Canada suspends visas for residents of Ebola-hit African countries

In a bid to also stop the spread of Ebola into its borders, the Canadian government today October 31st announced its suspension of visa applications for travelers from Ebola-hit countries. 

Below is the statement released today by Canada's health minister, Rona Ambrose

"Our number one priority is to protect Canadians. We continue to work with domestic and international partners to aid efforts to respond to the outbreak in West Africa, while strengthening our domestic preparedness here at home."

EFCC arraigns UNIBEN undergraduate over $12,000 internet scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, October 30, 2014 arraigned an undergraduate of the University of Benin, Kenneth Rukewe Ebule before Justice E. F Ikponmwen of an Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin- City on a 6- count charge bordering on forgery, obtaining money by false pretence and possession of fraudulent documents.The accused person allegedly duped Sabine Albert, a German, of the sum of $12, 088, 75 through fraudulent claims.
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Pics: North W and Blue Ivy's halloween costumes

Kim k and Kanye w's daughter North West dressed as a fairy skunk for Halloween. Proud mama Kim shared the photos on her instagram page, while Jay Z and Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy dressed like the late king of pop, Michael Jackson. See pics bellow.

Photo News: Shark FC, other football players sleep in front of Rivers Govt House

 

Shark FC, other football players sleep in front of Rivers Govt House to protest the non payment of their fees by the Rivers Govt. See more pics bellow.

B'Haram invades Federal Poly in Mubi, Adamawa state.

  

Kylie Jenner's lips over the years, claims she's never had surgery.

17yr old Kylie Jenner has probably the most talk about lips on earth as we speak. She claims she's never had surgery...well, search at her lips through the years and tell if you think it's good make-up or even a great doky.

Dr Sid and wife's outfit to Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW)

 Dr Sid together with his sweet wife Simi Esiri looked pretty stylish as they hit the Lagos Fashion and Design Week yesterday. Simi rocked a $1, 500 Givenchy mosaic dress and Manolo Blahnik shoes.

Nollywood hot twins, Tracy & Treasure mark birthday with friends

Nollywood double divas, Tracy and Prize Daniels, also called Wonderful Girlz, celebrated their birthday lately with buddies at Elias Lay in VI.

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Open letter to the hit-&-run driver.

A letter written to a hit-and-run driver by the brother of late Joseph Aidanemhen. So sad! Read below

I thought I should take a moment to let you know a little about the 'rising star' you brought to an abrupt end on Monday 27th October, 2014 at 1T4 junction, Ihumundumu road, Ekpoma. His names were Joseph Ighodalo Aidanemhen. He only just turned 20 earlier this year, and also just got admitted to study English at Ambrose Alli University weeks ago. He was the pride of everyone in my family, as he was the last-born thereof. Joseph was an intelligent, ambitious, confident and loving brother, who doubles as a son.

Must read: 300l Girl goes missing after leaving club with man

This story was originally posted  on The Nation, and wanted to generally share it because lots of girls can learn from this. It is a story of a 300level English Language student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Annabel Nzubechukwu Edeh, who hasn't been seen since she left an evening club with unknown man many weeks ago in Awka, Anambra state.

Annabel had opted to the night time club with friends on September 17th and whilst the band of girls willing to leave, Annabel shared with her friends she was needing money so would go house or apartment with a man she'd met at the club and would come back to school the next morning. This has been 6 weeks and Annabel hasn't been seen.

See photos of actress Stella Damasus' Halloween look

Is she scary or not ?

Check out the world's first Barbie-themed Hotel room

The Hilton hotel in Buenos Aires Argentina has launched the world's first Barbie-themed suite. Based on the official room description, it's predicated on Barbie's Dreamhouse with the decor ‘flushed pink'throughout and it's situated on the first floor of the hotel in room 136. You'll have the ability to spot the suite by its pink door.  It costs £112 per night (rising to £356 during peak holiday season) nevertheless the suite is fully booked till 2015.

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FG Inaugurates 144million Naira Agric Equipment Hiring centres in Zamfara State

4 agricultural equipment hiring centres worth N144m were inaugurated in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr Akinwumi Adesina said there would be 20 tractors, power tillers, harvesters and planters, among other modern farm machinery in each centre, located in each senatorial zone and the state capital. Adesina revealed a total of 1,200 centres would be established across the country before the end of the year, in line with President Goodluck Jonathan's directive.

FG, Draft Bill for Biotechnology Organization Approved !

In furtherance of Leader Goodluck Jonathan's Change Agenda, a Draft Bill for the establishment of a Biotechnology Development Agency was permitted by the Federal Government Council. Supervising Minister of Data Nurudeen Muhammed observed the establishment of the Agency may promote, coordinate and set bio-technology goal for the country.
Muhammed said,

“Today in council, the Minister of Science and Technology presented another memorandum to seek for council’s approval to transmit to the National Assembly a Draft Bill (2014) for an act to establish a National Biotechnology Development Agency and other related matters. Council deliberated extensively and noted the relevance of this bill in research development, food production, export promotion, import substitution, manufacturing and job creation, which are consistent with the Transformation Agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration."
“It unanimously approved for transmission to the National Assembly a Draft Bill (2014) for an act to establish the National Biotechnology Development Agency and other related matters,” he said.

Mr. Muhammed also stated the Act seeks to improve service delivery, efficiency and promote sustenance and innovation in the development and application of acceptable and profitable technologies through strategic investments in biotechnology research and development.

Watch New Video: Davido ft DJ Arafat - Naughty

The undisputed man of the season Davido has released the video for hot joint Naughty featuring Ivory Coast's DJ Arafat. Directed by Sesan, it is really a fitting loud party theme having an army of hot ladies bursting with energy to complement the thumping rhythm of the audio, and Davido and DJ Arafat thrown right smack in the center of it all. Enjoy...

TV&Radio personality DejI Falope ties the Knot

Former Soundcity VJ and Radio character Deji Falope is has tied the knot. He got married to his girl in a Traditional wedding ceremony that held recently Oct. 30th in Calabar.
Wish them a wonderful married life.

Tambuwal sues FG over removal of his security aides

Just one day after his security aides were withdrawn by the Federal Government, the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal, has filed a suit contrary to the FG before a Federal High court in Abuja.

Tanbuwal filed the suit today Oct. 31st asking the court to declare that the withdrawal of his security aides while he's still the Speaker is unlawful and unconstitutional. He also asked the court to restrain FG from further infringing on his rights and privileges. You will find reports they want to declare his seat vacant and organize a bye-election for the goal of replacing him. Tanbuwal asked the court to restrain FG, INEC, PDP and IGP from doing this. For the time being, he wants the court to order FG to get back his security detail pending the determination of the suit.

Photo: Nigerian girl dies after failed Butt enlargement surgery in Thailand By a U.S Trained Doctor

24yr old British-Nigerian lady, Joy Williams (pictured above) has died after a failed £2,000 butt enlargement surgery in Bangkok, Thailand. The young lady's older brother, Anietie, who lives in Nigeria, said the family didn't even know she'd traveled to Thailand.

"We don't really know what went wrong, we only know what is in reports in the media." Anietie said

He also said that the family is making preparations to bring her body home. According to the Daily Mail, Joy, who relocated to the UK from Nigeria in 2007 and lives with her mother in Thamesmead, died on October 23rd after visiting a clinic called SP Clinic in Thailand which she had found on the internet. Continue...

Kia Motors Unveil Made-In-Nigeria Cars

Leader Goodluck Jonathan's automotive plan is slowly getting the passions of international vehicle manufacturers in to the Nigerian market. At the ongoing Abuja Global Automobile fair at Eagle Sq, KIA Motors Nigeria unveiled three of their Made-in-Nigeria models. The South Korean vehicle manufacturers earlier in the day assured Nigerians that Made-in-Nigeria KIA could be accessible before the end of the year.

Is ISIS allied to or influencing African Jihadi Groups? – By Hassan M. Abukar

In August 2014, Africa’s spy chiefs met in Nairobi as part of the African Union’s Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa (CISSA). They expressed deep concern about the growing threat of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and the likelihood that the radical outfit might influence the continent’s own jihadi groups. Areas of concern for the chiefs included an “alliance being built by terror groups worldwide, sophisticated sources of funding, and [Africa’s] porous borders.”

A major risk of ISIS establishing itself in Africa is through the continent’s organized jihadi groups. This begs the question: Does ISIS has a relationship with these groups?

Federal gov. Set to Replicate SME Clusters in 9,555 Wards Nationwide

FG is defined to reproduce the success story of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) clusters in 9,555 wards over the country.
"In Lagos, Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Abdu Bulama discolsed the goal of those projects is to market raw materials processing clusters, that will be an initiative of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council.

FG to Upgrade Navy Capabilities and Facilities

FG is set to upgrade  the equipment and facilities of the Nigerian Navy within measures meant to improve the fight against insurgency and other crimes. The Minister of Defence General Aliyu Gusau (rtd) disclosed this yesterday at the commissioning of the Naval Headquarters office extension in Abuja, adding the government would continue steadily to cater for the welfare of military personnel.

Federal Gov. Set to Unveil national policy on ageing

Leader Goodluck Jonathan revealed plans to institute a National Policy On Ageing. The announcement was made by the Minister of Women Affairs & Social Development Hajiya Zainab Maina at the opening of a two-Day National Summit on Ageing & Older Persons. The conference was organized by her ministry in collaboration with Dave Omokaro Foundation and other stakeholders, marking this year's International Day of Older Persons.

Nigeria’s Pension Assets Hit 4.5 Trillion Naira

President Goodluck Jonathan's reforms in pension administration have generated an important rise in the nation's total pension assets which now stand above N4.5 trillion. Director-General of National Pension Commission (PENCOM) Mrs. Chinelo Anohu-Amazu noted in just a short time frame, PENCOM recorded laudable achievements with the pension reforms and the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

Photos: Bomb blast at Gombe Line motor park

A bomb went off at the Gombe Line motor park in Gombe state around 9am today that has triggered the death of at least 30 people. Eye witnesses say the bomb was planted by a man who came and dropped his bag in a Kano line bus and left. NEMA officials were present at the scene removing the dead bodies and taking the injured to the Gombe State Specialist Hospital. Hoping to obtain additional info from the blast later. See more pics bellow