Obasanjo advises rich Nigerians on job creation

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo

A former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called on well-meaning Nigerians to give back to the communities where they hail from, in order to stem the tide of rural-urban migration and unemployment among youths.

Release Kanu or heavens will strike, cleric tells Buhari

FOLLOWING the agitation by members of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and continued detention of Biafra Radio Director, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu by the Department of State Security, DSS, a renowned cleric, Prophet Anthony Nwoko of the Church of God, weekend called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure Kanu’s immediate release or Heaven will fall.

CBN now to allocate forex to end users

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is now to allocate foreign exchange to end-users, with priority given to matured Letters of Credit, importation of petroleum products, raw materials and machinery. This is in a bid to effectively manage the nation’s depleted foreign reserves.

CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele

This came as Nigeria’s foreign trade report for imports and exports during the third quarter of 2015 has shown an unprecedented decline reflecting the level of stress the economy has witnessed since this year.
The Director of Monetary Policy of the CBN, Mr. Moses Tule, who spoke in Abuja, at the weekend said under the new regime, those who take pleasure in wasting the nation’s foreign exchange in shopping abroad would find it increasingly difficult.

Pastor allegedly buries charm in church premises

The police in Benin arrested one Apostle Ikenna Okafor on Sunday for allegedly burying charm in his church premises in Benin.

Buhari’s 2016 budget, Nigeria’s best ever, says Opadokun

Former scribe of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and Convener of the Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms (CODER) Chief Ayo Opadokun, has described the N6.08 trillion 2016 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, as the best ever in the nation’s history.

Chief Ayo Opadokun,

Speaking with journalists during the 13th edition of Ayo Opadokun’s Christmas Carol in Offa, Kwara State, ‎Opadokun said the budget is practically pro-masses‎.

Man Utd players fighting for Van Gaal – Rooney

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney declared that he and his team-mates are “fighting” to save the job of embattled manager Louis van Gaal. British media reports claim Van Gaal is on the brink of the sack after a run of six games without victory and he stormed out of his weekly press conference on Wednesday after criticising the speculation about his job.

Eid-el-Maulud: Buhari, Saraki, Sultan, others call for unity, love

As Muslims celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammed today, President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and the Sultan of Sokoto have called for more understanding, unity and love among Nigerians to move the nation forward.

The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, urged Muslims to use the opportunity of his birthday to reflect on the teachings of the Prophet, who lived a life of piety, prayer and service to God and humanity.

Tornadoes, storms kill seven in US

Storms and tornadoes killed at least seven people and left dozens injured when they ripped through large swathes of the southeastern United States on Wednesday, reports and officials said.

Army cautions Islamic Movement of Nigeria against inciting comments

The Nigerian Army has warned members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, to desist from making misleading comments, capable of breaching public peace and order.

2016 Budget: FG to spend N221.7bn on health sector

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said N221.7 billion would be spent on health sector in 2016 as part of the initiative to improve the health care delivery to Nigerians. Buhari said this while presenting the 2016 budget to the joint National Assembly session in Abuja. He said that N369.6 billion was set aside for education sector as against N294.5 billion earmarked for defence, while the Ministry of Interior would receive N145.3 billion.

I’ll make Naira equal in value to dollar, says Buhari

The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday said he would ensure that the Naira was equal to the dollar in value, if voted into office.
Buhari stated this during the South-East presidential rally of the party at Dan Anyima Stadium, Owerri.
“It is sad that the value of the naira has dropped to more than N230 to one dollar; this does not speak well for the nation’s economy,’’ he said.

NERC unveils new electricity tariff, abolishes fixed charge

The National Electricity Regulation Commission, NERC, on Monday, unveiled a new increment of average of N9.00 electricity tariff for all classes of consumers of the product, which will become effective from the next billing period, just as it also, announced the abolition of the contentious fixed charges for all electricity consumers.

Prepaid meters

In the new tariff regime for instance, residential customer classification (R2) in Abuja Electricity Distribution Company will no longer pay N702.00 fixed charge every month. Their energy charge will increase by N9.60. Also, residential customers (R2 customers) in Eko and Ikeja electricity distribution areas will no longer pay N750. 00 fixed charges.

Stephanie Rose Nigerian transgender slams Christians over Xmas celebration

Stephanie Rose, the avowed God hater has come out to blast the Christmas season.

Stephanie Rose, the Nigerian transgender and avowed God hater, has continued to pour opprobrium on anything that has to do with Christianity and this Christmas season where Christians all over the world are set to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, has given her another opportunity to blast God and his Son.

She took to her Facebook page to blast the celebration with this tag and message:

Orlando Bloom British actor deported from India over fake visa

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star was due to visit India on Saturday, December 19, to promote tourism in the country —

7-year-old boy, 3 others injured in Lagos gas explosion

Seven-year-old boy, Okiki Alabede and three others suffered severe burns after a gas exploded at  a restaurant in Ogba, Ojodu Local Council Development Area, LCDA, damaging property worth millions.
Other victims were: Abiodun Salami, 27, Mustapha, 30 and a woman identified as Iya Elijah.

N1.4trn fine: FG calls MTN’s bluff, says Dec 31 deadline subsists

The Federal Government, yesterday, said it would neither be cowed nor threatened by MTN’s court action against the N1.4trn fine which was later reduced to N780 billion, insisting that the telecommunications company risks another fine if it fails to pay on deadline.

Why we crashed cement price – Dangote

Dangote Cement Plc is beating its chest for leading an initiative that crashed the price of cement by about 40 percent. The move by the market leader cut cement price from about N2,000 to N1,300. The cement company explained the rationale behind its action on a day it empowered  distributors with about 150 trucks.

SSANU shuts down 30 varsities December 24

Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities, SSANU, has directed its members to embark on indefinite strike from December 24, following Federal Government’s directive to Vice-Chancellors of universities to remove the names of staff of their secondary schools from their pay-roll.

Jubilation in Enugu as Nnamdi Kanu regains freedom

jubilation erupted in major streets of Enugu metropolis,Thursday, as the news of the release of detained Director,Radio Biafra,Nnamdi Kanu filtered in.

OFFICIAL: Jose Mourinho sacked by Chelsea

The 52-year-old, who guided the team to the Premier League title last term, has left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent after the club deemed results "not good enough this season"

Stella Damasus, Daniel Ademinokan Couple collaborate as they launch TV station, Mon Afrik

The couple who have been dating for a while now, are set to launch the test transmission of their online television station, Mon Afrik TV.

Nollywood actress, Stella Damascus, and Film maker, Daniel Ademinokan, now have more than a relationship as they collaborate on the launch of their new TV station, Mon Afrik.

Fuel subsidy to go next year

Following increased pressure on revenue and the expenditure profile, the Federal Government has finally yielded to domestic and international pressures to remove fuel subsidy.

Champions League draw

The Champions League group stages are now nothing but a memory, with the draw for the last 16 set to take place on Monday.

Allowances Of New Ministers Revealed

Nigeria’s new ministers sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, November 11, will be paid N487 million as yearly remuneration.

The current remuneration packages approved by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), are guided by the Remuneration Act of 2007.

Mercy Johnson and her husband welcome there third child

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Okojie have welcomed their third child.
The couple gave birth to a baby girl on December 11, 2015 at the University Of Maryland (Saint Joseph), United States of America.

Iran calls Nigeria to stop crackdown on Shiites

Following last Saturday’s violent clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Muslim sect, Shiite, in Zaria, Kaduna State, Iran has called on Nigerian authorities to respect religious figures and sites.

I didn’t collect N100m from Yuguda — Bode George

FORMER Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Demcoratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, has denied collecting N100 million from former Minister of Finance (State), Mr Bashir Yuguda, saying it is another blatant falsehood, stripped of any iota of truth.

Buhari ‘ll be Nigeria’s most democratic leader — Tony Momoh

What is your idea of democracy in Nigeria? 
The road map in Nigeria is the Constitution and Section 14 of the Constitution says, “Sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria.” And from the Constitution, government derives all its power and authority, which means that the Constitution, as I have always said, is a documentation of delegated power.
During military rule, there was no politics. We have chosen democracy as our highway. Therefore, we must obey the rules of democracy.

$2.2bn arms Probe: EFCC in dilemma over Sanusi, ex-CBN gov

As investigation into the looting of funds meant for the acquisition of arms for the Nigerian armed forces continues, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, are in a dilemma over what to do with the former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

Zakzaky’s son, wife, other Shiite leaders killed

No fewer than 20 members of the Shi’ite sect were killed, yesterday, as the military cracked down on the sect for blocking the highways during their public procession in Zaria, Kaduna State. The sect, however, claimed that hundreds of its members were killed by soldiers who stormed three of its locations with heavy military weapons. It was gathered that the  troops engaged members of the sect throughout the night as heavy shootings and sounds of explosions were heard in Gyallesu and Sokoto Road, where Hussainiyya – the spiritual centre of the sect – is located.

Petrol price reaches all time high at N115 per litre

Average pump price of premium motor spirit, otherwise known as petrol, across the country in the month of November was N115.35 per litre, up from N93.5 recorded in the preceding month of October.
Interim reports have pointed to further rise this month with the lingering fuel scarcity in most parts of the country.

Checkout The New Multi-Million Naira Mansion A Popular Nigerian Musician Just Acquired | PHOTOS

Popular Nigerian musician, Esegine Allen better known by his stage name Orezi has a surprise for his fans.

Alhaji Orezi took to his Instagram page to show his new acquired home and his car garage.
He shared the joy in a post he captioned “ALAYE DOUBLE YOUR HUSTLE IF U WAN BE LIKE OREZI OOO !!! Blessings upon Blessings
It’s been a good year”

Six Policemen Dismissed On False Allegation Of Extortion Appeal To I-G Arase For Reinstatement

Six policemen dismissed from the Ondo State Police Command over alleged extortion have appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Solomon Arase, to reinstate them, claiming that they were framed.

Angola Bans Islam and Shuts Down All Mosques Across The Country

Angola has reportedly declared Islam illegal and ordered for all of the country’s mosques to be closed down.
Minister of culture Rosa Cruz e Silva said that mosques in the largely Christian country would be closed until further notice.

EFCC to summon Okonjo-Iweala

Indications emerged last night that the Federal Government would extend its dragnet towards apprehending and prosecuting more individuals and groups which allegedly helped themselves with huge funds meant for the acquisition of arms for the armed forces, leaving the soldiers to fight with bare hands.

Boko Haram: Troops rescue 210 persons; kill 5 terrorists

As the military continue its onslaught to rid Boko Haram terrorists from Nigerian territories, Special Forces have rescued another 210 abducted women, elderly men and children held captive by the group.

How under-graduate died during abortion

TONGUES are wagging in Ijare, Ifedore council area of Ondo state over the death of 20 year old National Diploma (ND)  Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) student of the state owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Wunmi Agbeluyi after a herbalist allegedly helped her to terminate the pregnancy.

UCL exit: Van Gaal insists ‘United better than last year’

Louis van Gaal says he is unable to defend himself following Manchester United’s Champions League exit, but he insists the Red Devils are improving under his tenure.

Remove oil subsidy now, World Bank tells Buhari

Against the backdrop of the current fuel crisis across the country showing no sign of abating, the World Bank, yesterday, told President Muhammadu Buhari that the time to remove petroleum subsidy is now.

Biafra: ‘What can we do to make Igbo feel they belong,not alienated – Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has urged the Federal Government to employ more diplomacy in handling the agitation for the Republic of Biafra.

Niger to transfer 500 Boko Haram prisoners to Nigeria

In its efforts to rid its prisons of the dreaded Islamist insurgents, the Niger Republic is set to transfer about 500 Boko Haram prisoners back to Nigeria, reports Reuters.

We May Boycott Ooni’s Coronation – Osun Council Of Obas

Traditional rulers under the aegis of the Osun State Council of Obas may boycott Monday’s coronation of the 51^st Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.

Ondo Govt. Generates N10bn IGR In 11 Months

The Ondo State Board of Internally Generated Revenue, (IGR), said on Sunday that the state generated not less than N10 billion between January and November.

