Nigeria @ 56: FG Declares Monday as Public Holiday...

Monday October 3rd,has been declared as Public Holiday by the Federal Government to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Day. 

Former IGP, Etim Nyang has passed on...

The family of the former Inspector General of Police, Sir Etim Okon Inyang, on Wednesday, confirmed the death of the non-nonsense police chief.

Nigerian Senate rejects Sale of National Assets...

The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday rejected the calls for the sale of the country’s national assets. On its social media handle, the Senate said it “rejected prayer 3 of the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee which sought for the sale of National Assets to shore up Foreign Reserve”. 

“I am hale, hearty, and alive”, Dangote shuts down death rumours...

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has shut down rumours making the rounds that he has passed on.

Avengers blow up Bonny export line...

On Friday night,the Niger Delta Avengers blew up the crude oil export line in Rivers State.

In a statement,by Mudoch Agbinibo,the spokesman of the militant group that was posted on the group’s website on Saturday he said the attack was to protest against the “over dramatization of the so-called dialogue and negotiation process on the side of President Muhammadu Buhari and his government”.

The group,had initially ceased its attack oil facilities since the Chief Edwin Clark-led dialogue team intervened to allow for a dialogue with the Federal Government, said it was still open to dialogue.

It, however, said would only accept a peace process that comes with honour.

NDA warned that it would resist any military action, stressing that the posture of President Muhammadu Buhari was not reassuring.

A security source confirmed the attack to our correspondent, but declined to comment further as he was not authorised  to speak on the matter.

EFCC detective arrested for collecting N15m bribe...

A Deputy Detective Superintendent of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Uzodinma Agbazue, has been arrested for allegedly receiving a N15m bribe from a lawmaker who is currently under EFCC investigation.

The EFCC said in a statement by its spokesman, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, that the suspect was arrested on September 15, 2016 following an allegation by a lawmaker that the operative collected N15m from him with a promise to give him soft landing by compromising the investigation.

According to the complainant, Agbazue allegedly approached him, claiming he had been mandated by the officer handling the case to discuss and reach an agreement on how to “kill the case”.

Charlotte: Wife releases video of police shooting her husban

The wife of the African American man who that was shot dead in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday released dramatic video footage of the moments before and after her husband was shot by police.
Police in the city have so far refused to publicly release their own body-cam and dashcam footage that they say shows Keith Lamont Scott posed a threat to officers.
The smartphone footage filmed by his wife Rakeyia Scott, released by her lawyers to the New York Times and NBC News, will add to mounting pressure on Charlotte authorities to make the video public.
The two-minute, 16-second clip does not show the shooting itself, but captures the moments leading up to it, as Scott’s wife pleads with officers not to open fire.

Troops recover 7 cows, 1 car kill ,2 cattle rustlers...

Two suspected bandits were killed  by Nigerian Troops carrying out clearance operation of suspected livestock rustlers and bandits’ camps and hideouts in the North West have in a raid on Thursday. 

Ex-Gov Ngilari Gets N1m Bail...

Former Governor of Adamawa state, Mr. James Bala Ngilari was granted bail today by Justice Nathan Musa of the Adamawa State High Court, Yola in the sum of one million naira and a surety with landed property in Yola who must provide a court affidavit of means to that effect. 

Police arrest APC members in Delta...

The police has arrested some members of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Delta State,following a violent clash by supporters of the two factions of the party in the state.

Gov Shettima moves office to Bama, as reconstruction begins...

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State, on Wednesday, temporarily relocated his office to Bama town, an urban centre, severely damaged by Boko Haram insurgents in their nearly two years occupation before it was liberated by the military in 2015.

Over 42 killed as migrant boat capsizes off Egypt;

On Wednesday,over 42 persons drowned when a boat carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean off Egypt’s north coast, thereby prompting a search operation in which another 150 were rescued, officials said. 

Supreme court: Why I challenged Bello – Wada;

Former governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Wada has congratulated Governor Yahaya Bello on his victory at the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Wada, while congratulating Bello, also said that he had challenged Bello up to the apex court not out of selfish reasons but for the purpose of judicial interpretation and posterity.

My successor’ll not come from Igbinedion’s family — Oshiomhole...

Ahead of the Edo State governorship election, Governor Adams Oshiomhole has reiterated that his successor will not emerge from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party or the political family of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion.

Emir of Kano pictured with Pope Francis...

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II met with Pope Francis on Tuesday in Assisi, Italy, during the final meeting of the World Day of Prayer for Peace where over 400 religious leaders from around the world gathered to pray for world peace.

Khlomoney flashes band on wedding finger...

Khloe has been dating Tristan Thompson for several weeks was pictured flashing a diamond band on her wedding finger when she stepped out in New York City on Tuesday morning.

The Bradgelina Union is over...

Eleven years and 6 kids after,Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt for 'the health of her family,' two years after the couple said their 'I Dos' at their French estate Chateau Miraval.

Supreme Court upholds Yahaya Bello’s Victory as Kogi gov...

On Tuesday,The Supreme Court upheld the election of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.

Headed by Justice Sylvester Ngwata,The seven-man panel affirmed the election after listening to the closing statements of all the counsel.

Naira appreciates against dollar at interbank market...

On Monday,The naira  appreciated against the dollar at the interbank market.
The currency gained 1.4 points to exchange at N307.25 to the dollar, from N308.69 it exchanged on Friday, representing an appreciation of 0.5 per cent.
However,it stabilized at the parallel market, exchanging at N425 to the dollar, a figure it had maintained for three days, while it traded against the Pound Sterling and Euro at N550 and N470 respectively.
Trading at the Bureau De Change segment of the market also showed the naira stabilising against the dollar, closing at N422 while it settled at N549 and N470 against Pound Sterling and Euro, respectively.

New York bombing suspect captured in police shootout;

On Monday, Ahmad Khan Rahami,the Afghan-born American suspect wanted in connection with weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey was taken into custody after being wounded in a shootout with police, an official said.

Boko Haram strike leaves eight dead;

On Sunday,At least eight people were killed outside a church in an attack carried out by gunmen on bicycles in northeast Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram members. 
The attack happened shortly after morning service on Sunday in Kwamjilari village, about 30 kilometres (19 miles) east of the town of Chibok, in Borno state.
The attackers set fire to homes and fields of maize that were almost ready for harvest, according to a local chief in Kautikeri, who also said eight people were killed.
The chief said soldiers were later deployed to Kwamjilari from Chibok — the scene of a notorious kidnapping in 2014 when more than 200 schoolgirls were seized.

Hajj2016;Pilgrims return to scene of deadly stampede;

On Monday, Muslims from around the world returned to the scene of last year’s deadly stampede to perform the final major rite of the hajj,that is the stoning ritual near Mecca.

Patience Jonathan’s cash: Houseboy, driver’s names used to open $15m accounts...

Four domestic servants, including a driver and a houseboy, whose names were used to open bank accounts for Mrs Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan have been arrested by The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Funke Akindele asks her fans to pray for her...

Well as awesome as this seems as being pregnant is yaaay news! As she recently got married again. I do hope she ended her previous marriage completely!

Air Peace makes maiden trip to Benin Airport...

On Friday morning,Air Peace made its maiden flight into BENIN Airport in Edo State. 

I will accept if Mourinho invites me for drink – Pep Guardiola...

Pep Guardiola is taking a break from his bitter feud with Jose Mourinho on Friday and said he will accept a post-match drink from his opposite number — if he is offered one. 

AY’s 30 days in Atlanta makes 2017 Guinness World Records...

Ayo Makun, aka AY's, 30 days in Atlanta movie has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Facebook co-founder endorses Clinton, donates $20m to campaign...

'Hillary Clinton'

Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz is committing $20 million to help Hillary Clinton and her Democratic Party in the upcoming US election.

FG inaugurates N5.6bn water project in Otuoke, Bayelsa...

On Thursday,the Central Ogbia Regional Water Supply Project in Bayelsa was inaugurated by the Federal Government.

INEC postpones Edo election...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday, agreed to extend the date of the Edo State governorship election by two weeks.
The Election was initially scheduled for this weekend.

FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays...

The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, September 12 and 13, 2016, as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, in Abuja.

Apple unveils iphone 7, 7 plus...

Who will buy the new Iphone 7plus for me???

Apple on Wednesday unveiled two upgraded versions of its iconic iPhone, in a move aimed at capturing more consumers in an increasingly saturated global smartphone market.

National Assembly reconvenes Sept. 20;

The National Assembly Management on Tuesday announced the postponement of resumption date for Senate and House of Representatives from Sept. 13 to Sept. 20.
Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Omolori, in a statement, requested all lawmakers to resume sitting on the rescheduled date. The National Assembly had on July 21 proceeded on a seven-week recess to resume on Sept. 13.

THIS JUST IN:Olorogun Michael Ibru dies at 86...

