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Monday 13 March 2017

PDP Crisis: Makarfi committee accused of collecting N50m monthly from governors


The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday in Abuja accused the sacked national caretaker committee under the leadership of Senator Ahmed Makarfi of collecting N50m monthly subvention from governors of the party.

It alleged that this was why the members of the committee which had been outlawed by the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, were unwilling to let go.

Ex-Minister of Petroleum, Diezani moved $115.01m, gave Belgore, Sulaiman N450m


An official of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Timothy Olaobaju, on Monday, narrated how a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, stashed a sum of $115,010,000 in the bank with subsequent instruction to change it into naira and distribute it among individuals in the 36 states of the federation.

Among the beneficiaries, Olaobaju said, were a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Dele Belgore; and a former Minister of National Planning, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, who both received N450m.

Truck conveying cows, passengers plunge into river leaves 15 people death


Fifteen persons lost their lives in Adamawa on Sunday when a truck conveying cows and passengers lost control on a bridge and fell into a drying river.

The Adamawa Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Adetunji, confirmed the figure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Monday.

Adele Stop Performance After A Fan Suffers From Cardiac Arrest In Sydney


Multiple Grammy Award winner, Adele had no choice but to stop a concert in Sydney after a female fan had a heart attack during live performance and emergency services were called.

A 47-year-old woman had collapsed from a cardiac arrest during Adele’s concert in the ANZ stadium and taken to the hospital during her performance on Friday, March 10, 2017.

Toke Makinwa new look has got fans talking (See Photos)


Media personality, Toke Makinwa shared the photos above which show a significant weight loss ... Most of her fans think she is looking too skinny and needs to add some weight.

See some reactions below:

Police gun down two armed robbers in fierce battle after allegedly stealing N105, 000


Two robbery suspects belonging to a three-man gang have been killed by officers of the Bayelsa state police command.

They were shot dead after they allegedly robbed a supermarket in Yenagoa and carted away the sum of N105,000.

A police team from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) arrived the robbery scene following a distress call and immediately engaged the robbers in a gunfight which resulted in fatal injuries to two members of the three-man gang.

Nigerian Navy dismiss officer nabbed with Indian hemp


A Naval personnel allegedly found in possession of 14.5 kilogrammes of Indian Hemp (cannabis sativa) has been dismissed and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for prosecution.

According to a statement signed and issued by spokesperson of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft, Lieutenant Elizabeth Ibrahim, the officer was dismissed after he was arrested with the substance, summarily tried, and found guilty of the offence.

Apostle Suleman: There can be smoke without fire – Reno Omokri


Former Special Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Electronic Media, Reno Omokri, has berated those condemning Apostle Johnson Suleman over his alleged romance with Canada based singer, Stephanie Otobo, stressing that there can be smoke without fire.

Reacting to the allegation, Omokri said Nigerians were too hasty in their judgement of the case.

Mikel Obi convinced Tianjin TEDA will start scoring soon


Tianjin TEDA captain, John Obi Mikel, has expressed his confidence that the club will find their goal-scoring form soon.

TEDA have failed to score in their opening two fixtures in the Chinese Super League this season.

They were beaten 2-0 by Shandong Luneng in the first game and held to a goalless draw away to Jiangsu Suning on Friday.

Amina Mohammed Says Gender Equality Will Take 170 Years


It will take 170 years to achieve economic equality between women and men, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has said.

Mohammed, in her message to the Youth Forum of the Commission on the Status of Women, ahead of the International Commission on the Status of Women, said women and girls were being forced to confront higher obstacles to opportunity than men and boys.

Jeez! Teacher Blinds JSS Student With Cane


A teenager, Raliya Suleiman, a Junior Secondary School (JSS) student of Government Secondary School, Kachai, has lost sight in her right eye after a teacher hit the eye with his cane.

Raliya was allegedly flogged by a teacher in the school, one Moses Aura, because she came to school late on 23th February, 2017. The cane hit her right eye and has resulted to permanent eye damage.

Miracle Worker! Pastor Steals 5 Laptops At A Seminar In Lagos, Arrested By RRS During Service


This is no longer funny ... People using the term 'Men of God' to commit crimes which is so embarrassing to the body of Christ ... God help the church.

 Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos Police Command, have arrested a 47-year-old man, Pastor Ikemefuna Aje, who allegedly stole during a seminar organised for internet brand managers at a hotel in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.

Federal Government bans helicopter shuttle from Kaduna to Abuja


The National Security Adviser, Babagana Munguno, has banned the planned helicopter shuttle service from Kaduna to Abuja by some helicopter companies.

In a memo banning the move, Munguno said, “In view of the closure of the airport, air travelers will be required to travel by road/train to Abuja from Kaduna International Airport. This will undoubtedly cause constraints on the movement of some passengers who will aim to travel using other means, notably the use of commercial ferry helicopters.

Nigerian Man Grabs His Wife’s Butt In Their Wedding Photos


A Nigerian accountant and entrepreneur simply identified as Femi, apparently, couldn’t hide his sensual feelings for his wife’s butt while posing for their wedding photos.

The excited groom decided to take a handful of her behind while smiling in the process after tying the knot with her.

Photos: Stunning Olajumoke step out with her manager, Victoria Nkong for an event


To mark one year anniversary in the spotlight, a year since her transformation from a bread seller to model and multi-brand ambassador, Olajumoke Orisaguna got hosted by Thenetng.

She stepped out elegantly with her manager Victoria Nkong for the event. See more photos after the cut:

So scary! See Massive Snake That Crept Out Of A Lady’s Car While She Was Driving (Photos)


Kristina Dorsett, on Twitter, sharing the photos, said her mother almost crashed her car after she saw a snake crawl out from her air vent.

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Julius Agwu's wife clap back at fans who attacked her for not smiling in family photo


Nigerians won't just see something and let it pass ... So, Comedian Julius Agwu had a family photo over the weekend as they went to church and the wife Ibiere didn't put up some glowing smile and a fan spotted it and concluded she was not happy.

Air Force Officer Who Killed His Colleague Over Jealousy Has Been Arrested (Photo)


The jealous Air Force personnel identified as Lieutenant Kalu who killed his colleague/girlfriend over an allegation of cheating (Miss it, Read Here) has been arrested and is currently in custody as seen in the picture below. The young man shot dead his colleague identified as Oladipupo Solape a.k.a Shomzy Shomzy yesterday morning in Markudi, Benue state capital this morning.

Woman Arrested For Using Her High Heel Shoe To Beat Husband To Death


A 32-year-old Zambian woman of Kampongwe area in Kapiri Mposhi district of Central Province has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband. Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo, revealed that the deceased who has been identified as Oliva Kalangwe aged 34 was initially assaulted by his wife on 26th February, 2017 at about 20:00 hours and that he reported the matter to police.

Referee who officiated Barcelona and PSG UCL return leg faces demotion


Reports in Spain claim that Deniz Aytekin may be removed from UEFA  Champions League duty following his display, which was marred by a number of controversial decisions, according to The Independent.

The German official’s decision not to award PSG a penalty when Javier Mascherano brought down Angel di Maria in the box has fallen under particular scrutiny.

Tyra Banks replaces Nick Cannon as America's Got Talent Host


Tyra Banks has replace Nick Cannon as the new host of America's Got Talent TV reality show.

Howie Mandel, who serves as one of the show's judges, made the announcement on Twitter on Sunday.

The veteran model replaces Nick Cannon, who has served as host of the show since 2009.

Finally, The Real Reason Behind Buhari’s Ill Health


The fact that President Muhammadu Buhari is back to Nigeria after a 51 day medical vacation is no longer news. The president arrived Nigeria early Friday March 10, 2017 via the Kaduna airport from where he went, by chopper, to Abuja.

He held a meeting with Vice president Yemi Osinbajo and others before retiring to his official quarters after quipping jocularly that the Vice President should keep acting while he continues to rest.

Channel’s TV Loses Major News Anchor, Sulaiman Aledeh To AriseTV


Sulaiman Aledeh, a Channels Television anchor and producer, has left the Lagos-based broadcaster for AriseTV.

Aledeh, 43, made his debut on AriseTV, owned by newspaper publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, on Saturday, March 12, 2017, reading the station’s 4:00 p.m. bulletin.

Mariah Carey's hairstylist nabbed with bag full of drugs


Mariah Carey's hairstylist, Danielle Priano was busted at the Buffalo Int'l Airport with several containers of illegal prescription drugs.

According to TMZ, Priano known for working with stars like Mariah Carey and J Lo was detained February 12 while attempting to board a flight to NYC. Nearly 400 Rx pills were found in her bag and purse.

Buhari Resumption: Handlers Leave President's Itinerary Blank For Today


President Muhammadu Buhari has nothing scheduled on his itinerary as he resumes work today.

A government official, who spoke to The PUNCH Newspaper on condition of anonymity, attributed the “blank” nature of the President’s schedule for Monday to the fact that Buhari only returned to the country on Friday.

Unbelievable! See What This Couple Were Filmed Doing On A Public Bus (Video)


A randy couple was filmed getting very close to each other on a public bus in full view of shocked passengers. The pair straddled one-another, simulated sex acts, and swigged from a bottle of beer. Onlookers filmed in horror as the pair gyrated their hips together and the woman even exposed her breast as the man kissed it. 

The pair also simulated sex acts while the bus moves through traffic.

Ooni of Ife declares 3-day fasting, prayers for peace


The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has declared fasting and prayers for three days to restore peace and harmony to Ile-Ife.

Oba Ogunwusi made the declaration through his Deputy, Oba Idowu Adediwura, the Obalufe of Ife kingdom, on Sunday in Ile-Ife, Oyo State.

Ed Sheeran will appear in season 7 of Game of Thrones


Grammy award singer, Ed Sheeran will appear in the seventh series of HBO fantasy drama, "Game of Thrones."

This was revealed by the show’s creators, David Benioff and DB Weiss, at an event at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

Why interest rate is high – CBN


The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, at the Vanguard Personality Awards, last weekend took time to explain why interest rate is still high.

He stated: “I sympathize with people when I hear the call on the CBN to reduce interest rates. I share their goal of a reduced single digit interest rate regime in Nigeria. But many people do not seem to understand that in times of high inflation, reducing interest rates make inflationary pressures much worse, with a second round effect of making economic growth even less possible.

#BBNaija: Bisola dumps TTT, makes out with Bally last night (Watch Video)


... And the BBNaija game continues last night as Bisola was spotted making out with Bally last night. She has moved from TTT to Bally as a 'giver'

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