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Monday, 30 May 2016

Adele Acquires Four-bedroom LA Mansion For $9.5milliona

The 28-year-old who is set to sign a record-breaking $130million contract has splashed some cash on a four-bedroom mansion located in LA County.

In addition to its four bedrooms, the house cones with six bathrooms, a pool, and boasts Hollywood stars including Jennifer Lawrence and Cameron Diaz as neighbours.

Dubai-Bound Plane Forced To Make Emergency Landing In Lagos Due To Poor Health Status Of A Passenger Who Ingested Cocaine

An Emirates flight EK 262 from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, made an emergency landing in Lagos due to the deteriorating health condition of a suspected cocaine trafficker who was on board the plane on  May 28th. Screening by the NDLEA officials found four passengers positive for drug ingestion who are currently under interrogation.

One of the suspects in critical condition was immediately hospitalized as doctors battled to save his life.

Speaking on the incident, the NDLEA commander at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, Ahmadu Garba, said the Emirates flight left Sao Paulo, Brazil to Dubai but was forced to make an emergency landing in Lagos due to the health condition of a passenger on board who ingested cocaine.

“A passenger complained of severe abdominal pains and later suffered three recurrent seizures thus necessitating an emergency landing in Lagos. Upon arrival, four passengers tested positive for narcotic ingestion. They are Okeh Desmond, Ezeanya Nnaemeka, Christopher Nonso and Chibusi Promise. All the suspects are under observation,” Garba said.


Chris Brown Confirms Wizkid Will Be Joining Him On Tour!


He confirmed it on his page saying Wizkid will be joining him on his "One Hell Of A Night Tour" and its definitely good news to us!.

Sunday, 29 May 2016

Nigerians Lament President Buhari's One Year In Office With Trending Hashtag #Pmbwasted365days

The hash tag #PMBwasted365days is the top trending hash tag in Nigeria right now with over 9000 tweets. See more tweets after the cut...

Full Text: President Buhari’s Democracy Day Message To Nigerians


My compatriots,

It is one year today since our administration came into office. It has been a year of triumph, consolidation, pains and achievements. By age, instinct and experience, my preference is to look forward, to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead and rededicate the administration to the task of fixing Nigeria. But I believe we can also learn from the obstacles we have overcome and the progress we made thus far, to help strengthen the plans that we have in place to put Nigeria back on the path of progress.
We affirm our belief in democracy as the form of government that best assures the active participation and actual benefit of the people. Despite the many years of hardship and disappointment the people of this nation have proved inherently good, industrious tolerant, patient and generous.

The Bible Now Comes In Emoji Format


An emoji version of the King James Bible is set to be released on iTunes. Called Bible emoji: scripture 4 millenials, the Bible makes it easier for tech-obsessed young people to read the scriptures.

The book's online description says: 'A great and fun way to share the gospel. Explore all 66 books chronicling the the stories of Abraham, Noah and Jesus like never before!'

The Bible's translator said in an interview: 'You start with emojis that are really common — for instance, the earth emoji can mean earth, world, or planet. Eventually I created an actual translator program with a list of 80 different emoji icons, and 200 corresponding words.

Photos: Real Madrid Take To Streets This Morning To Parade Champions League Trophy

Real Madrid's players travelled back to Madrid, Spain last night after winning a historic 11th Champions League Trophy and took to the streets this morning in an open bus parade to showcase their trophy to thousands of fans that lined the streets. More photos after the cut...

We Will Not Move Or Postpone Rio Olympics, IOC Tells Scientists

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected a plea by 150 experts to postpone or move this summer's Rio Olympics due to the ongoing threat posed by the Zika virus.

The panel of experts wrote an open letter to the World Health Organisation and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) expressing their concern about the danger posed by the virus which has been linked to brain defects in babies.

The scientists said the games should be moved or postponed 'in the name of public health' because of the threat the virus poses the estimated 500,000 tourists and competitors due to attend the games.

However, the WHO has followed the advice of the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), who said there is no reason to delay or move the games which are due to begin on August 5.

