In Colombia | Ceasefire Takes Effect After 52 Years

After 52 long years, a definite ceasefire has finally come into effect in Colombia between the Main Leftist rebel group and the government.

This cease fire ends one of the world’s longest insurgencies.

The ceasefire which started at midnight comes after four years of peace talks in Cuba between the Farc (The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) and the government.

Six Persons Rescued in Abuja Building Collapse, two still trapped

A four storey building under construction has collapsed in the early hours of Monday in the Gwarinpa District of Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory.

Six people have been rescued from the rubble and two others are still trapped.

While rescue effort is ongoing, the Director General of the FCT Emergency Management Agency, Mr Abbas Idriss, believes the two persons trapped are alive.

Plateau State | Special Task Force Beef Up Security Over Rumoured Attack

The special task force, ‘Operation Safe Haven’ in Plateau State has strengthened its security, following intelligence reports on an impending attack as well as rumours of assassination of some politicians.

Addressing pressmen at the task force headquarters in Jos, Commander of the task force, Major General Rogers Nicholas announced some decisions which included, the ban on tricycles within the Jos/ Bukuru metropolis from dusk to dawn and decongestion of the market areas to avoid crowding.

Ekiti State | Governor Fayose reassures Communities Of Basic Amenities

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has reassured the residents of the state of his administration’s commitment to providing basic socio-amenities to all communities in the state.

Mr Fayose gave the assurance in Igbaraodo-Ekiti Community when he paid a visit to the town to have a first-hand look at the resuscitation of pipe-borne water into the community, after several years.

The Governor told reporters that his administration would stop at nothing in making life more comfortable for its citizenry.

Federal Government to Begin E-Procurement in Six Ministries

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to start the pilot phase of electronic procurement (E-Procurement) systems in six ministries.

The government says a total of 48 billion Naira is expected to be saved from the new initiative.

The Acting Director General of the Bureau for Public Procurement, Mr Ahmed Abdu, announced the plan on Monday while speaking at a meeting on procurement in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

PDP BOT recommends Abuja for National Convention, calls for NEC meeting

August 29, 2016

Resolutions of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of its meeting held at Yar’Adua Center on the 29th of August 2016

The meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) just ended at the Musa Ya’Adua Center, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Toolz And Her Husband, Tunde lovely looks At A Wedding

Tunde and Toolz Demuren wowed with this photo as they were present at a wedding over the weekend… We are so loving their traditional attire.

Businessman To Pay Wife N31m For Tricking Her Into Marriage Knowing That He Cannot Perform In Bed

A man who tricked his woman into marriage after knowing that he cannot perform in bed has been ordered by a High Court in Mombasa to pay her Sh10 Million (N31m). 

It was gathered that he man had deceived his wife knowing fully well that his manhood was not functional.

Say What | 4-year-old Blue Ivy rock an $11k Dress To The VMAs! (Photos)

Blue Ivy Carter joined her mom for a show-stopping appearance before the night’s awards show, with both wearing sparkling, ethereal metallic gowns – the toddler’s own said to be worth over $11,000 (over 4.5million Naira if converted today).

Cardinal Okogie Writes Open Letter To Buhari over terrible Economy States

Dear Mr. President,

Last year, when you assumed office, the chant of “Change”, your campaign slogan, ushered you into the Presidential Villa. Today, cries of “hunger” could be heard across the length and breadth of our vast country. Nigerians hunger, not only for food but also for good leadership, for peace, security, and justice. This letter is to appeal to you to do something fast, and, if you are already doing something, to redouble your effort.

May it not be written on the pages of history that Nigerians die of starvation under your watch. As President, you are a chief servant of the nation. I, therefore, urge you to live up to the huge expectation of millions of Nigerians. A stitch in time saves nine.

So Sad! AIT’s Gbenga Aruleba Loses 13 Year Old Daughter, Rereoluwa (Photos)

TV station, AIT’s Staff and presenter of ‘Focus Nigeria‘, Gbenga Aruleba, yesterday, August 28, lost his last daughter, Rereoluwa Aruleba.

The teenager, Rere, as her distraught father fondly calls her passed away from an undisclosed ailment just a few hours after her 13th birthday.

She turned 13 years on Saturday, August 27th.

For Refusing To Join Their Church See the SHOCKING thing two Pastors did to a Woman

Chaos brewed outside the Bethsaida church, Dandora, after two pastors descended on a woman, beat her to a pulp and used their teeth to design her body while at it – her offence? She refused to join their church in Nairobi County of Kenya.

Nairobi News reports that the woman identified as Ms Christine Mueni, claimed that Pastors Timothy Migwi and Maxwell Omari, ganged up with her husband George Makori and ruthlessly attacked her outside Bethsaida Church, in Dandora on August 24.

Riot And Shooting At Kuje Prison, Abuja

Earlier today there was commotion at Kuje Prisons, Abuja, where officials were engaged in shooting tear gas at inmates.

Vanguard gathered that t‎he shooting was a fallout of the last jailbreak in which some top officials were reprimanded.

“You Are An Ingrate, We Will Expose You” – NFF blast Samson Siasia

A top official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has threatened to expose Samson Siasia, if he continues to castigate the football house.

The Nigerian coach who recently won bronze with Nigeria’s U-23 team at the 2016 Olympics, had said he is “done” working for Nigeria and will not take up another appointment because he doesn’t want to die young.

Anambra State | Pastor Rapes 13 Year Old Boy To “Cure Homosexuality”

A Pentecostal pastor with the Jesus Miracle Ministries, Awka, Anambra State (names withheld) is on the run after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy.

A source who pleaded anonymity told our PUNCH that the gay pastor was told by a native doctor that his homosexual ‘sickness’ would be cured if he slept with a male teen.

Narrating his ordeal, the victim (Abuchi) said the incident took place after a vigil service.

Trailer Crushes Mechanic To Death While Working (Disturbing Photos)

According to Eye witnesses, the mechanic was working on a car in his workshop when a trailer’s brakes failed, lost control, rammed into the unfortunate man, crushing him in the process.

The said the incident happened along the 3-3 road in Onitsha, Anambra state.

Say What | Kylie Jenner Banned From Tyga’s Vegas Show because she was underage

Rapper Tyga had a major performance at a club in Las Vegas over the weekend but his girlfriend, 19 year old Kylie Jenner was not there to cheer him up all thanks to her age.

According to reports, Kylie was banned from attending Tyga’s show at the Drai club in Las Vegas because she did not meet the club’s strict 21-and-over age limit.

President Buhari | We’re ready to dialogue with Boko Haram on Chibok girls

President Muhammadu Buhari says his government is ready to dialogue with Boko Haram on the release of the Chibok girls kidnapped by the insurgents since 2014.

In an interview with journalists in Nairobi, Kenya at the weekend, President Buhari said the Nigerian government is ready to dialogue with bonafide leaders of the terror group who know the whereabouts of the girls.

Tyga and Kylie Jenner shares romantic pictures inside a private plane

Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend, Tyga looked cozy as they flew in their private plane to Las Vegas where Tyga was scheduled to perform. They also had Tyga's son. King Cairo with them

WTH! See what an Artist made out of Kevin Hart and wife wedding's photo

Like seriously!!!

Lol! Checkout Chrissy Teigen epic reply to woman who called her a white bitch

Funny!

So Cute! The Game's daughter looking stunning in these Photos

Rapper, The Game shared the photo of his daughter, Cali. Cali's mum is  Tiffney Cambridge whom he has 2 children with. 

He shared the photo above and wrote:

Lupita Nyong'o and Nigerian GQ Style fashion editor Mobolaji Dawodu are Dating

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is in a relationship with a handsome Nigerian, Mobolaji Dawodu, the fashion editor at GQ Style.

In a new issue of US Weekly, a friend of Dawodu, confirmed that the pair has been dating for six months. 

Ondo Guber | APC chieftain cautions leaders

Ahead of November 26 governorship election in Ondo State, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Olu Ologbese, has advised the party leadership to put their home in order for APC to defeat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the poll.

Ologbese, the Life Patron of Nigeria Union of Journalist Ondo/Ekiti chapter said Ondo people had all along proved themselves as people who cannot be bought by any wealthy politician or party and therefore APC should present the best candidate during the election.

China | Government expresses concern over economic challenges

Chinese government has expressed concerned over economic challenges facing Nigeria and other developing countries in the world, but it is hopeful that these will soon be a thing of the past.

Speaking on the G20 Summit in China, tagged: The Light at the End of Tunnel, Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Mr. Chao Xiaoliang, said that, the event is the first ever G20 Summit to be hosted in China.

The challenges we are facing with IDPs – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria will diligently ensure full rehabilitation of victims of Boko Haram and find a lasting solutions to combat threats of terrorism in the country.

Speaking at the opening of the sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), in Nairobi, Kenya, President Buhari reaffirmed that Boko Haram terrorists have been degraded, even as the reintegration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country receives immediate attention.

(Photos) Troops kills 5 militants, recovers heavy guns, ammunition

The 133 Special Forces Battalion of Nigerian Army troops have carried out a precursor operation to Exercise CROCODILE SMILE aimed at getting rid of all forms of criminal activities in the Niger Delta region.

In the course of the operation, five militants that attacked the troops were killed in action, while many others were injured. Twenty-three suspects were arrested.

My brain has always been female – Transgender, Miss Sahhara

Popular Nigerian transgender, born Clifford Oche, popularly known as Miss SaHHara, has said it is not true that she decided to be a woman overnight.

She said she has always been a woman and would have killed herself if she hadn’t moved to the United Kingdom.

There are wayward women everywhere, not only in Nollywood – Actress, Lola Faduri

Popular Yoruba movie actress, Lola Faduri, fondly called Adetoun L’America, has reacted to the perception of many that most actresses are wayward.

The medical doctor cum actress said there are wayward people everywhere, not only in Nollywood.

In a chat with the Nation, Faduri said “Well, I don’t know about that. There’s no industry that does not have wayward people as you mentioned, so it’s not only in our industry. It happens everywhere and in every career but just because we are role models, people tend to think there should be perfection in Nollywood.

Dakuku Peterside says Wike is running a 419 Government

The All Progressive Congress,APC, in Rivers State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party-led administration of lacking the needed prowess to lead the state.

Governorship candidate of the APC in the last general elections in the State, Dakuku Peterside said this when APC faithful gathered at Okehi community, the Headquarters of Etche Local Government Area of the state.

Peterside who is now the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, said Governor Wike is only interested in borrowing money to host what he called irrelevant events while many civil servants are suffering.