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56 years, 13 Presidents: Nigeria’s tortuous road to nationhood - KUNLE FALEYI for Punch

 

In the 56 years of Nigeria’s Independence, 13 individuals have ruled the country, out of these, eight were military heads of state, who ruled for a total of 28 years and 349 days. With the exception of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and current President, Muhammadu Buhari, who had ruled as military leaders between 1976 and 1979 and 1983 and 1985 respectively, five others ruled Nigerians as civilian leaders. KUNLE FALAYI writes;

Play boy, Hugh Hefner is alive, despite death scare.

Law enforcement rushed to the Playboy Mansion in LA, California, on Friday when rumors swirled Hugh Hefner may have died. Several news agencies, including TMZ got a tip the Playboy king had passed away. We called law enforcement to confirm or shoot down the story and we were told they were unaware of a death at the Mansion.

Graphic photos of armed Bakassi Strike Force militants killed by troops in Cross River State

This is a statement signed by the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations in regards to militants killed by troops in Cross River State.

"Largely peaceful, widespread inducement and vote buying" Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room assesses Edo state election

The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room, a coalition of civic groups dedicated to monitoring and improving the electoral process in Nigeria, has described the Edo State gubernatorial election as "largely peaceful" marred with incidents of "inducement and vote buying". While commending the high voter turnout, the group noted lamented that the collation of results was a major weakness. Read full press release issued on Thursday, summarizing its observations of the election held on Wednesday.

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian stun in racy leather and lace black outfits at Paris Fashion Week

 
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian have continued their co-ordination in perfect style today, stunning in VERY racy black outfits at Paris Fashion Week. The sisters wore lace, leather and chain-style outfits, as they flashed the flesh for the Buro 24/7 Fashion Forward Initiative in the City of Love.

Rob Kardashian and pregnant fiancee Blac Chyna put break-up rumours to bed.... He also apologizes to sister Kylie Jenner for cellphone drama.

 

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna are putting the breakup rumors to bed... literally!

"Chyna's in bed with me," Rob said while calling into On Air With Ryan Seacrest on Friday.

"OK, so? There we go?" Chyna added.

Well, that certainly makes a statement!

Kidnappers Demand N1.5 Billion For Release Of CBN Governor Emefiele’s Wife

 

The kidnappers who abducted Margaret Emefiele, wife to sitting Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, are demanding N1.5 billion for her release.

Facebook tries to copy Snapchat again?!

Facebook has a long, fairly embarrassing track record of trying to clone Snapchat's features and core appeal. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, is actually doing a pretty decent job at it, but Facebook has been through a number of failed attempts over the last several years. It's not giving up, though.

US election 2016: Trump berates Alicia Machado on Twitter

 

Donald Trump has attacked a former beauty pageant winner who criticised him for alleged sexist and misogynistic remarks as "disgusting".

US protecting Syria jihadist group - Russia's Foreign Minister

 

The US is trying to spare a jihadist group in its attempts to unseat Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov has told the BBC. Lavrov said the US had broken its promise to separate the powerful Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (formerly known as al-Nusra Front) and other extremist groups from more moderate rebels. Jabhat Fateh al-Sham is linked to al-Qaeda.

Repo man may come after Tyga again, for his mum's car.

 
Tyga is about to have a new battle with an old foe -- the repo man -- and this time his poor mother could end up suffering. Tyga has had a long history with the repo man, only just getting off the hook for his repo-ed Ferrari just few weeks back; there by getting a brand new Bentley truck from his gf Kylie Jenner to avoid the constant embarrasment, is back packin heat from the repo man.

Brad Pitt and Anjelina Jolie custody battle: Temporary deal struck!

 
Brad Pitt and Anjelina Jolie  have agreed to a temporary custody deal that was laid down by the Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services(DCFS), and it involves therapists and random drug testing.

World Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury fails drug test for Cocaine!

World Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury fondly called The Gypsie King, the reigning WBA, WBO, IBO, Ring magazine, and lineal heavyweight champion, has tested positive for cocaine according to reports, weeks after pulling out from his heavyweight title defence with Klitschko citing mental issues.

Naira rates today

The Naira rates just keep falling daily! Is this the worst downturn on the valuation of the Naira the country has experienced fueled by an endless pit of corruption in Nigeria, the Giant of Africa?