Stop calling Nigeria ‘Naija’ – NOA warns

In an attempt to preserve the country’s name originally for generations unborn, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr. Garba Abari, has appealed to Nigerians to stop referring to Nigeria as ‘Naija.’

The DG stated this while speaking to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, stressing that making the country’s name funky, was not in its best interest.

Abari warned the individuals, corporate organisation and the media especially not to follow the trend but to help correct it for the sake of the children and generations unborn who might think that ‘Naija’ is the original name instead of Nigeria.

30,000 Borno IDPs to return home

Borno Government said on Wednesday, that it was working on plans to evacuate additional 30, 000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) back to their communities after they had signified interest to return home.

Malam Ahmed Satome, the Chairman, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri.

Satome explained that the action also followed successful relocation of about 20,000 IDPs back to their communities.

WTH! Nigerian man shares burial poster of himself (Photo)

Like seriously? This generation is just getting wild and wild each day ... Just imagine this teen making his own burial poster when he is still alive. According to Chidera, he wants to know how he will be when he dies

Another 171 Nigerians deported from Libya

Another batch of 171 Nigerians was yesterday deported barely a week after 162 Nigerians were brought back by the Federal Government from Libya.

According to TheNewsGuru, they were brought into the country through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos.

They landed at the cargo section of the airport at about 4p.m.

Reasons why you should never date someone who hides their PHONES from you

Today, in many cases, your phone is a direct reflection of your life. In today’s “digital age,” or whatever you’d like to call it, people’s faces are plastered to their phone screens 9 times out of 10.

What does this equate to? Our phones becoming little, hand-held versions of our own lives–full of all our likes and interests tailored into “apps.” By preventing someone you’re in a relationship with from having access to your phone, you might also be preventing him or her access from a part of your life that he or she may feel more secure being let in on.

If the names don’t add up, the story probably won’t either.

Aisha Buhari: My Husband Became President Because Of His Determination

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has advised Nigerians to emulate her husband by never giving up on their dreams and aspirations.

She said her husband became Nigeria’s president in 2015 due to his doggedness, persistence and compassion for the masses.

She said this in Abeokuta on Tuesday in Abeokuta during the launch of a book titled, “Buhari vs Yar’Adua: Facing the future,” written by a Special Assistant on Media to the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Opeyemi Soyombo.

Governor Fayose Eats Amala At Amala Joint In Abuja (Photos)

Governor Fayose was today spotted in Abuja ravaging a plate of AMALA with gbegiri, ewedu and ogufe (goat meat) at the popular Iya Oyo Amala Joint, Wuye, Abuja today.

EFCC arraigns chairman of Sharia court of Appeal in Gombe for fraud (Photos)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Usman Muhammad Dajji of the Gombe State Sharia Court of Appeal before Justice Sa'ad Muhammad of the Gombe State High Court on five count charges bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and forgery.

The suspect who is the Chairman of Sharia Court of appeal staff multipurpose Cooperative Society, Gombe was arrested by EFCC operatives following a petition by one Sani Abdullahi of Sam Omosco Nigeria Limited, a company that specializes in computer supplies and accessories, alleging that sometimes in December, 2012, the suspect approached him with a contract proposal to supply 3000 Units of Computer Laptop to the Sharia Court of Appeal Cooperative Society with a condition that he must pay the sum of N550,000.00 as commitment and processing fee before the execution of the contract.

Embattled Filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe To Remain In Prison As Police Officer Fail To Swear Affidavit

Rogue Filmmaker Olajide Oluwaseun Kareem, more popularly known as Seun Egbegbe, will remain in prison custody, as his application for bail was put on hold due to the failure of the police to file a counter affidavit.

#Idontbelivit😦: Nigerian rapper, Ms. Chief goes topless to promote new song

Things they do to get fame! Nigerian rapper known as Ms. Chief took her game to another level when she decided to go topless just to promote her new song.

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed Mention 5 Recent Fake News That Has Caused Controversy in Nigeria

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described the phenomenon of fake news as one of the greatest threat to the nation.

Speaking in Abuja at the seventh edition of the National Security Seminar, the minister listed four fake news which had been in circulation recently.

He said: “Regrettably, fake news is circulated worldwide through the means of the social media and it travels faster.

Full List Of Nigerian Police Division, Ranks And Their Monthly Salaries

Nigerian police rank and salary is another valuable information to be provided for Nigerian. It`s pretty prestige to serve to the country by any way possible. While Nigerian army serves on the battlefronts against terrorist organizations, police provide the security within the cities of Nigeria.

The Nigeria police rank salaries are paid from the taxes provided by the citizens of Nigeria. The police force duty at the present stage has a total number of 371 800 men and women. They are placed all over the police departments in Nigeria. The Nigerian Federal department also provided the information that Nigeria has plans to increase the quantity up to 650 000 people. Therefore, people are expected to witness more Nigeria police rank badges on the streets of Nigeria.

I Was Treated As a Criminal In Kenyan Airport Because I'm Nigerian - Falz

Rave of the moment rapper, Falz has disclosed how he was ill-treated at the Kenya airport because he is from Nigeria.

In a new interview with Sound City‘s Moet Abebe, Falz said he recently went holidaying in Kenya with a group of friends, and at the airport, was treated with the worst discrimination he had ever experienced.

"Pussy Cat Where Have You Been?" - Reno Omokri Jeer Those Visiting Buhari in London

Former Aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has ridicule those going to visit Buhari in London. Omokri mocked them with a popular nursery school rhyme "Pussy cat, Pussy cat where have you been?"

Lol, but why, Sir! Reno is now beginning to play too much!

13 Signs You’re In A ‘Good’ Relationship (MUST READ)

Photo Credits: hartofjoyce.com

There are no masks to be put on and there is no emotion that needs to be hidden. The unconditional warmth helps you two in being open and honest with one another.

