1.7 million candidates to sit 2017 UTME

The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has said 1.7 million candidates are expected to sit 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in April.

He said this on Tuesday in Abeokuta at the sideline of the examination body’s Information and Communication Technology retreat, involving civil society groups, students and other major stakeholders.

The two-day retreat held within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library complex in Abeokuta.

He said JAMB also aimed to increase the capacity of its Computer-Based Test centres in order to make the April examination seamless.

See Barack Obama romantic valentine message to wife, Michelle

Former President of the United States, Barack Obama Wednesday shared a tweet to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day.

Obama appreciated his wife, Michelle who he has been with for 28 years.

Paris Saint-Germain 4 Barcelona 0: Angel Di Maria help PSG stun toothless Barcelona

Two goals from Angel Di Maria and one apiece from Julian Draxler and Edinson Cavani gave Paris Saint-Germain an unexpected and potentially unassailable 4-0 lead against Barcelona in their Champions League round of 16 first leg tie.

Former Sevilla coach Unai Emery, a three-time Europa League winner, was appointed to improve upon PSG's record in the Champions League and the Spaniard has them on course for the quarterfinals courtesy of two goals in each half from a side playing without the influence and experience of Thiago Silva and Thiago Motta.

PSG had the better of the early exchanges with Blaise Matuidi and Adrien Rabiot forcing Marc-Andre ter Stegen into saves, before Di Maria scored an 18th-minute free kick to break the deadlock.

FG closes 20,000 bank accounts, moves N5.2tn into TSA

Since the commencement of the Treasury Single Account in September 2015, over 20,000 accounts with Deposit Money Banks belonging to Ministries, Departments and Agencies have been closed with a total sum of N5.24tn moved into the TSA.

The Accountant General of the Federation, Ali Ahmed Idris, gave the figures on Tuesday in Abuja, while speaking at the opening session of a two day retreat on TSA.

The event which was attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal among other top government officials had as its theme, “One year anniversary of Treasury Single Account: Benefits, challenges and way forward.”

FG says Nigerian economy going out of recession

The recession is receding, the Federal Government said yesterday.

Proof: The about eight-fold over subscription of the government’s Eurobond (orders in excess of US$7.8 billion compared to a pre-issuance target of US$1bn).

Besides, the oversubscription, the government believes, has confirmed the confidence level of the international investment community in Nigeria’s economic reform agenda.

A report in Issue 23 of Aso Villa’s Newsletter, Government at Work, released on Monday, also gave 11 other reasons why the government believes that the economy is on its way out of recession.

Meet Black Barbie known as Instagram heaux who earn $10k a day sleeping with men she met online

Black Barbie is an Instagram heaux and proud to be one. She makes so much money sleeping with men she met on Instagram, earning her the title of Instagram's highest paid hoe.

Black Barbie claims to make as much as $10,000 a day and has even made $30,000 in one day. Her online sex work has earned her a 6-bedroom mansion and a hot pink BMW i8 worth $150K with the words 'Pay Me' written on the back of the car.

Married Nigerian man allegedly drugs neighbor's 15-year-old daughter

A Twitter user claims that her 15-year-old cousin was sedated by a male neighbor, who happens to be married with three kids.

Why We Won't Release Buhari's Audio Call With Trump - Presidency

The Presidency has said that it will be “undiplomatic” to release President Muhammadu Buhari's telephone conversation with President Donald Trump of United States as requested by some quarters.

The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said releasing an audio containing telephone conversation between two presidents is highly unethical and against modern day civilisation.

See how Michelle and Barack spent #Valentine's Day (You gonna love it)

Former US FLOTUS, Michelle Obama shared a leg photo with Barack as they celebrate Valentine together. She captioned it:

Heartbroken? Don't worry there is a new app to help you get over it!

A former Google employee built a free app to help you get over your ex. The free Mend app is a breakup-coach, self-care app, and community for the heartbroken, all rolled into one.

Anyone who's been through a bad breakup has experienced the symptoms: talking about it incessantly to friends, obsessively checking an ex's social media posts, or trying to run into them accidentally on purpose.

