Patriotic Nigerian returns money mistakenly transfered into her bank account

The woman pictured here Aderonle Ibiam returned the money that was mistakenly transferred to her bank account. According to a Facebook user, Afikpo Omoloma, she decided to send some money, via online to Aderonke but mistakenly pressed more zeros than she had intended.

"Then feeling good I said let me surprise other people and send something small to them, my people, it tells me insufficient balance. I shout, I look at my last transaction I shout more...Mind you I DO NOT KNOW THIS WOMAN I made this expensive mistake on. Jesus hahahahahaha. I just inboxed her. No reply yet. Na only God will help me if she will return my mula back. "

Explained! Why there are no Third Place Competition in #EURO2016

So I have received lots of messages asking when Germany will be playing Wales as the third place match of the Euros 2016. Well, instead of reply each of them one after the other, I decided to draught this article ... Hope it helps

HAS THERE BEEN A THIRD PLACE PLAYOFF AT THE EUROS?

Yes, the third place playoff was a regular fixture at the Euros from the first tournament in 1960 through to 1980.

France defender Patrice Evra relates #EURO2016 final with games of throne

Juventus and France's defender took to his Instagram to published a photo of himself kitted out in a full suit of armour, accompanying his snap with the line; 'working on the shooting of the last Game of Thrones ahahahahahah I love this game'. 

Dallas Shooting: Faces of the 5 Police officers killed by the sniper

A newlywed and a Navy veteran of three tours in Iraq were among the five Dallas police officers killed in a sniper ambush on Thursday night. The victims were identified on Friday by officials, relatives and the media as Dallas Police Department officers Senior Cpl. Lorne Ahrens, Officer Michael Krol, Sgt. Michael J. Smith, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) police officer Brent Thompson.

Gospel Singers, Eben And Jahdiel Shares Lovely Photo Of Their Baby Boy

Gospel singers, Eben and Jahdiel welcomed their second son, Joshua in the United States in June.

Imo State First Lady gift 2-bedroom furnished bungalow to Widow and her children

Wife of Imo State Governor, Mrs Nneoma Okorocha, handed over the keys to a fully furnished bungalow to a widow who has been living in an uncompleted building with her children. 

The photographer who shared the photo, Michael Omoboriowo wrote below:

Ex Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai spotted with Singer Yinka Ayefele

The singer and former Nigerian goalkeeper met at a radio station in Ibadan yesterday

"I think Mr President and his team have done a good job” - James Enwistle

The outgoing US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, has likened the difficulties faced by President Muhammadu Buhari to the problems faced by President Barack Obama of the USA when he first came to power.

According to The Nation, Entwistle said this while speaking in Abuja on Friday.

APC Chairman, Odigie-Oyegun says Nigeria’s presidential jets are available for hire

In this interview with JOHN ALECHENU, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, speaks about the challenges of managing the nation, President Buhari’s policies and other national issues. 

Read Excerpts from the interview below:

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has accused your party of being responsible for its leadership crisis. How do you respond to this?

President Buhari Appoints new Chief of Defense Intelligence

Following the myriad of security challenges facing the country particularly the resurgent militancy in the Niger Delta, the federal government has appointed a new Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) for the armed forces.

He is Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Saliu Usman. He takes over from Major General John Saduana Davies, who had been on acting Capacity since January this year, when the former CDI, Air Vice Marshal Monday Morgan retired.

According to the Armed Forces Statutes, the position of Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) which is the apex in the intelligence community is rotational among the services.

With the Army and the Navy serving their terms of three years, it fell to the Airforce but AVM Morgan who got appointed when President Mohammed Buhari assumed office in 2015, was caught up with (ROD), ‘run out date’ and had to retire.

President Buhari says Looters are now Regretting their Actions

President Mohammadu Buhari has said that the people who cornered the $2.1 billion meant for the purchase of military hardware to fight insurgency into their private pockets were not regretting their action.

He also reiterated his resolve to deal with corrupt individuals, stressing that anyone found culpable would have himself to blame.

The president spoke while receiving the Northern Christian Leaders Eagles Eyes Forum at the State House, Abuja on Friday.

President Buhari thanked the Christian leaders for their support to the Federal Government’s anti-corruption campaign and other policies geared towards reviving the economy.

Yay or Nay! Toyin Lawani dares a ripped denim Agbada

Celebrity stylist and fashion designer Toyin Lawani can be seen rocking a self-made ripped denim Agbada and though one might not be familiar with the trend, it sure looks like something that may be in vogue soon! So Yay or Nay?

Say What! Police officer takes a snap with a man smoking "weed"

The photo of a young man looking like a thug seems that's not enough, he was also smoking weed is current causing controversy online. People are now wondering if it has now become legal to smoke weed in the country.

Mercy Aigbe rocks matching Emoji outfits with her 18 years old Daughter

Actress Mercy Aigbe rocked matching emoji tees with her lovely daughter a slim young teenager, who has won the hearts of many ever since her mom keeps posting IG photos of her.

Salisu Yusuf says he is ‘honoured’ to be shortlisted for Super Eagles job

Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Salisu Yusuf, has expressed his joy at making a three-man shortlist of coaches to be interviewed for the job on Monday.

Yusuf, Paul Le Guen and Tom Sainfiet, are the managers who have been shortlisted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

(PHOTOS) Another Black Man Shots White Police Three Times In Missouri

A police officer has been critically injured after he was reportedly ‘ambushed‘ and shot during a traffic stop in Missouri.

The white officer, who has not been named, was fired at three times by 31-year-old black man Antonio Taylor, police in St Louis said.

The cop had his back turned when Taylor ‘advanced quickly‘ from behind, leaving him ‘completely helpless‘, St Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar said.

WTF! See What this Woman was spotted Wearing In Public

A woman has caused a serious stir on social media after she appeared in public wearing a really weird outfit.

This photo has caused a meltdown on the internet since it emerged. Two women are seen in the photo clearly shopping for hair attachments but that is not what is causing a stir: it is the woman standing on the right that has got tongues rolling.

The woman is seen wearing pants that have obviously been torn to shreds to clearly expose her buttocks.

FirstBank wins Best Retail Bank Award in Nigeria

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand has won “The Best Retail Bank in Nigeria Award” for the fifth time, the “Mobile Payment Product of the Year award” and the “Credit Card Product of the Year award” in the 2016 Asian Banker Retail Services West African Awards which took place in Lagos, last week. Organized by the Asian Banker magazine, the awards programme is renowned for its rigorous and transparent process in selecting outstanding financial institutions in retail banking. It is to recognise competition and innovation in one of the fastest growing and fierce markets with fierce competition.

According to The Asian Banker, FirstBank has continued to dominate the retail space with over 40% of the market share in retail customer deposits. FirstBank’s Naira Credit Card and its mobile wallet payment service – FirstMonie were adjudged as the best in the credit card product of the year and mobile payment product of the year categories respectively.

CSKA sad to let Ahmed Musa join Leicester City

CSKA General Director, Roman Babaev, has admitted that he is unhappy to see Ahmed Musa sign for Premier League champions, Leicester City.

The Super Eagles winger, joined Claudio Ranieri’s side on a four-year deal for a club-record fee.

“With a heavy heart we agreed to accept this offer,” Babaev told the club’s official website.

BBOG says Nothing to show one year after their meeting with Buhari

The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) movement says the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has not met any of its demands, one year after the parley between both parties.

This was contained in a statement issued on Friday during a special sit-out in Abuja.

The statement signed by Dr Oby Ezekwesili and Aisha Yesufu, it recalled that “On 8th July 2015, the#BringBackOurGirls movement, parents of our abducted #ChibokGirls and representatives of the Chibok community had an engagement with the new President, Muhammadu Buhari.

Guys, This Beautiful Lady is Searching for a Boyfriend

Who is interested? Contact me for more info *winks*

Matuidi tips Griezmann for Ballon d´Or ahead of Ronaldo showdown

Antoine Griezmann would be France team-mate Blaise Matuidi's pick for this year's Ballon d'Or but he played down the significance of a showdown between Euro 2016's top scorer and Cristiano Ronaldo in Sunday's final against Portugal.

Griezmann scored 32 goals in all competitions for Atletico Madrid last season and has carried this stunning form into Euro 2016 - his brace in Thursday's semi-final triumph over Germany taking his tournament tally to six.

National team coaches, captains and select journalists vote annually to award the Ballon d'Or to world football's outstanding player.

Matuidi tips Griezmann for Ballon d´Or ahead of Ronaldo showdown

Antoine Griezmann would be France team-mate Blaise Matuidi's pick for this year's Ballon d'Or but he played down the significance of a showdown between Euro 2016's top scorer and Cristiano Ronaldo in Sunday's final against Portugal.

Griezmann scored 32 goals in all competitions for Atletico Madrid last season and has carried this stunning form into Euro 2016 - his brace in Thursday's semi-final triumph over Germany taking his tournament tally to six.

National team coaches, captains and select journalists vote annually to award the Ballon d'Or to world football's outstanding player.

Tuface Idibia urges Nigerian Youths to Follow his example

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tubaba or Tuface, has called on youths to look beyond his weaknesses and follow his example. 

Tubaba made the call during an interview with CNBC Africa and monitored by Vanguard. According to him, a lot of people have confessed they have achieved success by emulating him.

“I have heard people say that I have mentored them, I would like to say that I am just doing my own thing and I am trying to grow and if you see the positive ways that I am following, follow it. 

“I’m human, many things take place in people’s lives so I want them to follow my good example.” He said. 

2 Division of the Nigerian Army gets new GOC

Brig.-Gen. Jude Egbudom, the acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, has handed over to Maj.-Gen. Kasimu Abdulkarim who is the substantive GOC of the Division. 

Egbudom handed over the command to Abdulkarim at the headquarters of the division in Ibadan on Friday. 

Abdulkarim, who hails from Zuru in Kebbi State, was the Commandant of the Nigeria Army School of Infantry (NASI), Jaji, Kaduna State. 

He was commissioned on June 22, 1985, and was a member of the 32 Regular Course of Nigeria Defence Academy. 

NCAA mandated that Pilots suspended for drinking must undergo psychiatric evaluation

Three pilots who were suspended by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for allegedly taking alcohol before operating their flights are to undergo a psychiatric evaluation before rejoining the service, the authority said on Friday.

Mr Sam Adurogboye, Acting General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, disclosed this while speaking in Lagos.

NAN reports that the NCAA had recently withdrawn the licenses of the trio and placed them on a three-month suspension for breaching civil aviation regulations in the country.

UEFA drops doping charges against Liverpool’s Sakho

UEFA on Friday dropped proceedings against Liverpool and France international defender Mamadou Sakho over a doping infringement, European football’s governing body said, just two days before the Euro 2016 final. 

The defender Sakho, who moved to Anfield for £18 million ($25 million) in 2013, has 28 caps for France and had been earmarked for a starting place for France at the championships before the case threw his career into jeopardy. 

“Following a hearing with the lawyers of the player and experts of the WADA-accredited laboratories, in this case, the CEDB has decided to dismiss the case,” UEFA said in a statement, referring to its independent Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body. 

Five important things you should know before marrying an Igbo girl

Just came across this post via madailygist and I think it very interesting to read. Read on ...

If you are a tourist stepping on the shores of Nigeria for the first time, then there is the likelihood that one or two of the girls that would draw your attraction would be Igbo. This is because ladies from this major tribe in Nigeria are beautiful and attractive with their fair and silky skin. They are rare gems and real beauty to behold.

Igbo girls are found in almost every part of the world; they are unique and have diverse characteristics and traits. If you are considering marrying one, then you are lucky. You can be sure you are marrying a girl that has added value when it comes to cooking. They most times make good mothers and wives; there is hardly a dull moment with them because they are chatty and humorous.

Breaking: Former Minister of Petroleum Resources Dr Shettima Ali Monguno dies at age 90

The Former Minister of Petroleum Resources and Elder States Man, Dr Shettima Ali Munguno is death. He dies at age 90 in Maiduguri.

May his soul RIP

Accidental discharge in Lagos Airpot Injured two

There was pandemonium  Friday at the General Aviation Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos when the gun carried by a man identified as an orderly to a senator accidentally discharged on him and a woman as he tried to remove the magazine .

Two people were reported to have been injured. The orderly who was to travel on Arik Air and wanted to lodge his gun, which is a standard practice on air travel, but the gun released a bullet that splinted and hit both the man and woman on the leg as he bent down to pull the magazine out of the gun.