lucky boy

Controversial footballer, Emmanuel Adebayor was released by his club, Tottenham FC of London earlier this season but he is still being paid £100K-a-week by the club according to the terms of his contract which runs out next year June. He also earns about £75k-a-week from Manchester City under the terms of the contract that took him to Spurs. By June next year, he would have earned a whopping £5.25million for clubs he no longer plays for. He's lounging at home and making all this money Since being released, he has been enjoying life back in native Togo and Ghana and posting pics o... more »

elites talking

Read the press statement below... The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, condemn in totality the unusual rapid readings and debate in which the bill to jail social media users got from the Nigerian senate of the 8th National Assembly within a week, where we have pending volatile issues turning the nation down that needs their urgent attentions as stakeholder. With the decision of the senate to have allow for reading and referring to committee of ethics and privilege, a bill which infringe on the right and freedom of information of Nigerian masses, it has exposed the u... more »

experience 2015

The clock is rapidly ticking as House on the Rock church, host of the world's biggest gospel concert, welcome the batch of international artistes and ministers lined up for performance at the 10th edition of The Experience 2015; holding today Friday, 4th of December from 7:00pm till 6am at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Don Moen, Donnie McClurkin and others arrived Lagos Thursday evening and will be present at the Experience 2015 Press Conference which kicks off the event, to be held at Eko Hotel Conference Centre 9.00am today. Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker and Kim Burrell, Jes... more »

entertainment

The biggest,classiet and best boutique in the Eastern Nigeria called House of Freeda at House of Freeda Mall MCC Road in Owerri is organizing RedBall Xmas party in partnership with Yankee Entertainment on 22nd December 2015 featuring Patoranking, Soundsultan, Igodye and others.

football matter

FIFA's executive committee outlined new proposals at the news conference held in Zurich yesterday, including making sure there are at least six women on the newly-devised FIFA council, limiting presidential terms to a maximum of three and increasing the World Cup to 40 teams. The proposal to increase the tournament by eight sides is on the agenda for the executive committee as part of a package of reforms for the world governing body. The move would mean an extra 32 matches in the group stage, adding another week to the 31-day tournament. It would take the total number of matches t... more »

austerity

Some governors have indicated plans to reduce the N18,000 minimum wage or downsize the civil service in their state. This plan was made known to newsmen by the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari after a meeting with President Buhari at the State house Abuja yesterday December 3rd. Yari said the declining oil price which has affected the revenue generation of the country has in turn reduced the Federal allocations state governors get to address issues such as Salaries in their state. The NGF Chairman said some state governors that have come out to say th... more

nigerian politics

Some thugs in Kogi state have burnt down the INEC office in Dekina local government area of the state. The thugs arrived the INEC office this morning at about 5am, shooting sporadically and then setting the office ablaze. This action comes barely 24 hours after the supplementary governorship election in the state is to take place. It's happening tomorrow December 5th.

evil

At least 12 people were killed and several others injured in the early hours of Friday Dec. 4th when a Molotov cocktail was hurled into in a nightclub in Cairo, Egypt security official said. One of the officials said the attacker was an employee who had been fired from the nightclub in the Agouza area. Cairo-based Lilian Wagdy tweeted: Initial reports suggest Agouza Molotov attack was a fight between thugs that spiraled out of control, not terrorism-related. State-run media outlet MENA quoted an unnamed security official as saying three men on a motorcycle threw Molotov cocktails... more »

Naija former Presido

Former President Jonathan, who is the chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to Tanzania arrived the country yesterday and during a press conference, advised the country's National Electoral Commission and political parties to ensure a peaceful and transparent election.. The success of these elections depends on every stakeholder playing their part in a peaceful, inclusive and transparent manner. The Commonwealth has every confidence in the people of Tanzania to achieve that. During our time in Tanzania, we will seek to assess the pre-election environment, polling day... more

Neglect

Gbagyi community members in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja yesterday staged a peaceful protest in front of the National Assembly expressing their disappointment at the non inclusion of an Abuja indigine in the ministerial list. Dressed in their traditional attire, the protesters called on President Buhari to have a rethink and include them in government appointments. "We are here to say we have been marginalized beyond what we can bear. We can not sit down and people come from all over the country to rule us as ministers. So we should have a minister like every other state. A... more »

Event management

How to create events that rock

Gone are the days when a beautifully decorated hall, an abundance of food and happy guests were all it took to declare an event successful. From private parties to weddings and corporate events, individuals and companies are concerned about hosting events that remain the topic of discussion long after the event is over. There is an expectation for precision in the execution of ideas and/or return in value for the money spent on the event. This realization has informed an increasing demand for the services of professional Event Planners or Event Managers and a massive influx of p... more »

love story

Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh has revealed the day he met his wife,actress Damilola Adegbite was the best day of his life. Read excerpts from his interview with Encomium It was the best day of my life, now that I think back. She made an impression the minute she came in and if someone told me that was my wife, I would have said, oh! you joking. But it was magic at first sight. Damilola knows how to steal attention when she needs to and I think we hit it off right from there. We were great friends. We went through friendship, then working as colleagues, then being involved. So, I’ve ... more »

Nigerian politics

The National Assembly and State House of Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Jos, Plateau state yesterday sacked the member representing Langtang South constituency in the state Assembly, Vincent Bulus, of PDP and also barred him for life from contesting elections. Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Akeredolu, while delivering her judgment on a petition filed by APC candidate Danladi Jackson challenging his eligibility to contest in an election, said Bulus was not qualified to contest any election because he had been convicted of an offence in line with Section 107(1)(d... more »

ministerial nominee

During his screening at the senate yesterday, Ministerial nominee, Adebayo Shittu from Oyo state, said he will not like to comment much on Boko Haram and their activities because he still has a family to cater for. According to him, the sect members have in time past killed anyone who spoke openly against them and so he wanted to be careful. This apparently did not sit well with former Aviation minister, Femi Fani Kayode who took to his Facebook page to slam Shittu. What he wrote after the cut..

serious case

A jihadi who appears to stand no more than three-foot tall has been pictured posing with machine guns in Syria. The 'little person', nicknamed by a journalist as 'Al-Chihuahua' is understood to have joined terror group Jabhat Al-Nusra which has links to Al Qaeda. The pictures of the tiny Jihadi were posted to Twitter by Arabic journalist Leith Abou Fadel, who is editor in chief of English language news site Al-Masdar news.

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike receiving prayers from a clergy man at the Government house in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike receiving prayers from a clergy man at the Government house in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

Press statement from EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 arrested a suspected serial fraudster, Dr. Kunle Adeshola, who issued a forged draft to the tune of N3.29billion, in a phony land deal. The suspect, who presented himself as Director, Corporate and Management Service, Amazon Inc., had allegedly entered a contract with Atkan Services Nigeria Limited for the purchase of 50 units of flats in different locations within the FCT, Abuja and subsequently presented a Deutsche Bank, "bank draft" no 081758 in the sum of $19.930, 900.00... more »

Press statement from EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 arrested a suspected serial fraudster, Dr. Kunle Adeshola, who issued a forged draft to the tune of N3.29billion, in a phony land deal. The suspect, who presented himself as Director, Corporate and Management Service, Amazon Inc., had allegedly entered a contract with Atkan Services Nigeria Limited for the purchase of 50 units of flats in different locations within the FCT, Abuja and subsequently presented a Deutsche Bank, "bank draft" no 081758 in the sum of $19.930, 900.00... more »

According to a LIB source, Lagos State University Student Union Government locked the school gate this afternoon over reported mass failure of students. Vehicles are not allowed in or out. More photos after the cut...

According to a LIB source, Lagos State University Student Union Government locked the school gate this afternoon over reported mass failure of students. Vehicles are not allowed in or out. More photos after the cut...

