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As has been the tradition, the hierarchy of the Nigerian Army yesterday celebrated this year's yuletide period with troops in the field. This time around, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, represented by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Alkali, Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General NE Angbazo, Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General RI Nicholas, General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General SK Usman, along with some of the Principal Staff Officers at Headquarters 7 Division and field commanders celebrated the 2017 Christmas with the gallant troops of 26 Task Force Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE.  The celebration took place at the Headquarters complex of 26 Task Force Brigade, Gwoza in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The celebration of the Christmas with the troops apart from boosting troops morale, affords an opportunity to meet and c...

She shares the pictures and wrote; People have always refer to me as "mgbeke" (local girl) that I dont know fashion or carry designer bags/shoes/clothes That I don't wear expensive hair. Well my darlings I do know and want to wear those things but I have been saving for this building right here. I can't remember d last time my family travelled for Xmas because their is no house to stay. My mother falls sick whenever she goes for August meeting and comes back. My father wanted to sell half of our compound to fix d leaking roof, buy ceiling and also patch the broken wall but I told him No. ( PAPA I WILL BUILD HOUSE FOR YOU) after saving for sometime, I wanted to use the money to buy myself another car (A bigger car) but I said to myself, what's d need for d car when we don't have roof over our head in d village moreover the car I have is still in good condition and serves me well, I can always buy another one later. Today am grateful to Almight God that it c...

Wizkid brought out Davido to join him on stage after he had earlier announced that he had a special surprise for his fans at his homecoming concert which held at Eko Hotel, Lagos yesterday. See Nigerians reaction below....

Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, University of Calabar, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu advised the Federal Government to stop establishing more universities and enhance the standard of existing ones. Mr. Iwuanyanwu gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Atta Ikeduru, Imo, on Tuesday. He said that instead of frequent approval of new universities, the government should concentrate on improving standards in the existing ones to produce quality graduates. Mr. Iwuanyanwu said the standard of education in Nigerian universities had dropped when compared with what obtained more than 40 years ago. He expressed support for the restructuring of the country with a view to tackling corruption, repositioning the local government administration and power sector. NAN

The scholarship worth N40million will cover the education of Master Jaja from Secondary School up to University Level. Governor Wike announced the Scholarship on Sunday at the State Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt during the Thanksgiving Service in honour of Prince Uche Secondus where the young musician performed soul lifting songs. The governor directed the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Province 5 to open an account for the musician in laision with his family for the purpose of his training. He urged the church to closely monitor and guard the young musician to ensure that he fulfils his destiny.

Olusola was reportedly apprehended on Friday, December 22, 2017, at the Sapade Motor Park by some commuters who were uncomfortable with an offensive odour coming from a polythene bag which the suspect carried. Olusola, who was said to have boarded a vehicle heading for Lagos, became a guest of the police after the commuters alerted policemen from the Isara division, who found the baby’s corpse in the bag. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said when the 42-year-old was queried on how he came by the corpse, he claimed that he was taking it to Lagos for burial. Oyeyemi noted that the suspect did not provide any convincing explanation to the cops. He said, “The suspect was arrested at Sapade Motor Park when he was about boarding a vehicle with the corpse, which was wrapped in a polythene bag. The odour coming out of the bag aroused the suspicion of people at the motor park, and they quickly alerted the police. “Upon the information, the Divisional Police Officer...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday assured Nigerians the Federal Government had no plan to increase fuel prices. “We are certainly not expecting to increase oil (fuel) prices at all; the government has absolutely no intention of increasing fuel prices and that’s it,” he told journalists after an on-the-stop assessment of the fuel situation in parts of Lagos.   A transcript of his interview with journalist was made available by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande. Osinbajo visited Oando and Total depots in Apapa and reassured Nigerians that the present administration was working round the clock to end the fuel crisis as soon as possible. He said one of the most important objectives of the administration was to ensure that the average citizen was not put through the pain of an increase in fuel price. The Vice President stated, “We have been here holding a meeting with major oil marketers and as you see everyone is at ...