The patriarch of the Ibru family and chairman of the Ibru organization, Olorogun Michael Ibru is dead.
He died at the age of 86 years after a protracted illness in Florida in the United States of America, USA.

First Nation reassures passengers of resumption on Sept15 ...

On Tuesday,First Nation Airways  reassured its passengers that the airline would resume flight operations on September 15.

The Airline’s Director of Flight Operations, Capt. Chimara Imediegwu, made this known at a news conference in Lagos.

The airline had on August 17 announced the suspension of its operations to enable aircraft in its fleet undergo engine maintenance.

Imediegwu said it was not true that the airline was on the verge of folding up.

He said it voluntarily grounded the aircraft at enormous cost to await the arrival of the manufacturer’s team.

Yaaay!Rooney breaks England caps record...

Wayne Rooney became England’s most capped outfield player when he was awarded his 116th cap by new manager Sam Allardyce in Sunday’s opening 2018 World Cup qualifier away to Slovakia. 

Blogger faces jail for playing Pokemon Go in church...

A Russian blogger has been charged with inciting hatred and offending religious sensibilities after filming himself playing Pokemon Go in a Yekaterinberg cathedral.

Permanent Secretary dies 24 hours after swearing in...

Twenty four hours after Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun swore in fourteen Permanent Secretaries, one of them Mrs. Olubunmi Odumusi has died. 

Odumusi was reported to have died in her sleep at midnight on Friday,at the age of 57,after a prolonged cancer ailment. 

Word on the street revealed that, the ailment has gulped huge money from the family to get the deceased treated both within and outside Nigeria. 

Odumusi was a thoroughbred journalist who rose to the rank of a Director at the Ogun State Ministry of information and Strategy,before her recent elevation to the post of Permanent Secretary.

Donald Trump promises African Americans jobs, prosperity...

In a speech to a black congregation in a US city famous as a symbol of economic and urban decline on Saturday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump promised African Americans prosperity and jobs.

Mark Zuckerberg visits President Buhari we have the receipts...

On Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari while granting audience to  the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of social networking website, Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, commended him for sharing his wealth of knowledge with Nigerian youths, and inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs.

Julius was admitted due to stress-related issues –Wife...

Ibiere, wife of popular comedian, Julius Agwu, has said that the health issues for which he is currently being treated in London have nothing to do with, craniotomy, The brain-related surgery he underwent last year.

Samsung to halts Galaxy Note 7 sales after battery explosions...

Samsung said Friday it would suspend sales of its latest flagship smartphone Galaxy Note 7 as reports of exploding batteries threatened to damage the reputation of the South Korean electronics giant.

Gov. Wike dissolves 17 LG caretaker committee

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike,dissolved the Caretaker Committees of 17 out of the 23 local government areas in the state on Thursday.

Jackie Chan to get lifetime achievement Oscar...

Martial arts expert and actor Jackie Chan will receive a lifetime achievement Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Thursday.

Mark Zuckerberg aka Facebook owner pictured eating with bare hands...

We have the receipts from the time Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, was spotted eating with bare hands in Kenya. So Cool...
Think he was swallowing eba and soup. I wonder what soup sha.

Kano state Gov. Ganduje reshuffles cabinet...

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has announced a minor cabinet shake up. 

First Nation Airlines suspends operations...

Barely 24 hours after Aero Contractors Airlines announced suspension of its operations, another domestic carrier, First Nation Airlines, has followed suit, suspending its operations.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) made this known on Thursday.
Aero Contractors Airlines, Nigeria’s second largest commercial carrier, announced an indefinite suspension of its scheduled flight services and its staff with effect from Thursday, September 1, 2016. The Director-General of the NCAA, Capt. Muhtar Usman, explained that the decision was taken in order to ensure that the airline carried out the required maintenance of its aircraft. 
Usman, however, refuted claims that some of the domestic airlines were winding down their operations regardless of the fact that they had suspended flight services. 
Usman insisted that the domestic carriers had not wound down their operations, but were “merely suspending their operations temporarily to enable them undertake certain operational overhaul and strengthen their overall operational outlay.

Gov. Obiano condoles with Sen. Oduah over son’s death;

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has condoled with the Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Sen. Stella Oduah on the death of her son, Chinedu.
In a condolence message to the senator signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Emeka Ozumba in Awka on Thursday, Obiano said he received the news about the death with deep regret.
 
His words;

Chelsea has officially re-sign David Luiz;

Chelsea have completed the signing of Brazil international David Luiz from Paris Saint-Germain for £38m (€45m).