FIFA to support NFF with $750,000 for football development

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will officially get subvention from the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) for developmental program in the country. 

According to reports the international body announced, “increasing our financial support for member associations and football development to 5 million USD per four-year cycle for each member association from 1.6 million USD per cycle.” 

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will officially get subvention from the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) for developmental program in the country.

Senate debunks impeachment reports on President Buhari

The Senate, yesterday, rebuffed insinuations of a plot to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari, saying such suggestions were speculative.

The Senate’s disavowal came as Senator Dino Melaye also denied the claim but confirmed the altercation between himself and Senator Remi Tinubu, which he claimed was sparked by her use of provocative words against him.

Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, said it would not speak on the alleged impeachment threats against President Buhari.

Full List of Nomination for 2016 Emmy's Award

Presenters Anthony Anderson (‘black-ish) and Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life) with Television Academy Chairman and CEO Bruce Rosenblum, announced the nominees for the 68th Emmy Awards.

Find out now as you browse through the complete list of Emmys 2016 nominees.

We’ll make every naira count without being a burden to Nigerians - Minister of Finance

Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, has assured Nigerians that the government’s revenue generation focus will not be a burden to Nigerians, but a drive that will make every naira count.

Adeosun said the collection of revenue for sustainable and economic growth of the country must be a collaborative effort of the three tier of government, reflecting that there is one Nigeria and not a federal, state, and local government.

The minister said this at a retreat themed: ‘Enhancing Revenue Generation For Sustainable Development’, which is being attended by representatives from Lagos, Kano, Jigawa, Edo states.

In her keynote address at the opening ceremony of a two-day national revenue retreat in Kano on Thursday, Adeosun said all revenue due to Nigeria’s government, irrespective of the source, will be collected with “high degree of efficiency, fully receipted and properly accounted for”.

APC says they are open to useful suggestions

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is willing to take ideas from institutions that have “workable solutions to the country’s challenges”.

Segun Oni, APC’s deputy national chairman (south), said this on Thursday when he received a team from the Institute of Strategic Management (ISM) in Abuja.

Oni said the party is willing to work with every noble suggestion and idea that will see to the actualisation of its change agenda.

Buhari tells lawmakers, No jollification trip to Rio Olympics

President Muhammadu Buhari has given the directive that those who do not have any business in the Rio 2016 games should not be part of government’s contingent.

Chinyeaka Ohaa, permanent secretary, the ministry of youth ad sports, made the disclosure on Thursday when he appeared before the house of representatives committee on sports to brief it on the country’s Olympics preparation.

Ohaa said that paucity of the fund for the games necessitated the presidential directive on the account of the government list.

Buhari Gives Approval to Probe Ihejirika, Former Minister, Others (See Full List)

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Following the submission of the third interim report of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement from 2007 to 2015 to President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved further investigation of 18 serving and retired military personnel, 12 serving and retired public officials and 24 chief executive officers of companies involved in the procurement.

A statement released by the committee through the Ministry of Information and Culture said the report was released yesterday.

The statement by the committee’s president, Air Vice Marshal Jon Ode (rtd), said all were either accounting officers or played key roles in the Nigerian Army’s procurement activities during the period under review.

Nigeria's Naira declared Africa’s worst performing currency of 2016

The Nigerian naira took a dive on Thursday at both parallel and official markets, becoming the worst performing currency in Africa in 2016.

The naira, which began trading at around 283 to the dollar at the interbank market on Thursday, depreciated to 284/$1 to become the third worst performing currency in the world for 2016.

Nigerian naira, according to Bloomberg data, came ahead of only two currencies in the world – Venezuelan bolivar and Suriname dollar.

At the Nigerian parallel market, the naira fell to its lowest level since the start of the new foreign exchange regime, trading at 363/$1 and 485 to the pound in Abuja and Port Harcourt.

The Euro traded above N390 in Lagos and under 380 in the nation’s capital, Abuja.

Nigeria Indivisible - Igbo Elders reiterates

Igbo apex socio-cultural group, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and prominent elders from the South East zone have declared that no group or individual can break up Nigeria.

They said that the region remains an integral part of Ni­geria and cautioned groups threatening to divide the coun­try to stop their unpatriotic acts.

The leaders called on Igbo sons and daughters who have investments in other parts of the country to replicate same in the zone to create employment and develop the South East.

After a meeting in Ower­ri, the Imo State capital, tagged “Igbo Unity Forum,” at the Imo International Convention Cen­tre (IICC), the Igbo leaders not­ed that Ndigbo has what it takes to solve their own problems.

REVEALED! Blac Chyna's father's criminal record has 30 offenses and over 12 convictions including assaults and theft

According to Daily Mail reports, Blac Chyna's father, Eric Holland, 49, is a serial criminal with a huge criminal rap sheet including violent crimes like battery, assault and theft.-among other crimes like breaking in with intent to commit a felony, unlawful use of a livestock motor vehicle and being a fugitive from justice.

According to explosive court documents obtained by Daily Mail Online, Holland, has been in and out of trouble with the police for most of his adult life and has also faced lengthy legal battles over unpaid child support.

In 1986, two years before Blac Chyna was born, he was arrested for assault and battery, resisting arrest, various driving offenses and refusing to sign a citation.

Fans come for Christina Milan for tweeting All Lives Matter and not Black Lives Matter

Actress and Singer, Cristina Milan took to her twitter page to encourage everyone to embrace peace and not violence and added that 'All lives matter' but black Twitter didn't appreciate that and descended on her saying she was insensitive to the plight of black people. She was quick to apologized and noted she might not have been current with the hashtags. Then she went further to hashtagged Black lives matter. 

See some of her post below, then fans reactions: 

N4.745b Arms Fraud: DSS arrests Obanikoro’s wife

Yesterday, DSS security agents arrested Hajiya Morufat Obanikoro, the wife of former Minister of Defence Musiliu Obanikoro’s wife following intelligence reports received from the Department of State Service (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She was arrested over the current investigation on her husband, who is wanted for questioning over the N4.745billion funds from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) which was reportedly traced to Obanikoro and some other persons.

Kylie Jenner flashes side boobs in new photos

Kylie Jenner showed off her boobs in a blue outfit as she attended an anti-bullying event in Los Angeles, California

"Do you Pray for Nigeria" - Fans slam Actress Genevieve Nnaji for praying for France

Award winning Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji in the wake of France terror attack took to her Instagram page to commiserate with the victims by posting the French flag and praying for them, but what she got isn't the delectable actress would have expected from her fans.

Nigerians have no chill, see comments below:

Awww! Beautiful Photos of Coco Austin and Her Daughter, Chanel

On Wednesday, Glamour model and Web personality Coco Austin shared a behind-the-scenes video of her curvaceous body at a photo shoot with her 8-month-old daughter Chanel Nicole on her Snapchat.

Minister of Power, Babatunde Fashola inspects power plant in Kaduna State

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola inspected the progress of work on the ongoing 215MW Power Plant in Kaduna State. He was shown around the project by the Director of Rockson Engineering company Ltd Biyi Sangowawa and Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El - Rufai. 

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Lai Mohammed says those accusing us of not having economic plan are ignorant

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that those who are accusing the Federal government of not having an economic plan are ignorant of government workings. Speaking after a meeting with Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria Sadanobu Kusaoke in Abuja today July 14th.

Lai Mohammed said: 

#PrayForNice: Watch as truck driver plowed into a crowd celebrating in Nice, France (Graphic Videos)

A gunman opened fire at a crowd celebrating French Independence day on July 14th and then got back into his truck and mowed down more people that were celebrating on the road. Death toll has been increased to 77 and hundreds injured. 

See videos below:

ALERTS: Donkeys are been sold as Meat in Markets (PHOTOS)

According to a Kano-based Facebook user, donkey meat is being sold in markets in the north and customers come from all parts of Nigeria to purchase the meat. He actually shared the post in Hausa.

"KASUWAR DA AKE SIYAR DA NAMAN JAKUNA A AREWA.... Kasuwar jakunan kara dake garin Rara a jihar Kebbi ana yanka jakuna kamar guda dari biyar a kowanne sati.... Kwastomomin kasuwar suna zuwa daga dukkan bangarorin Nigeria don siya ko shan farfesun jakuna a kasuwar"

Edo State First Lady, Lara Oshiomole receives excellence award

Wife of Edo state governor, Lara Oshiomole today received an award for excellence from the Edo Dominion Women who paid her a courtesy visit at the state government house in Benin city today July 14th.

Cameroon Govt reopens Far North Nigeria border as Boko Haram retreats

Bisong Etahoben, an investigative journalist in Cameroon, confirmed this recent development. According to Amnesty International, Cameroon closed the border after at least 200 attacks by Boko Haram killed hundreds of people. However, the government has officially reopened the Far North border as the war against Boko Haram is considered 'partially' won.

Imo State: Wife of State Governor present a 2-bedroom furnished bungalow to an orphan boy

The first lady of Imo state, Nneoma Rochas-Okorocha, last weekend, commissioned and handed over a modern two bedroom furnished bungalow to the only surviving child of one Mr & Mrs Akubaa after the recent demise of the widow -Mrs Akubaa. The very elated boy said he wished his mother was alive to see the building.

"I wish my mum was here to witness this day. But I'm sure she's smiling from heaven." he said

Law to Restrict Foreigners from Securing Employment in fields where a Nigerians are Qualified pass Second Reading

The majority leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila is proposing a law that will restrict foreigners from securing employment in fields where a Nigerian is qualified. The proposed law has passed second reading.

#PrayForNice: Deadly Attack in Nice, France leaves 80 persons dead

Scores of people were killed Thursday night when a large truck plowed through a Bastille Day crowd in Nice, France, in what President Francois Hollande called a terror attack.

The death toll grew through the night, with Hollande saying 77 people died. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said 80 people were killed.

The driver first shot a gun into the crowd before driving two kilometers along the Promenade des Anglais, the main street in Nice, mowing down people who had gathered to watch fireworks, regional President Christian Estrosi told CNN affiliate BFM-TV.

Comedian Alibaba slams Nigerians who ego won't allow them to greet the African way

Comedian Ali Baba shared this photo above showing the newly appointed UK prime minister, Theresa May, as she courtesies to greet the queen of England shortly after her appointment yesterday July 13th. According to him, if Theresa May isn't ashamed to express herself culturally, Nigerians should not be ashamed of greeting as our culture demands. 

He wrote:

‘Not every move is a breakup’ - Ubi Franklin speaks on Iyanya’s record label

According to the MMMG co-owner, he is very much aware of the development and was actively involved in setting up the new label – an idea Iyanya had told him about a year ago.

He made this known in an Instagram post on Thursday, where he also said Iyanya’s new label is not a break away from Made Men Music group rather it would be under the group but with “a different structure and a different focus, aiming at growing our industry.”

PDP sets date for their National Convention (See Here)

he Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed August 17 as the date for its national convention in the city of Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the party’s expanded caucus held at the Yar’Adua Center in Abuja.

Kemi Olunloyo take down all Her social media accounts, says she wants to move into real life

US trained journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has deleted all her social media accounts. The controversial daughter of Victor Omololu Olunloyo – a former governor of Oyo State, had disclosed last month that there will be something big on July 14th. She said the big thing has already started with the deleting of her accounts.

According to Daily Post, the 51-year-old social critic said, “I am deleting all my social media accounts. I want to get out of the computer and move into the real life.

Man United was "My First Family" ... Real Madrid is a "Great Club" - Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba has called Manchester United “my first family” - but claims he does not know if he will rejoin them.

Pogba admits he is uncertain where his future lies with United prepared to pay a world record £100million to bring him back to Old Trafford from Juventus.

The France star quit United on a Bosman four years ago because he was unhappy at being ignored by Sir Alex Ferguson and says the club remains dear to him.

When asked during an interview with ESPN in Spanish about United, he replied: “It was my first family.”