Friday, September 1, 2017

FG to Deploy 50, 000 N-Power Volunteers By September


The Federal Governnent has disclosed that about 50,000 non-graduate applicants in its N-Power volunteer programme would be deployed in late September and trained in October.

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Naira appreciates as CBN injects $297m


The naira, yesterday, further appreciated in the parallel market even as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $297 million into the interbank foreign exchange market.

4 Great Apps For Taking Pictures


You can get more out of your smartphone camera with these awesome photo apps that help enhance and give improvements to your simple everyday camera shots. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 great apps for taking pictures.

Top Boko Haram commanders killed in military operation – Official


The Nigerian Army said on Thursday it had neutralised several Boko Haram commanders and many of their foot soldiers in the ongoing operation against the insurgents in the North-east.

Eid-el-Kabir: Buhari, Atiku, Dogara, Ambode, Mark, others send goodwill messages


President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to jettison their differences and push for unity as Muslims mark the celebration of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.

Arsenal FC reveals players weekly wages [FULL LIST]


Top flight premier league club, Arsenal FC has made public the weekly earnings of its players for the 2017-2018 soccer season.

Confession: Yes, I dated Nafeesat Abdullahi for three years – Adam Zango



Kannywood A-list actor and singer, Adam Zango, has finally confirmed that he indeed dated actress,Nafeesat Abdullahi, in the past.

The actor, who is currently married to two wives, revealed that he dated Nafeesat for three years and was willing to marry before fate took its course.
He disclosed this in an audio chat with BBC Hausa service on Thursday.

Olamide appreciate fans for 1 million views of `WO’ video on YouTube


Award winning rapper, Olamide Adedeji, also known as `Olamide Badoo’ has appreciated his fans worldwide for the one million views of his latest and controversial music video `WO’ on YouTube.
The music video was officially released over a week ago.

Oxlade-Chamberlain joins Liverpool, to earn £120,000-a-week


England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has joined Liverpool from Premier League rivals Arsenal , his new club announced on Thursday.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Buhari rewards D’Tigress with N1m each


President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday announced cash rewards of N1 m each for members of the women’ s national basketball team , D ’ Tigress , who won the 2017 FIBA Women ’ s AfroBasket tournament in Mali and qualified for the 2018 FIBA Women ’ s Basketball World Cup in Spain .

S’East govs meet Nnamdi Kanu, plan talks with IPOB


Governors of the South - East states, on Wednesday , held talks with leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra , Nnamdi Kanu , in Enugu , the Enugu State capital .

Buhari arrives in Daura for sallah



President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday travelled to Daura for the Eid - el-Kabir celebration. He travelled after attending the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council , the first time in over three months .

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Diezani: Court rules today on ‘hidden’ N7.6b


The Federal High Court in Lagos will today decide whether the N7,646,700,000 allegedly hidden in Sterling Bank Plc by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, can be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.

I won’t go on exile, IPOB leader Kanu tells supporters



Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader and Radio Biafra Director Nnamdi Kanu has dared the Federal Government to re-arrest him.
He is threatening that anyone who attempts to arrest him will be crushed. Kanu spoke yesterday at the Boys Technical College (BTC) on Faulks Road

JAMB defends low minimum cut-off marks



The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has defended the pegging of 120 as minimum cut-off marks for university admission.
The decision, which was reached at a stakeholders’ policy meeting in Abuja, has generated controversy with many universities rejecting the marks.

$14.1b forex deals attract investors


Foreign investors’ confidence in the economy is rising. The feat is attributed to the $14.1 billion combined foreign exchange (forex) deals from the Investors’ & Exporters’ FX Window – I&E FX Window- and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) weekly dollar interventions, The Nation has learnt.
The I&E FX Window has since April attracted $7.6 billion foreign investors’ cash into the economy.

Repentant BH commander narrates how Chibok girls abduction occurred



A top Boko Haram commander who co-led the operation that resulted in the abduction of about 276 girls in the town of Chibok on April 14, 2014, has surrendered to the Nigerian army.

Buratai: An iconic Army General and the Nigerian award



History tells a story in time past, but first, shapes the story in time present. But it never lies. It truthfully romances men and women of exceptional endowments and preserves them to inspire today’s generation. It provides today’s stamina for the anointed to excel and exceed the accomplishments of yesterday’s historical heroes.

Flood displaces 15,000 in Makurdi



NO fewer than 15,000 people have been reportedly sacked from their homes by an early morning rainstorm, yesterday, and a resultant flood that submerged over 2,000 houses in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, and its environs.

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Ankara evening gowns for special ladies


Ankara evening gowns for special ladies



You're invited to a fancy event and you don't know what to wear? To become the queen of the party, you need to create the perfect look. You need to pay attention to your hairstyle, makeup, accessories and of course dress. Ankara evening gowns are very popular now. These attires are best worn for special events and should emphasize the best parts of you.

Evening dresses are elegant attires suitable for special evenings and celebrations. Many examples of such clothes are sewn from expensive fabrics that are soft and sparkly. Satin, lace, and silk are often used.

Blac Chyna snapped a wig-free selfie of her luxurious natural hair


Whether she’s rocking a platinum blond bob cut or faux locs, Blac Chyna isn’t a stranger to wigs or hair extensions. In fact, she even has her very own wig closet to keep what some people refer to as her “personality pieces” properly stored and intact. But she recently revealed her natural hair again — and to say the least — it’s pretty luxurious.

Navy releases list of successful recruitment candidates


The Nigerian Navy has released the list of successful candidates who applied for the 2017 Nigerian Navy Recruitment Exercise.

A statement on Tuesday by Navy spokesman Captain Suleman Dahun said the list is of successful candidates after the aptitude test held nationwide on Saturday 12 August 2017.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Dangote, Niger State sign N166bn MoU on sugar production


DANGOTE Group, yesterday, in Minna, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Niger State Government for the establishment of a fully integrated sugar complex, worth $450 million (about N166 billion), in the state, a boost to government’s backward integration policy towards attaining self-sufficiency in sugar production.

Neymar to Barcelona chiefs: You are misfits


The Paris Saint Germain player spoke amidst reports that the Barcelona board had sued him for breach of contract and are asking for $10m in compensation.

“I am disappointed with them (Barcelona directors). I spent four very happy years there and left happy, but not with them. For me they shouldn’t be in charge of Barcelona. Barca deserve much better and everyone knows this,” Neymar said

Monday, August 21, 2017

Antalyaspor sign Man City’s Nasri


Former French international midfielder Samir Nasri on Monday signed a two year deal to join Turkish top flight side Antalyaspor from Manchester City, the club said.

Nasri, who spent last season on loan at Sevilla, appeared unlikely to figure in Pep Guardiola’s plans this season with Manchester City keen to offload him and rejuvenate their own-line up.

We’ll create awareness of Squash in Nigeria, says NSF President


The President of Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), Boye Oyerinde, on Monday in Abuja said that the federation was set to create awareness of the game in Nigeria.

Oyerinde stated that the federation would organise grassroots programmes that would propagate the sport.

I will rather be babymama than live with heartbreak — Sylvia Ukaatu


Highly talented and sexy actress, Sylvia Ukaatu doesn’t mince words when it comes to speaking her mind. The actress who once told Potpourri that she could go nude on set for just reasons, blames men for their dishonest in relationships, saying they hardly keep their promises.

Jerry Lewis, comedy legend dies at 91


Veteran American entertainer Jerry Lewis, whose goofy brand of physical comedy endeared him to millions in a career spanning six decades, died on Sunday aged 91, his agent told AFP.

One of the most popular comic actors of the 1950s and ’60s, Lewis perfected the role of the quirky clown in slapstick comedies like “The Nutty Professor” but also won acclaim as a writer, actor and philanthropist.

Issues before Buhari



President Muhammadu Buhari returned to the country on Saturday to the joyful embrace of a relieved nation and a thunderous welcoming ceremony.

However, the ecstasy of the reception should in no way becloud the president to the difficult issues that await him. The president would, however, be helped if he rides on the thrill of the joyful reception to address the many thorns that have solidified on his in-tray.

Dogara receives Buhari’s resumption letter



Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara briefing State House Correspondents after a closed door parley with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has acknowledged the receipt of the communication from President Muhammadu Buhari notifying the House of Representatives of his resumption to duty.