South East Governors issue press statement over Northern threat to Igbos

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTHEAST GOVERNORS FORUM, HIS EXCELLENCY, ENGR. DAVID NWEZE UMAHI, IN RESPECT OF THE THREAT TO NDI IGBO BY AREWA YOUTH

The attention of the South East Governors Forum has been drawn to the widely publicised ultimatum, credited to a coalition of 16 northern youth associations or groups, demanding that Ndi Igbo resident in Northern Nigeria should vacate the region within 90 days or before the 1st day of October, 2017; and equally urging Northerners resident in Igboland to return to the North within the same time spectrum.

Saraki, Dogara storm Aso Villa as Osinbajo assents 2017 budget

The leadership of the National Assembly, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara will witness the signing of the 2017 budget into law by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa.

Prof. Osinbajo is expected to sign the budget at a low-key ceremony scheduled for 3:00pm on Monday.

Ibrahim Babangida: Why I annulled June 12, 1993, Presidential election

Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, has revealed reasons he annulled the June 12, 1993 Presidential election which Bashorun MKO Abiola, was adjudged the winner.

Babangida said he was compelled to nullify the election because of security threats to the enthronement of a democratic government at that time.

Super Eagles apologize to fans after Bafana Bafana defeat

The Super Eagles have expressed their disappointment over their 2-0 defeat to the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.

Two second-half goals courtesy of Tokelo Rantie and Percy Tau, saw Stuart Baxter’s side claim a famous away victory.

Atiku Abubakar: Why June 12 cannot be forgotten in Nigeria’s history

Former Vice President and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday sent out a goodwill message to all Nigerians on the occasion of the anniversary of the June 12 1993 Presidential election, believed to have been won by the late businessman, philanthropist and patriot, MKO Abiola.

The former Vice President said June 12 and the events that brought it were part of our country’s history and could not be forgotten, especially because of the unity and comradeship displayed by Nigerians on that Election Day in 1993.

Buhari commend El-Rufai for ordering arrest of those asking Igbos to vacate North

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai for ordering the arrest of leaders of the Coalition of Northern Youths, CNY, for asking Igbos to vacate the North in three months.

Buhari’s commendation was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday.

The Minister, who took to his Twitter handle, @MohammedLai wrote:

Victor Anichebe makes new decision about Super Eagles’ return

Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Anichebe, has expressed his indecision over a possible return to the senior national team.

Anichebe, who announced his retirement from international football in 2012, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Wednesday that he was happy with the crop of young talented players in the team.

Doyin Okupe says only God can stop Nigeria from breaking

Former media aide to the immediate past administration of Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has said that only God holds the key to the nation’s continuous indivisibility.

In an article he entitled, “Drums of war and Cries for Separation,” Okupe relied on the supernatural forces to keep the country in one piece.

He wrote, “Yes, again and again there are drums of war, rumours of Coups and heightened cries for separation. Yet Nigeria will not break. I repeat as God liveth Nigeria is not about to break up.

Alerts! Ritualists now targeting bald men, believing their heads harbor gold

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Bald men could be targets of ritual attacks, police have warned, after the recent killing of five men for their body parts.

The BBC reports that suspects have been arrested in the central district of Milange, in Mozambique, where some killings had occurred.

SHOCKING! Woman with two vaginas pregnant despite doctor’s claim she’s infertile

A 32-year-old woman who was born with two vaginas is now pregnant. Her pregnancy has continued to baffle her doctors, as she had been told that it would be impossible for her to have children.

Her vaginas lay right next to the other.

Doctors said Krista Schwab would never get pregnant because of complications caused by her rare condition called uterus didelphys.

Floyd Mayweather To Fight Triple T In Lagos, Nigeria

Legendary World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Floyd Mayweather, will feature in the June 13 Lagos charity fight against former Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Triple T, an official confirmed in Lagos on Wednesday.

Accident at Lagos-Ibadan Expressway kills one, leaves 18 injured

One person whose identity has not been revealed yet has been reportedly killed while 18 others sustained various injuries in a road accident that occurred along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday morning.

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The accident according to a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by the Oyo Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Yusuff K. Salami occurred at about 8.30am and was caused by wrongful overtaking and mechanical deficiency.

Governor Fayose: Why we are probing Fayemi

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has said that the case instituted by his predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, against the judicial panel of inquiry he set up to probe Fayemi, is “a waste of time.”

Governor Fayose, who spoke during a live programme in Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday night, said the refusal of his predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to appear before a panel probing the financial transactions of the state during his tenure, ‎ was “strange”, saying he should come there and clear his name rather than seeking a court injunction to stop the panel.

Police officer testifies as court admits Fayose aide’s statement over Daramola’s murder

A police officer who participated in the investigation of the murder of former World Bank consultant, Dr. Ayodeji Daramola, John Emeje, has tendered statements obtained from former Personal Assistant to Governor Fayose Fayose, Goke Olatunji, before an Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti.

Emeje appeared at the continuation of hearing of the case before Justice Adewale Fowe on the murder of Daramola, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant on 14th August, 2006 at his personal residence in Ijan-Ekiti.

Dino Melaye faults Goodluck Jonathan’s approval of foreign treatment for Perm Secs

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, on Wednesday berated the former President, Goodluck Jonathan for approving life overseas treatment for retired Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries while ignoring leaders of the National Assembly.

Speaking during plenary, the lawmaker said the approval contravened the act of the National Assembly which stipulates what is due to public service holders.

No worries over Mikel, Ighalo’s absence in AFCON Qualifiers

A former international, Edema Fuludu, says the absence of Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo will not make any difference in the Super Eagles formation when they play South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Sunday.

The Eagles will host the South African national team at Uyo in the ongoing qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be staged by Cameroon.

