Federal Government express worries by BIAFRA, IPOB threats

The Federal Government said on Monday said that it was worried by the threat posed by activities of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign Of Biafra and the Indigenous People of Biafra which has in recent times turned violent.

He, however, assured that it was determined to tackle all security challenges facing the country.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, David Babachir Lawal who expressed government’s concern at the opening of the 4th Eminent Persons and Experts Group Meeting in Abuja, said the government is making efforts to engage stakeholders in the south east as a way of dousing tension in the region.

Church members defend pastor after spraying them with insecticide

Members of a church in South Africa who were sprayed with insecticide by their pastor have defended him amid outrage over his actions, according to the South African Broadcast Corporation.

Pastor Lethebo Rabalago of the Mount Zion Christian Assembly in Zebediela, Limpopo, had attracted criticism after reports and images of him spraying members with Doom insecticide went viral.

Action Film! Watch Nigeria Airforce ‘Operation Thunderbolt’ that caused panic in Lagos Airport

The Nigerian Airforce has released a video of the Operation Thunderbolt Carried out at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport Lagos. You really need to watch the video so you can give more kudos to our Arm Forces.

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N4.7bn Fraud Saga: Obanikoro ready to testify against Fayose

A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, was at the Abuja office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday where he agreed to testify against Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and his aide, Mr. Abiodun Agbele.

A reliable source said, “Senator Obanikoro came to the EFCC office on Monday morning as part of investigations into the N4.7bn. Since he has confessed that he was the one who collected the N4.7bn and distributed it, he is in the best position to testify in court.

Samuel Ortom: God is the real governor of Benue State not me

Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom on Monday said that God is the real Governor of his state.

Ortom made the remark in Gboko at a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the Full Gospel Revival Crusade Incorporated Nigeria.

1993 Election: I warned Abiola not to declare himself president - Anenih

Twenty- three years after the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, supposedly won by late business mogul and candidate of the defunct Social Democratic Party, SDP, Chief M.K.O. Abiola, National Chairman of the party at the time, Chief Tony Anenih, has said Abiola refused to heed his warning not to declare himself president.

Anenih, who revealed this in his autobiography, titled My Life and Nigerian Politics, said:  “ I wish he had listened to my advice not to declare himself president of this country.

Fr. Mbaka praises Buhari over judges’ arrest

Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka has hailed the arrest of some Judges in the country as a welcome development.

According to reports, the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Emene, Enugu, stated this at the Thanksgiving Mass to mark the Enugu State Judiciary 2016/2017 legal year at the Adoration Ground.

Aircraft carrying Brazilian team crashes in Colombia

A flight carrying 72 passengers, has crashed in Colombia, south of Medellin’s International Airport.

According to Reuters, those on board included a Brazilian football team, Chapecoense. They were on their way from Bolivia, when the incident happened.

The country’s civil aviation association confirmed the tragedy on their website and said rescuers are moving survivors from the crash site.

Army introduces ‘Operation Python Dance’ against secessionist groups in South-East

The Nigerian Army on Monday launched ‘Operation Python Dance’ in the South-East part of the country.

It, therefore, warned secessionist groups against acts capable of threatening the nation’s sovereignty.

It said it would not hesitate to apply the Rule of Engagement to deploy troops and deal with secessionists as appropriate.

According to the military, the exercise became imperative in anticipation of rise in violent crimes during the Yuletide.

Tragic! Four dead in multiple accidents along Enugu/Port Harcourt Express Way

At least four people were confirmed dead at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Umuahia, Abia State following a multiple auto crash that occurred along Ubakala axis of the Enugu/ Port- Harcourt expressway.

It was gathered that four vehicles were involved in the crash, including a Toyota Hilux van with registration number CG 539RSH, a Peugeot J5 bus with registration No XA 874 AKW, and a Mercedes Benz tipper with registration no EGG 555 YG.

Hurray! NEPA announces end of blackout in Nigeria

Pls don't crucify me, I thought the same way until I saw the year. The headline was the title of what NEPA told Nigeria in the year 1986, well we are now in 2016 that's 30-years ago and we are still waiting for them to keep their promise...

Lol! See the Job advert seeking Lawyer with N40k as salary that's got everyone talking (Photos)

This job advert was spotted on a sign board and it boldly states that a lawyer with a minimum 3 year experience is needed. Salary will be N40,000 per month.

Wow! See Ateke Tom’s Daughter’s Massive Wedding Cake (Photos)

Ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Ateke Tom’s daughter, Ibierebo Michael Ateke Tom (IB), wedded her heartthrob, Austin Ugwonna Okoro last weekend in Okrika.

Their wedding cake, got our eyes popping with it’s magnificence and gigantic nature. Also in attendance at the wedding were Nollywood actors Nkem Owoh (Osuofia), Pete Edochie and more.

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Toke Makinwa's estranged husband, Maje Ayida covers This Day Style Magazine (Photos)

Toke Makinwa's estranged husband, Maje Ayida isn't concern about revelations revealed by his estranged wife, media personality, Toke Makinwa, in her new book, “On Becoming“.

He gracefully sits on the cover of ThisDay style with other fitness experts, Farida Sanusi, Sarah Boulos and Ngozi Ojora. 

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Cross River State | Governor presents N11m, brand new car to Miss Africa Winner

Governor Ben Ayade today presented the cash award valued at $50,000 dollars to the winner of the Miss Africa pageant and the first and second runner-up.

The stunning Neurite Mendes from Angola beat 17 other contestants to win the 2016 Miss Africa pageant. The pageant took place on Saturday, November 27th in Calabar. She took home $25,000 and a car.

