Tuesday, 9 January 2018

How Ibuprofen causes impotency-Study claims


A study published by the National Academy of Sciences has confirmed that Ibuprofen has a negative impact on the testicles of young men which causes impotency.

The development was confirmed after a small sample of young men developed a hormonal condition that typically begins, if at all, during middle age following an intake of ibuprofen doses commonly used by athletes.

Wike Releases Names Of Suspected Kidnappers, Cultists, Robbers In Rivers


In furtherance of his efforts to stem the tide of crime and violence in Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike has given marching orders to security agencies to hunt down cult leaders terrorizing the state.

Governor Wike in a comprehensive list released during his state wide broadcast on the killing of Don Wanny, said security forces should not spare any of the listed suspects.

Read the list below

Man convicted of vandalizing Colorado mosque kills self


A man convicted of vandalizing a Colorado mosque killed himself in a motel room Friday after he was sentenced.

Authorities found 36-year-old Joseph Giaquinto dead the next day at the Motel 6 in Fort Collins, the Coloradoan reported.

I didn’t mingle with criminals as governor – Rotimi Amaechi


Former Rivers State governor and Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has said that he was able to fight against cultists, kidnappers and others masquerading as militants because he never hobnobbed with criminals.

Amaechi also recalled that he did not appoint any of the criminals into political office or crown them king, adding that his administration then returned peace to the state and stopped the insecurity that reigned before the advent of his government.

Ghana immigration disqualifies recruits with stretch marks, bleached skin


The Ghanaian Immigration Service (GIS) has disqualified candidates with bleached skin and stretch marks from a massive recruitment exercise.

A GIS spokesman told the BBC this was because people with such marks might bleed during the “strenuous” training.

2 Nabbed Over Robbery Of Mr. Ibu’s House


Two members of the robbery gang that stormed the Festac home of Nollywood star, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, weekend, have been arrested.

The robbers, as gathered, invaded the home while the actor was away. They met his wife who they ordered to show them where cash and other valuables were kept.

Ex CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet grounded at the Airport (Photo)


According to information by sahara reporters, the jet of the former CAN chairman is now grounded due to cost of maintenance .

Herdsmen killings: Buhari orders IG to relocate to Benue


President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to immediately relocate to Benue State to prevent further loss of lives and forestall the crisis in the state from escalating and spreading.

The President gave the order last night, a statement by the force spokesman, Jimoh Moshood stated.

Nigeria among 10 cheapest places to buy petrol – Report


With a pump price of N145 ($0.40) per litre, Nigeria has been ranked as the eighth cheapest place in the world to buy petrol.

Other countries among the cheapest places to buy petrol are Venezuela ($0.01), Turkmenistan ($0.29), Kuwait ($0.35), Iran ($0.36), Egypt ($0.37), Algeria ($0.37), Ecuador ($0.39), Bahrain ($0.42) and Syria ($0.44).

Saraki appeals against CCT trial at Supreme Court


The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has appealed against the December 12, 2017 judgment of the  Court of Appeal which reversed his acquittal by the Code of Conduct Tribunal where he was prosecuted false assets declaration and other related charges.

Delivering a unanimous judgment in the appeal filed by the Federal Government against the Senate President’s earlier acquittal, the three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, headed by Justice Tinuade Akomolafe-Wilson, restored three out of the 18 charges earlier dismissed by the CCT.

Striking non-teaching workers cripple activities in varsities


There is an indication that the ongoing strike by members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Non-Academic Staff Union and National Association of Academic Technologists nationwide may have paralysed administrative and, to a large extent, academic activities at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; University of Lagos, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta; University of Uyo and the Federal University, Otuoke, among others.

Power, Works, Housing Minister leads federal, state delegation to USA Builders’ Show


Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Suleiman Zarma Hassan, will be in attendance at the 74th annual convention and exhibition for stakeholders in the housing and construction industry beginning today to end next tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Centre, Orlando, Florida, USA.

A team of directors in charge of housing in the ministry  and other government agencies, the Federal Housing Staff Housing Loans Board, Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Federal Capital Territory and Ogun State Lands Bureau, are expected to accompany the Minister to the three-day event as Nigerian delegation to the International Builders’ Show (IBS) 2018.

Omisore is a tax defaulter - Aregbesola


The Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf. Aregbesola, has accused a former Deputy Governor of the state, Senator Iyiola Omisore, of defaulting in tax payment from 2014 till date.

According to a statement in Osogbo on Monday by Aregbesola’s media aide, Mr. Sola Fasure, the governor said this at a dinner.

Monday, 8 January 2018

490 stranded Nigerians evacuated from Libya


The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, on Sunday in Port Harcourt said that the Federal Government would rehabilitate and empower 490 Nigerians evacuated from Libya.

Tailor commits suicide after husband sends her out of their home


A young woman, has reportedly taken her own life after an issue with her husband.

According to reports, the said woman, a tailor by profession committed suicide at No 4, Adebiayae street, Yaba, Lagos, after her husband kicked her out of their matrimonial home.
Reports have it that the woman and her kids had been sleeping in her shop situated in Yaba, for many days, before her dead body was discovered this morning. 

Her corpse has since been evacuated by some police officers.

Father, uncle allegedly rape daughter, 16, for four years


A father, Segun Durojaiye, and his brother, Emmanuel Durojaiye, who allegedly raped his 16-year-old daughter for four years were on Monday charged with incest before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State.

Segun, 52, who resides at Baba-Benja Street, and Emmanuel, 44, of No. 10, Durojaiye St., all in Oreyo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, are facing a charge of defilement.

Man gets 21 years jail term for abducting four-year-old albino boy


A  Court in Malawi on Monday sentenced a man who kidnapped a four-year-old albino boy in absentia to 21 years in prison.

The court in the Southern City of Zomba handed sentenced Jafali Ligomba, even though he is still at large and the child is yet to be found, in the hopes that the punishment would be a deterrent to others.

Ex-VP Atiku Atiku threatens to sue NEF chief Paul Unongo for libel


A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday threanted to sue a leader of the Northern Elders Forum, Paul Unongo, for accusing him of being a financier of the Miyetti Allah, an association of cattle breeders.

Atiku issued this threat in a letter by his lawyer, Mahmud Magaji (SAN), asking Unongo to retract “the blatant and malicious falsehood” within seven days.

Photos of The All New 2019 Mercedes Benz G Class Revealed Ahead Of Its Debut


After several years, the Mercedes Benz G Class still remains true to its heritage. And this might not be changing soon as the all new 2019 Mercedes Benz G Class has just been revealed.
 
Mercedes-Benz has planned the unveiling of the G-Class around January 15. Nevertheless, we can already view it today. Thanks to autoweek.nl who leaked the photos.

How President's Son, Yusuf Buhari Allegedly Acquired Power-bikes, DSS Officers Sacked Over Incident


The controversies surrounding the ghastly accident of President Muhamamdu Buhari's son, Yusuf Buhari, who crashed his BMW powerbike while racing in the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja, few weeks ago, has reportedly led to the sacking of some DSS operatives. Details surrounding how the young man acquired the luxury motorcycle has also been revealed in a new report.

Nigerian Actor, Yul Edochie Declares Presidential Ambition


Anambra born actor cum politician Yul Edochie, who is the son of the veteran Actor Pete Edochie has indirectly indicated interest in President Muhammadu Buhari's job ahead of the 2019 general elections.
 
"2018 is just unfolding, we pray for more blessings. Let us just keep our fingers crossed. I may just decide to run for president of Nigeria and I will win" he stated in a viral video on his social media page.

Almost N6 billion worth of contraband intercepted by Customs in 2017


The Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’ Ikeja of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), intercepted contraband goods with Duty Paid Valued (DPV) of N5.96 billion between January and December 2017.
The Public Relations Officer of the Unit, Mr Jerry Attah, made this known on Monday in a statement in Lagos.

Arsenal, Manchester City interested in West Brom captain Evans


Arsenal and Manchester City have made contact with West Brom about the potential signing of Jonny Evans.

Gunners manager Arsene Wenger may be willing to ask his club to pay £25m to take the 30-year-old Northern Ireland international to Emirates Stadium.

Jurgen Klopp urges Liverpool to move for Riyad Mahrez


Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is urging the club’s board to sign Leicester City’s Algerian star Riyad Mahrez.

Le Buteur reports that Klopp has identified Mahrez as his side’s top transfer priority, with the North African regarded as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho.

Leicester’s Kelechi Iheanacho needs to improve – Claude Puel


Leicester City manager Claude Puel has challenged Kelechi Iheanacho to “improve aspects of his play”.

The Nigerian forward has been rarely used since he moved from Manchester City to Leicester.