Ex-President Obasanjo Celebrates His 80th Birthday With Children In A Public School (Photo)

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo was pictured reading a fable of the tortoise to public-school pupils at his Ibogun village, near Ifo, Ogun state. This was done as part of activities to celebrate his 80th birthday.

Kogi State Government Introduces Whistle Blower Policy With Cash Pay Out

Bello-led Kogi State Government has promised a cash reward of five hundred thousand naira to any person with useful information that will lead to the arrest of criminals and people who spread false Information capable of disrupting public peace.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mrs Petra Akinti Onyegbule, today in Lokoja said the move is aimed at consolidating the security efforts of the present administration in the State and ensuring peace and harmonious relationship amongst the good people of Kogi.

Dollars Continues Freefall Downwards As CBN Pumps $180m Into Forex Market

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected another $180 million into the foreign exchange market, prompting the Naira to further appreciate by N10 against the dollar in the parallel market.

Details of the foreign exchange supply showed that the apex bank injected $100m into the wholesale forwards segment of the market and sold an additional $80m into the banks specifically for the settlement of dollar demand for school fees, medicals and Personal Travel Allowance (PTA), among others.

Senator Obanikoro’s Wife Loses Abuja Mansion To Federal Government

A Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Jabi, Abuja, has ordered that Alhaja Moroophat Obanikoro, the wife of a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, should forfeit her property pending the outcome of investigations into her husband and children.The court also rejected a prayer asking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to pay her the sum of N200m for violating her fundamental human rights.

Presidency Activates $20B Ogidigben Gas Industrial Project

Following the renewed interactive engagements of the Federal Government with oil-producing communities in several states in the Niger Delta region, a plan to put in place a gas industrial park that is valued at about $20B through a Public-Private Partnership model is now in process.

Tagged the Gas Revolution Industrial Park, GRIP, Ogidigben, and envisaged to be a regional hub for all gas-based industries, the project will cover 2700 hectares with fertilizer, methanol, petrochemicals, & aluminium plants located in the park that has already been designated as a Tax Free Zone by the FG.

Music Legend, Tuface Donates N3.5m To United Nations

Nigerian Music icon, Innocent Idibia,A.K.A Tuface, has donated N3.5 million to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Nigeria, to support humanitarian interventions.

The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Mr Hanson Tamfu, External Relations Officer, UNHCR, Nigeria, on Monday in Abuja.

He said the donation from the 2face Foundation was to support the commission in providing life-saving support to families forcibly displaced in Nigeria and across the continent.

Super Eagles Midfielder, Onazi Rejects China's Mouth Watering Offer

Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi has revealed that he has finally opted out of what he described as “a mega” transfer to China.

Super Eagles skipper Mikel Obi, as well as fellow internationals Brown Ideye, Odion Ighalo and Chinedu Obasi, have already grabbed the huge cash the Chinese league now offers.

#BBNaija Housemates TTT Is Saved From Eviction As More Info About Fake Jon Emerges

Fake housemate Jon has left the house and Real facts about him revealed. Meanwhile, the head of house for this week is Thin tall Tony which means he is saved from eviction this Sunday.

Banky W Release Statement After Fire Incident In His House (Photo)

We earlier reported that Singer Banky W house in Lekki was gutted by fire. The Strong Thing Singer has released a statement after the fire incident. 

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Benin Airport To Be Renamed As Oba Erediauwa Airport

The Senate on Tuesday resolved to name the airport in Benin City, Edo State after the former Oba of Benin Kingdom, late Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolopolo, Oba Erediauwa.

Teenager Dies Mysteriously Under Police Custody (Photos)

A teenage boy has reportedly died in the custody of Nigeria Police this is according to a story sent to SDK.

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Mercy Johnson's Husband, Prince Okojie Reveals How They Settle Their Marriage Conflicts

Prince Okojie and his wife Mercy Johnson have been married for six years and waxing strong despite the marital crisis that has hit most stable celebrity marriages in Nigeria.

Prince Okojie in a recent interview with New telegraph, spoke on how they settle their marriage dispute disclosing that though they don't quarrel often, but when they do, they learn from it and move to the next level.

He said:

Singer Banky W's Home Gutted By Fire

A property located along Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos where popular singer, Banky W, lives has been destroyed by fire.

A neighbour to the artiste told Punch on the telephone that the fire was caused by a faulty air conditioner.

Okonjo-Iweala’s village laments after 7years without electricity

Kinsmen of Okonjo Iweala, Nigeria’s past Minister of Finance, are not happy over the state of their village, Ogwashi Uku community in Aniocha South area of Delta state, have appealed to FG to restore electricity supply which had eluded the community for more than seven years.

Sam Obidi, who's a member of 'The Forum', made the plea in an interview on Monday in Asaba.

The Forum is a body working with the Benin Electricity Distribution Company to restore electricity supply to Ogwashi-Uku, Obidi said the economy of the area had deteriorated over time.