A 15 Million Naira wedding and a luxury honeymoon is about to land at the doorsteps of not one, but two lucky couples! Yes! Noye & Emmanuel from Lagos and Blessing & George from Abuja are the winners of My Big Nigerian Wedding Season 2 and now their dreams are about to come true. If you recall, last year, we saw the amazing wedding of Yemisi & Yomi, the first ever winners of this awesome competition for couples and we were not disappointed. Definitely, Season 2 will be bigger and better. Blessing & George will be getting married on 28th August 2015 at The Pearl Arena @ Emerald Par... more »

A 15 Million Naira wedding and a luxury honeymoon is about to land at the doorsteps of not one, but two lucky couples! Yes! Noye & Emmanuel from Lagos and Blessing & George from Abuja are the winners of My Big Nigerian Wedding Season 2 and now their dreams are about to come true. If you recall, last year, we saw the amazing wedding of Yemisi & Yomi, the first ever winners of this awesome competition for couples and we were not disappointed. Definitely, Season 2 will be bigger and better. Blessing & George will be getting married on 28th August 2015 at The Pearl Arena @ Emerald Par... more »

A woman with Vitilogo got a tattoo as a response to people's stares. After deciding to stop hiding her vitiligo, Tifanny Posteraro, 24, decided to take direct action to deal with the unwanted attention she received. She had the words 'It's called vitiligo' tattooed across her forearm after ditching the thick foundation she'd been wearing for years and deciding she had nothing to hide. Tiffany spent 17 years covering up her body and wearing thick make-up to avoid cruel comments about the condition, which causes pale patches to develop on the skin due to a lack of melanin. But a cha... more »

A woman with Vitilogo got a tattoo as a response to people's stares. After deciding to stop hiding her vitiligo, Tifanny Posteraro, 24, decided to take direct action to deal with the unwanted attention she received. She had the words 'It's called vitiligo' tattooed across her forearm after ditching the thick foundation she'd been wearing for years and deciding she had nothing to hide. Tiffany spent 17 years covering up her body and wearing thick make-up to avoid cruel comments about the condition, which causes pale patches to develop on the skin due to a lack of melanin. But a cha... more »

Alanna Allen loves her job. As manager of five hairdressing salons in Surrey, the 29-year-old has worked her way up and now heads a team of ten stylists. She is one of the UK's top colourists. To remain at the very top of her game, she's also made a drastic – some might say alarming – decision. Like a growing number of women, she uses hormones, intended as contraception, to switch off her monthly periods and stop them disrupting her career.She tells Daily Mail 'I've not had a period for seven years now, and I've never looked back,' The best thing for me is the convenience. When you'... more »

Alanna Allen loves her job. As manager of five hairdressing salons in Surrey, the 29-year-old has worked her way up and now heads a team of ten stylists. She is one of the UK's top colourists. To remain at the very top of her game, she's also made a drastic – some might say alarming – decision. Like a growing number of women, she uses hormones, intended as contraception, to switch off her monthly periods and stop them disrupting her career.She tells Daily Mail 'I've not had a period for seven years now, and I've never looked back,' The best thing for me is the convenience. When you'... more »

The Presidency yesterday cautioned against dragging the name of President Muhammadu Buhari into the controversy over how a leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Ahmed Al-Assir, got a Nigerian visa. A presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, said yesterday that it was mischievous to drag the person of President Muhammadu Buhari into how the ISIS chief secured the visa. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for a full report on the case and it is investigating it.But it is mischievous for anyone to attempt to drag the person of President Muhammadu Buhari int... more »

The Presidency yesterday cautioned against dragging the name of President Muhammadu Buhari into the controversy over how a leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Ahmed Al-Assir, got a Nigerian visa. A presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, said yesterday that it was mischievous to drag the person of President Muhammadu Buhari into how the ISIS chief secured the visa. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for a full report on the case and it is investigating it.But it is mischievous for anyone to attempt to drag the person of President Muhammadu Buhari int... more »

I have seen this picture and it went viral.Didn't know ace comedian,Ali Baba actually took the shot.He just revealed he did today.. The caption is funny though..

I have seen this picture and it went viral.Didn't know ace comedian,Ali Baba actually took the shot.He just revealed he did today.. The caption is funny though..

Muslim women in Morocco are demanding a female-only beach so they can enjoy the summer weather without having to worry about keeping their bodies covered. The women's rights group are campaigning to have their own beach where they can sunbathe with their burkas off - without ‘disobeying Allah’ or ‘being sexually harassed’. But the move has sparked controversy in the country - as liberals and traditionalists have clashed over the campaign. Feminist Noor Alhoda said they are a 'conservative' group, who want to be able to both go to the beach and conform with Islamic law - as Isla... more »

Muslim women in Morocco are demanding a female-only beach so they can enjoy the summer weather without having to worry about keeping their bodies covered. The women's rights group are campaigning to have their own beach where they can sunbathe with their burkas off - without ‘disobeying Allah’ or ‘being sexually harassed’. But the move has sparked controversy in the country - as liberals and traditionalists have clashed over the campaign. Feminist Noor Alhoda said they are a 'conservative' group, who want to be able to both go to the beach and conform with Islamic law - as Isla... more »

A Swedish woman has revealed how she is in love with mass murderer , Anders Breivik and 'wouldn't want to be without' him. The woman, who is in her 20s and goes by the name 'Victoria', says her heart belongs to the man who carried out Norway's worst peace time killing since the Second World War. Breivik killed 77 people on July 22, 2011, when he set off a bomb near the government offices in Oslo and then opened fire on a Labour youth summer camp on the island of Utoya. He is currently serving a 21-year sentence, which can be extended if he is still considered a danger to society. ... more »

A Swedish woman has revealed how she is in love with mass murderer , Anders Breivik and 'wouldn't want to be without' him. The woman, who is in her 20s and goes by the name 'Victoria', says her heart belongs to the man who carried out Norway's worst peace time killing since the Second World War. Breivik killed 77 people on July 22, 2011, when he set off a bomb near the government offices in Oslo and then opened fire on a Labour youth summer camp on the island of Utoya. He is currently serving a 21-year sentence, which can be extended if he is still considered a danger to society. ... more »

A girl says she doesn't know you and you're still insisting y'all are dating? Despite being roasted by Rihanna, Matt stands by his story. Below is what he told Jim Rome, in a new interview "You live and you learn. When you’re in a situation like this and, you know, you just learn. You just got to keep stuff to yourself obviously. But the way I’m putting it right now, I’m too grown to lie, you know what I mean. It is what it is, I’m going to let this blow by like everything else blows by.” “What can you do? At the end of the day we’re all grown-ups. Like I said I’m too grown to be... more »

A girl says she doesn't know you and you're still insisting y'all are dating? Despite being roasted by Rihanna, Matt stands by his story. Below is what he told Jim Rome, in a new interview "You live and you learn. When you’re in a situation like this and, you know, you just learn. You just got to keep stuff to yourself obviously. But the way I’m putting it right now, I’m too grown to lie, you know what I mean. It is what it is, I’m going to let this blow by like everything else blows by.” “What can you do? At the end of the day we’re all grown-ups. Like I said I’m too grown to be... more »

The Nigerian Army have recalled about 3000 soldiers that were relieved of their jobs because they refused to fight Boko Haram. The soldiers refused fighting the sect because they said they lacked the appropriate weapons to engage the sect members and win the battle. According to Daily Trust, the soldiers are currently being screened at the Jaji military cantonment in Kaduna State. “The soldiers are all there in Jaji cantonment awaiting their turns to be screened by the committee and whoever scales through might be recalled. It was their prayer that if General Muhammadu Buhari becom... more »

The Nigerian Army have recalled about 3000 soldiers that were relieved of their jobs because they refused to fight Boko Haram. The soldiers refused fighting the sect because they said they lacked the appropriate weapons to engage the sect members and win the battle. According to Daily Trust, the soldiers are currently being screened at the Jaji military cantonment in Kaduna State. “The soldiers are all there in Jaji cantonment awaiting their turns to be screened by the committee and whoever scales through might be recalled. It was their prayer that if General Muhammadu Buhari becom... more »

President Buhari has appointed Tunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Until his appointment, Mr Fowler was the Chief Executive Officer /Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue from 2005 to 2014. He had his higher education in the United States where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Business Administration degree from the California State University. He will serve as Acting Executive Chairman of FIRS until his appointment is confirmed by the Senate.

President Buhari has appointed Tunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Until his appointment, Mr Fowler was the Chief Executive Officer /Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue from 2005 to 2014. He had his higher education in the United States where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Business Administration degree from the California State University. He will serve as Acting Executive Chairman of FIRS until his appointment is confirmed by the Senate.

He spent the night with popular transgender Shauna Brooks who shared the pic on her instagram page. Shauna was born male but removed his eggplant & got artificial vagina. Don't know if it works like a real woman's vagina works. Anyway, if this guy is messing with her, is he straight or gay?

He spent the night with popular transgender Shauna Brooks who shared the pic on her instagram page. Shauna was born male but removed his eggplant & got artificial vagina. Don't know if it works like a real woman's vagina works. Anyway, if this guy is messing with her, is he straight or gay?

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday that,"in a matter of weeks" the, Federal Government is set to begin the trial of persons alleged to have stolen from the national coffers, The President spoke while addressing members of the National Peace Committee, led by a former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.According to a statement by Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina,the president was quoted as telling Abubakar and members of his committee that his administration that... “Those who have stolen th... more »

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday that,"in a matter of weeks" the, Federal Government is set to begin the trial of persons alleged to have stolen from the national coffers, The President spoke while addressing members of the National Peace Committee, led by a former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.According to a statement by Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina,the president was quoted as telling Abubakar and members of his committee that his administration that... “Those who have stolen th... more »

A baby less than two weeks old who is battling pneumonia has been stabbed in the head with a 12inch knife by another hospital patient. The 11-day-old tot is fighting for his life after the shocking attack that left the blade stuck 11cm into his brain as he slept in a hospital ward with his mother close-by. Frantic doctors in Vietnam performed a life-saving operation to remove the massive knife from his head.The horrific attack on the child, who has not yet been named, just missed his eye. Mum, Vo Thi Hong Duyen, 32, described the moment she allegedly saw 51-year-old Nguyen Thi Van,... more »

A baby less than two weeks old who is battling pneumonia has been stabbed in the head with a 12inch knife by another hospital patient. The 11-day-old tot is fighting for his life after the shocking attack that left the blade stuck 11cm into his brain as he slept in a hospital ward with his mother close-by. Frantic doctors in Vietnam performed a life-saving operation to remove the massive knife from his head.The horrific attack on the child, who has not yet been named, just missed his eye. Mum, Vo Thi Hong Duyen, 32, described the moment she allegedly saw 51-year-old Nguyen Thi Van,... more »

The actress who got married to Linus Idahosa in 2012 got pregnant in 2015.In an interview with Genevieve magazine, she explained the reason for the wait... *“Waiting this long to have a baby is a personal choice and God ultimately decides. You have to be ready mentally and physically. I had a lot of films I was shooting and I was travelling a lot too. My movie is out now and I cannot even promote it across Africa like I wanted to do because I am stuck in one place. * *“It’s also God’s timing. Neither my husband nor I were pressured. I feel this is the right time for it to happen.... more »

The actress who got married to Linus Idahosa in 2012 got pregnant in 2015.In an interview with Genevieve magazine, she explained the reason for the wait... *“Waiting this long to have a baby is a personal choice and God ultimately decides. You have to be ready mentally and physically. I had a lot of films I was shooting and I was travelling a lot too. My movie is out now and I cannot even promote it across Africa like I wanted to do because I am stuck in one place. * *“It’s also God’s timing. Neither my husband nor I were pressured. I feel this is the right time for it to happen.... more »

This commercial bus was involved in an accident at Lekki 2nd toll gate, thankfully no life was lost but a police officer (seen on the ground) was badly injured though. More photos after the cut..

This commercial bus was involved in an accident at Lekki 2nd toll gate, thankfully no life was lost but a police officer (seen on the ground) was badly injured though. More photos after the cut..

As part of Grafton Entertainment’s 10th year anniversary events, the company, in conjunction with 001 Entertainment, will be hosting a comedy and music concert tagged – ‘Funny King’ on September 13th. According to Mr. Tonye Ibiama, the concert will not only celebrate the achievement of the company since inception, it will also be an opportunity to showcase the company’s managed PH based comedian, popularly known as Prince Hezekiah, as well as other artistes, including the wave making Mr. 2Kay. Prince Hezekiah who was awarded the Rivers State Ambassador for tourism in 2013 by the Ri... more »

As part of Grafton Entertainment’s 10th year anniversary events, the company, in conjunction with 001 Entertainment, will be hosting a comedy and music concert tagged – ‘Funny King’ on September 13th. According to Mr. Tonye Ibiama, the concert will not only celebrate the achievement of the company since inception, it will also be an opportunity to showcase the company’s managed PH based comedian, popularly known as Prince Hezekiah, as well as other artistes, including the wave making Mr. 2Kay. Prince Hezekiah who was awarded the Rivers State Ambassador for tourism in 2013 by the Ri... more »

2007 Gulder Ultimate search winner, Dominic Mudabai Jnr had his traditional wedding to Tope Akinmade on Sunday August 9th. Congrats to them. Continue to see more photos

2007 Gulder Ultimate search winner, Dominic Mudabai Jnr had his traditional wedding to Tope Akinmade on Sunday August 9th. Congrats to them. Continue to see more photos

If you're eating - sorry o! :-) Unfortunately, this is the toilet in the old medical hostel, Choba campus UNIPORT. Unbelievable!

If you're eating - sorry o! :-) Unfortunately, this is the toilet in the old medical hostel, Choba campus UNIPORT. Unbelievable!

Speaking to Genevieve magazine, the pregnant actress, who got married in 2012, said; "Waiting this long to have a baby is a personal choice, and God ultimately decides. You have to be ready mentally and physically. I had a film I was shooting and I was traveling a lot to, My movie is out now, and I cannot even promote it across Africa like I wanted to, because am stuck in one place. It's also Gods timing, neither my husband nor I were pressurized. I feel this is the right time for it to happen. Right after we got married, I was on set shooting. but this year is different. It's the ... more »

Speaking to Genevieve magazine, the pregnant actress, who got married in 2012, said; "Waiting this long to have a baby is a personal choice, and God ultimately decides. You have to be ready mentally and physically. I had a film I was shooting and I was traveling a lot to, My movie is out now, and I cannot even promote it across Africa like I wanted to, because am stuck in one place. It's also Gods timing, neither my husband nor I were pressurized. I feel this is the right time for it to happen. Right after we got married, I was on set shooting. but this year is different. It's the ... more »

Chris Brown is reportedly demanding a second paternity test after his babymama Nia Guzman asked a judge to order supervised visits with him and their daughter Royalty claiming the child's safety was at risk during visits with Chris following the robbery at his home. According to Nia's attorney, who spoke with Hollywood Life, Chris recently asked a judge to order a second paternity test so he can be sure once and for all that Royalty is his daughter. This is coming a month after the singer took legal steps to establish paternity and have his name placed on Royalty's birth certificat... more »

Chris Brown is reportedly demanding a second paternity test after his babymama Nia Guzman asked a judge to order supervised visits with him and their daughter Royalty claiming the child's safety was at risk during visits with Chris following the robbery at his home. According to Nia's attorney, who spoke with Hollywood Life, Chris recently asked a judge to order a second paternity test so he can be sure once and for all that Royalty is his daughter. This is coming a month after the singer took legal steps to establish paternity and have his name placed on Royalty's birth certificat... more »

A 29-year-old fashion designer, Okechukwu Kingsley Ajaero was apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for being in possession of forty-four (44) wraps of cocaine weighing 850grammes. Ajaero was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos during the inward screening of passengers on a Qatar Airline flight.He excreted all 44 wraps of cocaine. According to NDLEA Airport commander Hamza Umar,the trafficker who hails from Abia state, said he was coming from Sao Paulo with cocaine. The suspect said he was compelled to come to N... more »

A 29-year-old fashion designer, Okechukwu Kingsley Ajaero was apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for being in possession of forty-four (44) wraps of cocaine weighing 850grammes. Ajaero was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos during the inward screening of passengers on a Qatar Airline flight.He excreted all 44 wraps of cocaine. According to NDLEA Airport commander Hamza Umar,the trafficker who hails from Abia state, said he was coming from Sao Paulo with cocaine. The suspect said he was compelled to come to N... more »

The Emir of Kanu Mallam Lamido Sanusi is in Aso Rock as he meets with President Buhari...More below

The Emir of Kanu Mallam Lamido Sanusi is in Aso Rock as he meets with President Buhari...More below

Read the press statement below... Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has taken a swipe at the Federal Government anti-corruption stance, describing it as mere noise-making, witch-hunt and diversionary tactic to hoodwink the public into overlooking the seeming failure of the government to deliver on its electoral promises. The governor said; “If President Buhari knows exactly where the stolen funds are kept and who looted the funds, he does not need all these public announcements. Rather, he should make public names of the looters and bring back the purported stolen funds, loc... more »

Read the press statement below... Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has taken a swipe at the Federal Government anti-corruption stance, describing it as mere noise-making, witch-hunt and diversionary tactic to hoodwink the public into overlooking the seeming failure of the government to deliver on its electoral promises. The governor said; “If President Buhari knows exactly where the stolen funds are kept and who looted the funds, he does not need all these public announcements. Rather, he should make public names of the looters and bring back the purported stolen funds, loc... more »

About 12,000 Nigerian refugees, mostly from Borno state, have been repatriated by the Cameroonian government. Most of the refugees say they are being repatriated against their will. The authorities in Cameroon believe Boko Haram members are entering their country, disguising as refugees. NEMA says the repatriated refugees have started arriving home through the border post in Sahuda, Mubi South, Adamawa State and are currently being screened by the Nigerian Immigration Service and other security agencies. 1,121 of them have been screen, out of which 650 have been transported to Bor... more »

About 12,000 Nigerian refugees, mostly from Borno state, have been repatriated by the Cameroonian government. Most of the refugees say they are being repatriated against their will. The authorities in Cameroon believe Boko Haram members are entering their country, disguising as refugees. NEMA says the repatriated refugees have started arriving home through the border post in Sahuda, Mubi South, Adamawa State and are currently being screened by the Nigerian Immigration Service and other security agencies. 1,121 of them have been screen, out of which 650 have been transported to Bor... more »

Honorable Desmond Elliot and other members of the Lagos state House of Assembly are currently in the US for a US conference for legislators holding in Washington DC. Continue to see more photos ..

Honorable Desmond Elliot and other members of the Lagos state House of Assembly are currently in the US for a US conference for legislators holding in Washington DC. Continue to see more photos ..

Governor Ambode this morning swore in 19 permanent secretaries at a ceremony which held at the Conference Room of the Lagos House Ikeja. Ambode urged the permanent secretaries to ensure that the interest of the residents of the state comes first. The new permanent secretaries are Mr. Bamgboye Abiodun; Mrs. Dapo-Thomas Boladele Aderemi; Mrs. Ariyo Elizabeth Olabisi; Mrs. Adekanye Adebunmi Elizabeth; Mr. Bode Agoro; Dr. (Mrs.) Ayandele Olufolayimika Abiose; Dr. (Mrs.) Sodeinde Nuriat Ibironke; Mr. Odeyemi Mohammed Adesina; Mrs. Odulana Arinola Olufunmilayo, Mrs. Onisarotu Adesina J... more »

Governor Ambode this morning swore in 19 permanent secretaries at a ceremony which held at the Conference Room of the Lagos House Ikeja. Ambode urged the permanent secretaries to ensure that the interest of the residents of the state comes first. The new permanent secretaries are Mr. Bamgboye Abiodun; Mrs. Dapo-Thomas Boladele Aderemi; Mrs. Ariyo Elizabeth Olabisi; Mrs. Adekanye Adebunmi Elizabeth; Mr. Bode Agoro; Dr. (Mrs.) Ayandele Olufolayimika Abiose; Dr. (Mrs.) Sodeinde Nuriat Ibironke; Mr. Odeyemi Mohammed Adesina; Mrs. Odulana Arinola Olufunmilayo, Mrs. Onisarotu Adesina J... more »

Barely 24 hours after a new group Managing director was appointed for NNPC, the Executive Directors of the oil corporation have been sacked effective immediately while their replacements have been appointed by the Federal government . The GEDs fired are Mr. Ian Udoh leading Refining and Petrochemicals, Mr. Adebayo Ibirogba leading the Engineering and Technical team, Dr. David Ige leading Gas and Power, Dr. Attahir Yusuf leading Business Development; Dr. Dan Efebo leading Corporate Services, Mr. Bernard Otti in charge of Finance and Accounts, Ms. Aisha Abdurrahman leading Commerce a... more »

Barely 24 hours after a new group Managing director was appointed for NNPC, the Executive Directors of the oil corporation have been sacked effective immediately while their replacements have been appointed by the Federal government . The GEDs fired are Mr. Ian Udoh leading Refining and Petrochemicals, Mr. Adebayo Ibirogba leading the Engineering and Technical team, Dr. David Ige leading Gas and Power, Dr. Attahir Yusuf leading Business Development; Dr. Dan Efebo leading Corporate Services, Mr. Bernard Otti in charge of Finance and Accounts, Ms. Aisha Abdurrahman leading Commerce a... more »

This was when current governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike saw former governor Rotimi Amaechi as his 'Oga at the Top'...Now levels have 'shange'...:-)

This was when current governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike saw former governor Rotimi Amaechi as his 'Oga at the Top'...Now levels have 'shange'...:-)

An angry Internally Displaced woman at the National Youth Service Camp in Damare, Adamawa state, today openly accused NEMA officials of stealing & selling relief materials meant for Internally Displaced Persons in the state. The coordinator for NEMA, Sa’ad Bello was briefing deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu who was in the state to assess the conditions of the IDP camps when the woman interrupted their discussion and accused the agency of theft. “It is a lie. We are not well taken care of. We only eat twice daily and it is always rice. They sell the material brought to us. ... more »

An angry Internally Displaced woman at the National Youth Service Camp in Damare, Adamawa state, today openly accused NEMA officials of stealing & selling relief materials meant for Internally Displaced Persons in the state. The coordinator for NEMA, Sa’ad Bello was briefing deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu who was in the state to assess the conditions of the IDP camps when the woman interrupted their discussion and accused the agency of theft. “It is a lie. We are not well taken care of. We only eat twice daily and it is always rice. They sell the material brought to us. ... more »

A few weeks ago, there were reports in the media that Tyga had a sexual relationship with transsexual actress Mia Isabella after steamy text messages between them leaked online. Last night Mia kinda admitted the rumors were true in an instagram post where she accused Tyga of spinning the story in the media to make himself look like the victim and her the villain. What she wrote after the cut...

A few weeks ago, there were reports in the media that Tyga had a sexual relationship with transsexual actress Mia Isabella after steamy text messages between them leaked online. Last night Mia kinda admitted the rumors were true in an instagram post where she accused Tyga of spinning the story in the media to make himself look like the victim and her the villain. What she wrote after the cut...

Press statement from Presidency In keeping with his avowed commitment to working for the development and well-being of all Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja approved several actions to fast-track the long delayed implementation of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Report on the environmental restoration of Ogoniland. The actions approved by President Buhari, based on recommendations to him by the Executive Director of UNEP, the UNEP Special Representative for Ogoniland, Permanent Secretaries of the Federal Ministries of Environment and Petro...

Press statement from Presidency In keeping with his avowed commitment to working for the development and well-being of all Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja approved several actions to fast-track the long delayed implementation of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Report on the environmental restoration of Ogoniland. The actions approved by President Buhari, based on recommendations to him by the Executive Director of UNEP, the UNEP Special Representative for Ogoniland, Permanent Secretaries of the Federal Ministries of Environment and Petro... more »

Sunday Oliseh and Jean Francois Losciuto have arrived the National Stadium Abuja where they will be unveiled today July 15 as the new Super Eagles coach and assistant coach. More photos after the cut... Photo credit: Chris Ewokor/BT Sports

Sunday Oliseh and Jean Francois Losciuto have arrived the National Stadium Abuja where they will be unveiled today July 15 as the new Super Eagles coach and assistant coach. More photos after the cut... Photo credit: Chris Ewokor/BT Sports