While every person has a different view regarding the aspects of a “good relationship” and they see their own relationships as perfect, there are still some tiny universal signs that can identify a good relationship:

Kindness

Ladies, Here Are Five Reasons You Are Yet To Find A Serious Man

Okay, sometimes you ask yourself, why am I still single? Or if you have a partner and you are always wondering why is he/she not serious with me? Or probably (According to hartOfJoyce) you have dressed very well and look gorgeous in your beautiful outfit. You know you would be the focus of all eyes at the party. You expect that the men would want you and the women would want to be you.

You are ready to go out, have a good time, meet some fun guys and maybe even find someone you connect and can build a relationship with in the long run. You get to the party, and of course you are the cynosure of all eyes.

Meet The Pretty Gallant Nigerian Lady In The US Army (Photos)

Deborah Johnson is a new recruit in the US Army, born and bred up in the Nigeria and she attains her secondary school education at the Royal Crown High School, Iju Ishaga, Lagos. 

She said in one of her posts that before she joined the US Army "It was a tough decision for her deciding to be in the active duty, but after she sworn, she knew she was in, no going back and she doesn't regret it."

See more photos below:

INEC to deploy 753 personnel for Rivers elections on Saturday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is to deploy 753 Election Day personnel to conclude the Saturday, 25th February Etche II State Constituency and Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency elections in Rivers State.

The areas affected in the Etche State and Federal Constituency elections are: One (1) Local Government; Eighteen (18) Registration Areas, 147 Polling Units, 163 Voting Points, and 60, 874 Registered Voters.

Say What | Azerbaijani President Appoints Wife As Vice President

Azerbaijan's president, Ilham Aliyev, on Tuesday appointed his wife, Mehriban as the first vice president of the country.

Goodluck Jonathan didn’t endorse Sheriff - Aide

The Office of former President Goodluck Jonathan media has refuted reports that the ex-President on Monday endorsed Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Dr. Jonathan’s media aide, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, said in a statement, Tueday, that the issue of endorsement never came up in the course of the visit,“at the closed door meeting with Sheriff nor during the former President’s interview with newsmen.” Mr. Eze said that the reported endorsement was mischievous.

BREAKING! El-Rufai impose 24-hour curfew in Southern Kaduna towns

A 24-hour curfew has been imposed by the Governor Nasir El Rufai-led Kaduna State Security Council in Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas of Kaduna State with immediate effect.

In a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity on Tuesday said imposing a curfew in the affected LGAs became necessary to protect lives and properties and to avoid the further breakdown of law and order.

What We Know About Imported ‘India Garri’ - Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has responded to the viral photo of one “TRS Gari” being sold at a Supermarket in Ikoyi.

In a post on the ministry’s Medium page, Adewole said that the Ministry got to work upon discovery of the photo.

Acting-President Osinbajo names another Ambassadorial nominee

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has added Adeyinka Asekun, a banker, to the list of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees currently being considered by the Senate.

Senate President Bukola Saraki read Mr. Osinbajo’s letter conveying Mr. Asekun’s name at plenary on Tuesday.

President Muhammadu Buhari, who has been in the United Kingdom on an extended medical vacation since January 19, had on January 12 resubmitted a list of 46 nominees to the Senate, two months after the first one was rejected.

Alex Iwobi shows off bandage legs after sustaining foot injury during FA Cup win over Sutton

Alex Iwobi, 20, took to his social media page to show his legs wrapped in a bandage after sustaining an injury during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Suton in FA cup.

Uti Nwachukwu Blows Hot On Pastor Who Condemned #BBNaija

Former winner of Big Brother Africa (BBA), Uti Nwachukwu took to twitter minutes ago to show his displeasure in the preacher’s word saying after a Pastor issued curse to organizers/sponsors of Big Brother Naija

Read what he wrote below:

See how Arsenal's millionaire stars left changing room in a mess after FA Cup tie against Sutton

Changing Room before the match

Arsenal stars showed the off-pitch manners after littering their dressing room after the FA cup tie against Suton.

Read via UK Daily Mail

Photos: See What A Soldier Allegedly Did To A Car Dealer In Umuahia For Having Problem With His Customer

According to a Facebook user, Morris who shared the story said his friend who is a car dealer was allegedly maltreated by a Nigerian soldier in Umuahia for having a problem with a man who brought the car to him to sell for him. 

Below is what he wrote:

BREAKING: Buhari gave 'corrupt' Nigerian judge N500,000 during certificate controversy, Witness tells court

A witness in the corruption trial of Justice Adeniyi Ademola has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari gave the embattled judge N500,000 while his certificate controversy was pending before Mr. Ademola.

Some persons had filed a suit challenging Mr. Buhari’s candidacy prior to the 2015 elections, alleging the president had no secondary school certificate as required by law.

#ArmsGate: Federal Court adjourns Olisa Metuh's case

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed February 22, 2017 for “hearing without fail” in a money laundering charge brought against Olisa Metuh, former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The decision of the judge was as a result of the “passionate plea” by Tochukwu Onwugbufor, SAN, a defence counsel, who appealed for an adjournment due to absence of lead counsel for the defence, Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN.

Ikpeazu had sent a letter to the trial judge notifying him of his inability to attend the sitting as he was “involved in another criminal case at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court”.

Groom-to-be who drank insecticide after MMM crashed dies

A groom-to-be (Simply identified as Adakole) who drank insecticide last December after MMM froze users' accounts, has died from stomach complications resulting from the poison he took last year.

Adakole had reportedly invested N300,000 meant for his wedding into the Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox Ponzi scheme, however, only two weeks to his wedding, the scheme crashed, causing Adakole to make an attempt on his life.