Junaid Mohammed says Nigeria can no longer afford to pay full-time lawmakers

Dr. Junaid Mohammed, a second republic politician, has advised the country to consider electing legislators on full time because the country cannot afford to pay them.

The idea of electing legislators on a part-time basis was brought into the front burner some years ago when it was discovered that Nigeria is among few countries that spend a huge amount of money to maintain its lawmakers.

However, Mohammed said that it is longer feasible for the country to continue engaging members of the National Assembly on full time.

Chief Emeka Wogu says Buhari means well for Nigeria

A former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, says President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration means well for Nigerians, urging support for its developmental programmes.

Wogu said this on Monday in Umuahia while speaking with newsmen after a closed-door meeting with Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia.

Kate Henshaw makes case for Women says they ought to be Financially Stable by themselves

Nollywood Actress took to her social media to question the fact that some women aren't independent ... She insists women are supposed to be financially stable by themselves ... See tweets above

Kaduna State | Herdsmen Kill Redeemed Pastor

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Sunday night killed one Pastor Luka Ubangari of Redeemed Christian Church of God at Shawa village, near Godogodo,in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Ubangari was said to have been ambushed, shot and killed while returning from an evangelical visit to Golkofa village.

Zamfara State | 8 Persons Killed Over “Blasphemy Against Islam”

No fewer than eight persons were killed on Monday in Talata-Mafara community in Zamfara following violence that erupted over alleged blasphemy by a student of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara.

The state governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, joined hundreds of people to bury the deceased, who were said to have all been killed when a mob set a fire to the house of a man who tried to rescue the student.

US Rapper, DMX welcomes His 15th Child

Rapper DMX, 45, welcomed his 15th child on Friday night, August 19th. Yes, his 15th Child and the first child with his longtime girlfriend Desiree.

According to TMZ, the baby boy, named Exodus Simmons, weighed 6 lbs. and 10 oz..

Too Cute! Beautiful Photos of Actress Rukky Sanda

Actress Rukky Sanda shared some beautiful snaps on her Instagram page.

Say What | Man bags prison sentence for breaking Into Shoprite’s Cash Room

A 30-year-old man identified as Hassan Jamilu, who was paraded at a Gudu Upper Area Court sitting in Abuja on Monday, was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison for breaking into Shoprite’s cash room and attempting to break the safe.

Alhaji Umar Kagarko, who is the court judge, gave Jamilu an option of fine in the sum of N30,000 and warned him to desist from committing crimes, adding that the plaintiff, as a private organisation should file a civil matter for compensation.

Lagos Big Girl Tells Sex Tale with Her Landlord (READ HERE)

Sometimes in life you questioned your good deeds if it was worth it. Came across the story and it is really worth sharing. 

Bilikis was desperate for a place to stay and Ann, her childhood friend put her up. But now Ann’s ‘guest’ had been with her for nine months instead of the three months she said she would spend.

Her boyfriend of a couple of years had not only found someone else, he was getting married and Bilikis had to go. She was very weepy and desperate to find a place, that Ann grudgingly agreed to put her up long enough for her to find a decent place of her own.

Court Of Arbitration For Sports Summons NFF Over Oliseh’s Assistant’s Unpaid Salaries

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), has summoned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), for not paying the salaries of former Super Eagles assistant coach, Jean-Francois Losciuto.

CAS is the highest body in the world, where sporting disputes are resolved.

Iyke Igbokwe calls for Pinnick’s resignation says Nigeria’s football is doomed

Former vice-chairman of the NFF’s disciplinary committee, Iyke Igbokwe, has called on Amaju Pinnick to resign as president of the federation.

Igbokwe also labelled Pinnick as “the worst disaster” to have happened to Nigeria’s football.

“Pinnick is the worst disaster to have inflicted Nigerian football,” He told AfricanFootball.com

United Nations to probe diversion of humanitarian funds in Northeast, Nigeria

United Nations yesterday said it would investigate alleged diversion of aids for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and other victims of terrorism in Nigeria’s Northeast.

United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Mr. Toby Lanzer, gave the assurance during an interaction with newsmen in Abuja following his recent visit to some communities in Borno State.

Responding to the question of alleged diversion of funds meant for the North East, Lanzer stated that the body would commence investigation the moment it established cases of diversion.

Anambra State | Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar visits Ifeanyi Ubah's games village

Former Head of State of Nigeria, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Sunday visited Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah's Games Village, located in Nnewi, Anambra state. Described as an official Project Inspection Tour, Gen. Abubakar visited the Games Village, Industrial Park, Residential Complex and also the Women & Youth Development Centre. 

Halle Berry spotted with a cute young man that's got people talking

The 50 year old actress was pictured on a date with fine black man and people are wondering if he's the new man in her life. They attended Adele's concert together. Her last two partners were white men

OMG! See how this Fisherman Cheats Death (Photos)

Graphic video taken at a hospital shows a man with a spear going through his neck and exiting his shoulders. The man who is believed to be Russian fisherman, Baatr Dalantaev, was rushed to hospital with the spike protruding from the flesh between his shoulder and his jaw. He appears calm as the doctor examines him but this could be due to shock. It is not clear if he will suffer any permanent damage from the nasty accident.