#Biafra: El-Rufai orders arrest of youths who gave Igbos three months to leave North

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has ordered the arrest of people behind the three-month quit notice given to Igbos to leave the North.

In a statement signed by his spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, El-Rufai strongly condemned, “the inciting, hate speech delivered by some self-appointed ‘northern youths.”

BREAKING: Arsenal sign Sead Kolasinac from Schalke on a free transfer

Arsenal sign defender Sead Kolasinac from Schalke 04 on a free transfer. It's the first summer signing of Arsenal.

The 23-year-old has signed a long-term deal, believed to be five years, and will formally join up with Arsene Wenger’s squad on the expiry of his contract on July 1.

Toyin Lawani’s baby daddy arrested for debt and alleged fraud in Lagos

Businessman and Toyin lawani’s baby daddy, Lordtrigg has been arrested by the Lagos State police.

According to the reports, the 25-year-old is currently at the Jakande police station, Lekki, Lagos, for not paying his hotel bills at the Golden Bird Hotel in Ilasan, Lekki.

Nigerian Former Health Minister, Babatunde Osotimehin, died while watching TV (See Details)

The Executive Director of the United Nations Populations Fund, UNFPA, Babatunde Osotimehin, passed on while watching television alone at his home in New York on Sunday.

Mr. Osotimehin, a former Nigerian health minister and also the former head of Nigeria’s AIDS agency, NACA, was one of the most senior Nigerians within the United Nations system, who had been on his second term as a UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA.

Chris Brown’s 3-year-old daughter, Royalty is growing up fast (Photo)

R&B artist Chris Brown daughter, Royalty who just turned 3 years old a few days ago is growing into a very pretty young woman. Recall, the birth of Royalty resulted in Karrueche Tran dumping Breezy after news broke up that Chris was the father.

Way To GO! Principals of schools ignore labour’s call to strike, supervise NECO exams in Nassawara

School principals in Nasarawa state on Monday ignored an earlier appeal by labour for them not to supervise the National Examination Council (NECO) in the area.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that workers in the area had embarked on strike over the failure of the state government to meet their demands.

High Court orders arrest of former Speaker of Plateau House of Assembly

A Jos High Court on Monday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a former Speaker of Plateau House of Assembly, Mr John Dabwan.

Justice Felomina Lot gave the order after revoking bail he granted Dabwan in a case of issuance of a dud cheque in the sum of N3.8 million.

Toyin Lawani’s babydaddy reacts to news of his arrest over unpaid 6 months hotel bills

Baby daddy's drama! But this bro, Lord Trigg is one cute guy shall! Miss the gist yesterday? Read HERE

Toyin Lawani’s baby daddy, Lord Trigg, has labeled as lies reports that he was arrested over unpaid 6 months hotel bills.

In a rant he shared hours after photos of him sitting barefooted at the Jakande police station, Lekki, Lagos went viral, the 25-year-old father of one also asked Nigerians to stop involving his son’s mother, Toyin Lawani, in every ‘damn’ thing he does.

Calabar boys shall ... See how they dressed in Asoebi for birthday shoot

Mbok, how would you rate their outfit?

After 81 days in prison, Kemi Olunloyo regains freedom shares first post

Ehya! Finally, Baskethmouth of social media regains freedom and she is still begging for help ...

A journalist and blogger, Ms Kemi Olunloyo, who finally regained her freedom from the Port Harcourt Prison on Monday has lamented the poor condition of Nigerian prisons.

Huh! Nigerians Stop Killing Mosquitoes - Professor Of Entomology

... As in this post is really painful! Someone should relocate to Dolphin Estate in Lagos Island ... Lol, I won't forget my mosquitoes experience there ... 

Professor of Entomology at the University of Ilorin, Adeolu Ande has warned against the killing of mosquitoes. In a paper he presented at a public seminar organized by the University on Monday, Ande said that humans had a lot to learn from insects.

Henry Onyekuru: What Alex Iwobi told me about Arsenal, Arsene Wenger

Do you think Arsenal will win the Europa Cup just like Manchester United? Leave your commnents below ⚽⚽⚽

Nigerian forward, Henry Onyekuru has revealed what Alex Iwobi told him about Arsenal as he makes decision to join the North London giants.

Onyekuru said he asked Iwobi some questions about manager, Arsene Wenger when they met at the Nigeria national team camp.

Reps summons Okonjo-Iweala, Adeosun, others over alleged abuse of Procurement Act

How many of you missed Okonjo-Iweala as much as I do? Forget politics, her charisma, composure and that her beautiful head tie is none to others. Anyway, she is been summoned alongside our current ascent Minister of Finance, Adeosun!

Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and her predecessor, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, have been summoned to appear before the House of Representatives over alleged abuse and breach of the Procurement Act, 2007.

The house’s Committee on Public Procurement, which invited the ministers, directed that they should appear before it on Tuesday. Others expected to appear before the committee are former Head of Service (HoS), Mr Steve Otunla and former Accountant-General to the Federation (AoGF), Mr Jonah Otunla.

Do you know Juventus earned more than Real Madrid in 2016-17 UCL season? See the CRAZY figures

Football is no longer about the excitement on the pitch alone ... Oh gone at those days! Right now it is all about the figures ... That's while clubs can splash 100s of million to buy a player who uses two legs like every other players ... Anyway some can dab better 👀

Although Juventus lost 4-1 to Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Cardiff, they still earned more than Real Madrid this season in overall revenue. The Serie A club earned a whopping € 109.2m in revenue – the highest ever – as they became the first club in Europe to smash the €100m barrier. 

In contrast, Real Madrid, who became the first club to defend their crown and win back-to-back titles in the UCL era, took home only €80.9m – €28.3m less than the runners-up of the competition.