Buhari opts for dialogue, drops military option against Niger Delta

President Muhammadu Buhari has dropped the idea of using the military in the troubled Niger Delta region, The Punch reports.

He has therefore endorsed the ongoing dialogue of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo in the region, which has so far taken him to Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo states.

A top government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, on Sunday, confirmed this to some journalists in Abuja on Sunday.

According to the official, Buhari and Osinbajo held a series of meeting early this year where they resolved that the Federal Government should embrace the oil-producing communities by encouraging their leaders and traditional rulers, who met the President last year.

Telecom Companies may block WhatsApp, Skype calls to generate more revenue

Telecommunications companies in the country may result in blocking calls made on Instant Messaging applications, WhatsApp and Skype in other to boost their revenue.

According to The Punch, the telecoms companies seek to address their loss on international calls and are targeting a revenue of N20trn.

This development may also prevent subscribers from performing certain functions like voice and video calls on WhatsApp and Facebook, among other Over-the-Top services.

RCCG's Total Income Was Less Than My Salary - Pastor Enoch Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has said that on assumption of office as the head of the ministry his salary as a lecturer was more than that of the entire church.

According to The Vanguard, Adeboye said this while ministering during a three-day special programme to end the church’s 40-day fasting and prayer period at the Redemption Camp, Kilometre 46, Lagos Ibadan Expressway.

#BBNaija Housemate Gifty Evicted From The House

Big Brother Naija housemate Gifty got evicted from the Big Brother Naija game.

Gifty was evicted tonight after spending four weeks in the Big Brother Naija 2017 house. She is the fourth housemate to be evicted.

Practically every Nigerian campaigned for Gifty to leave the Big Brother house after she disrespected Nigerian celebrities Banky W, Falz and Emmanuel Ikubese.

Federal Government owes 105,920 retirees N705BN - Pencom

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says the Federal Government owes 105,920 retirees about N705 billion.

This is contained in a memorandum submitted by the Director-General, National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms Chinelo Anohu-Amazu, to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Appropriations.

According to the organisation, the Federal Government owes its 2016 retirees N73.1 billion while N113 billion is required for the 2017 retirees.

‘We will always be a family’ - Angelina Jolie opens up about divorce

Angelina Jolie has opened up for the first time about her painful split with Brad Pitt, saying, “it was a very difficult time and… and we are a family and we will always be a family, and we will get through this time and hopefully be a stronger family for it.”

The actress, who filed for divorce from Pitt last year amid contentious circumstances, told BBC World News, “Many, many people find themselves in this situation. My whole, my family…we’ve all being through a difficult time. And it’s not… My focus is my children, our children, and it is… and my focus is finding this way through and as I said we are… we are and forever will be a family and so that is my, that is how I am coping. I am coping with finding a way through to make sure that this somehow makes us stronger and closer.”

Watch Video: Thin Tall Tony denies wife & kids, told Bisola he was single

Big Brother Naija housemate Thin Tall Tony is a happily married man with two lovely kids. However, he's having a steamy relationship with fellow housemate Bisola who has no inkling he is not single.

Photos: #BBNaija Housemate T-Boss Flaunts Her B00bs Again On Live TV

One of the most beautiful and very flirty female housemates in the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria reality show, T-Boss has bared her boobs carelessly as she dressed up.

The ongoing Big Brother Nigeria Reality Show took might be fully going pornographic following the viral trend of romance among housemates as well as the exposure of senstive body parts.

I can act Nude if ... - Nollywood Actress, Ijeoma Agu Says

A fast rising Nigerian actress from the South-eastern part of Nigeria has spoken on her journey in the entertainment world thus far as well as her personal life. 

Read Ijeoma Agu's interesting interview with the Punch below:

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Boko Haram ‘attacks Borno village, kill 3’

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen have killed at least three persons in a community in southern part of Borno State, local security sources in the area said.

According to Premium Times who spoke with one of the vigilante group, Michael Emmanuel, he said the assailants stormed Yaza-Kumaza village at about 4 p.m. Sunday, a vigilante operative in the area.

He said many villagers who fled into nearby bushes as at the attackers opened fire, had not returned home by 10p.m.

Photos: Chubby man found dead in a drainage in Warri, Delta State

The lifeless body of a yet to be identified man was found in a drainage along Ogunu Road, opposite Zenith Bank in Warri, Delta State.

WTH! They say this is sexiest dog ever liveth (Photos)

But why? Who did this to this dog? The dog even forms sexiness in the second photo. See below:

Wickedness! Woman kills pregnant co-tenant in Ebonyi because her child defecated on the ground

24-year-old Jacinta Ewa Omiko, is alleged to have murdered her pregnant co-tenant, Ginika Gabriel, because the victim’s child defecated on the ground.

The evil act happened in the compound where they reside at Akpoh, a village in Afikpo North Local Government Ebonyi State, following an altercation.

Omiko was alleged to have hit Gabriel on the head with a kitchen stool and she slumped. She died within minutes following the failure of efforts by neighbours to revive her. Her body was subsequently deposited at God’s Seed Funeral Mortuary,  Afikpo, awaiting autopsy.

So sad! Woman Who Drowned After Car Plunged Into Lagos Lagoon Was Pregnant (Photos)

According to NEMA South West, the woman identified as one Chinagorom Adibe Fustine, who drowned after a skidded off the road and plunged into Mekwe river, Bonny Camp, Lagos, was pregnant.

