President Buhari says he will fulfill his promise to create jobs

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said he would do all within his power to fulfill the promise he made to Nigerians that jobs would be created as part of efforts to revive the economy.

A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, quoted the President as speaking while granting audience to foreign investors who are the proprietors of Olam Farms Nigeria Limited, inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Buhari was reported to have said that his administration would move as fast as it can to resuscitate the textile and mining industries and also improve production in agricultural sector.

4yr old girl died after swallowing lithium battery

So sad! This should be a warning to mothers, to be extra careful what they leave their kids to play with. A 4 years old Summer Steer reportedly died in 2013 from complications after swallowing a small lithium battery. Although she taken to the hospital 3 times, the doctor could not ascertain the cause of condition.

According to ABC News, an inquest heard that Summer went into cardiac arrest after ingesting the button-shaped battery on June 30, 2013, despite doctors telling her mother she would be fine.

Summer, from Queensland, Australia, was taken to Noosa Hospital after she began complaining of a sore stomach, a high temperature and black bowel movements. She later began vomiting blood and collapsed at home after being discharged by doctors.

Writer Chimamanda Adichie Pregnant With Her First Baby?

So there has been rumor that Award winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is pregnant with her first baby with husband Dr. Ivara Esegee, but according to a new report, it seems she actually could be pregnant.

Pres. Buhari hits on GEJ's govt on their response to Chibok girls abduction

While receiving members of the Bring Back Our Girls group at the state house this morning, Pres. Buhari said the response from the past administration immediately after the Chibok girls were kidnapped was very unimpressive and unfortunate. He said it portrayed Nigeria in bad light in the international community. 

“We cannot rationalize the government’s incompetence in handling this issue,” he said.

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Would you let your children read this book? (See Contents)

Okay we know kids deserve to know how actually babies are form, but is this not way to erotic for kids to read? And to Parents reading this, would you allow your baby read such book? The book was published in 1975 by Danish writer, teacher and psychotherapist Per Holm Knudsen and to sweeten everything, the book has since gone viral and now it sales for as much as $600 on Amazon right now! And over £1000 on Amazon UK after it went viral on foreign media

See Pictures extract from the book:

See What US Congress Man, John Lewis went through for using a white restroom #Racism

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Photo: Kendall Jenner goes semi-nude for New Calvin Klein underwear Campaign

Kendall Jenner landed her first Calvin Klein campaign earlier this year as the face of Calvin Klein Jeans, but now the model is also facing the brand's iconic underwear line.

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Nigerians come for Elrufai's son for calling Governor Fayose a "vagabond"

One of the sons of Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, Bashir El-Rufai branded Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti as a vagabond while commenting on a tweet from Nigerian lawyer Ayo Sogunro and that of course did not please some Nigerians. But was he right to refer to Fayose as a "vagabond"?

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NFL's Orlando Scandrick Publicly Calls Off His Engagement to Draya Michele

This is what happens when sweet romance turn sour. In less than one month since Orlando Scandrick proposed to Draya Michele, and not only is he calling off their engagement and breaking up with her but he did it publicly for the world to see!

Orlando tells TMZ Sports:

Senator Goje expelled from APC over allegations of engaging in anti-party activities

Former governor of Gombe State and now serving Senator Danjuma Goje has been expelled by his party, APC over allegations of engaging in anti-party activities and forming parallel executive in the state. His expulsion was made known by the Gombe State APC Chairman, Magaji Doho at the party secretariat in the state today July 7th.

The Report Card Nigerian Gave to Former Pres. Jonathan as He returns from vacation via #GejWhileYouWereAway

I just can't laugh on all this tweets alone. Choi! Nigerians has actually taking hold of twitter to air their views and also send messages to government. You know Former President Goodluck Jonathan return to the country on Tuesday night after a long vacation, so to welcome him, Nigerians setup an hashtag on twitter called #GejWhileYouWereAway to explain what has been happening in the country while the Former President was away.

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Tyga allegedly cheats on Kylie Jenner, sends nude pic to a transgender

What the heck is Tyga doing with a transgender? This will be very hard for Kylie to take ... First it was was Tyga ex and baby momma Blac Chyna, next was his dad Bruce Jenner trans transformation and now his very loving boyfriend cheating on her with a transgender? So it was US blogger LoveBScott, that got the email from a source and they are now alleging that Tyga sent nude photos to popular transgender actress named Mia Isabella. Read Extract from email below:

Ex- Governor looses multimillionaire properties to FG after Court gives verdict

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Release a press statement today on Former Governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani ... Read Below:

Justice Mohammed Yinusa of the Federal High Court, Lagos today July 8, 2015 convicted four companies associated with former governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani and ordered that their properties be forfeited to the Federal Government. The four companies are Rainbownet Nigeria Limited, Cosmos FM, Capital City Automobile Nigeria Limited and Renaissance University Teaching Hospital

See the Nude Pics of John Legend thats got everyone talking ....

So this wonderful couple obviously where having a sweat time at home and decided to share what it is like in their bedroom. Model Chrissy Teigen wife of John Legend took to instagram earlier today and shared this nude photo of his hubby. 

She captioned the photo "@instagram' to raise awareness of the shot. See the Nude Pics she shared below ...

Former Gov. Sule Lamido and his two sons in EFCC Net

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested the Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for alleged money laundering-related offences.

Investigations revealed that operatives of the anti-graft agency picked up the former governor and his two sons, Mustapha and Aminu in the early hours of Tuesday in Abuja.

It was learnt that the EFCC leadership ordered a crack team of detectives to fly them to Kano by 2.30 pm to prepare them for their arraignment for alleged fraud that amount to billions of Naira.

"July 17th is Basketmouth Day" as declared by Mayor of the City of Houston

Our own Nigeria Comedian Basketmouth has made history. The Mayor of the City of Houston 'Annice D. Parker, has declared the 17th of July as Basketmouth Day in Houston, Texas in recognition of his contribution in integrating the Nigerian American Community through his art for the past 6 years in Houston. He is actually the first Nigeria Entertainer to receive such accolades.

Scott Disick Plans To Expose The Kardashians Secrets in a Book

After dumping his long time wife Kourtney Kardashians, Scott Disick now has plans on writing a tell-all book about the Kardashians.

A source reveal to Hollywoodlife that:

“Scott’s considering writing a tell-all book about what it has been like to be part of reality TV’s most famous family. He’ll definitely offend a lot of the family if he does. This is something he’s talked about, even before the split, and Kourtney has already warned him to not even think about it,” 

Serena Williams triumph over Victoria Azarenka In Heated Match At Wimbledon 2015

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Serena Williams continue her quest to be crown champion yet again at the 2015 Wimbledon by defeating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during day eight of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2015 in London, England in the quarterfinals 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon 2015 semifinals on a fierce match. Recall she defeated her sister, Venus Williams, on July 6.

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Amateur footballer died after sliding off a wet pitch following a tackle

So sad! An amateur footballer died after he slid off a wet pitch following a sliding tackle and smashed his head into the clubhouse wall, UK Mail reports.

Striker Ben Hiscox, 30, who played for Stoke Gifford United in Bristol, was knocked unconscious after hitting the wall, which was just six feet behind the goal.

He suffered two seizures and died in hospital two days later.

Boko Haram sends ThisDay Editor a threat mail after writing article against sect

Thisday newspapers Editor Adeola Akinremi reportedly received a threat mail from members of the Boko Haram over his anti-Boko Haram articles. According to the report, Akinremi received the threat mail in May after his visit to Adamawa state to investigate the plight of Internally Displaced Persons and the activities of the sect in the state. Akinremi afterwards wrote a piece titled, Why Boko Haram don’t deserve our amnesty?.

The Cable reveal the exclusive letter signed by Abu Musab Abul-Barnawi. Read extract below:

Floyd Mayweather Jnr Stripped Of WBO Title

Five-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather has been stripped of the WBO welterweight belt won from Manny Pacquiao in May.

Mayweather claimed the WBO welterweight title when he outpointed Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in a 147-pound unification fight that shattered all financial records for a boxing match, including total gross, pay-per-view subscriptions, closed circuit revenue, live gate, foreign television sales and sponsorships.

Governor Okorocha Replies Chief Mike Ahamba (SAN) Death Threat Claims

The Imo State Government has reacted to reports credited to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Mike Ahamba that Governor Rochas Okorocha is threatening his life.

Ahamba is the lead counsel to Emeka Ihedioha, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, who is challenging the election of Okorocha at the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

We had earlier reported that Chief Ahamba in the press statement that he personally signed, claimed that during the last meeting the Governor had with traditional rulers in the state, he had stood up traditional rulers from Mbaise area and sent a threat to him through them, among other disturbing claims.

Chief of Army staff reassures Nigerians of security

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The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah has reassured Nigerians of continued security in the country despite pocket of attacks in some parts of the North East. He made this re-assurance during the interdenominational church service to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebrations 2015 at the All Saints Protestant Church Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja.

Kendall Jenner Wows in White as she Model In Chanel Haute Couture Show

Supermodel Kendall Jenner wow at the runway at the Chanel Show during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture on July 7. She looks perfect in her white and white outfit 

What do you think about her dress?

Mother of Tunisian beach gunman says 'her son is a victim like all the others'

The mother of the mass murderer who slaughtered 38 innocent holidaymakers in Tunisia says her son is a 'victim' who must have been 'brainwashed'. Radhia Manai, 49, claims her son Seifeddine Rezgui 'couldn't kill a mouse' in an interview following the massacre.

On June 26, Rezgui opened fire on a beach in Sousse and chased people into the Imperial Marhaba Hotel where he sprayed them with bullets and lobbed homemade explosives at them.

Meet the woman that Does More With Her Feet Than Some Persons Do With Their Hands Hands #JessicaCox

Meet the woman who does more things with feet than majority of people arms. Yes, this is very true as many people have arms and feet but yet they are disabled. 

Meet Jessica Cox, who was born without arms, but she isn't letting her disability stop her from living life to the fullest. The 32-year-old wore prosthetic limbs as a child, but eventually decided that she preferred using her feet.

Bomb Blast Kills 20 People At Government Lodge In Kaduna

Another bomb blast has reportedly gone off at the Government Lodge in Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State. According to the report, the lodge is the centre for the on-going verification exercise for civil servants in that state.

Eyewitness says the explosive went off about 9 a.m., adding that the area has been taken over by security personnel.

Photo: Five Nigerian students in Malaysia Police custody over alleged N125.2m Internet fraud

A Malaysian court has ordered the detention of five Nigerian students in Malysia for their alleged involvement in a N125.2m (RM2.4 million) internet fraud in Selangor & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

According to local media reports, the 5 Nigerian students who are between the ages of 20 and 30 are undergraduates pursuing a degree in Information Technology in a leading University Kuala Lumpur. They were arrested on June 30, 2015.

President Buhari approves N400bn to pay workers’ salaries

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a comprehensive relief package of over N400bn for the payment of workers’ salaries in the country.

According to a recent report of the Nigeria Labour Congress Task Force, 18 states are owing employees salary arrears of at least six months.

The debtor states include; Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Benue, Cross River, Ekiti, Imo, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kogi. Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers and Zamfara.

Photos: Former Mr INEC, Attahiru Jega resume office at the University today

Former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, resumed at the Department of Political Science, Bayero University, Kano, today for his academic appointment.

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