President Buhari inaugurates boards of NNPC, two others

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, inaugurated the governing boards of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and two other parastatals of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

Other parastatals, whose board was also sworn in, are the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board and the Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority. All the boards have the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, as their chairman.

India ranks Number One in selfie deaths

Next time you’re at the Taj Mahal, find yourself standing on a precarious cliff or see an approaching train, maybe just enjoy the moment rather than trying to capture the perfect selfie.

These are just three of the ways that 76 selfie-takers in India have lost their lives, according to a study published by US-based Carnegie Mellon University and Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi.

In the quest for the coolest selfie, more people have died in India in the past two years than the total number of selfie-related deaths in the rest of the world, according to the study titled “Me, Myself and My Killfie: Characterizing and Preventing Selfie Deaths”.

Presidency says Buhari didn’t donate $500m to Clinton campaign

The Federal Government on Friday dismissed as untrue claims that President Muhammadu Buhari donated $500m to Hillary Clinton campaign in the just-concluded US election.

A video, purportedly circulated by a US non-governmental group, the American Black Group for Democracy, had last week alleged that Nigeria donated $500m (about N150bn) to Clinton’s failed bid for the White House.

It claimed that the money was “pledged to the US Secretary of State, Sen John Kerry, and US Ambassador in Abuja”; adding that “the donation may create a huge misunderstanding between Nigeria and the incoming Trump’s US government.”

Kano State | Dss Arrest 40 In Kano Bureau De Change Raid

DSS Operative Friday afternoon in Kano raided Bureau de change spots and arrested no fewer than 40 currency dealers.

Eyewitness, Umar Iliya told Vanguard that the operative stormed the Wapa area at about noon, seized selected men and took them away in security van

United States reacts to Police/Shi'ite clash in Nigeria

The United States has expressed deep concerns over the latest clash between the Police and Shi’ite members in Kano, describing the security agency’s response to the procession as “disproportionate.”

It, therefore, called for calm and restraint on all sides, a reduction of tension and greater communication between Shi’ite members and government authorities.

A statement from the US embassy’s Information Office on Friday in Abuja said the Shi’ite group, like other religious communities, had the right to assemble, peacefully express their religious beliefs, and mark their celebrations.

#OndoDecides: AD candidate, Olusola Oke arrested in Okitipupa

The candidate of the Alliance for Democracy, Olusola Oke for the November 26, 2016 gubernatorial race has been arrested in Okitipupa.

According to Sahara Reporters, the AD candidate was arrested during campaign in Okitipupa area of Ondo state.

Meet the man that is 'too tall' for doctors to carry out a surgery on him

A Tanzanian man who spoke to BBC, has said that a hospital has been unable to treat him because he is too tall – Baraka Elias, who is 7ft 4in (2.20m), said he needed hip replacement surgery after hurting himself in a fall.

However, doctors at a hospital, told him that his height meant he would not fit properly in a hospital bed, Mr Elias said.

Adekunle Gold says “It took him 2 years to write the Gold album”

Adekunle Gold who is currently on his first-ever U.S. tour, has revealed how it took him two years to put his Gold album together.

According to him, ‘I wrote the album for two years. Although I didn’t have a name then, but I kept writing the songs, writing my experiences.’

In a chat with Notjustok in the United States, Adekunle Gold says,

Daniella Okeke Shows Off Incredible Behind In Stunning New Photo

Daniella Okeke is that you? The beautiful actress looks as hot as can possibly be as she donned a figure-hugging poker dots dress.

Do you think this was photoshopped? We don't think so anyways!

Nigerian lady reveal how she use to sleep with her boyfriend and his Pastor father

A girl has made a confession of her shocking escapades between her boyfriend and his father who is a pastor.

The girl who was dating the man’s son at the time revealed how the pastor would speak in tongues while having s3x with her.

Court orders Nick Gordon to pay Bobbi Kristina Brown’s family $36million for wrongful death case

A judge has ordered ex-boyfriend of late Bobbi Kristina, Nick Gordon to pay more than $36 million to her family, two months after he was found legally responsible for her death.

