The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has revealed how he rejected a bribe of N1 billion years ago. The former Rivers State Governor disclosed this while he was speaking in Lagos on Tuesday, June 13, at a forum in Lagos.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Rotimi Amaechi- 'I rejected N1bn bribe'
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has revealed how he rejected a bribe of N1 billion years ago. The former Rivers State Governor disclosed this while he was speaking in Lagos on Tuesday, June 13, at a forum in Lagos.
Nigerian Actor Uche Odoputa narrate how drug trafficking put him in jail
Nollywood actor, Uche Odopute, in a new interview with Broadway Africa TV, has opened up on the drug trafficking incident that landed him in jails years back.
See Full list of 72 CBT centres blacklisted by JAMB
PREMIUM TIMES has now obtained a full list of the affected centres in 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Photo: Lagos Couple Seek Financial Help To Discharge Triplets From Hospital
Mr and Mrs Jegede who reside in a one-room apartment at No. 11, Ijaiye Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos. Mr. Rasheed Jegede, 37, is a furniture maker, while his wife, the mother of the triplets, Esther Jegede, 31, is unemployed. She gave birth to two girls and a boy through Caesarean Section on the 6th of June, 2017 at Ayoradex Hospital, Mafoluku, Oshodi, but has been made to stay since they have been unable to pay their N200,000 medical bills.
Harry Potter Star, Sam Beazley Dies Aged 101
Harry Potter actor Sam Beazley, who played Professor Everard in the Order of the Phoenix, has died aged 101. The British actor, born in Kensington, had a long and distinguished theatre career before he turned to the screen. He played Professor Everard in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth in the series. He also appeared in Johnny English and Bridget Jones' Diary.
Iyanya Drops Visuals For ‘Hold On’
Iyanya has released visuals for his hit single, Hold On produced by Don Jazzy. Shot in the UK, the crisp and compelling video was directed by AMVCA award-winning cinematographer, Ogo Okpue.
Blac Chyna Shows Off New Hair Do
Blac Chyna dare to be different when she stepped out with emerald hair during a retail therapy session in Beverly Hills on Thursday.
Photos- Conjoined twins discharged after over two years stay in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
Blessing and Favour were discharged on Thursday, June 15th, after staying in Kenyatta National Hospital receiving specialized medical care for two and a half years. The discharge has been informed by a sequence of medical review of the twins by a multidisciplinary team for seven months after the major surgery performed on November 1st, 2016, recommended that the children are in good health for integration with the community.
PHOTOS- See the made in Nigeria car called "Biafrakwezuonu"
Nigerians are very talented! A Facebook user Ikenna Samuelson, has shared photos of an awesome made in Nigeria car called, Biafrakwezuonu!
South Africans Order Nigerians Out Of Communities
President of the union, Ikechukwu Anyene, said the Kuruman community in Northern Cape Province gave Nigerians till Thursday to leave the place.
Simon Cowell To Release Fundraising Song For Victims Of Grenfell Tower
Simon Cowell has announced plans to help victims of the Grenfell Tower blaze by donating all proceeds from the release of a yet to be revealed single to those who have been affected by the tragedy.
See Ghanaian Refugee who lost fingers while crossing the border to stay in Canada
"I'm happy because if I go back to Ghana, I might lose all my life. But here I am, I just lost my fingers, but I'm still part of the society. I can do a lot of things that the people who have the fingers can do," Iyal said.
Lesotho PM’s wife shot dead
The estranged wife of incoming Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has been shot dead two days before his inauguration. Lipolelo Thabane, 58, was travelling home with a friend when both women were shot by an unknown assailant, the police said. The police said the motive was unknown and an investigation was continuing, BBC reported.
I Go Dye To Receive African Child Prize
Ace comedian and UN ambassador, Francis Agoda, po Known As I Go Dye is set to join 24 other eminent Africans to receive the African Child Prize.
I Go Dye, who is being honoured in the ‘Comic Art and Creativity’ category was selected after rigorous voting process.
N-Power portal opens for recruitment of tax officers
The social empowerment programme of the federal government known as N-Power has commenced recruitment process of graduates across the country.
The programme which is expected to reduce unemployment will engage 300,000 graduates in teaching, agriculture, healthcare and tax collection.
Man Caught Stealing Yam at Onitsha Main Market (photo)
An unidentified man was allegedly caught stealing tubers of yam at Onitsha main market, Anambra state. He was made to wear a tuber of yam round his neck
Open Heavens 16 June 2017: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye- Experiencing wonders
EXPERIENCING WONDERS – Friday June 16th 2017
Memorise: Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Exodus 15:11
Read: Daniel 6:21-28 (KJV)
6:21 Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live forever.
6:22 My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
23 Then was the king exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.