DPR Seizes Vessel With 1.5m Litres Of Contaminated Petrol

The management of Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has seized a vessel MT JAZI loaded with 1. 5 million of contaminated petroleum product.

The product was being discharged at the Nakem Jetty, Kirikiri, Lagos.

Mr Mordecai Ladan, director, DPR who disclosed this yesterday in Lagos said the vessel was intercepted on Feb 11 while discharging at Nakam jetty.

Ladan, who was represented by Mr Wole Akinmosoye, Zonal Operations Controllers, Lagos of DPR said that after much investigations by DPR it was discovered that the vessel did not have DPR authorization to deliver product at the depot.

BREAKING: President Buhari says he need longer period of rest

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said results of the series of medical checkups he carried out in the cause of his medical vacation had shown that he needed longer period of rest.

He said this necessitated his staying back in London, United Kingdom longer than initially planned.

The President said this in a four-paragraph made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.

See what a graduate with 2 Masters Degrees was spotted doing that's causing debates

Well, just because you have two master degrees doesn't mean you can't be a clown ... Someone actually shared the photo online and tied the decision of the guy to go into this type of job to the Nigeria situation. 

'Not My President's Day' - Anti-Donald Trump protests held across US and around the world

Protesters across the world used the US President's Day holiday to call for Donald Trump to be impeached.

Demonstrators gathered in their thousands across the US and around the world in 'Not My President's Day' rallies.

In Washington DC's Dupont Circle, critics held signs calling the 45th president a "mockery", "liar" and a "fraud".

High Court Rules Out Adegoruwa’s Suit Against Magu’s Confirmation

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of a Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday stroke out the suit filed by Lagos lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, challenging the continued stay in office of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu.

The judge took the decision after Adegboruwa’s lawyer; Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) sought the leave of the court to withdraw the suit.

Adegboruwa had dragged Magu before the court, praying it to restrain Magu, from further parading himself as acting chairman of the commission.

(MUST READ) Health Benefit of Eating Avocados You Never Knew!!!

Often referred to as fleshy fruit, avocados are packed with nutrients and heart-healthy compounds you never knew. According to Jumia market team, below are reasons we should eat them regularly 

Nutritional Facts:

Dillish Mathews shares sexy mirror selfie

Former Big Brother Africa star, Dillish Mathews, show shares this hot sexy mirror selfie... And also a snick of her shoe collections!

Nick Cannon slam with $1.7 Million Lawsuit over talent search app

Nick Cannon might who recently announced that he is quitting his role as the host of America’s Got Talent has been slam with a $1.7 million lawsuit!

17-year-old Indian boy wakes up on the way to his own funeral

A 17-year-old boy woke up on the way to his funeral surprising his relatives and villagers who had presumed him dead. He was rushed to a private hospital where his condition is critical.

Bitten by a stray dog one month ago, Kumar Marewad, 17, had high fever last week following which he was admitted to a Dharwad hospital. As his condition deteriorated, the teenager was put on ventilator.

The doctors told Kumar's relatives that he was critical and that he would not survive if life support was removed. Informing them that infection had spread in Kumar's body, the doctors left the family to decide if they wanted to continue treatment. Later, the family decided to shift him home.

Senate to EFCC: Probe CBN, NNPC officials for money laundering

The Senate on Monday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) officials over alleged laundering of foreign exchange.

Members of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes said this when the Acting Chairman, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu appeared before the lawmakers to defend the 2017 budget.

According to the committee, the EFCC should focus on prevention of financial crimes rather than go after for public officials.

Federal Government summons South African High Commissioner over renewed #Xenophobic Attacks

The Federal Government on Monday summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Lulu Mnguni over the recent attacks on Nigerians ad Nigerian-owned businesses.

In a statement on Monday, the ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigerians and other Africans have been targets in renewed xenophobic attacks.

The statement read, “The Nigerian Government strongly urges the South African Government to take the strongest measures to protect the lives and property of foreigners living in South Africa and also to quickly bring to justice the perpetrators of these heinous crimes.

#Xenophobia: South Africans issue fresh threats to Nigerians

The Nigerian community in South Africa on Monday said some of its members have been receiving fresh threats from the locals in the country.

South Africans had attacked Nigerians and other foreign nationals twice in the last one week.

Ikechukwu Anyene, president, Nigeria Union, South Africa, told NAN on Monday that some Nigerians received calls asking for payment to protect their homes and businesses.

OMG! Wife killed by husband for alleged rituals (Very Graphic Photos)

A Lagos driver, Shakiru Bello, who was arrested for allegedly killing his wife, Sherifat, said he cut her remains into pieces to escape the wrath of her father, Akeem Atanda, and to avoid being prosecuted for her death.

Shakiru added that after hiding her remains in different uncompleted buildings in Lagos, he fled to Ibadan, Oyo State.

A team from the Ijora Badia Police Division, led by the Operations Officer, ASP Talabi Segun, recovered Sherifat’s head and neck in Morocco, Yaba, while other parts of her body were recovered in another uncompleted building on Moshalashi Street, Somolu.

Unknown gunmen abduct Army Lieutenant in Lagos

A lieutenant of the Nigerian Army has been kidnapped by suspected militants at Abule Ado area of FESTAC, Tribune reports.

The lieutenant who has been simply identified as Lieutenant Diya was yet to be released on Monday night.

It was gathered that the lieutenant led a team of soldiers to patrol the FESTAC area on Saturday, when heavily armed men attacked them.

Oh No! Landlord's Dog Attacks 5-Year-Old Girl In Ikorodu, Lagos

A tragic event took place recently in Lagos as a wild dog attacked a 5-year-old girl and left her battling with her life.

