearing-in Ceremony

Hours after Ekiti state governor elect, Mr Ayo Fayose took time out of his busy schedules to take some new photos yesterday ahead of his swearing in ceremony, his beautiful born again wife Feyisetan decided to balance the equation as she also prepares to occupy the seat of first lady. 

Ayodele Fayose Unveils New Photo Shoot Ahead Of Oct 16 Swearing-in Ceremony

Ekiti State governor-elect, Ayodele Fayose, isn’t letting controversy slow him down.