Borno State Government says they only received N345 million to help IDPs

The Borno Government says it has so far received cash donations of N345 million for the upkeep of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state.

Governor Kashim Shettima stated this while speaking with journalists in Maiduguri on Sunday.

He said the state never received any cash donation from international donors for IDPs in the last four years.

“I want to say that many Nigerians may be shocked to know that a total of N345 million is the overall amount received as cash donation by the state government from May 2011 to date,” he said.

MASSOB Calls for Referendum

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has renewed its earlier call for a referendum for Biafra separation from Nigeria.

MASSOB, in a press statement issued on Sun­day by its Leader, Uchenna Madu, argued that refer­endum remained the only solution to the various agitations for self determi­nation by different people groups in the country.

The pro- Biafra group advised the President Mu­hammadu Buhari-led Fed­eral Government to better brace up for a referendum as recently done by the Brit­ish government instead of the unnecessary clamping down on agitators.

(PHOTOS) Former President Goodluck Jonathan Returns to Nigeria

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan arrived back in Nigeria after an international speaking tour. He was welcomed at the Port Harcourt airport and was received by Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike.

(PHOTO) Jhene Aiko and Big Sean kiss passionate on stage

Jhene Aiko shared a passionate kiss with Big Sean while they were on stage. Well, the big about this story is that Jhene is stilled married to Oladipo Omishore aka Dot da Genius... So is something brewing we don't know about?

HELP! How Do I Tell My Husband He is Not the Father of ‘Our’ Son?

I am so ashamed of this and it has made my life unbearable for me. I’m suicidal and I just don’t know how to fix this mess. I have a three-year-old son, when I got pregnant I thought my son was for my main man and not my other boyfriend.

I was proud to be pregnant and never had worries about who the father of my baby was.

When I got pregnant I was sure the baby was his cos I dumped the other guy and later he died.

However, the problem started recently when I found out my husband has a daughter who was born 7 months after my son and the girl just resembles my husband like a photocopy and I started seeing the difference in my son who suddenly looks nothing like my husband.

Kidnapped Babcock Graduate finally released, Two Friends in custody

Babcock University graduate, Justina Anochie, who was kidnapped by gunmen last Sunday, has regained her freedom.

The Ogun State Police Command said it arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnap, adding that the abductors dropped her off in Odogbolu area of the state on Friday when they realized the police were closing in on them.

The police said no ransom was paid for her release. However, a source said money was paid to the kidnappers, adding that she was in good health.

Justina finished her studies at the Babcock University in June, 2016. She was reported to have returned to her private residence in the university community, where some gunmen kidnapped her.

How EFCC Finally arrested Omisore over N1.3 Billion NSA fund

Several months after being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore, was yesterday arrested by the operatives of the commission in Abuja.

The top Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,  bigwig was taken into EFCC custody in Abuja for questioning and there were indications last night he might be arraigned in court over the receipt of N1.3 billion by three firms allegedly owned by him from the former National Adviser to the President, Sambo Dasuki.

According to the commission, the money was moved from the ONSA and paid into the accounts of firms linked to a former Defence Minister, Musiliu Obanikoro and his sons, before being transferred to the company linked to Omisore. *Omisore The former deputy governor has since denied any wrongdoing and filed a suit against the EFCC for declaring him wanted while he is in court to challenge the agency for its infringement on his fundamental rights. A spokesman for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest of Omisore but did not give details. He only said the former Senator was arrested in his house in Abuja and taken into custody.

Payet says win against Iceland was France´s best performance at Euro 2016

Dimitri Payet feels France's 5-2 quarter-final win over Iceland was their best performance at Euro 2016 so far.

Didier Deschamps' men failed to impress in the group stages, before recording a hard-fought victory over Republic of Ireland in the round of 16.

The tournament hosts were in fine form on Sunday, though, as France comfortably brushed Iceland aside to set up a semi-final showdown against Germany. 

TV Presenter, Jumai Shaba and husband welcome a baby boy

TV presenter and model Jumai Shaba and husband Ade Rosiji have welcomed their first child and he is a boy. The Christian vlogger announced the good news on Instagram today"God has Blessed me and my family with a beautiful baby Boy... I Love Being a New Mommy." The couple got married in Dubai on February, 2016.

PHOTO: Nigeria Military Priest oversee Service with AK47 by his side

This photo was reportedly taken at St. James Catholic Cathedral, Military Base, Yobe State. Asides Borno and Adamawa state, Yobe state has also witnessed a high number of Boko Haram attacks in recent times.

Nwankwo Kano and his beautiful wife, Amara celebrate 12th Wedding Anniversary

Football Legend Kanu Nwankwo aka Papilo and his wife, Amara are celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary today. Kanu shared a message to himself and Amara via Social Media. 

He wrote,

Man allegedly shot his Housemaid in Kano (PHOTOS)

Read the story as shared by the Facebook user, IG Wala. He wrote

This woman was allegedly shot by the man that she is working in his house as a maid. The man named Jamilu (with a traditional title as Barden Kano) is said to be from a royal family in Kano but lives in Barnawa Area of Kaduna. In my attempt to know the story behind this photos. I spoke with a Lawyer/Activist in Kaduna who was following up this matter and this is what he said to me: 

President Buhari says he won’t marginalise any part of the country

President Buhari today said his administration will not marginalize any section, tribe or region in the country. He gave the assurance while speaking at the Ramadan dinner hosted in his honor by the Emir of Daura, Farouk Umar Farouk, in Daura, Katsina state. Speaking in Hausa, President Buhari said his government will consider issues objectively and no action will be taken against any section of the country on the basis of prejudice.

Lagos State Governor Ambode doing some analysis Lagos Derby Match

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was pictured today doing some pitchside analysis of the Lagos derby between NPFL sides MFM F.C and Ikorodu United. Mountain of Fire Ministries thrashed Ikorodu United 3-1.

Aisha Buhari gift N30m Cash Support To Abducted Chibok Girls’ Parents

The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has presented about N30 million cash support to parents of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls in Borno State.

The wife of the president, represented by Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima’s wife, Hajiya Nana, presented the cash to the parents at a ceremony in Maiduguri, the state capital on Sunday.

According to Mrs. Buhari, the gesture was aimed at assisting the parents with some financial support towards alleviating their sufferings.

She noted that the presentation was in fulfillment of her promise to assist the less privileged and victims of insurgency in the North East.

German Mario Gomez out of Euro 2016

Germany striker Mario Gomez has been ruled out of the rest of Euro 2016 with a torn hamstring.

Gomez - scorer of two goals in France - was replaced after 72 minutes of Germany's quarter-final victory over Italy on Saturday, with a subsequent MRI scan revealing the extent of the injury.

In addition, Bastian Schweinsteiger (knee) and Sami Khedira (thigh) also picked up injuries, casting doubt over their involvement in Thursday's semi-final against France or Iceland.

Mats Hummels says they didn´t take penalties like a German team

Mats Hummels conceded the penalties Germany took in their shoot-out win over Italy on Saturday were not typical of the national team.

The world champions earned a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2016 by winning 6-5 on penalties after extra time had ended with the teams locked at 1-1.

Thomas Muller, Mesut Ozil and Bastian Schweinsteiger all missed for Germany, with Simone Zaza, Graziano Pelle Leonardo Bonucci unsuccessful for Italy before Matteo Darmian's failure allowed Jonas Hector to seal victory in an epic shootout.

Entertain first, win trophies later - Guardiola tells Man City players

Pep Guardiola has told Manchester City's squad that playing with style remains his most important ambition after he was presented to the club's supporters.

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach were presented to fans at an event on Sunday and he led a Q&A as he begins his three-year contract with City.

Guardiola stressed he would not waver from his beliefs that supporters must be entertained in the pursuit of silverware.

Mikel will represent Nigeria at the Olympics - Siasia confirms

Mikel Obi, Kenneth Omeruo and Daniel Akpeyi are available for Nigeria’s U23 at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, coach Samson Siasia has confirmed.

The tactician has raised the alarm on the refusal of European clubs to release players needed to prosecute the competition, but the former Super Eagles handler has confirmed the participation of the trio.

France defeat Iceland (5-2) to setup cracker with Germany in #EURO2016 Semi-final

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#EURO2016 France makes History after scoring Four goals in First Half against Iceland

Goals from Olivier Giroud, Paul Pogba, Dimitri Payet and Antoine Griezmann put the hosts 4-0 up at half-time in Sunday's quarter-final clash, making history in the process

France blew Iceland away with an impressive first-half performance that sees them 4-0 up at half-time, setting a European Championship record in the process.

Bale and Ronaldo will put friendship aside – Coleman

There will be no love lost between Real Madrid team-mates Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo when Wales face Portugal in Wednesday’s Euro 2016 semi-final, Welsh manager Chris Coleman said on Sunday. 

