Minister of Budget, Udo Udoma says FG won't be selling off all National Assets

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma says the fiscal stimulus strategy designed is not to sell off all national assets.

Udoma, gave the explanation in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, James Akpandem on Saturday in Abuja.

Udoma said the primary objective of government’s fiscal stimulus plan was not to sell off all major critical national assets but to source for immediate funds to get the economy out of recession.

Minister says FG to start deploying career diplomats as Ambassadors by December

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed this via his official twitter handle.

#Rio2016: Team Nigeria’s Performance was better than that of London 2012 - Solomon Dalung

Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Saturday in Ilorin said he was disappointed with those who said Nigeria performed abysmally at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games.

Dalung, while declaring open the second edition of the National Youth Games (NYG), said comments describing Team Nigeria’s performance at Rio 2016 Olympics as abysmal worried him.

He said he was in this state because Nigeria’s outing in Rio was better than that of the London 2012 Olympics where the country failed to win a single medal.

Eva Alordiah stun on the covers of Guardian Life Magazine

Rapper Eva Alordiah is the cover star for the latest issue of Guardian Life magazine. The rapper has been around for a solid number of years now. 

After a number of singles, a mix tape that got people not just talking but interested, and more singles and features, rapper Eva is set to take the crown as Nigeria’s foremost femcee with the release of her very first, full-length album 1960.

Reports | Touts Take Over MMIA, Lagos as Security Personnel Collect N1000

Despite the current unpleasant security situation in the country, touts and touting activities have continued to take center stage across Nigerian airports especially the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.

According to investigation by Sahara Reporters, It revealed that security personnel, especially the Aviation Security (AVSEC), a department under the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), also connive with touts in the airport environment by collecting the sum of N1000 per shift daily from them for the touts to continue their activities without harassment.

Cynthia Morgan, Toni Tones looks fierce in yellow themed shoot

Toni Tones and Cynthia Morgan shares behind the scene photo from what seem like a video shoot ...

Kaduna | Police arrest 7 robbers, rescue 3 victims

The Nigeria Police, Kaduna State Command, has arrested seven armed robbery suspects who invaded Godogodo in Kafanchan Local Government Area of the state on September 24, 2016.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Aliyu Usman, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kaduna.

APC Leader, Bola Tinubu demands Immediate Resignation Party Chairman, John Oyegun

All Progressives Congress, APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demanded the resignation of the national chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun who he claimed Sunday had derailed from the path of progressives.

In a stinking communiqué from his media office, Tinubu accused Oyegun of sabotaging the will of democracy in Ondo State by overriding the decision of the appeal panel that asked for a fresh governorship primary following investigations that showed that the delegates’ list used had been tampered with.

Minister of Finance says recession may be longer

The minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said that recession might take longer time than the government will like.

Speaking to Punch Newspaper, the Minister revealed that though she cannot predict when the country will get out of the current economic recession, she's certain it will be over soon.

United States accuses Russia of ‘barbarism’ and war crimes in Syria

The United States accused Russia of “barbarism” and war crimes in Syria on Sunday as Moscow’s airstrikes over Aleppo pushed a humanitarian crisis there to new depths.

The nations sparred verbally at an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting called to demand that Russia rein in its ally, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and halt the blistering attacks on Syria’s second city.

“Instead of pursuing peace, Russia and Assad make war,” said Samantha Power, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. “What Russia is sponsoring and doing is not counter-terrorism. It is barbarism.”

5 shot, 1 dead, after fight at Illinois campus party - Police reports

One man was killed and four other people were wounded in a pair of shootings early Sunday, including one that happened on the University of Illinois campus.

Police believe the two shootings in the eastern Illinois city of Champaign may be related. They say the first apparently stemmed from an argument shortly after midnight at an apartment party on Green Street, the commercial heart of the campus.

'The King' of golf, Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Legendary Golfer, Arnold Palmer from Latrobe, Pa., whose thrilling, go-for-broke style made him the first television superstar of his sport and earned him generations of devoted fans, has died, according to Golf Digest. He was 87.

The beloved Palmer, who was the first client of Mark McCormack's legendary sports management firm IMG and later co-founded the Golf Channel, the first cable network devoted to one sport, died Sunday. Further details were not immediately available.

VP Osinbajo says Buhari will take Nigerians to the promised land

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed confidence in his principal, President Muhammadu Buhari’s ability to take Nigeria out of the present economic challenges. He said that the administration would surely rescue the country and take Nigerians across the red-sea into the promise land.

The assurance was contained in Osinbajo’s remark at the 56th Independence Anniversary Interdenominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja on Sunday. 

US Presidential Debate | Pressure on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

Pressure mounted on Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump Sunday as they head into their first presidential debate with a new poll showing them in a dead heat.

Mind games were on display as Trump threatened to invite Gennifer Flowers, a former lover of Bill Clinton, to watch Monday’s high-stakes battle of wits from a front-row seat.

Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said it was meant to show the New York billionaire had ways “to get inside the head of Hillary Clinton” but she told CNN there were no plans to invite Flowers.

Femi Falana insists He won’t apologise to Soludo

A senior lawyer, Femi Falana, on Sunday said he would not apologise to former Central Bank Governor Chukwuma Soludo over his allegationthat the ex-bank chief “dolled” out $7 billion government funds to bankers while he was in office.

Mr. Soludo has denied the allegation, saying he acted right in his dealings as Central Bank chief.

Mr. Falana, however, said he based his statement on facts made available by the Central Bank during Mr. Soludo’s stewardship.

Read Mr. Falana’s full statement below:

Patience Jonathan is not above the law - APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) said has said that former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan was not above being investigated by anti-corruption agencies in the country.

It described as shameful the habit of those who are backing her claim of owing several millions of dollars without a visible means of income.

Prophet T.B Joshua get the Key to a City during a Crusade in Peru (Photos)

Mayor of La Victoria District, Lima in Peru, Elías Cuba Bautista, has given Prophet T.B. Joshua The Key To The City. The mayor said, The key To The City represents an acknowledgement of Prophet T.B. Joshua’s love for the nation of Peru. T.B. Joshua received the Key on behalf of the people God delivered and healed at the crusade.

National Assets Sale | PENGASSAN threatens to go on strike

A leading union of oil workers has threatened to shut down the country if the federal government carries out the plan to sell national assets as a way out of the current economic recession.

The oil workers under the aegis of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), described the plan to sell the national assets as a self-destructive move.

Dele Momodu | Believe It or Not, This Buhari Government is Failing

Renowned writer, Dele Momodu has written another explosive piece on the current progress of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration under the banner of the All Progressives Congress. 

Read below:

I’ve just received a call from a businessman who believes so much in Buhari but feels the man has been encircled by desperate political jobbers who are not bothered whether he fails or succeeds.

Borno State | 22 Boko Haram Members and Four Soldiers Die in Fierce Battle

The Nigerian Army says its troops, on Sunday, repelled another attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.

The Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, revealed this in a statement on Sunday.

Girl aborting second pregnancy for Her married colleague lover wants you to read this before you abuse her

Read her story below;

"I will call him "MF" to protect his identity. He joined my uncle, who is a member of the National Assembly few months back as staff. He looks very young, intelligent and extremely charming. He never looks his age. He will be 40 this year but looks less than 30.

UK Anti-corruption Police currently in Nigeria to interview some persons ... (Read More)

A 7-person team of anti-corruption police officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) is currently in Nigeria to interview several associates and accomplices of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. 

SaharaReporters learned that the British detectives, comprising of four women and three men, were in Nigeria as part of efforts to build a solid case in order to commence the former minister’s trial early next year.

See elderly woman's campaign poster that is causing stir on the internet

A social media user identified as Nki Ru shared the above photo on social media, below is what she wrote;

"What is wrong with this photo of PDP candidate in Iperu, Ogun state? Actually I don't know where Iperu is located but according to Wikipaedia, Iperu or Iperu Bale Oja is a town near the Ibu River in the Ogun state in southwestern Nigeria. It is the most populous town in Remo Region of the Ikenne Local Government Area."

Where this Passenger From Brazil Hide 110 grammes of Cocaine will SHOCK You (See Photo)

Wraps of narcotics were discovered in the collar of a passenger’s jacket at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos. The passenger was nabbed shortly after the suspect disembarked from the aircraft on his way from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The 31-year old suspect, Agwu Samuel, confidently wore the jacket containing the drugs but through experience and insight, the drugs were discovered by officers. This is the first discovery of cocaine inside the collar of a jacket by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA.

Former President Jonathan's granddaughter celebrates 1st birthday (PHOTOS)

Princess Eliana Edward, the granddaughter of former President Jonathan, turned one recently. Eliana is the daughter of Faith Sakwe, Jonathan's foster daughter and her husband Prince Godswill Edward.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge receives a rousing welcome in Canada (PHOTOS)

The royal family, William, Kate and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte are pictured stepping off the plane together as they arrived in Canada for their eight day official tour.

Mikel Obi and Baby Mama, Olga share love-up photos

Chelsea FC and Super Eagles Player, Mikel Obi pictured with the mother of his twin girls, Olga Diyachenko.

Aww! Chris Brown calls his mum and daughter 'The two most important women in the world'

Chris Brown shares beautiful photos of his mum and his daughter at the beach. He captioned one of the photos "The two most important women in the world "

Check out Photos from Actress Toyin Afolayan 57th birthday celebration

Veteran Nollywood actress & a household name in the Yoruba movie industry, Toyin Afolayan aka Lola Idije, turned 57-year-old yesterday and she celebrated it with family, friends and colleagues. Happy Birthday to her.

Aww! Lovely Photo of Singer Flavour and his daughter...

Singer Flavour was spotted taking a walk with his cute daughter ...