Ambakederimo: Nigeria’s recession self-inflicted, but won’t last long

The Convener, South-South Reawakening Group, Mr Joseph Ambakederimo, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari-led government should not be blamed for the nation’s current economic hardship stressing that the ‘current recession was self inflicted’.

According to him, decades of lack of planning, mismanagement and corruption coupled with the importation of eventually every goods the country can produce plagued the country into recession.

He however, warned the federal government not to conceive to piling pressures from some rich individuals into selling some of the nation’s valuable assets as he was hopeful that the current economic recession would not last long.

U.S. envoy says Washington to use all means to pressure North Korea

Washington will use all available means outside the U.N. Security Council to isolate North Korea over its nuclear weapons program and counter its growing threat to world order, the U.S. envoy to the United Nations said on Sunday.

The United States will also use its military as a deterrent to the North's threat, Ambassador Samantha Power told a news conference in Seoul, after visiting the heavily armed Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) border between the rival Koreas.

Well-prepared ‘abacha’ is very healthy – Experts

The much sought after local delicacy, abacha, was in the news a few weeks ago for the wrong reasons.Contaminated preparations were believed to have induced cholera, which led to the death of six persons and hospitalisation of 39 others in the Isolo area of Lagos.

But health experts have said that a meal of well-prepared abacha is good for human consumption and could even help in the prevention and treatment of diseases.

UNHCR builds transitional shelter, kits for IDPs

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has built 7,350 units of transitional shelter and kits to accommodate returning Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) from liberated communities in Borno, northeast of the country and Cameroon.

In Bama town and Maiduguri Bakasi Camp, 2, 950 transitional shelter units were also completed by the UN agency for IDPs’ occupation.

Maje Ayida: My Breakup With Toke Makinwa Almost Ruined My Business

Toke Makinwa's estranged husband Maje Ayida has finally opened up and told his own side of the story about his scandalous marriage crash and new role as a father.

You already know - while married to popular media personality Toke Makinwa, Maje Ayida got his babymama Anita Solomon pregnant and today, they have an adorable son - Micah. When he was asked about the outrage, media attention the scandal attracted and how he dealt with it, Maje said:

MASSOB says Nnamdi Kanu’s detention is no defeat to Biafra

The Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), yesterday told the Federal Government not to see the one-year ‘incarceration’ of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and founder of Radio Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as a defeat to Biafra agitators.

46-year-old Kanu was arrested by DSS at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos in October 2015, on his way back from the United Kingdom (UK). Since then, he has been in detention and tried for alleged treasonable felony. MASSOB said the continued detention and trial of Kanu has increased the agitation for the creation of Biafra State.

Actor Femi Adebayo Remarries 8 Years after Divorcing the Mother of His 3 Kids (Photos)

Popular Yoruba actor, Femi Adebayo, who found widespread recognition after the release of his 2014 hit movie, "Jelili", and had been separated from his first wife and mother of his three childre, Khadijat, for eight years, is a happy married man again.

The revelation came to the fore in the early hours of Saturday when the news of planned hush-hush wedding of Femi, first son of veteran Yoruba actor, Adebayo Salami aka Oga Bello, broke on social media.

The soft-spoken actor will tie the knot with his US-based partner, a businesswoman is simply known as Maimunat, anytime from now.

OMG! See what wandering Lion did to these two persons (Photos)

A lion which strayed from Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, has attacked two people.

The lion clawed two people in Kigarale sub-county in Kyenjojo district, Ugnada.

According to New Vision, the victims, Elijah Akugizibwe and Francis Tugume were on Thursday afternoon tending to their garden when the lion first attacked the former before injuring the latter who had come to rescue him.

Ghanaian Actor reveals why He Can Act Nude in a Movie

In an exclusive interview with Daily Sun, award-winning Ghanaian actor, Frank Artus, who is born to an Egyptian father and Liberian mother, has spoken out on his secret daughter, why he can act nude in a movie, his most embarrassing moment as a popular celebrity and much more.

Below are excerpts from the chat;

Who is the real Frank Artus?

Ebube Nwagbo shares her thoughts on what marriages are going through right now in the industry

Ebube Nwagbo has debunked reports she's scared of marriage. Speaking to Vanguard's ShowTime Celebrity, the actress said

Wow! Well, I don’t know where that story is coming out from because I’ve not granted an interview in years, about 3 or 4-years now.

Epic! Rihanna shares deep thought about her relationships life

Rihanna has a point to prove about her past relationship. She took to her social media page to share about her previous relationship.

Sexy Photos of Serena Williams during last Formation tour concert

Tennis Legend, Serena Williams brought her sexy game as she joined Beyonce in New Jersey for her last Formation tour concert. Beyonce and Serena rocked to hit song.

50 Cent displays wad of dollar bills

Rapper 50 cents took to his social page to share a picture of himself holding bundles of dollar bills. I thought they said he was broke? 50cent has a way of getting people talking on social media.

Too Hot! Kylie Jenner shares steamy bathroom selfie

Reality Star and Model, Kylie Jenner took to her social media page to share photo of her posing in her underwear in sexy bathroom selfie. 

Beautiful photo of Actress Ebube Nwagbo

Stunning Actress showcase her hot legs in chic outfit as she attended an event. She got the killer smile we love!

Nwagbo is from Anambra State but grew up in Warri. She is first of her parents six children. She studied Mass Communication at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

Oh Boy! The bod on Jaden Smith though .... (See Picture)

18-year-old Jaden Smith took to his social media page to share this seriously sexy selfie to the delight of his fans.

I have to visit the gym soon, see packs ... Hopefully one day I will be able to share a shirtless photo of myself too *winks*

Would you inked this Fast and Furious fan's tattoo? (PHOTO)

A addict fan of Fast and Furious has inked one of the luxury cars that was use in movie in is body. Would you inked this?

The Fast and the Furious is an American franchise including a series of action films, which center around illegal street racing and heists, and various other media portraying the characters and situations from the films

Dss Releases Justice Sylvester Ngwuta

Justice Sylvester Ngwuta has been released by ‎the Department of State Security Service (DSS).

A top source at the Supreme Court told our correspondent that the apex court judge was released a couple of hours ago.

Sad! Mum stabs her 2 month old baby in a bid to end the living nightmare in Syria

Baby Mais, two months old was stabbed by her own mother, who then tried to kill herself in a desperate bid to end their nightmare existence in Syria.

The traumatised mother was already grieving the deaths of her husband and two sons when she launched her attack.Little Mais was knifed in the stomach and survived, while her mother was treated for her injuries and arrested.

Medics say the woman is one of ten attempted suicides in the past fortnight alone by mothers “engulfed with guilt” that they cannot protect their children.

Nigeria Customs uplifts Ban on Rice Importation

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has ordered the immediate lifting of the ban on rice importation from import restriction list and the re-introduction of import duty payment at land borders. Public Relations Officer of customs, Wale Adeniyi announced this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja .

(MUST READ) How Fraudsters now operate within ATM Machines using "charms"

On Saturday, September 3, Mrs. Olajumoke Adewole, a nursing mother, was relaxing with her baby 2016 when her housemaid, Esther headed to the bank to withdraw the sum of N30,000 for her mistress. She headed to a branch of one of the banks around Kollington Bus Stop (bank’s name withheld) in Alagbado area of Lagos State ..

Moments later, Mrs. Adewole received two separate debit alerts indicating that Esther had withdrawn the sum of N30,000 from her bank account as she was instructed.

But confusion would later set in for the mother of three. More than an hour after she received the debit alerts, her maid failed to return home.

Ivanovic says Arnautovic bigger than his club, Stoke City

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic believes Austria star Marko Arnautovic has outgrown Stoke City in terms of his ability.

Ivanovic will come face to face with Arnautovic when Serbia host Austria in a World Cup qualifier in Belgrade on Sunday and the 32-year-old does not need anyone to tell him who will be the visitors' main attacking threat.

My son not good as Me when I was his age - Francesco Totti

Roma icon Francesco Totti says his son Cristian is a good footballer - but not as good as he was at that age.

The World Cup winner is still turning out for his boyhood club at the age of 40, having scored over 300 career goals.

However, in an interview with Walter Veltroni, the former mayor of Rome, he turned his attentions to his son's footballing talent, adding that he is not a patch on his dad.

England 2 Malta 0: Sturridge, D. Alli on target for three lions

Gareth Southgate passed the first test of his four-match job interview for the England manager's position as his side produced an encouraging performance and 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Malta at Wembley.

The England Under-21 boss was named interim manager after Sam Allardyce's short tenure came to an end following a newspaper sting and the early impressions were encouraging, even allowing for modest opposition.

England made light work of their visitors and a home win never looked in doubt once Daniel Sturridge provided Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp with a reminder of his talents as a central striker just before the half-hour mark.

Germany 3 Czech Republic 0: In Form Muller help World Champions cruise to Victory

Thomas Muller scored twice as world champions Germany continued their fine start to World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 triumph over the Czech Republic in Hamburg.

Joachim Low's men had quickly moved on from their Euro 2016 semi-final disappointment with a win by the same scoreline at Norway in their Group C opener and, as in Oslo, Muller netted a brace.

The Czechs had won on their previous trip to Germany in 2007, but they never looked like repeating the trick after the Bayern Munich forward had the hosts up and running.

Argentina Coach says Messi knows ´everything´ about football

Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza was surprised by Lionel Messi's knowledge of football, saying the star knew "everything" about the game.

Messi, sidelined with a groin injury, is considered among the game's greats thanks to his stunning displays and achievements with Barcelona.

Say What | ‘Bible’ Tupac used during his time in Prison going for whooping $54,000

American rapper, Tupac Amaru Shakur bible read while serving time at a maximum security prison has been put up for sale as one of his lasting legacies even after his death

Over 140 killed in Yemen airstrike - Officials

A Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit a funeral hall packed with thousands of mourners in Yemen's capital Saturday, killing over 140 people and wounding more than 525 in one of the deadliest single attacks of the country's civil war, a U.N. official said.

Saudi Arabia announced early Sunday it would launch an investigation into "reports about the regrettable and painful bombing" in Sanaa, without immediately acknowledging that its coalition battling rebels in Yemen is the only force with air power in the conflict.

It is the latest in a string of bombings by the coalition that have struck hospitals, markets and other places civilians congregate.

Palm Springs Shooting: Two officers dead, one injured

Two police officers were shot and killed and another was wounded Saturday while responding to a domestic disturbance in a Palm Springs residential area, authorities say.

Dozens of police massed outside a house where a suspect appeared to be holed up. Officers took defensive positions behind a patrol car and a concrete wall.

"Today Palm Springs lost two brave officers," Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes said at a news conference, his voice shaking with emotion. "I am awake in a nightmare right now."

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Says He Wants To Die By Assisted Suicide

South Africa’s retired Anglican archbishop and anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, marked his 85th birthday yesterday. He also announced same yesterday, that he wants the right to end his own life.

The anti-apartheid veteran said laws against helping people to die should be abolished. He claimed he has the right to be ‘allowed to pass on to the next phase in the manner of my choice’.

In an article published on Washington Post, the former Anglican archbishop of Cape Town said: