Sokoto Sultan says there is No plan to Islamize Nigeria

The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III have cleared the air over suspicion of a grand plan to turn Nigeria into an Islamic State.

Sultan stated categorically that, it is not possible for a multi-religious nation like Nigeria to either be Islamized or Christianised.

He stated this Friday, at the commissioning of the International Centre for Inter-Faith Peace and Harmony’s office in Kaduna.

Police recruitment: PSC shortlists 110,469 applicants

The Police Service Commission on Friday said it shortlisted 110,469 applicants out of the 338, 250 applicants invited for the just concluded screening at the states and FCT Police Commands.

The Chairman of the commission, Mr Mike Okiro, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday said the aptitude tests for the successful candidates would begin on August 22 across the 36 states and FCT.

He said that out of the 110, 469 applicants, 22, 454 were shortlisted for Cadet ASPs, 24, 456 for Cadet Inspectors and 63, 559 for Police Constables.

Nigerians Studying in Private Schools in Turkey move to Public Schools

Nigerian students currently studying in Turkish private universities that have been shut down in the wake of the failed coup, have now been transferred to public schools where they will pay very little or no tuition, the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Çakıl, has said.

A statement issued by the Deputy Director (Press and Public Relations) in the Ministry of Education, Ben Bem Goong, said Cakil made the clarification during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Education, Mr. Adamu Adamu, on Friday in Abuja.

PDP praises judiciary for upholding Ikpeazu’s election

The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed appreciation to the judiciary over the Appeal Court judgment that upheld the election of Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, by setting aside the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Okon Abang.

Bukola Saraki hires maid, nurse for Rasheed Yekini’s mother

The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has hired a maid and a nurse to take care of the late Rasheed Yekini’s mother, Alhaja Sikirat Yekini.

Saraki, represented by the Director of Football, Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC, Alloy Chukwuemeka, disclosed this on Friday in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state.

He also donated a tricycle to the younger brother of late Rasheed Yekini, Hakeem.

Kill Yourself If You Don't Like Me - Angela Okorie blast fans

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has shunned fans taking jabs at her for exposing her boobs at her recent birthday party in Festac Town, Lagos. 

Angela Okorie who recently turned 31 this week was maligned in the media for wearing a boob-bearing outfit on her birthday with one of the pictures hitting the social media.

Guys! Would you rock this glamorous makeup for Men (See Photos)

This is a new trend for guys! In an editorial by popular lifestyle and entertainment website, Bellanaija, glamourous make-up for men, will soon become a trend, not just for celebrities, but every guy who will be quick to embrace the modern culture.

#PanamaPapers: Saraki, Mark, Others in Trouble as Presidency Orders Probe

A new revelation has emerged showing how Bukola Saraki, David Mark and many others may soon in big trouble following a probe allegedly ordered by the presidency.

The senate president, Bukola Saraki, and his predecessor, David Mark, and other prominent Nigerians may soon be in trouble as the Presidency has ordered the investigation of present and past Nigerian officials named in the Panama Papers scandal.

The chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, Sam Saba, confirmed the directive to Premium Times.

United Nations says Food aid demand in Northeast could double in a month

The number of people in northeast Nigeria who need food aid could nearly double within a month, as the Boko Haram insurgency and economic pressures intensify suffering, the UN said Friday.

A crisis fuelled by years of radical Islamist violence has left more than three million people in the northeast “in a state of moderate or severe food insecurity,” said Bettina Luescher, spokeswoman for the UN’s World Food Programme.

But tough economic conditions in Nigeria caused by low oil prices and surging inflation could see that number rise to 5.5 million “next month”, Luescher told reporters in Geneva.

Borno State | SEMA trains 1,000 IDPs on self defence against Rape

The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), said on Friday it had commenced the training of about 1, 000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on self defence against rape and other acts of violence.

The Chairman of the agency, Mr Satomi Ahmed, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri.

In Mauritania: 13 anti-slavery activists bags prison sentense

Mauritania has sentenced 13 anti-slavery activists to prison on terms ranging from three to 15 years.

Amnesty International said late Thursday that the sentences send a disturbing message that Mauritanian authorities are willing to silence human rights defenders and restrict freedom of expression.

It called again for the activists’ unconditional release.

Say What | Nigerian woman names her dog Lai Mohammed

Facebook user, Ada Ogbonna shared this on her wall some hours ago. She says she named the dog after someone she admires. 

OMG! Justin Bieber masturbating penis pic leaked on Chantel Jeffries' IG page

A photo of singer Justin Bieber seemingly masturbating with his hand firmly held on his pen!s was posted on the Instagram page of his close female friend Chantel Jeffries after her Instagram and Twitter accounts were hacked on Thursday.

Huh! What are these doors meant for?

Twitter user @Kobby_Skywalker shared these photos and asked, 'Are those... Suicide Doors?" They say the building isn't completed yet. Lets hope it is still under construction

Lady Gaga step out bra-less in a see through shirt (Photos)

Lady Gaga was spotted on Thursday wearing a see through black top without any bra after leaving a radio interview in New York.

Singer 2face Idibia visit Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh

Singer 2face Idibia paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture yesterday August 19th.

Say What | Japanese Man use twitter to seek help after he was locked in a Massage Store

A massage chair user in Japan had to make use of Twitter to plead for help after he slept off in an electrical store while enjoying his massage and woke up to find the store locked and the shutters lowered.

The man, identified only by his Twitter handle @_Asphodelus, tweeted, “Oh man, I’m locked in!”

Notorious Kidnappers nabbed in Anambra (PHOTOS)

Two members of a kidnap gang were caught by a combined team of policemen, local vigilante and hunters. According to Abia Facts Newspaper, the kidnappers identified as Obiora and Livinus, natives of Umuanu in Ndia Agu kidnapped a grandmother, killed and buried her in the bush after collecting the sum of Five million naira from her family. No further details were given on the victim.

Justice James Omo-Agege dies at 83

A former Delta State Chief Judge, Honorable Justice James Omo-Agege, has died. According to family sources, the legal luminary died after a brief illness yesterday evening August 18th. He was the state Chief Judge from October 1993 to November 1998. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

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Nwole Precious' family give insight on how their daughter was tortured by mistress & sent back to Awka

Read the statement from Precious Nwole's family below...

Nwole Precious is a little girl of 7years. She originated from Umudioka village Awka, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. She lived at Abuja with one Mrs. Chinelo Ifezue,from Mbaukwu,of the aforesaid local government area of, Anambra State. On 6th August, 2016, Nwole Precious was allegedly transported to Awka, from Abuja, by her mistress, Mrs.Chinelo Ifezue.

BBOG members plan several marches to the presidency over #ChibolGirls

A statement released today by the advocacy group for the missing Chibok girls, Bring Back Our Girls, states that the group will from Monday, August 22nd commence actions that will compel the Federal government and international community to take decisive measures towards the rescue of the kidnapped Chibok school girls. According to the statement, they will be marching to the presidency and also engage in media interactions and others.

Oh Dear! See the Steamy Closeup Butt Pics Kim Kardashian shared

The mother of two and wife to Kanye West shared a close-up video of her famous booty in an orange bikini while chilling with friends during a family holiday at Mexico. The videos were uploaded to her snapchat account.

"What will happen to anyone who does this to Buhari? - Alibaba

Comedian Alibaba shared his opinion via Instagram, asking what would happen if anyone dared to do such to President Buhari. He wrote, "Beauty of democracy... I must say this is too extreme though. But can you imagine what will happen to anyone who does this to Buhari? Especially after what happened to the person who named a dog after him... shoot at sight straight!"

Usain Bolt | I’m the greatest

The unbeatable Usain Bolt once again proved utterly incomparable on the Olympic track on Thursday, powering his way to a third straight 200 meters gold and remaining on course for an extraordinary “triple-triple” of sprint titles.

The Jamaican simply laid waste to the best of the rest in the sprinting world to win his eighth track gold medal in what he has said will be his last individual race at the Olympics before his retirement next year.

Boko Haram | US Secretary of State to visits Nigeria

The U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, is expected in Nigeria on Aug. 23 to discuss U.S. cooperation with Nigeria over Boko Haram, economy and human rights issues.

A statement issued by the Information Office of the Embassy of the U.S. on Friday in Abuja, said Kerry would hold meetings with President Muhammadu Buhari and Northern Governors.

According to it, the Secretary will travel to Sokoto and Abuja on Aug. 23 to 24.

1,600 cases of pipeline vandalism recorded since January – Minister

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, says Nigeria recorded 1,600 cases of pipeline vandalism since January.

Kachikwu disclosed this at the 2016 Annual Conference of the National Association of Energy Correspondents, with the theme: “Low Oil Price: Impact and the Way Forward.” The conference was held in Lagos on Thursday.

The minister also revealed that the country recorded over 3,000 pipeline vandalism cases from 2010 to 2015 and added that the impact of attacks on oil and gas pipelines was that there was no money to fund the 2016 budget.

Lawyer seeks special salary structure for teachers

Mr Jimoh Abdulrasaq, Ilorin based legal practitioner, has called on the Federal Government to place teachers in public schools on a special salary structure to improve the quality of their service.

Abdulrasaq disclosed in Ilorin on Friday that the education system in the country was parlous and needed to be improved.

He said conscious efforts should be put in place to revive the system using public schools as the engine to drive the revival in the delivery of quality education to the masses of the country.

Dispute with Ivory Coast affects oil development - Ghana, President

Ghana’s President, John Mahama, says a maritime boundary dispute with Ivory Coast had affected the development of the new TEN oil field.

Mahama said late Thursday that Ghana was nonetheless committed to a peaceful resolution of the dispute.

Say What | Lagos ranked world’s 3rd worst city to live in

A report released yesterday by The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Lagos as the third worst city to live, maintaining its position at the lowest rungs of the Global Liveability index.

Several other global reports had also said that Lagos, with a population of over 22 million, would in the next few years, become the 4th mega city in the world, with a population of over 30 million.

The city placed 138th out of the 140 cities ranked in the latest liveability survey, just above war-ravaged Tripoli and Damascus. “Of the poorer-scoring cities, 13 continue to occupy the very bottom tier of liveability, where ratings fall below 50 percent and most aspects of living are severely restricted.