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Saturday 18 February 2017

Breaking: Acting president Osinbajo, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, others storm Gambia president's inauguration (photos,video)

Acting President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo, Presidents Of Liberia, Ellen Sirleaf, Ivory coast, Alassane Ouattara, Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and other high profile dignitaries have arrived at the venue for Gambia President Adama Barrow's inauguration.

The new Gambian president Adama Barrow will be formally inaugurated today, February 18, at the Independence Stadium in the capital, Banjul.

Barrow will be sworn-in by the new Chief Justice, Justice Hassan Jallow.

The official swearing-in of President Barrow has also been tied to The Gambia’s 52nd Independence Day celebration.

See photos below:

Osinbajo, Sirleaf, Akufo-Addo, Outtara At Adama Barrow's Inaguration

“I Always Knew I Would Be Successful” – Simi

Nigerian artiste, Simi who started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2006 titled Ogaju just landed an endorsement deal with Etisalat Nigeria.

In a recent chat with Saturday Beats, she narrated how excited she was about her achievement.

Pence: US will hold Russia accountable

Munich, Germany (CNN)Aiming to calm European fears about US-Russia ties, Vice President Mike Pence told world leaders Saturday that the United States will stand firm against Moscow while also seeking avenues for cooperation.
But Pence's posture was met abruptly by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who said at the same conference that the West's dominance of world affairs is ending.
The dueling messages came during a security summit in Germany, where leaders are eagerly looking for clues about how the new US administration will broach Russia's persistent challenges to international law.
"Know this: the United States will continue to hold Russia accountable, even as we search for new common ground, which as you know, President Trump believes can be found," Pence said during remarks at the Munich Security Conference, the first major foreign policy address of the Trump administration.

Chelsea's Antonio Conte: My job is to win, not make my players happy

Antonio Conte insists his priority at Chelsea is to win and not keep all his players happy.

A combination of a lack of European football and a 13-game win streak in the Premier League has meant the Italian's starting lineup has remained largely unchanged this season.

Big personalities such as captain John Terry and Cesc Fabregas have therefore been starved of game time, but Conte has challenged his squad players to put pressure on him to make changes.

"When he doesn't start in the lineup, he's not happy, but not only John, or Cesc, or Pedro, or [Eden] Hazard," Conte said ahead of the FA Cup tie against Wolves. "I want the player to try to fight to put me under pressure, to give me the problems to solve [and find] the best solutions for the team.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says summer transfer plans 'on the way'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that he has already started work on the transfers that the club will bring in during the summer transfer window.

Klopp made six signings before the season -- including £35 million midfielder Sadio Mane -- but did no business in January and Liverpool's form slipped as they picked up one win in nine games and crashed out of the FA Cup and EFL Cup.

And the German boss is ready to add to his squad when the window opens again.

Arsenal-linked Juventus coach Allegri jokes: How's my English?

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has played down speculation that he will take over from Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, insisting he has not started learning English again.

Allegri is the favourite, ahead of Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe and Borussia Dortmund's Thomas Tuchel, to take over from Wenger if he calls it quits at the end of the season when his contract expires.

Arrest of Chocolate City CEO, Audu Maikori, divides Twitter

The arrest Friday night of Audu Maikori, CEO of Chocolate City Entertainment, has divided Nigerians on social media along party lines.

Police picked up Mr. Maikori, 41, in Lagos around noon Friday for alleged attempt to “incite” the public, and subsequently transferred him to Force Headquarters in Abuja, his lawyer said.

Mr. Maikori’s lawyer, Mark Jacobs, said the arrest was in connection with a series of tweets posted by Mr. Maikori about four weeks ago in which he alleged the killing of some Southern Kaduna residents by Fulani herdsmen.

[PHOTOS] 7-Year-Old Girl ‘Writes’ Job Application To Google…..The CEO’s Official Response Will Surprise You

An ambitious 7-year-old girl has already made it onto Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s radar by mailing a handwritten “job application” to the company.

Chloe Bridgewater from Hereford, England, was talking with her dad about his job one day after school when he mentioned the internet giant.

“She asked what I would love to do, I said, “Well, it’d be cool to work at Google,’” Andy Bridgewater, Chloe’s dad, told CBS News. “She asked why and then I showed her their offices.”

See ‘Shocking’ Photos Of The Spoilt Beans IDPs In Borno State Are Being Fed With

Fresh claims have been made that some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at teachers’ village IDP camp in Borno State were given spoilt beans to cook and eat yesterday, February 16.

A Facebook user, Yaga Allen alleges the IDPs were given the spoilt beans on Wednesday and Thursday. Corroborating this claim is Chibok leader and spokesperson, Manasseh Alleh, who visited the camp and shared photos of the IDPs with the rotten beans.

According to Mansseh, the IDPs told him they had to wait for 42 days to get their ration of beans. He said a pregnant woman was picking some of the beans so she can cook because she has had nothing to eat.

Meanwhile the Chairman of the State Emergency Management Authority, Satomi Saleh, has been notified and he says he will be at the camp this morning to verify these facts.

This Photo Of Church Members Kissing A Zambian Prophet’s Shoes For Miracles Has Gone Viral

An image of a Zambian Prophet, Andrew Egimadu is currently making rounds on social media for asking his members to do what has caught some indignation online.

The image shows his church members kissing the Prophet’s designer shoes for a miracle.

Here comes ‘mobile electricity’ — from MTN and Lumos

You will soon be able to light up bulbs and power appliances such as fans, televisions, cellphones and computers with mobile electricity on the go — and pay for the services by mobile phone.

The revolutionary service, Lumos Mobile Electricity Service powered by MTN, is set for national roll-out on Monday, with Babatunde Fashola, minister of power, expected to be in attendance.

The first-of-its-kind mobile electricity service kit comprises of a solar panel, an indoor power unit, phone charging accessories, two LED light bulbs and DC to AC converter.

Diplomats say Buhari ‘routes trips via UK’ to avoid declaring medical leave

Diplomats say President Muhammadu Buhari routes official trips via London in order to see his doctor and avoid declaring medical leave all the time, Reuters reports.

The diplomats are unnamed, but they are thought to be from Western countries.

Buhari is currently in the UK for vacation during which, he said, he would undergo medicals for an undisclosed ailment.

FG still paying petrol subsidy — because landing cost as high as N165 ⌂BACK TO HOMEPAGE

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been offsetting for months the difference between the landing costs of petrol and the pump price, an indication that petrol subsidy has returned, the news Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

In series of interviews with knowledgeable players in the sector, NAN says that the landing costs per litre of petrol is higher than the price Nigerians pay at the pump.

A source who’s a staff of the ministry of petroleum resources said government has been quietly bearing the differential.

Tension rises in America, Donald Trump might be impeached after 31 days in office

The wave of impeachment calls against President Donald Trump of the United States, is growing more boisterous, and some have raised fears that Trump's presidency might be cut short.

Likely to be the second shortest presidency

Donald Trump’s presidency is likely to be the second shortest ever, a leading historian and author has claimed.

Immediate past VC of AAU Cordelia Agbebaku dies

Edo state-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU). Ekpoma, has been thrown to mourning, following the death of its immediate past vice chancellor, Dr (Mrs) Cordelia Agbebaku.

It was gathered that she died at about 5 pm on Thursday at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic: I am like Indiana Jones Ad (0:30)

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is "like Indiana Jones," succeeding wherever he goes.

Ibrahimovic, 35, took his goal tally to 23 in all competitions on Thursday as he netted a hat trick in a 3-0 Europa League round-of-32 first-leg victory over St Etienne.

United are favourites to win the competition with the bookmakers, just as they are for the upcoming EFL Cup final against Southampton, and the former Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain striker is determined to win more silverware.

'Real Madrid is Morata's home' - Zidane wants striker to stay

The striker has been vocal in his disappointment due to a lack of game time, and his boss has promised him chances to shine in the near future

Alvaro Morata will start Real Madrid's match with Espanyol on Saturday as head coach Zinedine Zidane insists he is eager to keep him at the club.

Bale to make Madrid return

The striker has been linked with a move away at the end of the season after reportedly growing frustrated with a lack of first-team opportunities since his return from Juventus last June.

Revealed: Reasons why people smoke even when they know the health implication

According to Garry kavanagh answering to a question asked by Micheal Adeniyi on quora.

Smoking is both highly addictive, and highly habit forming. It is important to make the distinction, as they both operate on different neurological and psychological mechanisms. They are habit forming because people construct little rituals around smoking… they have specific times that they smoke, which reinforces the desire to smoke at these times. Also, until relatively recently, smoking was seen as ‘siocially acceptable’. There are not too many highly addictive and physically damaging drugs that have both the acceptance of society and the massive marketing weight of the tobacco industry driving their use.

3 Painfully Accurate Human Behaviors In The Primate World

Human beings have technology, politics, art; monkeys fling poo. Clearly, they're doing something right, and we're doing something wrong. And yet those poor simian sons of bitches are mistakenly following in our footsteps right now: archaeologists in Thailand investigated a community of macaques who developed stone tools to break open shellfish. In the nearby jungles and rainforests, chimpanzees and capuchin monkeys have been doing the same thing to crack open nuts. Now, to be clear, the animals aren't just seeing a rock and deciding to fuck something up with it -- they're learning from experience and passing down knowledge, which is just another way of saying they have technology. Which is just another way of saying they'll soon have unsatisfying jobs in IT and erectile dysfunction. See, it turns out monkeys are just as screwed up as we are, and in some remarkably similar ways ...

Trump -- under fire -- returns to the campaign

President Donald Trump is taking his fate into his own hands.
Reeling from a week that included the firing of his national security adviser, the withdrawal of a Cabinet nominee and persistent questions over contacts between his campaign and Russia, Trump is aiming to regain control of his nascent administration by putting himself back in the spotlight.
The centerpiece of the effort: a return to the scorched-earth politics that served him so well on the campaign trail. That was on display Thursday when Trump cranked up the political theater during an extraordinary news conference that transferred the seething air of grievance from his campaign rallies to the ornate splendor of the East Room of the White House.
He'll continue his campaign-style reboot Saturday with a rally in Florida, reuniting with the devoted supporters who view Trump as a political crusader dedicated to the obliteration of Washington's elites.

Ycee Lands Mouth-Watering Deal With Hennessy

Tinny Entertainment’s star artiste, YCee today signed an endorsement deal with cognac brand, Hennessy.

The rapper who has been in th UK for his first international tour officially announced on his Instagram account saying “Hennessy, Bigger things, Major Link Up”.

Unknown Facts About Wife Of Nigerian President, Aisha Buhari As She Clocks 46

Aisha Muhammadu Buhari who was born on February, 17 , 1971 is the wife of Muhammadu Buhari, the President of Nigeria, who assumed office on May 29, 2015 after defeating the then-incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan.

REVEALED: Nigeria’s debt profile is $57.39bn

Abraham Nwankwo, director-general of the Debt Management Office (DMO), on Thursday revealed that the nation’s total debt profile as of December 31, 2016, was $57.39 billion (N17.36 trillion).

He made this known while defending the agency’s 2017 budget before the senate committee on local and foreign debts in Abuja.

Nwankwo said the amount included domestic and foreign debts owed by the country.

JUSTIN BIEBER ASSAULT CAUGHT ON CAMERA ... KINDA

Justin Bieber went from funny to fuming in a hot second Saturday morning ... so says the guy who claims he got clocked.

TMZ broke the story ... Justin's a suspect in an alleged battery that went down at a pre-Grammy party at Serafina restaurant in L.A., after Dean Parker fired up his camera and recorded Justin fake fighting with Kyle Massey.

I’ll roll out new travel ban next week, says Trump

President Donald Trump says his administration will be rolling out a new set of immigration order on travels and refugees next week to replace the controversial one blocked by the courts.

Trump, who made the announcement during a televised press conference on Thursday, pledged to keep Americans safe in line with his campaign promise.

“Our administration is working day and night to keep Americans safe including you reporters,” he said.

Bruce: Many Nigerians can’t afford food — yet N40m budgeted for Aso Rock wildlife

Ben Bruce, senator representing Bayelsa east, says it’s heartbreaking that at a time many Nigerians can’t afford to eat, N40 million in the 2017 budget was designated for the feeding of wild animals in the presidential villa.

In a couple of tweets on Thursday night, Bruce said at N510 to a dollar, it has reached a stage where buying made in Nigeria commodities is a necessity.

Why Presidency is not planning special reception for Buhari’s return – Femi Adesina

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has said the Presidency will not hold any special reception for Buhari on his arrival from the United Kingdom, UK after his medical vacation.

Ex President aide hails hard-working acting president Osinbajo

Reno Omokri hails hard-working acting president Osinbajo

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has hailed the acting president of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo for being a hard-worker.

In a tweet on Thursday, February 16, Omokri expressed his satisfaction at how the vice president has been handling the affairs of the country since being named acting president by the Senate on Thursday, January 19, when President Muhammadu Buhari travelled to the United Kingdom on vacation.

A 51-year-old man, Emeka Kanu, who allegedly raped his neighbour’s daughter and impregnated her, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on a charge of rape.

The accused, an unemployed, who resides at 6, Robinson St., Iju, a suburb of Lagos, however, entered a `not guilty’ plea.

The prosecutor, Raphael Donny, told the court that the offence was committed on December 30, 2016 at the accused’s apartment.

“The accused invited the 13-year-old girl into his room on the pretext of sending her on an errand.

J‎udge orders permanent forfeiture of Diezani’s $153m to FG

Justice Muslim Hassan of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of the sum of $153m, which was said to have been diverted from the coffers of the Nigerian National‎ Petroleum Corporation by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.

Details shortly…

Tottenham's Dele Alli worth more than Paul Pogba - Harry Redknapp

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp insists that midfielder Dele Alli is now worth more than the world-record fee of £89.3 million that Manchester United paid Juventus for Paul Pogba.

Arsenal will not rush Arsene Wenger into making a decision about his future following Wednesday's 5-1 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich, a club source has told ESPN FC.

Wenger has always insisted he will wait until the end of the season to decide whether to sign a new contract with the club, and that stance has not changed after the humiliating round-of-16 first-leg defeat in Germany.

Rooney will leave United if Mourinho keeps benching him – Scholes

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has claimed Wayne Rooney will leave the club, if manager Jose Mourinho continues to start him from the bench.

Rooney began the season as a first-team regular, but has been dropped since the end of September.

United’s all-time record scorer has been linked with a move to China .

What I discussed with President Buhari — Donald Trump

American President, Donald Trump, has provided details of his telephone conversation with his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari.
Mr. Trump had on Monday spoken to Mr. Buhari, who is vacationing in London. It was the first time both leaders would communicate directly since Mr. Trump assumed office as his country’s 45th president on January 20.
After the conversation, the Nigerian presidency immediately released details of the call but the American version of the exchanges was not immediately available on the White House website where readouts of U.S. President’s engagements are usually posted.
That fuelled speculations that the conversation did not happen, with some commentators accusing the Nigerian presidency of lying.

A single mother from Utah posted a photo of herself dressed up as a man for an event (Dads and Doughnuts) at her son’s school – and the internet is loving it.

Whitney Kittrell who became a single mom over 3 years ago has been doing everything to be a mom and a dad to her kids.

Whitney took to Facebook recently to share an emotional situation of where she had to dress up like a man to satisfy her son at his event in school.

When I became a single mom over 3 years ago I made a promise with myself that I would do anything I could, even if it meant going out of my comfort zone, to give my kids a “normal” life and the same experiences as other kids. We have accomplished a lot. Trips alone, teaching my son how to play catch, killing bugs with minimal screaming, countless memories, and a normal life.

But when my kindergartner came home with a paper saying that they were having “dads and doughnuts” my heart kinda sank. I finally sat him down and asked if he wanted to ask his grandpa to go. He just smiled and said “no. I want you to go. You’re my mom and dad”.

So this morning I gathered up my best dad outfit, painted on some facial hair, and went to breakfast with my sweet son. I was so embarrassed but I couldn’t help but smile when he introduced me to his little friends saying “this is my mom… she’s my dad too so I brought her!”

I’ve tried my best to let them know they are loved but I wonder a lot if I’m actually succeeding at it. When I went to leave he ran after me and hugged me tight around my neck and whispered “mom… I know that you’ll always be there and do anything for me. Thank you. I love you” kissed my cheek and ran off. I hope he remembers this day cause I’ll never forget it or his sweet words. #singlemom#dadsanddoughnuts #myforever #lovewhatmatters

See cute

Whitney Kittrell’s Facebook post on Wednesday about her son’s ‘Dads and Doughnuts’ event shows a photo of her with a drawn on goatee, a baseball hat, and a pair of sweatpants, reported Fox 5.
source:http://www.nigerianmonitor.com/single-mother-who-dressed-up-like-a-man-photoswhitney-kittrell-and-kids/

FEC approves N126bn for 12 road projects

The federal executive council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the award of N126 billion for the construction of 12 road projects.

Babatunde Fashola, the minister of power, works and housing, made this known while briefing state house correspondents after the FEC meeting.

‘A Woman Below 28 Years Shouldn’t Marry, While A Man Who Marries Before 30 Years Can’t Be Faithful- Ghanaian Counselor, George Lutterodt

Controversial Ghanaian marriage counselor, George Lutterodt has stated that a marriage can’t last when a woman is below 28 years of age, while a man who is less than 30 years can’t remain faithful when he is married.

According to the self-styled counselor in an interview with 3FM, he said a woman must build her single life before getting married, while a man must be above 30 to have a successful married life.

Buhari: Let Fayose, Wike visit him in London – PDP youths tell Presidency

A youth group within the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, known as PDP Youth Frontier, PDPYF, has called on the presidency to facilitate a trip to London for governors Ayo Fayose and Nyesom Wike to visit President Muhammadu Buhari.

The group made this position known in a statement released through its Twitter handle @PDPNYF on Thursday following the visit of a delegation from the National Assembly led by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to Abuja House in London to see Buhari.

The statement endorsed by the group’s national coordinator, Austin Okai, said the President’s health is not the internal affairs of the APC alone.

It read in part: “Buhari’s health is not the APC internal affairs alone therefore, PDP youths recommend that Fayose and Wike should also visit him in London.”
source:http://dailypost.ng/2017/02/16/buhari-let-fayose-wike-visit-london-pdp-youths-tell-presidency/

Despite Fitch downgrade, Zenith, GTB still ‘highest rated banks’ in Nigeria

Fitch Ratings, one of the big three rating agencies in the world, has rated Zenith and Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) highest in Nigeria despite downgrading the rating of the financial institutions and two others from “stable” to “negative.”

The other affected banks are First Bank of Nigeria and Diamond bank.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Fitch said that it had also affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) of 10 financial institutions in Nigeria.

“Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on four Nigerian banks to negative from stable and affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings of 10 banks and financial institutions,” the statement read.

Trump backs off two-state framework for Israeli-Palestinian deal

President Donald Trump rejected the long-established US framework for Middle East peacemaking at a White House visit with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday as he announced his desire to reach "the ultimate deal."
In staking his claim to a prize that has eluded many a leader before him, Trump previewed the nascent outlines of an approach that -- if he sticks with it -- ditches bipartisan orthodoxy, borrows some old ideas and, Middle East experts say, will be no easier to pull off now than in the past.
As Trump declared his deep support for the Jewish state, he abandoned the bedrock principle that the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will come via two states for two peoples. Instead, he referred to the possibility of an Arab-backed peace process, an idea that's been floating around since the beginning of this century without producing results.

Court orders forfeiture of Yakubu’s $9.8m to FG

Four days after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered $9, 772, 800 alleged loot from a former group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Andrew Yakubu, a Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice Zainab B. Abubakar, has ordered its forfeiture to the Federal Government.

The court also ordered forfeiture of another £74,000 recovered from a safe hidden in a Kaduna house, which belongs to Yakubu.

The order was sequel to an ex parte application by the EFCC, seeking interim forfeiture of the money.

See Photos Of The Dolphin Caught And Butchered In Bayelsa State

A dolphin was in the early hours of today caught and butchered at Brass local government area of Bayelsa State.

Verratti: My dream is to win in Paris, not Barcelona

Much speculation had surrounded the Italian ahead of the two clubs' Champions League tie but he has insisted his heart lies in the French capital

Marco Verratti has insisted his "dream" is to be successful with Paris Saint-Germain despite speculation linking him with Barcelona.
The Italian midfielder was tipped ahead of the meeting between the two sides in the Champions League last 16 to become a Barca transfer target, drawing comparisons to Blaugrana legend Xavi.
Verratti: I don't want to leave PSG
But after PSG's emphatic 4-0 win at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, Verratti insisted that a quote attributed to him suggesting "any player" would like to play at Camp Nou had been taken out of context.

Guardiola will consider signing Wilshere - Xavi

The ex-Barcelona midfielder has revealed that his former manager is a big admirer of the on-loan Bournemouth star since facing him in 2011

Former Barcelona star Xavi believes Pep Guardiola would consider signing Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere for Manchester City this summer.

Luis Enrique on the brink at Barcelona

Guardiola and Xavi both first came across the England international when Barca took on Arsenal in the Champions League in 2011, with Wilshere impressing both men.

Luis Enrique frustrated after Barcelona's 'inferior' display vs. PSG

Luis Enrique was visibly agitated with a reporter following Barcelona's 4-0 humiliation against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, but admitted his team were clearly inferior in defeat.

Two Angel Di Maria goals and one each from Julian Draxler and Edinson Cavani left Luis Enrique's side with a mountain to climb in the second leg at the Camp Nou next month.

Speaking to TV3 immediately after the game, the Barca coach said to reporter Jordi Grau: "I don't like your tone and I would have liked the same treatment all the times we have won that I am getting tonight when we haven't."

Fani-Kayode attacks FG over alleged withholding of Ekiti allocation

Former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode has berated the federal government of Nigeria for allegedly holding back monthly allocations to Ekiti state government.

Fani-Kayode says FG has gone too far by allegedly starving Ekiti state people of funds

In tweets on his Twitter handle, Fani-Kayode accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government of being “vindictive and reprehensible”.

Fani-Kayode’s reaction follows the outcry by Governor Ayo Fayose that his state’s allocation has been paid for weeks.

Nigerian returnees from Libya narrate tales of rape, abuse, violence

Some Nigerian returnees from Libya have narrated their experiences in the hands of Libyan officials.

Scores of Nigerians travel to Libya daily with the hope of landing in Europe by boat through the Mediterranean.

An average of 109 Nigerians arrived in Italy daily in 2016 travelling the risky route.

A lot more are, however, still trapped in Libya.

Some of the returnees appealed to federal and state governments to provide job opportunities for Nigerian youth to prevent them from endangering their lives looking for greener pasture abroad.

They told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos, that they decided to leave the country because they were jobless.

Suspect arrested over death of Kim Jong Un's half-brother

A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of Kim Jong Un's half-brother, Malaysian police said.
She was detained Wednesday at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 carrying a Vietnamese travel document.
Earlier, South Korea's intelligence committee said two Asian women were suspected of murdering Kim Jong Nam, who died soon after being attacked at the same airport.
Investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy on his body.
Kim is believed to have been poisoned, South Korea's National Assembly Intelligence Committee Chairman Lee Cheol Woo told a press briefing Wednesday.
Lee did not say how Kim was poisoned or how South Korea obtained the information. According to CNN's Will Ripley, who is in Pyongyang, Kim's death has not been publicized in North Korea and is unlikely to be, given political sensitivities.
Kim was boarding a flight to the island of Macau, a Chinese territory, to visit his family when he was attacked, Lee said.

Trump aides were in constant touch with senior Russian officials during campaign

High-level advisers close to then-presidential nominee Donald Trump were in constant communication during the campaign with Russians known to US intelligence, multiple current and former intelligence, law enforcement and administration officials tell CNN.
President-elect Trump and then-President Barack Obama were both briefed on details of the extensive communications between suspected Russian operatives and people associated with the Trump campaign and the Trump business, according to US officials familiar with the matter.
Flynn scrambles White House

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo [Photo credit: dailypost.ng]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described as his saddest the day he appeared before the military tribunal that tried him for alleged complicity in a coup against late former military dictator, Sani Abacha.

Mr. Obasanjo disclosed on Tuesday this while leading a morning devotion to mark Valentine’s Day at his Presidential Hilltop residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

“My saddest day was when I sat in front of a military panel set up by late former Head of State, Sani Abacha to try me over a phantom coup, and sentenced to death and later commuted to 30 years imprisonment,” he said.

There is hunger, poverty in Nigeria – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday admitted there is hunger and poverty in Nigeria.

Speaking in Abuja, the Speaker acknowledged that Nigerians can no longer cater for their needs in the face of the prevailing economic situation.

He, however, assured that the legislature is working towards alleviating the sufferings of Nigerians.

Dogara said, “Going by the report of the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, economic recession is already with us.

“The double quarters of negative growth, high level of inflation, worsening purchasing power of the Naira and the increasing levels of unemployment are all strong indicators that all is not well.

“Today, some of our people can no longer afford to feed. Some school children are dropping out of school due to inability of parents to pay school fees.

“Transportation, power, healthcare are difficult for the ordinary citizens.

“There is general anguish on the faces of Nigerians due to poverty and hunger.

“We cannot continue to lament. The problems are well known. At this point in time, it is the solutions that matters more and that is what should engage our attention.

“As a parliament, we are committed to ensuring that the sufferings being experienced by ordinary Nigerians are alleviated.

“These challenges may appear too difficult to surmount but the good news is that they are surmountable.

“Other nations have surmounted greater economic challenges in the past and Nigeria’s case cannot be different.’’
source:http://dailypost.ng/2017/02/15/hunger-poverty-nigeria-dogara/

Amaechi is a lucifer, psychiatric patient – Wike reacts to APC meeting with Osinbajo

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has berated the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state for organizing another stakeholders meeting with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, a day after the town hall meeting held in Government House.

Governor Wike expressed his displeasure while receiving leaders of the APC from Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local government area led by Chief Ofili Enebeli, who were defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The Governor said the meeting which was organized by the leaders of the APC in the state was ill-conceived and aimed at further straining the peace in the state.

He also said he felt a level of satisfaction seeing former Governor Rotimi Amaechi return to Government House after allegedly leaving it in shambles.

China awards Trump valuable new trademark

The government of China awarded U.S. President Donald Trump valuable rights to his own name this week, in the form of a 10-year trademark for construction services.

The registration became official on Feb. 14 and was published in a trademark registration announcement on the website of China's Trademark Office on Wednesday.

This may well be the first foreign trademark to be handed to Trump during his presidency, but is unlikely to be the last. In China alone he has 49 pending trademark applications and 77 marks already registered in his own name, most of which will come up for renewal during his term.

Biography Of Olayode Juliana Aka Toyo Baby

Olayode Juliana aka Toyo baby is a Nollywood Actress, Writer, TV Presenter best known for her exceptional role in ‘Jenifa’s diary’.

Stargist.com presents you with a biography on Olayode Juliana.

Read below:

Early Life

Juliana, the last girl in a family of eight was born and brought up in Lagos. Juliana is from Ogun State. She worships at The Ark, a church for young adults and is a proud advocate of sexual purity. She is yet to attend a university.

Career

She clinched the role in ‘Jenifa’s Diary’ after attending the audition. She learned bout the audition via a broadcast message on one of the social media platforms. She had been on four sets before ‘Jenifa’s Diary’.

Juliana has featured in a few movies after Jenifa’s Diary.

Awards & Nominations

In 2016, Juliana won the award of the Best Actress of the year from the department of Theatre Arts from the Federal University and also received an award for Next Rated Act (Movie) from Tush Awards.

Endorsements

Olayode bagged an ambassadorial deal with VV Hair Nigeria.

Relationship Status

She is currently unmarried.

SOURCE:http://stargist.com/nigerian_celebrity/olayode-juliana-biography-olayode-juliana-wikipedia-olayode-juliana-profile-about-olayode-juliana/

Selena Gomez Gives The Weeknd $30k Bday Surprise ... But Skips the Party

Selena Gomez missed out on The Weeknd's 27th birthday bash ... even though she picked up the nearly $30,000 tab for her bf.

Former NHL star Mike Comrie -- once married to Hilary Duff -- is under investigation by the LAPD for allegedly raping a woman at his L.A. home, but he claims it was consensual ... TMZ has learned.

Primate Ayodele is my brother – Sultan of Sokoto reveals

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has revealed that the Servant of God at INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele is ‘a brother.’

The Sultan also lauded Ayodele’s support for the Muslim community.

Abubakar III disclosed this on Tuesday during Ayodele’s birthday celebration at the church’s Isolo premises in Lagos state.

Arik suspends flights to London, Johannesburg

Passengers flying to Johannesburg and London can no longer use Arik Air, as the airline announced suspension of flight operations to those routes on Tuesday.

The new management of the airline said it decided to suspend operations in the two cities to be able to “carry out thorough assessment of situation” in the company.

The Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) took over Arik “in order to restore sanity to the aviation industry”.

Adeosun: Cost of operating TSA is not sustainable but it’s here to stay

Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, says the cost of operating the treasury single account (TSA) centrally, is not sustainable.

Describing the TSA as an important reform of the current administration, she maintained that the policy had come to stay.

Senate queries Lai Mohammed: How can you raise only N620k from culture sector?

The senate on Tuesday queried Lai Mohammed, minister of information, culture and tourism, over the poor revenue generated from the culture and entertainment industry in 2016 and misappropriation of funds.

During a budget defence session on Tuesday, the senate committee on culture and tourism lamented that the ministry presented only N620,000 as total revenue generated in 2016.

FG: So far, we’ve moved N5.24trn into TSA

Ali Ahmed Idris, the accountant-general of the federation, on Tuesday, said a total sum of N5.24trn had been “mopped up” into the treasury single account (TSA).

Idris also disclosed that over 20,000 accounts with deposit money banks belonging to ministries, departments and agencies have been closed down since the inception of the TSA.

Idris made this known while speaking at the opening session of a two-day retreat on TSA.

Full details of the 2017 budget- Nigeria

According to the budget office of the federation, the budget for the year 2017 aspresented to the senate is 20.4% higher than 2016 budget.

The budget is tag budget of recovery.
Budget size of N7.2tn

(20.4% higher than 2016 estimates)

Assumptions, projections

Benchmark crude oil price – $42.5 per barrel
Oil production estimate – 2.2 million barrels per day
Average exchange rate – N305 to the US dollar.
Aggregate revenue available to fund the federal budget is N4.94tn
Deficit – N2.36tn (about 2.18% of GDP)
The deficit will be financed mainly by borrowing which is projected to be about N2.32tn.
067tn of borrowing will be sourced from external sources while, N1.254tn will be borrowed from the domestic market.

BREAKING: President Buhari condoles with ex-Civil Service head Fika over wife's death

President Muhammadu Buhari has called Nigeria to condole with former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Dr. Adamu Fika over the death of his wife Hajiya Tasallah Fika.

Presidential media aide Garba Shehu confirmed the call in a brief statement on Tuesday, February 14 morning.

The former Reds striker believes the Swede is the finest frontman in the Premier League and a player whose qualities would improve any team

John Aldridge considers Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to be the Premier League’s finest frontman and a player of the ilk that Liverpool are crying out for.

The Swede has slotted seamlessly into English football following his arrival at Old Trafford as a free agent last summer.

'Ibrahimovic reminds me of Cantona'

Full text of Acting President, Osinbajo’s speech at Niger-Delta stakeholders interactive session

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday highlighted some of the reasons responsible for the current economic recession ravaging Nigeria.

Speaking during a stakeholder interactive session in Rivers State, the acting President pointed out that corruption by the past administration, activities of Niger Delta militants among others were responsible for the hardship currently being faced by Nigerians.

Osinbajo is currently in the state to interact with leaders of the oil rich region which is aimed at finding a lasting solution to the crisis in the area.

St Etienne coach Christophe Galtier has told the Daily Telegraph that Zlatan Ibrahimovic reminds him of Manchester United legend Eric Cantona.

Ibrahimovic, 35, is enjoying an impressive debut season at Old Trafford, having scored 20 goals in all competitions since joining on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.

Shandong Luneng have denied that they are attempting to sign Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, saying he "is not our cup of tea."

With two weeks of the Chinese transfer window remaining, Super League clubs have been linked with numerous big name players from Europe and South America.

Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said he attempted to sign Virgil van Dijk during his time at Anfield, only for the move to be knocked back by the club.

Southampton defender Van Dijk has been linked with a big-money move in recent months following an impressive season prior to suffering an ankle injury.

Chelsea forward Diego Costa is not learning Chinese in his spare time, teammate Cesar Azpilicueta said as he addressed "rumours" that his fellow Spain international could move to the Chinese Super League.

Nigeria Police invite SaharaReporters Publisher, Sowore, again

The Nigeria police on Monday again invited the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, to a meeting on Thursday with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigations Department(SCID) in Lagos.

The invitation, which came in the form of a text message, did not disclose the purpose of the meeting. It merely invited Mr. Sowore and his colleagues to meet with the police authorities for an interview at 10a.m at the SCID headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos.

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Nick Cannon attends Harper's Bazaar's celebration of "ICONS By Carine Roitfeld" presented by Infor, Laura Mercier, and Stella Artois at The Plaza Hotel on September 9, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar)

Nick Cannon's got some beef with his "America's Got Talent" bosses, and he's leaving the show as a result.
The comedian on Monday said he intends to vacate his position as host after being "threatened with termination" by executives at NBC as a result of jokes made at the show's expense on his Showtime comedy special.
"I find myself in a dark place having to make a decision that I wish I didn't have to, but as a man, an artist, and a voice for my community I will not be silenced, controlled or treated like a piece of property," Cannon wrote in a lengthy Facebook post. "There is no amount of money worth my dignity

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Youths Renaissance has advised US President, Donald Trump to ignore accusations that President Muhammadu Buhari is a killer of Christians.

A statement by Collins Edwin, APC Youths Renaissance criticised the reaction of former Aviation Minisiter, Femi Fani-Kayode, to the phone conversation between Buhari and Trump.

Rumor has it Adele may be a married woman. Her acceptance speech for Album of the Year at the Grammys included an exciting surprise:

No plans to increase taxes, says FG

Udoma Udoma, minister of budget and national planning, says the federal government has no intention of increasing taxes.

In a statement signed by Akpandem James, Udoma’s media adviser, the minister said the government is working towards broadening its tax revenue base.

Tinubu: To say I didn’t visit Buhari is simply crazy

Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), says it is crazy for anyone to insinuate that he did not visit President Muhammadu Buhari in London, United Kingdom.

The former Lagos state governor had last week visited the President in the company of Bisi Akande, chairman, APC board of trustees.

EXCLUSIVE: N125m ‘invisible’ house rented for senate president

A N125 million building purportedly rented for Senate President Bukola Saraki by the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) could not be traced by TheCable after several searches.

And, curiously, nobody is willing to comment on the mystery as all the key players in the affair refused to pick calls or reply SMS from TheCable.

The property is said to be located at Plot 973, Mban Close, off Pope John Paul Street, Maitama, Abuja, rented at N50 million per year on a two-year tenancy, with fees and VAT bringing the total cost to N125 million.

Garba Shehu: I don’t think Buhari is enjoying an extended vacation

Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, says President Muhammadu Buhari is no longer enjoying his stay outside the country.

Buhari is currently in London for a vacation, and medical checks.

His absence has sparked controversies, with some criticising the president’s decision to seek medical attention in a foreign country.

PDP will win in 2019 – Jonathan

The Peoples Democratic Party remains Nigeria’s strongest and biggest party despite losing the 2015 presidential election, and will win the next general election, former President Goodluck Jonathan has said.

Mr. Jonathan said current efforts at reforming the party are “a clear sign” the PDP will win in 2019.

The former president said this on Monday in Abuja while receiving a report from the Strategy Review and Inter-Party Affairs Committee of the PDP.

'I brought Ronaldo to Italy to sign' - Di Marzio explains how Juventus missed out on Madrid star

Wayne Rooney Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United Premier League

The Ballon d'Or holder was close to joining the Serie A champions at just 17 years old, but the deal fell through as Marcelo Diaz refused to leave

Falz a.k.a Falz the bahd guy is a popular Nigerian rapper, actor and songwriter who came into limelight in 2014 after launching himself into the music industry in 2011.

Adokiye Kyrian popularly known as just Adokiye is a peace ambassador, architect, singer and actress. The singer declared sometime ago that she is a virgin and was ready to lose it to top singer Davido.

This declaration came shortly after she was highly criticized when she offered to be deflowered by Boko Haram terrorists, in exchange for the release of the kidnapped Chibok girls.

Breaking: President Trump to call President Buhari in London

President Donald Trump is expected to speak with President Muhammadu Buhari and President Jacob Zuma of South Africa as part of the Africa Day celebration.

Popular Nigerian pastor Ashimolowo’s church under investigation over alleged fraud

A City of London police spokesman confirmed the launch of criminal investigations into the investment of the church in a Ponzi scheme ran by former Charlton footballer Richard Rufus

- Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo was not directly involved in the investment which was carried out by trustees who were later accused of not investigating Rufus' claims properly

- KICC says it believed that the trustees made a grave mistake but acted in the good interest of the church

- No arrests have been made yet

Arsenal capable of beating Bayern Munich in UCL - Shkodran Mustaf

Shkodran Mustafi believes Arsenal can beat Bayern Munich "if they play to their potential" in their Champions League round-of-16 tie in Munich on Wednesday.

Mustafi, a World Cup winner with Germany in 2014, told Sky Sports News Deutschland: "We know that Bayern will be a difficult game, but we also know that if we play to our potential we can beat Bayern."

Mustafi, 24, had a brief spell on trial with the German champions as a youngster, but opted to join Hamburg instead. Following spells at Everton and Sampdoria, Arsenal secured the central defender's services last summer from Valencia for a reported fee of €41 million.

Sadio Mane's agent has dismissed suggestions that the Liverpool forward rejected a summer move to Tottenham Hotspur due to his wage demands.

Mane scored twice as Liverpool ended Tottenham's 11-match unbeaten run with a 2-0 victory at Anfield on Saturday, moving the Reds to within a point of second-place Spurs.

In the summer, a source told ESPN FC that Tottenham tried to sign Mane from Southampton and Newcastle United midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, but both players ended up at Liverpool after Spurs were put off by their transfer fees and wage demands.

Mane cost £30 million and is paid a reported £130,000-a-week -- more than any Tottenham player -- while Wijnaldum could eventually cost Liverpool £25m.

However, Mane's agent Bjorn Bezemer told the Guardian that the Senegal international received similar offers from five clubs but opted for Liverpool for the chance to work with manager Jurgen Klopp.

"Sadio had five offers in the summer and financially all of them were good," Bezemer said.

"We wanted the right team, with the right coach at the right moment to arrive at the next level. That is the reason Sadio went to Anfield."

source: ESPN

Apo Six – Justice delayed again, as court adjourns till March 9

A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday adjourned till March 9, the final judgement in the case of alleged extra-judicial killings of six Igbo traders by the police in Abuja in 2005.

Five police officers were found culpable in the killings and are facing trial.

Judgement had been set to be delivered on Monday, 11 years after the act.

Justice Ishaq Bello of the FCT High Court, however, failed to deliver judgement and adjourned the suit.

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has backed Manchester City wonder kid Gabriel Jesus to replace Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.

Jesus has been a revelation since joining City from Palmeiras in January and has notched up three goals in two matches for the English giants.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says "nothing is done'' with regards to his Manchester United future, but claims he has fulfilled the option needed to extend his contract.

The 35-year-old arrived in the summer on a one-year deal with the option of another season, although the make-up of that extension clause is shrouded in mystery.

On Friday, United boss Jose Mourinho said he was convinced Ibrahimovic would still be at Old Trafford when 2017-18 got under way, but the 20-goal striker is giving little away just yet.

Politicians spend their money on girls – Jonathan’s aide, Deji Adeyanju

According to the Former Director of New Media for the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Deji Adeyanju, has accused PDP politicians of spending more money on girls than media campaign.
On his Twitter handle ‏@adeyanjudeji, he said, “People are complaining about Buhari Media Centre, PDP too are talking.

PDP politicians will rather give girls money than work on their media.
“How does this amount to me defending corruption?

“Most of you APC & Buhari supporters are brainless,” he tweeted.

Deji Adeyanju1

source:http://dailypost.ng/2017/02/13/pdp-politicians-spend-money-girls-jonathans-aide-deji-adeyanju/

A former Governor in Nigeria (James Ibori) says I am NOT a thief

James Ibori, former governor of Delta state, says the biggest concern he had while serving a jail sentence in the UK was how his people were coping in his absence.

Speaking in his hometown of Oghara during a special thanksgiving service organised in his honour, Ibori said those behind his travails had the intention of keeping him away from his people.

He appreciated his supporters for the love shown to him, saying he had always known that “a day like this would come”.

‘Women Who Wear Trousers, Men Who Plait Their Hair Are Going Straight To Hell’ – Pastor Muoka Of Lord Chosen Church

Women fond of wearing male wears like trousers have been warned to desist it from wearing such or else they won’t inherit the kingdom of God.

The General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka who said this on Sunday while addressing a large crowd of worshipers at the just concluded International crusade titled; ‘From Sorrow To Joy’ at the Chosen Revival Ground, ljesha, Lagos also warned women to desist from adorning their bodies with artificial makeups, as such unholy practices were sins against God.

Xenophobia: Angry South Africans burn houses of Nigerians

At least 15 houses either belonging or rented by immigrants, especially Nigerians, have been burnt by angry residents in Rosettenvile, south of Johannesburg.

The residents are reported to be angry that foreign nationals had turned the neighbourhood into a drug haven.

According to Africa Review, some shops belonging to foreign nationals in the area were also looted on Sunday.

‘She Should Be Running For Her Life Not Senate’ – Nigerians React To Reports Patience Jonathan Would Run For Senate In 2019

The social media space is currently agog with reactions from Nigerians about reports that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s wife, Patience would run for Senate in the 2019 General elections.

Though the reports have not been confirmed, it has nonetheless got people talking that Dame Patience Jonathan might be representing Rivers East Senatorial District in Rivers State if elected in 2019 assuming the reports are true.

See the reactions below;

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