Nigerian news has it that Seyi Makinde and Rauf Olaniyan have been sworn in as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Oyo state, respectively.

Governor Oluwaseyi Makinde won the gubernatorial election against APC candidate, Adebayo Adelabu that was held on March 9

Governor Seyi Makinde core promise as Governor is to build a freedom public bridge that can be used by the public, known as the "Freedom Public Bridge"

He said: "The bridge leading to the State Secretariat shall now be called FREEDOM BRIDGE. Everyone is free to use it. A public bridge built with Public resources should not be exclusively used by the Governor and his wife.”

His manifesto also contains issues like free education, he also promises to cancel development levy for all schools.

Seyi Makinde was sworn to office at the Oath Office at 12:17, he was surrounded by his wife and his children. His deputy came earlier and was sworn in at 11:12 am as well.

At the event were former governors of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose; Osun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola; and Oyo, Adebayo Alao-Akala.

Others are the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Ayo Adebanjo; Biodun Olujimi, Hosea Agboola., and many more.

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Nigerian news has it that the PDP gubernatorial Candidate, Oluwaseyi Makinde is now the Governor of Oyo State.

Oluwaseyi Makinde is the new Governor of Oyo State

Nigerian news has it that His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of Dubai has launched the "Golden card"  scheme that gives permanent Resident card to Researchers, Outstanding Students, Doctors, Entrepreneurs or anyone with special talents.

This new permanent residency initiative has identified the first 6,800 qualified expats from over 70 countries.

"Throughout history, the UAE opened its door to millions of people looking for to pursue their dreams and better their lives. The Golden Card is our way to welcome all those seeking to be a part of the UAE's success story and making it a second home," Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said.

The plan is to attract amazing talents to Dubai, while promoting and improving the growth of business. The cardholders can also bring their families. 

The current investments of the identified 6,800 residents are estimated at AED100 billion.

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Nigerian news has it that Dubai has launched a scheme that grants Permanent Resident card, also known as the "Golden card" to Outstanding talents.

Dubai announces Plan for Residency to acomodate Students, Doctors, Artists, Engineers, etc

Dubai announces Plan for Residency to accommodate Students, Doctors, Artists, Engineers, etc

Nigerian news has it that missing Lagos lady, Adewura Bello has been found dead in a canal. 

Adewura Lateefat Bello was a graduate of Unilag and a chartered accountant. She went missing on Wednesday May 15, and the last we heard from her was after she boarded a bus home from Ikeja to Egbeda.  

According to her sister, Fadesola, the deceased had spoken to her around 7pm telling her she was on her way home.

“I spoke with her around 7pm on Wednesday. She works at Ikeja and she told me she was on her way home. Then, when it was raining around 7:55pm, I called again. This time it rang but she did not pick. So, I assumed it was the rain,” Fadesola said.

“But we did not see her after the rain and the next time I tried her number, it said it was unavailable and later said switched off.

Eleven days after her disappearance,  a cousin took to social media to announce her death and said her dead body was found in a canal.

He twitted: “Thank you all for the search. Adewura is dead. Her body was found in a canal. Heaven has gained an angel. We depart to meet again. Till we meet again Adewura, forever in our heart. God, I am in pains, but who am I to question You.

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Nigerian news has it that missing Lagos lady, Adewura Bello has been found dead in a canal since her disappearance on May 15th

Missing Lady, Adewura Bello, found dead in canal

Nigerian news has it that Boko haram, has released a terrifying video that contained members of the Nigerian army being held as hostages.

The video was released few days after the government openly bragged that the Boko haram space has been restricted at the border of Lake Chad

In the video, the men were lined side by side as some of them individually explained how they were captured and taken

They mentioned their names, military numbers and also where they were captured from.

Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/ReportYourself/videos/416460498936596/

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Nigerian news has it that members of the Nigerian army have been held as hostages by Boko haram, and there is a video. 

Boko Haram releases new video of captured Nigerian Army being held as Hostages

Boko Haram releases new video of captured Nigerian Army being held as hostages

Nigerian news has it that the reggaeton singer/ songwriter, Patoranking has just released his sophomore studio album titled "Wilmer". The Album consists of 12 tracks, with collaborations from  Artists like Davido, Bera, Dadju, Bussiwa, Donae'o, and Nyashinski.

The Album in particular is dedicated to his daughter "Wilmar" . On the track wilmar, he professes his love for her,and what she means to him. He also touched on other deeper topics like division within the black communities in "Black'" and in the track "champion" he touched on following one's passion, and working towards achieving the set goals.

This is a twist, compared to his previous album, "God over everything" which featured only Nigerian Musicians. We appreciate the growth as this album contains all that you need. The vibes from each artists all come with its feels. 

Georgia’s Bera, Kenya’s Nyashinski, South Africa’s Busiswa, Congo’s Dadju and English singer /rapper from North-West London, Donae’o all make it fit into that high quality, distinct and exceptional album. 

The visuals for "lenge lenge" and "confirm" featuring Davido have been released, which as well have all been making waves

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Nigerian news has it that Regaae/ Dancehall artist, patoranking has just released his sophomore album "Wilmar" , which he dedicates to his daughter.

Nigerian news has it that popular singer/songwriter Wizkid has been featured in new song titled gbese, by Dj Tunes.

Dj Tunes, who is known for collaborating with Wande coal on Iskaba, the song that got everyone on their feet two years ago. He is back again with a new banger featuring Wizkid himself.

Also, just last 2018 December, we were blessed with a cool listen "turn up" featuring Reekado Banks and Wizkid as well. There is no doubt "Gbese" is going to be a hit

In gbese, we have Wizkid serenading an anonymous lady. The song gives out  jazz vibes, with a hint of saxophone playing at the very end. With the usual Wizkid touch, expect to have an amazing listen.

Nigerian news has it that Wizkid has been featured in new Dj Tunes song titled gbese and it is a must listen

Wizkid features in new Dj Tunes song titled "Gbese"

Nigerian news has it that, Samuel Okwaraji would have been 55 today. Samuel will always be remembered as a hero who died during the course of playing for the betterment of his country

Samuel Okwaraji was born May 19, 1964 to Janet and David Okwaraji in Imo State, Nigeria. He was a brilliant student who got his Masters degree in International law from the Pontifical Lateran University, Rome. However, chose to pursue his passion for football

On August 12, 1889,  Samuel collapsed on the pitch at the 77 minutes game held at the Lagos stadium during the 1990 World cup against Angola.

An autopsy revealed that he died from a congestive heart failure. He was 25 years old.

During his lifetime, he had a successful career in Europe, he played for AS Roma (1984-1985), NK Dinamo Zagreb (1985-1986), Austria Klagenfurt (1986-1987), VfB Stuttgart (1987-1989) and SSV Ulm 1846 (loan) (1987-1988). 

Samuel Okwaraji  after making the Green eagles Squad in 1988, and playing against the indomitable Lions from Cameron in the Nation's Championship. He went ahead to play in the world cup against Angola, where he collapsed and died ten minutes prior to the end of the game.

Google also paid their tribute to the hero with this doodle. Doodle only visible in Nigeria.

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Nigerians pay tribute to a hero , Samuel Okwaraji, who would have turned 55 today but died during the course of playing for the betterment of his country.

Nigerian news has it that Nollywood Actress, Uche Ogbodo has turned to Instagram on her birthday to post nude photos of herself.

on Friday, May 17, the Actress turned 33 and through a caption via Instagram, she encourages people to be themselves, and not waste time wishing to be other people. She wrote:

“It is amazing How We Waste Days, Waste Months, Waste Years, living In other People’s Paradise. Wishing We had Another Persons Life, SAD!

“Why Can’t We STRIFE hard! , PRAY Hard, WORK hard to be the best Version of Ourselves, An Original. People be Busy Showing Off their lives , even their Fake Lives ,things that are important to them on the Gram, Fb, Twitter, And you are Sitting there ,Mopping, Drowning in their lives, wishing that you could be living the life they seem to be living instead of Working your way up to be blessed with the Real MVP lifestyle , My Dear Time waits for no MAN.

“This is your Wake up Call, Be YOURSELF, YOU ARE BORN GREAT, YOU ARE UNIQUE, THE WORLD NEEDS YOU, FIND YOUR OWN PURPOSE”

On another Instagram posts, she described herself to be fierce, bold, courageous and also to be an achiever.

“She is Fierce. She is Simple. She Is Crazy and always have Something to Say.

“She has Flaws, but when she is down she gets right back Up. She Is a Beast in her own Way but Only One word describes Her best… STRONG!” she added.