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Participant of Ponzi Scheme, MMM Commits Suicide In Enugu Over Debt

Authorities at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, have confirmed the death of a final year student who reportedly committed suicide.

A final year student of agricultural engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, who is also reported to be a participant of the Mavrodi Mondial Movement investment scheme (MMM), has committed suicide.

Premium Times reports the student, identified as Tobechukwu Okeke was found on Sunday morning, November 27, dangling from a rope in his room at Odenigwe, a community in Nsukka, Enugu state.

“Lil Kesh’s Label, YAGI is under YBNL.. He is still with us” – Olamide

Olamide has finally set the records straight concerning Lil Kesh’s label, YAGI.

Recall that after Kesh floated his own label, YAGI, he took to his Instagram to confirm his company, however added that he maintains YBNL as only his personal manager. Olamide later confirmed same in chat with TVC.

But the YBNL boss is shedding new light on their relationship.

Kemi Olunloyo List “Nigerians going to Hell by December 31st”

Lol, Aunty Kemi is at it again! According to controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo, Speaker Dogara, Maje Ayida (Toke Makinwa Ex), CBN Governor Emefiele and his staff, EFCC boss Magu and his cohorts and DSS top the list of Nigerians who will make hell.

7 reasons why FG can’t shut down MMM in Nigeria

MMM one of the most popular acronym and biggest scams in the 90’s will never be forgotten by Nigerians in a hurry.

The Ponzi scheme has taken Nigeria by storm with many putting huge sums into the it despite clear warnings from the Central Bank of Nigeria, House of Representatives and a threat from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to desist from it.

According to Wikipedia, МММ was a Russian company that perpetrated one of the world’s largest Ponzi schemes of all time, in the 1990s.

I’m ready remarry but still looking for a serious suitor – Actress, Toyin Adegbola

Though she is now above 50 years of age, actress Toyin Adegbola’s beauty and achievements in the Yoruba Movie Industry still speak volumes and would endear any man to her.

As an actress, Toyin Adegbola has done well for herself and as a mother she has trained her children to an enviable stage; all of them are Masters degree holders and they are also doing well in their own chosing fields.

'Yahoo Yahoo' Boy Remanded In Anambra Prison For $8000 Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on Monday November 28, 2016, docked one Okwara Victory before Justice I.B Gafai of the Federal High Court Awka in Anambra State, for charges bothering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of $8,674USD.

When the charge was read to the accused, he pleaded not guilty on all counts of the three count charge preferred against him by the EFCC.

“My wife is the most pretty woman I ever met, I swear” – Mr Ibu

Nollywood actor, John Okafor once again took to his social media page to gush over his beautiful wife.

He said:

Hospital in Abuja abandons accident victim for hours over inability to pay N3,500

An accident victim, James Omase, was reportedly refused medical attention for three hours on Saturday by the Kubwa General Hospital, Abuja over his inability to pay a N3, 500 bill, reports Punchng.

Omase, 20, was taken to the hospital around 6pm but the medical personnel refused to attend to him until around 9pm, when his employer showed up and paid the bill. He was riding a motorcycle along Arab Road, Kubwa, when another rider rammed into him, causing him to fall and sustain injuries.

My daughter's beauty is something else - Maheeda

Maheeda gushes over her daughter's Divine beauty. She shared the photo above and captioned it:

When your mum called you Divine and you are Divine indeed... my daughter's beauty is something els Jesus help me protect her...🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Check out Chika Ike's ₦1.5million Amal Azhari Dress To African Entrepreneur Awards

Actress Chika Ike who recently gifts herself a new G-wagon during her birthday is arguably one of the big spenders with the Nigeria celebrities.

She sure loves to step out in style for each event. The actress rocked a pair of Amal Azhari dress which cost a whopping $5,000 to the African Entrepreneur Awards in London where she was honoured with an Excellence Award.

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Rahma Indimi excited that her brother Ahmed is getting married to Zahra Buhari

Rahma Indimi couldn't hide his joy that her brother Ahmed is getting married to President Buhari's daughter Zahra.

The ex-wife of former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's son, Mohammed wrote on her Instagram page:

Paul Pogba thinks Manchester United might be cursed

Paul Pogba has joked Manchester United's players will soon believe they are under a curse if they do not arrest their run of home draws.

United have been held by Stoke City, Burnley, Arsenal and West Ham in their least four top-flight matches at Old Trafford, contributing to the club's worst start to a Premier League season.

Pogba provided the assist for Zlatan Ibrahimovic's leveller in Sunday's 1-1 draw with the Hammers and hopes a hoodoo-quelling victory is not far away.

Annie Idibia stunning look to Toke's book lunch (Photos)

Actress Annie Idibia looked amazing for Toke Makinwa's book launch last night. She shared the photos on her social media page.

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Bobrisky shows off a glimpse of his bae and wads of cash but says his bae is angry

Nigerian male barbie, Bobrisky showed off his bae's thighs this evening. He also flaunted wads of cash he got from his bae

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FG negotiating on the release of more Chibok girls

The Federal Government on Monday said that talks are ongoing for the release of more school girls that were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents from the Government Secondary School Chibok, Borno State.

Senior Special Adviser to the President – Media and Publicity – Femi Adesina gave the hint shortly after delivering lectures at the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information’s (NASPRI) annual media workshop for Defence Correspondents and Commanding Officers.

According to the spokesman, the President said that with talks still ongoing, many more abducted girls can be recovered.