Ahmed Makarfi inaugurates PDP National Executive Committee (PHOTOS)

Factional leader of PDP and Chairman of the party's Caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi, has inaugurated the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party. According to the Caretaker Committee Chairman, formal inauguration of the NEC was necessary to enlarge the decision-making organ of the party.  The inaugurated NEC members went into closed-door meeting shortly after his 5-minutes speech promising to brief the press after the meeting.

Touching Story of How a Police Officer Feeds 7-year-old boy who wanted to sell his teddy to buy food

A sympathetic and kindhearted Ohio Police police officer Steve Dunham, from Franklin Police Department has told about how he fed a seven-year-old boy he found wandering the streets trying to sell his teddy bear to buy food so he can eat.

According to Officer Steve Dunham, he was responding to reports of a boy seen walking alone when he found the child and was touched to take the boy out for lunch.

Officer Dunham told WLWT5: “He told me he was trying to sell his stuffed animal to get money for food because he hadn’t eaten in several days.”

PDP says Security agents attack Governor Nyesom Wike's convoy in Rivers State

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Hillary Clinton should be shot in a firing squad for treason - Trump's Adviser

Al Baldasaro, a New Hampshire state representative and a member of Donald Trump's GOP veterans' coalition has repeated calls for US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to be executed and says reporters misunderstood the type of harm he wishes her. According to Al, Clinton's use of private e-mail servers while she was secretary of state could be seen as treason, to which the punishment is death.

In a radio show , Al Baldasaro, an army veteran said

Port Harcourt | Police defend sealing of the PDP convention venue

The PRO of the Nigerian Police Force, DCP Donald Amunah has defended the sealing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention venue in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, today. Speaking as a guest on Channels TV Sunrise Daily, he said;

"The Police is an institution established by law and we obey the court orders and rule of law. In an event of conflicting court orders, what do you do? We are neutral. The IG has been served court orders in Abuja and so we have to obey the orders. If this court order has to be obeyed, what do we do about the venue? We take control of the venue to avoid two worrying parties conflicting, to protect lives and properties.”

Nigerian player laments after been thrown out of #Rio2016 hotel

One of Nigeria's footballers sent back to Nigeria from Rio de Janeiro after they were told by Nigerian Football officials that their feeding and living expenses can no longer be catered, has lamented how they were thrown out of the team’s hotel and had to spend their own money to pay for the two nights they spent in Brazil before coming back to Nigeria.

The Nigerian Football Federation ordered two alternate players Stanley Dimgba and Yusuf Mohammed as well as several unnecessary officials to head back to Nigeria as they could no longer be catered for, and one of the players who prefers to remain anonymous has now cried out.

Say What | 20-year-old Girl crazily in love with her father's 60-year-old friend (Photos)

20-year-old Leah Senibaldi finds love with a 60-year-old man who used to be in a music band with her father. 

According to Dailymail, Leah and 60-year-old appliance salesman Ress Benson have been dating for two years after they met at her father’s band practice 3-years ago. The couples are so in love that they don’t care about the disapproval from family, friends and even strangers as they are talking about tying the knot.

Bizarre! Man caught masturbating on the train (Watch Video)

A man who tried to cover his shameful act has been caught on camera masturbating in a public train, New York

The woman who was identified as Deanna G Carter, felt disgusted by his act as she made a video of the guy and posted it on her Facebook handle with the caption: “TELL ME WHY THIS DUDE WAS RUBBING HIS PENIS SITTING ACROSS FROM ME. I WENT OFF! I’M SO MAD RIGHT NOW. GOT HIS FACE ON VIDEO THO. HE BETTER HOPE I NEVER SEE HIS NASTY ASS AGAIN!” 

OMG! Rapper Yung6ix escapes shots in broad day light

Yung6ix disclosed this in a series of tweets on his social media account yesterday, August 16, 2016, revealing he was almost shot in broad daylight by a trusted friend. 

“Some nigga just tried to shoot me in broad day light, It’s shame what jealousy in the heart of men can do, all I ever did was show your love and support you since we met.”

Adamawa Doctor Bizarre 'Medical Error' leaves Patient in Critical Condition

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a medical doctor for his alleged role in the removal of the kidney of a male patient in his clinic. 

A medical doctor identified as Hassan Yakubu, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command and is currently being interrogated by officers of the criminal investigations department for his alleged role in the removal of the kidney of a 24-year-old male patient, Isa Hamma in his clinic. 

Alerts! Annular Eclipse to Occur in Nigeria On September 1st

Nigeria is set to witness an annular eclipse and an appeal is currently being made to the general public to avoid viewing the natural occurrence with n*ked eyes. 

An annular eclipse that will be visible all over the country, with different degrees of totality, will occur on Thursday, September 1.

In a press statement, the Head, Media and Corporate Communications of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr Felix Ale, said the highest degree of obscurity in Nigeria during this natural occurrence would be in the Southern part of the country, particularly in Lagos, where it was expected to have 80 per cent obscurity, while the lowest degree of obscurity would be about 45 per cent and this would be observed in the Northern part of the country, particularly in Sokoto.

Kenya bans weddings at Night in Mombasa after robberies

Night weddings have been banned in Kenya’s coastal region of Mombasa as the authorities say they have become a target for criminals.

The county’s commissioner said the decision was taken after an increase in attacks by knife-wielding gangs.

Wedding ceremonies in Mombasa can last for as long as five days and include parties that go on late into the night.

#Rio2016: Okagbare crashes out as Ese Brume shines

Nigeria’s sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare on Tuesday, August 16, failed to qualify for the women’s 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games. 

The 26-year-old finished fifth in heat one of the semifinals in 22.69s, where she competed against 100m champion, Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson,  Holland’s Dafne Schippers, Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith and Germany’s Lisa Mayer.

Don Jazzy says American Artistes are 'Scared' to collaborate with him

Nigerian record producer, singer and chief executive officer of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, has said that foreign artistes are scared to make music with him. 

While speaking in a new interview conducted by Boiler Room in collaboration with British Council, multi-award winning music producer and singer, Micheal Ajereh Collins, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has disclosed that foreign artistes are scared to make music with him.

Budget Padding: EFCC says it has received additional documents on scandal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has received additional documents and evidence against former House Committee chairman on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, over alleged N418 million alleged contract fraud.

While submitting the documents at the EFCC office in Abuja, the petitioner, who is the coordinator of the anti-corruption unit of the National Youth Council, Barr. Ifeanyi Okonkwo said he was at the EFCC office on the invitation of the commission to adopt his petition and he decided to add more documents to the one already submitted.

Leicester star Mahrez open up about his transfer reports

Riyad Mahrez, the winger of Leicester City, hints that two or three clubs could sign him. 

The Leicester City winger has been heavily linked with a move away from the club and there are reports that he has reportedly agreed a €50 million move to Arsenal.  

According to Daily Telegraph (UK), the EPL champions have slapped a £45 million price tag on Mahrez as they look to ward off interest from top clubs.

Breaking: PDP Postpones Election Into National Offices

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended the election into its national executive council, even though the national convention is still ongoing.

The convention now is to decide on appointing a new caretaker committee to pilot the affairs of the party or renew the tenure of the Makarfi-led caretaker committee, whose tenure expires this weekend.

How to bridge Nigeria’s $2 trillion infrastructure deficit – Experts

If Nigeria must bridge its infrastructure deficit, which is expected to take about $2 trillion in the next three decades, a holistic approach must be developed to address key challenges for sustainable development.

According to experts, who gathered at an advocacy roundtable organised by the Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce in Lagos, desired national economic development will remain a mirage unless necessary actions are taken to give face-lift to the infrastructure shortfall.

Indeed, a 30-year roadmap infrastructure development plan, known as the Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (NIIMP), had projected that Nigeria required at least $2 trillion (N398.1 trillion) for infrastructure development over the next three decades.

APC chieftain says they are ready to take over Delta State

Former President-General of Agbarho Urhobo Improvement Union and chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Orido, has boasted to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State that the APC will take over the state and indeed the entire country in subsequent elections.

Orido during his formal registration as APC member in the state, praised the Chairman of APC in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, Olorogun Ekure Felix, “for his robust leadership qualities,” noting that the extent of Nigeria’s wealth looted and stashed in Switzerland was “enough to run the Swiss government for about 100 years.”

Why OPEC members are cutting petroleum prices – Ibe Kachikwu

The current practice by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members of cutting the prices of their crude oil goes beyond just retaining market share.

Many are also desperate to meet economic development targets, which are being frustrated by the twin problems of oil price crash and market glut.

Explaining why more members are finding price-cuts more attractive, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, said that such members “just want to cash into the system to help their development.”

Nigeria Army in search for pro-Biafra publishers in Aba

Soldiers have launched a manhunt for publishers of pro-Biafra newspapers in Aba, Abia state.

A vendor who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that a group of soldiers accosted him and some of his colleagues demanding them to disclose the identity of the publishers of the Biafra newspapers circulating in the city.

It was gathered that one of the vendors identified as Emeka is suspected to have been arrested by soldiers.

Chevron says it spends $3.6 billion on local content in Nigeria

Chevron Nigeria spent $3.6 billion on Nigeria content in 2015 as part of its commitment to local capacity building in boosting local economies and creating job opportunities.

The company said in its 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report that it consistently reserves significant portions of job scopes to benefit indigenous companies and community contractors from areas close to its operations.

According to the report, Chevron established the first and only simulation training facility for operations and maintenance training in Nigeria, which is operated by a local contractor.

Federal Government initiate steps to counter Shekau’s threat on Abuja

Recent clampdown in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on hawkers, beggars and other miscreants at busy bus stops and hubs may not just be about maintaining law and order in the FCT after all.

Rather, as it was gathered, the renewed raid since last week is response to recent Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau’s threat to attack President Muhammadu Buhari, Tukur Buratai, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Sani Usman, spokesman of the Nigerian Army.

Balogun Fulani of Ilorin Dies At 76

The Balogun Fulani of Ilorin , Alhaji Mahmud Durosinlorun Atiku, is dead.

He was one of the four high chiefs of Ilorin Emirate and the most senior.

He died in the early hours of on Tuesday at the age of 76 and has since been buried according to Islamic rites .

Drake Hails Eminem in Detroit, brand Him “Greatest Rapper to Ever Get on the Microphone”

It looks like all of those rumors about Eminem being on the verge of going at Drake on wax were, to put it mildly, a little off base. On Tuesday night, Drizzy brought Eminem onstage during the Canadian’s show at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The entrance, with Em coming up from underneath the stage, was very dramatic.

Drake paid tribute to the hometown hero, bowing down to Eminem and calling him “the greatest rapper ever to get on the microphone.”

Taylor Swift Pledges $1million To Louisiana Flood Relief After Historic Flooding

Due to torrential rains, Louisiana has suffered some of its worst flooding in years which has left 11 people dead and damaged 40000 homes. Taylor Swift has announced she will be donating $1million to help with disaster relief efforts.

‘We began The 1989 World Tour in Louisiana, and the wonderful fans there made us feel completely at home. The fact that so many people in Louisiana have been forced out of their own homes this week is heartbreaking,’ the 26-year-old said in a statement.

Oba of Lagos To President Buhari: You Are No Longer A Military Man

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has reminded President Muhammadu Buhari not to forget that he is no longer a military man.

The monarch said the ongoing economic hardship in the nation could not be totally blamed on former President Goodluck Jonathan.

He spoke in Lagos during the unveiling of SunTrust Bank Limited, the first commercial bank to be licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 15 years.

LMAO! Watch How Japanese Erect Penis Cost Him A Medal in Pole Vaulter at #Rio2016

Hiroki Ogita, a Japanese pole vaulter, has two major reasons to be upset after the pole vault qualifications at the Rio Olympics: the 28-year-old failed to make the pole vault finals and he sustained what looked like a serious penis injury.

Watch video below:

Scientists says Laziness Is Actually A Sign Of High Intelligence

Brainy people spend more time lounging around than their less intelligent counterparts, a new study has found.

People with a high IQ rarely get bored, leading them to spend more time lost in thought, according to scientists Florida Gulf Coast University.

The results suggest that less intelligent people are more prone to boredom, and may use physical activity as a way of alleviating it.

US to send FBI To Assist Nigerian Military To Counter Terrorism

The counter-terrorism war of the Federal Government got a boost yesterday with a promise from the United States (U.S.) Government to send officials from its Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other security experts to the country.

They (FBI) operatives are to offer technical assistance to the Federal Government to deal with terrorism.

Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Alan Tousignant, made the disclosure yesterday in Abuja when he led a security delegation to Interior Minister Abdulrahman Dambazzau.