Expert urges Federal Government to invest in fish production

As the Federal Government intensifies the search for alternative sources of revenue to oil, a fish farmer, Mr Femi Odueko, has advised government to invest in fish production to generate revenue.

Odueko, the Managing Director/CEO of Catfish Experts Global Ventures, said that the fish industry has huge potentials to engage many Nigerians meaningfully.

He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Jos that the daily consumption demand for fish in the country was very high.

India | Rail accident kills 36 ... death toll may rise

Rescuers struggled Sunday to pull survivors from the wreckage of a train crash which killed 36 passengers in southern India, the latest in a series of disasters on the country’s creaking rail network.

Officials were investigating whether Maoist rebels had tampered with the track, after eight coaches and the engine of the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar express were derailed at around 11:00 pm (1730 GMT) on Saturday.

“The death toll has gone up to 36. It is a possibility that it may rise further,” Anil Kumar Saxena, national railway spokesman, told AFP.

Boxing: Manny Pacquiao to consider fight with Conor McGregor

WBO welterweight world champion Manny Pacquiao is willing to square up with mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor if his potential superfight with Floyd Mayweather fails to materialise, a spokesman said Sunday.

But the Filipino boxing hero-turned-senator stressed that any fight with McGregor would have to be a boxing bout, not an MMA contest.

“If McGregor will fight me in boxing, why not? But not in MMA. MMA is much different than boxing,” a spokesman quoted Pacquiao as saying a few days ago.

“Even if my husband cheats on me, I will never leave him” – Nollywood Actress

A Nigerian actress, Foluke Daramola Salako in a chat with Tribune has said that infidelity will not make her leave her husband as she openly admonished critics to leave details of her marriage out of the public sphere and leave her marriage alone.

Salako further stated that her marriage is not a bondage but an understanding union between two mature individuals and she knows how to handle things in her home.

Nigeria University bans Christian associations, leaves Islamic associations only

There is currently a report which suggests that Umar Musa University, Katsina has barred all Christian association in its school and leaving Muslim association.

Read what the memo reads and what the poster wrote:

President Buhari Spokesman, Shehu Garba reacts to Buhari's death report

Yesterday news went viral that President Muhammadu Buhari passed away in London. Well, it can be confirm that the news is entirely false.

Metro UK reported:

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died in a London Hospital where he was receiving medical care, the Nigerian Mission in UK has said.

Daddy Freeze: Apostle Suleman should apologise for his “Kill Herdsmen” statement

Controversial OAP Freeze has reacted to Apostle Suleiman’s video where he said he has instructed his security men to kill any Fulani herdsman they see around him or his church premises.

Suleiman had made that statement after someone warned him an attack was being planned against him.

However, Freeze says he expects Apostle Suleiman to apologise for the hateful and insinuating statement. Read his argument below and let’s know if you agree with Freeze.

Meet The 22-Year-Old Girl Whose Skin Burns Whenever She Steps Outside Into The Sun

A woman has told her unfortunate and sad story how her body burns anytime she steps outside in the sunlight.

A 22-year-old woman left with severe blisters across her face has been told it’s because she’s allergic to sunlight.

The woman, identified as Jokiva started to notice blisters forming across her cheeks and necks when she was 18 – but her doctors were unsure why. When things worsened causing her to struggle to eat, drink and sleep, she consulted her doctors again who made her undergo medical tests to determine what was wrong.

Dead Bodies To Be Frozen Then Woken Up - Scientist

Science which has indeed taken over our contemporary world is set to move towards making groundbreaking innovations in Cryonics study.

Scientists are edging closer to a reality that once existed only in science-fiction – the ability to cryonically freeze and reawaken human beings.

In understanding the science behind the futuristic concept, it is important to understand the difference between cryonics and cryogenics.

Special Assistant to Buhari, Garba Shehu mocks Jonathan; says Buhari not dead

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, has mocked immediate former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, for visiting Olusegun Obasanjo and not attending Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th US president.

Jonathan was rumoured to have been invited for Trump’s inauguration as president, but was instead spotted at Obasanjo’s hometown on a visit.

Shehu was responding to rumours making the rounds on social media, that his principal, who is away on a 10-day vacation, has died in a UK hospital.

Breaking: President Trump Deletes Homosexual, Lesbians Right From Official US Website

Day two on the journey of been the President of United States, it is unclear if Donald Trump has issued a statement to take off several social issues from US official website whiteHouse.gov, this including a page dedicated to LGBT rights.

A report on the Labor Department’s website on LGBT workers rights was also removed.

Advocates for the LGBT community are worried about what a Trump administration would mean for the progress made on equality issues under President Obama. As a candidate, President Trump said he is opposed to same-sex marriage and Vice President Pence has taken strong anti-gay rights stances throughout his political career.

Twitter investigating issue with 'POTUS' transition

Twitter says it's investigating an issue with the transition from former President Barack Obama to President Donald Trump on the official @POTUS account, after users complained they were mistakenly added as followers. 

The plan is part of a broader digital transition connected to the White House's social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. For Twitter, Trump assumes the POTUS handle, while Obama shifts to a new handle, @POTUS44. The POTUS account would start over at zero tweets, but include all its followers, which sat around 13 million before the transition was formally completed. POTUS44 would serve as an archive of tweets during the Obama administration.

Donald Trump begins Day Two of presidency with prayers

President Trump's first full day includes prayers and a visit with spies.

Nearly 24 hours after being sworn in as the nation's 45th president, Trump attended a National Prayer Service at Washington National Cathedral before traveling to CIA headquarters "to thank the men and women of the intelligence community," spokesman Sean Spicer said.

Lol! See Christine Teigen classic reply to a Twitter troll

Few hours ago, Christine 'Chrissy' sarcastically replied to a comparison of the fashion sense of Trump's wife, Melania and a former first lady, Jackie Kennedy. 

A twitter troll, who's definitely not beautiful, attempted to drag her. Chrissy's reply was classic.

See what she did next:

Wayne Rooney breaks Bobby Charlton’s Manchester United scoring record

Wayne Rooney broke Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time goal-scoring record for Manchester United on Saturday with his 250th for the club in a 1-1 draw at Stoke City.

The striker produced a superb free kick four minutes into stoppage time to save United from defeat and extend their unbeaten run to 13 games.

Rooney, 31, had to wait two weeks to break the record after levelling it with his 249th goal in the FA Cup third-round game against Reading. His late strike at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday moved him ahead of England and United legend Charlton.

Thousands join London in protest against President Dump Trump

Thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday as part of a global day of protests against new US President Donald Trump and his derogatory remarks about women.

The largely female crowd, which also had many men and children, marched from the US embassy to Trafalgar Square, chanting “dump Trump” and waving banners demanding equal rights.

“Trump Special Relationship: Just Say No” and “Our Rights Are Not For Grabs — Neither Are We” were among the banners held aloft, along with “We shall overcomb” and “Make bigotry wrong again”.

Sergio Aguero extends contract with Manchester City

Sergio Aguero has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City, tying him to the Premier League side until June 2020.

The 28-year-old has twice won the title with City – unforgettably netting an injury-time winner against QPR in 2012 to clinch glory – and has established himself in third on their all-time goalscoring charts with 154.

He would be expected to overhaul all-time leading marksman Eric Brook’s figure of 178 if he sees out the duration of his new terms, although the Argentina international’s future at City has been the subject of speculation during Pep Guardiola’s time as manager and the club has not formally announced the deal.

NDLEA apprehend textile trader with N426m drug on flight to Cambodia

47-year-old textile trader, Ifeka Obi, was about to board a flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday when a search of his baggage revealed a curious cargo.

Tucked within a load of foodstuffs, which he told operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the scene that he was exporting for sale in Cambodia was 4.4kg of methamphetamine.

According to the NDLEA, at about $325,000 per kilogramme, the narcotic cargo Obi was caught with will fetch his handlers at least $1.4m (about N426m).

About 236 Killed In Rann Accidental Airstrike - Official

Officials of Kalabalge Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno State have claimed that at least 236 died during the recent military operational error in Rann.

They have demanded compensation for survivors of the unfortunate mishap.

Kalabalge, one out of the 20 LGAs infiltrated by Boko Haram terrorists in the wake of the insurgency, is 170 kilometres away from Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.

