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Candidates who chose Federal University of Technology, Owerri as First Choice University in the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are hereby invited to apply for an aptitude test, provided such candidates scored a minimum of 180 in their UTME. Those who did not choose FUTO as First Choice University but scored a minimum of 180 in their UTME can also apply. See details in the image attached!

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has donated N5million to the widow and children of Osaze Omorogbe, a community leader killed and burnt by kidnappers for leading security agents to foil their operation. Presenting the cheque to the widow and children on behalf of the Governor at a solemn ceremony at the family’s residence in Isawo, Ikorodu, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Community & Communications, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan praised the late Omoregbe for his heroic role. Bamigbetan was received by the Chairman of the Community Development Association, Mr. Ahmed Yusuf. Reading the condolence message personally signed by the Governor, the Special Adviser said the late Omoregbe paid the supreme sacrifice while responding to the Government’s charge to community development associations to support its effort to rid the state of kidnappers. Part of the condolence message read, “It is with deep grief that I share your sorrow on the unfortunate death ...

Nigerian dancehall king Patoranking, best known for hits like “No kissing baby”, “Girlie O” and “My woman, my everything” is set to perform alongide Tanzanian singer and songwriter Alikiba, who both made their debut on Coke Studio during last year’s season. Patoranking who was paired last year with Tanzania Singer Vanessa Mdee, spoke about their hot collaboration in Nairobi during the show’s recording, Patoranking said: “Big shout out to Coke Studio Africa for having me for a second time – the whole music making experience is always a beautiful experience. Imagine me with a legend like Alikiba? It’s a big one!”. His imagination is now a reality as he and Alikiba are paired to make music which will be produced by top Nigerian music producer Masterkraft. Coke Studio Africa brings artists from different countries and genres together each year, giving upcoming artists an opportunity to work with some of the best talents in the music industry. Its certain that we all...

It has taken Irish born fighter, Conor McGregor 5 whole days to make his first social media post after his Saturday night fight against retired boxer, Floyd Mayweather. McGregor lost the fight in the 10th round in what judges called a 'Technical Knock Out '. In his lenghty post on Instagram a few hours ago, he congratulated Floyd on a well fought match, thanked every member of his team and reflected on how he could have fought better in the bout. See his full post below... Just coming back around after a whirlwind couple of days. Thank you to all the fans for the support of the fight and the event! Without your support we as fighters are nothing so I thank you all!  Thank you to my team of coaches and training partners! I had an amazing team and It truly was an amazing and enjoyable camp, and honestly I feel with just a little change in certain areas of the prep, we could have built the engine for 12 full rounds under stress, and got the bette...

A physically challenged man identified as Sani Labaran, fends for himself and family by driving a tricycle a.k.a 'Keke Napep' and also by controlling traffic in Lagos. Despite his condition, the married father of two made a decision not to beg as some others do to survive. Read his story below as shared by the Humans of Lagos. I have been in Lagos for the past fifteen years. I was a bicycle repairer before then and came here to hustle. Due to my decision not to beg, I started controlling traffic. I've worked around Guiness road, Toyin Street, Olowu and Eko Idumota. Some people give me money when they see me working. I have been disabled for as long as I can remember. If I wasn't, I would have loved to be a soldier. But with things being this way, I still struggle to survive. I have a wife and two children who are in Zamfara with my parents. Asides helping the community to manage the traffic, I also drive a Maruwa. It is not mine so I pay N1500 to the owner ...

Three notorious kidnappers terrorizing Kogi state, particularly Okene axis have been arrested by the State Police Command. The arrested suspects are Mohammed Abdulrazak, Yusuf Abona Jafaru  and Iliyasu Yusuf Nyamida. According to the State Commissioner of Police, Wilson Inalegwu, 'on the 30/08/2017 at about 9am, the Police Officers attached to OKENE Division on pin down duty stopped a Gulf Station Wagon, but the driver refused to stop, and was trying to escape but was given a hot chase by the operatives and eventually intercepted the car and arrested the three suspects at Okene Check point'. The CP added that, 'Items recovered from the suspects include; One Barreta Pistol with six rounds of live ammunition, One Tiger Pistol Revolver with twelve live ammunition, Nine Hand sets of different types, Small box containing surgical implements, One HP Laptop and One Ash colour Gulf station wagon Car with Reg. No. EKP 394 EX, EDO. The suspects will be ar...

Hushpuppi has had enough of those who keep criticizing him over his source of wealth and income.. One of his follower, who felt the need to troll the Malaysian Big Boy slid into Hush’s DM and advised him to limit his spending and lavish lifestyle. Hush, who is an avid consumer of Gucci of course put the follower to her Place. Identified as @mimi_labelle, she sent Hushpuppi a picture of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet and then wrote: “now that’s real money and class. Designer overload is never an attractive look”. Then Hushpuppi gave her the last straw: “ 162 Billion and no Gucci belt, but I have Gucci and I don’t have 162 Billion, it’s a win win. How about your stupid broke stupid ass who don’t have 162 billion and no Gucci belt? YOU ARE A LOSER!!!” Now, that’s mean! See screenshots below;

The Nigerian Army in a joint operation with the Nigerian Air Force has killed five top Boko Haram commanders in the North-east region. In a statement issued by Sani Usman, who is the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, he confirmed that a large number of the terrorists were killed, including five commanders of the group. ‘‘The key Boko Haram terrorists Ameers neutralized within the week during the joint Artillery and Nigerian Air Force air bombardments include; Abu Dujana, Man Tahiru (Deputy to Boko Haram terrorist group Hisba leader), Man Chari, Malam Abdullahi (left) Abu Sa’ad (Right) and Goni Bamanga.” According to him, the operation was carried out based on received information about the location of some suspected top Boko Haram terrorists’ leaders. During the operation, Usman said the Nigerian Army artillery using Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers lobbed many rockets over the suspected location the terrorists’ leaders were hiding.

Annie Idibia took to her snapchat to express her shock at what a lady wore to the club. She shared a photo of the girl who was wearing extreming short bom-short which exposed her butt and captioned it;   "Nawa ooo... Na girl dress like come club...smh!!"

By Paul Harrison BBC UGC and Social News 30 August 2017 Threatening mosquitoes on Twitter could get you banned from the platform A Twitter user in Japan has been banned from using the social networking site for making a death threat against a mosquito. Tweeting abuse would sometimes get you banned from the platform but Twitter's decision to ban user @nemuismywife has attracted ridicule on social media. It started on 20 August when he was repeatedly bitten by a mosquito as he was watching TV. After killing the mosquito, he tweeted: "Where do you get off biting me all over while I'm just trying to relax and watch TV? Die! (Actually you're already dead)." He added a picture of a dead insect to his tweet. Some time later he received a message from Twitter saying his account had been frozen and cannot be reactivated. He set up a new Twitter account, @DaydreamMatcha, to criticise Twitter's decision. He tweeted: "My previous account was permanently frozen...

A suspected ritualist was this afternoon set ablaze by a mob at Challenge bus stop in Mushin. Three suspected ritualist who pretended to be insane were found with ATM cards, phones, and blood stains on their clothes under a tunnel in the area. The mob beat them and in the process, set one of them ablaze. The timely intervention of the police saved the two other suspects from been burnt to death. Five persons have been arrested in connection with the attack.

The hair, skin, smile... So cute!  Her name is Indira Sarai, daughter of fitness instructor, Massy and Willy.  

Iconic singer, Sade Adu's son has had his major surgery which he says enables him to wear clothes which he couldn't wear before. He shared new photos on his Instagram page and captioned it; "So many tops I can wear now that I couldn't before my surgery ? so happs!!" See another photo below...

This coming a lawyer friend who resides in Abiia state.. I'm so so proud of a boerboel that brought down a criminal day before-yesterday in my street -i couldn't believe it-but it truly happened!!! -let me share the picture of the guy that was brought down by this lovely dog is seen below. The male boerboel - unknown The owner of the house drove into his compound and the guy(thief) followed. He came with a Knife and something that looks like a gun but fake- To rob him. unluckily for him. The owners dog attacked him.- almost killed. The guy was brutally bitten. Who say dog no good?

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Russian President, Vladimir Putin has a new lavish holiday home with gold-plated tiles in the swimming pool just a few miles from Russia's border with the West. The new property was revealed by Moscow media saying the sumptuous bolt-hole is part of a complex involving a restored mansion featuring gold plated swimming pool and an underground spa captioned with his initials. Its said to be built on an island in the Vyborg Bay, around 12 miles from the Russian border with Finland and ots stunning. Though Officially it belongs to close friends of the Kremlin but local media in Rusia say it is the latest prestige home in a stunning property portfolio rumoured to be Putin's.

  Suspected criminals in South Africa stripped these cars like fish heads hours after they stole them. Both incidents occurred this week. More photos below...