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  A luxury hotel in Dubai, the UAE, was engulfed in a fire in the evening of December 31, 2015. Multiple floors were immediately affected. The Address hotel is the sixth-tallest building in the city, with 63 floors 302 metres tall. It has about 200 rooms and over 600 apartments. It is located near the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa. Local media say the hotel and the nearby Dubai Mall have been evacuated. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp The fire started on the 20th floor. Photo: Reuters Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp The cause of the fire has not been determined yet. 

President Muhammadu Buhari  held his maiden presidential media chat  today, December 30(yesterday) in the Aso Rock villa in Abuja. Buhari was often criticised for speaking on the crucial issues to foreign media during his frequent trips abroad. The leader of the nation answered questions from a panel of journalists on a number of national issues. The president has given answers to some questions from Nigerians. The panel of interviewers were Kayode Akintemi (Channels TV), Ngozi Anyaegbulam (Media World International), Munir Dan Ali (Daily Trust) and Ibanga Isine. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp On Boko Haram, Chibok girls 1. “We are looking for a credible Boko Haram leadership that will convince us that Chibok girls are alive. Our priority is on orphaned IDPs to get them back to schools, resettle them and giving them hope.” 2. “I am honest with you, I don’t know whether Chibok girls are alive.” 3. “If Boko Haram continues with suici

President Buhari has made it clear to Senators that he will not assent to the Social Media Bill being pushed forward by the senate. President Buhari made his position known through his Senior Special Assistant to Media and publicity Shehu Garba. He said the principle of the bill was inconsistent with democratic ideals of free speech enshrined in the Nigerian constitution, stressing that he had sworn while coming into office to uphold the dictates of the constitution. “He is not averse to lawful regulation, so long as that is done within the ambit of the constitution which he swore to uphold. The President won’t assent to any legislation that may be inconsistent with the constitution of Nigeria”, Garba said. He further explained that without free speech, elected representatives won’t be able to have a good connection with their electorates “As a key component of democratic principles are so emotionally attached to free speech that they would defend it with all their might”, he said.

The Management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta has announced Tuesday, 15th December, 2015 as date for Mop-up examination into all Full-Time and Part-Time National Diploma and Higher National Diploma Programmes of the Polytechnic. The examination, which will hold on Tuesday, 15th December, 2015 by 9 O’clock in the morning, is expected to be attended by candidates, who did not take part in previous examinations but must have completed the online application and screening forms. Entrance into the examination halls shall be based on the provision of the print-out of the completed on-line screening form and photocard. Candidates are enjoined to visit the Polytechnic’s website on www.mapoly.edu.ng

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After being arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) and handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, December 2, 2015, former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki has listed some of his accomplice. According to a source the ex-NSA made some “mind-boggling” revelations on the arms contracts on Tuesday after being arrested. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki makes stunning confessions about accomplice in arms deal scandal A  report by the National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Firearms (NATFORCE) on December 2, that Dasuki aided Boko Haram in the importation of illegal arms and other ammun ition. And in his confession during the interrogation by the EFCC, a source said:  “When Dasuki was brought in, he initially refused to write any statement, alleging that he had been subjected to media trial. “I think the ex-NSA decided not to open up based on the advice o

In a bid to reduce the high unemployment rate in Nigeria and also increase the luxury standard of the populace, Swiss Ulysse Nardin is set to begin the training of youths in the country in the art of whist watch making and repairs. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Ulysse Nardin CEO, Patrik Hoffman In a conversation with Naij.com, Nardin said the training which is in partnership with Zakaa Luxury, would emphasize on capacity building and also pass on the art of wrist watch making to teeming youths in Nigeria. In a similarly, Deremi Ajidahun, the chief executive officer of the, Zakaa Luxury, said that in addition to establishing a Ulysse Nardin Boutique in Abuja, which is the first in Africa, is a big statement in itself, the partners believe in giving back to the community through the training of youths in the art of watch repairs and watch making. Nardin has a long, rich history, full of craftsmanship and tradition; with the partnership it signed for the 45th A

Jose Mourinho's men were comfortable winners in Israel, with Gary Cahill, Willian, Oscar and Kurt Zouma all on target against the home side, who had Tal Ben Haim sent off Goals from  Gary Cahill ,  Willian ,  Oscar  and  Kurt Zouma  gave  Chelsea  a comfortable victory over  Maccabi Tel-Aviv  in Israel on Tuesday.  It was a tale of two centre-backs during the first-half at the Sammy Ofer Stadium where, after Gary Cahill showed fine anticipation to open the scoring, former Chelsea man Tal Ben Haim made the hosts' task even bigger by kicking out at Diego Costa and being sent off on the stroke of the interval. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Maccabi caused Chelsea some moments of discomfort as a tense Jose Mourinho saw his team's early fluency desert them. It was left to Willian, one of Chelsea's star performers in their difficult campaign, to lift a customary free-kick over the defensive wall in the 73rd minute and beyond Predrag Rajkovic – the impressive Ma

A brother of Nnamdi Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra and a leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday, December 1, said that Nigeria is a lawless country. Mazi Prince Kanu said he supports his brother’s action in his quest for the freedom of the Biafra people. Speaking in the Igbo language, Prince said it is important to note that the Nigerian government is yet to give a tangible reason why the Biafra agitator was arrested. He said:  “What he (Nnamdi Kanu) is doing is what should be done .  I support him.” He lamented the continued incarceration of his brother by the State Security Service (SSS) irrespective of a bail granted by the magistrates court. “This shows you the kind of country we live in, one that does not follow due process. If this were a lawful country, he should have been released,”  Prince said. Prince said his family was not happy with the current situation in court. However, he encouraged supporters of the Biafra leader never to re