CBN Governor's Wife Reportedly Kidnapped

      Wife of the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele, has been reportedly kidnapped. According to Sahara Reporters, Mrs. Margaret Emefiele was kidnapped along the Benin-Agbor Road yesterday September 29th. The kidnappers have contacted her husband and are demanding a huge ransom.
Source- Linda Ikeji

ISRAEL- World Leaders Attend Former Israeli leader 'Mr Peres' Funeral (Photos)

       Nobel Peace Prize winner died at the age of 93 and funeral is set to be the largest in Israel for 20 years. World leaders including Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, and Prince Charles all in attendance.

Jose Mourinho Hails Wayne Rooney's Impact Against Zorya Luhansk

    Jose Mourinho praised Wayne Rooney's contribution as he came off the bench to help Manchester United to victory against Zorya Luhansk in the Europa League.

Lady falls for Guy She Met on Twitter, loans Him money, But get The shock of her life

Many online relationships end up romance  with regret. This social media user regret dating an online stranger.
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PHOTOS- K.C and Harrysong Spotted Enjoying Their Amala

Both artist were spotted in a restaurant. Nothing will stop me from enjoying this amala, studio can wait.

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Amazing: Baby Born With An 80- Year Old Face

       A baby boy has been born with a rare condition making him look like an 80-year-old. The birth of the infant stunned doctors at a hospital in the district of Magura, Bangladesh on Sunday, September 25, who said the baby has a rare condition called progeria.

Cristiano Ronaldo's £15 million private jet crash in Barcelona

       Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo's £15 million private jet crashed while trying to land in Barcelona on Monday evening. The plane, a Gulfstream G200 which he bought last year, is sometimes rented out to private clients or companies. The crash happened at El Prat airport.

INEC Declares Obaseki Winner of Edo Election

     Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has declared Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress, APC the winner of Edo State Governorship election held on September 28th, 2016.

PHOTO- Thief Gets stuck While Attempting to Steal Building Materials in Akwa Ibom

       Residents of Esuk Oro, Oron woke up this morning to meet this man Effiong from Udung Okung stuck to building materials he was attempting to steal in a site. It took the intervention of the owner of the property to get him off the hook. He has since been handed over to the police.
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Photo: 32 Seater Bus Manufactured by Ex-Niger Delta Agitators Arrive Abuja for Delivery

       The 32-seater bus manufactured by ex-Niger Delta militants arrived Abuja today, for onward delivery to President Buhari in honour of his commitment to the Amnesty Programme and the Niger Delta Region. The 80 former militants who graduated from the Innoson Kiara Academy in Enugu on August, produced the vehicle.

National Asset Sale- Dialogue With Militants, Senate Urge President Buhari

     
     

 The Senate, yesterday, kicked against last week’s recommendation of the National Economic Council, NEC, which asked the Federal Government to sell the country’s national assets. The Senate’s position came on a day the Federal Government said no final decision had been taken on the matter. NEC had recommended sale of the assets to raise capital to shore up foreign reserves and, by extension, bail out the country from the current economic recession.

Former Nigerian Naval Chief Arraigned for Alleged Corruption

       The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arraigned a former Chief of Naval Staff, Usman Jibrin, before a court in Abuja on corruption charges. He is a retired vice admiral alongside two others: Bala Mshelia and Shehu Ahmadu, both retired rear admirals.

PHOTO- Why Will a Maid of Honour Be doing This?

     

       Why will a maid of honour be weeping like this on her friend's special day? I wonder the story behind the tears..

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"Stealing slippers,"Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Jail

         The presiding Senior Magistrate, Aminu Fagge, sentenced the accused, Rabiu Sani after he pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of theft.

Recession: Senate rejects sale of National assets

      The senate today rejected the sale of some National assets to reflate the economy which is currently in recession. Many Nigerians including the Senate President Bukola Saraki and members of the National Economic Council NEC have all favored the sale of some national assets like NLNG ltd as measures to revive the ailing economy.

Tears as MMM crashes in Zimbabwe, millions lose Hard Earned Money

      Lots of Zimbabweans are in a financial trauma as you read this, all thanks to the popular Ponzi scheme called MMM. Thousands of people living in Zimbabwe, among them civil servants, vendors and more, were said to have lost thousands of dollars to fraudulent online pyramid scheme MMM Global Zimbabwe after the system collapsed recently. The social financial network, which relied on an accelerating number of new members to pay off the old, abruptly terminated its services without any prior notice last week leaving participants stranded.

PHOTOS- Comedian Bovi Given Surprised Birthday Party

       Comedian Bovi turned a year older few days ago. The wife Kris Asimonye, who is currently in the U.S awaiting the birth of their third child had a surprise in store for him.