The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and the Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Hajia Aisha Abubakar have conferred on Nollywood Star Kenneth Okonkwo the Ambassador of Made in Nigeria goods  

He said the decision of the summit followed consideration of various security challenges across the country, including kidnapping, small arms trafficking, terrorist activities of Boko Haram in the North East, clashes between herdsmen and farmers, as well as cattle rustling.  “It was on account of the security summit that the governors at the Governors’ Forum subsequently decided that they would vote a certain sum of money, which has become somewhat controversial, the $1billion, to assist the security architecture of the country.  “It was to assist all of the issues in the states, including policing in the states, community policing, all of the different security challenges that we have.  “It was after the security summit that the Governors’ Forum met across party lines, I must add, in order to approve and to accept that this is what needed to be done to shore up our security architecture.” Cc: channelstv

According to reports, the inmates have spent between twenty and thirty-four years in prison and were released having satisfied basic conditions such as remorse, good behaviour and readiness to contribute meaningfully to the society.  Speaking while handing over the release order from the Governor to the Lagos Prisons Command, Chairman of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo, said the release of the inmates was in line with the commitment of the present administration to the ideals of the justice sector reforms through prison decongestion. : Oyewo, who represented Governor Ambode at the event alongside other members of the Council, said the exercise was pursuant to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) which empowered the Governor to exercise prerogative of mercy, and also to offer hope to such inmates who had demonstrated capacity to be re-absorbed into the society. : Oyewo, a professor of law said, “The Advisory Council On Pr...

  Police in Texas issued an AMBER Alert on Tuesday for a newborn baby girl who went missing after her mother was found fatally stabbed at her home. Six-week-old Shanally Flores could not be found on Tuesday afternoon after police found her mother, Carolina Flores, dead with multiple stab wounds in an apartment in northeast Houston, according to police.  According to the Police, the 33 years old Carolina Flores' body was discovered by a family member who also lived in the apartment.  Police named the baby’s father, Thomas Bernardez, as a person of interest in the case, however, police later located Bernardez in San Antonio, Texas, without the child. He denied any involvement in the murder. Witnesses described Flores as a “hard-working woman,” who migrated to the states from Honduras a few years ago. They said she worked two jobs: one at a local hotel and another as a caregiver. “She came out here to get something," her cousin Jenny Lopez told ABC affiliate KTRK on Tuesday...

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday arraigned a brother of late founder of GTB and property developer, David Olumide Aderinokun and a staff of the New Town Development Authority (NTDA), Balogun Adeniyi Abdul-Wakil, before an Igbosere Magistrate Court over alleged conspiracy, forgery, stealing and property fraud on parcels of land in Lekki Peninsula estimated at 2678.068 square metres. . Aderinokun, who is the husband of media personality, Stephanie Coker, was arraigned separately on an eight-count charge bordering on the offence and alongside Abdul-Wakil on another eight-count charge before the same court. . Aderinokun, trading under the name and style of Davade Properties, was alleged to have conspired with others now at large sometime in February 2016 to commit felony to wit stealing, forgery and obtaining money under false pretense. . According to the charge, Aderinokun criminally converted a piece of land measuring approximately 1764.44sm in Lekki, for his use. He was alleg...

The singer told Sunday Scoop, “I am not in a relationship at the moment because I have yet to meet a lady I like. I have been single for about a year now and I have not had sex with any woman since I’m not dating anyone. But I must admit that it is not always easy to stay away from women because they compliment us. According to him, his focus now is how he can be a better musician. He stated, “If you are not successful, women will not come after you. I am aware that I must get married someday, but I don’t know when because I must plan things well. No doubt, there is pressure from my father and mother, but I believe it will happen at the right time. Inasmuch as we have promiscuous women in Nigeria, I believe we have the good ones too. But the truth is everyone cannot be good. Even in the Bible, we have good and bad people. In the church too, we have bad and good women. Orezi, who has never hidden his admiration for American superstar, Rihanna, said he would love to meet her someday. I...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar spoke at the PDP National convention happening at the Eagles square, Abuja. Atiku in his speech said Nigeria is more divided and acrimonious than it has ever been since the civil war. He accused APC of pursuing an anti-corruption war that targets only members of the opposition. Read his remarks at the convention below "I believe in Nigeria. I believe in one Nigeria where all our people have equal opportunity I believe in one Nigeria where we all share a common good. This belief inspired me and other compatriots to establish The Peoples Democratic Party on the ideals of one united nation, built on the principles of Justice, Equity and Equal Opportunity. For the past 19 years, I have fought for these principles, even when some in the party have not: • I fought against factionalism • I fought for our Nation’s constitution and to prevent tenure elongation • I fought for our party’s constitution – even at the expense of bein...

BEING SINGLE ISN'T A DISEASE  When did being single become some sort of disease that everyone wants to get rid of? Why does everyone think that being in a relationship or married is superior to being alone?  If you’re single and unhappy about it, Let’s have an interactive session with these few points. * Things can change. And they will - I don’t care if you’ve been single for several decades or several days. Remember, anything and everything is possible. You just need to get out of your own way and start believing that. * Have standards - Don’t just date someone because you don’t want to be alone. You need to have the mindset that anyone who doesn’t want you is a fool, and so you wouldn’t want them anyway. * Use this time to learn about yourself - Often, people use being with others as an escape, an escape from themselves. If you’re with others, then the focus is on them, not you. But how well do you really know yourself? Being single is a precious time that can be used to ...

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Chief Olisa Metuh, former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was prevented from  going into the state box of the Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of the party’s convention. After exchanging pleasantries with some people, Metuh headed towards the state box  but the security personnel stopped him. A shouting match ensued but the operatives stood their ground, forcing the former image  maker of the opposition to step back.  He later joined delegates from Anambra state. Meanwhile, dignitaries like former President Goodluck Jonathan; ex-Vice-Presidents Namadi  Sambo and Atiku Abubakar; Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president, sat comfortably inside the box. From the Cable

Mr. Daniel, a former Ogun State governor, is the fourth candidate to quit after Bode George, Jimi Agbaje and Rashidi Ladoja all from the South west. According to him, he stepped down to enhannce unity considering that there were too many candidates from the South West causing frictions Read Mr. Daniel’s withdrawal letter to the party on Saturday: The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party Convention Planning Committee, Abuja. 9th Dec 2017 Re; Withdrawal from The Chairmanship Contest: As you are aware, in the last three months when I took the decision to contest for the post of the National Chairman of our great party, I have done what has been described in many quarters as most unprecedented. I traversed the length and breadth of our great country, in all the 36 states and the FCT, meeting with various stakeholders, leadership and party members, and setting up structures not just for my personal aspiration, but also to feel the pulse of Nigerians and test the strength and popularity of o...

According to G-WorldWide, the court order was issued by the federal high court, Lagos. In a statement on Tuesday, the record company said: “Anidugbe executed a 7-year recording and artiste management contract with the company in 2013 and which contract is still subsisting. “Contrary to the express provisions of the contract, Anidugbe has taken steps to appoint a new manager, solicited for bookings, and has continued to negotiate and enter performance agreements in respect of the songs from the album NEW ERA, and EVOLUTION which is set to be released soon containing songs such as Yeba, For You, Senorita, Sofa and others, both produced under the contract, including using the stage name ‘Kiss Daniel’ without the company’s prior consent and permission.” The label said the “upload, distribution, and or performance of any of the songs, as well as the use or exploitation of the name Kiss Daniel can only be done with its “prior written consent and permission”. G-Worldwide said it ha...

Singer Mr Eazi has had an interesting 2017 spending most of it solidifying his status as a revolutionary artiste in the industry and defending his relationship. In a chat with  HIPTV , Mr Eazi said he is still loved despite being heavily criticised all year round particularly for his claim of pioneering the infusion of Ghanaian lingo in lyrics. He said, “I think at the end of the day it is still all love. For instance, I’m just coming straight from Benin, which we shut down. What I saw there, I didn’t know people partied on Wednesdays. “I was so shocked the DJ had more Mr Eazi songs than my DJ. So after I had finished performing, the DJ continued playing songs. It just goes to show that there is still love and it is just teasing.” Eazi was also criticised for running out of hit songs and recycling old ones during performances. The ‘Leg Over’ singer defended himself, saying his songs are still selling out shows. “I think it can be some people’s opini...

An Abuja federal high court has ordered that 16 frozen bank accounts belonging to ex-first lady Patience Jonathan be unfrozen. The accounts were frozen on account of a suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft agency was given 90 days to carry out its investigation on the said accounts. Five of the frozen accounts are domiciled in Skye Bank Plc, seven in Diamond Bank Plc and the remaining four accounts are with Union Bank Plc, First Bank Plc, Ecobank and Zenith Bank Plc. However, the court reversed the order on grounds of an application filed by Mike Ozekhome, counsel to Jonathan, stating that the interim forfeiture of the accounts had lapsed. Richard Dauda, EFCC lawyer, had in reaction to the application, prayed the court for an extension of the forfeiture order against funds in the 16 bank accounts. Nyako, having heard both applications, ruled that the forfeiture order could not be extended and asked for the accounts to b...

Rochas Okorocha, governor of Imo state, has appointed his sister, Ogechi Ololo (nee Okorocha), commissioner for happiness and couples’ fulfillment. She was sworn-in alongside 27 new commissioners and 27 transition committee chairmen for the local government councils in the state. Ololo was the 2015 candidate for the Owerri federal constituency seat from the All Progressives Congress and was one-time deputy chief of staff and special adviser on domestic matters. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at the Imo International Convention Centre, Owerri, on Monday, Okorocha urged the appointees to see themselves as men and women on a rescue mission, adding that they are a part of the success story of his administration. “You are the privileged group that has the opportunity to make names for yourselves. I want to remind all of you that this appointment is not business as usual,” he said. “We shall not tolerate any sharp practice or corruption of any type. Neit...

Her Husband Banky W seems to have done a good job huh?She looks takeaway.....

“Early this morning, Tuesday, December 5th, John Mayer was admitted into the hospital for emergency appendectomy forcing the Dead and Company December 5th concert in New Orleans to be postponed,” the statement reads.  Variety  will include further details when they become available."

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye,   The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God has  spoken again on the raging tithe controversy sparked by controversial On-Air-Personality, Daddy freeze. This time he said God himself convinced him that tithing was right for Christians. However, the cleric, on Sunday, 3rd December, 2017 edition of his Daily Devotional, titled: “Open Heavens”, said the command to pay tithes on one’s earnings simply places a demand on the Christian to trust God. Writing on the topic, ‘Tithing Is Trusting’, Adeboye said: “To experience exploits in your life, you must have a personal relationship with God. You must believe that He lives and love Him with all your heart. You must also learn to trust in Him. “The command to pay tithes on your earnings simply places a demand on you to trust God. Your response to this command shows the level of trust you have in Him. “If you can pay your tithes correctly, it shows that you trust God for you...

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says he will pay all salary arrears of civil servants cleared and the pension arrears of retirees before the end of 2017. Bello also said that he would commence prompt payment of salaries of workers in the state public service from January 2018. He made the promise on Saturday at the commemoration of the 110th birthday of the Odeyani-Anebira, Alhaji Audu Otonoku and his eight years on the throne as the Otonoku in Lokoja. “As from January next year, we shall be paying all our cleared civil servants salaries as and when due."  “I want to appreciate God that good days are coming to the people of Kogi,” he said.

Cool FM OAP, and Free the Sheeple covener, Daddy Freeze has denied claims by the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Pastor  Matthew Ashimolowo, that he beat his ex-wife, Opeyemi Olarinde, and broke their son's hand while they were married.  "Once and for all let's settle this matter, on the power of the tithe. Some bunch of yoyo somewhere should not determine what you pay. Some guy who beats his wife, throws her out, throws his children out of the house, broke his son's knees, should not determine what we believe. He drinks alcohol, sleeps with women and he's trying to preach"