Lightning Strikes Injure Dozens In France & Germany

 Dozens of people, including many children, have been injured as freak lightning strikes hit a Paris park and a football pitch in Germany.

In Germany on Saturday, 35 people were injured in the western village of Hoppstädten when lightning struck the pitch at the end of a children’s football match. Three adults were seriously injured including the referee, who was hit directly and was rushed to hospital by helicopter.

In Paris, 11 people, eight of them children, were injured when lightning struck as they were celebrating a birthday party in Parc Monceau in the north-west of the city.

Paris police said six of the victims were seriously hurt, with three of the children and one adult suffering life-threatening injuries.a

Real Madrid Wins Champions League In Penalty Shootout

Real Madrid have won the Champions League for the 11th time, beating Atlético Madrid 5-3 on penalties, with Cristiano Ronaldo hitting the winning spot-kick after a 1-1 draw.

After successful kicks for Real by Lucas Vázquez, Marcelo, Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos, and for Atlético by Antoine Griezmann, Gabi and Saúl, Juanfran’s penalty was saved and Ronaldo did the rest. Congrats to them.

Friday, 27 May 2016

Photos: Real Madrid Players Look Dapper As They Jet Into Italy Ahead Of Champions League Final Tomorrow

Real Madrid players and coaching staff touched down at Malpensa Airport, Italy, today ahead of the their Champions League final against Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium tomorrow. 

The 10-time European champions will he hoping to win the champions league against their fierce rivals tomorrow. More photos after the cut.

Sierra Leone: Commissioners Subscribe To Oath

The Commissioner of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) Western Area Miatta French and the Commissioner of Public Service Commission (PSC) Theresa Oniel have on Thursday May 26, duly subscribed to the oath of office following their respective parliamentary approvals. 
Congratulating Commissioner French, President Koroma said “your reappointment is obvious that you have been performing well.” He pointed out that before now the appointment of NEC commissioners was based on political affiliation but when he became president, he said, there was need to change the method and lay a solid foundation for “our elections to be professionally conducted and elections officials to be appointed base on professional merit”. By this, he said, “our elections will not only be accepted at national level, but also at international level.” 

Sierra Leone: Minister of Transport and Aviation Says He Does Not Have Power To Prosecute Okada Riders

The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Leonard Balogun Koroma has disclosed that his ministry does not have powers to prosecute lawless commercial bike riders and that they rely on the Ministry of Internal Affairs to implement a memorandum of understanding signed by the riders and Sierra Leone Police, spanning over three months.

Koroma in an exclusive interview recently said that every effort had been made by the government to engage riders to respect traffic rules and regulations in the country, adding that the riders have rather opted to blatantly disrespect the rules.
A general ban on commercial bike riders using certain designated areas in the central business district commenced Monday, 23 May. Police officers were deployed in the streets to enforce the ban.

Banned Maria Sharapova Named In Russia's Olympic Team Rio 2016


Maria Sharapova has been named in Russia's tennis team for August's Rio Olympics, despite currently serving a doping suspension. The 29-year-old tested positive for meldonium at January's Australian Open.

But the country's tennis federation said Sharapova's participation at Rio "should be resolved" this week. Russia's track and field athletes are banned from international competition over recent doping scandals, though other sports remain unaffected.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) provisionally suspended the five-time Grand Slam champion on 12 March.

It’s Official! Trump Reaches The Magic Number To Clinch Nominationtr

Donald Trump on yesterday reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president, completing an unlikely rise that has upended the political landscape and sets the stage for a bitter fall campaign.

Trump was put over the top in the Associated Press delegate count by a small number of the party's unbound delegates who told the AP they would support him at the convention. Among them is Oklahoma GOP chairwoman Pam Pollard.

'I think he has touched a part of our electorate that doesn't like where our country is,' Pollard said. 'I have no problem supporting Mr. Trump.'

It takes 1,237 delegates to win the Republican nomination for president. Trump has reached 1,238. With 303 delegates at stake in five state primaries on June 7, Trump will easily pad his total, avoiding a contested convention in Cleveland in July.

World's Richest Top Ten Football Club Team Revealed


In a survey by KPMG, Real Madrid and Manchester United tie at £2.2billion to occupy first and second place while Barcelona comes in third at £2.09billion. Five English clubs also make the top ten.

1= Real Madrid £2.2bn
1= Manchester United £2.2bn
3 Barcelona £2.09bn
4 Bayern Munich £1.63bn
5 Arsenal £1.26bn
6 Manchester City £1.23bn

Saudi Man Shoots Male Doctor For Delivering His Wife Of Their Baby Because He Must Have Seen Her Nakedness

Saudi police have arrested a man after he shot a male doctor shortly after he helped deliver his wife’s baby. It is understood the suspect was angry that the hospital had allowed a male doctor, named locally as Muhannad al-Zabn, to treat his wife during birth.

The man, who has not been named, is believed to have wanted a female doctor to deliver the baby and was upset that the male doctor would have seen his wife naked.

The man said he wanted to thank Dr al-Zabn for delivering his wife's baby without any major complications. After meeting in the hospital's garden, the man reportedly pulled out a handgun and shot Dr al-Zabn.

Following the attack, the father ran from the scene but was later tracked down and arrested by Saudi police. Dr al-Zabn was taken to the hospital’s intensive care unit and is now understood to be in a stable condition, according to Newsweek.

9 Key Milestones In President Buhari's First Year In Office By Garba Shehu

The Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has released an article titled, Nine Key Milestones in President Buhar's First Year. President Buhari will be celebrating his first year in office on Sunday May 29th. Read the article below..

Jose Mourinho Shows Off His Man Utd Contract

The new Old Trafford coach, Jose Mario Dos Santos Mourinho Felix (Jose Mourinho) posted the picture on his Instagram account this morning and captioned it ''Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford, The Theatre Of Dreams''

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Nigeria: Senate summons Adeosun, Emefiele over dwindling economy

Members of the Senate have summoned the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele, over the dwindling economy of the country.

The heads of the financial sectors in Nigeria are to come before the house members to explain why Nigerian's economy is sliding downwards

Photos from the swearing-in of Olugbenga Babatola as the first African Mayor of the Royal Greenwich, London

Nigerian-born Olugbenga Babatola was sworn-in as the new and first African Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, South-East London in an inauguration ceremony held on Wednesday May 25, 2016.

The 59-year-old married father of four and grandfather of one, is Greenwich's first ever Mayor of African descent. See previous post 
here. More photos after the cut.

Jay Z Approves Signing Of Tiwa Savage To Roc Nation

American rapper and showbiz mogul, Jay Z has given a seal of approval for the signing of Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage to his Roc Nation, Urban View reports.
According to the report, Jay Z, is impressed by Tiwa’s catalogue and profile, and sanctioned the signing Tuesday (May 24, 2016). The deal was reportedly put together by Roc Nation’s Briant Biggs and Shawn Pecas.

Although details are still sketchy however, it was gathered that an international management deal is now firmly in the kitty of the songstress baring any last minute emergency. A formal signing ceremony is yet to take place just an official confirmation is yet to be made by the American company and the singer.

With the deal, the singer will become the first Nigerian artiste to be signed to Roc Nation joining the likes of Rihanna, Big Sean, DJ Khaled, among others.
It would also be the climax of a topsy-turvy period characterized by a well-publicized bitter separation with her hubby, Tunji Balogun otherwise known as Tunji Balogun.

The Forte Oil and MTN Ambassador who is currently signed to Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records was last seen in a private jet with her son enroute Dubai.

Nigeria To Sign Visa-Free Pact With 8 Countries


The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, says Nigeria will soon sign visa-free pacts with a bloc of eight African countries to promote economic partnership.
Onyeama announced this in Abuja at a news conference to mark one year of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration.
“It is expected that there will be upsurge in economic activities,” he said.

FG Declares Monday A Public Holiday To Celebrate Democracy Day

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, May 30th, a public holiday to celebrate the 2016 Democracy Day. The actual day, May 29th, fell on Sunday which prompted the Government to move it to the following day.

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Photos: Jose Mourinho's Belongings Have Been Transported To Manchester Ahead Of Official Announcement As New Manager

Just hours before official confirmation that Louis Van Gaal was sacked by Man utd, storage boxes containing Jose Mourinho's belongings were transported out of his London home and he was surrounded by journalists as he left his London home to get a new house in Manchester ahead of official confirmation this week that he will become the new manager of the World's most popular football club. More photos after the cut....

Can You Tell How Much An Engagement Ring Costs Just By Looking At It?

Engagement rings are a trend and a lot of men invest with the right ring to give during a proposal.
But hey, how much would a nicely cut ring with a genuine stone cost? Some people would think that jewelries made of gold and large precious stones cost a lot more because of Coco Chanel’s fashion statement. However, the look of a jewelry is absolutely deceiving.

Just look at these eight different yet all absolutely stunning engagement rings. At first glance, you will definitely agree that they are all so expensive. But wait til you see the corresponding prices. Without scrolling down right away, can you guess which of these is the most expensive, and which is the cheapest?
Still not sure? Well, let me help you with the price tag. Read on!

If You Want To Become An A’List Artist In Nigeria - There are 6 Tips To Follow

Let us not pretend as if we don’t know hardship inspires music, most people walk to the studio to create junk for us, and tag it “my latest single”.
Music they say is the food of the soul, but nothing leads faster to depression than bad music.
Just because you want to escape the hardship in the country, you then save a little studio money, to once again add to the list of wacked songs out there. My brother “There is God oh
If you are reading this, and deep within you know studio session money is almost complete, so you can once again add to the tremendous list of wacked songs we are suffering from in this country, biko!! I beg you standing on Amadioha’s left foot, don’t do this to us, don’t release that song, just use the money and eat enough ‘nkwuobi’ and it will do you well.
Wait! Is making it in the Nigerian music industry that hard? Funny enough it’s not, if not, there won’t be room for a Davido, Olamide, Kcee and some of our A’ List artist.
I will be sharing these tips on how to make hit songs in Nigeria with you all, as friends, because believe me, there are little things that we observe but choses to ignore. Here they come people.

Sierra Leone Government Set To Demolish Hundreds Of Buildings Due To Water Shortage in The Country

The Minister of Water Resources Momodu Maligie last friday told journalists at the weekly government press briefing that government would soon demolish houses constructed on water catchment areas in the Western Area.

Momodu Maligie said the acute water shortage in the country was not unconnected to illegal structures constructed very close to the Guma Valley dams, cutting of water pipes and illicit connection of pipes.

“All the reserve of water catchment areas have dried out and certain individuals have encroached on those places and constructed beautiful mansions,” he said.
He said most of those who have built houses in catchment areas are government officials and vowed that action would be taken against such individuals. “We are going to demolish those houses as soon as Parliament reviews the 1964 Guma Act and jail people who entered into such land deal,” said the youthful minister.

Sierra Leone Farmers Receives $45,000 Worth Farming Equipments From FAO

The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) with support from Irish Aid over the weekend handed over computer and other accessories worth about $45,000 to farmers for early warning on food and nutrition security.

The FAO Acting Country Representative and Head of Programme, Mwesigwa David said though the cost of the equipment is not much, but the main investment is on the training so that the district council will be able to factor this cost and help the farmers and the country.
He disclosed that the items include computers, Global Positioning System (GPS) and Ipads “which will be used mainly for data collection by the district network on food and nutrition security. And they will be able to support district to be able to collect and analysis data and present it as part of an early warning system for food security”

100 Thieves Steal $13 Million In Three Hours From ATMs Across Japan

A manhunt is underway for criminals who looted millions from Japan’s cash machines nationwide in an hours-long heist, officials and reports said Monday.
Armed with fake credit card details from South Africa’s Standard Bank, the thieves hit 1,400 convenience store ATMs in a coordinated attack earlier this month.
The international gang members, reportedly numbering around 100 people, each made a series of withdrawals in less than three hours, Japanese media said.
Their haul totalled 1.4 billion yen ($13 million), according to the reports, with machines in Tokyo and Osaka among those targeted.

Man Plunged To His Death From 26th Floor After Eating Magic Mushrooms Which Made Him Believe He Could Fly

A young banker has plunged to his death from a 26th floor apartment after eating magic mushrooms. Alex Lagowitz, 23, was found dead on a third-floor patio directly under the bedroom window of his New York City flat around 10am on Sunday morning.

According to the New York Post , the credit trading analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch took four grams of the drug. It is unclear whether he jumped or fell from the window of the apartment in Manhattan's Murray Hill area.

His 22-year-old roommate Max Kaplan was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to the Post.

Human Remains Indicate Explosion Ripped Through Egyptair Flight

Human remains examined at a Cairo morgue indicate an explosion plunged EgyptAir Flight 804 into the Mediterranean Sea, according to Egyptian forensic officials.
Investigators sifting through 80 pieces found floating in the crash site are small, suggesting a blast tore through the doomed flight transporting 66 passengers from Paris to Cairo early Thursday.

“There isn’t even a whole body part, like an arm of a head,” said an forensics official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

He sorted through the remains at a Cairo morgue and believes “the logical explanation is that it was an explosion” that took down the Airbus A320 as it entered Egyptian airspace.

CDQ Drops Teebillz As His Manager After He Could Not Reach Him

CDQ signed on to Tunji Balogun aka Tee Billz's 323 Entertainment management group back in January 2016. In a new interview with Hip TV, CDQ confirms that he has now parted ways with his manager Teebillz - when he could no longer reach him. He said,

"About me and Teebillz, I mean, Me and Teebillz are still good. Still cool, we are family.. But I'm straight like that, I am real. I have not been able to talk to him for a very long time - since the incident that happened. I tried to message him but it wasn't going through and everything. So i had to move on with my life.. You know.

I mean, I've got ambition that I'm chasing, so for no reason would i allow anything to lock that down. I am a goal getter and I can't allow anything to slow me down. So that's it! Me and Teebillz are still cool, we are still family. Anytime we see, we would still holla, but at least, I'm a street guy, I have got to move, gotta move, gotta move. That is what matters the most. My career comes first before anything else."

Monday, 23 May 2016

ADELE To Sign £90million Record Deal — The Biggest Ever Handed To A British Musician

Last night a source at Sony said: “We’ve secured Adele, who’s ­without doubt the biggest music star in a generation. This is massive.”
The 28-year-old Skyfall singer — who is set to sign the giant Sony Music contract in the coming weeks — is already worth £85million, according to this year’s Sunday Times Rich List.
But that will rocket when the Grammy winner puts pen to paper.
A source at Sony said last night: “We have secured the biggest music star in a generation. This is massive.
“Adele’s deal with her original label XL expired and we’d an existing relationship with her in America.

Photos: Pres. Buhari Receives Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun

President Buhari received Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, at the state house Abuja today May 23rd. Se more photos after the cut...

Photos: Leicester City's Players And Coach Engage In Buddhist Ritual At End Of Season Tour Of Thailand

Newly-crowned Premier League champions Leicester City visited Yangon in Thailand and partook in the city's Shwedagon Pagoda on Sunday as part of their post season tour. 

The Foxes, went on a brief tour of the Shwedagon, which contains relics from the Buddha. Coach Claudio Ranieri clasped his hands in respect as he knelt alongside Leicester's billionaire owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, and several players in front of the glittering pagoda as they prayed. More photos after the cut.

450,000 Condoms To Be Distributed During The 2016 Rio Summer Olympics

The International Olympic Committe have stated that 450,000 condoms (350,000 for males & 100,000 for females) along with 175,000 personal packets of lube, will be distributed during the the Rio De Janeiro Olympics. While the number of condoms to be distributed this year is higher than ever before, it is mainly to encourage the over 10,500 athletes and staff to practice safe sex.

Sierra Leone: Over 141 Presidential Pardoned Prisoners Narrates Their Ordeal At Sierra Leone Prisons

On Friday 20th May 2016 141 prison inmates recently released under presidential pardon have expressed regret for their crimes and vowed to comport themselves in order not to be imprisoned again. Just after they were pardoned under the President’s Prerogative of Mercy.
It was observed that almost all of the freed imamates looked healthy and well-fed and the secret they say was as a result of fair treatment given to them by some of the officers despite all the odds.

