Maleke urge young talented artistes to rap in Edo languages

The Chairman, Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) in Edo, Maleke Idowu, has advised young talented artists in the state to promote indigenous languages in their arts.

The comedian cum singer, gave the advice in an interview with NAN on Tuesday in Benin.

Maleke said that one way the artists could do this was to rap in their mother tongue.

Moments Hungry Lion Mauled Woman While On Safari With Her Boyfriend (Graphic Photos)

A woman has been hospitalised after being mauled by a lion while on safari with her boyfriend. The woman, Ngoni Hera was posing for pictures alongside her partner when the big cat pounced and mauled her right hip. 

The 36-year-old was rushed to hospital with deep flesh wounds after the visit to the Eco Game Park in Headlands, in the Province of Manicaland, Eastern Zimbabwe.

Governor Fayose says FG withholding Ekiti allocations to frustrate projects

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has accused the Federal Government of directing the Federal Ministry of Finance to withhold the January Federal Allocation and the Budget Support Fund due to Ekiti State.

The Federal Government, the governor argued, did this because of his criticisms of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration

He also accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of embarking on a witch-hunt of the contractors handling the state’s projects in order to frustrate his government and prepare the ground for the All Progressives Congress’ return.

I poisoned my twin daughter for being ‘witches’ - Calabar man confesses

A 33-year-old man, Festus Anyanime, has regretted killing his twin daughters because they allegedly confessed to be witches.

Anyanime, a taxi driver from Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, said he killed his 11-year-old twin daughters, identified as Emediong and Mfoniso, with poisoned malt drink on January 10, 2017.

He was paraded alongside other criminals at the Cross River State Police Command in Calabar on Tuesday.

Atletico Madrid forward, Griezmann reveals doubts about move to England

Atletico Madrid forward, Antoine Griezmann, has admitted that he has “doubts” about moving to England.

The France international has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, but the player says the weather and media could prevent him from making a switch to the Premier League in future.

Gernot Rohr: Super Eagles could have won AFCON 2017

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said that the team could have won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon if they qualified.

Cameroon emerged champions at the tournament, after defeating Egypt in the final played in Libreville, but Rohr feels Nigeria has what it takes to have clinched gold.

Amaechi is a lucifer, psychiatric patient – Wike reacts to APC meeting with Osinbajo

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has berated the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state for organizing another stakeholder meeting with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, a day after the town hall meeting held at Government House.

Governor Wike expressed his displeasure while receiving leaders of the APC from Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local government area led by Chief Ofili Enebeli, who were defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The Governor said the meeting which was organized by the leaders of the APC in the state was ill-conceived and aimed at further straining the peace in the state.

Why I signed for Coventry City – Yakubu Aiyegbeni

Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has said that he sees “great qualities” in his Coventry City team-mates and that is why he joined the League One club.

Aiyegbeni has signed a deal with the Sky Blues until the end of the season.

Coventry are currently bottom of the third-tier division, but the 34-year-old is confident they can beat the drop.

Edo State tops list of 162 returnees from Libya

No fewer than 162 Nigerians have again been brought back by the Federal Government from Libya.

The returnees are among Nigerians stranded in the country.

They were brought into the country on Tuesday through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.

Trump's daughter, Ivanka sparks controversy on social media by sitting on president's seat

Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump has thrown the social media into frenzy after posting a photo of herself seated at the Oval Office desk while her father, President Trump, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, stood on either side of her.

The first daughter posted the picture on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook with the message, "A great discussion with two world leaders about the importance of women having a seat at the table!"

Nigerians are suffering under Buhari – FHRACC

A group known as the Foundation for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade, FHRACC, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to wake up and face the reality of governance.

The group noted that the hardship being experienced by Nigerians under the current government led by President Muhammadu Buhari was becoming unbearable.

FHRACC slammed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Lawal Babachir for hailing those who staged pro-government protest on Tuesday.

The group said Lawal’s comment was a clear indication that the federal government was till playing politics with national issues.

See WHY senate attacked Lai Mohammed during Budget defence

The Senate, on Tuesday, berated the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed over the poor revenue generated by his ministry in 2016.

Speaking during a budget defence session at the national Assembly, the Chairman of the senate committee on Culture and Tourism, Mathew Urhoghide, also queried Mohammed over alleged misappropriation of funds under his leadership.

Urhoghide described as unfortunate the report that the ministry presented only N620,000 as total revenue generated in 2016.

White House confirms Trump's call to Buhari

After numerous speculations and rumours on whether President Trump truly spoke with President Buhari, the White House has confirmed that the telephone conversation held.

This was made known by Sean Spicer, the White House Press Secretary while briefing Journalists on activities of the President in the past week till today.

Olusegun Obasanjo reveals the saddest day of his life

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday talked about the saddest day of his life.

Obasanjo spoke while leading morning devotion to mark Valentine’s Day at his Presidential Hilltop residence in Abeokuta, Ogun state.

1.7 million candidates to sit 2017 UTME

The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has said 1.7 million candidates are expected to sit 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in April.

He said this on Tuesday in Abeokuta at the sideline of the examination body’s Information and Communication Technology retreat, involving civil society groups, students and other major stakeholders.

The two-day retreat held within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library complex in Abeokuta.

He said JAMB also aimed to increase the capacity of its Computer-Based Test centres in order to make the April examination seamless.

See Barack Obama romantic valentine message to wife, Michelle

Former President of the United States, Barack Obama Wednesday shared a tweet to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day.

Obama appreciated his wife, Michelle who he has been with for 28 years.