Ben Bruce donates wardrobe allowance to widows in Bayelsa

Senator representing Bayelsa East and philanthropist Mr. Ben Murray Bruce of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has fulfilled his pledge to donate half of  his wardrobe allowance to widows in his community at Akasa, Bayelsa state.

Customs officials, soldiers raid Lagos rice stores

Following the alleged invasion of their stores by about 30 officials of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone A, Ikeja, accompanied by soldiers, market women, who deal in parboiled rice at Mile 2 Oke/Under-bridge Market, in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, staged a peaceful protest to the head office of  Vanguard Media Limited, yesterday.

Breaking News: INEC declares Yahaya Bello Kogi Governor-Elect

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Alh. Yahaya Bello as the winner of the Kogi governorship poll.

ALLEGED $2bn arms deal fraud: EFCC uncovers another N600m scam

The Economic  and Financial Crimes Commission, yesterday, continued its arrest of high profile politicians and top military officers over the $2bn arms contract allegedly disbursed by the Office of National Security Adviser, ONSA.

IPOB blames APC for death of 9, names victims

Following the three-week long protests embarked upon by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, over continued incarceration of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu which led to the alleged killing of its members by  members of Joint Military Task Force,  markets, banks and schools in Onitsha and its environs remained closed, yesterday, in apparent solidarity with the protesters.

MTN gets Dec 31 deadline to pay N674bn slashed fine

FINALLY, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has reduced the N1.04 trillion fine it imposed on MTN Nigeria to N674 billion.

Check out IMDB's top 10 movies, TV Shows of 2015

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) has shared a list of its most popular TV shows and movies of the year 2015. Check them out.

Hardship as power supply drops to six hours daily

The hardship currently witnessed by Nigerians across the country took a turn for the worse in Abuja in the last couple of days as Abuja Electricity Distribution Company  reduced power supply to the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring states to an average of six hours a day.

Fulani herdsmen kill palmwine tapper, injure one other in Delta

A-30-year-old palmwine tapper was, yesterday, killed and one other severely injured by suspected Fulani herdsmen at Ofagbe community, Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State.

40,000 IPOB members shut down S’East for detained Radio Biafra boss

Vehement in their resolve to get the detained Radio Biafra boss Nnamdi Kanu released and to actualze their agitation for the sovereign state of Biafra, no fewer than 40,000 members and sympathizers of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, shut down commercial and business  activities in the South East states as they took to the streets to vent their spleen.

U.S. advises Rwandan president to step down after tenure expiration in 2017

U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, says Washington expects Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, to set an example for the region and step down at the end of his second term in office in 2017.

BIAFRA: IPOB, MASSOB shut down markets, Uwazuruike expelled

Over seven thousands members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday,   shut   down markets and all commercial activities in Nnewi, Anambra State in solidarity protest for the release of the Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, who has been incarcerated by  the Directorate of State Services, DSS, for over one month.

Nigeria to assist South Sudan in debt management – Nwankwo

Nigeria will assist South Sudan in managing its huge debt profile and develop its bonds market, Dr Abraham Nwankwo, Director-General, Debt Management Officer (DMO), has said. Nwankwo, speaking on Tuesday when he received a South Sudan delegation on a study tour, stressed the need for cooperation among African countries.

Faleke sues INEC, begs court to declare him Kogi’s governor-elect

The deputy governorship flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress in the November 21 election in Kogi State, James Faleke, on Tuesday filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja, demanding his declaration as governor-elect.

Court adjourns Sylva’s eligibility suit till Jan. 12

An FCT High Court, Maitama has fixed Jan. 12, 2016 for hearing in a suit challenging the eligibility of Timipreye Sylva to contest the forthcoming governorship election in Bayelsa. Sylva, a former governor of Bayelsa, is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Dec. 5 governorship election in Bayelsa.

Over 470,000 residents affected with HIV virus in Lagos – Lawmakers

Mr Segun Olulade, the Chairman of Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health, said that no fewer than 470, 435 residents had been affected by the HIV virus in Lagos state. Olulade (APC-Epe II) said this on the floor of the House as part of activities to commemorate the World AIDS’ Day.