Ijaw Youth Council confirms Asari Dokubo is not dead

The Ijaw Youth Council has dismissed the rumoured attack by military personnel on Alhaji Asari Dokubo, founder of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF).

There were widespread rumours of Asari being killed in an alleged confrontation with soldiers on Saturday morning.

Zamfara, Enugu killings unacceptable – PFN

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has called the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to speed up investigations into the murder of eight students of the Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Zamfara State, and a Catholic seminarian in Enugu.

It also urged security agencies not spare any detail in unravelling circumstances surrounding their deaths, arrest the perpetrators and ensure that they faced the wrath of the law.

NDLEA orders investigation of pilgrims who were arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) has ordered investigation into the arrest of three Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia in connection with substances suspected to be cocaine. 

Abdallah who expressed disappointment over the unfortunate incident constituted a panel of inquiry headed by the Director of Operations and General Investigation, Mr. Olugbenga Mabo to immediately investigate the incident adding that the Agency will address the situation with every sense of seriousness and urgency. The Agency had also deployed more investigators to all the screening camps nationwide. In a press release yesterday, August 26th, the NDLEA boss said,

CoolFM sacks OAP Daddy Freeze

Reports reaching us says Popular CoolFM AOP, Daddy Freeze has been sacked ...

via OlisaTV

According to the leaked memo sent to blogger SDK, the media personality was sacked for unstated reasons and a disclaimer has been put out to warn people from associating him with the company.

Usain Bolt takes more girls to his hotel room after partying at London club

Usain Bolt isn't going to stop partying with ladies just yet. He has been partying non-stop and giving the ladies a treat. After partying until 5am this morning, his 4th night out this week, Usain, worth about $70m, invited 5 girls back to his hotel room

Kwara State Government uncovers 1,071 illegally recruited workers

The Kwara Government on Saturday said it had discovered 1,071 workers illegally recruited into the state’s civil service within the last few months.

The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Alhaji Musa Yeketi, made this known in llorin while speaking at the launch of a book entitled "My Public Service at the Heart of National Development".

Abuja | Heavy rainfall cuts off Kuchiyakwo community

The continuous rainfall in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that started on Friday to Saturday morning has cut off Kuchiyakwo community from other neighbouring communities in the area.

The heavy rainfall has flooded some houses and washed away the road linking Kuchiyakwo Ecwa Church and its extension in the community.

Some residents of the community who spoke with the NAN on Saturday described the state of the road as devastating and called on Kuje Area Council authorities for immediate action.

Danny Rose equaliser denies Liverpool victory | Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool

A second-half strike from Danny Rose earned Tottenham a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League at White Hart Lane.

Philippe Coutinho forced a great save from Michel Vorm before Liverpool took the lead thanks to a James Milner spot-kick after Erik Lamela fouled Roberto Firmino inside the penalty area.

Sadio Mane thought he had doubled the Reds' lead as he tapped home from close range after the interval, but his strike was chalked off as Adam Lallana was adjuged to have strayed offside before playing his team-mate in.

Hazard inspires blues to 100% Starts to the Season | Chelsea 3-0 Burnley

Eden Hazard was the star of the show as Chelsea earned a dominant 3-0 Premier League victory over Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

After opening the scoring with just nine minutes played by surging down the left on the counter-attack and curling home from 20 yards, the mercurial Hazard was the central attacking figure in a tactically astute display from Chelsea.

Jamie Vardy on Target | Leicester City 2-1 Swansea City (Match Details)

Jamie Vardy and Wes Morgan struck as champions Leicester City defeated Swansea City 2-1 to record their first victory of the new Premier League season on Saturday.

England international Vardy powerfully opened the scoring in the first half and Morgan doubled the hosts' advantage shortly after the break with a close-range volley.

Riyad Mahrez then had a penalty saved by Lukasz Fabianski, but Swansea rarely looked like preventing Claudio Ranieri's 100th Premier League win as a manager, even though Leroy Fer's late header briefly gave them hope.

Arsenal First half goal rush help seal first win over Watford (3-1)

Santi Cazorla, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil's efforts in the opening 45 minutes ensured there was no way back for the hosts

Alexis Sanchez had a hand in all three goals as Arsenal picked up their first Premier League win of the season with a 3-1 victory away to Watford.

Santi Cazorla scored a penalty after just nine minutes following Nordin Amrabat's clumsy foul on Sanchez, and the Chilean doubled his side's lead five minutes before the break with a scuffed finish at the far post.

Tough times have brought out the best in the People of Adamawa State – Atiku

Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar, restated his commitment to the development of his home state, Adamawa, especially as it recovers from the effects of Boko Haram terrorism.

In a statement released to mark the 25th anniversary of the creation of Adamawa State, Abubakar hailed the efforts of the federal and state governments, international organisations and especially the AUN-Adamawa Peace Initiative to ensure that life returned to normal for many citizens of the state who were directly affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.

Tunisia swears in new premier, cabinet members

Tunisia’s new Prime Minister Youssef Chahed and members of his cabinet were sworn in on Saturday, the presidency said, after approval from parliament.

The prime minister and his 26 ministers swore to “work devotedly for the good of Tunisia” and to “respect its constitution and laws”, it said.

Chahed, at 40, is the country’s youngest prime minister since independence from France in 1956.

Lagos State | Government warns against indiscriminate disposal of wastes

Lagos State Government on Saturday warned the residents of the state against building structures on the drains and indiscriminate disposal of wastes.

Mr Babatunde Hunpe, the Special Adviser to Gov. Akinwumi Ambode on Environment, gave the warning during the monthly environmental sanitation in Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area of the state.

Rivers State | Four feared killed in suspected cult clash

No fewer than four persons were, yesterday, feared dead during a cult clash between suspected cults groups in two communities of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was learnt that the two cult groups that has been threatening peace in the area over supremacy battle clashed again last night resulting in the deaths and destructions of valuables in the area.

Recall that it is barely one week after a commercial bus travelling to ONELGA owned by the LG Council was hijacked and over 17 passengers kidnapped.

Bayelsa State | JTF, sanitation officials clash during environmental exercise

Men and officers of the Joint Task Force, (JTF), Operation Delta Safe, on Saturday clashed with the Bayelsa Environmental Sanitation Authority during the national monthly cleanup exercise .

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while the environmental exercise was going on, the JTF vehicle was intercepted by the environmental officials on the road.

Minister says Skills acquisition key to diversifying Nigeria’s economy

The Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Ogbonnaya Onu, said on Saturday that skills acquisition training was critical to diversifying Nigeria’s economy.

Onu said this in Jalingo at the graduation of entrepreneurs organised by the Technology Incubation Centre, Jalingo.

According to him, skills acquisition creates jobs, wealth and minimises over dependence on oil revenue.

Kano Government to introduce stiffer penalty for environmental sanitation violators

Kano State Government on Saturday said it would introduce stiffer penalty for violators of its monthly environmental sanitation regulation.

The Commissioner for Environment, Alhaji Ali Makoda, stated this shortly after monitoring the exercise in Kano metropolis.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the proposed stiffer sanctions will add to existing ones, including a range of fines for sanitations rules defaulters.

Jazzman Olofin | My Career Is Not Dead

Singer Jazzman Olofin was once a big name in the entertainment industry. Now, just a few may likely remember he held sway many years ago.

But even as he is not so popular again, it has not stopped the young man from releasing songs periodically.

In fact,   just this week, he released his latest song, ‘Shade’, and he told Saturday Beats that he is getting positive feedback over it.

Edun Denrele says Bobrisky’s Saying Bad Stuff About Me To Get Attention

Earlier in the week, Bobrisky and Denrele were a hot topic among Nigerians who had the fun time comparing the two guys on social media.

Bobrisky had claimed on his twitter handle that his lover ‘dashed’ him N7m on his birthday and many fans and foes used that opportunity to mock Denrele and ask him why nobody has yet to give him such money.

