ETISALAT PULLS OUT OF NIGERIA, GIVES 3-WEEK ULTIMATUM FOR A NAME CHANGE

Telecoms group Etisalat has terminated a management agreement with its Nigerian arm and given the business time to phase out the Etisalat brand in Nigeria, the chief executive of Etisalat International told Reuters on Monday.

Nigerian regulators intervened last week to save Etisalat Nigeria from collapse after talks with its lenders to renegotiate a $1.2 billion loan failed.

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Etisalat, with a 45 percent stake in the Nigerian business, said in June it had been ordered to transfer its shares to a loan trustee after the talks had failed.

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CEO of Etisalat International Hatem Dowidar said all UAE shareholders of Etisalat Nigeria, including state-owned investment fund Mubadala, had exited the company and left the board and management.

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He said in an interview with Reuters discussions were ongoing with Etisalat Nigeria to provide technical support, adding that it could continue to use the brand for another three-weeks before phasing it out.

WITH 7 WELL ARTICULATED TWEETS, CYNTHIA MORGAN, CAGES MC-GALAXY

“I WON’T PAY,” NIGERIAN MOVIE DIRECTOR RANTS AFTER UBER CHARGED HIM N20,000 FOR A TRIP

LADY FOUND CUT INTO PIECES, THIS MORNING, ON THE RAIL TRACK IN OSHODI, LAGOS

GETTING IMPREGNATED AT 17 WAS THE FIRST THING I EVER DID RIGHT IN MY LIFE – MAHEEDA

NIGERIAN MUSICIAN, LAMBOGINNY, RAISES ALARM OVER THE PRESENCE OF SOME MAJOR HOLES ON THE EKO BRIDGE IN LAGOS

BRIDE DRIVES HER GROOM TO THEIR WEDDING VENUE, IN A BUS WHERE THEY FIRST MET

Wu Zheng, a Chinese bride, has decided to get behind the wheels of a bus, and drive her husband to the wedding venue. Wu Zheng is a bus driver and it was aboard the coach that she met Mr. Right. 

The bus Wu operated on her wedding day is the same she drives on daily basis. But the vehicle is more than Wu’s “office.” “It’s more like a relative to me,” she said, “I wanted it to witness my big day.” 

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Her move is also a way to steer attention for environmental protection by driving away from the ostentatious wedding convoys, Wu added. 

SEUN KUTI REACTS TO THE VIRAL BIRTHDAY PHOTO OF DANGOTE AND HIS FRIENDS

HUNGRY HACKER WANTS FOOTBALLER ONAZI TO SHOW HIM CONDITIONAL “LOVE.”

POLICE ARREST MAN FOR KILLING A LADY HE INVITED OVER TO HIS HOUSE IN ABA, ABIA STATE

QUEEN ELIZABETH HIRES FIRST EVER BLACK ASSISTANT

A new personal assistant selected by the Queen is set to become the first black equerry in British history. Ghanaian-born Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah has been chosen for the role, one of the most important positions in the royal household. 

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The 38-year-old Afghanistan veteran, known as TA among friends, will start this year. His role as equerry is to support the monarch at official engagements such as regional visits and audiences at Buckingham Palace. 

The Queen’s Equerry is an officer from one of the armed services, who takes on the role for three years. Major Twumasi-Ankrah moved to the UK from Ghana with his parents in 1982 and studied at Queen Mary University of London and the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. 

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He became the first black British Army Officer to be commissioned into the Household Cavalry, and acted as escort commander for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011. 

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The timing of his appointment is significant as the Duke of Edinburgh is to retire from his duties later this year. Twumasi-Ankrah is likely to become the most visible man by the Queen’s side.

MUSIC VETERAN TONY TETUILA SHOWS OFF HIS NEW LOOK

SOMETIMES LADIES CAN BE SHOCKING IN WORDS THEY SAY ABOUT MEN

Don't underate a man no matter how he looks at that moment or his worth. Time changes........Beware of who you make mockery at? Karma never Sleeps......

AFTER 5 YEARS OF TRYING, ACTRESS CHIKA IKE FINALLY GAINS ADMISSION INTO HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL London

“P*SSY FALL YOU,” MAHEEDA TELLS HER DUTCH HUSBAND, AFTER BUYING HER MORE SHARES 

FORMER NIGERIAN MINISTER, MAITAMA SULE, IS DEAD

Former minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Maitama Sule is dead. Sule was said to have been flown out of Kano two days ago to Cairo, in Egypt. The foremost diplomat was reported top have died of a heart-related disease.

