We can’t keep feeding inmates, they must farm - Nigerian Prisons Service says

The Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) says it intends to set up specialised farm centres so that prisoners will be able to feed themselves.

Jaffaru Ahmed, comptroller-general general of NPS, said this on Monday when he appeared before the house of representatives committee on interior.

He said every year, the service spends about N18 million to feed over 70,000 inmates across the country.

Former VP Atiku meets with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar over the weekend met with Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo.

He took to his Twitter page today, February 13, 2017, to share a photo from his meeting with the new president. 'I had a great time meeting with President @NAkufoAddo over the weekend. A great man and friend,' he tweeted.

Messi, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Abedi Ayew Pele To Storm Nigeria

Reigning World Footballer of the Year, Cristiano Ronaldo, his arch rival and FC Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi, former France captain and coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, former African Footballer of the Year, Abedi Ayew Pele, among others are set for an international novelty football match in Abuja, between the African football stars and the rest of the World aimed at campaigning against trafficking, insurgency and terrorism.

The match which will be played at the Abuja National Stadium on May 21 is being organized by Next2None Support Initiative with the theme; Africa My Africa.

Lovely New Photo Of Julius Agwu And His Wife

A new photo of Comedian Julius Agwu and his wife Ibiere has been uploaded online. The comedian who is currently in the US has rarely being seen since he had surgery late last year.

Watch Video: Charly Boy Blows Hot At Nigerians For Celebrating Valentine’s Day

Nigerian singer, Charly Boy has lashed out at Nigerians for celebrating Valentine’s Day. Charly Boy who has been in the media more recently created a video to speak down on the day.

He said: ‘What is all this about valentine’s Day when pepper no rest for anybody hand again? What I see is that love is on sale again.’

He also abused those involved in sex retailing for cashing in on the day. Watch video below:

Federal Government launches 'Wahala Dey' mobile app for whistleblowing

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a mobile application that will aid anonymous whistle blowing for corrupt practices happening both within government agencies and parastatal as well as the private sectors.

The chairman of the commission, Ekpo Nta launched the App in Abuja on February 13, 2017.

The App called ‘Wahala Dey’ is available on android mobiles, blackberry mobiles and windows mobiles and can be downloaded at no cost to users.

Nigerians drug our children, turn them into prostitutes – South Africans lament

Residents of Rosettenvile, South of Johannesburg, South Africa have expressed displeasure over the acts of immigrants living in the country. Last few days, at least 15 houses belonging or rented by immigrants, especially Nigerians, have been burnt by the angry residents.

They are furious that Nigerians give their children drugs and turn them into prostitutes. They say they didn't want to burn the houses but wanted them to live their country.

Ex-militant leader, hoodlums attack and wound protesters in Bayelsa

Some hoodlums, led by an ex-militant leader, Tuesday, harassed and wounded protesters from different parts of Niger Delta region, who stormed Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, to protest the controversial allocation by the state government of 1,200 hectares of land to Fulani herdsmen for cattle grazing.

Though the state governor, Hon Seriake Dickson, had defended the allocation, Niger Delta campaigner, Ms AnnKio Briggs, who got to Tombia Junction, the take-off point of the protest in Yenagoa before 9.00 am, was addressing the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in the area and his men on the purpose of the protest, when thugs, who seemed to have official backing, pounced on her and others.

Buhari not a killer of Christians – APC slam Fani-Kayode tells Trump to ignore his statements

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Youths Renaissance has advised US President, Donald Trump to ignore accusations that President Muhammadu Buhari is a killer of Christians.

A statement by Collins Edwin, APC Youths Renaissance criticised the reaction of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, to the phone conversation between Buhari and Trump.

APC said his allegation that President Buhari is a ‘killer of Christians’ and supporter of herdsmen which he called ‘Fulani-Terrorists’ was unfortunate.

Pep Guardiola snubs Iheanacho again, renders prayers for Jesus quick recovery

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he will “pray” for Gabriel Jesus’ quick recovery after the Brazilian striker was taken off during their 2-0 win at Bournemouth with a foot injury.

Jesus who arrived from Palmeiras last month has made an impressive start to his England stint, scoring three times already.

He, however, lasted only 15 minutes at the Vitality Stadium on Monday and was replaced by Sergio Aguero.

Donald Trump Didn’t Talk To Buhari - White House Strategist Says

A Chief White House strategist, Stephen K. Bannon has insisted that President Donald Trump did not speak with President Muhammadu Buhari as reported in Nigerian Media Stations.

Earlier when President Buhari’ s Personal Assistant on New Media, Ahmad Bashir twitted that his boss had scheduled to speak with Trump at 3:45p.m from London residence, According to THE PLAINTRUTH Bannon debunked the insinuation, saying there was nothing of such.

Ex-Ogun State governor's physically challenged son, Adebola Daniel and GF loved up in new photos

Adebola Irede Daniel is one of former Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel’s children. He was confined to a wheelchair at 5 after he was diagnosed with a rare condition with no medical clarity.

More photos below:

Joseph Yobo and wife, Adaeze welcome baby girl

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo and wife, Adaeze yesterday, Monday 13th welcomed a baby girl.