President Trump claims Obama is behind protests, White House leaks

U.S. president Donald Trump has accused his predecessor, Barack Obama, of instigating a series of leaks within the administration and the raucous town hall meetings facing Republican lawmakers across the country.

The White House has faced a wave of leaks to the media since inauguration day more than a month ago, as the administration works to fill hundreds of remaining vacancies, leaving temporary Obama administration holdovers in place.

Between the Russells and the Carters who slay better?

Who would you pick rock the pregnancy bumps between Ciara and Beyonce with their Hubby, Russel and Jay Z? The Carters wore their outfits to the Grammy while the Russels rock theirs to the Oscar

Fela Reawakens On Stage Smooth FM To Stage Award Winning Broadway Musical In Concert Stage

Great music never dies. It lives on after the last notes have fallen silent.

Over the years, artistes have risen and fallen but very few have left our hearts still humming to their symphonies.

Ooni Of Ife To Preach In Victorious Pentecostal Assembly In The UK

The Ooni of Ife will be delivering a sermon at the Victorious Pentecostal Assembly on the 22nd of March according to the founder of VPA, Pastor Alex Omokudu who was in Nigeria recently. 

According to the Pastor who is fondly called Daddy, he said, "the Ooni is a man filed with wisdom. A man called by God. God put him on that throne. He was called the same way I was" 

Buhari's Aide Lauretta Onocie Educates Dele Momodu On His Article Comparing Buhari and Osinbajo's Leadership Style

Personal Assistant to President Buhari, Lauretta Onocie has slam Dele Momodu over his article which he wrote to compare Buhari and Osinbajo's leadership style. Lauretta took to her twitter account to educate the Ovation Magazine Boss:

#BNaija: Fake Housemates Jon And Ese Evicted Alongside Bisola And Bally.

Jon and Ese the two fake housemates were evicted Sunday night out of the Big Brother Naija house.

Bally and Bisola were also asked to leave the house but the duo are not going home.

Domestic Airlines In Nigeria Has Drop From 150 To 8

The number of domestic airlines in the country has dropped from 150 to eight in the last 17 years, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has said.

The General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Sam Adurogboye, said during an interaction with journalists that the development was due to lack of proper corporate governance and inability to fulfil safe operations, rather than multiple charges as some of the airlines had claimed.

Trump budget will hike defense spending by $54B - White House

The White House says President Donald Trump's upcoming budget will propose a whopping $54 billion increase in defense spending and impose corresponding cuts to domestic programs and foreign aid.

Is this true about MATHS Teachers?

Someone made this post and it got me recollecting some of my maths teachers if any is really what the poster says ... Do yours and let us know on the comment session!

Don Jazzy Effortlessly Pays Twitter User N95K Tuition Fee

This is why he is called the Don! A Twitter user pleaded with Don Jazzy for financial assistance, telling him that he was about to be expelled from school for not paying his tuition fees. Don jazzy then replied the user asking how much the school fees is.

Ritualists behead woman in Imo, take away private part

An atmosphere of fear is currently pervading Amanwaozuzu community and its environs in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, as suspected ritualists allegedly beheaded a young girl, and took away her private parts In the process.

The Punch learnt that the girl whose identity had yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report was reportedly in her early twenties.

Dangote Truck Rams Into Two Cars in Magodo, One confirmed death

A Dangote Truck loaded with cement lost its control and damaged two cars along Adekunle Road, Magodo area of Lagos state. One life was lost. More photos after the cut:

Cossy Ojiakor And Her Boobs👀 Came All Out to Party At Nightclub

Cossy Ojiakor was spotted in Rumours Night Club VI with her boobs all out for people to behold. Well, you won't blame her, cause it seems the entire boobs can't fit into any bra, otherwise they (the boobs) will suffocate *winks*👓

Reuben Abati: Why I don’t regret working with Goodluck Jonathan

Contrary to public sentiments that members of ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet enjoyed working with him because of his alleged leniency towards corrupt people, his then media adviser, Mr. Reuben Abati, has said that he had no regrets working with Jonathan, because of the many lessons and quality exposure that he received under him.

Abati said this on Sunday night while fielding questions from the media on life in the Presidential Villa.

Lol! Chrissy Teigen spotted sleeping during #Oscars Award

Nigerians would say 'body nor be firewood' ... Don't even know how to interpret it to English ... Let me try, it means sometimes the body needs rest ... Hope I got that😏

DISGRACED! CCTV Caught 2 Choir Members Making Love In Dressing Room

This ugly incident happened in Koutammakou, Togo. These choristers were spotted making love in the church, little did they know that the CCTV in the church covered even the choir dressing room.

It was gathered that during church sessions the CCTV covering the dressing rooms will be turned off for privacy. But will be turned on after church services to monitor every single movement both inside and outside the church premises.