15 FUTO students arrested by police for leading protest against school's management

Imo State's Police Public Relations Officer, Andrew Enwerem, has confirmed that 15 students have been arrested by the operatives of the command, for alleged involvement in criminal activities during a protest against the school's management on Friday.

The Punch reports that the arrested students were the masterminds of the protest which engulfed the university.

Man allows his girlfriend have sex with other guys because he doesn't want to lose her

Adam Gillet, 27 and Beatrice Gibbs, 22, have been dating since April 2015, and their relationsip has now been regarded as one of the most controversial open relationships ever.

Adam, allows his girlfriend to sleep with other guys because he doesn't want to lose her. This decision was influenced by Beatrice's threat to leave; because she was unable to resist other men.

“I love Adam, but I wasn’t ready to settle down and commit to just one man.

Actor Imeh Bishop hires armed cops for security after Warri robbery incident

Imeh Bishop is thankful to God his life was spared and took to his IG page this afternoon to announce he has hired armed cops for security. Not because it's luxury but because it's now a necessity.

Former MBGN, Anna Ebiere marks birthday with stunning new photos

Ex-Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Anna Ebiere who was a year older yesterday, released these beautiful photos of herself to celebrate her 22nd birthday.

LMAO! Man stands under loose Walmart sign for 2 days, to fall on him so he can sue

Lol, the things we see on the internet these days ... Manuel Garcia reportedly stood under a dangliWalmartart sign for two days, hoping it will fall on him so he can sue the International brand.

Photos: Phyno and Olamide, flaunt their Recognition awards from Sun Newspaper

Olamide posted his award...

Rappers Phyno and Olamide got an award each for being the "Creative Personality of the Year" at the just concluded 2017 Sun Newspapers Awards.

The rappers who collaborated on the 2016 gospel ghetto banger "Fada Fada" took to social media to flaunt their awards, giving an appreciative intent to the minds behind the awards.

Here is Phyno's post:

Photo of N500 attached to food at an event goes viral

An online user shared the picture to challenge party organizers who served party meals with tiny meat.

He said:

A die-hard Buhari supporter has a message for all those who wish Buhari death

Lol, a die hard Sai Baba fan engrave the message on his car and it reads: "You will die before Mr President, Insha Allah, Amin"

Watch Video: Nigerian lady advises women to 'kill' boyfriends who cheat in viral

A young Nigerian lady has released a video in which she hilariously asked women to 'kill' their partners who cheat or dump them after years of suffering and finally, wealth arrives in their relationship.

According to Instagram user @datWarriGirl,  Nigerian women should please stay with their men even if at the moment they are not so buoyant. As long as he's prospective, he's hardworking, he's not a thief, he's not a killer, stay and build an empire with him. Don't follow the rich men you don't know their sources of income.

Lol! Twitter user receives apology letter from ex, grades it and then send the scores back to her

Lol, a twitter user @nicklutz12, shared an apology letter he received from his ex,  but what got everyone talking about the viral letter was that he graded it and sent it back.

He actually gave her 61/100, which is a D for him. Read the letters below:

Oh No! Nigeria listed as the most corrupt country on earth

Nigeria, the most populated country in Africa, is perceived to be the most corrupt among 60 corrupt countries evaluated, according to data from the 2016 Best Countries rankings. The rankings are a characterization of 60 countries based on a survey of more than 16,000 people from four regions. 

The USNews reports that in the survey, respondents answered how closely they related each of the 60 countries to the term "corrupt."

Photos: Single woman organises wedding ceremony to celebrate her 40th birthday

A single woman is so fed up with searching for 'Mr Right' that at her upcoming 40th birthday, she will celebrate by having a wedding ceremony without a groom.

Lynne Gollogly, 39, will say 'I do' to absolutely no body after stating she has 'no interest' in being a relationship. According to her, 'I'm happy being me'.

Her party will take on a wedding theme and in the invitations she encourages female guests to wear their bridal gowns writing 'I expect more than one bride at this wedding!'

"If my father is among those who destroyed Nigeria, let God punish him" - Nigerian Man slams country's leaders

A Nigerian man is really pissed with the country's leaders as Turkey celebrates its 300th national carrier.

According to him, Turkey has no oil, but is still thriving.

Here's what he wrote;

Audu Maikori to face trial

Chocolate City CEO, Audu Maikori, who was arrested on Friday by the police over his January tweets about alleged five students of College of Education, Gidan-Waya being killed by Fulani herdsmen, was freed yesterday Saturday.

Though the music producer later retracted his claims, saying he was misled by his driver, Punch reports that Governor Nasir el-Rufai was not pacified by his apology as he complained about the tweets to the police authorities who ordered Audu Maikori's arrest.

Delta State | Teenage thief whose hand was cut off, caught stealing again

A teenager whose hand was cut off in Sapele, Delta State for stealing , stole again in last week.

The teenage thief who lost his hand after he slipped it through an open window of a house to steal a phone lying there but was cut off by the owner with a cutlass, was beaten mercilessly for stealing again.

My true fans know I’m not proud – Banky W

The ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show has not been without its fair share of intrigues. As part of its side attractions, different Nigerian celebrities have been invited to the house to interact with the contestants and also give advice on the entertainment industry.

During the week, popular singer, Banky W, was in the house and he had a wonderful time sharing some nuggets of wisdom with the contestants. However, what caught the attention of the public was the claim by one of the housemates, Gifty, that she doesn’t know Banky W and that he has ‘proudness.’