NWANKWO AND AMARA KANU CELEBRATE THEIR 14TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 

RAPPER RUGGEDMAN LEFT BAFFLED BY A LADY’S OUTFIT TO AN EVENT

 

DELTA STATE PASTOR CLAIMS GOD USED HIM TO REVIVE A DEAD CHILD

PARENTS LAMENT TORTURE OF 11-YEAR-OLD PUPIL AT COMMAND SCHOOL

Barely nine months into his stay at the Command Secondary School, Ibadan, Oyo State, an 11-year-old JSS 1 pupil, Israel Dada, is down with illness after alleged serial torture in the hands of senior pupils of the school, Punchng reports.

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It was learnt that each time they were punished by the senior pupils, they would be threatened with stiffer punishment if the torture was reported to the school authorities and their parents. 

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It was gathered that matter came to a head on Friday, June 23, when Israel’s father was called on the telephone to come and pick his ailing son. Hitherto chubby Israel was said to have grown lean and had to be rushed to a hospital, where he was admitted and given medication. 

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Israel explained that three days before he fell sick, one Stephen, his hostel mate, who was in SSS I, had complained about a missing wristwatch and summoned all the junior pupils, including him. The victim said Stephen flogged them when he could not find the wristwatch on time. 

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He said, “He later found the wristwatch. Apart from him, other senior pupils, usually beat us. At times they would punish us because we didn’t greet them.” 

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The father, Olushola Dada, said apart from the illness, he had observed that his son was depressed. “He removed his clothes and was going to take a bath when his mother saw scars on his back. He was beaten up as if he was a thief,” the father said.

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Israel’s mother, Olasunkanmi Dada, said she was furious when she saw the scars, adding that the matter had been formally reported to the school management. 

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The Vice Principal of the school, Mr. James Olatunde, who confirmed the torture, said Stephen had been punished and sent to a ‘guardroom’ to serve as a deterrent to other senior pupils. 

ACTRESS ADEWUMI CATCHES HEAT FOR COMMENDING THE LADY WHO ORGANIZED THE MURDER OF POPULAR BAUCHI BLOGGER FOR REFUSING TO MARRY HER

LIONEL MESSI TIES THE KNOT WITH CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART

Lionel Messi married his childhood sweetheart today in a lavish Argentinian ceremony. 

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More than 250 friends and family – including some of football’s biggest names – jetted to Argentina, to watch the sporting star, 30, marry Antonella Roccuzzo, 29, at the plush hotel complex as an alleged family feud threatened to overshadow the day

The couple, who have known each other for some 25 years, banned mobile phones at the event. Staff were also sworn to secrecy and 450 police officers were drafted in for the big day. 

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Samuel Eto’o was the first guest to walk along the red carpet and past the world’s press, followed by Aguero and girlfriend Karina, Cesc Fabregas and fiance Daniella Seeman, Antonella’s best friend, and Argentine national team player Ezequiel Lavezzi. 

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Barcelona teammate Neymar arrived on his own because, according to Argentinian media, he proposed to girlfriend Bruna Marquezine and she said no. 

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Women guests were reportedly encouraged to bring three dresses to avoid clashes or repeats of clothes, or even colours and textures, while male guests were told to take three different types of shirts. 

TOKE MAKINWA BLASTED OVER HER TWEET ABOUT JAY Z’S INFIDELITY

WHY I’M DEFENDING EVANS – OGUNGBEJE

Lagos lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, has justified his decision to defend suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a. Evans, in court.

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Ogungbeje has come under public criticisms for accepting the brief to seek freedom for Evans or have him charged to court, weeks after his arrest. 

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But, speaking with Saturday Sun yesterday, Ogungbeje, accused a section of the media, as well as many Nigerians of being ignorant of the law.

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Citing a judgment delivered by Lord Denning, regarded as the most famous and influential judicial figure of the last century, he noted that it was settled in law that “no matter the bases of the complaints of the cause of your crime, no matter how unpopular is the cause of your crime, no matter how bad is the cause of your crime, the legal practitioner has a duty to take up the cause, if he’s properly briefed and provided that person represents his client within the bounds of law.”

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He added: “That is my answer to your question. So, no matter the public opinion, I have the responsibility to take up the matter. We were properly briefed. So, our action is based on law. 

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And we want to represent our client within the bounds of law, within the confines of law. So, if you for instance, you’re a journalist, if you brief me… you don’t want me to take up your cause, because people are saying negative things about you, or because people have condemned you and found you guilty before the media, that I should not take up your case?

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Look, let me tell you right away. We were briefed two weeks ago. And I told them to give me two weeks to think, whether I would take up the brief or not. I did my consultations. 

We consulted even journalists, you can go and make enquiries. I consulted my people. I consulted senior lawyers. So, have I done what is wrong by taking the cause of my clients? Forget what people say in the court of public of opinion.”

WIZKID USES DAVIDO’S EX, SIRA KANTE, IN A MUSIC VIDEO

FAN CALLS OUT MR. EAZI OVER HIS PERCEIVED JOBLESSNESS

MY DAUGHTER HAS NEVER SEEN HER FATHER BEFORE, SHE KEEPS ASKING ME ABOUT HIM – UCHE OGBODO

Nollywood actress and mother of one, Uche Ogbodo, had a failed marriage with ex-Nigerian Footballer, Ato Ubby. The marriage crashed after a couple of months.

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In a recent interview with Vanguardngr, she spoke about life as a single mom. She said: “As a single mother, life is more fulfilling than it would have been as a single girl without a child. 

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I’m still hoping to find that wonderful human being that would fill the remaining part of my needs. I’m open to anything. Yes, I’m dating, but I haven’t found the one. 

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Back in the days, I used to say this is the kind of man I want and all that but you know, we’re women and when a different kind of man comes and lies to you, you just fall head over heels. 

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In the past, I always painted pictures, but eventually I fell for the wrong person. So, let God give me the kind of man that he knows is best for me.”

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On her relationship with your ex, she said: “We’re not talking. He doesn’t keep in touch, but that’s fine.”

On what fame has robber her of, she said: “Fame has also brought me negative attention from guys in the area of relationship. People tend to fall in love with the you on TV and not the real you. 

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And when they get to know the real you, they might not like it, but still stick around just because you’re famous. And then you end up hurting each other, because the relationship is fake and based on fantasy.”

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On the babymama trend, she said: “I’m a single mother already. It happened by fate. I never wanted it to happen this way. I wanted to be married. I think it’s an individual thing. I don’t judge people. 

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I want to get married. I need a partner in my life, because I don’t think I want to spend the rest of my life alone with my children. Even at this age, my daughter keeps asking me about her father. She has never seen him. 

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This isn’t what I want and it hurts me sometimes. But what can I do and I am hoping that I can get a good daddy for my daughter. I pray that someday I will be able to say to my daughter ‘This is your daddy’, because every time she asks I never say anything.”

I’M A BABYMAMA BECAUSE MY SON’S FATHER IS A SHAMELESS PRETENDER – ACTRESS AMANDA EBEYE

The actress recently had a baby in Canada and was bashed by many who felt it was ‘bad’ for her to have a child outside wedlock. But in an exclusive chat with Saturday Beats, the actress gave reasons why she did not get married to the father of her child. 

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She said: “I did not marry the father of my child because he is not my husband and he is not meant to be. I could have been in the most useless relationship right now if I wanted but I told myself instead of giving my son this shameless pretender and liar of a man as a father, I would take care of him and he will be fine. 

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I tell you that since I took that stance, I’ve not looked back for one day and God keeps giving me the strength to move on. If it is God’s, one day a good man will come and you’ll be invited to my wedding but for now, I’m single and all that matters to me is my son.”

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Reacting to the backlash she received after welcoming her baby, she said: “I didn’t feel bad because we are all entitled to our opinions. Most people don’t know what other people go through but they are fast to bury them. 

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We all hide behind our beautiful make-up and clothes that people forget that we all cry sometimes. And the most painful part is that it is mostly women that do these criticisms. 

Some are even going through worse situations but they come on social media, wearing make-up and fine clothes and start commenting but when they go home, their husbands would slap them for not cooking their food early, and they receive it with smiles, walk away and say I’m fighting for my man. Hypocrites!”