The couple who already have two sons made the announcement on his Twitter page.

Say What | Prophet prays for ‘Ladies’ soap to attract men (Photos)

Controversial stylish and flamboyant Zambian Prophet, Anointed Benard, popularly known as Commander 1, last week asked his church female members to bring various soaps to church, so that the soap can be anointed by a special prayer.

Church members mostly females stormed the church with different colours and shapes, for the Prophet to pray and get it converted to supernatural soaps.

So cute! Timaya's daughters rock matching outfit in new photo

Timaya's baby mama, Barbara shared the beautiful photo of their daughters, Emmanuella and Grace.

Hilarious! See Single Nigerian lady's prayer for #Valentine's day

A single Nigerian lady, Akunna have said a hilarious prayer for those who have relationships and those who will celebrate Valentine.

She what she prayed for below:

Police invite SaharaReporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, again

The Nigeria police on Monday again invited the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, to a meeting on Thursday with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigations Department(SCID) in Lagos.

The invitation, which came in the form of a text message, did not disclose the purpose of the meeting. It merely invited Mr. Sowore and his colleagues to meet with the police authorities for an interview at 10a.m at the SCID headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos.

Mr. Sowore was on January 9 physically assaulted in Lagos by one Lekan Fatodu over a report by SaharaReporters detailing how Mr. Fatodu was allegedly used as a front by former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode to corner public funds through the office of the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

President Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn resigns

President Donald Trump's embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned late Monday night, following reports that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia.

Mr Flynn's departure less than one month into the Trump administration marks an extraordinarily early shakeup in the US President's senior team of advisers.

In his resignation letter, Mr Flynn said he held numerous calls with the Russian ambassador during the transition and gave "incomplete information" about those discussions to Vice-President Mike Pence.

33-year-old man rapes 70-year-old London returnee to death

A 70-year-old woman, identified simply as Mrs. Egunjobi, a London returnee, has allegedly been raped to death by a 33-year-old Dare Garuba, New Telegraph reports.

The incident occurred in Egunjobi’s shop at Mowe in Ofada-Mokolokin Local Council Development Area of Ogun State.

Witnesses yesterday said that the woman had taken two bottles of Alomo gin and became intoxicated.

When she started misbehaving, the suspect reportedly offered to lead her home so that she would not be injured.

Lol! See what someone wrote on N500 note Twitter user withdrew from an ATM

Nigerians play too much ... Twitter user shared his experience after he went to withdraw money from an ATM and discovered something strange written on the money he withdrew.

See close-up photo below:

Another Corps member dies in boat mishap in Bayelsa

According to the report, Bayelsa state NYSC member, Valentine Umeh who would have turned a year older today died few days ago because NYSC allegedly didn't provide life jackets for most corps members serving in the riverine areas of the state.

Read the report after the cut:

Nollywood comic actor Okon Lagos robbed in Warri

Popular Nollywood comi actor,  Mr Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh, who was recently appointed Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State on Ethical and Social Reorientation, was robbed on Monday in Warri, Delta State where he went to for an event.

The robbers who threatened to kill the actor, also took his phones and money. The incident got his wife disturbed and here's what she wrote on Instagram;

Secondary school student kills himself after he was told to repeat a class

A secondary school student reportedly took pesticides after he was told to repeat a class. 

Clifford Odhiambi, a form 3 student of Luora Secondary School in Homa Bay, Kenya who wanted to join the armed forces next year after his KCSE examinations, committed suicide after he was stopped from entering his new class by the school’s head of exams department, Ishmael Ngicho and head of languages, Nicholas Aswani.

Ice Prince: I cheated On Maima and we are no longer dating

Super Cool Cats Boss, Iceprince Zamani has revealed he's no longer dating his French-Ghanaian girlfriend Maima.

In an exclusive interview with LIB, the rapper revealed how growing up as an orphan helped shaped his life and made him who he is today. He also revealed he's the one with a problem in all his relationships, as he always wants to cheat.

Here are excerpts from the interview:

Aww! Daddy Showkey showers his wife with Valentine love message

Nigerian music legend, Daddy Showkey, penned down a romantic message to his wife of 23-years this valentine.

The couple started dating in 1993, had their court wedding in 2000 and he paid her bride price in 2001.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni complete move to English side, Coventry City

Super Eagles player, Yakubu Aiyegbeni is back to England after a short stay with Turkish league side, Kayserispor.  The footballer signed a deal with Coventry City until the end of the season.

Russell Slade, the club's coach who was happy with the deal, told the club's website “We’re pleased to have secured the signing of Yakubu, who brings vast experience and a terrific goal record,” 

Lewandowski admits Arsenal ‘will be a big test’ for Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has predicted a tough challenge for his side against Arsenal when they meet in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side lead the Bundesliga table by seven points after Saturday’s 2-0 win at Ingolstadt, but expect a much trickier assignment against the Gunners.

Poland international Lewandowski told his club’s official website: “The win in Ingolstadt was very important. Now we’re focused on the Champions League.

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.