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John is a University of Lagos-trained journalist who has read almost every novel written by Chinua Achebe, Jeffrey Archer and Dan Brown. He's an expert Scrabble and draughts player who is also excellent at swimming.
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Burkina Faso: Coup Plotter, Diendere Charged With Crimes Against Humanity

Gilbert Diendere, the Burkina Faso general who took power last month in

Woman Arraigned For Trying To Sell Her Baby Over The Internet

A woman in South Africa who was caught trying to sell her

Fake DSS Operative Arrested In Bayelsa; To Face Prosecution

A man parading himself as a DSS operative has been arrested by

FA £50k Fine A “Disgrace” – Jose Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has described his £50,000 fine by the English

Ooni’s Second In Command Dies

The second-in-command to the Ooni of Ife, whose official title is the

Oliseh Likely To Turn Up For CHAN Qualifier – Ibitoye

The Media Officer of the Super Eagles, Toyin Ibitoye said on Friday

Drunk Man Kills Own Mother; Beaten To Coma By Relations

A man in Jos has been beaten to coma by his relations

Borno Is Safe For Corpers – NYSC State Coordinator

The Borno State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Lawal Turawa,

Kidnapped NYSC members in Rivers Regain Freedom

Two out of three National Youth Service Corps members kidnapped in Rivers

(PHOTOS) Alamieyeseigha’s Tomb In Amassoma

A Facebook user, Sony Neme, uploaded these pictures of the tomb at

Boko Haram Wipes Out Mosque In Maiduguri

Scores of worshippers were killed on Thursday evening when suicide bombers believed

Oliseh says he is sick; NFF says he is not

The Media Officer of the Super Eagles, Toyin Ibitoye, has confirmed on

Madrid Legend, Raul To Bow Out Of Football In November

Cosmos of New York forward Raul Gonzalez has disclosed his desire to

Santos Seek FIFA Ban For Former Player, Neymar

There is trouble at home for Barcelona forward, Neymar, as his Brazilian

“Troublesome” Man Burnt To Death For Stabbing Another Man

A man described as “troublesome” by his neighbours has been burnt to

300 US Troops To Combat Boko Haram “A Welcome Development” – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the decision by the government of United

See How Much Police Recovered From Foiled Rivers Bank Robbery

It is no longer news that a Special Anti-Robbery Squad from the

Real Reason Amaechi’s Screening Was Postponed

Indications have emerged concerning the reason the Senate postponed the screening of

These 7 Things Happen When You Read

Reading is a process of learning, and learning is said to be

Twitter Gets New Chairman, And He’s From Google

Twitter Inc. has on Wednesday announced the appointment of Iranian-American, Omid Kordestani

(PHOTOS) Ministerial Screening Day 2

The screening of ministerial nominees continued on the floor of the Nigerian

Church Member Stabs Pastor To Death For Attempted Rape

All hell broke loose in a village in Cross Rivers State earlier

Nomination of Ministers: Art of the Possible?

So, after four months in office, Mr. Buhari finally presents a full

Mourinho Gets FA Ban, £50k Fine For Criticising Referees

Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho has been banned and handed a £50,000 fine

Ministerial Screening: Dalong Advocates Laws Gagging Social Media

The ministerial nominee from Plateau State, Barrister Solomon Dalong has advocated for

100k Abia PDP Members Defect To APC

At least 100,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia

“Brain” Behind Klopp, Assistant Buvac Gets Work Permit

Liverpool fans still cannot believe their fortunes in landing former Borussia Dortmund,

Read Twitter CEO, Dorsey’s Email Laying Off 336 Workers

Newly-confirmed substantive Chief Executive Officer of Twitter Inc., Jack Dorsey sent an

Fashola’s Notable Quotes At The Senate Ministerial Screening

Immediate past governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola was screened by the

NIMASA Denies Security Contract With Tompolo

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has debunked reports that