Governor Shettima visits IDPs in Bama to sensitise them

Borno state Governor Hon. Kashim Shettima called on IDPs in Bama to regularly immunise their children against Poliomyelitis because the virus has resurfaced in the state.

The Governor made called on Friday, August 19th, while in Bama on a sensitization visit where he assured the people that arrangements were concluded between the Military and the state government to supply polio vaccine to remote areas of the state.

Kendall Jenner stuns as she covers the October 2016 issue of Vogue Japan

Model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner is the cover star for the October 2016 issue of Vogue Japan. On the cover, she is glammed up with a smokey eye, dark lips and braided pigtails.

Borno State | Local Government Chairman spotted teaching Primary School pupils

The Caretaker Chairman of Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, Comr. Lawan Bukar Wasaram is teaching the pupils at the UBE Primary School Benishiekh.

Say What | Usain Bolt spotted kissing another girl

New photos have emerged of Usain Bolt kissing a different girl at the club he partied at in Rio on Sunday morning to celebrate his 30th birthday. The girl looks like the one he was seen dancing with.

Ahmed Bolori who Army declared wanted on release of video says he has forgiven them

Ahmed Bolori who was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army after the recent release of a video showing the missing Chibok girls on August 14th, says he has forgiven the Army for their action. He went to the Army command on Monday August 15th and after investigations, he was asked to go home last week Wednesday. In a new post he shared on his facebook wall‎ this evening, Ahmed says he has forgiven the Army. 

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Bizarre! See How Far this Couple Went to take this Pictures

These couples are literally wrapped up in each other posing for bizarre shrink wrap portraits to mark their bond. Haruhiko Kawaguchi, from Tokyo, covered the lovebirds in lube then vacuum packed them together in a huge plastic bag sucking out all the oxygen.

Photos of Man Who Named Dog "Buhari" in Court

Mr Joachim Chinakwe, The 40-year-old trader arrested for naming his dog Buhari, has been arraigned in court.

Joachim, who was arrested on August 13, 2016, was arraigned before a Sango Magistrate Court, Ogun State on Monday August 22, 2016.

Shocking! ISIS releases Photos of how they assassinated a Top Military Officer (SEE PHOTOS)

The Islamic State jihadists group has released images showing a military colonel was killed in Aden, Yemen. The colonel who appeared to be walking to his residence -was shot at a very close range (in the head) with a silenced gun by ISIS fighters who approached him in a vehicle,

We are not idol worshipers - Ooni of Ife reveals

Following series of verbal attacks on the Ooni of Ife and his followers concerning their mode of worship, the monarch Ooni Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) has said that they are not idol worshipers as they give glory to God through their traditional.

DSS arrest Boko Haram Spiritual Leader, Kidnapping Gangs and others

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested the “spiritual leader at a Boko Haram cell in Kano”, as well as other insurgents plotting to carry out attacks in some states.

A statement signed on Monday by Tony Opuiyo, its agent, said the secret police also disclosed that it rounded up some members of kidnapping gangs in Benue, Akwa Ibom and Calabar states.

Kano State | 20 Feared Dead As Varsity Building Collapses

No fewer than 20 people were feared dead when TETFUND sponsored two-storey building under construction collapsed at the Kano University of Technology .

The incident that occurred midday was said to have trapped a number of laborers at the site.

Woman in Big Mess for Marrying two men and taking turns to Sleep with them (PHOTO)

Agnes Moyo has two husbands, Richard Moyo who she’s staying within Emakhandeni and her other unnamed husband who lives in Nkayi under Chief Sikhobokhobo’s area in Matabeleland North Province. She takes turns to sleep with the two men.

This unusual relationship has forced Richard to take Agnes’s younger sister to fill the bedroom gap which she created.

All these were revealed at the Bulawayo Civil Court in Zimbabwe where Agnes exposed the matter seeking protection order for her life as she claimed Richard has been abusing her.

Father Mbaka says Jonathan, others do not deserve to remain in Nigeria (Full Transcript)

In a video message obtained by Premium Times, Mr. Mbaka urged the devotees at his popular Adoration Ground in Enugu to desist from speaking evil against President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to the reports, the exact date of the message couldn't be ascertain, but it addressed recent occurrences, including the hardship being experienced by Nigerians.

Read full transcript below.

“The entire money voted for hospitals were looted out. Corruption was in quantum. To the level that the Nigerian bishops had to compose a prayer – Prayer against Bribery and Corruption, and assured all the Catholics to be praying that prayer every day after the Communion.

Chibok community says they regret voting for Buhari in 2015

People from Chibok community resident in Abuja and members of the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG), movement on Monday said they regretted voting for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 presidential election.

They expressed their regrets on in Abuja at a protest rally over the inability of the government to take measures to rescue the over 200 school girls kidnapped by the terrorist group, Boko Haram, in their school in Chibok, Borno State, in 2014.

Don’t waste your money on gold teeth – Cleric warns Hajj pilgrims

Pilgrims embarking on the 2016 annual Hajj have been advised to seek piety and Allah’s forgiveness instead of wearing gold teeth for glamour when they reach Saudi Arabia.

The Chief Imam of Uthman bn Affan Mosque, Malam Abubakar Yusuf, gave the advice on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin.

Yusuf said that gold teeth or grills had been denounced by some clerics as expensive, ostentatious, and superficial displays that strained the finances of the pilgrims.