Wednesday, May 31, 2017

#BBNAIJA- Uriel Becomes the Face of Imo State Carnival

 

    Big Brother Naija star,Uriel has been appointed as the face of Imo state carnival. She took to Instagram to thank the governor for the honour ..

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.

Imo State governor sacks all his commissioners, including top officials

 
    Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has dismissed his entire cabinet members in what appears to be a strategic bid to restrengthen his administration. The governor on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, sacked his state executive council and 27 local government transition committees with immediate effect.

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.

See List Of Invited Super Eagles Players For AFCON Qualifiers Match Against South Africa

   

     Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel and Chelsea star Victor Moses misses out as Henry Onyekuru appears to be in line to make his debut in a competitive match.

See full list;

Arsenal Wenger Signs New Deal


 
 
     Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has signed a new two-year deal to 2019 with no break clause included in it.

After 35yrs Of Marriage, Nigerian Couple Shoot Their Dream "Pre-Wedding" Photos

 

     After 35 years of marriage with four children and four grandchildren, former secondary school teacher, Mr Kolawole and his evergreen wife got their dreamed destination photo session in Canada... courtesy of their photographer son, Jide Kola.

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.

#BBNAIJA- Efe Ejeba named Youth Ambassador of Nigeria

 

    Efe Ejeba BBN winner named “Youth Ambassador of Nigeria” Big Brother Naija Winner, Efe Ejeba has been announced as the “Youth Ambassador of Nigeria” by Youths and Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung.

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.

Senate orders suspension of Port Harcourt refinery concession



    The Nigerian Senate has ordered the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to suspend the planned concession of the Port Harcourt Refinery to Agip and Oando, due to concerns over the transparency of the process.

Mr Eazi hosts exclusive documentary video of tour on Tidal



     Jay Z’s Tidal has released an original tour documentary video featuring fast rising Nigerian Afrobeat star singer, Mr Eazi., titled Life is Eazi.
    The documentary video saw him preparing for his New York play station theater marking his Ghanaian Independence day.