The daughter of Bobbi Brown and the late Whitney Houston died in July 2015 at age 22 after being in a coma for months. She was found face down and unconscious in a bathtub in a Georgia home she shared with Gordon, who she often called her “husband” and who her mother had helped raise.

He denied any wrongdoing and was never charged with a crime. Her estate later filed a $50 million wrongful death civil lawsuit against him.

Wow! Check out This Throwback Photo Of Genevieve, Empress Njamah, Ndidi Obi And Jennifer Eliogu

The actresses, Genevieve Nnaji, Empress Njamah, Ndidi Obi And Jennifer Eliogu, were photoed here on a movie location set many years back!

Who knows the movie?

Toke Makinwa stun on the covers of Essays Of Africa Magazine (Photos)

Toke Makinwa looking stunning on the cover of South Africa’s Essays Of Africa Magazine. The cover marks the start of the outspoken media personality’s 6-month promotional book tour for her soon-to-be-released memoir, ‘On Becoming’.

Looking graceful on the pages of the magazine, the beauty sits down as she details her journey into the entertainment industry.

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“Mummy, I Didn’t Know When I Did It!” – Chidinma Okeke laments

Miss Anambra 2015, Chidinma Okeke claims she was under the influence of something she cannot ascertain when she did the video in an interview with Telegraph.

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“Saturday Telegraph learnt from Chidinma’s mother, Lady Nora Okeke, that the former beauty queen performed the act under the influence of something which she could not ascertain. “As a mother watching the video broke my heart but I have stopped crying and committed everything to the hands of God who always fight my battle.

"My fight with Simi” – Adekunle Gold

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Adekunle Gold in a recent interview has revealed why he fought with Simi… Well, not the kind of fight you thought. Adekunle Gold and his boo, Simi, are still cool! Yay! Way cool.

The YBNL singer just revealed the thorough process they went through while making his debut album titled Gold.

Photos: MMM Nigeria donates N2.5m to hospital patients in Ibadan

This MMM Nigeria, a community of mutual aid and donation exchange on Thursday donated about N2.5 Million to hospital patients in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital who are suffering from deadly ailments and without hope to settle their hospital bills.

According to one of the members, Eleyele Benjamin said MMM’s “Save a life” Charity programme is part of motive the group was founded to assist those who are in need contrary to popular saying that it’s founded to defraud prospective members of the public.

He said, “what we do in our community is providing help for each other. We provide for people in need at a time when other people who don’t need, pay for them and get rewarded after 30 days.

Super Falcons, Oparanozie stunning pose before training (Photos) @oparanozie9

Super Falcons of Nigeria forward, Ugochi Desire Oparanozie took a stunning photo before their training in Cameroon. Opranozie plays her football at Guingamp in French Division 1 Feminine. 

See more of Super Falcons training photos and they also did their #MannequinChallenge:

#AWCON2016: Cameroonian Governor Wishes Super Falcons Success

The Super Falcons have been promised a great time in Cameroon as they prepare to defend the Women Africa Cup of Nations title at the 10th edition that kicks off on Saturday.

The representative of the Governor of the Littoral region, Mr Etienne Ludovic Ngbwa, received the players on arrival the Douala International Airport, Wednesday night.

Reps to meet President Buhari over rising wave of insecurity

Worried by the continuous killings across the country, the House of Representatives Thursday mandated the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara and other principal officers to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari and the security chiefs over the rising wave of insecurity

The proposed meeting with Buhari is for the purpose of getting him to act urgently on the trend of herdsmen attacks, armed robbery, kidnapping, and other security challenges.

The House also said a conference on security involving all security agencies should be convened to proffer solution to the problem and called for a Declaration of Emergency in Southern Kaduna senatorial district by the Federal and Kaduna State governments.

FG haven't paid Jonathan, Obasanjo, IBB their 10-month salaries and allowances

Former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida, Alhaji Shehu Shagari have not been paid their salaries and allowances since January this year, it was disclosed on Thursday.

The revelation came as a shock to members of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs who visited the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

Paucity of funds due to non-approvals by President Muhammadu Buhari was blamed for the inability to pay the entitlements of the former presidents. 