Paris Saint-Germain 4 Barcelona 0: Angel Di Maria help PSG stun toothless Barcelona

Two goals from Angel Di Maria and one apiece from Julian Draxler and Edinson Cavani gave Paris Saint-Germain an unexpected and potentially unassailable 4-0 lead against Barcelona in their Champions League round of 16 first leg tie.

Former Sevilla coach Unai Emery, a three-time Europa League winner, was appointed to improve upon PSG's record in the Champions League and the Spaniard has them on course for the quarterfinals courtesy of two goals in each half from a side playing without the influence and experience of Thiago Silva and Thiago Motta.

PSG had the better of the early exchanges with Blaise Matuidi and Adrien Rabiot forcing Marc-Andre ter Stegen into saves, before Di Maria scored an 18th-minute free kick to break the deadlock.

FG closes 20,000 bank accounts, moves N5.2tn into TSA

Since the commencement of the Treasury Single Account in September 2015, over 20,000 accounts with Deposit Money Banks belonging to Ministries, Departments and Agencies have been closed with a total sum of N5.24tn moved into the TSA.

The Accountant General of the Federation, Ali Ahmed Idris, gave the figures on Tuesday in Abuja, while speaking at the opening session of a two day retreat on TSA.

The event which was attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal among other top government officials had as its theme, “One year anniversary of Treasury Single Account: Benefits, challenges and way forward.”

FG says Nigerian economy going out of recession

The recession is receding, the Federal Government said yesterday.

Proof: The about eight-fold over subscription of the government’s Eurobond (orders in excess of US$7.8 billion compared to a pre-issuance target of US$1bn).

Besides, the oversubscription, the government believes, has confirmed the confidence level of the international investment community in Nigeria’s economic reform agenda.

A report in Issue 23 of Aso Villa’s Newsletter, Government at Work, released on Monday, also gave 11 other reasons why the government believes that the economy is on its way out of recession.

Meet Black Barbie known as Instagram heaux who earn $10k a day sleeping with men she met online

Black Barbie is an Instagram heaux and proud to be one. She makes so much money sleeping with men she met on Instagram, earning her the title of Instagram's highest paid hoe.

Black Barbie claims to make as much as $10,000 a day and has even made $30,000 in one day. Her online sex work has earned her a 6-bedroom mansion and a hot pink BMW i8 worth $150K with the words 'Pay Me' written on the back of the car.

Married Nigerian man allegedly drugs neighbor's 15-year-old daughter

A Twitter user claims that her 15-year-old cousin was sedated by a male neighbor, who happens to be married with three kids.

Why We Won't Release Buhari's Audio Call With Trump - Presidency

The Presidency has said that it will be “undiplomatic” to release President Muhammadu Buhari's telephone conversation with President Donald Trump of United States as requested by some quarters.

The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said releasing an audio containing telephone conversation between two presidents is highly unethical and against modern day civilisation.

See how Michelle and Barack spent #Valentine's Day (You gonna love it)

Former US FLOTUS, Michelle Obama shared a leg photo with Barack as they celebrate Valentine together. She captioned it:

Heartbroken? Don't worry there is a new app to help you get over it!

A former Google employee built a free app to help you get over your ex. The free Mend app is a breakup-coach, self-care app, and community for the heartbroken, all rolled into one.

Anyone who's been through a bad breakup has experienced the symptoms: talking about it incessantly to friends, obsessively checking an ex's social media posts, or trying to run into them accidentally on purpose.

But Mend, an app that aims to be a "personal trainer for heartbreak," wants to help you avoid those mistakes and move forward with your life.

AMCON takes over OAS Helicopters

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over Odengene Air-Shuttle Services (OAS) Helicopters in Lagos following a court order.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that AMCON had on Tuesday sealed the company at Maryland in Lagos, indicating that the company had been taken over by AMCON.

The order on the company’s office reads: “POSSESSION TAKEN TODAY 14/2/17 BY AMCON COURT ORDER ON SUIT NO. FHC/4CS/1139/2016

Photo: Kwara State First Lady Glow In Smiles As She Flies In A Commercial Plane To Abuja

Wife of the Governor of Kwara State, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed was pictured in a happy mood as she flew a commercial flight to Abuja earlier today.

#Valentine's Drama! 3 different ladies wish same man happy celebration with sweet words (Photos)

Botswana Facebook user, Kasi Flights was tagged in lovely valentine messages from three different women on Facebook.

The photos have since been taking down after it went viral today. See more after the cut:

#Valentine Photo of the Day!

Whose father or brother is this, biko? ... We need to award him #Belloved cupcakes for winning our Valentines photo of the day!

Ex-NNPC boss Andrew Yakubu forfeits N3 billion to Nigerian Government

A court has ordered that the $9.8 million and 74,000 pounds recovered from a house belonging to Andrew Yakubu be forfeited to the Nigerian government.

Mr. Yakubu, who reportedly admitted owning the money has since been arrested and is in custody of the EFCC.

The Federal High Court in Kano presided over by Justice Zainab Abubakar ordered the forfeiture on Tuesday.

#Idontbelivit👀! See the Bra-less Lady with 'Olympus Has Fallen' Boobs Laura Ikeji's Used For Modelling Her Valentine's Product (Photos)

Fashion blogger, Laura Ikeji who recently got married to Ogbonna Kanu (brother to football legend, Kanu Nwankwo) has come under fire after she uses a lady with a fallen boobs to model for her Valentine's product. Knowing fully well fans would slam her for the photo, she disabled the comments on the photos.

Our findings later discovered that the lady in question who goes by the name Voney Dolce is a Manager in her Fashion Store.

See more close-up photos below: