FG grant N14.1bn Loan to Plateau State

The Federal Government under the Federal Guarantee Conditional Budget Support Scheme has approved a loan of N14.1 billion to Plateau State government

Revealing the information in his office on Monday, the Plateau State commissioner for Finance, Hon. Tamwakat Weli, said the approval was in recognition of the fiscal prudence of Governor Simon Lalong’s administration.

Hon. Weli said:

Fani Kayode Awaits EFCC Verification after Meeting Bail Conditions

According to Breaking Times, this press release was issued by the Media Adviser to CHIEF FEMI FANI-KAYODE, Jude Ndukwe.

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Yakubu Dogara says Politicians do not Have to be in One Party Forever

Yakubu Dogara, the speaker of the house of representatives, says a politician does not have to be in one party forever.

According to Dogara, a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), “politics in Nigeria is not a straitjacket approach”.

He also spoke of the anti-graft war of the current administration, saying the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is not targeting members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to The Nation, the lawmaker said this during the weekend while addressing reporters in Lagos.

Taylor Swift’s fans arrested for flashing his p*nis before proposing marriage to her

Who wouldn't fall in love with the admirable Taylor Swift? Well one of her super fan did the unpredictable. Joseph Bernatche, who is a huge fan of the “Blank Space” singer, reportedly showed up at her Rhode Island home, professing his love for her. He didn't just profess his love for Taylor Swift, he was said to have flashed his penis as well.

And just one day before he did that, Joseph was arrested for exposing his penis on the road, according to TMZ. On Tuesday morning, July 5, he allegedly ran into the middle of the road and flashed his penis to a passing driver. Joseph allegedly did it as a way to “expose the difference between sex and love.” 

Police nab 25-year-old with head of own son in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested Maikudi Mohammed, male, 25 years, of Galambi village for allegedly being possession of human head wrapped in a cloth in Misau Town.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect conspired with his accomplice, one Damina Mohammed male, 26 years, of the same address, went to a graveyard in Galambi village and removed the head of a dead male child in order to sell to their customer now at large.

The principal suspect confessed that the child was his son who died and was buried.

In Abia: Three Cable thieves stripped naked, tied to transformer (PHOTOS)

Three suspects were nabbed on Monday after they were caught stealing electricity cables from transformers in Umuahia, Abia state capital.

According to reports, they were caught in the process of removing armored cables attached to an electricity transformer around Udi Street, off Uzokali road in the state capital during the wee hours of today.

EFCC is Systematic, not Selective - Official speaks on Anti-Corruption

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday described as false, the notion that it is biassed and selective in its operations.

Director of Public Affairs Department (PAD) of EFCC, Osita Nwajah who made this position known during the continuation of his media tour across the South-East zone, stated that it is a calculated attempt of corruption fighting back at the commission.

FRSC attributes Most auto-accidents in Nigeria to fake and expired tyres

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Monday attributed most road accidents in the country to the use of fake and expired tyres by vehicle owners.

Mr Ikechukwu Igwe, the Cross River Sector Commander of FRSC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday that fake and expired tyres were responsible for more than 3,000 road crashes in the last five years.

He expressed regrets that most Nigerians still prefer used tyres in spite of the regular sensitisation campaign carried out by the commission on the need to stop purchase of fake and expired tyres.

Schools in Oyo State remain shut despite Government directives

Schools in Oyo State have remained shut in spite of the state government’s directive to reopen on Monday (today), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

A NAN correspondent, who went round the Ibadan metropolis reports that both primary and secondary schools’ gates were not opened after four weeks of closure.

Some students were seen already dressed in their school uniforms in the morning but they could not enter the school premises.

Some of them, who spoke with NAN, under a condition of anonymity, said they were in schools based on the directive by the State Government that schools should re-open on Monday.

Gambling addiction force wife to seek divorce in Ekiti

A housewife, Omotayo Adewole, 35, on Monday approached an Ikole Customary Court in Ekiti state seeking the dissolution of her 16-year-old marriage to one Ojo Adewole, over his addiction to gambling.

The plaintiff had filed a divorce suit against the defendant, Ojo Adewole, on the grounds of drunkenness, failure in parental responsibilities, constant fighting, lack of respect for her parents and non-payment of her bride price.

In her testimony before the court on Monday, the woman alleged that her husband was an addicted gambler and a drunkard.

She lamented that gambling had made her husband a wretched and irresponsible family head that could not take care of the five children of the union nor provide for her as a wife.

High Court adjourns hearing on Sambo Dasuki’s motion to October 5

A Federal Capital Territory (FTC) High Court, Maitama, on Monday adjourned a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki’s, motion for consolidation of two cases against him to October 5.

Dasuki, Shuaibu Salisu, a former Director of Finance, Office of the NSA, and Aminu Baba-Kusa, a former Executive Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) were arraigned for alleged diversion of N13.6 billion.

Also being tried were two firms – Acacia Holding Limited and Reliance Referral Hospital Limited.

At the last sitting, the motion was not moved due to the absence of Salisu’s counsel, Chief Akin Olujimi (SAN).

President Buhari says Nigeria will fulfil financial obligation to AU

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday promised that Nigeria will fulfil its financial obligation to the African Union, particularly on programmes and operations aimed at ensuring durable peace, stability and security on the continent.

He gave the assurance while receiving the AU Envoy on the Peace Fund, Dr Donald Kaberuka, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Buhari, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said that supporting peace operations, under the auspices of the AU, in several countries affected by conflict remained a foreign policy priority of his administration.

Lol! See how this man was spotted in a Bank (PHOTO)

This man appeared in a bank wearing this weird pair of trousers and social media users went wild with laughter. He is seen with trousers so high that his belt is worn around his chest and not the waist as is the norm.

Even though where the man was spotted is not entirely certain, the photo has since gone viral.

Illegal immigrant bounce out of a traveling bag at South Africa Border (PHOTOS)

An illegal immigrant from Zimbabwe who squeezed himself into his friend's luggage shocked people at the South African border when he emerged from the traveling box after he couldn't endure the pains on his limbs. After 45 minutes of squeezing himself in the box, passengers were shocked at the BeitBridge Border post when they heard moans coming from the bag.

#BenueMassacre In Nigeria and A Failing National Security Structure - Japheth J. @Omojuwa

#BenueMassacre comes on the heels of repeated killings by herdsmen. So far, government’s response has been a disaster. There is a feeling of, ‘this too shall pass,’ on the side of the government but we cannot always wait for the news cycle to deflect responsibilities of government. If a government fails at security, it has failed as a government! I made a statement about the rampant kidnappings and herdsmen killings and someone reminded me that “but Boko Haram have been defeated!” I do not understand us at times, we excuse the failings of government using one illogical guise or the other. Should Nigerians now begin to trade death from one form of terrorism to the other? That 81 Nigerians got killed should bring a nation to its knees, but Nigeria – government and people – does not appear concerned. We have become used to tragedy we have even come to expect them.

Singer Solidstar has a very cute son called Josh (PHOTO)

Such a cute boy ... 

Okezie Ikpeazu resumed duty as the Governor of Abia state today

Okezie Ikpeazu resumed duty as the Governor of Abia state today July 11th.

Photo of a Pretty Woman ... Tiwa Savage

Isn't she beautiful?

Nollywood Actor Deyemi Okanlawon welcome their first child with his wife Damilola

Nollywood Actor Adeyemi Okanlawon and his wife Damilola are proud new parents! 24 hours ago, he dropped a hint via Instagram, saying he was super excited about a role that he had been prepping hard for and would be making an announcement soon. His fans assumed he was talking about a new movie but it turned out otherwise. Adeyemi has now shared the exciting news. He posted an image of a pair of baby boy shoes and captioned it, “Now remember when I said I was prepping for my biggest role ever? #Fatherhood 10.07.16″.

Tragic! Woman loses her two beautiful kids and husband in an accident

Mom loses her husband, 33-year-old Lavell Mann, and two children, Logan Mann, 3, and 9-month-old Legend Mann in a collision which occurred on the 91 Freeway in Artesia early Saturday morning July 9th in California.

According to police:

Diamond Platnumz and daughter Tiffah take a striking selfie

So much resemblance ... 

Italian Man who Killed Nigerian Migrant, Nnamdi arrives Court (PHOTO)

Amedeo Mancini, the Italian man who attacked and killed a Nigerian, Emmanuel Chidi Nnamdi, in Italy on Tuesday July 4th, is pictured arriving an Italian court this morning July 11th where he will be tried on charges of manslaughter aggravated by racism.

DSEU responds to recent attacks by herdsmen in Benue state

The Digital Strategy & Engagement Unit (DSEU) in the Office of President Buhari, has reacted to the recent attacks carried out by herdsmen in Benue state in the last two weeks. It says law enforcement agencies are working to ascertain the accuracy of the reports of the killings and that the police will soon release a statement on the Benue attacks. 

Angry Mob Almost incinerate Woman Who Attempted To Kidnap A Child Today In Lagos (PHOTOS)

A woman has been caught earlier today while trying to kidnap a child at Kembiri Road, in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos state.

According to an eyewitness who shared the photos on social media, an angry mob gathered to beat her and even tried to set her ablaze with a tyre, but she was rescued and taken away by the police.

FIFA President, Infantino and Secretary, Fatma to visit Nigeria

Newly elected FIFA president, Gianni Infantino alongside secretary-general, Fatma Samoura, are expected in the country on Sunday, July 24, on a two-day working visit.

The Swiss-born Italian confirmed the trip after a meeting with NFF President Amaju Pinnick in Paris, France yesterday.

Fayemi urges civil servants to Embrace farming to conquer hunger

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has appealed to civil servants and the entire Ekiti populace to engage in farming to cushion the adverse effects of the unpaid salaries on their well-being.

The Minister spoke in Ado Ekiti on Monday while distributing food items to the civil servants , artisans, pregnant women and various groups at John Kayode Fayemi Leadership Centre in Ajilosun area of the state capital.

Those that benefited from the gesture, which nearly ended in stampede as people scrambled for the food items, include: civil servants, artisans, nursing mothers, physically challenged, Okada riders, students, among others.

Niger Delta Avengers threatens to continue destroying oil installations until Buhari addresses South-South problems

Niger Delta Avengers has declared that it will continue to carry out its activities until President Muhammadu Buhari is ready to genuinely address the problems of the region.

The group which has claimed responsibility for several pipeline attacks in the Niger Delta warned that it will continue to impede all avenues to export crude oil from the region.

NDA claimed that contrary to reports, it was not approached by anybody from the Federal Government when a ceasefire was declared, adding that the government did not create any platform to address the problems of the region, Vanguard reports.

The report quoted a source from the ranks of the militant group as saying, “This phase of our struggle encapsulates our determination to ensure that the petro-dollar from the Niger Delta is not used to develop the 97 per cent (95 per cent ) of those President

WTF! See what this woman wore to an Airport

This unnamed woman has caused an outrage on social media particularly among women folks with this display of indecency at a place as public as the airport.

The coloured woman wore her ordinary bra and a transparent skirt which prompted on-lookers to question her sanity.

Omarion addresses split from Apryl Jones in released Statement (Read Here)

Omarion took to his Instagram page to address his split from the mother of his two kids and says it'll be the last time he talks about the issue.

Is Iyanya leaving Triple MG? (See His Post)

Not sure if he is leaving or just opening his own record label ... But what's happening to our Nigeria Artist will opening new record labels? Lil Kesh, Davido, Psquare, Ice Prince, Jesse Jags and the list go on ... And all are this year alone ...