Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

Catalan lawmakers voted Friday to declare independence from Spain, as Madrid vowed in turn to "restore legality" and quash the region's secessionist bid.
With thousands of pro-independence activists gathered outside, the regional parliament in Barcelona passed a resolution to "declare Catalonia an independent state in the form of a republic".

Police nab 15 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers

The police on Friday in Rijani, Kaduna State, paraded 15 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers who were in possession of fire arms.
The Force Spokesman, CSP. Jimoh Moshood, paraded the suspects before newsmen.
Moshood said that the first group of the suspects comprised six persons who killed a lawyer, Mr Sheriiff Yazid, and kidnapped his wife along the Kaduna-Abuja highway.

The rise and rise of Aruna Quadri

There is much to be excited about in the steady growth of Aruna Quadri into a major player on the International Table Tennis circuit.The 29-year-old, just this month, created an admirable record: becoming the first Nigerian player to win an International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Tour title with victory in the Polish Open. That achievement also makes him the first African player to win such a title outside of Africa’s shores. The message is clear: this is without a doubt one to watch.

NIPOST targets 2020 to move to multiple product organization

Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) has begun move to reposition the organization from a mono-product organization into a multiple product organization by 2020. Barrister Adebisi Adegbuyi, the postmaster general / CEO of NIPOST, speaking during a retreat organized to prepare staff and stakeholders for the expected changes stated that the Strategic Roadmap tagged ‘NIPOST Vision 2020’ was a product of several months of intensive work, which started at Ogere retreat held on May 22, 2017.

NCC moves to checkmate SIM Swap fraud

Ms Helen Obi, Head of Zonal Operations, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday said that the commission has put in place a regulation to checkmate SIM Swap fraud.

Obi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos.
A SIM is a smart card inside a mobile phone, carrying identification number unique to the owner.
While SIM Swap is the process of replacing your existing SIM with a new SIM and moving your existing number, data etc. to a new SIM.

Death toll now 15 in Boko Haram raid on Nigeria soldiers

Nigerian soldiers prepare to head off in search of Boko Haram militants outside Maiduguri, in northeast

Seven more bodies have been found after a Boko Haram raid on a military camp in northeast Nigeria, a security source told AFP on Friday.
Militant fighters stormed the base at Sasawa village, some 45 kilometres from the Yobe state capital, Damaturu, on Tuesday, in the third such attack on the military in two weeks.

Juve fear Milan as big guns jostle for top spot

Massimiliano Allegri has warned Juventus to expect a mauling from AC Milan as Serie A resumes on Saturday with just three points separating the top four teams.
After a week overshadowed by accusations of racism and anti-semitism in Italian football — Lazio fans having posted a photo of Anne Frank in a Roma jersey — the focus returns to action on the pitch where all is to play for.

Guinness Nigeria grows revenue by 30% in 2017 first quarter

Guinness Nigeria Plc has posted 30 per cent growth in revenue for the first quarter ended Sept. 30, 2017, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports.

The company in a result declared on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday, said that the revenue stood at N29.9 billion compared to N23.02 billion achieved in the comparative period of 2016.
The company’s gross profit during the period under review grew by 24 per cent as against pre-tax loss profit of N2.12 billion recorded in the comparative period of 2016.

NDLEA destroys 14,168kg of illicit drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Command in Oyo State, on Friday, disclosed that it had destroyed over 14,168 kilogrammes of assorted forfeited illicit drugs seized within the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mrs Mutiat Okuwobi, said in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, that the drugs were worth N100 million.

Akeredolu flags off distribution of 2.9million insecticide nets in Ondo

Treated mosquito nets. PHOTO: Voice of Nigeria

Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Friday in Akure flagged off the distribution of 2.9 million long lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets to residents of the state.
Akeredolu, who was represented by Dr Jibayo Oyewole, the Special Adviser on Health Matters to the governor, noted that malaria still remained a major public health problem in Nigeria despite preventable measures.

Buhari apologises as security operatives deny lawmakers access to Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday apologised to members of the National Assembly who were denied access to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Trouble began when the principal officers of the National Assembly who were scheduled to attend a dinner at the Presidential Banquet Hall on the invitation of President Buhari were denied access to the venue by operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) mounting the pilot gate leading to the villa.

DAVIDO HAS FINALLY SPOKEN ABOUT THE DEATH OF HIS FRIEND, TAGBO.

The singer took to his Snapchat where he dropped some emotional messages about the death of his friend.

Kevin oluwaseun Gabrie the founder of Question mark record label endorse Stars entertainment magazine

Kevin oluwaseun Gabriel c.e.o Tudorhill Biz System Ltd Vice Chairman of the Local Goverment. at Apapa Local Government Council also the founder of  Question mark record label and team Stars entertainment magazine as he endorse the magazine

Beverly Hills lawyer, Adam Sack has said victims of the Las Vegas shooting, which occurred on Sunday night, could sue the Mandalay Bay hotel where the deranged killer stayed at for millions.

The attack carried out by Stephen Paddock, 64, from inside a suite in Mandalay Bay Hotel led to the death of 59 people with over 500 concertgoers still recovering from bullet sustained injuries.

'I respect M.I but it ends there' - Vector opens up on his alleged beef with M.I

Vector has addressed his alleged beef with fellow rapper M.I Abaga in a new interview.
Recall that last month, Nigeria's finest rappers dragged each other on Instagram over MI Abaga's podcast with Pulse TV where he gave an unpleasant response when asked why there hasn't been a collabo between himself and Vector.

INEC releases timetable for Ekiti State Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for Ekiti State Governorship Election coming up in 2018. The electoral body on Thursday, announced that the gubernatorial election will be held on July 14th, 2018.

Lagos Police commissioner invites Davido and Caroline Danjuma over Tagbo's death

The death of Tagbo Umeike and the unclear circumstances surrounding it has been a hot topic in the Nigerian Entertainmnet Industry since Monday night and the fact that Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma came on social media to finger Davido in his death made it more messy.

18 Things you need to know to enable you know who is X-TWO J

Who is X-TWO J? 18 Things you need to know to enable you know who X-TWO J is + [Exclusive] Newly released Pictures ThankGod Kelechi Johnny popularly known as ‘X-TWO J’ who is currently making good moves on his career and with his trending song entitled "LOVE YOU LIKE",