How deal for Maina’s reinstatement, withdrawal of N2.5bn suit was struck

Fresh details have emerged of how the embattled former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina allegedly “arranged” for his reinstatement and subsequent withdrawal of the court case he instituted against the Federal Government, with influential individuals in the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).

Jonathan replies Borno governor on Chibok girls

The Media Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, has condemned a statement credited to the Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, accusing the ex-President of bad governance and poor choices.

Eze described Shettima’s statement as parochial and jaundiced.

President Buhari advises Wizkid, Davido to avoid distractions

President Buhari has congratulated the stars for shining in the prestigious international award.

In a statement by the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, Buhari joined the teeming fans of the artistes in Nigeria and all over the world in celebrating the recognition, which saw WizKid winning “International Best Artiste’’ award, while Davido picked the “Best African Act’’ award.

No brother in the jungle - "We were kidnapped and sold into slavery in Libya by fellow Nigerians" – Returnees

Thousands of Nigerians have been repatriated by the International Organisation for Migration with the backing of the European Union in an ongoing exercise that has seen 1,295 retrieved from Libya in November alone.

Since the beginning of 2017, IOM-facilitated repatriation has brought back 5,578 Nigerian migrants, who were trapped in and outside prisons across Libya.

We had to drink urine to survive – Libyan returnee laments

As the A Buraq Air’s Boeing 737 with tail number 5A-DMG landed on the tarmac of the cargo terminal of the Murtala International Airport and out came 20-year-old Clement Chibuzor, along with 149 other Nigerians whose ghoulish appearances told of the horrific experiences they must have experienced in Libya.

Over the past two weeks, Nigerians have added their voices to the global uproar over the exposed tales of slave trade, torture and killings of migrants in Libya.

Zimbabwean woman busts husband’s secret wedding; Wedding canceled, bride cries (Photo)

THINKING of ignoring a private call? Think again as a woman from Zvishavane, Zimbabwe will live to be grateful to one as it alerted her about her husband’s ongoing secret wedding.
Such was the case for Rudo Pedzisai who was left with no choice but to be a drama queen when she busted her husband having a secret wedding at Zvishavane Magistrates’ Courts.
Fortunately, by the time she stormed into the court room, her husband, Tendai Gondwa and his mistress, Precious Muzenda had not yet sealed the deal.

Life will be better in Nigeria if people in government stop stealing – Osinbajo

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has posited that if those in government desist from stealing the nation's resources, life will be better in Nigeria and the citizens would live well.
Osinbajo disclosed this in Osogbo, Osun state capital during the flagged-off of the Government Enterprises and Empowerment Programme (GEEP).

Atiku Abubakar Visits Dele Momodu In Lagos (Photos)

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, paid celebrated media personality, Dele Momodu, a visit in Lagos today, December 1st. See photos below:

PHOTOS: Soyinka in US church as son weds

Wole Soyinka, renowned playwright and professor, attended the wedding of Oretunlewa, one of his sons, in the US over the weekend.

Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, was a guest at the occasion which also had in attendance other family members of the couple.

Here are some pictures:

Tyrese shares more romantic photos with his wife as they 'travel the world''

 Tyrese appears to be at a happy place now .He shared more romantic photos with his wife as they watched a Fomula1 race in Abu Dhabi.He wrote

Government To Sell TBS, Arts Theatre, Others

The Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), the National Arts Theatre and some selected power plants under the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP) are part of the key national assets the Federal Government has concluded plans to sell, House of Representatives’ members were told yesterday.

Two Sons Of Ex-Deputy Speaker Remanded

An Evbuoriaria Magistrates’ Court in Edo State has remanded two sons of a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Fred Omoigberai, in prison custody for allegedly threatening to kill their father.

The suspects, Emmanuel, 30 and Davis, 33, were also accused of being members of a cult.

Photo: FIRE Guts Shops At Union Bank Building

A late night inferno early on Tuesday morning gutted five of eight shops attached to a Union Bank building on 411 Road Junction, Gowon Estate, Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Egbeda.

The fire was noticed at the make- shift shops at about 11.20 pm, shortly after electricity supply was taken by the providers, Ikeja Electric.

Chris Oyakhilome’s Daughter & Fiance Share Engagement Photos, Express Love For One Another

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s daughter, Sharon and her fiance, Philip who got engaged few weeks ago have now shared their engagement photos with words of love attached to it.

While sharing hers on instagram, Sharon wrote;

You will never walk alone-Ubi Franklin says as he shares cute pic with his son

Music exec, Ubi Franklin shared this photo with his son,Jayden writing
No matter how tough things get, there will always be a way out for you. You are going forward and upward.

You gave us ‘fake’ inputs- Cocoa farmers tell FG

Cocoa farmers yesterday raised the alarm over alleged procurement of ‘fake ‘chemicals and other inputs for its members by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture.

The inputs, particularly fungicides, according to Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), have destroyed several cocoa trees and farms.

Fayose urges government to probe Falana over property purchase

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has urged the Federal Government to ensure that the allegation over illegal purchase of property against Femi Falana is properly investigated and not swept under the carpet.

Fayose, addressing the press in Ado Ekiti yesterday, said such a report against the person of Falana who is reputed to be a human rights activist, friend of the masses, crusader of justice and defender of democracy, was shameful.

Parents sell their three sons for N50,000 each in Akwa Ibom

A 40-year-old man identified as Magnus Nsikak, from Akwa Ibom State, has shown himself to be an unworthy stone-hearted parent with a twisted mind.

According to Daily Sun, the suspect was alleged to have conspired with his 28-year-old wife, Ruth, to sell their three sons, 3-day-old Samuel, 5-year-old Ubong and 10-year-old Ekpo in Ikot-Abaji Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, to a trafficker in Aba, Abia State, through a nurse in the city.

Nigerians tired of APC, eagerly waiting for PDP - Jerry Gana

Jerry Gana, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said Nigerians are tired of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to Gana, Nigerians are “eagerly waiting” for the PDP, a former ruling party, to get its act together ahead of the 2019 general election.

Ojukwu’s Son To Igbos: Let’s Support Buhari

Emeka Jnr., the first son of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, has said since the Nd’Igbo supported former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, he cannot understand why they cannot accord President Muhammadu Buhari the same support.

He ended the controversy trailing his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he is only following the footsteps of his late father.

32-year old banker arrested for beating his wife to death in Lagos

Olaoluwa Adejo, a 32-year-old bank worker has been arrested for the death of his 28-year-old wife, Maureen, at their home on Peluola Street, Oworonshoki, Bariga, Lagos State.

Olaoluwa was alleged to have tortured his wife of five years with a belt, as well as cutting her with a machete. Their 5-year-old son, Richard, who witnessed the incident, said that his father also forced a local insecticide, otapiapia, down the throat of his mother.

Atiku, Atikulation And Other Stories by Reuben Abati

“I hear say Atiku don port oh, from APC to God knows where…”

“He used to be a Customs officer. Going from one port to another should not be an issue or a problem for him. It is in the nature of Customs officials to go from one port to another. When they train Customs officials, they train them to just disappear to nowhere when the storm is tough and rough. That is the reason why every Customs official is a prostitute… serving or retired. I know some of them. They are always disappearing and appearing. After oil and gas, customs is the other honey pot of Nigeria. My brother, if you taste a little of that honey pot, your tongue will come out. You will always want to taste more.”

Mother who starved seven-year-old daughter to death is released after only seven years

A mother who was jailed for starving her young daughter to death has been freed from jail after serving just half of her original sentence.”

Angela Gordon, 42, was sentenced fo 15 years in February 2010 following the death of daughter Khyra Ishaq, 7, in May 2008.”

Top Chinese General Under Investigation For Corruption Hangs Self

A top Chinese general hanged himself after coming under investigation for corruption charges, China's state-run news agency Xinhua reported Tuesday.

General Zhang Yang, the former head of the Chinese military's political work department, was found dead at his home on November 23, the news agency said.

Access Hollywood disputes Trump's claim that 2005 tape was fake

Access Hollywood Hosts Natalie Morales and Kit Hoover have challenged Trump’s failed attempt to cast doubt on the infamous tape of him spewing vulgar language to condon sexual assault.

“Let us make this perfectly clear, the tape is very real,” Morales said during the latest episode Monday night.