Saturday 17 December 2016

Snowfalls Forces U.S. Residents Indoors



Residents across the U.S. woke up to a “white” Saturday morning after snowfall accumulated overnight, with temperature hovering around minus five (-5°C).

I Am Very Proud Of The Work I Have Done As President Says Obama


New York – Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has given himself a pass mark, telling Americans that he has done well in office as president in the last eight years.

Mike Adenuga Names Banana Island Street After Himself Amidst Uproar


There is some for of Brouhaha currently brewing in Banana Island and it no longer boasts of its serenity due to a recent uproar engineered by billionaire Telecoms mogul, Mike Adenuga.

Nigerians Are Unfair To Buhari – El-Rufai Defends President


Nasir el-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state, has called on people of Nigeria to be more patient and stop scapegoating their president for mistakes of previous administrations.

Buhari Should Forget South-West In 2019 Fasehun Tells Nigerians


‎Dr. Frederick Fasehun‎, the founder of  Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, described alleged marginalization of the Yoruba in Buhari’s government as real.
He called on the president to do the needful, warning that the people from the geo-political zone may use their votes to punish the president and APC in  2019 general elections, unless there is a redress.‎

Ultimate Cycler Reopen, Founder Sends Urgent Message


The UC founder, Peter Wolfing, took to his Facebook account with an urgent message to the scheme users who didn't have access to their accounts for some time.

2019 Election Will Be A Tsunami Sys Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that the “invasion” of the state by security agents during the December 10 legislative rerun was an indication that the 2019 general election will be a Tsunami of sort.

Happy 74th Birthday To President Muhmmadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari turns 74 -Year-old today Very strong and agile. See picture Of His Cake Below.

SEE HOW GOVERNOR EMMANUEL RESCUE THESE VICTIMS



Hours after the incident, the state governor, Emmanuel, who almost lost his life to the incident but for his aide who swiftly pushed him outside the church, had mobilised for funding and other resources to take care of the injured.

An aide to the Special Adviser to the governor on Rural Development/Cooperative, Mr. Edidiong Thompson, who is also a survivor, worried that if the governor had not “promptly” intervened by providing free treatment to the injured, many more would have died.

SEE WHO KOREDE BELLO MAY MARRY



Many entertainers would readily say they cannot get married to someone in their industry for several reasons. However, for music sensation, Korede Bello, getting married to an entertainer is not really a problem. While chatting with Saturday Beats, he gave the only condition for to marrying an entertainer.

I CAN ROB ANY DRIVER WITH ORDINARY BISCUIT- SUSPECT



Forty-nine-year-old Garba Ibrahim, a shoe seller-turned car dealer, found a niche in the robbery world. He simply specialised in robbing taxi drivers.

In fact, Ibrahim, a native of Otukpo, Benue State, believed his robbery method was so fool-proof that he did not think he could ever fail.

The suspect’s simple and seemingly harmless way of dispossessing taxi drivers of their vehicles, took him across Abuja, Benue and Kogi states, where he operated until the long arm of the law caught up with him.

When he was apprehended, Ibrahim, who is now being held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, told police investigators, “With only biscuit, I can rob any taxi driver. I usually lace the biscuit with drugs.”

When Ibrahim was caught by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, eight vehicles were recovered from him. They were the remaining of many vehicles he stole and had yet to dispose of.

THE MOST UNBELEIVEABLE THING I DID FOR LOVE- SEYI LAW



Comedian, Seyi Law, admits he has done so many crazy things but he would easily recall the craziest thing he has ever done which is travelling from Lagos to Benin virtually every Saturday to see a girl who did not appreciate him.


EMEFIELE NOW THE CHAIRMAN FOR GLOBAL ISLAMIC BANK



The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has been elected as the Chairman of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation.

In a statement on Friday, the CBN said Emefiele was elected on Thursday in Jakarta, Indonesia.


Friday 16 December 2016

Wizkid Faces lawsuit in Uganda, Could be Arrested by Interpol


An Ugandan show promoter, FACE TV, has filed a lawsuit against Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun for failing to honour a performance engagement in the East African country.

Orji Kalu Visits IPOB Leader in Kuje Prison

The former Governor of Abia state paid a visit to the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in Kuje prison on Friday, December 16, 2016.

How Did Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Go From A-List Darlings to Battling Exes?


Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's love life took a 180-degree turn in 2016. A little more than a year ago, the two gave a rare, joint interview on the Today Show to talk about their personal and working relationship. They were promoting their new film, By the Sea, in which they play a couple in a volatile relationship. Jolie said that unlike that pair, she and Pitt were "actually very, very stable."

Buhari Felicitates With Pontiff at 80


President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Pope Francis as he turns 80 on December 17, 2016.

Audio Recording Posted By Sahara Reporters Is False Wike Tells Nigerians

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state

The Rivers state Government has slammed Sahara Reporters over the audio recording of Governor Nyesom Wike allegedly threatening to kill an INEC official.

Bola Tinubu & Ambode Attend Zahra Buhari & Ahmed Indimi's Wedding


APC Chieftain Bola Tinubu,Governor Ambode of Lagos and others graced the wedding ceremony of Zahra Buhari and Ahmed Indimi.Ambode shared the photos and wrote....

Tanker Burns Everything In Sight Except The Car Of A Man From Winners Church


A Fallen Tanker Fire razes down everything in sight, except the car of a man who just returned from Winners Chapel's 'My Case Is Different' 2016.Watch video below

Nigeria Discovers Crude Oil In Borno

Nigeria has discovered huge crude oil concentration in Borno State, North East, raising the hope of the region joining the league of oil producers.

MUST WATCH: Dont Tell Me This was Acted

How real could this be ? ... It got me thinking how can all these just be... 


If you are not surprised after watching this, then you are stoned-hearted like my friend.

WATCH VIDEO Dino Melaye Vs Babachir Lawal (Corrupt SGF)

Fayose Visits Bank, Withdraws N5m From Unfrozen Account

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday visited the Zenith Bank in Ado Ekiti to withdraw money from his bank accounts earlier frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

FG Not Responsible For Nigeria’s Woes Says El-Rufai, Udoma

The Federal Government on Thursday said the present administration was not responsible for the current economic situation which is impoverishing Nigerians.

Thursday 15 December 2016

Ogun Govt. Begins Verification Of N-Power Applicants


The Ogun State government has commenced the verification exercise for the 5,799 beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s social welfare and employment generation scheme, N-Power.

A Lady Reveals How She Was Almost Duped By An Old Woman Today In Lagos

A lady took to her Instagram page to narrate how she was almost duped by an old woman who pretended to help her in the market today.

FRSC Moves To Deploy 1,808 Personnel Over Lagos, Ogun Traffic


The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says the corps will deploy 1, 808 personnel to monitor vehicular movements and arrest road traffic law violators during the yuletide on Lagos and Ogun roads.

White Males Dominate Trump's Top Cabinet Posts


By selecting ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to serve as secretary of state, Donald Trump on Tuesday guaranteed that his four most influential departments will, if confirmed, be led entirely by white males for the first time since George H.W. Bush's first Cabinet was approved in 1989. Bush kept white males in those positions for his entire term.

Super Falcons: Reps Blast Sports Minister, Say ‘Evil Spirit’ Worrying Nigerians


Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday condemned the “unsavoury treatment” meted to the Super Falcons by the Minister of Youths and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung, and the Nigerian Football Federation by failing to pay their match bonuses and allowances.

Senate Refuses To Confirm Magu As EFCC Chairman


The upper chamber rejected President Muhammadu Buhari's nomination based on the security report sent by the Department of State Service (DSS).

New Music: Squeeze Tarela - 'Bend' - New Music


Squeeze Tarela who collaborated with Ms. Jaie on the song ‘I got love’, releases a new single titled ‘Bend’.

Delta Female Lawmaker Dies In London Hospital

Delta state House of Assembly has lost one of its long-serving members, Mrs Omawumi Udoh.

Watch Desmond Elliot, Femi Jacobs, Abiola Segun in Trailer


A new trailer has been released for “Crystal” directed by Desmond Elliot. The drama stars actors like Elliot, Fehintola Olulana, Femi Jacobs, Dorothy Ohiani, Abiola Segun Williams, Jimmy Odukoya and Arinze Okonkwo.

Fayose blasts EFCC after withdrawing N5m his Zenith Bank account (VIDEO)


Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose on Thursday stormed the Ado-Ekiti branch of the Zenith Bank to make withdrawal from his hitherto frozen account following a federal high court order asking the bank to de-freeze the governor’s account.

BUHARI LACKS MORAL RIGHT TO INTERVENE IN GAMBIA, SAYS FAYOSE



Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s involvement in the meeting to persuade Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh, to concede defeat as an aberration.

He said Buhari lacked the moral right to preach obedience to democratic principles because free and fair elections no longer exists under his administration.

EXXONMOBILE COMPANY SHUT DOWN BY 145 SACKED NIGERIANS



Workers of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, an affiliate of ExxonMobil protesting against the indiscriminate sack of 145 Nigerian workers.

Delta Female Lawmaker Dies In London Hospital


Delta state House of Assembly has lost one of its long-serving members, Mrs Omawumi Udoh.


Chief Monday Igbuya, the Speaker of the Assembly, on Wednesday night announced the death of, Mrs Omawumi Udoh representing Warri south I constituency. She died at a London hospital after a protracted illness.

The speaker in a statement signed by Henry Ebireri, his Chief Press secretary, Igbuya described the late Udoh as “a dogged fighter, grassroots woman and leader.


He said: “I wish to convey to you the deepest condolence of the Delta House of Assembly in an emotion laden voice. It is really hard to believe.’’

The speaker also described Udoh as an extra ordinary woman, who demonstrated a life of service, love, compassion and excellence to her family, community and the state.

According to him, Omawumi Udoh death is a great loss to the state.

“She built a bridge of hope and unity among her people, she played politics of development. She had generous spirit and she was dependable in every facet of her life.

“Udoh was also admired for her wit, charm, vision and steadfast devotion to her political associates and family, we will miss her,’’ Igbuya said.


The Speaker prayed God almighty to grant Udoh eternal rest and members of her family the strength to bear the loss.

Udoh who was born in 1960. She became a member of the state House of Assembly in 2003, on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).


BUHARI ORDERS FINANCE MINISTER TO PAY FALCONS



President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday ordered the Ministry of Finance to pay the Super Falcons their  entitlements.

 The Falcons, who beat  hosts Cameroon 1-0 to win the   African Women’s  Cup of Nations in Yaounde on December 3,  were forced to embark on protest in Abuja  after the Nigeria Football Federation failed to pay them their  bonuses and allowances.


NO TIME FOR ACADEMIC PURSUIT WHEN AM AT SERVICE-- BUHARI



president Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, said there was no time for officers to further their education during his days in the military.

He said military men were only preoccupied with war, coups and counter-coups at the time.

JAMMEH MUST GO LEAVE-- UN


President Yahya Jammeh of Gambia will not be allowed to remain head of state if he refuses to go after his elected term ends next month, the top United Nations official in West Africa said on Wednesday.

Reuters also quoted the UN official as saying that Jammeh would face “strong sanctions if he clings to power.”

N4.7bn alleged fraud: EFCC re-arraigns Ladoja eight years after

the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday re-arraigned a former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, alongside one Waheed Akanbi for an alleged fraud of N4.7bn.

Wednesday 14 December 2016

Nobody Can Freeze MMM, It Will Get Stronger In January

Prince Emeka said: "Those that didn't put their money in mmm are crying more than those that put their money in mmm. And I ask, what concerns non participants in mmm? you are not brave enough to take risk, still you are laughing like coward at those taking risk with their own personal money. Nigerians are so heartless, always happy to see downfall of their fellow human. #tufiakwa.

POPE REJECTS 80TH BIRTHDAY WISHES, SEE WHY



Pope Francis on Wednesday quipped that people should not send him early birthday wishes because, in his native Argentina, doing so brings bad luck.

Francis turns 80 on Saturday for the occasion; the Vatican has opened seven email accounts that can receive birthday messages in Latin, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, German and Polish.

I DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL BECAUSE OF MY FAITH, SAYS YAYA TOURE


Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure admitted on Tuesday to being over the legal limit following a drink-driving conviction.

According to him, he had no explanation for the reading after saying he does not consume alcohol because of his religious beliefs.


BUHARI PRESENTS 2017 BUDGET TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TODAY



President Muhammadu Buhari will today (Wednesday) present the 2017 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly.

The document will be the second one to be presented by the President after his inauguration in May 2015.

Buhari, who will be accompanied by top government officials, is expected to present the document at 10am.

JAMB INTRODUCES CCTV AT EXAM CENTRES



The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said all computer-based test centre proprietors must install closed circuit televisions as one of the requirements for operations.

It also accused operators of the centres of sending fake messages to defraud candidates and providing mandatory training for same.

SUPER FALCONS STORM NASS, PROTEST FOR NON-PAYMENT OF ALLAWANCES



Members of the female football national team, the Super Falcons, have stormed the National Assembly, protesting the non-payment of their allowances by the Nigerian Football Federation.

The team won the 10th edition of the African Women championship just held in Cameroon.

It was the 8th time Nigeria won the competition.

KIDNAPPERS GET 104-YEAR IMPRISONMENT FOR KIDNAPPING DELTA SPEAKER



An ex-soldier and seven other suspected kidnappers have been sentenced to 104-year imprisonment by a Delta State High Court sitting in Kwale, for the abduction of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr. Monday Igbuya, in 2009.

A statement released by Mr. Ivovi Aruoriwo, Public Relations Officer, Delta State Ministry of Justice on Tuesday, gave the names of the convicted to include Godspower Ikoro, Godspower omoniyi (an ex-soldier), Ernest Atteh, John Adapamu, Ife Freedom, Sunday Uba Tiemo, Kemi koinyang and Isaiah Mumbor.

12 Properties Of Jonathan’s Ex-Minister Mohammed Seized By EFCC


Twelve properties belonging to ex-minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Bala Mohammed have been seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

HOW TWO INMATES ESCAPE FROM OWERRI PRISON



There is palpable fear at the Federal Prison, Owerri, Imo State, over the escape of two inmates of the prison who are still serving jail terms.

According to a staff member of the prison, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, the inmates escaped from the prison by scaling the fence.


NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IS SHUT, SEE WHY



Access into the National Assembly this morning is an Herculean task as all three entry gates have been shut by security operatives.

GAMBIAN PRESIDENT STILL REFUSE TO LEAVE, SAYS LIBERIAN PRESIDENT



Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said late Tuesday no deal was yet on the table for Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh to leave power, saying an agreement would take longer than a day of talks.

CATERER BATHED WITH ACID BY EX-LOVER



A 25-year-old caterer, Rosemary Nnaife, who was allegedly bathed with acid by her ex-lover in the Lawanson, Surulere area of Lagos State, has demanded the prosecution of the suspect, identified only as Paul.

The Delta State indigene, whose face had been scarred by the acid, said since the incident, Paul had yet to be prosecuted.

The victim explained that she had dated Paul for four years before the relationship ended due to abuse and violence.