The clash between 26-year-old Bale, the tournament’s joint-top scorer with three goals, and Portuguese superstar Ronaldo, 31, will be the intriguing subplot to the game in Lyon. 

While Coleman said that the game will be decided by several factors, he knows that the Wales number 11 and Portugal number seven will be the centre of attention. 

Man City new signing Ilkay Gundogan confirms Squad number

The Manchester Evening News reports that the £21million midfielder will take the number previously worn by Sergio Aguero - before his switch to No.10 last term.

Ilkay Gundogan has revealed that he will wear the No.16 shirt at Manchester City next season.

Gundogan has joined City from Borussia Dortmund this summer, the German international becoming Guardiola's first signing at the Etihad.

Ijaw Youths condemn Niger Delta Avengers Renewed Pipeline Bombings

In a swift reaction to the renew bombing by members of Niger Delta Avengers, the IYC in a statement by its spokesperson, Eric Omare, decried that the attacks were a setback to ongoing peace talks. 

He called on the group to halt attacks on oil installations to pave way for meaningful dialogue. 

The statement read: 

Kidnapped PDP chieftain rescued by Police in Abia

Police Personnel of the Safer Highway Patrol team under Aba Area Command has successfully rescued a chieftain and former Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Ukpai Ukairo from kidnappers’ den.

Ukairo who is the southeast legal adviser of the PDP was said to have been heading to Aba after a meeting of the party in Umuahia, the state capital when the armed men numbering five attacked him.

The Nation gathered that his Personal Assistant and driver that were kidnapped alongside the PDP lawyer have also regained their freedom and reunited with their families unhurt and without any payment of ransom.

Messi will be staying at Barcelona - Pep Guardiola Confirms

New Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has dismissed the possibility of luring Lionel Messi from Barcelona during his tenure.

Guardiola made this known at his unveiling at a fans’ event on Sunday, where he also held a Q&A session with supporters.

The former Barcelona coach was asked by a fan if he had any plans of bringing Lionel Messi to the club.

Uche Ogah reveal why court confirmed him governor of Abia state

Monday Ubani, the legal representative to the Abia state Governor-elect, Uche Ogah, over the weekend, said that his client filed the suit which ousted the state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, after it was discovered that Ikpeazu had manipulated details of his tax payments.

Speaking with newsmen in Lagos, Ubani explained the rationale behind the suit and that Ogah will be sworn in despite the fact that the state’s chief judge, Justice Theresa Uzokwe, has gone into hiding.

Ubani gave detailed explanation on the suit, the rationale for the ruling and why INEC was compelled to issue a certificate of return to Uche Ogah.

"We won’t miss you" Labour Party tells Chief Great Ogboru

Labour Party on Sunday said it was not bothered by the defection of its Delta State governorship candidate in the 2015 general election, Chief Great Ogboru and his followers to the All Progressives Congress, saying “we wish him goodbye.”

The party also challenged the Presidency and APC to make known to the public how much has been recovered so far from persons indicted in the fight against corruption.

Chairman of LP in the Federal Capital Territory, Joseph Ndirang, tabled these demands in an interview with journalists in Abuja.

According to him, there were many policies the APC-led government which urgently needed to be addressed to rescue the dwindling economy.

Nigeria Ahmed Musa on a verge on joining Leicester City

Premier League champions Leicester City are to sign Nigerian international attacking midfielder Ahmed Musa from Russian champions CSKA Moscow for $21 million (18.8 million euros).

Separately, Leicester announced earlier Sunday they had signed former France Under-21 midfielder Nampalys Mendy from Nice on a four-year deal, as they bolster their squad for a tilt at the Champions League.

Jang dares Lalong to publish any document where I endorsed grazing reserve

The immediate past Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau North, Jonah Jang, has challenged the Simon Lalong led administration in the State to publish any document where he endorsed grazing reserves for the State throughout his eight years as governor.

Jang in a press statement signed by his Media Aide, Clinton Garuba, made available to journalists in Jos, Sunday, said, “It is unfortunate that Plateau State has found itself with a government that is willing to sacrifice its future in the mould of the Biblical Esau who forfeited his birth right for a meal of porridge.”

It reads, “The attention of the Senator representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Senator Jonah David Jang has been drawn to remarks made by the Plateau State Governor, Barr. Simon Bako Lalong to the effect that he (Senator Jang) was responsible for the protests that greeted the APC Government’s policy on grazing reserve, ranching or is it livestock whatever.