It was liberated eight months ago by troops with the support of the Multi-National Joint Task Force, who rescued thousands of hostages and opened up the town for humanitarian services.

This is Serious! Check out Toyota Nigeria's new price list for 2017

The hike in price of Toyota motors has got everyone talking. Take for example, Toyota Corolla that was N7million in 2014, that same car is now N21million.

Gospel Singer, Kirk Franklin and wife celebrates 21st wedding anniversary

Gospel Singer, Kirk Franklin celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary today. The singer took to his IG page to send his wife some sweet words.

Read what he wrote below:

See how a random guy wanted to scam Nollywood actress using MMM

Actress Mercy Macjoe was on her own when this young man chatted her up and this conversation happened. Photo credit - Seun Oloketuyi

See her photo below:

Iyabo Ojo says not every man who cheats on a lady is bad

Nollywood actress took to her Instagram page to share her opinion about the relationship. Read what she wrote below:

Ladies, Not every man who cheats on u is bad! it's in their nature to cheat as every man has a bit of it deposited in them. He may love u but still cheat on u, as long as he respect, care n keeps it far away from u. 

Late blessed Tansi's remains allegedly healed crippled man in Aguleri, Anambra state (Photos)

A crippled man rose to his feet after an exposition of the remains of Blessed Iwene Tansi in Aguleri, Anambra state.

Facebook user Tobe Ozoemenam shared the photos and said:

Five US Presidents Members Of Racist Cult Ku Klux Klan (PHOTOS)

Many people would be shocked to know that at least five U.S. Presidents were members of the Ku Klux Klan. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, ”the KKK started in the summer of 1866 when six ex-Confederate officers decided to organize a social club. They decided to use the term “kuklos,” which means circle. After adding the word klan, the name Ku Klux Klan was born.

In his book, “Setting the Record Straight: American History in Black & White,” David Barton details the political history of the KKK, noting that the original targets of the Klan were Republicans, both black and white, and that between 1882 and 1964, 3,446 blacks and 1,297 whites were lynched by the Klan.

Apostle Suleiman instructs his security officers to kill and cut off the head of any Fulani herdsman they see around him or the church premises

Senior pastor of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, has instructed his security officers to kill any Fulani herdsman that they find around him or his church premises.

Suleiman who had a running battle with Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai, after the governor gave an order that churches in his state must obtain license from the state before they can preach (read here) told his congregation while preaching last Sunday January 15th, that someone called him to intimate him that there is an alleged plan to send some Fulani herdsmen to kill him. He says he has instructed his security officers to kill any herdsmen seen around him or around his church premises.

Bus accident in Italy leaves 16 people dead

According to Italian news agency ANSA, a bus returning from a school trip hit a pylon of a bridge near Verona in northern Italy this morning, leaving at least 16 people dead and 39 others injured.

The bus was reportedly returning to Budapest, Hungary, from a school field trip in a mountain resort in France when the incident happened at the junction of Verona East on the road toward Venice, ANSA said.

Bishop Odutemu tells Buhari, others to forget re-election in 2019 if they don’t repent

The Bishop of Ughelli Diocese (Anglican Communion) Rt. Rev. Dr. Cyril Odutemu yesterday told President Muhammadu Buhari that the deployment of warships, including fighter jets, to the Niger Delta will not stop the agitations in the region.

This is also as he declared that President Buhari and other politicians would face hurdles in the 2019 general elections.

Bishop Odutemu made the assertion during a service marking the centenary birthday of the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom at Otor-Orere Olomu Kingdom, in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Check out this amazing makeup transformation photos

The trend of makeup transformation in Nigeria has hit top gear as a lot of makeup artist has now garnered the skills of addition and subtraction in makeup artistry. Above is one of such example.

Irish woman call out top Uganda female DJ after sleeping with my husband

Irish Twitter user, Alison Gallagher and mother of 3 kids is calling out a female Ugandan DJ for sleeping with her husband. In a recent tweetstorm, Alison says, 'woman code all over the world is the same...you don't sleep with another woman's man.... especially when she at home with 3kids'. 

See the rest of her tweets after the cut: