INEC says No electronic, diaspora voting in 2019 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) on Monday ruled out electronic and diaspora voting in 2019 general elections.

The electoral umpire told the Senate that until the Constitution was amended and necessary logistics put in placed, the commission cannot delve into electronic and diaspora voting.

It said that electronic and diaspora voting do not only lack constitutional backing but were also expensive to execute.

IPOB blasts Obi of Onitsha over UK envoy’s visit

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Obi of Onitsha Igwe Alfred Achebe of plan to sell Biafra out to the British government.

The IPOB, describing Achebe as an ‘anti-Biafra,’ said the visit of the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Harriet Thompson, was in line to stop the agitation of Biafra.

United Nations Security Council condemns North Korea missile launch

The United Nations Security Council has condemned North Korea’s test-firing of a new ballistic missile and urged its members to “redouble efforts” to enforce sanctions against the reclusive state.

The 15-member council met on Monday after Japan along with South Korea and the US asked for an urgent meeting.

Sunday’s launch of the Pukguksong-2 missile violated UN resolutions banning ballistic missile launches and marked a major escalation from Pyongyang’s shorter-range rocket launches.

It was also the first direct challenge to the international community since US President Donald Trump took office on January 20.

AMCON appoints KPMG to audit Arik Air

The new management of Arik Airlines has appointed international audit firm, KPMG, to undertake a forensic audit of the finances of the airline.

Part of KPMG’s mandate is to ascertain the true status of the airline’s finances.

A statement released by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Monday, said the review will among other objectives cover the position of the company’s asset and liabilities; their utilisation; recording and utilisation of loans; and propriety of third party transactions.

Other objectives of the audit exercise, according to the statement, include looking into fraud controls over Procure to Pay (PtP); agents, business partners, and financial reporting; and Arik Airline’s financial position as at January 31, 2017.

Governor Amosun: I Visited Buhari In London, But I Won’t Say Much About His Health

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, on Monday admitted he visited President Muhammadu Buhari in the United Kingdom, UK, but, said he won’t disclose any details about the President’s health.

Addressing journalists during an event at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, the state capital, the governor maintained that the President is “well and okay.”

According to Amosun, “Yes it is true I visited our president in London and he is doing fine. If you ask me pointedly whether I saw him or not, yes I did and that is the only thing that I can say. And of course you can see he is very well, he is okay. So I don’t know what else you want me to say.

Nigerian Football player slumps during Training, Dies instantly

A top Nigerian Football player reportedly slumps and die during a training session with his club.

Former Rangers Int’l player who currently plays for Nassarawa United, Henry Onweazu Obiekwu has reportedly died during a training session this morning in Nassarawa state.

Amazing! 16-year-old Boy Invents Cooking Stove Which Uses Battery, Charcoal

In yet another incredible good news which emerged online and is making rounds on social media, a very young boy has brought a solution in his state with his latest invention.

According to photos shared on Twitter by @UberNaijaFact, a 16-year-old boy simply identified as Nydson, from Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra state, has built a stove which depends on charcoal and battery.

Hoodlums set a section of Osun State High Court on Fire

A section of the Osun State High Court located in Ayeso area of Ilesha  has been set ablaze by some unknown persons, Channels Television reports.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred in the early hours on Monday, and the security officers on duty were tied up as the hoodlums tried to gain access into the premises to carry out their act.

The fire led to the destruction of valuable documents in Court One.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Folasade Odoro, who confirmed the incident, said that the police had begun investigation to nab the perpetrators of the act.

Olamide Covers Star of Tush Magazine’s Latest Issue

Tush Magazine is out with its first issue for the year 2017 featuring YBNL boss and well-celebrated artiste, Olamide as its cover page personality.

The issue which is themed “The Glory Issue” focuses on the interesting journey of Olamide’s musical career highlighting the major milestones he has attained in his quest to becoming one of Nigeria’s best artists. Tush Magazine Issue 15 is certainly a must have as there are educating and exciting articles specially tailored for your reading pleasure.

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Meet the 36-year-old Harvard-educated Heir to a $25 Billion Jewelry Empire!

Shortly after his  69-year-old father, Henry, went on leave because of an unspecified illness, Adrian Cheng, became the apparent heir to his  Billion dollar Jewelry Empire an chains of business which includes; New World Development Co. and Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

When the 36-year-old scion ultimately takes over from his father, he will be in charge of a conglomerate that controls one of the city’s biggest property developers, runs the Carlyle Hotel in New York City and operates a chain of jewelry stores that generates about 80 percent more revenue than Tiffany & Co. globally. Today, the family controls four listed companies with a total market value of more than $25 billion, as well as some that are closely held.

Lol, See note little girl left for her dad concerning their TV subscription

Hahaha, smart girl ...

CNN, BBC acknowledge Trump's Call To President Buhari

President Donald Trump has been increasingly chatting with other world leaders during his first weeks in office. On Monday he turned his attention to Africa.

Trump spent Monday morning calling two of the continent's most prominent leaders, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and South African President Jacob Zuma, to discuss combating terrorism, trade relations, and other issues.

Ladies, Bovi has given a hint on how men turn off their phone on Valentine's day

Lol, he dares not say is charger is acting up, quickly buy him another one, Ladies!

Tonto Dikeh confirms she has left her husband ... See Her REASONS!

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh in a reply to a concerned fan's open letter has revealed she and her husband, Churchill Olakunle are no longer together and he has not called to check up on her and their son since she left.

She also said she blocked his access to her for the sake of her emotional stability. Read what she wrote after the cut:

Nick Cannon resigns as America's Got Talent host, blows hot on his employers

Nick Cannon is really a familiar face on America's Got Talent, but it seems we won't be seeing the rapper again on the show.

The rapper's issue with his employers started when he made a "black card" joke which got them pissed.

According to his NBC employers, “Nick joked with the audience that NBC was making him lose his “black card” — strongly insinuating the network wanted him to show less swagger on ‘AGT.'”

Terry G agrees on wearing FAKE Rolex watch in his reply to Malivelihood

Nigerian singer, Terry G, has replied trolls who called him out for having a fake Rolex which he flaunted on his Instagram handle.

The trolls sent a picture of the Rolex watch he posted on his handle to the luxury designer, Malivelihood, who confirmed it is 110% fake.

See Terry G reply at the right and Malivelihood on the left above.

White woman rescues another little boy tortured and abandoned on Nigerian street

Anja Ringgren Lovén, the Danish lady who rescued a little boy who was accused of being a wizard in Akwa Ibom state has rescued yet another boy who was tortured and abandoned on the street.

The founder of  African Children's Aid Education and Development Foundation wrote;

Nigerian Man offers 50k reward for information on his friend who sold his car he lent him

Twitter user, @TheZenMonster, has offered a 50k reward for information leading to the arrest of his friend, who he alleged stole a car he lent him at Yaba, Surulere area of Lagos.

Narrating how it all happened, he said he has 2 cars, and allowed his friend to drive the said vehicle only to receive a funny text message from him minutes later.

Details of Phone Conversation Between Donald Trump And Buhari

President Buhari this afternoon from London spoke to US President Donald Trump on telephone at the request of the American President. According to a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the conversation was cordial and Pres. Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet.

Photos from a wedding that took place on live radio at CoolFM today

I am not sure of the intent of this type of wedding shall ... But it sounds strange ... Continue reading the story...

A wedding between a Nigerian man identified as Jimi and his fiancee, Abisola, took place live on Cool FM's Oasis midday program today. The wedding was broadcast live for all listeners to hear.

Their wedding reception is currently holding at Four Point hotel in Lagos. 

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"I Did Not Travel To See Buhari" – Tinubu confirms photos with Buhari isn't new

Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu the APC leader has refuted reports and claims circulating in the media that he and Bisi Akande paid a courtesy visit to Buhari in London

Tinubu stated this at his Bourdillon residence Ikoyi yesterday.

Seems Britney Spears isn't aging a bit? See old and new photos

The 36-year-old songstress new photos have got fans talking if the award winning singer is ever going to age. See her new photos from Clive Davis pre-Grammy awards on Saturday.

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PHOTONEWS: PDP members visit former President Goodluck Jonathan

As part of efforts to resolve the crisis rocking PDP, some of the party executives led by Professor Jerry Gana, today paid a visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan at his residence in Abuja.

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Ronaldinho tip Jesus to replace Messi as world's best

Ronaldinho has backed fellow Brazilian Gabriel Jesus to surpass Barcelona's Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.

Jesus has taken the Premier League by storm since arriving from Brazilian champions Palmeiras in January, scoring three goals in his past two matches for Manchester City.

See the whopping sum Asisat Oshoala is to earn in new China club

The details of Asisat Oshoala’s new contract with Chinese side, Dalian Quanjian, have been revealed.

The Super Falcons forward will earn N7million monthly – almost 7 times more than what she was receiving at Arsenal Ladies.

This was revealed by the chairman of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, MFM FC, Godwin Enakhena.

Photos: Niyola Gives Lucky Fan Sexy Lap Dance at Eargasm Concert

 

R ‘n’ B singer Niyola made a daring move that caused several men to drool and go green with envy at the recently concluded ‘Eargasm’ concert which held on the 11th of February, 2017 at EKO Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Niyola opened her performance with a number of songs; singing with a live band and showing off her vocal deftness; to which the audience continuously applauded in glee. During her performance, the singer asked the band to mute; before going on to request for a male volunteer among the audience for her next performance.

Nigeria’s Youngest Referee Set To Officiate Champions League Match

Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Nigeria’s youngest referee Quadri Adebimpe to officiate in the CAF continental club competitions.

The 24-year old Adebimpe will oversee the CAF Champions League Second Leg game between AS FAN of Niger Republic and AS de Tanda of Ivory Coast in Niamey next week Saturday.

Adebimpe who is a FIFA-badged referee will be assisted by Samuel, Isah Usman and Abubakar Ago for the Champions League tie.

Court adjourns N8.5 billion fraud trial of ex-NIMASA boss, ex-JTF commander

A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed Friday for continuation of trial of Emmanuel Atewe and three others, facing charges of N8.5 billion fraud.

Mr. Atewe, a major general and former Commander of the Niger-Delta Military Joint Task Force, is charged alongside Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA.

What I like about Wilshere – Guardiola hails Arsenal loanee

Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, has hailed on-loan Bournemouth midfielder, Jack Wilshere as a “special” talent ahead of their Premier League clash on Monday.

City travel to the Vitality Stadium, knowing that victory will cut the gap between them and leaders Chelsea to eight points and take them up to second.

Guardiola is also looking forward to facing Arsenal loanee Wilshere, who he first encountered in 2011 while at Barcelona.

Full text of Hon. Dogara’s speech at public hearing of 2017 Budget

The National Assembly is holding a public hearing on the 2017 Budget today and has invited government agencies and ministries to defend their allocations.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has just delivered his opening address at the hearing.

READ FULL SPEECH BELOW: