Extortionists At The Airports (Nigerian Airport corporate beggars)

On Monday, a girl who was billed to wed on Saturday returned from UK aboard British Airways flight. After going through Immigration checks, she went to the carousel to pick her luggage. As she was exiting from arrivals, she was stopped by a Nigerian Customs Service officer who directed her to open her luggage. She complied. After they searched her luggage and did not find anything incriminating, they picked her wedding gown and said it was contraband; therefore she had to pay N30, 000 tax for it. She protested and said that it was her personal effect; that she did not buy it for sale and there was only one wedding gown in her luggage. They insisted she must pay.

Igbo Corper That Converted To Islam Over Buhari Writes Nigerians An Open Letter

I just got a call and this email from Chukwuma Austin Dike, the Igbo corp member who recently shocked Nigerians after he converted to Islam from Christianity. Chukwuma, (pictured above), was serving as a Batch C corp member in Konshisha LGA Benue State when he made the conversion to fulfill his Buhari vow.

Nigerian Military Liberates Gudumbali In Borno, Loses 2 Soldiers

As part of its continued offensive operations against the Boko Haram terrorists, the Nigerian Military has liberated Gudumbali town in Guzamala local government area of Borno. According to a statement released on Friday in Abuja by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, the attack on the town was carried out by troops of 7 Brigade.

Landlady allegedly Sets Tenant’s Son Ablaze In Ajegunle

*He was burnt while setting fire to my house—LANDLADY

LAGOS—Controversy is currently trailing the death of a 22-year-old man, who was allegedly set ablaze by his landlady and her children in the densely-populated Ajegunle area of Lagos.
The deceased, simply identified as Emmanuel, reportedly went to ease himself in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving his father and sister inside their one-room apartment.
His sister, who had waited endlessly for his return, went to check on him in the toilet situated at the boys quarters of the building on Alafia Street.

Militants Take Over Arepo Creeks In Ogun

Few weeks ago, the media was awash with news of a pipeline explosion at Arepo, Ogun state, where scores of vandals were reportedly burnt to death. The cause of the explosion which started the fire that was put out next day by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC was attributed to a scuffle between groups of vandals over ownership of a particular section of the NNPC owned pipeline, during which a shot fired by a member of the rival faction, hit the pipeline.
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9 Tips For Keeping The Spark Alive In Your Marriage

Thinking about when you were dating should bring a smile to your face. You were young (at least younger than you are now). You had fewer pressures in your life and you could focus more time on the one you loved. If there were other important things going on, they only seemed to get in the way of your dating relationship.

Now, a few (or several) years later, it seems that everything is turned around. You have more pressures with work, hobbies, social activities and less time to spend with your spouse. Your marriage seems like it gets in the way of everything else you have to, or want to do.

Flood Takes Over Kano Metropolis(photos )

Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano
The poor drainage system in Kano was yesterday exposed as flood submerged some parts of the city.
The flood, which began immediately after a 45-minute rainfall, started at the time people were rushing to close from their business premises.

The flood sacked traders at Kurmi market and some residents from their houses around Yanmota in Dala area of the city as a result of a heavy rain, which started at about 5.41p.m.

Buhari Picks Obasanjo As 'Envoy' To Guinea-Bissau

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent former President Olusegun Obasanjo as his special envoy to Guinea Biussau to mediate in the conflict in the West African country.

According to Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, Buhari is “deeply concerned by the unfolding political situation in Guinea Bissau following the dismissal of the prime minister,
Domingos Simoes Pereira and his cabinet by President Jose Mario Vaz”.

Warri Refinery Crippled By Disrepair, Corruption, Shuts Down

Warri Refinery Crippled By Disrepair, Corruption, Shuts Down - Sahara Reporters

Despite official claims that Nigeria’s newly refurbished refineries were making profits and helping to combat fuel scarcity, SaharaReporters has learned that the Warri refinery in Delta State remains a drainpipe, a symbol of the rot in Nigeria’s opaque and shady oil sector.

Inspector-General of Police Directs Hospitals To Treat Gunshot Victims

Solomon Arase, inspector-general of police, has directed hospitals to give medical care to victims of gunshot wounds. It has been the unwritten rule of Nigerian hospitals to deny people with gunshot wounds medical care for fear of being implicated without the involvement of the police. But on Friday, Arase enjoined citizens, including medical personnel, to attend to accident victims and persons with gunshot wounds and thereafter inform the police for necessary action.

Have You Checked Your Microwave For Radiation Lately?

I just got this piece from a friend


When Was The Last Time You Checked Your Microwave For Radiation
Leakage? Yes, I Did Say Radiation Leakage, Because Any Microwave Can
Start Leaking Radiation Any Time, For Whatever Reasons. And Such A
Leakage Is Hazardous To Humans And Pets In The House.

Dangote Group Massive Graduates And Exp. Job Recruitment

The Dangote Group is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate with interests across a range of sectors in Nigeria and Africa. Current interests include Cement, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Pasta, Beverages, Noodles, Poly Products, Transportation and real estate with new initiatives in the Oil and Gas, Telecommunication, Fertilizer and Steel sector of the economy.

President Buhari: The Dangers Of One-man-show - The Nation

Perversive aura of power We must not grant President Muhammadu Buhari too much comfort. We cannot afford to blink or take our eyes off the ball. Not anymore; not after all the tormenting disappointments that have emanated from that Aso Rock Presidential Villa since 1999. Why should a President Olusegun Obasanjo have failed so woefully having rode into the scene with cognate experience none else in Nigeria’s history had? Yet he managed to set us back many years. Did we not think that President Goodluck Jonathan brandishing a PhD, and all that shoelessness, was indeed a breath of fresh air? But he fouled our air so much we are still choking.

Buhari’s Integrity Increases Power Supply, Says APC: Punch

The integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari has led to the seeming stability in power generation and has also ensured an increase in its supply, the All Progressives Congress has said.

It also stated that without adequate improvement in power supply, the President may not be able to fulfil most of his campaign promises.

IMSU Bans Pouring Of Water On Graduates (pictures)

The thread of pouring water on students at the end of their final exams is no new news in our Nigeria higher institutions... But over the years, it has really gone bad, as some students now use this medium to perpetrate evil on this graduating ones..

Elumelu’s Afriland Properties Responds To Termination Of Falomo Shopping Centre

Elumelu’s Afriland Properties responds to termination of Falomo Shopping Centre concession agreement.

Afriland Properties Plc has been forced to respond to a statement by the Lagos governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, in which he cancelled a concession agreement between the company and the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) for the redesigning and development of the Falomo Shopping Centre.

Adamawa Varsity Reopens, Recruits 80 Hunters

The authorities of Adamawa State University, Mubi, have recruited 80 vigilante men and hunters to ensure the security of the university community. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Joshua Shall, disclosed this to newsmen in Mubi on Thursday, just as the institution resumed academic activities. Shall said the institution was aware of the complementary role played by the vigilance groups and hunters assisting the military to recapture Mubi town after it was overran by insurgents in October 2014, and therefore decided to recruited them to continue with their complementary role.

Buhari Orders IG To Reduce Policemen Attached To Dignitaries

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday directed the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, to prune down the number of policemen attached to dignitaries across the country.

He also directed the police boss to redeploy all policemen withdrawn from that role to regular police duties.

A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, quoted the President as speaking during a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Police Service Commission in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Adesina also said the President warned that that he would not tolerate any irregularities or extortion of money from unemployed Nigerians in the coming recruitment into the police.

He said applicants having to pay bribes before being accepted into the police in the past was totally unacceptable.

The President told the officials that those in charge of recruitment and training in the Police must be above board and eschew every form of extortion and underhand dealing.

Wike Lied, I Left Billions In Cash, Assets – Amaechi

The immediate past governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has denied claims by his successor, Chief Nyesom Wike, that he (Amaechi) left an empty treasury before leaving office.

Amaechi described, in a statement from his media officer via electronic mail, as “a lie,” the claim of empty treasury by Wike, adding that he left billions of Naira in cash and assets before leaving office as governor.

Tunde Fowler Set To Be Named FIRS chairman

Babatunde Fowler, the Executive Chairman Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue and Chief Executive Officer Lagos State Internal Revenue Service is set to be named the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

A source close to the Presidency told PM News that the giant strides of Fowler in Lagos state has landed him the top job under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The source said the announcement of Fowler will be made in the next few days, adding that, “it should be made public latest next week”.

Buhari Sacks FIRS Chairman Appoints Babantunde Fowler As Replacement

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), a statement by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, has said.

Mr. Buhari, according to the statement, also appointed Aliyu Yahaya Gusau as Director-General , Budget Office of the Federation.
Mr. Fowler, the new FIRS boss, was the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue from 2005 to 2014.

Saraki, Dogara Take Committee's Selection To London

Intense lobby for juicy committees by lawmakers has forced Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the Speaker House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara to leave the country for the United Kingdom.

PHOTOS: Gov Idris Wada Picks Up Nomination Form

It was fanfare and celebration as Capt. Idris Wada, the Executive Governor of Kogi State picked his expression of interest and Nomination Forms to contest the forthcoming Gubernatorial Election at the state's party headquarters. The election in Kogi is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2015...

Buhari Meets Dikko Abdullahi, Outgoing Customs Boss After Resignation (Photos)

The outgoing Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dikko Abdullahi, who resigned on Monday (yesterday) after six years on the seat met with being greeted by president Buhari during a farewell visit at the presidential villa on Tuesday...The president thanked him for his years of service.... Mr. Abdullahi’s bowed out amidst rousing farewell at the agency's headquarters on Tuesday just after he witnessed the commissioning of a Customs hospital by governor Nasir El Rufai in Karu, Abuja.

A Call To Change "My Children Will Not Suffer What I Suffered" Syndrome

LETTER TO NIGERIAN PARENTS written by Adeyinka Temitope

I wish to start by adding the benefit of my time as a student and then resident in the UK. Living in Abuja now.

The first thing that I discovered about UK-born, white, English undergraduates was that all of them did holiday or weekend job to support themselves – including the children of millionaires amongst them. It is the norm over there – regardless of how wealthy their parents are. And I soon discovered that virtually all other foreign students did the same – except status – conscious Nigerians.

I Fear President Buhari May Be Murdered – APC Chieftain

Hajiya Najatu Mohammed, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) politician from Kano state and close political associate of President Muhammadu Buhari, in an interview granted to Newsdiaryonline, has expressed her fears that some forces are seeking to scuttle the commendable anti-corruption moves of the president.
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Why APC Can’t Be Ashamed Of Aregbesola – Lai Mohammed

Against the background of the stretching arrears of salaries owed public workers in Osun State, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the spokesman of the All Progressives Congress, APC , during an interactive session with the Editorial Board of Vanguard gave reasons why the state has found itself in dire straits asserting that the party cannot in any way be ashamed of the governor , Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, or his record of performance. Excerpts:
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UNIPORT Disowns Lawmaker, Say He Did Not Graduate -

UMUAHIA — THE National and State Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Umuahia has been told that Mr. Emeka Nnamani representing Aba North State Constituency allegedly forged University of Port Harcourt certificate with which he filled his INEC forms for the April 2015 elections.

Nnamani was also alleged to still be a member of the PDP in his home State, Enugu while he contested the election on the platform of APGA in Abia State where he resides.

Senate To Suspend Two Senators Sworn In for Niger South

The two persons that were sworn in for the Niger South Senatorial District are going to be suspended, our correspondent has gathered. The crisis trailing the seat was compounded last Wednesday when Senate President Bukola Saraki swore in the second person for same seat. General Mohammed A. Garba was sworn in on June 9 and Malam Mustapha Sani Mohammed was sworn in last week.
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Wike Sacks VC, Rosamund Osahagulu, Week After Abduction, Release

Professor Rosamund Osahagulu, the Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University, Port Harcourt who was kidnapped on June 20 and released by her abductors on June 26 has been sacked by Governor Nyesom Wike with immediate effect.


Her sack may not be unconnected to the saga concerning her alleged abduction that has been under police investigation.

Aliyu Yahaya-Gusau Appointed As DG Budget Office

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Aliyu Yahaya Gusau as director-general Budget Office of the Federation. Until his appointment, Gusau was the director, fiscal policy, budget monitoring and evaluation and acting director- general, Budget Office of the Federation at the exit of the former Director-General, Dr Bright Okogu. The appointment takes effect from Tuesday, 18 August, 2015; with a term of four years renewable for anothwer four years, a statement by the director of press and public relations, federal ministry of finance, Marshall Gundu, said. The new budget office chief hails from Zamfara State. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

FG Writes India Over Nigerian ISIS Suspects

The Nigerian embassy in Delhi, India, has written to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to see the two Nigerians that were arrested in Punjab recently while on their way to Pakistan, allegedly to join the Islamic State terrorist group.

Kano State Starts The Conversion Of Waste To Wealth

The Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board on Thursday said it was ready to begin the conversion of wastes to wealth before the end of 2015.

The Managing Director of the board, Retired Group Capt. Mohammed Kura, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Kano that investors from England and India had sent proposals to start converting scrap tiles into powder, fabrics and wares.
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Oyo State Stops Payment Of WAEC Fees

OYO State government has stopped further payment of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) registration fees of students in public schools in the state, commencing from the 2015/2016 academic session in September.

The government alluded the poor financial status of the state government and lackadaisical attitude of parents and students to promotion of quality education as reason for the decision.
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PHOTOS: VP Osinbajo Presides Over Ongoing National Economic Council Meeting At The Villa

Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo presided over National Economic Council (NEC) meeting which is currently ongoing at the State House Villa....Here are some photos from the session...

Police Uncovers Goat Thieves In Delta, Recovers Arms (photo)

The Police authorities in Delta state last Monday bursted a criminal syndicate that specialized in stealing goats from the communities and selling them to restaurants and hotel operators in the big cities.

The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Celestina Kalu said in a statement Wednesday in Asaba, that three members of the syndicate fled and abandoned their loot during a stop and search operation by the police recently.

Imo Assembly Workers Lock-out Lawmakers Over Unpaid Salaries

Staff of the Imo State House of Assembly, who had on Wednesday, shut down power supply in the Assembly complex, switching off electrical appliances while lawmakers were in plenary, continued their protest Thursday.
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Prof Olakunle Odumosu Appointed As NISER DG

A new Acting Director-General has been appointed by the National Planning Commission (NPC) for the Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan. He is Professor Olakunle Odumosu, a United States of America-trained research expert. He succeeds Professor Olufemi Taiwo, who in his last days in office battled workers who were averse to his style of leadership especially on workers' welfare.

Professor Dumps Wife, 6 Children After 46 Years Of Marriage; Claims His Life Is Not Safe

A university teacher has dumped his wife of 46 years, and their six children, saying his repeated effort to put the troubled marriage back on track has failed.
Sixty seven-year old Benki Womboh, a Professor of Library and Information Science at Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, told a court Wednesday he felt his life was not safe and that he needed an end to his turbulent marriage.

Armed Robbers Broke ATM In EBSU, Cart Away Millions Of Naira

Armed robbers yesterday carted away millions of naira from an Automated Teller Machine, ATM, in the premises of the College of Agricultural Science of the Ebony State University in Abakaliki.

Eyewitnesses disclosed that the robbers attacked all security checkpoints within the school premises before proceeding to the ATM where they allegedly made away with over N10 million.

Syrian Army Retakes 16 Villages, Kills Over 300 Rebels in Hama Province

The Syrian army has retaken 16 villages and killed up to 350 rebels during the ongoing offensive in Syria's central Hama province, a military source said on Wednesday.

Free Syrian Army fighters of the 101 Infantry Division (the missile and artillery battalion) prepare to fire a mortar from Jabal al-Arbaeen towards al-Fanar checkpoint in Ariha, which is controlled by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in Idlib countryside April 16, 2015

Governor Ambode comes to aid of man who had his leg crushed on 3rd Mainland bridge

The press statement below is a follow up to the story...

Governor of Lagos State Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has come to the aid of Adwale Obelomo the young man who his leg was crushed by a hit and run driver on the Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday July 16th 2015.

Photos: Buhari meets members of the Independent Petroleum Producers Group

President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met with members of the Independent Petroleum Producers Group at the state house Abuja today August 19th. He also met with members of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation Agency who presented him with a handmade sculpture from Anambra state. More photos after the jump..

Onyeka Onwenu meets president Buhari (photo)

The legendary singer met with the president at Aso Villa today. Photo credit: Segun Dada.

Former Billionaire, Goddy Anabor Explains His Fall From Riches and The Reason

One time billionaire, Goddy Anabor who was the talk of the town by all and delight of musicians years back, a well-known IKEJA lord, has explained, how he lost the billionaires, what led to his fall, how he sold his properties and now left with none.
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4 fun activities to checkout during the Osun-Osogbo Festival

Osogbo is agog with activities as the festival holds. Tourists are flooding the ancient town to witness this 600 hundred year old festival. The fiesta has evolved over the years to become one of the most anticipated celebrations in Nigeria and the world. It is held in August and commemorated to renew the pact Osun people had with their deity.
It is a fun filled and enthralling event that leaves tourists desiring for more. They should be prepared for a two week idyllic adventure as it features key activities

Procession to Osun River

Natives believe the Osun River has healing and spiritual powers. This mystery adds to the frenzied atmosphere of the festival thus, everyone looks forward to this trek.

The procession starts from the palace of the Ataoja to the Osun Sacred Grove where the river is located. It is led by the Ataoja of Osogbo and Arugba-virgin maiden. The Arugba, a female that has not been deflowered becomes the cynosure of all eyes as she carries out the responsibility of carrying the rituals meant for the Osun goddess. At the river, tourists pour out their desires to the river god and it is believed their wish will be granted.

 

Oloju-Merindinlogun 

The Atupa Oloju-Merindinlogun, meaning lamp, is a significant feature during the celebration. The lamp is 642 years old and has 16 points. It is  lit on the 6th day of the festival from 7 am to 7 pm with the Ataoja, his wives, Ifa priest, Osun priest, and traditional chiefs walking circles around it hrice while dancing to the admiration of the people and tourists.

 

Iwopopo

The Iwopopo or street cleansing is one of the early activities of the festival. The people come out in their numbers to pay respect to the Ataoja of Osogbo as well as pray for peaceful co-existence in town. The programme is spiced by musical performances.

 

Competitions

The festival has a handful of competitions lined up to entertain visitors. These  are mainly traditional games.

Children are also part of the fun as games are organised to encourage them appreciate culture. It is in four divisions namely dancing, drumming, and Yoruba spelling bee.

 

 Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal highlight some of these joy-springing traditional performances to look forward to.

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Nigerian Customs officers give their former boss a rousing farewell (photos)

Officers of the Nigerian Customs Service pictured above as they said goodbye to their ex boss, Dikko Abdullahi, who resigned as boss of Nigeria Customs two days ago. More photos after the jump...

Governor Almakura's Witnesses Turn Against Him To Testify That Maku Won Election

The ongoing proceedings at the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Tribunal witnessed a dramatic turn last Wednesday as Governor Almakura’s witnesses took to the witness box to openly testify in favour of the former Information Minister, Labaran Maku as winner of the election in their respective areas!

It was learnt that court was thrown into mild drama when the first witness to appear for Almakura from Arutu in Doma LGA under cross Examination by Maku’s Lawyers led by Solomon Akuma SAN averred that it was Maku not Almakura that won the election in his area.

Pics: UNIZIk Student builds a Campus Shuttle Bus to Convey Students

Students of mechanical engineering division of UNIZIK assembling a bus transport with locally sourced materials that will convey understudies around the campus. Its still taking shape yet but the idea is awesome.

See more pics bellow.