SHOCKING! Atiku Abubakar reveals no member of his family ever reached 70 years

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said on Thursday that no member of his family ever reached the ripe age of 70 years.

He spoke in Yola at an event organised to mark his 70th birthday by students of American University of Nigeria Academy and Primary schools.

Obama tells Donald Trump to stand up to Russia

US President Barack Obama, on a farewell visit to Europe, said Thursday he hoped Donald Trump would “stand up” to Russia but added he was “cautiously optimistic” about his successor in the White House.

Speaking in Berlin, Obama also praised as an “outstanding” international partner his host Angela Merkel, seen by many as a new standard bearer of liberal democracy as the world tensely awaits how Trump will reshape the global order.

EFCC disregard Fayose’s application challenging seizure of his properties

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday abstained from a Federal High Court in Abuja where it was expected to show up to respond to an application by Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, who is challenging the seizure of his landed assets by the commission.

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba expressed reservation over the absence of any lawyer representing the anti-graft agency and the failure of the commission to file any response to Fayose’s application despite being aware that Thursday had been scheduled for the hearing.

The judge had on July 20, 2016, granted an ex-parte order in favour of the EFCC for the interim forfeiture of some landed assets in Lagos and Abuja linked to Fayose.

'You can’t intimidate me' - Judge slams Ecobank

Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday dismissed an application by Ecobank Nigeria Limited asking him to disqualify himself from a suit filed against the bank by Honeywell Flour Mills Plc.

The judge, who stressed that no one could intimidate him, described Ecobank’s application as frivolous and dismissed it.

The bank had, in a letter to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, alleged that Justice Idris had been biased against it and sought the transfer of the case to another judge.

Police IG says Ondo election will be violence-free

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has expressed assurance that the November 26, governorship election in Ondo State will be free of violence.

He said officers and men of the Nigeria police Force would be on ground to tackle any act of violence.

Idris said the police were committed and ready to ensure that peace reign in all parts of the state before, during and after the election.

PDP says APC spreading poverty in Kogi State

The Peoples Democratic Party has said that Kogi State is currently in the hands of tyrants who have no respect for human lives as the citizens are dying daily of common ailment due to non-payment of workers’ salaries.

The PDP said this at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Kogi West Senatorial district of the party held at Rekiya Ogheha Place in Lokoja on Thursday.

Those present at the meeting included a former Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Prince Sola Akanmode, a former Secretary to the State Government, Sola Ojo, a former PDP state chairman, Chief Hassan Salawu, Henry Ojuola, and Chief Kola Ojo, who is the Kogi West zonal chairman.

#OndoDecides: I’ll bring refinery to Ondo if elected - Akeredolu

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, yesterday said if elected his administration will bring a refinery to the state.

Akeredolu lamented that the state lost the Dangote Refinery Company to Lagos State, due to what he described as “lack of commitment” by the Olusegun Mimiko-led administration.

We’ll defeat corruption - Buhari reiterates

President Muhammadu Buhari is sure that his administration will win the anti-corruption war, even though it is tough, grueling, and fighting back vigorously.

The President spoke during a meeting with American Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday on the sidelines of a conference on climate change, COP22, in Marrakech, Morocco.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, President Buhari said corrupt people had accumulated a formidable arsenal of illicit wealth, which they were deploying against the government on diverse fronts.

Reps reveals why they bought N3.6 Billion exotic cars during recession

The House of Representatives on Thursday defended its decision to buy exotic cars for its 360 members at a period the country’s economy is in recession.

It said lawmakers must have a means of mobility while carrying out oversight duties over Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government.

The House will spend at least N3.6bn across 24 months to complete payment for the luxury vehicles supplied by the Kaduna-based Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited.

Senate President Saraki fires back at Fayose over $29.9bn loan

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, yesterday, took a swipe at Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, over the former’s declaration that he (Saraki) was being blackmailed by President Muhammadu Buhari on the proposed $29.9 billion external loan.

The governor had in a statement issued by his spokesman on Wednesday, asked Saraki and the Senate to remain firm and not allow themselves to be stampeded by the President into approving the loan. But Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, advised Governor Fayose and other politicians to stop peddling rumours about his recent visits to the Presidency and implored them not to trivialise serious national issues.