2face Idibia led protest will now hold on Feb. 6 when Buhari resumes

   The planned Nationwide protest scheduled for February 5, has now been moved to February 6, 2017. The reason for the 24-hour shift is for the protest to co-incide with the date President Buhari will resume work.

  Buhari is currently on a 10-day medical vacation in the United Kingdom and he's expected back the country on Monday February 6, 2017.

Tragic: Lagos Fashion Award CEO, Royhillz Edozie Is Dead

 

    The CEO of Lagos State Fashion Award and Most Beautiful Girl in Lagos Awards, Mr. Royhillz Edozie is dead according to multiple social media sources. The cause of his death can not be ascertained for now.

Brexit: MPs to begin formal process with two-day debate

    Members of Parlaiment, MPs, in the UK, are to begin two days of debate over the government's parliamentary bill to get the formal process of Brexit under way.

Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority to grow investment by 80%

   The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, OGFZA, said it is poised to achieve 80 per cent increase in investment inflow to the country through the oil and gas free zones.

University of Abuja and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to work together on programmes to boost academic learning

    The University of Abuja and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are to work together on programmes that seek to boost academic learning, research, and the promotion of world peace.

Jimoh Moshood appointed as the new Force Public Relations Officer

    The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has appointed Jimoh Moshood, a Chief Superintendent of Police, as the new Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO.

Ben Onyechere, former Media Adviser to former Governor of Abia State murdered

 

    Ben Onyechere, the former Media Adviser to former Governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji has been murdered.

Adaeze, Joseph Yobo welcome baby girl

 

   Nigerian celebrity couple, Adaeze and Joseph Yobo have welcomed their third child and this time; a baby girl.

Nine suspected oil thieves and operators of illegal crude oil refining camps arrested in Delta state

    No fewer than nine suspected oil thieves and operators of illegal crude oil refining camps have been arrested in the last one week as the Nigerian Navy embarked on Operation Water Sweet II in Delta state.

Corp members deployed to Enugu state to get free medical services courtesy of the Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association

 

    Corp members deployed to Enugu state by National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, are due to get free medical services courtesy of the Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association.

Mourinho confirms Schweinsteiger stay at Manchester United

   

 

    Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho, has confirmed that Bastian Schweinsteiger will stay at Old Trafford beyong the January transfer window.

Baby chimp rescued from Ivory Coast traffickers' ring

   A secret network of wildlife traffickers selling baby chimpanzees has been exposed by a year-long BBC News investigation. The animals are seized from the wild and sold as pets.

Open Heavens 2017 Tuesday 31 January 2017:-Under a divine curse?

Open Heavens 2017 Tuesday 31 January 2017:-Under a divine curse?
UNDER A DIVINE CURSE? – Tuesday January 31st 2017

   Memorise: And Cain said unto the LORD, my punishment is greater than I can bear. Genesis 4:13
Read: Genesis 4:1-15 (KJV)
1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord.

Saudi Prince Flies With His 80 Hawks After Buying Air-Flight Tickets For Them

   

    A Saudi Arabia Prince bought flight ticket for his 80 hawks and fly with them.
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SHOCKING Discovery Of New Mental Disorder

 
    TURD is a pattern of pathological, disassociative and psychotic behavior. It was first observed in the late hours of November 8th 2016, and has increased in severity over time.

Trump sacks defiant acting attorney general

 

    Donald Trump has fired the acting US attorney general, after she questioned the legality of his immigration ban.

Two New Housemates join Big Brother Naija

 

     Housemates in the on-going Big Brother Naija were pleasantly surprised  got two more people in the house. The two were introduced during a live show anchored by Ebuka Obi.

PHOTOS- Rihanna celebrates anniversary

 

     Rihanna is celebrating the one year anniversary of her critically acclaimed album, Anti which is considered her best album .

UN releases $100m for Nigeria, others in humanitarian crises

 

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday, January 30, announced the release of 100 million U.S. dollars for Nigeria and eight others from the organisation’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).

Presidency disburses loans to 23,400 persons

 
   Spokesman to the vice president, Mr Laolu Akande, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday, did not disclose the exact amount disbursed.

