Reps to meet President Buhari over rising wave of insecurity

Worried by the continuous killings across the country, the House of Representatives Thursday mandated the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara and other principal officers to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari and the security chiefs over the rising wave of insecurity

The proposed meeting with Buhari is for the purpose of getting him to act urgently on the trend of herdsmen attacks, armed robbery, kidnapping, and other security challenges.

The House also said a conference on security involving all security agencies should be convened to proffer solution to the problem and called for a Declaration of Emergency in Southern Kaduna senatorial district by the Federal and Kaduna State governments.

FG haven't paid Jonathan, Obasanjo, IBB their 10-month salaries and allowances

Former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida, Alhaji Shehu Shagari have not been paid their salaries and allowances since January this year, it was disclosed on Thursday.

The revelation came as a shock to members of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs who visited the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

Paucity of funds due to non-approvals by President Muhammadu Buhari was blamed for the inability to pay the entitlements of the former presidents. 

SHOCKING! Atiku Abubakar reveals no member of his family ever reached 70 years

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said on Thursday that no member of his family ever reached the ripe age of 70 years.

He spoke in Yola at an event organised to mark his 70th birthday by students of American University of Nigeria Academy and Primary schools.

Obama tells Donald Trump to stand up to Russia

US President Barack Obama, on a farewell visit to Europe, said Thursday he hoped Donald Trump would “stand up” to Russia but added he was “cautiously optimistic” about his successor in the White House.

Speaking in Berlin, Obama also praised as an “outstanding” international partner his host Angela Merkel, seen by many as a new standard bearer of liberal democracy as the world tensely awaits how Trump will reshape the global order.

EFCC disregard Fayose’s application challenging seizure of his properties

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday abstained from a Federal High Court in Abuja where it was expected to show up to respond to an application by Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, who is challenging the seizure of his landed assets by the commission.

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba expressed reservation over the absence of any lawyer representing the anti-graft agency and the failure of the commission to file any response to Fayose’s application despite being aware that Thursday had been scheduled for the hearing.

The judge had on July 20, 2016, granted an ex-parte order in favour of the EFCC for the interim forfeiture of some landed assets in Lagos and Abuja linked to Fayose.

'You can’t intimidate me' - Judge slams Ecobank

Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday dismissed an application by Ecobank Nigeria Limited asking him to disqualify himself from a suit filed against the bank by Honeywell Flour Mills Plc.

The judge, who stressed that no one could intimidate him, described Ecobank’s application as frivolous and dismissed it.

The bank had, in a letter to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, alleged that Justice Idris had been biased against it and sought the transfer of the case to another judge.

Police IG says Ondo election will be violence-free

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has expressed assurance that the November 26, governorship election in Ondo State will be free of violence.

He said officers and men of the Nigeria police Force would be on ground to tackle any act of violence.

Idris said the police were committed and ready to ensure that peace reign in all parts of the state before, during and after the election.

PDP says APC spreading poverty in Kogi State

The Peoples Democratic Party has said that Kogi State is currently in the hands of tyrants who have no respect for human lives as the citizens are dying daily of common ailment due to non-payment of workers’ salaries.

The PDP said this at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Kogi West Senatorial district of the party held at Rekiya Ogheha Place in Lokoja on Thursday.

Those present at the meeting included a former Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Prince Sola Akanmode, a former Secretary to the State Government, Sola Ojo, a former PDP state chairman, Chief Hassan Salawu, Henry Ojuola, and Chief Kola Ojo, who is the Kogi West zonal chairman.

#OndoDecides: I’ll bring refinery to Ondo if elected - Akeredolu

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, yesterday said if elected his administration will bring a refinery to the state.

Akeredolu lamented that the state lost the Dangote Refinery Company to Lagos State, due to what he described as “lack of commitment” by the Olusegun Mimiko-led administration.

We’ll defeat corruption - Buhari reiterates

President Muhammadu Buhari is sure that his administration will win the anti-corruption war, even though it is tough, grueling, and fighting back vigorously.

The President spoke during a meeting with American Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday on the sidelines of a conference on climate change, COP22, in Marrakech, Morocco.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, President Buhari said corrupt people had accumulated a formidable arsenal of illicit wealth, which they were deploying against the government on diverse fronts.

Reps reveals why they bought N3.6 Billion exotic cars during recession

The House of Representatives on Thursday defended its decision to buy exotic cars for its 360 members at a period the country’s economy is in recession.

It said lawmakers must have a means of mobility while carrying out oversight duties over Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government.

The House will spend at least N3.6bn across 24 months to complete payment for the luxury vehicles supplied by the Kaduna-based Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited.

Senate President Saraki fires back at Fayose over $29.9bn loan

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, yesterday, took a swipe at Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, over the former’s declaration that he (Saraki) was being blackmailed by President Muhammadu Buhari on the proposed $29.9 billion external loan.

The governor had in a statement issued by his spokesman on Wednesday, asked Saraki and the Senate to remain firm and not allow themselves to be stampeded by the President into approving the loan. But Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, advised Governor Fayose and other politicians to stop peddling rumours about his recent visits to the Presidency and implored them not to trivialise serious national issues.

Sokoto State | Residents beg Goodluck Jonathan to come back

Several Sokoto residents who came to welcome former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday, Thursday, when he visited the Sultan of Sokoto and the family of his National Security Advisers, Dasuki Sambo over the death of late Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki a former Sultan who died at the age of 93 on Monday in Sokoto carried placards some with the inscription ‘Come back Baba Jonathan’.

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Abia State PDP treasurer, Steve Omeoga slumps, dies

The Abia State Treasurer of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Steve Omeoga, is dead.

The state PDP Publicity Secretary, Chief Don Ubani, confirmed his death.

He said, “It is unfortunate, he is dead.”

Pls Help! "He is Very Rich But Cannot Satisfy Me in Bed”

A disturbed lady has cried out for help over a sexual challenge that is about to ruin her relationship. The story shared by Cynthia Valerian Raphaels reads:

I don’t how this may sound, but I just want to hear from your friends. I have a man that wants to marry me, he is rich but honestly his p*nis is nothing to write home about. It is so small, even when he goes inside me, I hardly notice he is inside me.

OMG! See what they did to a Man who was allegedly trying to steal a car battery (Photos)

A notorious thief who is very popular for stealing people’s motor batteries at night was caught at a market junction in Rumumasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

He was caught while trying to break into a man’s car before he was caught by security guards popularly called Abokis in the area. The robber’s gang members escaped leaving him behind.

Baba Olowo! Davido gift Singer, Simi new shoes

There is a saying ask and it shall be given unto you. Singer Simi must have read that scripture before she took to twitter to tell Davido about the blue shoes she saw on his snapchat. She gushed about the shoes on twitter and tagged Davido, the rest is history

See their conversation below:

D’banj says “Artistes do music to make money, not for popularity”

Singer, D’Banj has said artists do not only make music to get popular, but also to make money. Well, it has always been about the money!

D’banj said this on Thursday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria. He said it was only fair for musicians to make money from their efforts.

He said:

Wow! Mercy Johnson and Majid Michel's photo is just a perfect snap

Actress, Mercy Johnson shared this photo with Actor Majid Michel who recently turned a Prophet  on the set of a new movie. We just couldn't help the beautifulness of this photo or is it only my eyes that are seeing this?

New Movie: “Chidimma And The Cucumber” set to Premiere (Photo)

Well, movies makers have put finishing touch to the long awaited movie titled 'Chidinma and the Cucumber' culled from a true live story of a Former Miss Anambra.

Who else can't wait to see this movie?

True account of the "boy" beaten and burnt in Lagos - Lawyer's side of the story

A Lagos lawyer, Kingsley Ughe has given the real account of the viral photos of the man lynched in Lagos.

A THIEF AND A FRENZIED MOB BAYING FOR BLOOD

The true accounts of the young man lynched and summarily burnt to death at Orile Iganmu last Saturday speak of the uncertainty and brevity of human life in Nigeria. It was Saturday, the 11th day of November 2016. The venue of this macabre killing orgy was at Augustine Onwualu Street, Orile Iganmu, Lagos.

Nigerian Arrested For Drugs Trafficking In Singapore To Be Executed Amidst Last Minute Appeal Filed By His Lawyer

Nigerian man, Chijoke Stephen Obioha, who came to Singapore for a football trial, is set to be hung early tomorrow morning after the Court of Appeal dismissed an Urgent Criminal Motion filed by his lawyer, Mr Joseph Chen, today, November 17th.

Chijioke has been taken to the prison and it’s believed no one from his family is there to visit him or arrange his funeral.

Chijoke was first arrested in 2007 and sentenced to the Mandatory Death Penalty in 2008 after being found guilty of trafficking more than 2kg of Cannabis.

Check out these stunning photos of pregnant Chacha Eke

Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke Faani is totally blowing us away with her amazing choice of maternity styles. She effortlessly makes pregnancy looks appear so beautiful and delightful.

Chacha Eke got married to her scriptwriter cum director husband, Austin Faani, on June 1, 2013. These two met on the set of ‘When Kings Decide’. The couple welcomed their first child on September 19, 2013, and are expecting another.

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Former MBGN Anita Uwagbale-Iseghohi put her hot bod on display at a beach (Photos)

Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) Anita Uwagbale-Iseghohi stripped down to a skimpy bikini during a trip to the beach with her three children last weekend. 

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I am not sleeping until Imo State is develop – Okorocha

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, said that he has denied himself rest in order to make the State, one of the fastest growing city in the country.

Okorocha stated this Thursday in Owerri while inspecting some of his ongoing projects in the State.

According to the Governor, “my interest is to make sure that by the time I finish my second term, Imo State must have been developed more that it is now.”

Wole Soyinka’s Green card threat becomes hits on Google search

Prof. Wole Soyinka’s widely reported threat to tear his Green card if Donald Trump wins U.S. Presidential elections, trended on Google search this week with mixed reactions from internet trolls.

The Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Anglophone West Africa, Mr. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos.

He said, “Google search in the just concluded week from Nov. 9 to Nov. 16, was filled with intrigues from internet users.

Mom tells son "10 minutes is enough" after witnessing a girl's dead from BF sexual enhancer

Twitter user, @Laemzy, says his mom gave him these words of advice after they both witnessed a woman die from taking sexual enhancing drugs in a hospital.

Read what this Twitter user shared:

Police Release Official Statement On “Boy” Lynched To Death Over Garri

The Lagos state Police PRO, Dolapo Badmus, has today, Thursday, released an official statement addressing the Lagos mob action against an alleged ‘garri thief’ which has grabbed the attention of the nation.

She said investigation is currently going on and the perpetrators of the gruesome act will be arrested and prosecuted

See the other part of their report below:

Hillary Clinton popular vote lead over Trump increases to 1 million

Hilary Clinton's popular vote lead over Donald Trump has hit 1 million and could go as high as 2.5 million. So more Americans voted for her, unfortunately, she didn't win the states. But then it gets tricky...continue after the cut...

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“Why it is dangerous for a Muslim to marry only one wife” – Islamic Scholar

Popular Islamic scholar and preacher, Sheik Muyideen Bello has come out with another mind boggling lecture.

Bello has said a Muslim man will be doing himself more harm by marrying just one wife, but instead he will advise such a man to start with two. He made this known in one of his lectures titled Legal Marriage.

He said: