Why Nigerian passport is scarce - Nigeria Immigration explains

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Muhammad Babandede, has explained why there is a scarcity of the Nigerian passport, blaming it on contracts for the production of the booklets which were awarded by the previous government when the exchange rate was not as high as it currently is.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Saturday, he stated that while the price of the Nigerian passport has not changed, the cost of bringing in the component has changed owing to the increase in the dollar exchange rate. He pointed out that the Service has made proposals to the government.

Man United 1 Arsenal 1: Olivier Giroud's power header gives gunners a point (Watch Highlights)

Olivier Giroud was Arsenal's super-sub, popping up with a last-gasp, and largely undeserved, equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw from Manchester United.

The Gunners turned in a listless performance in this fixture a year ago when expected to win in their attempts to keep pace with Leicester City, Marcus Rashford making a sparkling Premier League debut for a youthful side, and they largely fared little better this time around.

Much more established just nine months on, Rashford replaced the suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic in attack for United - captain Wayne Rooney demoted to the bench in a week that has seen him in the headlines for a drunken night on England duty.

#OndoDecides: PDP calls for postponement of election

Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led national caretaker committee’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is calling for the postponement of the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State.

The Court of Appeal Panel led by Justice Ibrahim Salauwa, which was set up to determine the appeals filed by Makarfi and Jegede against the judgment given by Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, which INEC relied on to pick Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim, adjourned all proceedings indefinitely.

But National Publicity Secretary of the National Caretaker Committee, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, has said the election should be postponed untill the court determined the true candidate of the party.

Incredible! Moment A Leopard Pulls A Big Cat From A Tree And Eats It (Photos)

This incredible set of images shows a majestic leopard climbing a tree and dragging the carcass of a fellow beast to the ground in its sharp teeth. The dramatic sequence shows the moment the bloodthirsty animal spots the carcass hanging from a branch.

Eyeing the big cat up the tree, the leopard dashes up to it and grabs it while dangling from the branches. 

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Paul Pogba Show His Dance Move With Look-Alike Brothers (Video)

World's most expensive footballer Paul Pogba appeared very excited after his brother Florentin joined Instagram.The Manchester United midfielder has taken great pride in posting a video to welcome Florentin to the social media site and marked the occasion by exhibiting his signature dance moves.

Sharing the clip with his 10.6million followers, Pogba can be seen accompanied with both of his siblings, Florentin and Mathias while getting into the swing of things as music plays loudly in the background.

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OMG! Man Bath Girlfriend With Acid After She Threatened To Leave Him (Graphic Photo)

A lover’s quarrel has landed a man in trouble with the law after he poured acid on his girlfriend who had threatened to leave him. Stephen Donkor, 21, has been charged with attempted murder of his girlfriend, Mary Oforiwaa, 18.

Donkor’s plea was not taken and he was remanded in police custody by the presiding Judge, Mr James Kojo Botah. Oforiwaa was not present in court because she was still receiving treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana.

The prosecution’s case was that Oforiwaa, a trader and Donkor had been in a relationship for sometime and lived in a wooden kiosk at Darkuman Cable and Wireless.

Unbelievable! See how this thief entered into a house to steal LCD TV (Photos)

A home burglar was caught in the act of moving his stolen items but the method at which he got into the house has got everyone talking.

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OMG! See how this driver narrowly escapes death in a bizarre accident (Photos)

A driver in Quanzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province on Wednesday was lucky enough to survive a catastrophic car accident, in which his car was nearly smashed into pieces by a trailer loaded with stones.

While the driver, named Song, was pulling over to the side of the road, a trailer suddenly overturned after applying its emergency brake to avoid a collision with another car on the street.

NSCDC nab fake soldiers terrorizing citizens in Ekiti State (Photo)

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, (NSCDC), Ekiti state command, has paraded four suspected fake soldiers including a serving soldier, who all allegedly engage in terrorizing, molesting and extorting citizens of the state.

While the men were being paraded on Friday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, commandant of the Ekiti corps, Donatus Ikemefuna Explained:

Popular TV presenter wish is to sleep with a President (Photo)

Popular Kenyan On-Air-Personality and former TV presenter Elizabeth Irungu who was reportedly severely beaten by her boyfriend after she had alleged he was cheating are in the middle of another serious drama. 

This time, the controversial former model has confessed she wants to have s*x with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an interview with YEN, the model revealed that she adores and admires the tough-talking Russian President and fantasizes sleeping with him in bed.

Arrested robbers’ informant says "they targeted politicians who stole public funds" (Photo)

The police have arrested an eight-man gang of armed robbers said to be terrorizing Abuja, Kogi and Kano states. Among them is Rekia Musa, a divorcee and Accounting graduate of the Kogi State University, who told the police that she had only been an informant for the gang for four months.

The police said the gang had links with a suspect, Zakeria Isiaka arrested recently by the Inspector-General of Police Response Team, along with the Okene-Akure Expressway.

On November 5, Saturday Punch reported Isiaka’s claim that he could have become the Chief Security Officer of Kogi State if the late All Progressives Congress candidate in the governorship election in Kogi State, Abubakar Audu, had not died.

ISIS decapitate two men accused of 'Seeing The Future' (Graphic Photos)

The Islamic State terrorist group has beheaded two men over charges of being soothsayers/fortune tellers in Sinai, Egypt. The gruesome execution was carried out by the deadly militants in a desert after their charges were read to them.

