#NigeriaAt56: President Buhari’s Independence Day Speech (FULL TEXT)

Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. We should all therefore give thanks and pray for our founding fathers without whose efforts and toil we would not reap the bounties of today.

2. I know that uppermost in your minds today is the economic crisis. The recession for many individuals and families is real. For some It means not being able to pay school fees, for others it’s not being able to afford the high cost of food (rice and millet) or the high cost of local or international travel, and for many of our young people the recession means joblessness, sometimes after graduating from university or polytechnic.

“Why Early Morning Sex Is Beneficial To Health”

A professor of Biochemistry as enumerated the amazing health benefits of having sex first thing in the morning. Prof. Musa Yakubu of the University of Ilorin has said having sex in the early morning lowers blood pressure and reduces risks of heart attack.

Yakubu of the Department of Biochemistry made the assertion in a paper, “Knocking Down the Barriers to Four O’Clock Activities and Reproductive Inadequacies”, presented at the 163rd Inaugural lecture of the university on Friday.

See the bizarre gift University staff use to mock Vice Chancellor on his birthday (PHOTOS)

Some senior staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, on Friday presented a loaf of bread and a bottle of coca cola drink as a birthday gift to the school’s embattled Vice Chancellor, Olusola Oyewole who clocked 61. This bizarre acts has deepened the call for the University VC to tender is resignation.

He has been having a running battle with the workers over allegations of financial misdeeds against ‎him and the pro-Chancellor of the university, Adeseye Ogunlewe.

EFCC Arrests APC Chieftain for N36m Land Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief Benjamin Benedict Apugo at his village, Nkata Ibeku, in Abia State.

His arrest on Friday September 30th, 2016 was sequel to a 4 July, 2016 warrant issued to that effect by a Federal High Court in Umuahia  presided over by Justice D.E. Osiagor  after the accused failed to appear before the court to take his plea on  a three count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretense brought against him by the EFCC.

He was alleged to have fraudulently sold six (6) plots of land valued at N36.000,000 (Thirty Six Million Naira Only)  belonging to the Nigeria Railway Cooperation located at Umunwulari Nkata Ibeku layout, Planning Scheme Umuahia.

Ekiti State Governor’s Accounts Remain Frozen Till November 7

The two private accounts of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti in Zenith Bank will remain frozen until November 7.

This followed the adjournment till Nov. 7 of the suit in which the governor sued the EFCC for freezing his accounts.

At Friday’s hearing, Fayose’s lead counsel, Chief Mike Ozehkome, and that of the EFCC agreed on the adjournment date.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the accounts had been frozen since June by the EFCC.

Abductors of CBN Governor’s Wife demand N1.5 Billion For her Release

Yesterday we reported that, the wife of CBN Governor, Margaret Emefiele was abducted yesterday along the Benin-Agbor Road. 

Shara Reporters has now reported that the kidnappers who abducted Margaret Emefiele, wife to sitting Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, are demanding N1.5 billion for her release. SaharaReporters learned of these developments from a source with an intimate understanding of the delicate situation.

Bauchi | Troops rescue kidnap victims, kill two kidnappers

Troops of 33 Brigade Nigerian Army on patrol at Mai Hari village, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State yesterday afternoon, Sept 29th, had an encounter with armed bandits and kidnappers.

After fierce exchange of gunfire, the troops killed 2 of the kidnappers and rescued 4 women and a child earlier kidnapped. The victims were reunited with their families at about 2.00pm yesterday. 

OMG! See what a rare condition has turn this new born baby to ... (PHOTOS)

A woman in Bangladesh gave birth to a baby boy who looks like an 80-year-old due to a rare condition called Progeria he was born with. The baby has a wrinkled face, skin, shrunken body and sunken eyes.

One medic, who has been treating the little boy said:

Actor Ryan Reynolds and wife, Blake Lively welcome their second child

According to reports from E! News, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have welcomed their second child. Blake gave birth today.

DJ OBI'S MUSIC & ME PARTY SERIES KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND

Witness the start of the most epic house party series this weekend as DJ Obi kicks off his Music & Me Party series on Sunday. From 90's flavor, Trap Jungle Fever and House Vibes there are a lot attractions to look forward to as the world record DJ gears up for more epic stuff.

NNPC urges marketers to sell Kerosene for N150 per litre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has urged all marketers of petroleum products not to sell kerosene beyond N150 per litre.

The Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru made remark during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun in Abeokuta this week.

Budget Padding: Jibrin says Speaker Dogara sealed off his office so he can destroy evidence

Abdulmumin Jibrin in a new statement he shared this afternoon has alleged that his office which was sealed yesterday by some National Assembly officers, was to enable the Speaker Yakubu Dogara, get hold of some implicating documents and then destroy them. 

Read his new statement below:

Prices of food items skyrocket as we celebrate Independence Day

As the country celebrates its 56th independence anniversary, some women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the continuous hike in the prices of food items in the market as carton of fish hit N22,000.

Some of them, who spoke with newsmen in Abuja on Friday called on government at all levels to introduce price-regulatory system to protect the consumers from unwarranted price hike.

Mrs Agnes Itoro, a housewife, told pressmen that some traders were using the pretext of the economic recession to hike prices of food items on a daily basis and indiscriminately. “My husband gives me N10, 000 for the purchase of food items every month for four members of my house. But now even if he releases N15, 000 or even N20, 000, it will not be enough for the list of items I normally purchase.

#Nigeria@56: Senate President lament economic hardship, calls for prayers

President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to collaborate with the Federal Government in order to ensure the nation emerged from the current economic recession stronger, more united, developed and self-reliant.

Saraki in his message to mark the nation’s 56th Independence Anniversary signed by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, also commended all Nigerians, especially the nation’s founding fathers, for their contributions that have averted disaster from the nation at every point her existence is threatened by social, political and economic problems.

#Nigeria@56: We will overcome challenges – Speaker, House of Rep

Hon Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has facilitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 56 independence anniversary.

A statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, in Abuja on Friday said that despite the challenges confronting Nigerians,“there is every reason for the country to celebrate its independence anniversary”.

Dogara, however, noted that the current challenges were not insurmountable, adding that “with unity of purpose, commitment, sacrifice, hardwork and patriotism we shall overcome”.

Federal Government to distribute N200m each to eight states to empower women

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Aisha Alhassan, said N200 million would be disbursed to eight pilot states each through the National Women Empowerment Fund (NAWEF) to empower women at the grassroots.

Alhassan said this during a media briefing on the take-off of the National Women Empowerment Fund (NAWEF) and the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) in Abuja. She said the eight pilot states are Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Nasarawa, Jigawa, Akwa Ibom, Osun, and Abia, adding that other states would benefit later.

Singer The Weeknd becomes Puma’s Latest Global Brand Ambassador (Photo)

Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer, The Weeknd has announced that he’s the latest Global Brand Ambassador for Puma. He’ll be starring in the brand’s ‘Run the Streets’ campaign and will launch his own PumaXO collection in 2017.

The collection will consist of shoes and apparel.

Kendall Jenner Gets New Tattoo in Most Bizarre Place (See Photo)

When Kendall tattooed her nipples we thought that is the most we can see from here, bu the the 20-year-old model has prove us wrong ... She recently got a new tattoo on her inner lip at West 4 Tattoo in NYC that reads "meow."

What do you think of the tattoo?

Recession: Actress Kate Henshaw dish exotic food for this ...

The recession is getting tougher and it seems everyone is learning to adjust the way of life. Who ever thought it will hit our famous Celebs? First, it was Singer Kcee that was spotted drinking garri and fish and now it is our own delectable Actress, Kate Henshaw. The star Actress dish her regular exotic meal for a plate of Beans, bread, and stew (Ewa Agoin) ... and that's recession. 

Hian, who says it is recession? I even need that combination right now!!!

Unknown Gunmen kidnapped Wife of CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

According to report by Sahara Reporters, some group of heavily armed kidnappers yesterday abducted Margaret Emefiele, the wife of Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. 

Buhari insist he will continue to blame past governments for Nigeria’s woes

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said despite the criticisms of many, he would continue to blame his predecessors for Nigeria’s woes.

He said passing the buck, which people have been frowning at, was important in order for Nigerians to know what went wrong with the country.

Buhari spoke at an event tagged, “The Conversation: An evening with creative youths,” held inside the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

VP Osinbajo says it is madness for leaders to steal money

Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated that it is outright madness for people in authority to prioritize self enrichment.

In a statement signed by the special assistant to the Vice President on media, Laolu Akande, V.P Osinbajo noted that the only objective of the Buhari-led administration is to make Nigeria great.

Prof. Osinbajo stated that the President and himself are both committed to building a peaceful and just Nigeria.

55-year-old Man gifts his 18-year-old Bride an exotic £830,000 Bentley

55-year-old oil tycoon, Valentin Romanov has gifted his teenage wife of 18, Elizaveta Adamenko with a sweet Bentley estimated to cost about £830,000.

The Oi tycoon who heads the Singapore office of state-owned Russian oil company Lukoil got married to his teenage lover in July at the French Cote d’Azur.

Amaechi insists Buhari Has Fulfilled His Promise To Nigerians

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that the President, Muhammadu Buhari has kept his promise of free, fair and credible elections in the country.

Amaechi said this at the Rivers South-East Senatorial District rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday.

Amaechi who was represented by Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) at the event held at Ngo in Andoni Local Government Area of the state noted that he reminded the president of his promise after the March 19 elections rerun.

Obamas hosts Olympic medalist, Simone Biles and other

On Thursday, Gymnast Simone Biles was received at the White House. The 19-year-old Olympian was honored alongside other 2016 US Summer Olympic and Paralympic teams.

The event was also attended by relatives of Jesse Owen (American track and field athlete and four-time Olympic gold medalist in the 1936 games) and America’s other black athletes from the 1936 Olympics for the acknowledgement they -unlike their white counterparts- were denied of by Franklin Roosevelt 80 years ago.

Nigeria At 56 – Reuben Abati Writes Independence Day Piece

As Nigeria marks its 56th Independence Anniversary, very few Nigerians would expect any form of celebration or excitement. Independence from colonial rule in 1960 has brought the country so much to be cheerful about, but 56 years later, also a lot of regrets. I am not one of those who imagine that we would probably have been better off if we had remained under British rule, but that there are some Nigerians who still entertain such impossible thought indicates the depth of the people’s anxiety about Nigeria’s post-colonial reality. The big issues are well-known: the failure of leadership, corruption, and perpetual anxiety about the future. Every October 1, Nigeria is described as “a crippled giant”, a “toddler”, “a broken nation”. And the various editorials, year after year sound so repetitive as they focus on an economy that is not working, the failure of public infrastructure, leadership crisis, the bad habits of the political elite, religious and ethnic violence, disunity, national insecurity, and so on.

Lady Gaga to headline this year's Super Bowl

Yes! It is now confirmed that Pop Singer, Lady Gaga will headlining this year Super Bowl’s halftime show. The singer confirmed this with a tweet which shows the flyer for the event.

Gaga was first rumoured to be in the race for the gig in mid-September. This was confirmed when the 30-year old pop icon tweeted “It’s not an Illusion. The rumors are true. This year the SUPER BOWL goes GAGA.”

Mr Ibu narrates how LUTH's negligence lead to his 2-year-old child's death

Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu who is known for his comedic acts has opened up on one of the sad details of his life.

The Nollywood actor during an interview with Punch revealed how negligence on the part of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, doctors caused the death of his 2-year-old son.

Mr. Ibu revealed that the incident happened right after his 2-year-old on was released from the den of kidnappers.

Too Hot! Princess Shyngle is the definition of sexiness in new promo pictures

Curvy Gambian international actress, Princess Shyngle who is based in Ghana has released some stunning  photos and she looks lovely in them. She took these promo shots wearing some kente-inspired bikini wears, also with some African outfits.

Wow! Ex Beauty Sandra Chichi gifted with 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL

Ex-Aso Universe 2015 beauty queen, Sandra Chichi Ekwosiobi, was gifted with a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE.

The beauty queen who was excited about the gift took to her Instagram page to share photos of her new ride.

Sandra also claims she’s the first lady to own the car in Lagos.