Friday, 30 March 2018

Minister Audu Ogbeh loses younger brother


Clement Ogbeh, a staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has died.

Clement was the younger brother of Chief Audu Ogbeh, the minister of agriculture and Rural Development.

Police issue licences to 200 firearms holders in Kebbi


The Police Command in Kebbi has issued licences to 200 legal firearms holders in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Kabiru, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Friday that the gesture was to curb proliferation of illegal firearms and ammunition throughout the state.

Kabiru said the exercise was also in compliance with the full enforcement of the Firearms Act, mopping-up and recovery of all prohibited firearms.

President Buhari inspects hails Eko Atlantic City project


President Muhammadu Buhari Friday inspected Eko Atlantic City built on 750 square kilometres.

The city is adjacent to Victoria Island and designed to solve the acute shortage of real estate in Lagos State.

Jubril was an upright man - Dogara


Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has described the dead Deputy Leader of the House, Hon. Buba Jubril as an upright man.

In a condolence message to the family, the Speaker said that the fallen leader was a committed and hardworking lawmaker.

Suspected Herdsmen Seen Parading Assault Rifle At Filling Station In Zamfara (Photos)


Reports trending on social media have it that some men in plain clothes were seen parading themselves in the restive area of Zamfara State where many have lost their lives as a result of gun violence.
 
Rumours have it that the men seen in native attires riding bikes are not members of a vigilante group but actually herdsmen without any confrontation by security operatives.

Mario Balotelli ‘disappointed’ at Italy snub


Mario Balotelli has admitted he was disappointed not to be called into the latest Italy squad, but he says he is now mature enough to respond in the right way and try to earn a recall in the near future.

The Nice striker was left out of Luigi Di Biagio’s squad for the recent friendlies with Argentina and England, in spite of his excellent form in Ligue 1.

China busts smugglers whose drones snuck $79.8 million worth of iPhones to mainland


Customs officers in southern China’s technology hub Shenzhen busted a group of criminals using drones to smuggle 500 million yuan ($79.8 million) worth of smartphones from Hong Kong to Shenzhen, the official Legal Daily reported on Friday.

Authorities arrested 26 suspects who used drones to fly two 200-meter (660-feet) cables between Hong Kong and the mainland to transport refurbished iPhones with a total value of 500 million yuan, the paper said in a report on the crackdown by Shenzhen and Hong Kong customs.

Gulder Ultimate Search winner ties knot with a girl that slid into his DM


The season 6 Gulder Ultimate Search winner, Uche Nwaezeapu has tied the knot with his girl. The actor, singer and MC shared how their relationship started after she slid into his DM.

The Gulder Ultimate Search winner shared pictures of their union on Instagram where he wrote:

Pep Guardiola expects tough Everton contest


Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects a tough test against Everton in Saturday’s English Premier League clash at Goodison Park.

Everton are the only Premier League team to have emerged unbeaten from the Etihad Stadium this season, holding City to a 1-1 draw – as they did the year before.

City’s last visit to Goodison Park ended in a defeat and Guardiola expects a similarly tough test this weekend.

Tears Flow As Catholic Priest Is Shot Dead On His Way To Celebrate Holy Week Festivities


Father Walter Osmir Vasquez, a young Catholic priest has been gunned down by suspeced gang members in El Salvador.

The priest was killed on Thursday on his way to celebrate Holy Week festivities, police said.

Jurgen Klopp: Emre Can contract talks still open


Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says “nothing is decided” on the future of midfielder Emre Can and contract talks are ongoing.

The Germany international’s deal runs out at the end of the season and he has been heavily linked with a move to Italian giants Juventus.

Anthony Joshua eager to ‘simplify madness’ in heavyweight clash with Parker


Anthony Joshua believes he must “simplify the madness” when he faces Joseph Parker in their eagerly anticipated world heavyweight title unification bout in Cardiff Saturday.

British fighter Joshua’s International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) title will be at stake, with New Zealand’s Parker putting his World Boxing Organisation belt on the line.

Suspected bandits kill 63 in Zamfara


No fewer than 63 people were reportedly killed in two separate attacks launched by unidentified gunmen believed to be cattle rustlers on Bawar Daji village of Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Wednesday when members of the vigilante from the affected village converged to hold a meeting with a view to ensuring a conducive environment for farming in the area.

Travelling Out Of Nigeria With $10k Without Declaring It Is A Financial Crime- EFCC

Tinubu refers to Obasanjo as ‘bad belle’ letter writer


Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday took a subtle swipe at former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, over his letter criticizing the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

Speaking during the colloquium in honour of his 66th birthday in Lagos, Tinubu insinuated the letter from Obasanjo to Buhari is “bad belle” letter.

Beautiful Woman Married To A Lecturer Makes Shocking Discovery After Going Through His Instagram


According to a report by Daily Mail UK, a Russian wife discovered her lecturer husband was cheating on her after seeing pictures of one of his students sitting in their flat on Instagram.
 
Anna Rudenok, 24, began to suspect 27-year-old husband Dmitry was being unfaithful after going through his Instagram 'likes' and discovering student Emilia Ignatova appeared often.

Save Me From Dying – Nnagbogu, Kidney Failure Patient Pleads


In an emotion-laden voice, Joseph Obichukwu Nnagbogu a kidney failure patient has  pleaded with all men of goodwill to  save him from dying as he battles to free  his self from the clutches of this life-threatening illness; a treatment medical experts say will require the sum of thirteen million Naira only, about ($36641.57) for the kidney transplant.

Speaking in his Iju- Ishaga, Lagos, abode recently, the  43years old father of four children explained that his humble appeal stems from his desire to live in order to fulfill his dreams of saving his family from the throes of excruciating hardship.

This 24-Year-Old Nigerian Lady Is Selling Her Virginity For 50,000 Euros (Photos)


Women are now making gains by selling their virginity through Cinderella Escort and a Nigerian lady has joined the trend.

Stacey, a 24-year-old Nigerian lady is selling her virginity, starting from 50,000 Euros. Stacey is a Bachelor's degree holder and says she's selling her virginity so as to further her education.

Two Brothers Take Their Fight To The Streets Over Land In Delta State (Photos)


Two brothers decided to take their disagreement to the streets as they engaged each other in a bloody clash over land in Delta state. According to reports, one of the brothers is alleged to have stabbed the other in the neck. The brother who was stabbed has been identified as Anthony, a panel beater in Sapele area of the state.

Vatican Denies Reports That Pope Francis Said Hell Doesn't Exist


On Thursday the Holy See stated that a reported interview between Pope Francis and an Italian journalist, which claims the Pope denied the existence of hell, should not be considered an accurate depiction of Francis’ words, but the author’s own “reconstruction.”

A recent meeting between Pope Francis and Italian journalist Eugenio Scalfari, 93, was a “private meeting for the occasion of Easter; however, without giving him any interview,” the March 29 communique stated.

"Don’t Accept PDP’s Apology" - Tinubu Tells Nigerians


Former governor of Lagos state, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians not to accept the apology of the People’s Democratic Party, likening it to the case of a thief who is only begging because he was caught in the act.

PDP Mocks Buhari Over Fake Martin Luther Award


The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the announcement by the Buhari Presidency that the family of human right activist, Martin Luther King jr conferred an award on President Muhammadu Buhari as a national disgrace and embarrassment.

The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Thursday, said the lie by President Buhari’s handlers smacks of desperation by the Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC), to procure international endorsement, ahead of the 2019 general elections.

How A Nigerian Customer Stood His Ground Against Outrageous Electricity Bill


A thread on why PREPAID METER being distributed TO ALL may never be achieved in Nigeria.
After the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Electricity distribution companies are next on the list when it comes to corruption. This has been in existence from time immemorial, just like barracks, many government have come and gone but the deep rooted corruption in the system remains.

Bakers Threaten Strike Over Costs Of Raw Materials


The Association of Master Bakers has decried the soaring cost of essential raw materials for the production of bread, threatening to shut down their bakeries if the Federal Government does not intervene in the matter.

The bakers, who converged on Ikeja, Lagos State, denounced the duty payable on imported wheat and their inability to access foreign exchange from the Central Bank of Nigeria for raw materials.

Libya Returnees To Get Salaries From Benin Monarch


The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has announced a three-month stipend of N4.6m to 78 Libya returnees in the state. Ewuare II explained that the beneficiaries would be placed on a monthly allowance of N20,000 each.