Operators confirm that 47 airlines have folded up in Nigeria

Airline operators on Wednesday blamed the dwindling fortunes of some airlines in the country on the harsh operating environment.

They told the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation that 47 airlines had folded up in the last 30 years owing to the unfavourable operating environment.

The Secretary General, Airline Operators of Nigeria, Capt. Mohammed Joji, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, attributed the development to “policy formulation, policy deviation and policy contradictions on the part of the executive arm of government.”

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria rise to 60th in October

Nigeria rose up four spots to 60th place in the Fifa rankings released on Thursday, though are eleventh-ranked African side.

The Super Eagles leap came as a result of their 2-1 victory against Zambia in the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier played in Ndola.

One the continent, they are ranked behind reigning African champions, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Egypt, Congo DR, Congo, Mail and Cameroon.

AOP Freeze: “Stop Going To Churches That Blame Everything On Evil Spirits”

Yesterday images emerged online of an Owl that was allegedly killed inside Lagos market ... People wasted no time to branded a “witch“.

The controversial media personality reacts to the effect by sharing the above photo of the Owl, and saying people should stop going to churches that blame everything on evil spirits.

He wrote:

Check out these 3 improve ways to last longer in bed

Researchers reviewed 14 studies that monitored the effects phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors—drugs for erectile dysfunction like Viagra and Levitra—had on men who experience premature ejaculation (PE). Eleven of the studies showed medication helped extend the length of the time they could go before reaching orgasm.

So does this mean that science has found the magic pill for helping you go all night? Not exactly.

The researchers stress that although this correlation was found, it’s hard to determine whether or not the ED medication was actually responsible for the delay in orgasm since a majority of the studies did not compare the results against a placebo.

Prostitutes Fight Dirty with Man for Refusing to Pay After S*x in the Bush (Photos)

A man has been caught on camera fighting a suspected prostitute he failed to pay after having sex in the bush.

According to H-metro, the man was seen engaging in a brutal fight with two of the alleged sex workers along the railway line near Lytton Industrial area in Zimbabwe.

Rivers Police Nab Notorious Female Kidnapper and Others While Trying to Collect Ransom Money

A notorious female kidnapper and her gang members have been arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Rivers State Police Command in Eleme area of the state.

The notorious gang have been terrorizing residents and making huge sums from kidnapping business. They were arrested following a tip-off by members of the public.

See how Arsenal Mesut Ozil celebrates his First ever Hat-trick (PHOTO)

The German talisman scored his first ever hat-trick in Arsenal 6-0 demolition of Bulgarian club Ludogorets. He took to his social media page to share the above picture and captioned it:

Boom Bam Arsenal!💥😁 Brilliant team performance💪🏼 ... & very happy about my first ever hattrick!☺️👍⚽️ #YaGunnersYa #WhatADay #AFCvLUD #UCL

Gospel Singer, Ada Ehi stun in new Photo

Singer Ada Ehi shared this lovely picture of herself on her Instagram Page ... She also shared an inspiring message along with the picture. 

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EFCC arrests two Enugu commissioners, investigates Chime in connection to #DiezaniGate

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two serving commissioners in Enugu State in connection with investigations into the $115m (N23bn) allegedly disbursed by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, during the build-up to the 2015 presidential election.

The Commissioner for Water Resources, Chief Charles Egumgbe, was the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party campaign office in the state during the 2015 polls, while Commissioner for Tourism, Rita Mba, was the secretary.

Barcelona 4-0 Manchester City: Messi scores Hat-trick as Bravo sees red on return

Lionel Messi marked his return to the Barcelona starting line-up with a hat-trick as a 4-0 win over 10-man Manchester City preserved a perfect start to this season's Champions League campaign for Luis Enrique's men.

Messi came off the bench following a groin injury to score in the 4-0 weekend win over Deportivo La Coruna and he netted a 17th-minute opener at Camp Nou on Wednesday.

City boss Pep Guardiola was back at the ground with which he will for ever be inextricably linked and his team posed plenty of questions either side of Barcelona going in front, until a mindless red card for Claudio Bravo resulted in the game racing away from them.

PHOTONEWS: Ekiti Government to inaugurate grazing enforcement marshalls tomorrow

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, will tomorrow inaugurate the Ekiti state Grazing Enforcement Marshalls made of heavily built young men that will control the activities of herdsmen in the state.

NAFDAC workers commence warning strike

The lingering management/staff crisis that has threatened the peace of National Foods, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) took another dimension on Wednesday as members of the institution’s union declared a two-week warning strike over what they called management’s deaf ear to their plight.

The placard-carrying unionists who stormed the NAFDAC Headquarters on at Afprint Area of the Oshodi/Apapa Expressway brought activity to a halt as motorists and passers-by on the road got interested in the solidarity of the activists.

Arsenal 6 Ludogorets 0: Ozil hat-trick, Sanchez brilliance, and Walcott's form help Gunners crush Bulgarian club

German International, Mesut Ozil netted a sensational second-half treble to help the Gunners secure three easy points against the Bulgarians at the Emirates Stadium

Mesut Ozil was devastating in front of goal with a second-half hat-trick as Arsenal surged to an easy 6-0 win over Ludogorets in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Why we are no longer the largest buyer of Nigeria’s crude oil - US explains

The United States government has disclosed that it is no longer a major importer of crude oil from Nigeria, explaining that the commencement of the production of Shale oil and gas in the last ten years has changed the American economy such that it’s no longer a major importer of oil, especially from Nigeria.

The country’s Deputy Assistant Secretary, West Africa and Economic and Regional Affairs, Peter Barlerin, made this known in Abuja yesterday, stating that Nigeria is one of the most important countries for the U.S in sub-Saharan Africa.

President Buhari: Chibok girls have seen world’s worst offer

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday regretted that the 21 Chibok girls who were released from the captivity of Boko Haram insurgents last Thursday had seen the worst the world had to offer.

He said it was now time for them to experience the best that the world could offer them.

Buhari spoke while receiving the released girls and their parents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

“These dear daughters of ours have seen the worst that the world has to offer. It is now time for them to experience the best that the world can do for them. The government and all Nigerians must encourage them to achieve their desired ambitions,” the President said.

Emmanuel Emenike Escape Plane Crash with Fenerbahce Teammate

A plane carrying former Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Emenike and his Fenerbahce teammates to Manchester on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s Europa League game against Manchester United was forced to make an emergency landing because a bird shattered the windscreen.

Fenerbahce, however, announced that there was “nothing alarming” about the incident.

President Buhari’s remarks at reception for 21 released Chibok girls (Full text)

My dear children. This is a happy moment for me and for all Nigerians. I welcome you back to freedom. It is a moment your parents, the Nation and the International Community have been eagerly waiting for, since your abduction on 14th April 2014.

We must from the onset, thank Almighty God for this day that 21 of the Chibok girls have again breathed the air of freedom and are reunited with their parents. We are equally prayerful, that God in his infinite mercies and benevolence, will see to it that the girls remaining in captivity will be freed and returned to us soonest.

PHOTONEWS: Presidential reception at State House for freed 21 #ChibokGirls

President Buhari finally received the 21 release Chibok Girls today. The Photos are the Cross section of the 21 Girls who were recently released from Boko Haram during a Presidential reception for them at the State House, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi ADESHIDA 19/10/2016

Kaduna State | Government denies placing ban on Shi’ites

The Kaduna State Government said on Wednesday that it had not placed any ban on Shi’a Muslims in the state.

Mr Samuel Aruwan, the government spokesman, said at a news briefing in Kaduna, that what the government did, was to declare the operation of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria illegal, as the group was not registered.

“Islamic Movement in Nigeria was never a registered organisation and it refuses to conduct itself with full adherence to the laws of Kaduna State.”

PDP settlement process suffers setback, governors withdraw

The reconciliation process within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be heading for a fresh deadlock.

These indications follow the sudden cancellation of the inauguration of much anticipated PDP Reconciliation Committee, which was billed to hold yesterday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

Leadership gathered that gathering was cancelled after PDP governor’s pulled out of the peace process.

Plus-size model receives death threat for losing weight from oversize activists

A plus-size model has told how she's been subjected to death threats and suicide taunts from "fat activists" who are furious after she dropped a stunning 240lbs.

Rosie Mercado, a mother-of-three from Las Vegas, used to be a size 34 but is now a size 12 to 14.

The 36-year-old has received sick abuse as a results however.

Funke Akindele bare cleavage in new beautiful photo

Beautiful picture ...

Russell Wilson lovely message to his wife, Ciara as she's named Revlon ambassador

Ciara has been made a Revlon ambassador and her husband, Russell Wilson is her biggest fan. He wrote alongside the photo:

Congrats my sweet love. @Revlon could not pick a more stunning & gorgeous Global Brand Ambassador than you. You deserve the world & you will always have mine. I Love You. #RevlonXCiara #ChooseLove

Check out Michelle Obama stunning gold outfit for the Obamas final state dinner (Photos)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were a picture of perfection as they waited to greet Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini, for the Obamas' final State Dinner at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016.

Angelina Jolie spotted for the first time since filing for divorce from Brad Pitt (PHOTOs)

Angelina Jolie has been spotted for the first time since filing for divorce from Brad Pitt.

The actress was seen with the six children she shares with Brad in Los Angeles on Sunday, where they reportedly visited a rental property.

Oh boy! Tyga loses memory when asked how much he spends on Kylie Jenner

Tyga went into serious medical distress mode Tuesday morning when the lawyer for a jeweler started asking him questions about how much loot he shells out for girlfriend Kylie Jenner.

According to TMZ, celeb jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills hauled Tyga into a hearing to determine if he has enough money to satisfy a $200k judgment for a fancy chain and timepiece.

Obasanjo says It annoys him when people blame Buhari for herdsmen killings

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he gets angry whenever people blame Buhari for not making comments concerning the destruction were done by herdsmen, and other national issuesThe ex-president aired his thoughts in Abuja on Tuesday at an agriculture seminar in Abuja organised by Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO).

He said 

Wizkid shares pretty photo of his girlfriend, Justin Skye

Star boy CEO, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid shared the photo of his American singer Girlfriend. Along with the photo, Wizkid wrote: Look at this one!

Tonto Dikeh's husband gifts her 2017 Lexus Jeep, She said this...

Tonto Dikeh is a proud owner of a 2017 Lexus thanks to her husband. According to automobile dealers, they say the car is worth about $90k. A excited shared the photo of her new gift and wrote:

Wife who paid assassins N500,000 to kill husband says she's a frustrated woman (Photo)

'I am a frustrated woman' that is the words of a 41-year-old who was arrested by policemen attached to Area ‘J’ Command, Ajah, Lagos State, for allegedly hiring assassins to kill her husband of 14 years over a disagreement which led to their separation.

The suspect, Mrs. Chika Orji, was arrested following a confessional statement by one of the suspected assassins, Bright Ikechukwu, who was arrested while attempting to break into Mr. Orji’s apartment at Jakande Estate, Ajah.