Akande, ACF disagree over APC crisis

A pan-North socio-political organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum, has lashed out at a former acting National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, over an alleged anti-North statement.

Akande had, in a letter made public on Monday, alleged among other things, that some members of the northern elite, who included oil subsidy barons and business cartels, were behind the crisis engulfing the ruling party at the national level.

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Naira falls to 230, dollar supply dries up

These are definitely not interesting times for the nation’s economy, particularly the national currency, the naira, no thanks to the depleting reserves and the subsequent banning of importers of 41 items from the foreign exchange market by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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We won’t pay staff schools workers’ salaries again – FG

The Federal Government has formally hands off the payment of salaries of teaching and non-academic workers of staff schools in institutions across the country.

The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission specifically said government should not be responsible for the payment of their salaries because of its overbearing effect on the budget.
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Crisis: Buhari meets Gbajabiamilia, others

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday evening met behind closed-doors with some members of the House of Representatives.
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Fani-Kayode changes name

Following his discharge and acquittal of money laundering charges on Wednesday by a Federal High Court in Lagos, a former Minster of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has changed his name.

Fani-Kayode, who read a prepared speech outside the courtroom shortly after Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia set him free, said his trial which began in 2008 had almost destroyed his life, his family and his reputation.

Jilted job seeker bathes ex-lover with acid

The police in Lagos have arrested a man, Paul Nwokobia, for allegedly pouring acid on his ex-lover, Rosemary Nnaife, in the Surulere area of the state.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Nwokobia, who was arrested by policemen from the Itire division, was apprehended along with three of his friends ─ who were identified as accomplices.
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Mavin Boss, Don Jazzy Congratulates 3 of his Mavins on their new Glo deal

Astonishing news! Mavin artists - Korede Bello, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja have been announced as Glo ambassadors. Don Jazzy is authoritatively a virtuoso! He took this obscure artists, made them hotshots overnight and now they are ambassadors to one of the biggest brands in Nigeria.Continue..

Check out 3 of Fuji Star Pasuma Baby Mamas And 10 Kids (Pics)

The man of many ladies himself, Fuji star Wasiu Alabi Pasuma wonder is fond to dating socialites everywhere throughout the world. His three known Baby manas (one in Nigeria and 2 abroad) delivered 10 youngsters for him. Alabi is honored with 10 kids, 2 young men and 8 young ladies. Look at their photographs underneath
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VP Osinbajo Visits Baby Girl Disfigured During B'Haram Attack (Photo)

The Vice President, who was in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital today, met with this child who is a casualty of Boko Haram and her mom at the Maiduguri Teaching healing facility.

So Sad!

Photos Of Former Rivers State Gov. Amaechi At A Cowboy Dinner Outing In Lagos

The previous Rivers state Governor, was at a cowboy cowboy that took place on the night of 29th June in Lagos for the outgoing American Consul-General, Mr. Jeffrey J. Hawkins, Jr. Other people who went to the occasion are : Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Bashorun Dele Momodu; Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi; Pastor Paul Adefarasin; Hon. Dakuku Peterside; Mr. Tonye Cole; and others 
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What Is Wrong With these Photos (Riri Version )

Why does Riri like to cause trouble anywhere she goes?
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Beyonce shares family pics from their last vacation

The famous singer look to Facebook to share photographs of herself, her spouse Jay Z and their girl Blue Ivy as they relaxed on a family getaway as of late. More photographs bellow

#SaveKanoNine: 9 People Sentenced to Death for Blaspheming Against the Prophet Muhammad in Kano, Nigerians React

9 people have been sentenced to death in Kano state for blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad and that has drawn a public outcry on social media. The incident occurred in June, and last Thurday, an Upper Shari’a court sentenced them to death. The Kano State Sharia Court of Appeal, in a statement, said the nine were found guilty under Sections 110 and 382b of the Sharia Penal Court law of 2000. Reacting to the judgement, many took to Twitter to appeal for the sentence to be overturned. The #SaveKanoNine hashtag began to trend, with many calling for higher-placed individuals and bodies such as Amnesty International to interfere.

Malawian Prostitute, Sandra Ntonya Claims She Slept With Both Yaya Toure and Kolo Toure

According to nyasatimes.com ,UK-based Malawian prostitute, Sandra Ntonya (real name Andulire Mwambira), who claimed last week that she had a series of sex encounters with Manchester City star Yaya Toure, has revealed that she also slept with the midfielder’s brother Kolo of liverpool.
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Floyd Mayweather shows off his 3 billion Naira worth of jewelery

That is impeccable, raw diamond worth $15million. The chains are worth $10million and the arm ornaments worth $5million. Indeed, he made $300million in only one year...so he can! In the maintime, see the stash of cash he shared on instagram bellow.

Photos: EFCC arraigns two men for defrauding American of $64,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday July 1, 2015, arraigned the duo of Osaze Akhigbe and Ndekwu Jindu before Justice Lawal Akapo of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja on an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy to obtain goods and money by false pretence. The defendants, Akhigbe and Jindu were arrested by the EFCC sometime in 2013 based on a petition from one Jolanta K, an American. Jolanta alleged that she met jindu, who introduced himself as a self-employed Caucasian pharmacist, online in June 2012.

Floods Submerge 20 Houses, Render 1,000 Homeless In Akwa Ibom

By Idongesit Ashameri, Uyo


No fewer than 20 residential houses have been submerged and over 1,000 people rendered homeless following a three-day downpour in Afaha Ikot-Eyo Edo in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Osinbajo At Dalori IDP Camp In Maiduguri (Photo)

This morning, the vice president made an unannounced visit to maiduguri and he's visiting the internally displaced persons' camp in Maiduguri.

Photos as Wali Hands Over To Amina Zakari Following Her Appointment By Pres. Buhari

Pictured below is Amb. Ahmad M. Wali handing over to Comm. Amina B. Zakari following her appointment by President Buhari

Again Two Suicide Bombers Blow Selves Up In Borno

BY NDAHI MARAMA, MAIDUGURI
Two suicide bombers on Wednesday morning accidentally blew up themselves at Molai Leprosy/General Hospital and about 100 metres away from a locally established market, living both of them dead with two people injured as many residents including admitted patients and hospital workers scamper for safety.

Employers Making Things Difficult For Job Seekers Everyday

Sometimes, I just wonder how all these crazy demands from job seekers started in this country.

Companies advertise for Graduate Trainee openings stipulating maximum age of 24 years and yet stating Masters degree is added advantage.Apparently, they expect one to have a Masters degree at age 24.

Fayose Congratulates Femi Olukayode

The Governor  of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose  took to his twitter handle to congratulate Femi Fani- Kayode over his triumph at a Federal high court in Lagos today.

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Ranking Of Nigerian States By Poverty Rates by United Nations

United Nations' Multi Dimensional Poverty Index The United Nations' Global Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index has three measurements and 10 indicators in evaluating Overall Poverty. Every measurement is similarly weighted, every indicator within a measurement is additionally weighted, and included.
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NASS Crisis May Lead To Buhari’s Impeachment – Lawyer -

An Abia State-based constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Dr. Anthony Agbazuere, has warned the leadership of the ruling All Progressive Congress to treat with caution, the leadership crisis rocking the National Assembly, saying it can consume both APC and President Muhammadu Buhari if not carefully handled.

NASS Crisis May Lead To Buhari’s Impeachment – Lawyer

An Abia State-based constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Dr. Anthony Agbazuere, has warned the leadership of the ruling All Progressive Congress to treat with caution, the leadership crisis rocking the National Assembly, saying it can consume both APC and President Muhammadu Buhari if not carefully handled.