MTN Nigeria explains why they sacked 280 of their workers

It was earlier reported this morning that the Mobile Telecommunications Company sacked about 280 of its workers across its different operational units in Nigeria. Well, the company has explained why it sacked hundreds of its workers who have served the company for five years and more.

In a statement signed by MTN’s Spokesperson, Funsho Aina, the company said it sacked some of its workers in order to increase opportunities for professionals with fresh perspectives.

Pandemonium in Ondo community over soldiers, militants’ clash

Following the clash between the troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Delta Safe and a militant group at Ajakpa creek in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, which led to the death of the leader of the militant group, Ossy Ibori, some of residents of the community have reportedly left the community.

No fewer than three soldiers and 15 members of the militant group lost their lives while several others were seriously injured in a gun battle which occurred Monday morning.  Although, the Coordinator of the Joint Media Centre, Abubakar Abdullah, said in that only one soldier was killed in the battle.

Woman can’t tackle Fulani herdsmen – Agatu people reject APC candidate

The All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue, today, staged a protest, rejecting Mrs Comfort Echoda as their candidate in the forthcoming local council election.

The protesters alleged that due to incessant attacks on the community by Fulani herdsmen, a woman was incapable of piloting the affairs of the area creditably.

President Buhari resumes office, holds private meeting with key officers

President Muhammadu Buhari, today, resumed at his office in the presidential villa, Abuja. Although the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed had explained that Buhari needed time to rest and would work from home, the president who has not appeared at any public function for a while now resumed at his office on Tuesday.

JUST IN: Oba of Lagos Palace on Fire

According to reports making rounds, the palace of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu is currently on fire. The monarch is said to have been taken to a safe place.

Sources say, officials of Lagos state fire service are within the palace trying to put out the inferno and the real cause of the fire outbreak is still unknown at the moment.

People criticising #BBNaija are hypocrites - Bisola

Big Brother Naija 2017 1st runner-up and Nollywood actress, Bisola Aiyeola has tagged people criticizing the reality TV show as 'hypocrites'.  Some non-fans had during the show called on the NBC to stop the show because according to them, the content of the BBN reality show was foreign to our indigenous culture.

Bisola during a radio interview on SoundCity FM reacted to the criticisms insinuating that even religious shows get criticised.

'Men don't have the balls to ask me out' - Actress, Yvonne Okoro

Ghanaian actress of Nigerian and Ghanaian descent, Yvonne Chinyere Okoro, revealed she has been single for more than two years because men just do not have the courage to approach her.

In an interview during the launch of Glam Africa Magazine in Accra, the 32-year-old said

I don't sleep at public functions, I only pretend - Kano State Governor says

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has responded to his political opponents who have been accusing him of sleeping at public functions. He said, he won't bow to blackmailers who said he was not working but sleeping.

Speaking during an interactive session with labour unions as part of May Day celebration at the Government House, Kano, on Monday, he said that his critics could not differentiate between sleeping and pretending.

Cairo attack: Three policemen confirm dead

The Ministry of Interior says militants on Tuesday killed three policemen and injured five others in a shooting in Cairo.

The ministry in a statement said the attacks on security forces are common in Egypt’s northern Sinai, where the country is battling an Islamist insurgency, but targeted assaults in Cairo are rare.

The ministry said the shooting comes amid a campaign by militants to spread violence to the country’s mainland.

Pay me now - Washerman to Anthony Joshua Claims Boxer Still Owes Him £120

The owner of Anthony Joshua’s local launderette, who the heavyweight champion boxer owes £120 for washing his kit, has revealed he used to give the millionaire boxer financial advice when he was a penniless hopeful.

Muqeem Bakhtari, 32, known locally as Max, said Joshua was still regular at his Launderette in Golders Green, north London, near the ex-council flat where the fighter still lives with his mother.

Magistrate Court Remands Former Jigawa Governor Lamido In Prison Custody

Magistrate Court in Jigawa State has remanded a former governor of the state, Sule Lamido, in prison custody.

The Chief Magistrate, Usman Lamin, said in his ruling that Lamido would be in the Dutse prison until May 4 when applications for his bail were decided.

2014 CONFAB Delegates Meet In Abuja

Former delegates to the 2014 National Conference are currently meeting in Abuja. The meeting, which is being chaired by Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, is also being attended by former delegates from the six geo-political zones of the country.

The former delegates are currently debating how to convince the Federal Government to look at the reports of the conference and implement them.

TY Bello says she was sexually abused as a child

Nigerian singer and photographer TY Bello, says she was molested as a child and that it had a negative effect on her during her formative years.

The singer shared this with ace film director Kemi Adetiba on the ‘King Women’ series on Accelerate TV.

Why I Chose Annie To Be My Wife – 2face Idibia finally reveals

Music star, “2face” Idibia who recently celebrated his one year wedding anniversary in a recent interview talks about marriage, how he handles rumours about him.

On if the news about are true

A lot of them have been false, while a lot of them have been true. Some are true, no doubt, but a lot, like I said, are so false. It is like that, and it has been like that.

After 12 Years, adopted Ekiti Children Reunite with Family in Netherlands

Two Ekiti State indigenes who were adopted by a Dutch couple 12 years ago  have pleaded with the state government to place a high premium on the upkeep of the children in orphanages.

The duo said this thursday when  their foster parents,  Donald and Gertruda Boots, brought them home to familiarise them with their immediate relatives.

“I Used To Hawk Coconut In Kirikiri Town” - Basketmouth

Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth a.k.a Bright Okpocha is no doubt one of the most celebrated comedians In Nigeria.Over the years, the entertainer has taken African comedy to the world stage. He is the first Nigerian comedian to host Comedy Central’s Live at Parker’s held in South Africa.

Basketmouth who was a speaker and panelist at the Nigerian Entertainment Conference held on Wednesday 26th of April said he used to hawk coconut in Kirikiri during his humble beginnings.

Inject Recovered Loots Into Ajaokuta Steel - Labour tells FG

The United Labour Congress of Nigeria, ULC, has called on the Federal Government to inject recovered loots into reviving the Ajaokuta Steel Company, ASC, and other ailing industries in the country.

President of ULC, Mr. Joe Ajaero, stated this in Lokoja at the inauguration of the State Executive members of ULC.

Lagos Rescues 237 Abandoned Babies In One Year

The Lagos State government said it rescued 237 abandoned babies from across the metropolis in the last one year. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, disclosed this yesterday while briefing journalists in Alausa.

The abandoned babies comprise 106 male and 131 female. Akinbile-Yussuf said the figure was higher than the 149 children rescued in year 2015, while adding that between January this year to date, a total of 53 children have been rescued.

Senate President says those found culpable In Queens College Students’ death Will be prosecuted

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Saraki, has vowed to ensure that those found culpable in the death of three students of Queens College, Lagos, are prosecuted, describing the development as unfortunate.

He also identified national dialogue as the only means through which solutions to the country’s education problems could be found.

INEC to extend Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) to grassroots

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it  may expand its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) closer to the grassroots for easy access to registration centres.

This was disclosed by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu  said this while flagging on the registration at the Karu Area Council office of Federal Capital Territory, that more than 4,000 staff were deployed nationwide.

My Parents’ Separation Couldn’t Stop Me From Emerging Best Graduating Student

This is an inspiring of a lady who never allow the circumstances or situation of life to distorts her dreams.

Her was a success story enveloped in hard work and the grace of God despite facing the type of challenge that had halted many brilliant students from achieving greatness in life. Many of her mates would have taken to other trades and end up being a minus to womanhood. Ironically, she lived her name Success Oluremi Odebode, and stood tall as the graduating student with the best overall performance with a CGPA of 4.97 in Geology at the fifth convocation of the nine year old Achievers University, Owo in Ondo State.

See what Davido did to Nigerian Lady who says she’d commit suicide if she doesn’t meet the singer

DMW Boss, Davido has replied the lady who says she’d commit suicide if she doesn’t get to meet him before the 13th of August 2017, which is her Birthday. (Missed It, Read Here)

Recall, the lady, identified as Chiamaka Okeke shared videos of herself shedding tears, noting that she’s ready to take her life if she doesn’t meet the singer.

“I’ll commit suicide if I don’t get to meet Davido before my birthday” - Nigerian Lady says on Instagram

A Female Fan of Davido has sentenced herself to death if she doesn’t get to meet the DMW Boss Before 13th of August which is her birthday.

Identified as Chiamaka Okeke.. She shared a video of herself crying on Instagram and tagged the DMW Boss.

“I did not snub Ooni of Ife,” - Oba of Lagos explains the meaning of the “hand sign” he made

Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has cleared the air concerning the viral video making rounds on social media.

The Oba says he is being misunderstood as the “alleged snub” is a cultural way of greeting a monarch in Lagos.

The position of Oba Akiolu was stated by one of the white cap chiefs of Lagos, Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, who is the Opeluwa Onido of Lagos.

Nigerian Lady says she wants to sell her virginity to any guy for N600,000

An unidentified Nigerian Lady has set Instagram on fire after she requested to sell her Virginity through a popular relationship handle on Instagram – Break or Makeup.

According to the lady, she claims she has never had sex before.. as she’s very beautiful and she’s ready to lose her virginity but doesn’t want to lose it to a guy for free.

Face of Yahoo Boy who defrauded US Lady Of $5,260 On Facebook

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday 27th April, 2017, arraigned one Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu (alias Joe Dickson) before Justice J.K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a 6-count charge bordering on Conspiracy and Obtaining Money by False Pretense to the tune of Five Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty American U S Dollars ($5,260).

Oh No! Popular Actress Goes Completely N*ked for New Movie Role (Photo)

Popular English movie star, Lily James, has stunned fans with her new movie in which she appeared n*ked.

The Downton Abbey star stripped off during intense s*x scenes in new World War Two drama The Exception.

Nollywood unveil it first ever TV reality Show #NollywoodIdol

Over the weekend a new tv reality show was unveiled, Nollywood Idol. According to the organizers, if you have ever dreamt of becoming an Idol in Nigeria Movie Industry, the Nollywood Idol offers you that opportunity to achieve that dream.

See what #BBNaija Ex-housemate, Bassey was spotted doing in his return to Calabar(Video)

Big Brother Nigeria star, Bassey was spotted putting his 'local drum beating' talent on display at a homecoming organised for him in Calabar recently.

Watch the video below:

VP Osinbajo meets State Governors at Aso Rock

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting with state governors at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.