Photos of Fashola Inspecting Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Reconstruction

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India Police arrest Nigerian man with 4.5 KG of Cocaine

36-year-old Nigerian arrested by India Police in Mangaluru, Karnataka with 4.5 KG of Cocaine.

The suspect, Emeka Clinton Obinna, was said to be transporting cocaine from Goa to Bengaluru.

Mangaluru City police said Emeka acted as a mule for drug traders in south India. He would procure drugs and other contraband material from smugglers in Goa and handover the same to traders in Bengaluru.

Step-by-step Guide to Stop Facebook From Using Your WhatsApp Data

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy. As per the new policy, WhatsApp will start sharing users’ phone numbers with its parent, allowing for, what the company claims, more relevant advertisements and friend recommendations on the social network. The move is WhatsApp’s first update to its privacy policy since it was acquired by Facebook in 2014.

Facebook Inc’s popular messaging service WhatsApp announced this in a blog post.

In the blog post, the company also said that it will explore ways for businesses to send messages using its platform over the next several months. However, it has promised that it won’t sell or share your number with advertisers

Nigeria's Dream Team yet to Be Paid their Olympic Allowances

Despite after winning the bronze medal in the men’s football category of the recently concluded Rio 2016 Olympics, players and officials of the Dream Team are yet to receive their remaining allowances.

This was reportedly revealed by the Under-23 coach, Samson Siasia, who arrived back in the country with some of his players on Monday.

Ladies, These 10 Tips will Get You a Boyfriend In Ten Days

Finding a boyfriend in ten days can be even easier than losing one. (And with these tips, you can even find one you’ll actually want to hang on to). Without further ado, here are ten things you can do to come closer each day to finding your next boyfriend as highlighted by Information Nigeria.

Day One: Preparation

If you aren’t prepared for a relationship, how can you expect to land a boyfriend when you do find him? Before you set off on a (literal) manhunt, work on yourself first.

Six Signs You’re Dating a Cheater

If you see one or more of the cheating warning signs below, talk to your partner about it ASAP, and consider checking out couple’s therapy.

1. Your partner has cheated before

Sadly the old wisdom holds water cheaters cheat. That’s why it’s inadvisable to marry someone who was cheating in an affair with you when you’re the spouse, you’ll get cheated on. People who feel entitled to s*x any way they can get it will always rationalize cheating and just keep doing it.

Japan pledges $30bn support for Africa

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told African leaders on Saturday that his country will commit $30 billion in public and private support for infrastructure development on the continent.

Resource-poor Japan has long been interested in tapping Africa’s vast natural resources, even more so since dependence on oil and natural gas imports jumped after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster shut almost all of Japan’s nuclear reactors, Reuters reported.

Coach Siasia quits U-23 Coaching Role

The head coach of Nigeria’s Dream team VI, Samson Siasia has resigned. His resignation comes barely a week after he guided the Dream Team to a bronze medal, Nigeria’s only medal at the Rio 2016.

Siasia expressed his frustration with the sports ministry as he revealed that since he arrived Nigeria, no official from the ministry had contacted him.

Harry Kane wants to retires at Tottenham

Harry Kane wants to spend his entire career at Tottenham, and he has declared the club are in “great shape” long term.

The 23-year-old forward burst onto the scene two seasons ago, scoring 21 Premier League goals in 34 appearances and pushing his way onto the England team.

He followed up his breakout campaign with 25 strikes in 2015-16, helping Mauricio Pochettino’s men to a third-place finish behind Leicester City and Arsenal in the league.

Activists urges Federal Government to take drastic measures to tackle poverty

Two concerned rights activists have said that the pit of poverty and anguish in which Nigerians are currently languishing will be deepened unless the Federal Government takes drastic steps to address the situation.

According to them, the citizens do not deserve the economic agony they are currently experiencing.

The activists said in separate interviews on Thursday that the government should initiate moves that would bring about redistribution of income to enhance the living standard of the citizens.