Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Pregnant woman set husband ablaze 5 weeks after wedding in Kano
A pregnant woman on Saturday, May 26, allegedly set her husband and herself ablaze over alleged infidelity at their Sabon Gari residence in Kano, five weeks after their wedding. It was gathered that the woman accused her husband of infidelity after she overhead a phone conversation between him and an unidentified woman. She snatched the phone with him and threatened to do something bad.
NYSC explains why it sacked 49 corps members
The Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps in Osun State, Mr. Emmanuel Attah has explained why 49 corps members were sent back to their parents from the orientation camp. Attah said the affected workers were sacked from camp based on health. The coordinator made this known on Tuesday evening during the inspection of the permanent orientation camp in Ede by the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig-General Suleiman Kazaure.
June 8 Poll: Theresa May Defends UK Political Debate Boycott
British Prime Minister Theresa May has defended her absence from Wednesday evening's TV General Election debate after opting to take questions up and round the country. SaharaReporters learned that Mrs. May’s pull-out might not be unconnected to the latest decision by Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to participate in the debate scheduled to begin in Cambridge at 19:30 local time. The debate, organized by the BBC, will have the Liberal Democrats, UK Independence Party, Scottish National Party, Green Party and Plaid Cymru (Party of Wales) also participating, while Home Secretary Amber Rudd will represent the Conservative Party (Tories) instead of Mrs. May.
BREAKING: No date for signing of budget yet – Presidential aide
The Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, has said no date has yet been fixed for the signing of the 2017 budget by the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Enang, in an electronic mail to our correspondent on Wednesday, in Abuja, said consultations were still being held on the budget.
JAMB releases UTME results
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has released 1,606,901 results out of the 1,718, 425 that registered in the just concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
The JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, told a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday that the results were released within 24 hours of the examination, adding that the remaining 80,889 candidates results would be released soon.
Tiger Woods to appear in court on July 5 over DUI arrest
Police in Florida have confirmed that golf legend, Tiger Woods was not drunk when he was arrested early on Monday, but he would still be charged with driving under influence on July 5, 2017. Police reports says he was found asleep at the wheel on the side of a six-lane Florida road with the engine running and his right blinker flashing.
Serena Williams is expecting a girl, her sister Venus confirms it
The sex of Serena Williams' baby has been revealed and it's going to be a girl for the tennis champion and her Reddit co-founder fiance. Serena's sister, Venus, made this known at the French Open today. Venus made this confirmation during a post-match interview with Eurosport. She referred to the baby as "she" and said that she hopes to be the baby's favorite aunt.
Fashola advocates for decrease in House rent nationwide
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday advocated for a decrease in the house rent collected by landlords nationwide. Speaking at the inauguration of the board members of the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria in Abuja, Fashola said going by the economic slow down being experienced globally, most house owners have adjusted their rent by giving their tenants some discount but in Nigeria, that has not been the case. Speaking, Fashola said;
Photos- Youngest Billionaire Buried With Bundles Of Cash
A young Ugandan billionaire businessman, Ivan Ssemwanga, has been buried in the most 'unique' and rare way ever! TUKO News reports that the flamboyant moneybag who was also Zari Hassan's former husband, was buried with money thrown into the grave by family and friends. He was buried Tuesday, May 30, at his Kanyunga home in Uganda in a ceremony attended by friends and family. The flamboyant tycoon died recently at age 40.
Photos: Osinbajo appoints Dangote, Peterside, Fashola into the Nigeria Industrial Policy and Competitiveness Advisory Council.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday inaugurated the 36-man board members of the Nigeria Industrial Policy and Competitiveness Advisory Council at the state house Abuja. Among those who were inaugurated into the board include billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, Atedo Petrside, Minister of Power Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola amongst others. See the full list of the members.
Three policemen and seven others feared dead as Navy, Police clash in Calabar
A policeman, who escaped death by the whiskers, told Daily Sun that the police station, including the armoury, was completely razed
Over 10 persons were feared killed and several others injured when naval personnel and police men clashed in Calabar, Cross River State Akim Police Station opposite a military Barracks.
A policeman, who escaped death by the whiskers, told Daily Sun that the police station, including the armoury, was completely razed.
Photos- See what Ghanaian soldiers did to suspects arrested over the lynching of military officer
Reports emerging from Ghana say claim that a military team has taken over Denkyira-Obuasi town and arrested over 200 people in connection with the murder of military officer, Capt. Mahama.
According to local media, all roads leading to the community, all bushes have been blocked by soldiers. Women and children are taking shelter in churches.
Open Heavens 31 May 2017: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – whose will?
Memorise: Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10
Read: Matthew 6:9-13 (King James Version)
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Soldier Mistaken For A Robber, Lynch & Burnt To Death (Photos)
It was gathered that the officer who is a commander of a military detachment in the area was jogging along the Denkyira Boaso-Diaso road, when he asked some women for direction. He was not in a uniform.
The women reportedly called the Assembly man who organized the youths of the town to lynch him. They later burnt his body. Meanwhile, Ghana Armed Forces have commenced investigations into the murder. The incident has sent heightened anxiety within the town after the perpetrators of the heinous crime realised the deceased was a military man on official duty.
Olarenwaju Kayode voted Austrian Bundesliga player of the year
Olarewaju Kayode has been voted the best player in the Austrian Bundesliga. The Austria Wien’s forward has been sensational form this season, finishing as top scorer in the Austrian Bundesliga with 17 goals and recording 24 goals in all competitions. Kayode’s five goals in the Europa League and two in the Austrian Cup earned him Super Eagles call-up.
The 6 Best Things About Making a Mistake SHARE
It was a total palm-to-forehead moment. I was in a rush that morning, so I made this embarrassing error without even realizing it until much later.
Was this great? Nope. So why are mistakes great, exactly?
Because in life, you're either winning (which is nice), or you're learning (which is less nice, but can be better for you in the long run). Because success never actually teaches you anything, does it? Mistakes, however, are worth it for plenty of reasons:
Kunle Afolayan retrieves the bag he forgot in an Uber in Paris
Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has retrieved the bag containing his laptop, Passport and other valuables which he forgot in an Uber in Paris. The filmmaker cried out for help on Sunday explaining that he forgot the bag in an Uber ride he took from the airport. He took to his Instagram page to thank everyone who helped facilitate the return of the bag. He wrote;
Laura Ikeji's Hubby- 'I've Never Been Married And I Have Just Two Kids"
Nwakwo Kanu's brother has moved to quench the taste of rumors around porporting that he was married to the British lady who bore him 2 kids.
People actually thought he was married to the British lady and got a divorce before marring Laura. But the thought wrong. He wrote this on his Instagram page:
"People, I just want to let you all know that I was not married prior to my marriage to Laura I'm happy to be married to Laura my wife. I have two lovely kids but was not married. I'm cordial with the mother of my two wonderful children but we were not together when I met my wife Laura is my only wife and I love her God bless you all."
Lady who ran away from the altar on her wedding day in Warri finally shares her side of the story
Bunmi who is in her early 30s went solo before she finally spoke on the issue two years after. She narrated how hard she suffered for taking that decision as her family members did not support her.
Check out what she had to say below:
“I left my man at the altar and now both his family and part of mine hate me,” she began. “It was a Saturday in November 2015. It was supposed to be my wedding day. But I was still unsure. I’d been pressured to say Yes. I was sad.
Senate Passes Buhari’s Anti-Corruption Bill
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed an executive bill seeking mutual assistance in criminal matters between Nigeria and foreign states. The bill, Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between Nigeria and other Foreign States, 2017 (SB. 224) was read for the third time at plenary and eventually passed.
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NYSC to start posting Corp Members to Farms
Speaking during his official visit to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Sagamu, Ogun State, hthe corp’s Director General Suleiman Kazaure said this move is in line with the agricultural development programme of the NYSC. He said that Bauchi, Oyo, Kebbi and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, had been earmarked for the pilot phase.
Popular Oshodi politician and NURTW boss, Rasaq Bello shot dead
There was chaos in Shogunle, Oshodi on Monday, May 29, 2017. An eyewitness told LIB that it began at about mid-day when an APC primary taking place at Shogunle town hall in Oshodi turned violent ultimately leading to the death of a popular politician and NURTW top-shot, Rasaq Bello otherwise called 'Hamburger'.
A Prayer for When You Are Waiting on the Lord
Are you currently in a place of waiting? Perhaps you are waiting for a job, for healing, for restoration in a relationship, or for wisdom to know where you should go next.That place of waiting is a place we are all familiar with. It's a place we find ourselves in often over the course of our lives. Though it's a familiar place and one we know well, we can often grow wearing in our waiting. Sometimes our hearts grow heavy with worry and doubt. Sometimes we might wonder if God has forgotten about us or given up on us.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Italian Designer Laura Biagiotti Dies At 73
The designer who suffered a cardiac arrest and possible brain asphyxiation died early this morning Friday 26th May 2017. She isKnown for her luxurious cashmere pieces and pretty silhouettes, the acclaimed ‘Queen Of Cashmere’ was one of the top Italian female designers known globally. She started her career in the 60’s and quickly became known for her feminine and pretty cashmere designs. She also owns the popular ‘Roma’ fragance brand.
Professor Abubakar Momoh Is Dead
Momoh, a professor, who sat on the board of several nongovernmental organisations, died early Monday, May 29, his associates said.