Below are some of the news stories making headlines today in Nigeria and around the world.
1. As Ramadan starts today, Edeson ONLINE News has urged all Muslims to portray good image that will better our society. During Ramadan, Muslims are advice to refrain from eating or drinking any liquids from sunrise to sunset or involve in sexual intercourse.
2. Yesterday, it was a shameful drama when Thugs invaded Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Speaker. Chidi Lloyd, a lawyer, who represents Emohua constituency has been hospitalized due to the fracas. A new Speaker Hon Evans Bipi has been elected.
3. Taraba State government has sacked 5 commissioners over mismanagement of over N400 million flood relief fund.
4. Nigerian Senators have reject 6 year single tenure for presidents and governors.
5. THREE National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members, kidnapped in Abua Odua Local Government Area of Rivers State, a week ago have regained their freedom.
6. 5 Boko Haram members sentenced to life imprisonment over INEC Bombing and other atrocities.
7. A social networking website www.Traffix.ng has been launched for exclusive reports in Lagos State traffic.
8. It is now in records that Katsina State has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in Nigeria.
9. It is also in records that over 400 Nigerians are in serving in Chinese Jail over drug-related offences.
10. Federal Government of Nigeria has signed Ceased Fire with Boko Haram Sect.
AND NOW, Entertainment NEWS Stories:
11. Popular Yoruba Actresses, Ronke Alausa and Iya Ereko has signed over N20 Million Etisalate Endorsement deal.
12. A Nigerian writer, Tope Folarin has won 2013 Caine Prize for African Writing
13. American celebrities, Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose have secretly married with few friends and family members.
14. Similarly Yoruba Actress Toyin Aimakhu and her sweetheart, actor Adeniyi Johnson got wedded in the court at Ikoyi Marriage Registry over the weekend.
15. Music couple Tunde and Wunmi Obe recently finished building their dream home, a six bedroom mansion with walk in wardrobes, swimming pool, a club called T.W.O lounge which has a bar, large parking space and state of the art furniture. The massive home is said to have cost about N400million to build. Congrats to them.
16. American singer, Lauryn Hill has begin her prison sentence in Connecticut, for tax evasion. She will serve for 3 months.
THAT’S THE END OF THE NEWS.
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