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Nigerian news has it that Popular Nigerian Actress, Uche Ogbodo, goes nude in a bid to celebrate her 33rd birthday.

Actress Uche Ogbodo goes nude celebrating her birthday

Nigerian news has it that JAMB candidates can now access their UTME results on the portal.

For some time now, there has been an issue with the JAMB's server, preventing millions of candidates across the country, from checking their UTME results.

“Candidates can now check their results on the portal,” spokesman for the examination body, Dr Fabian Benjamin, told NAN.

“They must first log in their profile and then, click on ‘check UTME Examination Results’.”

JAMB released the results of 1,792,719 candidates on Saturday, however, JAMB registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, announced that, due to some violations during the exam, some results of  34,120 candidates have been withheld.

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Nigerian news has it that the JAMB office has revealed new ways as to which candidates can access the portal for their results.

JAMB 2019: Candidates can now Access their Results

Nigerian news has it that popular Nigerian rapper, Naira Marley is still in EFCC custody while zlatan Ibile, a co-rapper, has been freed on what the police called an "administrative bail"

On Friday May 10, Nigerian rappers Naira Marley, Zlatan Ibile and three others were arrested by the Economic Financial Commission (EFCC) on account of some fraud (yahoo) charge against them.

Zlatan release was said to have been facilitated with the help of Davido hiring a Senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

However, Naira Marley is still in custody, and EFCC spokeperson Tony Orilade, made a report saying: 

“There is overwhelming evidence against Naira Marley; so we can’t afford to release him on administrative bail like Zlatan and the three others.

“That Zlatan has been released does not mean they have been discharged and acquitted. Naira Marley is still in our custody and will be charged to court soon and we will make the charges known in an official statement soon.”

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Nigerian news has it that Nigerian rappers Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile have been arrested by the EFCC on account of fraud against them.

Naira Marley still in Police Custody; Zlatan Ibile released

Naira Marley still in EFCC Custody; Zlatan Ibile released 

Nigerian news has it that the popular Night club, Carmelo lounge in Abuja has been demolished by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). 

The building is located at Plot 630 T.O.S Benson Crescent Utako.

The lounge was razed to the ground on Monday morning, after the FCTA claimed the land was a residential area, therefore they violated the land use of act.

The Managing Director of the club Max Eze said “They came here Friday night at about 7pm and marked this place for demolition and today is Monday. By 6.45am, they came and pulled down this structure, there was no prior notice before now.”

However, reports from the AMCC says otherwise, the Coordinator. Umar Shuaibu claimed that contravention letters and quit of notice was sent to the lounge since 2016, and they took no action.

He also disclosed that the land has been planned for to be used as a clinic for the residents of the area rather than for a night club.

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Nigerian news has it that popular night club in Abuja, Caramelo Lounge has been demolished by the FCTA on claims that they violated the land use of act.

FCTA Demolishes Abuja Night Club, Caramelo Lounge

Nigerian news has it that the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has seized Senate President, Bukola Saraki's houses, and also placed him under their watch.

The houses seized, are located at 15a, 15b and 17 MacDonald Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

As a result of a connection to a corruption case back when he was the Governor of Kwara State,  the EFCC is investigating his earnings. Bukola Saraki was governor of Kwara State starting from 2003 to 2011.

Saraki has soon replied to the claim, saying, it is an effort to bring him down, he maintained that it “only reinforced our earlier stated position that their current investigation is mischievous.”

Also, his special Advisor  Yusuph Olaniyonu, released a statement that read: “Our attention has been drawn to the fact that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has marked certain  property belonging to Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, obviously under the claim that they are subject of investigation.

“The action of the EFCC only reinforced our earlier stated position that their current investigation is mischievous, contrary to the tenets of the rule of law and only aimed at settling scores. This position is founded on the fact that these same buildings were the subject of earlier investigations by the EFCC as well as the case initiated by the Federal Government at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

“Also, the case went all the way to the highest court in our country, the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In that case, Saraki was discharged and acquitted because the courts believe the government has no case.”

Nigerian news will keep you abreast of more development on the case, and any update as soon as the EFCC makes another report.

Nigerian news has it that the EFCC has seized Senate President, Bukola Saraki's houses and he is now placed under a surveillance.

EFCC seizes Bukola Sakarki's houses; places him under surveillance too

EFCC seizes Bukola Saraki's houses; places him under surveillance too

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