Rapper Consequence claims he wrote Jay Z's hit song, Encore

Rapper Consequence, who has been described as one of the most prolific ghost writers in hip hop, and known to have written many tracks for Kanye, is now claiming he co-wrote Jay Z’s hit song, Encore. Below is how HipHopDX reported it...
While Consequence considers it taboo to “out” who he’s written for, he does reveal he had a hand in writing the chorus on Jay-Z’s 2003 The Black Album cut “Encore.”

“One record, in particular, I was happy about to be a part of was Jay-Z’s ‘Encore,’” Cons says. “When me and Kanye kinda was on the phone and we actually kinda came up with the chorus back and forth.”

Ex Ondo state Attorney General, Eyitayo Jegede emerges PDP's governorship flagbearer for the state election

Former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo state, Eyitayo Jegede, has emerged the PDP candidate for the Ondo State governorship election. Jegede scored 760 votes to beat his opponent, Saka Lawal who pulled only 22 votes. Jegede resigned his appointment as Attorney General on July 22nd to pursue his governorship ambition. The governorship election will hold November 26th.

Mikel Obi to donate his own share of $200,000 gift from Japanese surgeon to his teammates

After Japanese multi millionaire surgeon Katsuya Takasu kept to his promise by donating $390,000 to Nigeria's team that won Bronze at Rio 2016, reports now have it that Mikel Obi has agreed to donate part of his own share to his U-23 teammates at the just concluded Rio 2016.

Some earlier reports had revealed that the NFF wanted to take some share of the gift from the surgeon, but the NFF over the weekend dismissed such reports in a series of tweets saying they only wanted to ensure due process.

Gay marriage busted in Sokoto state

Police in Sokoto state this weekend busted a gay marriage between two men in the state. Acting on a tipoff, the police stormed the venue of the wedding. The intending gay couple absconded while the owner of the house where the wedding was to take place was arrested.

Gay marriage in Nigeria is illegal and anyone caught in the act will be sent to 14 years in jail.Police in Sokoto state this weekend busted a gay marriage between two men in the state. Acting on a tipoff, the police stormed the venue of the wedding. The intending gay couple absconded while the owner of the house where the wedding was to take place was arrested.

Gay marriage in Nigeria is illegal and anyone caught in the act will be sent to 14 years in jail.

Sheriff, Kashamu Want El-Rufai-Amaechi Ticket By Killing PDP - NYM

An umbrella body of youths in the North, Northern Youths Movement (NYM), has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, would remain in crisis as long as Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and Ogun State Senator, Buruji Kashamu remained in the party.
The NYM in a statement on Sunday signed by its Chairman, Mallam Ishaya Jato, alleged that both Sheriff and Kashamu were agents of the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, and that they were working to achieve El-Rufai and Amaechi’s presidential and vice presidential ambition in 2019.

The youths said Buruji Kashamu was dancing to the tune of El-Rufai and Amaechi because the duo had promised to save him from being extradited to the United States of America to face trial for alleged drug trafficking.

You Cannot Force Workers Into Farming, Labour Tells Govs

Labour leaders and other stakeholders have condemned the move by Imo, Benue and Sokoto to reduce the working hours and days in the states.
They said, in separate interviews, that the development was illegal, unconstitutional and a fundamental breach of the International Labour Organisation Convention.
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue had directed civil servants to use Fridays for farming, while Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo pushed for a law that provides for three days for work and two days for farming.
The Nigeria Labour Congress President, Ayuba Wabba, said that “the policy is against all know labour laws and international treaties of the International Labour Organisation.
He said, “It is something that we have already rejected and condemned, you cannot force people to go into farming.
“Even, if you will to do that, it must be through a process of consultation because these workers are not slaves.

My biggest failure was exposing my private life too much- Tiwa Savage says

In her recent interview with Elle magazine, singer Tiwa Savage said her biggest failure was exposing her private life too much and that addressing speculations only fueled crises than resolved it. She says she has chosen not to address anything anymore..
"My biggest failure was exposing my private life too much. There will always be speculations but by addressing it, you are adding my fuel to the fire. I now choose not to address anything"she said
In the interview, Tiwa said the greatest love of her life is her son, Jamal. She also said for her, the most attractive quality in a man is sensitivity.

Pregnant Woman Who Kidnaps & Sells Children Arrested In Anambra

Two mothers in Anambra State now have good reasons to give thunderous testimonies in their churches following the good work of detectives under the Anambra Police Command, who acted promptly and arrested the woman who stole their two three-year-old sons.

The suspect, 32-year-old Chidinma Favour Okorie, a mother of five, who is pregnant is alleged to have committed the felonious act in Idoma village, Umuoji in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State. Okorie is a native of Amasiri, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, where she lived with her husband until she fell into the cold embrace of the police in Anambra State, where she was caught in the act following an alarmed raised by the mother of another she attempted to steal.

Fake Miracle Syndicate Arrested In Enugu, Says Pastor Hired Them

Members of a syndicate, which specialised in confirming fake prophecies for pastors, have been arrested by the police in Enugu State.

Our correspondent gathered that the group also faked healings for some men of God, who contracted and paid them for their services.

The suspected fraudsters were identified as Obi Ejike from Ubaho Okija in Anambra State; Mary Kuku from Ijebu Ode, Ogun State; Joy Oluwakemi from Ojo, Lagos State; Nwosu Chizoba from Umunze, Anambra State; and Peter Uchechi from Ebonyi State.

Mastermind Of Abakaliki Jail Break, Awaiting Trial Since 2007- Prisons Boss

The mastermind of last Thursday’s attempted jailbreak at the Abakaliki Prisons in Ebonyi state has been at the facility since 2007 awaiting his trial, Vanguard has learned.

Controller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service NPS, Ja’afaru Ahmed announced this in a statement issued Sunday morning in Abuja.

Prisons authorities did not immediately give further details about the ring-leader including his name, offences and whether he was among the inmates killed in the crossfire.

Built in 1946 with an installed capacity of 387 inmates, the Abakaliki Prisons had 920 inmates as at Thursday. Of the figure, “811 are awaiting trial prisoners leaving just 109 as convicted inmates. The ring leader had in fact, spent about nine years awaiting trial,” he said.

Photos Of Biafra Shoes Made In Aba

Pro Biafra agitators have once again showcased their love for leader and Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu as well as the Biafra struggle by flooding the popular Ariaria International market situated in Aba, Abia state with shoes designed in the colours of the Biafran flag.



This is coming few months after members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) claimed soft drink company Coca-Cola was supporting their cause after pictures purportedly showing some Coca-Cola cans with the words “Nnamdi Kanu” and “Biafrans” emerged on micro blogging site, Twitter.

Nigerian Drug Dealer EXECUTED In Indonesia Buried In His Multimillion Anambra Mansion Amidst Tear

Izuchukwu F. Ezimoha, one of the Nigerians executed in Indonesia for drug trafficking recently has been laid to rest at his multimillion-naira mansion. He was laid to rest at his compound in Ezigbo village, Ihiala LGA of Anambra State on Thursday, August 18th. His outing service will hold tomorrow in his village. See photos below:

Man Bathes Married Lover With Acid In Oyo (graphic Pics)

The long arm of the law has caught up with 43-year old Yisau Adeleke, nine months after he went into hiding, as he has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for bathing his lover with acid after he discovered that she was a married woman, contrary to her claim of being a widow.

Adeleke, who allegedly committed the offence on November 25, 2015, was arrested on August 7 at about 7:00a.m. at a radio station in Ibadan where he had gone to respond to his lover’s complaint on how he turned her into a monster through acid bath.

Crime Reports learnt that the victim, Mrs Morufa Ajoke Odesanya, reported at Oluyole police station on Novermber 25, 2015 that Adeleke bathed her with acid at about 9:05p.m after she responded to his call to meet him at a certain spot in her neighbourhood.

Bride Threatens To Stab Groom In Umuahia, Disrupts Her Wedding In Abia (photos)

Pandemonium broke out on the 26th of June 2016, during the wedding of Nkechi Ofor and her husband Emeka Ofor at the premises of the Umuahia North Local Government Headquarters, Abia State.

A minor disagreement between families and friends of the couple ensued when the bride alleged that her village people were not been served enough foods and drinks despite the fact that she contributed the lion share of the wedding expenses.

As the man in charge of drinks was trying to give explanations and at the same time urging the raging bride to keep it cool, it led to a hot argument between them and Nkechi the bride, fully dressed in her wedding atire, picked up bottles and started throwing them at the man.

Dangote/black Rhino Group To Construct $10bn Power Plants In Kano

Blackstone and Dangote Industries today in Kano announced a commitment by Black Rhino, a portfolio company of Blackstone Energy Partners to jointly invest up to $10bn in energy infrastructure projects in the state and across south east Nigeria, with particular emphasis on renewable energy, transmission and pipeline infrastructure.

The chairman of Black Rhino Group and Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, explained that the group and Dangote Industries would contribute $5bn each for the construction of a coal power plant and a solar energy project in Kano, as well as gas pipeline project from Akwa Ibon to South west Nigeria, where Dangote industries are concentrated.

Nnamdi Kanu Writes British Government

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has petitioned the British High Commission against his continuous trial by the federal government.

Kanu was arrested by officials of the Department of State Securities (DSS) in October, 2015. A situation which generated mass protest in the southeastern part of Nigeria. He is yet to be released from indetention.

The letter written by a member of Kanu’s family reads:

Boko Haram ambush Immigration officials on UN assignment in Borno, scores of civilians feared dead

Dozens of Boko Haram terrorists and civilians have been reportedly killed after militants ambushed Immigration officials on United Nations assignments along Maiduguri - Dikwa road in central Borno state.

The incident occurred at Gwajibo village in Dikwa Local Government, while convoy of vehicles carrying Nigeria Immigration officials and some civilians was returning from Gamboru Ngala to Maiduguri on Monday at 2:30pm.
3 Immigration officials were also wounded and are currently receiving treatment at emergency unit of University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

14 feard dead in failed jailbreak attempt in Ebonyi state

One prison officer and at least 13 prison inmates are feared to have died in the failed jailbreak attempt at Abakaliki prison in Ebonyi state yesterday August 18th. The inmates at about 9am began protesting poor condition of living, complaining that the prison officers give them small quantity of food to eat. During the protest, they used dangerous weapons on prison officials.
A team of mobile police officers and soldiers had to be drafted to the prison to restore law and order. Injured inmates and officers are currently receiving medical attention at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, FETHA.

Police Arrest Kidnappers Of Sani Bello, Recover N250k (picture)

The police have arrested three herdsmen, who allegedly abducted a member of the House of Representatives, Sani Bello, and collected N10m ransom.

The names of the suspects were given as Haruna Adamu, 25; Shuaibu Adamu, 18; and Abubakar Saidu, 30.

We learnt that the suspects had on August 2, abducted Bello and taken him hostage for three days before he was released.

The police said the gang was responsible for kidnapping and other crimes on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway and its environs.

Team Nigeria Kits Arrive RIO 3 Days To End Of Olympics Games

Three days to the end of the 2016 Rio Olympics, Team Nigeria took delivery of the much awaited kits after most of the athletes had concluded their events with some already back to their bases.

A top official of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria who disclosed this to Sports Vanguard Thursday, said the kits which arrived Wednesday night would no longer serve any purpose because “most of the athletes have left after concluding their events”.

He added that “I have never experienced this in my years in sports. Money meant for the Games was held tightly by ministry officials and they were just releasing money piecemeal. We had to buy kits on our own while some athletes competed in their personal kits.”

Emeka Offor’s Ill Health, Marital Feuds, His Crisis Deepens

The ongoing business crisis facing Emeka Offor, one of Nigeria’s most controversial contractors in recent decades, is far deeper than SaharaReporters revealed last week, a fresh investigation has revealed. Mr. Offor’s financial downfall has led to the closure of his offices in Abuja, his companies’ failure to pay staff salaries for more than a year, and long drawn fights with numerous suppliers and creditors. Last week, SaharaReporters had disclosed that the controversial government contractor, who was once frequently described in the media as a major financier of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had fallen on hard times since Muhammadu Buhari became president on May 29, 2015, following his defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan of the PDP in last year’s presidential election.

Economy: Buhari Rejects IMF And World Bank Prescriptions

African Central Banks must not accept “fit-for-all- purposes” prescriptions handed down from abroad as it addresses the continent’s current economic challenges, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.

The president rather urged African apex banks to continue to look for “innovative home-grown solutions” to fix the continent’s troubled economy.

Buhari spoke at the opening of the 2016 annual meeting of the association of African Central Banks which opened in Abuja yesterday.

Ogbonnaya Onu Rejects Umahi's Car Gift

The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, has rejected the Toyota SUV given to him by the Ebonyi State Government.
The minister, in a letter to Governor Dave Umahi, said he rejected the gift because the laws of the state excluded him from persons eligible to collect such gifts.
The letter was exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES.
Quoting copiously from the constitution, Mr. Onu called the governor’s attention to the relevant sections of the constitution and how the state House of Assembly abused its powers to technically edge him out of his deserved pension, being a former governor of Abia State.
He wrote, “It is important that I draw your attention to provision of Section 124(5) of the 1999 constitution as amended which states that:

Photos: 31 year old Chinese man can't stop drinking detergent liquid

31 year old Chinese man, Zhang Yue has been stuck with a bizarre addiction, he can’t stop drinking liquid detergent. Originally from southwest China’s Chongqing city, Zhang said his addiction started in 2012. He said what initially began with a few sips later turned into an uncontrollable appetite for anything from dishwashing liquids to shampoos.

