Nigeria To Experience Lunar Eclipse

A lunar eclipse is expected to be visible in Nigeria on Monday September 28, 2015 for five hours and eleven minutes.

According to a statement signed by the Deputy Director in charge of Media and Communications at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Felix Ale, the natural occurrence will start by 1:11am and end by 6:22 am.

Bomb Blast Rocks IDPs Camp In Yola

A bomb blast reportedly hit Malkohi IDPs camp in Yola, Adamawa State capital. Sources at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), who confirmed the explosion, said that three people were injured, but did not confirm any death.

The blast was said to have gone off at a warehouse of the camp. The police have since condoned the area.

Friday’s blast comes about three months after a bomb blast left about 32 people dead in an explosion that ripped through a busy market in Yola.

President Buhari Sacks Chairmen Of FCT Internal Revenue Service, SEB & UBEB

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate sack of the Chairmen of FCT Internal Revenue Service, Secondary Education Board (SEB) and Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB).

The approval was contained in a letter sent to the FCT Permanent Secretary, Engineer John Obinna Chukwu, by the Secretary to the Federal Government.

September 11 Anniversary: Americans Remember Souls of the Departed

Americans on September 11, remember the lives lost when terrorists hijacked passenger planes and rammed into New York City’s World Trade Center, in Washington.

14 years ago, terrorists killed 2,977 people in one of the deadliest attacks on American soil. Tears flowed as the nation marks a dark day in sorrowful yet hopeful ceremonies. On September 11, 2001, terrified strangers became friends as Americans united on a day that changed the world forever.

Today, like every other anniversary, a resilient nation looked forward to the future, but remembered the past.

Flood Displaces Over 90,000 People In Japan

More than 90,000 people have been forced to abandon their homes in Japan, as widespread flooding and landslides hit the city of Joso, north of the capital, Tokyo.

Helicopter rescue teams have been plucking people from rooftops. One person has been reported missing in the region, and at least 12 are injured. The heavy downpour came a day after a tropical storm brought winds of up to 125km/h. The hardest-hit areas have been Ibaraki and Tochigi Prefectures.

Osun State Government Promises To Pay Outstanding Wages Before September End

Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday assured civil servants that they will be paid their outstanding salary arrears before the end of the month.

‎Aregbesola made the disclosure while speaking at the National flag off ceremony for the distribution of FGN/UBEC plastic chairs and tables to all the states in the country, in Osogbo, the Osun state capital.

NNPC Seeks Military Collaboration To Curb Oil Theft

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has sought more support of the Nigerian military in tackling crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and other vices in Nigeria’s maritime environment.

At a meeting at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, between the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Gabriel Olonisakin and Group Managing Director (GMD) of the NNPC, Dr. Emmanuel Kachikwu, the Defence Chief told the NNPC boss that the Armed Forces would interface with the Corporation to ensure that all the problems that the NNPC was facing got needed attention.

General Olonisakin noted that “already the Nigerian Navy has put up a lot of initiatives that will ensure that issues of pipeline vandalism, piracy and oil theft are addressed”.

An Australian pen heartbreaking tribute to drowned Syrian boys

An anonymous Australian has written a heartbreaking tribute to the Syrian toddler that was drowned while trying to find safety from the war in Syria. (Read Here)

The Tribute Reads:

CONTROVERSY! Caitlyn Jenner apply for Golf Membership as Bruce Jenner

Another controversy trails the transformation Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn Jenner as the Olympian winner has reportedly apply for a golf club membership as ‘Bruce’. 

According to hollywoodlife, in the upcoming episode of ‘I Am Cait.’ In a new sneak peek at the Sept. 6 episode, we see her friend, Ronda Kamihira, questioning her motives, as she’s in disbelief. 

Heartbreaking images of drowned Syrian toddler cause World outraged

Shocking images of drowned Syrian toddler who where trying to find safety from the currently dilemma in Syria has caused outraged as the world react to the horror of human tragedy.

According to the guardian, on Wednesday images of the lifeless body of a young boy  one of at least 12 Syrians who drowned attempting to reach the Greek island of Kos  encapsulated the extraordinary risks refugees are taking to reach the west.

Guess How Fashola responded to corruption allegations yesterday?

The Lagos State Former Governor Babatunde Fashola who was a guest speaker at the 16th Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture was ambushed by a journalist from The SUN, during the question-and-answer session.

The inquisitive reporter, Chika Abanobi, asked Fashola to respond to the recent allegations of corruption, specifically the N78m the former governor supposedly spent on his personal website.

Donald Trump on Kanye West's Presidential ambition: "I hope to run against him some day"

One of the United States Presidential candidate, Donald Trump spoke to Rolling Stone Magazine about Kanye West announcing his run for the 2020 presidential campaign at the MTV Video Music Awards. 

Trump said: "I was actually watching," "I saw him do it. And I said, 'That's very interesting. I wonder who gave him that idea.'"He's actually a different kind of a person than people think," he says. "He's a nice guy. I hope to run against him some day."

Assets Declaration: President Buhari worth N30m, VP Osinbajo, N94m before May 29

Yesterday President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osibanjo officially declared their assets. This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, 

“the documents submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), which officials say are still being vetted and will soon be made public, show that prior to being sworn in on May 29, President Buhari had less than N30 million to his name. He also had only one bank account with the Union Bank. President Buhari had no foreign account, no factory and no enterprises. He also had no registered company and no oil wells,”

Woman who posted her menstrual blood on Instagram said she got death threat

A woman claims her menstrual blood on Instagram said she received death threat. Feminist Louelle Denor said she was driven to post the image after hearing reports that some social networks had begun censoring pictures of women on their period.

UK mirror reports that, the student posted a photograph on Instagram of her holding a menstrual cup covered in blood with the comment:

Nigerian Army restore 3,032 soldiers fired for indisipline

3,032 dismissed soldiers were reinstated yesterday,after being convicted by military courts for various offences.In all, 5,000 were convicted, but only the 3,032 were lucky.

Army Public Relations Acting Director Col. Sani Usman, revealed this at a briefing in Abuja.He noted that,some of the convicted soldiers had their sentences upheld by the committee.

According to him, only soldiers with disciplinary cases have been reinstated as those with criminal cases were not even considered by the committee.

Florentino Perez blames Madrid inability to sign David de Gea on inexperience Manchester United's board

President Florentino Perez has accused Manchester United of dragging their feet during David de Gea's botched transfer to the Spanish giants.

The Madrid chief claims the Red Devils took over eight hours to send the contracts back to the Spanish capital, meaning it was too late for Madrid to enter the transfer onto FIFA’s Transfer Matching System on time.

PDP says Tinubu Working Against Fashola’s Emergence As Minister

The Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State has claimed that National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, does not want former Governor Babatunde Fashola to be appointed minister by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The APC leader had in a statement last week denied reports that he was behind startling revelations detailing Fashola’s mismanagement of the state’s funds. He subsequently accused the PDP of sponsoring the reports of the immediate past governor’s N78.3m website.

Suicide Bomber Apprehended While Trying To Enter Busy Motor Park In Bauchi

A suspected suicide bomber who was on the move to detonate his explosive device at the Yankari motor park in Bauchi, Bauchi State, has been apprehended.

A security source, who confirmed the arrest to TheCable, said the suspect was trying to gain entry into the park when the explosives on him were spotted by metal detectors mounted at the entrance.

Naked Photo of Angelina Jolie at age 20 go on sale for £1800 (N500k)

The photo above are rare black and white photos of a naked Angelina Jolie at aged 20. The photo has now been put up for sale at London gallery for £1800. (N548,000). Will you but such photo?

Photo: Kylie Jenner finally change her real hair to Blonde

Kylie Jenner who has been switching up her hairstyle with the wigs from time-to-time has officially decided to take the bull by the horn with her blonde new hair.

She captioned the above photo:

Nigerian Police unveiled the Force First Female Public Relations Officer

Nigerian Police on Tuesday unveiled the Force First Female Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olabisi Kolawole

ACP Kolawole who took over from erstwhile force spokesman Emmanuel Ojukwu now commissioner of Police Kogi State, thank the IGP for the appointment and also use the occasion to assure the media of a good working relationship.

Before her appointment as Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olabisi Kolawole was the force gender adviser.

Nigeria Troops Recaptures Gamboru Ngala From Terrorists

The Nigerian Army has retaken the economic and strategic town of Gamboru Ngala in Borno State, from the Boko Haram terrorists group.

The triumphant troops took back the north-eastern territory from the terrorists on Tuesday.

A statement by the spokesman for the military, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said the troops had started clearing and mopping up patrols in the town.

Nigeria Segun Odegbami will run for FIFA’s President

African ace football legend and one of the greatest Nigerian players of all time, Segun Odegbami, has declared his interest run for the presidency of the world football governing body, FIFA.

Mr Odegbami made his interest known in a statement released on Tuesday by his campaign team. The election is scheduled to take place on the February 26, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland.

The position of the President of FIFA is now vacant since the current President, Sepp Blatter, resigned his appointment in June 2015.

NNPC plans to use Drones to monitor oil vessels movement

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it is working towards the deployment of drones across the nation’s territorial waters to monitor the inwards and outwards movement of oil bearing vessels.

The fresh vista to the fight against the perennial problem of oil theft and pipeline vandalism was disclosed on Tuesday by the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu.

Governor Ayo Fayose spotted checking Licenses of motorists in the state

Lol, Governor Fayose of Ekiti State was spotted checking motorist license all by himself.

Photo of Syrian refugee crying while carrying his children to safety goes viral

Dear Lord, another heartbreaking photo a Syrian refugee father crying while trying to take his children to safety goes viral. Where is the world going to?

Kris Jenner cancels TV appearance after mysteriously swelling lips

Kris Jenner had a skin malfunction when her lips mysteriously got swollen, causing her to cancel an appearance on planned segment on Bachelors In Paradise .The swelling happened shortly after she returned from the Caribbean isle of St Barts. She called in to the show and said:

Governor Oshiomole defends President Buhari's appointments so far ...

Governor of Edo State Adams Oshiomhole has come out to defend President Buhari appointment which many has believe has favoured the northerner. In the statement signed by his chief Press secretary, Peter Okhiria, Oshiomole said the appointments made so far have been based on merits. According to him, the time has come for Nigeria to use unusual methods to solve her unusual problems. 

An extract from the statement reads;

Happy New Month MP's Fam

Happy New Month to everyone out there, Its Ember already and I pray this new month grant out heart desire couple with good health and long life. Love you all!

Man gets 5 years jail term after setting pregnant lover on fire

A 37-year-old bar operator who was identified as Lucky Esonahae was on Monday arraigned on one count bordering on causing bodily harm by setting his pregnant lover on fire.

The prosecuting officer, Sergeant Ganiyu Yahya, told the court that the incident took place at Uwelu Quartres in Benin, and was reported by the victim, Stella Isaac, on July 6, the same day it occurred.

Yahya said Esonahae poured kerosene on Stella, who was said to be 7 months pregnant, lit a match and set her on fire.