Nigerian Customs Intercepts 661 Pump Action Rifles

    The Comptroller General, Colonel Hameed Ali, (rtd) on Monday, told newsmen at Ikeja, that despite the Federal Government’s ban on pump action rifles and other firearms, 661 pieces of the rifle were found in 49 boxes.

PHOTOS- Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson's 51st Birthday Party

   

    The amiable governor of Bayelsa State Sariake Dickson celebrated his birthday yesterday with friends and family as he turned 51 years old. Many of his friend in politics graced the ceremony notable, Ben Murray-Bruce and other political bigwigs.

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ASUP begins one-week warning strike

   The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) on Monday began a nationwide seven-day strike over shortfall in payment of salaries and allowances among other demands.

Nigerians Panic As Naira Crumbles To 500 Per Dollar At Parallel Market

  Nigerian naira on Monday crumbled to 500 per dollar at the parallel market sending significant shock to businesses as analysts predicted a sharp depreciation on the currency.

Photos: Funke Akindele, Bimbo Thomas turn up as Dolapo Badmus celebrates mum's 70th birthday

  Nollywood stars turned up as Lagos State police PRO, Dolapo Badmus celebrated the 70th birthday of her mum,on Saturday January 28, 2017, Mrs Elizabeth Ebunolorun Badmus. Some celebs who attended the party that held in Ekiti State include Funke Akindele, St Janet, Bimbo Thomas, Adewale Elesho and several others.
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Throwback photo of Pres Buhari as a student at the Nigeria Defence Academy

   President Buhari pictured left with his classmates, Ibrahim Bako and Umaru Salihu, at Nigerian Military Training College now Nigeria Defence Academy, in 1962.

Trump executive order: White House stands firm over travel ban

 

   In a statement, President Trump said visas would once again be issued once "the most secure policies" were in place, and denied it was a Muslim ban. The move has been widely condemned.

Green Card Holders Will Now Need Additional Screening To Return To US

 
   U.S. green card holders will require additional screening before they can return to the United States, the White House said on Saturday.

Lagos To Close All Roads For Citywide Marathon Race

 

   The General Manager, Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Yussuf Alli, on Sunday released detailed information on road closure on February 11, the date of the second edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Alli disclosed that for about 12 hours, some parts of Lagos will be shut down for the safety of thousands of runners, hundreds of thousands of cheering fans and millions of Lagosians.

‘We Can’t Allow Execution Of Christians To Continue’ – Donald Trump

 US President, Donald Trump in solidarity with Christians in the Middle East, said on Sunday that the U.S. cannot allow execution of Christians to continue.

Rivers to build Christian Ecumenical Centre

    Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has said the state will build a Christian Ecumenical Centre where Christians from different states would meet for prayers and congress. Wike announced this during a Holy Ghost rally organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Region 5 in Port Harcourt, yesterday. He said the centre would be built and commissioned in May.

Emir Of Kano Decries Poor Education System In Northern Nigeria

 

  The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has decried the high rate of illiteracy in the northern part of Nigeria. According to him, the situation is totally unacceptable if the region must catch up with other parts of the country.

Barrow removes 'Islamic' from Gambia's official name

 

    Gambia's president Adama Barrow has removed Islamic from the country's official name . He said the country's official name will no longer contain the word "Islamic",  which had been added by Jammeh in 2015.

Serena Williams Beats Sister Venus To Win Record 23rd Grand Slam Title

 

   Serena Williams is officially the greatest player of the modern era after beating her sister Venus to win her 23rd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Photos: Rihanna visits school children in Malawi

   Rihanna visited a school in Lilongwe, Malawi on Thursday Jan. 26th. The 28-year-old pop star toured the classrooms and met with the students during her charity trip on behalf of her Clara Lionel Foundation.

Kogi State Set To Become Hub Of Industrial Activities

   

  Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, has expressed the determination of his administration to make the state a hub of industrial activities, because of its strategic location in Lokoja, the state capital.

Chinese club bid £27 million for Watford Odion Ighalo

   

   Walter Mazzarri confirmed the news on their Nigerian international striker, who has scored just two Premier League goals in the past 12 months.

Mr. Ibu- How My Mother Stopped Me From Committing Suicide

 

   
    In an interview with the Punch, he disclosed that he was once broke and thought about taking his life. Ibu recalled he was kicked out by a friend he was squatting with and did not eat for three days.

Burkina Faso Beat Tunisia 2-0 To Reach Semi-Final

    Burkina Faso booked a place in the semifinal of the ongoing African Nations Cup (AFCON) finals with a 2-0 victory over Tunisia in Libreville on Saturday.

PHOTOS- Goodluck Jonathan becoming first African leader to win Martin Luther King human rights award

 
    Former President Goodluck Jonathan was awarded in the US on Thursday for his leadership in human rights in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria.

Saraki rejigs Senate committees

 

    More than two weeks after the Senate caucus of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) i removed Ali Ndume as leader, Senate President, Bukola Saraki named him as new chairman of the committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

94 bag First Class at UNN

 

  Vice Chancellor of University Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof Benjamin Ozumba, has announced that 94 students out of 10, 425, graduated students bagged First Class honours

Sir John Hurt: Bafta-winning actor dies aged 77

 

    Sir John Hurt's wife, Anwen Rees-Myers, has led tributes to the veteran actor after he died at the age of 77.

Trump suspends US refugee programme and bans Syrians indefinitely

   

 
    He has also halted the issuing of visas to the nationals of six other mainly Muslim countries, including Iran, Iraq, Yemen and Libya, for three months.

First Bank Staff Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Stealing N9.3m From Account

 
   A dismissed staff of First Bank in Lagos has been sentenced to 4 years imprisonment after he was found guilty of stealing N9.3million belonging to a customer. An Igbosere Magistrates Court, Lagos, sentenced David Anibolu, to 4 years’ imprisonment for stealing N9,308,000 from a customer’s First Bank account.

Customs impound two Helicopters brought into Nigeria by unknown importers

     The Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has seized two civil models Bell Helicopters brought into the country by unknown importers. The Service immediately handed over the helicopters to the Nigerian Air Force for use in the fight against insurgency.

See The Conditions ASUU Gave For Resumption Of Normal Duties In LAUTECH

   Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said lecturers of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso will only resume when Oyo and Osun State agree on how the N7.1bn outstanding subvention will be paid. ASUU Chairman in LAUTECH, Dr. Biodun Olaniran, said this in an interview yesterday, Friday.

Arsena Wenger to miss Chelsea match

 

 
    The FA has handed Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, a four-match touchline ban, after he admitted a charge of misconduct.

Russian and U.S Presidents to hold talks today

 
 

    Ahead of today’s talk with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, US President, Donald Trump,wants a great relationship with Russia, but it is not clear if he would lift US sanctions against the country.

PHOTOS- King sunny ade given brand new benz jeep gl 450 & 10 million naira cheque by a fan

     The music legend who some months ago had an elaborate 70th birthday bash in which he auctioned his guitar for over N50 million was gifted by a US based auto mobile merchant, Adekunle Adeya Falade who claims to be a die hard fan of the music icon.

Bayelsa State Government stands firm on ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy

    The Bayelsa State government is taking a firm stand on its decision to implement a ‘No Work No Pay’ policy, insisting that only workers who sign attendance register will be paid.

Heather Dubrow Leaving 'The Real Housewives of Orange County'

 

   Heather Dubrow is saying goodbye to the ladies of Orange County. Dubrow said she could always come back though. "Should I change my mind, I thank Andy Cohen, Evolution and Bravo for telling me that the door is always open," she said.

29-year-old Zambian woman who married wealthy tycoon, 92 years of age

   29-year-old Zambian lady who got married to 92-year-old South African businessman has come under fire.

Governor Fayose Prays For Nigeria With Apostle Suleman

 

     Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose  prayed for Nigeria with Apostle Johnson Suleman of The Omega Fire Ministries World wide at his 2-day crusade in Ekiti state.

Suspected Criminal Gang Attacks Court In Imo, Sets Accused ‘Vampire’ Free

   A suspect standing trial for crimes that include kidnapping, Henry Chibueze, also known as Vampire has escaped from Imo High Court premises following a shootout between gunmen and security operatives. The attack left several persons wounded. No death has been reported so far.

POLICE- How we arrested Turkish School kidnap suspects

   The Police have arrested four persons over the kidnap of some teachers and pupils of the Nigeria Tulip College (NTIC) in Isheri north of Ogun State on January 23.