Zhang’s obsession with consuming detergents has gained him an unusual fame but that has come with a cost. His habit, he said, has turned away women, making his love life unstable.

Drug Scarcity Hits Aso Rock Clinic Despite N3.87 Billion Budget

Despite the N3.87bn allocated to it in the 2016 Appropriation Act, lack of drugs and other essential medical items have crippled operations at the State House Medical Centre.
The centre provides medical services to the President, Vice-President and their families, aides, members of staff of the State House and other entitled public servants.

It is also a training facility for house officers and other medical personnel.


Investigations showed that the centre located in Asokoro, a highbrow area of the Federal Capital Territory, is gradually becoming a shadow of its old self.

FIRS Seals Peter Obi's Company, Other Companies In Lagos, Kano

The Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) on Tuesday stepped up its tax enforcement duties, shutting companies in Kano, Lagos and Onitsha for outstanding tax liabilities.

In Onitsha, the warehouse of Next International Company was sealed. The company is owned by former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi.

The company has tax liabilities of N20.4million. The breakdown showed that the company has failed to pay Company Income Tax, Withholding Tax and Education Tax since 2006.

In Kano, the FIRS enforcement team, led by Umar Garba, sealed Sani Brothers Transport Company Limited, Triumph Nigeria Limited, Multi System Nigeria Limited and NorthWest Cable

Nigerians To Pay 9% Tax On Calls, SMS, MMS, Data, Others

Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, on CST bill which seeks to levy nine per cent on subscribers for the use of the various communication services, Shittu said the outcome of deliberations on the bill would form the basis of his advice to the President.

The services include voice call, SMS, MMS, Data usage from telecommunication service providers, internet service providers and Pay TV Stations.

He noted that introduction of new taxes without harmonising existing ones would put pressure on the country’s tax system thereby making it unattractive to investors.

Fayose Blasted Sheriff After Convention Of PDP In Port Harcourt

Sheriff is an Instrument in the Hands of Opposition -Fayose

The repeat National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party took place in Port Harcourt on 17th August 2016 despite an order from the pesidency that Sharks Stadium, the venue earlier scheduled to host the event be sealed off by men of the Nigerian Army, an obvious attempt by the APC led federal government to keep the former ruling party off balance perpetually. Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose spoke with news men after the convention at the Rivers State Old Presidential Lodge, Port Harcourt.

"Three Of Buhari's Ministers Were Saboteurs" - Akamukale, APC BOT

A member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Olisaemeka Akamukale, has declared that Nigerians were becoming more impatient with the current government of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Akamukale while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday at the national secretariat of APC claimed that about three serving ministers in President Buhari’s cabinet were saboteurs who had opposed his presidential bid even before the last general elections.

Court Re-affirms Sheriff’s Sack As PDP Chairman

Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has re-affirmed the sack of Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).


The court, presided over by Justice Nwamaka Ogbonnaya, reaffirmed the sack on the ground that the judgment of Justice Valentine Ashi, which nullified his appointment on June 29 has not been set aside or vacated and is therefore subsisting.

The court further held that all actions taken by Sen Sherif are null, void and of no effect since the earlier order of Justice Ashi remains binding

“Being a role model shouldn’t subject me to live a lie or the life you want me to live” – Kaffy defends her Topless Photo

Dancer and mum of two Kaffy posted a topless photo of herself last night as she took time out to appreciate her body.She captioned the photo, which was shot by Kelechi Amadi-Obi, with the words“My body is my art. My canvas. My paintbrush. My instrument of expression.#Beinspired #fitmom#dancemom #dancetrepenuer Be Happy In You!!!@kelechiamadiobi thanks for this! Inspired by@alibabagcfr : I celebrate this body as its a testimony of God’s ingenuity . A production factory . An abode for passion. A chamber for motherhood . A masterpiece.”

Annular eclipse to occur all over Nigeria on September 1st

An annular eclipse will occur in all parts of the country with different degrees of totality on Thursday September 1st . This is according to a statement released by the Head, Media and Corporate Communications of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Felix Ale yesterday August 16th.

An annular eclipse occurs when the sun and moon are exactly in line, but the apparent size of the moon is smaller than that of the sun, hence, the sun appears as a very bright ring or annulus surrounding the dark disk of the moon.

Lady shares heartbreaking story of how her 3 year old sister bled to death after she was raped in Lagos (Must read)

Facebook user, Blessing Nwachukwu-Frank shared this heartbreaking story of her younger sister, Grace Chikere Nwosu who bled to death after she was raped by a 22 year old man in their community in Mafoluku-Oshodiin Lagos state sometime in 1994. According to Blessing, she decided to share the story for others to learn from it.
"So many people have wondered who my immediate second sister was. Even friends never met her or saw a pic of her. When she passed away, my mom was so distraught that she burnt all pics and saved only this. Take a good look at this sweet and innocent face. Her name was Grace Chikere Nwosu and she was my sister.

'I haven't been paid for 5months, I've begged my boys up till this point, I've done my best & now I'm tired - Samson Siasia explodes

Coach of Under 23 football team at Rio Olympics Samson Siasia has made a sensational and revealing rant at the NFF and Sports Ministry ahead of the quarter final clash against Denmark on Saturday.

The Bayelsa born coach made some startling revelations, saying he's been owed salary for five months and that he and his players have been disrespected by the Nigeria Football Federation and Sports Ministry all through out their Olympic journey.


According to Siasia, he has begged his players to carry on playing for the country up till this point but he is tired and that if the players decide to boycott the quarter final match against Denmark at Rio

Northerners Should Not Join Others To Criticize Buhari – Emir Of Katsina

The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has urged northerners to stop criticising President Muhammad Buhari’s administration arguing that what the Emir described as 16 years of damage cannot be repaired overnight.

“President Muhammadu Buhari is trying his best to rectify the situation and we must support and encourage him,” the Emir said at the weekend in Katsina, adding that, “during this trying period, we as northerners are expected to support President Buhari and his team instead of joining others to criticize them.”

He spoke at the launch of a book, “Limamin Kano Muhammadu Zaharaddeen Dynasty,” written by Malam Aminu Abdullahi, a former General Manager at the Katsina State Radio.

Michael Phelps breaks 2000 year old Olympic record

As if to stamp his godlike authority on the Olympics for good measure, Michael Phelps has taken athletic achievement to Olympian heights by smashing a record that has remained untouched for two millennia.

The American won his 22nd gold medal today, 9 have come from relays while 13 are individual triumphs. The 31-year-old swimmer won his 13th gold medal in the 200metres men's event to surpass the 2000-year record set by Greek Olympian, Leonidas of Rhodes who won 12 individual gold medals.

This Child Has Been Missing Since Monday.

OMG...This little child went missing since Monday and Today Is Friday and has still not been found!!!!
Kindly help me post on your blog.
My family friends son went missing in Vespa market.
Please I'll appreciate it if people around Badagry, Agbara,  Ijanikin, Okoko, Mile 2 area should kindly help us be on the lookout.
Also people in other areas should help us too.
Please he's been missing since Monday. The number to call is 0806 601 2034.
Thank you all so much.

Jobs:Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Recruitment Of 2016 To Start Soon

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Usman, has stated that the authority will immediately commence the recruitment of younger professionals into the service in view of the ageing workforce.

Usman made the disclosure at a news conference to round off her ongoing tour of Calabar port, which ended on Friday.

According to her, there is a lot of skills and knowledge that need to be transfered and we should be able to transfer knowledge and skills.

FG Signs MoU on Warri-Abuja Rail Project

The Federal Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on the completion of Warri-Ajaokuta-Itakpe-Baro-Abuja railway line.

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, signed the agreement on behalf of the Federal Government while Chen Xiao Xing, Vice President of CRCC, signed for the company in Abuja.

Amaechi said that the central railway line was the backbone of rail transportation in Nigeria, adding that the agreement was for its completion and extension to Warri town, port and refinery.

Graphic Photo: Day-old baby found abandoned on Kubwa expressway, Abuja

A day old baby girl in critical condition was abandoned near a transformer opposite Phase Three Junction on the Kubwa expressway in Abuja on Wednesday August 10th. She has been transferred to the Kubwa General Hospital where she has been placed on life support. The little girl was discovered by residents of the community and was immediately taken to the police station from where she was transferred to the hospital where doctors are working to ensure she is in good health.  See the disturbing photo of the baby after the cut.

'We underestimated the damage to Nigeria when we offered change' - Sen Bala Ibn Na'allah

Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator Bala Ibn Na'allah has said his party, APC, underestimated the damage done to Nigeria by the last administration when they offered change during the campaign last year. According to Na'allah, the present hardship being experienced by many Nigerians is as a result of the problems created by the last administration. He said this in a new interview with Daily Trust

 

"I am a Nigerian first before becoming a senator and therefore, if it worries Nigerians, I should

Donald Trump accuses President Obama of being the 'founder of ISIS and Hillary Clinton, the co-founder'

Donald Trump on Wednesday, accused President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group, ISIS. The Republican candidate emphasized the president's full legal name: Barack Hussein Obama, in the latest attack on the White House campaign trail.
"In many respects, you know, they honour President Obama," Trump said during a raucous campaign rally outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida. "He is the founder of ISIS."
He repeated the allegation three times.

"He's the founder of ISIS, okay?" he added. "He's the founder. He founded ISIS."

Bukola Saraki calls for investigation into alleged Boko Haram recruitment in IDP camps

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has called on security agencies in the country not to treat the rumours that Boko Haram terrorists are recruiting members from Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the Northeast with levity but to urgently investigate the issue to unravel those behind the menace, if any.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, Saraki said it has become necessary for the nation's intelligence outfits to take such rumors seriously.

South Africa overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy

Following the consistent crash of the Naira against the dollar, Nigeria's economy has lost its place as the largest economy in Africa to South Africa. This is according to a new report by Bloomberg and the IMF.

According to the new reports, South Africa's rand had gained more than 16 percent against the dollar from the beginning of 2016 and Nigeria’s naira lost more than a third of its value when the Central Bank introduced its new policy on Foreign Exchange in June.

FRSC to enforce use of speed limit devices on all commercial vehicles from October 1st

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will on October 1st commence the enforcement of use of speed limiters on all commercial vehicles nationwide. Corps Marshal of FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi announced this during a meeting held at the FRSC National Headquarters Abuja yesterday August 10th with stakeholders from relevant government agencies and road transport unions in attendance.

According to Oyeyemi, the enforcement will be total and non-compromising. He recalled that the

I Am A Militant – Oshiomhole Declares

Gov. Adams Oshiomhole says for any government to make progress, it must maintain a national minimum wage.

Oshiomhole said this in Abuja on Wednesday during a forum tagged ‘The Podium’, organised by The Kukah Centre in collaboration with the Ford Foundation.

The programme, which seeks an interface between the electorate and policy makers, had the theme: “From Activism to Political Power: The Challenges of Democratic Governance in Nigeria”.

According to Oshiomhole, a labourer is worthy of his wages, meaning if an employer is owing, he is breaching a contract.

El-rufai Attacks CBN, Says Bank Destroying Jobs

The Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, on Wednesday decried the Central Bank’s prevailing fiscal regime, saying the bank’s 14 per cent monetary policy rate has led to massive job losses in the country.

Mr. El-Rufai said the CBN risked losing its power to set lending rates for commercial banks unless it immediately addressed the situation, adding that only unscrupulous elements could successfully operate under the current fiscal policy atmosphere.

“We have a Central Bank that has an MPR at —what?— 14 per cent and banks lending at 20 percent. Only traders and drug dealers can make money at this interest rate.

This Guy's Job Is To Distribute Condoms At The RIO Olympics

The Olympics have gotten the reputation of being quite a sexed up affair, and the Rio Olympics are looking to be no exception.

Pictures have been circulating on social media of Eric. Eric's job is to walk around the Olympics with a big sack of condoms -handing them out to athletes.
The International Olympic Committee for Rio 2016 has provided more than 450,000 condoms for the two-week games. That's a lot more than any other Olympics.

Niger-Delta Greenland Justice Mandate Blows Up Pipe Line In Delta

A new militant group, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate, which threatened to blow up oil installations in the upland of the Niger Delta region, on Wednesday, made good its threat.

The group reportedly blew up a major trunk line operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company in Isoko, which feeds Eriemu Manifold.

NDGJM claimed responsibility for the attack saying it was part of the group’s demolition of oil facilities tagged ‘Operation Zero.’

Graduate dies as students poured him water in jubilation of final year completion.

Tragedy struck  as a fresh graduate of the Imo State University took his last breathe as students poured him water in jubilation of final year completion. What seem to be jubilation turned into a gathering of sorrow when the victim was running away from a number of students who pursued after him to pour dirty water on him. In that quest to dodge the water being poured on him, he fell into a soakaway pit and got drowned. The dirty water from the pit however is partially passing a light