Read the tragic incident below:

Footballer Onazi undergoes surgery, pictured on hospital bed

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Trabzonspor midfielder Ogenyi Onazi had Haemorrhoids surgery in Turkey recently and, according to sources, it was successful.

Although the player has remained quiet over his ailment, he was advised to undergo an immediate operation to avoid further complications.

Huh! Nigerian guy narrates how he was 'starved to death' at an Efik wedding

Yesterday, we reported the similar story of how a guy was starved at a wedding ... Well, another Nigerian Twitter user, Opeyemi who was a corp member serving in Calabar, Cross River State when his neighbors starved him of food at their daughter's wedding.

Lol, according to Opeyemi he says he's yet to forgive Efik people for that crime against humanity.

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Choi! Beyoncé rocks N11.3 million Naira outfit ... That's plots of land in Lekki

Beyonce outfit over the weekend is worth plot of lands in Lekki. According to reports, the Gucci embroidered tiger print silk kimono Beyonce wore to the NBA All-Star Game costs $21,945, that's a whopping 11.3 million Naira.

UNN warns that Lecturers will be denied promotion if students are dissatisfied with the quality of their teaching

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, academic staff can now be denied promotion if evaluation from the students taking their classes indicate that the quality of their teaching is not up to standard.

What Breakup? AKA surprises Bonang Matheba with a $3,500 Gucci bag

South African rapper, AKA has surprised his girlfriend, Bonang Matheba with a Gucci bag whom he reportedly broke up with few days ago. Well, we said it before that it was all a stunt...

Bonang posted a photo of the expensive gift, which is said to retail at about $3,500 (R46,000)  on Instagram and wrote:

Huh! Have you seen this type of complimentary card ...

Alhaji Atiku Gwandu Senior-Special Assistant and son-in-law of Kebbi State ... Huh, where is that coming from?

I don't even want them - Drake speaks on his Grammy win, surprised 'One Dance' wasn't nominated

Drake has opened up on his Grammy win, expressing surprise One Dance featuring Wizkid & Kyla wasn't nominated while Hotline bling won the awards for Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Performance, even though it features no rap.

In an interview on last night’s episode of OVO Sound Radio, he addressed his surprising Grammys victory. 

Lekki Gardens Boss, 5 others charged with manslaughter over collapsed building

The Lagos State Government has filed criminal charges against the Managing Director of Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, Richard Nyong, and five others, for the collapse of a five-storeyed building under construction.

No fewer than 35 persons died in March 2015 when the building collapsed on Kushenla Road, in the Ikate Elegushi area of the state.

A statement on Monday by the state government read in part:

Drake sent birthday shoutout to Rihanna during his concert

Mr Lover, Lover Drake seems to still have a thing for Riri girl. On Rihanna's 29th birthday, Drake still had a special way to celebrate with Rihanna.

Though the former couple split up a few months ago, and he's since been linked to Jennifer Lopez, the rapper shouted out to his old flame during his concert in Dublin on Monday night.

Nigerian Gay pastor initiates move to ban homophobes from entering North America or Europe

Openly gay Nigerian pastor, Jide Macaulay has taken to his Instagram page to announce that a 'Homophobic Offenders Register' will be set up for homophobic attacks and will include a possible travel ban to Europe or North America.

Lagos Task force officials batter LASU student for videoing operation

A 500-level part-time Business Administration student of the Lagos State University is battling with a broken arm and injuries allegedly inflicted on her face by operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit.

The student, 28-year-old Sewuese Matthew, was reportedly battered for using her foster sister’s mobile phone to video the operation of the officials on Durosimi-Etti Drive, in the Lekki Phase 1 area of the state.

The foster sister, Lilian Ifemeludike, told PUNCH Metro that she was also assaulted by the task force men.

Housemaid disappears with Ghanaian family’s daughter in Lagos

An housemaid identified as a 12-year-old Mary reportedly disappear with her boss' daughter Faith Ayeh. The incident happened at the Kudirat Abiola Estate, Akute Road, Iju Ishaga area of Lagos State.

PUNCH Metro reports that Mary had been employed by the family through an agent about five months ago.

Mary was said to be working directly with the woman of the house, Mrs. Glory Ayeh, who had a frozen foods shop on the street.

See What This Woman Was Carrying After She Thought She Was Pregnant

A young woman who thought she was pregnant has received the shock of her life after finding out what was really in her stomach. 

20yrs old Alice Hall has revealed how she thought she was pregnant but was then told she actually had a cancer tumour and that she would have to give birth to the cancer.

According to Metro UK, Alice Hall had been with her boyfriend, Christopher, for 9 months when she started feeling sick one morning last June and decided to do a pregnancy test.

Sheriff Meets Goodluck Jonathan on Way Forward for PDP

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has met with former President Goodluck Jonathan to seek ways to unite the party.

After the meeting held on Monday behind closed doors in Abuja, Dr. Jonathan and Senator Sheriff told reporters that the current leadership crisis in the PDP would soon be settled.

Jonathan said “the ability of resolving these differences is what makes us human beings and what makes us leaders. I’ve met with sheriff and leaders of the party.

(Must Read) Nigerian medical doctor/scientist slams Big Brother Naija organisers

A Nigerian medical doctor and research scientist, Dr. Uju, has some words for the organizers of the Big Brother Naija Reality show.

According to her post on Facebook, apart from the mouth-watering profit the companies sponsoring it stands to get, the said TV reality show has no single positive impact on the Nigerian citizens neither does it have on its dwindling economy.

Read all she wrote below: