Presiden Buhari appoints Ibe Kachikwu as new GMD of NNPC, Prof. Danbatta replaces Juwah at NCC

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Dr. Kachikwu, who was the Executive Vice Chairman and General Counsel of Exxon-Mobil (Africa), will take over from Dr. Joseph Thlama Dawha.

Dr. Kachikwu, according to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, hails from Onicha-Ugbo in Delta State.
The statement reads: “He is a First Class Graduate of Law from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the Nigerian Law School.

“The new NNPC Chief Executive also has Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Law from the Harvard Law School.
“He started his working career with the Nigerian/American Merchant Bank before moving on to Texaco Nigeria Limited from where he joined Exxon-Mobil.
President Buhari has also approved the appointment of Prof. Umaru Garba Danbatta as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
“Prof. Danbatta, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Electronic Engineering, takes over from Dr. Eugene Juwah whose tenure expired on July 29.

“The new NCC Chief Executive’s other academic qualifications include a Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications as well as a Masters Degree in the same field.
“He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and has had a meritorious career in which he rose to become Professor of Electrical Engineering and Electronics at Bayero University, Kano, specializing in Telecommunications Engineering and Information and Communications Technology.
“Before his new appointment, Prof. Danbatta held top management and leadership positions at different times including Head of Department, Dean Of Faculty, Director, Centre for Information Technology, Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (Kano Branch), Deputy Vice Chancellor and Acting Vice Chancellor,” the statement added.

8 killed, many injured in latest Boko Haram raid in Adamawa State

On Sunday night, Boko Haram militants attacked Kulbachuwa village in Madagali LGA of Adamawa State. 8 people were killed and many injured. The revelation was made on yesterday by Emmanuel Tsamdu, the Member representing Madagali in the Adamawa State House of Assembly who spoke with newsmen.
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Dangote, Oshiomhole, Wale Tinubu, others @DJ Cuppy's event in Lagos (Pics)

On August first, Federal Palace Hotel saw the coming together of music beaus, design creatives, business magnates and more as everybody conveyed the glitz to the commencement the launch for DJ Cuppy's 8 Country African visit in Lagos. The show was gone to by any semblance of Cuppy's father, Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote, Donald Duke, Segun Agbaje, Aig Imoukhuede, Wale Tinubu, Iyanya, Dele Momodu, Adams Oshimhole, Ali Baba, and some more. See the photographs bellow.
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Jonathan raised fuel subsidy from N300bn to N1.9trn – Amaechi

Former Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of increasing the country’s subsidy claim from N300 billion to N1.9trillion all by himself during his administration.

Buhari orders reduction of recurrent expenditure in 2016 budget

In a statement released yesterday by Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari yesterday ordered the National Planning Commission to go back to the drawing board and produce the framework for the 2016 national budget that will reduce recurrent expenditure and prioritize developmental projects.

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Senators, Businessmen, politicians make list of chronic bank debtors

Nigerian Deposit Money Banks on Monday continued with the policy of naming and shaming their delinquent debtors with further publication of the names of firms and their directors whose loans have become non-performing for more than one year.

While nine banks published the names of the loans defaulters on Monday, four banks released the lists of their chronic debtors, owing a total of N143.81bn, on Tuesday. The four banks are First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Access Bank Plc, Diamond Bank Plc and Unity Bank Plc.

Vice P. Osinbajo in Zambia to launch Dangote cement factory (Photos)

VP Yemi Osinbajo arrived Zambia yesterday for a one day visit where he will be joining the Zambian president, Edgar Chagwa Lungu to commission a 1.5Mt Dangote Cement plant and 30MW coal-fired power plant in Ndola, Zambia. Edo state representative, Adams Oshiomole and some top Nigerian businessmen are in Zambia for the launching.
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Photographs: Tanker involved with incident along Ikorodu road

A fuel tanker conveying petroleum item was included in a horrendous mishap at Mobil intersection close to Anthony bustop along the occupied Ikorodu street at the beginning of today. Petroleum product spilled everywhere throughout the street however nobody kicked the bucket in the occurrence. Flame service and LASTMA authorities are as of now at the scene to contain the circumstance. More photographs bellow.

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Photo of Bobbi Kristina lying in her casket has been sold to a tabloid

They did it to Whitney Houston and now they are doing it to her daughter. Sad! TMZ reports below.. A photo of Bobbi Kristina's body, lying in her casket, has been sold to a media outlet ... and TMZ has learned the bidding soared into the six figures. According to our sources, someone snapped a pic of BK during the viewing, which took place the day before the funeral. We're told the winning offer topped the $100,000 mark. Our sources say members of the Brown and Houston families are blaming each other for the pic, which was snapped despite all the precautionary measures. As TMZ first reported, the Browns were worried the Houstons might pull this stunt, since it happened at Whitney Houston's funeral in 2012.

Meet the new spokesperson of The Defence Headquarters (photos)

Colonel Rabe Abubakar takes over from Major General Chris Olukolade as the new Director of Information for the Defence Headquarters. Maj. Gen. Olukolade is proceeding on retirement after 35 years of service in the Military though he will still remain in active service till September 2015.

Photos of Saraki at IDP camps in Maiduguri today, donates N10m

Senate president Bukola Saraki visited some IDP camps in Maiduguri, Borno state today August 3rd to get on spot assessment of situation on ground. He also donated N10million to the IDP camps.

Saraki and his delegation assured the people of Borno State and North East in general that the Senate will pass legislation to help restore normalcy in the zone. More photos after the jump...

Police man helps accident victim in Kubwa, Abuja (photo)

At the point when our policemen do great, we must acknowledge it. A Nigerian Police went along with others to safeguard a mishap casualty along Kubwa Expressway today. Our FRSC patrol team additionally arrived 10-15mins later. We express gratitude toward Eledumare !

Malia Obama vs Kylie Jenner..:-)

Hilarious Conversation between a father & daughter

Whatsapp chat between a woman and her father on his new line. Evidently, she didn't have his new telephone number stored on her telephone... lol. See the rest of the convo the jump...

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly buys his agent a Greek Island as a wedding gift

According to reports, super rich footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, bought his super rich Portuguese agent, Jorge Mendes, (pictured right) a Greek Island as a wedding gift. The island may (or may not have cost him) about $3million. Ronaldo was the best man at Jorge's wedding which held over the weekend in Portugal. Jorge is said to be worth about €100million. More photos after the jump...

What Is Wrong With This Pic [Pres. Buhari & The Man On Suit Version]

Man in black Suit tries to shake President Buhari and  he looks at him with side eye and goes "It's like you want to shake me like Abacha shook hands witth Arafat's CSO and the following day  Abacha started getting sick abi ? Your Ph@pa..." lol
 Let us know what you think is wrong with the Photo in the comment box bellow.  

63-Year-Old Man With 3 Wives kicked the Bucket While allegedly Sleeping With Random Lover

63-year-old wedded man with three wives, has been discovered dead amid a marathon sex session with his mystery darling, herself a wedded lady.

The man known basically as Baba Ibeji, as indicated by occupants in his Oko-Oba, Lagos home, is said to be so enamored with ladies that he separates and ties new knot at regular intervals.  Baba Ibeji, a landlord in the range and father of 15 kids, as per reports, was discovered dead in an hotel (Mosafuneto) room in the region a few hours after he booked in with the lady whose family used to live in his home till he was found sleeping with the Woman and the family had to pack out.  A bar man in the lodging who did not need his name in print, revealed.

See a Ghanaian surgeon's reaction after he's denied Spanish visa

A surgeon from Ghana who wanted to attend a medical conference in Spain applied for a Spanish visa but was denied. His response to the embassy was simply on point! The rest after the jump...

Photo: 19-year-old Nigerian among refugees rescued today from the Mediterranean

Anybody know him? He was rescued by Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) a search and rescue charity organisation, along with 118 others from six other countries. Doesn't look like a 19 year old to me though...but if that's the age he told them...werinconsignme...#strollsaway! :-)

More photos: Pregnant Stephanie Linus for Genevieve magazine

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'Only Ooni's fraternity can see his body' - New Telegraph

• Monarch’s death casts shadow over son’s engagement
Despite the strident denials by the Ife Royal Traditional Council on the transition of Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, traditional authorities in the ancient town have begun the rite of passage for the monarch. A palace source told New Telegraph yesterday that about 201deities in Ifeland, including traditional hunters, were said to have been placed on the alert in preparation for the final rites of Oba Sijuwade. It was also gathered that only members of the monarch’s fraternity and the “Isoro Priest” would be allowed to see Oba Sijuwade’s body.

Probe: Jonathan Shuns Former Ministers, Aides

Amid growing concerns over President Muhammadu Buhari’s resolve to probe the administration of his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, the former pres-ident has restricted former ministers and other top officials who served under him, from getting access to him. New Telegraph learnt at the weekend that some top officials of his administration had been trying to put pressure on him to reach out to the president to soft pedal on the impending probe, which could unearth a can of worms on the activities of the previous administration.
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Ambode Says Lagos is 5th Biggest Economy in Africa

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday described the state as the fifth biggest economy in Africa and the centre for the growth of Nigeria.
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Buhari Never Promised To Crush Boko Haram Within Two Months – Mohammed

The PDP for the second time have insisted that the Director- General of Department of Security Services (DSS), Lawan Daura is a card carrying member of your party. They even produced picture and a list where his name is included in the Election Committee of the APC. What is your take on that?
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Ex Chief of Defence Staff Badeh Alleges Last Time Weapons were Bought for Nigerian Army was in 2006

Immediate past Chief of Defence staff, Alex Badeh,in an interview with Channels TV said the last time the Nigerian army received new equipment was in 2006 and that the Nigerian military flies the oldest fighter jets in the whole world.

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