President Buhari orders reduction of recurrent expenditure in 2016 budget

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu in a statement yesterday said that President Buhari ordered the National Planning Commission to go back to the drawing board and produce the framework for the 2016 national budget that will reduce recurrent expenditure and prioritize developmental projects.

Shehu said the President gave the order after receiving a briefing from the Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Bassey Akpanyung, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Senators, Businessmen, politicians make list of chronic bank debtors

Nigerian Deposit Money Banks on Monday continued with the policy of naming and shaming their delinquent debtors with further publication of the names of firms and their directors whose loans have become non-performing for more than one year.

While nine banks published the names of the loans defaulters on Monday, four banks released the lists of their chronic debtors, owing a total of N143.81bn, on Tuesday. The four banks are First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Access Bank Plc, Diamond Bank Plc and Unity Bank Plc.

The banks, which had published the list of their delinquent debtors on Monday were Zenith Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Sterling Bank Plc, Skye Bank Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Heritage Bank Limited and Enterprise Bank Limited.

Linda Ikeji bags another recognition ... makes Credit Suisse "50 Movers And Shakers" In Africa list

The famous blogger took to blog page to annouce that she just got another recognition. She made Credit Suisse's 50 Movers and Shakers in Africa list. 

Credit Suisse Bank of Switzerland has a quarterly magazine called The Bulletin which is usually distributed to their high net worth and private banking clients all across the world and they recently published an issue on Africa and put me in their list of 50 people making things happen in the continent.

Ops! Baby Bump won't allow Kim Kardashian cradle with North West

I got your baby, you aren't falling ... That would be the words of Kim K. Pregnant reality star struggled to hold her daughter North West while dropping her off at a birthday party on August 2. Lol, though the picture seems she is almost dropping North West but the picture still look perfect.

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Photo: Beyonce Rocks Pair Of $337,000 Stilettos

Who else knows how to slash cash on herself if not the Queen Beyonce? She reportedly bought a pair of stilettos for $337,000, and they’re not just any pair of heels they are completely made out of diamonds and she is set to wear them in an upcoming music video.

Nicki Minaj secretly tied the knot? (See Document)

Wow, how complicated can Nicki Minaj relationship get? From splitting with childhood boyfriend, Safaree Samuels to dating Meek Mill and now the recent saga between his music pal and currently boyfriend isn't helping matter. 

A new report by MediaTakeOut.com claims that one of Safaree’s family members says he and Nicki tied the knot! We can’t believe it! Nicki reportedly had divorce paperwork sent over to Safaree at his New York apartment, and MediaTakeOut posted a shot of the papers

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Buhari wants Islamic books included in Federal Schools' Curricula

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the inclusion of two Islamic Studies books written by late Justice Muhammad Bashir Sambo in the secondary school curriculum for all Federal Government Colleges in the country. Buhari made the call at the weekend during the launching of the reviewed editions of the books.

Represented by Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai, the President urged the Federal Ministry of Education to include the books, which were first published in 1974, in the curricula.

Cannibal Dog bits 55-Years-Old Woman To Death

A woman aged 55 years old has reportedly died after been bitten by a dog in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. The woman identified as Florence Aladenoye died in Federal Medical Center, Owo, InfoHub reports.

It was gathered that after the attack, the victim was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, where all attempts made by the medical personnel to save her life proved abortive as she died in the hospital.

Photo: Senate President arrive Maiduguri

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is presently on a visit to Maiduguri, Borno State. According to report from Y!Naija, He arrived the town in an aircraft 5N-FGV belonging to the Nigerian Air Force at 12:10pm.

Saraki is in Boko Haram’s stronghold to assess the situation at Internally Displaced Persons camps as well as to be briefed by the military about the war against Boko Haram.

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Haba! 24 year old Nigerian lady says she's slept with 600 men

This story has going around the internet and I thought it was one of those put up stories, but it has been confirm now but with a bit of exaggeration. In a chat with the sun newspaper, the unidentified lady claims she slept with over 600 men in a year. Can that be true? The student of a vocational institute in Owerri, Imo State, told Sunday Sun that she resorted to using her body for money when her boyfriend who was sponsoring her education abandoned her.

Police nab Baby Factory Operator, 8 Pregnant Girls In Delta

Police detectives, weekend, swooped on a suspected baby factory in Asaba, Delta State, arresting the operator and eight pregnant girls according to report release to the public.

“On 30/7/2015 at about 20:38 hrs, Police detectives from GRA Division Asaba, while acting on a tip off raided a suspected baby factory at opposite Federal Radio Corporation, Asaba and arrested its operator, one John Mary Ihezun,” Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Celestina Kalu, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, said.

Photo: Suspected hired assassins shot dead unidentify man this afternoon in PH

Gunmen suspected to be hired assassins chased the man in this vehicle to Sobaz filling station at Obi Wali Rd, Rumuigbo in Port Harcourt and shot him dead point blank in his car. According to Linda Ikeji, it happened this afternoon in the city of Port Harcourt. The car is still there with the man inside as it happened about 20 minutes before writing this post...in case anyone recognizes the car. 

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Late Whitney sings goodbye tunes to daughte Bobbi Kristina

According to gossip site TMZ, the funeral for Bobbi Kristina came to an end with late Whitney Houston on ground to give her daughter a final goodbye with her tune.

During the ceremony, members of both the Brown and Houston families spoke as well as Tyler Perry. The final song played was "Jesus Loves Me" by Whitney.

Although he was not listed as a speaker, Bobby Brown wrote a special message in the funeral's program which read, "I also will always love you."

SAD!! Bobbi Kristina's Funeral turns into a fighting ground

Bobbi Kristina Brown's funeral turned in to a fight as her aunt Leolah Brown was escorted out of the service by movie mogul Tyler Perry and then launched an astonishing attack on Pat Houston.

According to Dailymail,after being booted out of St. James Methodist Church for interrupting Pat Houston, Leolah Brown began a tirade against her, saying,

'Whitney Houston will haunt Pat Houston from the grave'.

Army Unveils Boko Haram IED-making Labs in Borno

The Nigerian Army has unearthed an abandoned college of education’s chemistry laboratory in Borno state which the terrorist group Boko Haram has turned into a centre for the manufacture of improvised explosives devices.

The latest discovery was made during the clear out of the terrorist group from Dikwa which was recently liberated by the Nigerian troop, according to the Deputy Director Army Public Relations and spokesman of the 7 Division Nigerian Army with headquarters in Maiduguri, Colonel Tukur Gusau.

Gusau in a statement on Saturday said: “Troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army conducting mop up operations to clear Dikwa and environs of Boko Haram terrorists recovered 4 Toyota Hilux vehicles today (Saturday).

Famous Wrestler 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper Dies at 61

Sad! I watch his wrestling when we where growing, in fact up till today I still call him the way we knew him from kid days which is "Roddy Roddy the Piper". If you watch wrestling a lot you will remember him.

Wrestling legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has died at the age of 61 according to report from TMZ Sports.

Piper born Roderick George Toombs died from cardiac arrest in his sleep at his home in Hollywood on Thursday night. He was discovered on Friday. 

Azealia Banks blast Nicki Minaj for race comments

Azealia Banks has criticised Nicki Minaj for not speaking out about racial discrimination sooner. Recall, +Nicki Minaj complained that black women are ''rarely rewarded'' for their contribution to pop culture after she failed to receive a nomination for the Video of the Year prize at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards but Azealia has now hit back saying she only spoke out against discrimination once it started to affect her personally.

Nick Gordon begs Bobby Brown let him attend Bobbi Kristina Brown's funeral.

Nick Gordon has begged Bobby Brown to let him attend Bobbi Kristina Brown's funeral.

The 25-year-old star has reportedly sent an email to the father of his late girlfriend and her aunt Pat Houston to get their blessing for him to attend the service, which is due to take place tomorrow (08.01.15).

According to gossip website TMZ, the email reads: ''I loved Krissi with all my heart and I am destroyed that she is gone and I need to say goodbye.

''I'm begging you both to please put your differences aside and allow me this chance.

''Krissi loved me very much and she would want me there.''

Meanwhile, Nick's mother Michelle Gordon recently released a statement following the 22-year-old aspiring actress' death, insisting Nick ''loved and cared'' for the star.

She said: ''The passing of Bobbi Kristina is devastating to Nick and our family. Nick loved and cared for Krissi deeply, and he has suffered greatly each and every day they've been apart.

''Nick and our family are in mourning, and we ask that you respect our privacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with both the Houstons and the Browns during this difficult time.''

Photos: Female suicide bomber caught after failed suicide attempt in Cameroon

This female suicide bomber was arrested after her failed attempt to bomb a market in Marou, Cameroon this morning.

Photo: Male suicide bomber dressed as a female arrested in Chad

Above photo is that of a male but disguise as a female suicide bomber who was caught in Chad earlier today after a failled suicide bombing attempt

Nigeria Federal Government Declares August 24-25 Diaspora Days

The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja declared Aug. 24 and 25 as Diaspora Days to recognise Nigerians in Diaspora as important stakeholders in national development.

This is contained a statement issued by Mrs Ibukun Odusote, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation.

The statement said the days were set aside to create an environment for cross fertilisation of ideas among the Diaspora experts and their Nigerian counterparts.

Jérôme Boateng signs for Jay Z owned Roc Nation Sports

Rapper Jay Z seems to be getting more involve into sport business this days. The Business and Legendary Rapper has signed World Cup Champion football player Jérôme Boateng to Roc Nation Sports. Not really sure of what the impact of the signing would be, he could just be a brand ambassador to Roc Nation Sports. 

Boateng as it stand his the first Roc Nation Sport international football figure. Jérôme is currently a defender for Bayern Munich and Germany’s national football team.

Ben Murray-Bruce replies man who said he flew First Class

He has time shall, but Bros the Senator has explained now, leave am joor

Lol! See conditions Millionaire Dad leaves for his Children to inherit is wealth

Okay you can call it, train up a child in the way he should go, but the conditions sounds a bit funny, well he knows his daughters more we do so that is while he set those conditions. 

A multi millionaire New York property mogul has dictated the terms of his will from beyond the grave seeing his daughters hit with stringent rules in order to inherit his wealth.

Maurice Laboz, who died earlier this year, decided daughters, Marlena, 21, and Victoria, 17 - would inherit $10million (£6.43 million) each when they turn 35.

Bobbi Kristina autopsy reveal no evidence of foul play in the death

According to result obtain by Medical examiners who perform autopsy on Bobbi Kristina Brown reveal on Monday that their initial findings turned up no obvious cause of death, while experts said the months that have passed since Brown was found face-down in a bathtub are working against authorities now tasked with solving how she died.

This Art Work of an Angel will make you believe less

At a first glance you will think if the picture was that of a falling angel, the art work is just so perfect that it gets one wondering. They were actually arguing about it on Facebook and very serious. See more photos after the cut and find out the real story.

It's actually an artwork from two artists from Beijing, China named Sun Yuan and Peng Yu are famous for creating their installation arts. But their new creation will really make you question whether it is real or not. 

Beyonce flaunts lots of cleavage as she step out with her beautiful flower dress

Wait, I have a question to ask, did she actually knew these paparazzi where taking her this pictures? Reason I said so is because she still manage to put up those beautiful smiles, Bey is Beautiful! She was spotted arriving at her office complex in a gorgeous dress paired with nude heels and bag. The stunner seemed to take attention from everything else by revealing lots of cleavage

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Birdman in Homosexual accusation after tweeting a pic of semi nude guy

What is happening here? Any other reason for Birdman to be hanging around a fellow guy in a semi nude pic, apart from what I am thinking? He better be a fan who wants to have a shoot of him ...

Marriage Rumour: Kylie Jenner flaunts wedding ring as she steps out with Tyga

Kylie Jenner has left many wondering if she has gotten married to Tyga. The 17 year old posted photos with a ring visible on her wedding finger. She was also spotted with the ring as Tyga dropped her off at a photo studio.

On Sunday night, Caitlyn's mom Esther was seen giving Kylie the gift of a photo of her 17-year-old self.

Fatal accident in Ikorodu this morning (Graphic photos)

LIB report about the horrific accident along Ikorodu road, Lagos this morning which occur between Onipanu and Palmgrove bus-stop. Two trucks carrying load collided. The driver and passenger of one of the trucks died on the spot. The other truck driver survived and escaped from the scene. Another accident also happened close to this scene, at Aladiyye bus-stop on Ikorodu Road. A container fell on a car but thankfully no casualties in that accident. 

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