However, some of the inmates were jubilant, seen smiling and waving their hands as they crossed over from life behind bars into the free world.

Celine Dion Breaks Down In Tears As Son Presents Her With Billboard Icon Award

Celine Dion broke down in tears as she was honoured with the Billboard Icon Award by her son last night. The singer and Lindsey Stirling performed a stirring rendition of her new track, Queen Cover The Show Must Go On, which earned them both a standing ovation.

At the end of the song, host Seal revealed it was her son Rene Charles who would be presenting the singer with her coveted gong. As Rene Charles walked out, Celine broke down in tears.

“I want to be so strong for my family and my kids and I don't want to cry but you make me so happy - thank you,” she said as he handed over the award.

"I want to thank Lindsey Stirling for sharing her wonderful talent with us tonight. This is such a tremendous honour. Of course music has been my passion before I can remember. So many people have helped me get where I am today. And most importantly my beloved husband who I know will continue to watch over me from above. Thank you Billboard Music Awards for honouring me.

Boxing: David Haye Destroys Arnold Gjergjaj in The Second Round

David Haye continued his impressive comeback with a second victory in four months against the hapless, but previously unbeaten, Arnold Gjergjaj in front of 15,000 fans at London’s 02 Arena Saturday night.
The two-weight world champion put his visitor down once in the first and twice in the second before the referee intervened before the second round wound out.
Haye was clearly in a different class from his opponent and was in no mood to mess about with American rival Shannon Briggs, who earlier knocked out Emilio Ezequiel Zarate, threatening to steal the show.

Federal Government of Nigeria To Spend N3.9bn On Aso Rock Maintenance

It has been revealed that the Appropriation Act 2016, otherwise called the 2016 budget, recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, contains a vote of N3.914bn for the maintenance of the Presidential Villa in Abuja for this year alone.
Punch reports that the amount is quite distinct from another allocation of N282.962m set aside for the “General Maintenance Services of State House (Headquarters)” and the N41.844m budgeted for “General Maintenance Services of State House Operations (Vice President).”
The N3.914bn maintenance fee for the presidential villa will be paid to popular construction firm, Julius Berger Plc, saddled with the responsibility of maintaining the seat of power and is tagged “Annual Routine Maintenance of Villa Facilities.”
According to Punch newspaper, the “State House Operations (President) got a total allocation of N1.698bn in the budget while State House Operations (Vice-President) got a total allocation of N289.617bn.”

Photos: Two Lions Killed To Save A Man Who Jumped Into Their Cage In A Suicide Attempt

A man who stripped naked and entered a lion enclosure in a Chilean zoo has survived the incident, but the lions were killed.

Santiago authorities confirmed that the two lions were put down as they severely mauled the 20-year-old man who had broken into their cage early on Saturday.

The man, who has been named by local media as Franco Luis Ferrada Roman, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and was said to be in serious condition.
The young man broke into the enclosure, took off his clothes and jumped into the middle, horrifying other visitors who witnessed the attack.


Friday, 20 May 2016

Nigeria: Foreign Airlines Panic over Impending Devaluation of Naira

Foreign airlines may lose about 45 per cent of their over N119. 4 billion ($600 million) trapped in Central Bank of Nigeria if Naira is finally devalued

According to Thisday, the airlines would lose substantial value of their earning, a development, which could trigger another wave of outrageous fares in their bid to recover the lost funds.
Industry analyst and CEO of Aglow Limited, Tayo Ojuri said the huge revenues would lose value and would affect the disposition of the airlines about doing business in Nigeria, adding that some of the airlines would be extremely reluctant to do business in the country, while others, especially those that had operated long in Nigeria would wait out the “bad time”.

‘After I Make A Rich And Better Nigeria If Nigerians Choose To Elect Thieves As Their Leaders Again, it`s Left To Them’’ – President Buhari

During an interview with BBC Hausa last Friday, President Buhari says he is ready to make Nigeria a better nation by 2018. 'When as a minister in the 70s I built Warri and Kaduna refineries together with 20 deports and several kilometers of pipe lines. Aliko Dangote is building a refinery capable of refining 650, 000 barrel a day, we are also going to repair the four refineries all these will be completed within two years. All the channels of oil theft will then be blocked and those who happen to be alive will witness a rich and better Nigeria. After all that, if Nigerians choose to elect thieves as their leaders again...it is s left to them."

Nigeria: I Will Run For Office in 2019 - Femi Fani Kayode

Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has announced that he'll be running for office in 2019.

Speaking during an interview session with Naij, he said, ''I intend to in 2019 but I will not say which office. I didn’t come to politics just to be talking. Depending on what comes our way to the South West. I am a very ambitious man and I think it gets to a point when you have contributed so much to the country by keeping government on their toes and working for another president or working for a president, either a spokesman or minister, when will it be your own turn to run for president or vice president etc. 

''Be rest assured that FFK will run for an elective office, a very high elective office in this country probably the highest, sooner or later. And when I do and I will win! ''

Sierra Leone: As Internal Affairs Ministry Faces Financial Constraints…PS Says Not Even Generator To Print Documents

The Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Alhassan K. Kondeh, has disclosed to parliamentarians that since they (meaning himself, the Minister, Rtd. Major Alfred Palo Conteh, his Deputy, among others) started work in about six weeks ago, “we have not been allocated a dime”.

He made this disclosure on Wednesday in one of the committee rooms, parliament building, when the ministry was invited by the Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs to report on what they have been doing with regards their objectives.
At the start of his presentation, Mr. Kondeh apologized to members of the Committee including Hon. Ibrahim Ben Kargbo, Hon. Pateh Bah, Hon. Alie Kalokoh and Hon. Alusine Kanneh for the absence of the Minister and his Deputy who he said had attended another meeting.

Top Billionaires in Nigeria Lose $2.5 billion in 12 weeks

Our top 5 billionaires, serenaded on Forbes rich list, have been battered in the last 12 weeks, losing a combined fortunes of $2.5 billion (N500 billion)! From Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Dr. Michael Adenuga, Jnr., Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija to Mr. Femi Otedola, all have recorded losses in their networth. Only Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu has retained his fortunes.
The networth of our top 5 billionaires which rose to $33.7 billion (N6.74 trillion) is now $31.2 (N6.24 trillion). Alhaji Dangote, 59, the cement, sugar, flour, salt and oil giant, grew his fortunes to $17.3 billion – but he’s now worth $16.8 billion (on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 4:30 pm). That’s a difference of $500 million (N100 billion). He’s at number 47 on the world’s richest persons’ list and Africa’s number 1.

Relationship: Ladies Reveal What Attracts Them To Men!

We all have what attracts men to ladies and vice versa, it could be their physical feature, attitude or even their names, this week Bolajiz Blog on Friday, May 20, 2016, sampled opinion of women of what attracts them to men…

Nancy BONIFACE (Nigeria)
At first, his handsomeness, his carriage, then as I get to know him, I will look at how ambitious he is. How kind he is, does he respect me? Or anyone else, is he family oriented? How does he act when I talk to him about my problems? Does he make out time for me? Is he focused, disciplined?
I like a man that can dress, a man that challenges me to be better, a man that doesn’t try to change who you are, a man that loves me, in my perfection and imperfection, a man that appreciates me while leaving room for growth, a man that calls me beautiful, a man who is a friend, a man who I can talk to about anything and everything and he won’t judge me. Someone who I can trust and he trust’s me in return.

Sierra Leone: World Bank Says License Fees For Fishing Trawlers Too Low

The Country Manager for the World Bank office in Sierra Leone yesterday stated that license fees paid by trawlers sailing in the country’s waters are too low, and that as a result about 95 trawlers currently sail the country’s waters.
Parminder P.S. Brar told a joint presser organised by his office, the United States Embassy and the European Union that based on their assessment, the number of trawlers that should embark on sustainable fishing in Sierra Leone waters should be between 30 and 40.
He noted that Sierra Leone currently charges less than one percent of the ex-value of the vessel as compared to the international normal charge of between 5 to 8%.