But Mend, an app that aims to be a "personal trainer for heartbreak," wants to help you avoid those mistakes and move forward with your life.

AMCON takes over OAS Helicopters

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over Odengene Air-Shuttle Services (OAS) Helicopters in Lagos following a court order.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that AMCON had on Tuesday sealed the company at Maryland in Lagos, indicating that the company had been taken over by AMCON.

The order on the company’s office reads: “POSSESSION TAKEN TODAY 14/2/17 BY AMCON COURT ORDER ON SUIT NO. FHC/4CS/1139/2016

Photo: Kwara State First Lady Glow In Smiles As She Flies In A Commercial Plane To Abuja

Wife of the Governor of Kwara State, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed was pictured in a happy mood as she flew a commercial flight to Abuja earlier today.

#Valentine's Drama! 3 different ladies wish same man happy celebration with sweet words (Photos)

Botswana Facebook user, Kasi Flights was tagged in lovely valentine messages from three different women on Facebook.

The photos have since been taking down after it went viral today. See more after the cut:

#Valentine Photo of the Day!

Whose father or brother is this, biko? ... We need to award him #Belloved cupcakes for winning our Valentines photo of the day!

Ex-NNPC boss Andrew Yakubu forfeits N3 billion to Nigerian Government

A court has ordered that the $9.8 million and 74,000 pounds recovered from a house belonging to Andrew Yakubu be forfeited to the Nigerian government.

Mr. Yakubu, who reportedly admitted owning the money has since been arrested and is in custody of the EFCC.

The Federal High Court in Kano presided over by Justice Zainab Abubakar ordered the forfeiture on Tuesday.

#Idontbelivit👀! See the Bra-less Lady with 'Olympus Has Fallen' Boobs Laura Ikeji's Used For Modelling Her Valentine's Product (Photos)

Fashion blogger, Laura Ikeji who recently got married to Ogbonna Kanu (brother to football legend, Kanu Nwankwo) has come under fire after she uses a lady with a fallen boobs to model for her Valentine's product. Knowing fully well fans would slam her for the photo, she disabled the comments on the photos.

Our findings later discovered that the lady in question who goes by the name Voney Dolce is a Manager in her Fashion Store.

See more close-up photos below:

Buhari is home sick - Aide says

The Presidency has alerted Nigerians on the possible return of President Muhammadu Buhari from London any moment from today as he is no longer “enjoying his stay’’ outside the country.

President Buhari, who proceeded on vacation to UK on Jan. 19 for a routine medical check had indicated in a letter to the Senate, transmitted another letter to the Senate, on Feb. 5, requesting extension of time to complete the medical check-up.

The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Malam Garba Shehu, in an interview with the Channels Television in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the president would be returning to Nigeria soonest as he was no longer `comfortable’ with the extended vacation in London.

Buhari calls bereaved ex-Head of Service from London

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sadness over the death of Hajiya Tasallah Fika, the wife of former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Adamu Fika, Wazirin Fika.

In a telephone call from London to the bereaved Wazirin, the President said the loss of such a devoted wife of many years was particularly a painful and challenging moment in the life of any husband.

We can’t keep feeding inmates, they must farm - Nigerian Prisons Service says

The Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) says it intends to set up specialised farm centres so that prisoners will be able to feed themselves.

Jaffaru Ahmed, comptroller-general general of NPS, said this on Monday when he appeared before the house of representatives committee on interior.

He said every year, the service spends about N18 million to feed over 70,000 inmates across the country.

Former VP Atiku meets with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar over the weekend met with Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo.

He took to his Twitter page today, February 13, 2017, to share a photo from his meeting with the new president. 'I had a great time meeting with President @NAkufoAddo over the weekend. A great man and friend,' he tweeted.

Messi, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Abedi Ayew Pele To Storm Nigeria

Reigning World Footballer of the Year, Cristiano Ronaldo, his arch rival and FC Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi, former France captain and coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, former African Footballer of the Year, Abedi Ayew Pele, among others are set for an international novelty football match in Abuja, between the African football stars and the rest of the World aimed at campaigning against trafficking, insurgency and terrorism.

The match which will be played at the Abuja National Stadium on May 21 is being organized by Next2None Support Initiative with the theme; Africa My Africa.

Lovely New Photo Of Julius Agwu And His Wife

A new photo of Comedian Julius Agwu and his wife Ibiere has been uploaded online. The comedian who is currently in the US has rarely being seen since he had surgery late last year.

Watch Video: Charly Boy Blows Hot At Nigerians For Celebrating Valentine’s Day

Nigerian singer, Charly Boy has lashed out at Nigerians for celebrating Valentine’s Day. Charly Boy who has been in the media more recently created a video to speak down on the day.

He said: ‘What is all this about valentine’s Day when pepper no rest for anybody hand again? What I see is that love is on sale again.’

He also abused those involved in sex retailing for cashing in on the day. Watch video below:

Federal Government launches 'Wahala Dey' mobile app for whistleblowing

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a mobile application that will aid anonymous whistle blowing for corrupt practices happening both within government agencies and parastatal as well as the private sectors.

The chairman of the commission, Ekpo Nta launched the App in Abuja on February 13, 2017.

The App called ‘Wahala Dey’ is available on android mobiles, blackberry mobiles and windows mobiles and can be downloaded at no cost to users.

Nigerians drug our children, turn them into prostitutes – South Africans lament

Residents of Rosettenvile, South of Johannesburg, South Africa have expressed displeasure over the acts of immigrants living in the country. Last few days, at least 15 houses belonging or rented by immigrants, especially Nigerians, have been burnt by the angry residents.

They are furious that Nigerians give their children drugs and turn them into prostitutes. They say they didn't want to burn the houses but wanted them to live their country.

Ex-militant leader, hoodlums attack and wound protesters in Bayelsa

Some hoodlums, led by an ex-militant leader, Tuesday, harassed and wounded protesters from different parts of Niger Delta region, who stormed Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, to protest the controversial allocation by the state government of 1,200 hectares of land to Fulani herdsmen for cattle grazing.

Though the state governor, Hon Seriake Dickson, had defended the allocation, Niger Delta campaigner, Ms AnnKio Briggs, who got to Tombia Junction, the take-off point of the protest in Yenagoa before 9.00 am, was addressing the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in the area and his men on the purpose of the protest, when thugs, who seemed to have official backing, pounced on her and others.

Buhari not a killer of Christians – APC slam Fani-Kayode tells Trump to ignore his statements

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Youths Renaissance has advised US President, Donald Trump to ignore accusations that President Muhammadu Buhari is a killer of Christians.

A statement by Collins Edwin, APC Youths Renaissance criticised the reaction of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, to the phone conversation between Buhari and Trump.

APC said his allegation that President Buhari is a ‘killer of Christians’ and supporter of herdsmen which he called ‘Fulani-Terrorists’ was unfortunate.

Pep Guardiola snubs Iheanacho again, renders prayers for Jesus quick recovery

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he will “pray” for Gabriel Jesus’ quick recovery after the Brazilian striker was taken off during their 2-0 win at Bournemouth with a foot injury.

Jesus who arrived from Palmeiras last month has made an impressive start to his England stint, scoring three times already.

He, however, lasted only 15 minutes at the Vitality Stadium on Monday and was replaced by Sergio Aguero.

Donald Trump Didn’t Talk To Buhari - White House Strategist Says

A Chief White House strategist, Stephen K. Bannon has insisted that President Donald Trump did not speak with President Muhammadu Buhari as reported in Nigerian Media Stations.

Earlier when President Buhari’ s Personal Assistant on New Media, Ahmad Bashir twitted that his boss had scheduled to speak with Trump at 3:45p.m from London residence, According to THE PLAINTRUTH Bannon debunked the insinuation, saying there was nothing of such.

Ex-Ogun State governor's physically challenged son, Adebola Daniel and GF loved up in new photos

Adebola Irede Daniel is one of former Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel’s children. He was confined to a wheelchair at 5 after he was diagnosed with a rare condition with no medical clarity.

More photos below: