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Friday, 27 May 2016

Read President Muhammadu Buhari's Children's Day Message to the Nation

Read it below...
I heartily greet and felicitate with all Nigerian children on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration. I seize the opportunity of this year's celebration which comes just two days before the first anniversary of the present Administration, to reassure our children and youth that we remain fully committed to fulfilling our promise of a better Nigeria for all of our people.

Misery... When you are 29, Single & Nigerian

And unemployed. You'd wake up to 'good morning' text messages and emails you wish were from Mr Right. The SMS from 33113, asking you to subscribe to Kano Nwankwo football tips at ₦20 per day, the email from Jobberman, informing you about 143 marketing job openings in Osogbo...in 'a reputable company', as they refer to themselves in job vacancies. 
And then there's pressure... You are the first to drop a seed inside the offering basket whenever the preacher says, "At the sound of my voice, I prophesy a lady here will meet her husband before this week is over." 

Beautiful new photos of Kanu Nwankwo's wife, Amarachi, as she turns 30

Legendary Nigerian footballer Kanu Nwankwo's wife, Amarachi turns 30 today and she released some beautiful new photos taken to celebrate her new age. See more photos & a message she shared after the cut...

Budget 2016 threatened as militants bring oil industry to its knees

With a daily loss of over 800,000 barrels from a projected 2.2 million barrels of crude per day (bpd) Nigeria’s budget 2016 may be headed for doom as restiveness in the Niger Delta takes its toll on the industry ...Read more...

He Stole My Life, My Wife and My Millions!

What happens when someone you trust turns around and steals your life?! Self-made millionaire, Leonardo decides to forgo his mansions, jets and swanky lifestyle to take on the life of his twin, Perico, who is an honest, cheerful ladies’ man engaged to the beautiful Paloma.

This honest girl returned N5,000 back to a bank after a cashier over paid her

The lady tells her story below...
“I just want to share my experience, My name is Vera Ikediala. I worked with Bethelmendels Int’l Ltd as an admin Manager. One morning my Boss gave me a cheque to cash N45,000 at Olowu Ikeja branch of First bank. The cashier paid me across the counter, in 1000 naira bills. But because I was in a hurry I did not count the amount.

Photos: Actress Toyin Aimakhu rocks Denrele's huge New Rock boots

Nollywood Actress, Toyin Aimakhu pictured rocking Media Personality - Denrele's signature boots. She shared the photos via Instagram and wrote, 'madness starter pack, Na so craze dey start.' 

Pulse Storms Enugu WithSkales, Harrysong and Chidinma!

Pulse is back!!! The heartbeat of the youth is back with a bang! And guess what? Pulse will be storming Enugu today to excite you. Yes indeed! The Pulse train complete with Pulse Ambassador, Skales, along with MTN Ambassadors Harrysong and Chidinma will be visiting the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus and The Institute of Management Technology before settling at Polo Park Mall to usher the youth in Enugu and environs into an exciting world of limitless opportunities. 

We have secured 140 convictions, recovered billions of dollars in just six months- EFCC boss says

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, says the anti-graft agency has been able to secured over 140 convictions and recovered billions of dollars in stolen funds. ‎According to a statement signed by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren and released yesterday May 26th, Magu disclosed this at a rally organised by the EFCC to sensitise Nigerian schoolchildren and teenagers on the perils of corruption to national development.

The Economy is shrinking, your income is stagnant! What are you doing about it?

It is no longer news that the economy is undergoing a tough time and every sector is feeling the hard bite of this at the moment. PMS (Petrol) now sells for N145 per litre and this has automatically translated to high cost of everything, from food to transportation and it’s coming to accommodation and before you know it, school fees will likely increase from next session.

Photos: Toolz & her girls step out for pre-wedding drinks in Dubai

OAP Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru pictured with her friends as they all stepped out for Pre-wedding drinks in Dubai. Toolz will be having her white wedding with Captain Tunde Demuren tomorrow. More pics after the cut...

Woman who paid fellow shopper's £22 bill rewarded with £8,000 painting as a thank you

A woman, 29 year old Pamela Philip, who generously paid a fellow customer’s £22 shopping bill was surprised and shocked when he rewarded her kindness with an £8,000 painting. Philip was shocked when she discovered that the man she helped was a famous “sleepwalking artist”, who was so moved by her random act of kindness he decided to gift her with one of his works of art.

Who says Ambode is a slow Governor?

Aregbe Idris, the convener of Our Lagos Your Lagos project has revealed that Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode is not a slow man as assumed.
Aregbe stated this recently in a chat with Naij.com when asked about his perception that Ambode is a 'slow' governor.

In his words, “Who says he is a slow Governor? We have a governor that works day and night, cares about the people; stand for unity within and amongst the people, talks about fairness and equality, advocates for positive change, balancing the progress and development between the elite and the masses. This is a governor who so much thinks about the majority and not the minority in all his dealings.

Photos: Italian doctor wants to adopt little Nigerian orphan whose parents died in immigrant boat off Libya coast

Doctor Pietro Bartolo wants to adopt an orphan girl from Nigeria after parents died in immigrant boat off the coast of Libya. "I want to keep her with me forever," said Bartolo.

The month old Nigerian girl touched the heart of the Italian Doctor, who was caring for her after he rescued her. The baby’s pregnant mother and father are believed to have died when the overcrowded boat capsized.
A photo of doctor Bartolo with the baby went viral in Italy with many families making calls to adopt her.

Former South Africa coach Ted Dumitru dies after collapsing due to heart attack

Former South Africa soccer coaching legend Ted Dumitru, 76, is dead. It was announced on Thursday afternoon that the former Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana mentor died due to a heart attack after collapsing at Eastgate shopping mall in Johannesburg in the early hours of Thursday, 26 May 2016.

Lagos State Govt appoints retired Hon. Justice Adesola Oguntade as the Fourth Chancellor of LASU

The Lagos State Government has appointed retired Honourable Adesola Oguntade as the Fourth Chancellor of the Lagos State University, along with other respected men and women who have excelled in their various fields, as members of the 10th Governing Council of the University.

KWAM1 meets with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Bourdillon residence, shares epic throwback photo

King Wasiu Ayinde paid a visit to APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Bourdillon, Lagos residence on Monday, May 23. The Fuji artist shared the photo on social media and wrote:

Women from Yeghe, Rivers State protest harrassment and arrest of their paramount ruler by the Nigerian Army

A group of women from Yeghe Community gathered Wednesday, May 25, to protest the harrassment and arrest of their paramount ruler, HRH Barinadaa Gbaranee by soldiers.
According to Thisday, soldiers from the 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, stationed in Bori, on Monday arrested the monarch (pictured) after his house vandalized.

Are Big Sean and Jhene Aiko really dating?

Big Sean and Jhene Aiko seem to be hanging out with each other a lot. The duo formed a group called twenty 88 and released a joint album together but there have been rumours flying everywhere that they are both dating.

Khloe Kardashian files for divorce from Lamar Odom for the second and final time

Khloe Kardashian has filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Lamar Odom for a second time. She filed the legal documents on Thursday, seven months after putting a halt to proceedings after Lamar's near death collapse at a brothel in Vegas. She halted the proceedings then so she could take charge of taking care of him.

Female student of Bayero University commits suicide

 The sad news was shared by OAP, Bello Lukman of Unity FM Jos, on his facebook page. He wrote:
"A female student in the Department of Library Science, Faculty of Education Bayero University Kano Sarah Imoleaya has ended her life by taking an insecticide. Sarah, an Indigene of Edo state dropped a suicide note saying, "I will not apply for course suspension my academics is all I live for. If I can't get it right, F... K existence. The deceased had gone to the faculty office to see if anything could be done about her case, but she found out that it was too late to make amends.

Blac Chyna shares baby bump photos

Blac Chyna who is expecting her first child with Rob Kardashian took to her Instagram page to share her baby bump photos. Another photo after the cut...

Photos from the Nigerian Senate Plenary

Pictures of distinguished Nigerian Senators at the Senate Plenary yesterday, 26th May. More photos after the cut...

FG, Niger Delta stakeholders resolve to stem pipeline vandalism as FG promises economic empowerment for region

The Federal Government and stakeholders from the Niger Delta region have resolved to work together to stop the recent upsurge in attacks on critical oil and gas installations and ensure security, stability and economic development of the area. Addressing journalists at the end of the meeting with stakeholders in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to check the resurgence of pipeline sabotage in the region.

Sunday, 22 May 2016

Court orders FG, Okonjo-Iweala to account for ‘missing N30tn’

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the Goodluck Jonathan led administration to  account for N30 trillion said to have been missing or unaccounted for while they were in government. 

Seyi Law admits slapping an Eko Hotel security guard three times, apologizes for his behaviour

Comedian Seyi law has reacted to the report that he slapped a security guard named Peter Ethan, at the Eko Hotel and suites, Lagos. According to a report by Vanguard, Seyi Law ferociously slapped the security guard across the face three times, as he was trying to maneuver his way out of Eko hotel, just after the conclusion of  Kiss Daniel’s album concert in the early hours of Monday last week.

Baseball star's stunning mansion is on the market for $9.95million

Coco Crisp who plays for baseball side Oakland Athletics has put his stunning California mansion up for sale with a price tag $9.95million. The resort-like paradise comes with a baseball diamond, basketball and tennis courts, five bedrooms, a games room, a home theatre, lakes and there are even palm trees in the master bathroom. See more photos after the cut.

Sexy new photo of curvy actress, Caroline Danjuma

Actress, Caroline Danjuma shared this sexy photo of herself in a bodycon dress that had a low-cut neckline.

Photo: Cameroon's Paul Biya's presidential limousine breaks down during independence celebration in Yaounde

Cameroon's President Paul Biya's presidential limousine broke down while driving to Boulevard to preside over celebrations marking the 44th Anniversary of Cameroon’s National Day on Friday May 20th.

Oyo state govt throws weight behind oil sector deregulation, invokes "No work, no pay rule

The Oyo State government has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s decision to deregulate fuel pump price, just as it warned public servants bent on participating in the ongoing industrial action to be ready to pay the price of ‘no work, no pay.’ 

The government reminds its workforce that the National Industrial Court had ruled against the strike before the Comrade Ayuba Wabba-led faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress ordered its affiliate unions to embark on the action last week.

Rival Militants clash, blow up Eni oil pipeline in Bayelsa today

Rival militant groups clashed and attacked an oilfield operated by Eni's Nigerian subsidiary, Agip Oil Company (NAOC) at Ikeinghenbiri community in Southern Ijaw council, Bayelsa.

According to Sahara Reporters, residents of the community have fled their homes following the clash. They say the militants were fighting for the control of the Ogboinbiri-Tebidaba crude trunk line which passed through their community.

Gunman kills two and injures eleven at concert in Austria before turning the gun on himself

In the early hours of this morning Sunday May 22nd, a 27-year-old man in Austria shot at concert goers killing two and injuring eleven following an argument before turning the gun on himself.

Teen Vogue hires first ever black Editor-in-Chief, Elaine Welteroth

29-year-old Elaine Welteroth has become the first African-American to hold the Editor-in-Chief position at fashion magazine, Teen Vogue and the youngest editor-in-chief in Condé Nast history. This is not the first time Welteroth has made headlines, having also served as Teen Vogue's first African-American beauty director since 2012.

Tinsel actress 'April' Joju Muse, brutally assaulted by her younger brother (Photos)

Tinsel actress Joju Muse, fondly called April, took to her Facebook page today to reveal shocking photos of how she was battered by her younger brother, whom she has now cut ties with. So sad! Sharing the horrifying experience, April wrote;

President Buhari appoints Muhammed Babandede as acting Comptroller-General of Immigration

President Buhari has appointed Muhammed Babandede as the interim Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS). The former Immigration boss Martin Abeshi who was appointed by the President on August 27, 2015, was reportedly fired after holding the position in an acting capacity for six days. At the time of his appointment, he had already been slated to proceed on a three-month terminal leave beging from October 2015.

Photos: Adefemi Balogun, son of late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister bags MBA with distinction from Coventry University, UK

Barrister Adefemi Balogun graduated from Coventry University, UK, with an MBA. Femi is the son of late singer-songwriter and late music performer, Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, popularly known by his stage name, Ayinde Barrister. He shared photo of his certificate on Instagram along with that of his mother. "MBA with distinction" he wrote. 

Comedian Elenu gets makeup makeover from his wife as a birthday gift....lol

Comedian Julius Akinlami is a year older today May 22nd and his wife Jane gave him a special birthday makeover. He sure looks good in make up, right? Happy birthday to him. See more photos after the cut...

TV star Von Apochi, who was nearly burnt to death last year, shares recovery photo

A year ago, Gulder Ultimate Search 1 contestant, TV star and actor Von Apochi survived a horrific fire incident after his car went up in flames in Lagos, leaving him with second degree burns. Von Apochi who has now recovered, shared a before and after pic via Facebook. Sharing the photos, he wrote, "Before and After, so bless God and I am even looking far better than this because this after was made last year! Shame the devil... back to the movies... Blood of Jesus over me forever."