03/25/17

Saturday 25 March 2017

Nigeria launches online Visa application system for business executives

The federal government of Nigeria has launched an online system that allows business executives apply for a visa online and collect it on arrival 48 hours later.

According to Nigeria's immigration agency, the move follows complaints from foreign executives that obstructive embassy officials made it difficult for them to enter the country.

Ahmed Musa steps down as assistant captain of Super Eagles

Leicester City winger, Ahmed Musa, has stepped down as assistant captain of the Super Eagles team.

Musa informed coach Gernot Rohr of his decision, just before the kick off of their friendly match against Senegal, at The Hive Stadium in London.

UEFA fine Barcelona 19,000 euros for pitch invasion against PSG

Barcelona have been fined €19,000, for the celebrations that followed their historic comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Neymar inspired the La Liga champions, to overturning a four-goal deficit to win 6-1 in the second leg at the Camp Nou.

Sex scandal: Stephanie Otobo not normal – Mother says as she apologizes to Apostle Suleman

Mother of Stephanie Otobo, the alleged girlfriend of Apostle Johnson Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministries, has said she has not seen her daughter in the last three years, noting that her daughter ”is not normal.”

This is coming after Ms. Otobo, a Canadian-based Nigerian singer accused the fiery preacher of impregnating and abandoning her after he promised to marry her.

PDP lawmakers says El-Rufai has secret agenda beyond 2019

Lawmakers elected under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the House of Representatives, have stated that Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has secret agenda that is beyond 2019 general elections.

The lawmakers said the governor’s secret memo to Buhari’s in 2016, which was leaked to the media, last week was a clear indication that he had hidden agenda that was unconnected to Buhari’s second term.

SGF to explain how fake firms got N1.3b contracts

Many companies awarded contracts by the Presidential Initiative on the North East (PINE) cannot be located, a senator alleged yesterday.

Senator Shehu Sani, Chairman, Senate adhoc committee on mounting humanitarian crisis in the North East, told reporters in Abuja that over 20 companies were involved in the phony contracts.

Presidency warns Nigerians, stop attacking Buhari

The Presidency has warned Nigerians to stop the persistent attack on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government.

Issuing the warning, the Personal Assistant to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie noted that those who were uncomfortable with Buhari’s anti-corruption fight were behind the unwarranted attacks against Buhari and his appointees.

President sacks information minister in a major cabinet reshuffle

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has sacked the country’s information minister, the first cabinet change since taking office in late 2015.

Magufuli, nicknamed “the Bulldozer” for his strict leadership style, launched a reform drive soon after he was elected by dismissing dozens of senior public officials over allegations of corruption and inefficiency.

'My marriage is safe' - Former #BBNaija Housemates, ThinTallTony

Big Brother Naija housemate, Tony Offiong, aka ThinTallTony has been granting interviews ever since he got evicted from the show last Sunday.

Here are excerpts from his latest chat where he explained how he feels about being a popular dancer and actor before going into the house, yet a relatively unknown person like Efe was able to beat him to the game. And how he feels now knowing that his strategy of philandering with Bisola and TBoss didn’t work for him.