"1958 Model Benz Car" See the Senator Driving Around With it in Abuja

       Senator Dino Melaye was spotted driving around in two newly acquired vintage 1958 Model Benz Cars in Abuja with customized plate numbers.
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MMM Nigeria- A Real Time Bomb

        MMM Nigeria which boasts on its website of over 500,000 members is a time bomb about to explode. All of the public discussions even on social media about the high rise of the Ponzi scheme in Nigeria are focused on the impact it has on enriching their lives and filling their pockets in a time where the economy is in turmoil.

PHOTOS- Joke Silva in Sheer Black Dress for Project Fame Grand Finale

       The ageless Nollywood actress shined as she posed in this sheer black dress by Nigerian fashion brand Havilah Davis to the grand finale of Project Fame Season 9. 
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Rita Dominic Gorgeous in Black

           

            The actress rocked this to an event last week.

If we sell national assets to fund the 2016 budget; then we have to sell our coat of arms & anthem to fund that of 2017' - Shehu sani

        Shehu Sani has continue to speak out against the 'economic parasites and predators' calling for the sale of some of Nigeria's national assets such as NLNG, to fund the 2016 budget. In a post shared on Monday via social media.

Pathetic- Man Defiles Boss Three Daughters

       According to Vanguard, a middle-aged man, Ndubuisi Utom, in Amaechara Agbo village, Afikpo in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, was, weekend, arrested by policemen for defiling his boss’ three daughters. Utom, a domestic staff of Chukwuemeka Aja, allegedly inserted his fingers into the private parts of the victims who are between ages of five and eight, causing them severe pains.

Photos- Transgender Couple Gives Birth to their own Biological Baby

       The couple who gave birth in June, lives in ecuador. The transgender man, Fernando Machado who was assigned female at birth and his partner Diane Rodriguez, who was assigned male at birth, gave birth to a healthy child after conceiving with his transgender wife, making the couple the first transgender couple in South America to do so.
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Ladies- See What Happened to Her after Using a Fake Lipstick

       The lady's lips grew in size after she allegedly used a particular lipstick called Queen collection'.
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Miami Marlins star Dies in Horrific Boating Accident in Florida just Five Days after announcing His Girlfriend Was Pregnant

       

Fernandez Jose Fernandez, a two-time All Star, died after a 3.30am boating crash Sunday.The 32-foot boat struck Miami Beach rocks 'at high speed' and overturned.

PHOTOS- Former President Jonathan's granddaughter's Birthday

      Princess Eliana Edward, the grand daughter of former President Jonathan is one. Eliana is the daughter of Faith Sakwe, Jonathan's foster daughter and her husband Prince Godswill Edward.
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Okiemute Ighorodje Wins MTN Project Fame Season 9 (Pics, Video)

       Okiemute is the Winner of MTN Project fame Season 9. After 8 weeks of hardwork, smiles, tears and all emotions, the Project Fame Season 9 has wrapped up.

Boat mishap: 4 feared Dead on Trip to Tompolo father’s Funeral

         A community leader in Gbaramatu Kingdom, who requested anonymity, told journalists on Saturday in Warri that the victims included a man and three women. He said two of the female victims were from Kurutie and Ogulaha communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Edo Election: Oshiomhole Declares Two-Day Public Holiday

       Ahead of governorship election in Edo State, on Wednesday, the state government has declared a two-day public holiday to allow for a hitch-free conduct of the election.

Shirley Igwe to Gov.Okorocha- You are One of the Special Men in My Life

       

          Thursday was the birthday of the ebullient governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, and for the number one man of the Eastern Heartland it was torrents of birthday wishes and accolades. As sweet as many of the wishes were, the one that really caught the eye of Potpourri is the one by the governor’s former Principal Protocol Officer, in the person of the ravishing beauty, Shirley Igwe. “Happy birthday to one of the few special men in my life, my mentor and my boss.

PHOTOS: Jay-Jay Okocha Transformed Into an Old Man By Special Effects

       Nigerian Football legend, Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha transformed into an old man by Special Effects makeup artist 'Hakeemeffect' for a campaign.
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Bayelsa First Lady, Rachael Dickson Delivers Quadruplets in America

     Wife of the Governor of Bayelsa state, Dr. Rachael Dickson has welcomed quadruplets in America.

Rice Farmers In Abia State Seek Government’s Support To Boost Yield

     

      Rice Farmers at Ndi Oji Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State are calling on the government to provide adequate conducive environment to enable them cultivate more rice that would assist in cushioning the effect of economic recession on food security.

Lovely- Ini Edo steps out to celebrate Akwa Ibom at 29

       Nollywood actress and Special Adviser on Tourism & Development to the Akwa Ibom State government, Ini Edo stepped out in this lovely outfit to celebrate her state's 29th birthday.
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Photos from Peter Okoye's son Cameron's 8th birthday party

     P-Square's Peter Okoye first born Cameron turned 8 years old and a birthday party was thrown for him.
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Photos: Lady Can't Talk after Being dropped from an SUV In Ikeja

A man named Gabriel Oluwafemi said the lady was dropped off in Ikeja by some unknown persons in an SUV. She's motionless and can't speak up. Urgent help is needed to identify her. Gabriel shared these photos via Facebook.
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Senators oppose Saraki on sale of assets, demand TSA review, true federalism

        Senators on Thursday opposed their President, Bukola Saraki, kicking against the call for the sale of some national asset.

Photos- King Sunny Ade's 70th birthday party

        King sunny Ade turned 70 today and had a birthday party which was well attended by his wives, family members and friends including music icon, Ebenezer Obey.
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Mark Zuckerberg pledges $3bn to help scientists cure diseases

        Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan on Wednesday pledged over $3 billion towards helping scientists find a way to cure diseases. The statement released via his official Facebook page:
Priscilla and I just shared our next major focus for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Can we help scientists to cure, prevent or manage all diseases within our children's lifetime? I'm optimistic we can. Medicine has only been a modern science for about a century, and we've made incredible progress so far.

Father Remembers Daughter Who Would Have turned 16 today But Was killed in Dana air Crash

         A father, Ike C. Ibe, took to his Facebook page to send a posthumous birthday shoutout to his daughter who would have turned 16 years old today but was unfortunately killed in the Dana aircrash on June 3rd 2012. He wrote

Are Men Becoming Unromantic? - Read Wife's Claim in Court

       Rose Archibong on Wednesday told a Nyanya Customary Court, Abuja, that her husband, Uko Effiong, has threatened to use her and her children for money ritual. She said, the petitioner, who resides in Nyanya, said this when she testified in a divorce petition she filed against her husband. “My husband said he will kill me and my children and use us for money ritual. “He said that my father who handed me over to him for marriage is dead so he can do anything to me and nobody will say anything,” she said.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi out for three weeks

       Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be sidelined for the next three weeks due to a groin strain, dealing a huge blow to his club and country. “To lose Lionel Messi means football loses and we lose,” said Barca boss Luis Enrique. Messi limped off just before the hour mark of the Spanish champions’ 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. The Argentine captain is set to miss his country’s World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Paraguay next month as well as Barca’s Champions League clash at Borussia Moenchengladbach. Messi will also sit on the Catalans’ La Liga trips to Sporting Gijon and Celta Vigo. Messi.

Man City release Team photograph, Yaya Toure Out, Kelechi Iheanacho included (PHOTO)

       Yaya Toure who earns about £226,000 per week has been omitted from the Manchester City team photograph of players for the season.

President Buhari Submits Nominees For Confirmation for Board of NCC and NERC

       The nominees submitted by the Presidency for the confirmation and appointment of board members for the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in accordance with section 34 of the Electric Power Sector reform CAP E7 LFN and Nigerian Communication Commission(NCC) was read at plenary by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

Obama to Buhari- You’re Facing Difficulties But We Believe in You

   

      During a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 71st edition of thE UN General Assembly yesterday September 20th, US President Obama told President Buhari that his government knows he is facing difficulties but they believe in him.

Photo of Korede Bello And Zarha Buhari Looking Stylish

       In a recent interview, the Korede Bello stated admitted the picture of him and Zarha Buhari is a “good picture”, this same picture that caused an up roar on the internet when he posted it on Instagram and captioned it “Bae and I.”

PHOTOS- Two Brothers Beaten By Thugs in Edo State For Defending 'Helpless Traders'

         Maximus and Paulinus Okpere were assaulted in Edo State yesterday, Sept. 19th. According to their brother, who shared the photos on Facebook, the men were beaten and stabbed for for "resisting the exploitation of poor helpless traders in Ibviotor community".

Late Umar Musa Yardua- A Man of Peace That Stood for Equity and Justice

By Sam Achonam Ifeatu‎
         Sometimes I wonder what it could have been, where and how far we could have gone in terms of development with this great icon at the helm of affairs. A man of peace that stood for equity and justice, a detribalised Nigerian and a nationalist who was so passionate about improving the lot of the poor masses.

Safety- Why You Must Wear Your Seat Belt

     Doctors say the teenager, who was only going for a two-minute drive, is lucky to be alive and will walk with a limp for the rest of his life. Liam would have been celebrating his 15th birthday next week with friends but instead he will be on a children's high dependency critical unit at King's College Hospital in London.

PHOTOS- Girl Rescued by Kanu Health Foundation in 2001 Now an Undergraduate

        Nwankwo Kanu took to his Instagram to share photos of a beneficiary of his Heart foundation. He quoted: