Federal Executive Council approves N126bn for 12 road projects

The federal executive council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the award of N126 billion for the construction of 12 road projects.

Babatunde Fashola, the minister of power, works and housing, made this known while briefing state house correspondents after the FEC meeting.

Acting-President says Adams Oshiomole is a man whose words you can rely on

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and Ekiti State governor Wednesday night prayed for a brighter future for former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole and the outgoing Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko.

The prayers were offered at a Valedictory ceremony/Dinner organised by the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF in honour of Oshiolemole and Mimiko who would exit office next week after two terms at the Old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Making his remarks, the Acting President thanked NGF for the event and also eulogised both leaders.

He said: “All of us are extremely proud of your achievements.

RRS arrest 18-year-old serial phone thief who has been to prison 7 times (Photo)

An 18-year old serial phone thief in Oshodi has been arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command.

The suspect, Sadeeq Wasiu, who had been imprisoned seven times, was re-arrested in Oshodi on Tuesday after several months of being on the operatives’ wanted list.

Wasiu, alias “Omo Eiye”, as he is popularly called in Oshodi was arrested at Oshodi Under Bridge while trying to escape after snatching an Infinix Note 3 from an undergraduate.

Miraculous! 44-year-old Nigerian woman delivers baby boy after 9 years of childlessness (Photos)

A Nigerian woman, Mrs Ohiwe-ei Unuigbe, based in South Africa has welcomed her first child with husband after 9 years of marriage and childlessness.

Mrs Unigbe got married when she was 35 years old and her husband, 39. This was also after her parents made her reject a former suitor, a medical doctor who financially saw her through university because he was an 'osu' (outcast).

Corp member serving in Edo State brags about getting oral sex from female underage student (Photos)

A corp member named Gbadamosi Mayowa and serving in an Edo state secondary school has sparked outrage after he shared this disgusting photo of himself and one of his underage students and bragged about getting oral sex from her.

The controversial post drew lots of discussion and people came for him. See some reactions below:

Tonto Dikeh estranged husband's 'PA', Rosaline Meurer buys herself a Land Cruiser (Photos)

Rosaline Meurer took to her Instagram to show off her birthday gift to herself and also reveal THAT her life savings went down just for the car.

She shared photos of the new Landcruiser SUV and wrote:

OMG! Moments woman gave birth to her baby standing on her own! (Disturbing Video)

This video of a woman who practically gave birth to her baby on her own while standing has been trending.

See another photo and watch the video after the cut:

#Wharrisdis😧! Whose sister is this, biko!

Like seriously, she is even smiling!

Aww! Watch video of JohnPaul Nwadike cutting his twin boys umbilical cords as his wife puts to bed

Actor Johnpaul Nwadike and his wife have welcomed a set of twin boys in the US on Monday.

The actor who has been married for 4 years actively participated in the delivery of his kids as he personally cut their umbilical cords.

He wrote;

Ik Ogbonna advises ladies on wasting their time in unprofitable relationships

Nollywood actor, Ik Ogbonna write this piece on his social media page to advice ladies on way to go in a relationship.

He said:

So sad! Two NYSC members die, others injured in terrible accident (Photos)

Two 2016 Batch B Stream 2 members of the National Youth Service Corps have lost their lives along Taraba Benue road as they were returning home from the 21 days orientation camp.

Benue State Governor, Ortom sacks four commissioners

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Wednesday sacked four of his commissioners and a special adviser.

This was contained in the statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr. Tahav Argezua.

Argezua, in the statement, said the governor also announced the appointment of Prof. Anthony Ijohor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as the Secretary to the Benue State Government.

‘Ojukwu would have joined APC’ - Chief Ralph Okeke

A governorship aspirant in Anambra state on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Ralph Okeke on Wednesday said the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu would have joined the APC should he be alive today.

He said Ojukwu would have done that for national integration.

He said, “Most importantly, it is a shame that Anambra state is still governed by a party that exists only in one state. I know for sure that if Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu were alive today, he would have joined APC for national integration.

I’m Grateful To Nigerians For Wishing Me Good Health” – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, in a tweet, this evening said he is grateful to Nigerians for wishing him good health. 

He also thanked the senate leaders for paying him a visit to London.  He tweeted:

Workers Kick Against BRT, LAGBUS Fare Hike

Workers of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday rejected the increment in transport fare of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) and LAGBUS buses approved by the Lagos State government.

The orgainsed labour unions described the act as being wicked to workers as there was no corresponding increase in salary, not minding the present biting recession in the country. The TUC, therefore, called on the governor to “correct his mistake by withdrawing the approval immediately.”

The Lagos State TUC Chairman, Francis Ogunremi, said the increment has come at no good time for the state because the country is presently faced with so much hardship that people are striving to survive.

NCC bans SIM card registrations in open places

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has banned the registration SIM cards in open and “uncontrolled environment”.

Head of Enforcement Unit at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Salisu Abdu disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking with journalists in Abuja

Abdu said this after three persons registering SIM cards were arrested.

Tiwa Savage Is Not Only Africa’s Biggest Chic, She Is Also Africa’s Rihanna – Fat Joe

The name Tiwa Savage has gone viral! Since she signed unto Jay Z’s Roc Nation, Tiwa Savage, has continued to make tremendous waves as she was just days ago, picture with the big guns in the American music industry, Jay Z, P Diddy and a couple of others.

Photos: Army Recover Arms And Ammunition After A Soldier Was Killed In Benue

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to militia operating in Agatu area of the state to surrender themselves to law enforcement agencies or face the consequences of their action. The Governor who received arms and ammunition recovered by the army in Agatu, was reacting to the recent attack on military personnel in the area which led to the killing of a soldier. He described the incident as unacceptable.

Governor Ortom restated the resolve of his administration to assist security agencies in identifying those behind the act to face justice and advised youths still in possession of illegal weapons to surrender such arms to the appropriate authorities.

“Daddy is still trying hard to get exclusive access to you” – Tonto Dikeh’s husband writes to his son ahead of his birthday

Tonto Dikeh’s husband, Churchill has penned down a powerful prayer for their son, Andre whose birthday is tomorrow.

The estranged husband along with his prayer for his son also acknowledge the fact that he doesn't have access to his this is so because Tonto Dikeh revealed she has blocked her husband access from seeing their son

Read what he wrote below:

Photos: Police seal off kidnappers’ houses in Ogijo

Earlier we brought you report that Police Special Team has arrested one of the Kidnapping Kingpin involve in Isheri North (READ Here), Police has now sealed off two houses built by some members of the gang that kidnapped Dayo Adekoya, secretary of Isheri North GRA Landlords Association.

Photos from Kanye West's Yeezy Season 5 show

Kanye West's Yeezy Season 5 fashion show in New York took place without much media hype. It appeared this time, Kanye wanted to focus more on the clothes.

The rapper also injected more colour into his latest collection as evident in the plum outfit Kim Kardashian rocked to the show. Vogue editor, Anna Wintour was also in attendance.

More photos after the cut:

Nicki Minaj shares topless photo of herself in bed

Rapper Nicki Minaj shared a topless photo of herself and captioned it "When u a stripper but lately u really been thinkin bout leavin the game." 

EFCC Twitter handle shades Chelsea FC

A twitter user tweeted to EFCC Twitter handle and ask if they were a Chelsea Fan ... Their reply as always was humorous and little shades at Chelse FC

See another tweet below:

Police Special Team Arrest Notorious Kidnap King, Omoni (Photo)

The police in Abuja have announced the arrest of 38-year old Joseph Omoni in connection with the kidnapping of the Secretary of the Isheri Estate Landlord Association, an incident in which three private security men were killed. 

Police described Omoni as a “vicious and notorious kidnapper” who [also] “participated actively in the kidnap of Turkish school children and members of staff in Ogun State.”

Wanputu! Female Celebrity Goes Topless For Her Birthday

Female comedian, actress, and broadcaster, Queen Afia stirred up a mild controversy as she display her "bress" in a raunchy fashion shoot to mark her 35th birthday.

The Ghanaian lady declares that she doesn't give a damn what anyone thinks and says. She heard some Chiefs in her town in Ghana complained about the pics and she said they should go and look at Beyonce and complain and leave her alone to enjoy herself. 

Funny lady, so she is now comparing herself to Bey ... See more photos:

Hilarious! Who's Doing This To Our President?

Remember what our Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed said about Mr President? He had said President Buhari is Hale Hearty. People are now wondering why Baba is still not back to his duty post as Commander-in-Chief if truly he's Hale Hearty as claimed by Mr. Lai.

Church Member Arrested For Duping Pastors and Members Of N5.1M in Abuja

A member of a Pentecostal church in Gwarinpa has been arrested for allegedly defrauding two pastors and other church members of about N5.1million. The suspect had posed as a staff of Aso Radio and showed some cars to them at the premises of the radio station which he said were to be auctioned.

City News learnt that one of the pastors showed interest in buying five vehicles and paid him N3.1milion while the other pastor and some members of the congregation paid N2 million for several cars among the supposed vehicles to be auctioned.

A police source said the two pastors have engaged in several prayer sessions since the case happened.

Real Madrid 3 Napoli 1: Zidane's men bounce back to stun visitors

The European champions got off to a bad start at the Santiago Bernabeu, but responded well with goals from Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Casemiro

Real Madrid came from behind to seize control of their Champions League last-16 tie with Napoli with a 3-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Goals from Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Casemiro gave the holders an important advantage to take back to Italy after Lorenzo Insigne's sensational opening goal had put Napoli ahead.

Zinedine Zidane had urged his side to keep a clean sheet to give them the best possible chance of going through, but those hopes were dashed after only eight minutes when Insigne embarrassed goalkeeper Keylor Navas with a stunning first-time effort from distance.

Arsenal breaks embarrassing record after Bayern 5-1 trashing

Arsenal has become the first English team to concede 200 goals in the Champions League as they crumbled to a 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich 5 Arsenal 1: Brilliant Bayern run riot on sloppy Gunners

Bayern Munich effectively guaranteed themselves a place in the Champions League quarter-finals and left Arsenal facing the prospect of another early exit from the knockout stages of European competition after the Bundesliga title-holders romped to a second 5-1 thrashing in successive seasons over the Gunners at Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

Carlo Ancelotti's hosts led through Arjen Robben's early goal, before Alexis Sanchez levelled for an Arsenal side that improved markedly as the first half progressed.

It was a different, sorry story for the visitors after the break, as a Thiago Alcantara brace, Robert Lewandowski's header and Thomas Muller's late strike earned Bayern a commanding lead going into the second leg at Emirates Stadium next month, although they will be without Philipp Lahm after the captain was booked late in the second half.