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Haba! Photos of policemen using their helmets to pack onions hit the internet (Photos)

Yesterday a dramatic scene was captured at in Adavi, Kogi state. Some officers were seen using their helmets to pick onions that fell off a moving loaded onion truck. Should we say the recession has forced the police to abandon their priority duty to pick onions?

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Unbelievable! Meet the family in India with 12 fingers and 12 toes (Photos)

So there is this remarkable Indian family born with 600 digits between them - with each of the 25 members boasting 12 fingers and 12 toes. Krishna Choudhary, who lives in a small village in Gaya, in Bihar, northern India, has six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot - just like his father and siblings. 

But the unusual condition has meant the 50-year-old has found it difficult to arrange his daughter's marriages - because prospective husbands dislike the condition.

OMG! Baby almost choked while being smuggled in a bag across Morocco-Spanish Border (Photos)

A four-week-old baby almost suffocated after being smuggled in a sports bag across the Morocco-Spanish border. Two women have now been arrested after the baby was discovered in the bag that had been stuffed with loaves of bread. The baby vomited over an officer when it was lifted out the bag which had been sealed by a zip in the humid conditions.

Have you ever wondered why Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't have tattoos? Find out here ...

So I am one of those that was wondering why a player like Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn't have ink in his body not to mention his modeling lifestyle. If you are someone like me, then you don't have to worry anymore.

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With a resume like Cristiano Ronaldo’s, some might assume the Portuguese Real Madrid superstar (and reigning FIFA Ballon d’Or honoree and Champions League winner) would have celebrated his victories with a tattoo or two. Not many fans know that Ronaldo abstains from ink in a sport where tattoos are not only commonplace but a way that many athletes (*cough* David Beckham *cough*) market themselves internationally. So why doesn’t Ronaldo sport any tattoos?

30 African beauty queens from different countries arrive Calabar for Miss Africa (Photos)

A group of beauties from 30 African countries yesterday arrived Calabar Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar to participate in the maiden edition of Miss African Beauty Pageant. With "Climate Change" as the theme, the pageant is being organized by the Cross River State Government to draw global attention to issues of climate change and sundry related environmental issues.

Addressing newsmen shortly on arrival from Morocco, the state Governor, Professor Ben Ayade who was also arriving from the just concluded United Nations conference of parties COP 22 in Marrakech, Morocco, noted that the pageant is a new addition to the state’s vast tourism offerings.

According to the governor, "The pageant is a warm embrace to Africa and more importantly, to create a platform to discuss the fate of Africans."

Kwara State | Prison warders allegedly beat six inmates to death

On Thursday, there was pandemonium at the Oke Kura Prison, Ilorin, Kwara State, after six inmates were reportedly beaten to death by warders. According to reports, 11 other inmates were seriously injured during the fracas which occurred around 2pm.

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It was learned that the inmates, who were in the condemned inmates’ cell, had protested the substandard quality of food they were served. They reportedly demanded to see the controller of the prison to address their grievances.

Check out photos of Air Force Personnel working on Nigeria's first indigenous drone flight

Check out these photos of a Nigerian Air Force NAF Personnel working on a GULMA drone. The GULMA drone which was unveiled by Goodluck Jonathan's regime is the country’s first indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (drone), designed and constructed by the Nigerian Air Force.

Besides its diverse military application, the vessel provides a range of benefits in disaster management, power line surveys and law enforcement. The drone is also useful in aerial imaging/mapping, telecommunications, and weather monitoring.

Photos: Troops hijack weapons in "Ondo Governorship Candidate's" Convoy ahead of polls

Nigerian troops intercepted machetes, guns, and ammunition in a vehicle leading the convoy of AD Candidate, Olusola Oke in Okitipupa. The Ondo State governorship election holds on Saturday, November 26.

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Elephant unleashes rage after being bitten by a mad dog in India (Photos)

A temple elephant went on a rampage in India pushing over and flipping a tractor whilst terrified residents looked on. The elephant, who was brought to a vet after being bitten by a mad dog, went out of the control after being administered an anti-rabies injection.

Despite the best efforts of one of its brave mahouts in trying to stop it, the elephant continued to show its anger with him still sat on his back. 

'Wenger gets more respect than me' - Mourinho wail

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho believes old foe Arsene Wenger is given more respect than him.

The pair’s relationship on the touchlines and away from it has been an intriguing one over the years, with the spotlight returning to the duo ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between United and Arsenal.

Mourinho, who has lost only one of 15 previous meetings with Wenger, labeled the Frenchman a “specialist in failure” in early 2014, but there were no such inflammatory remarks on Friday. The Portuguese does clearly feel though that he is afforded less respect than a manager who last won the Premier League in 2004.

'Back to Sender' - Nigerians reject Guru Maharaj Ji's prophecy about APC

Many Nigerians took to the social media to share their opinions after hearing the prophecy of Guru Maharaj Ji that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will rule beyond 2019 in the country.

Some believe it, some say it is a blatant lie, some took the let's wait and see' attitude. See their reactions below:

Why I Turned Down The Chance To Play For Super Eagles – Tyronne Ebuehi

Tyronne Ebuehi has explained why he turned down the chance to play for Nigeria under Gernot Rohr.

The 20-year-old who plays for ADO Den Haag, is of mixed Nigerian and Dutch parentage, and was invited for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria , but rejected the call-up.

Although Rohr admitted he might still call the defender, Ebuehi has insisted he is not ready to feature for the Super Eagles yet.

Atiku Abubakar pleads with ASUU to shelve strike

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities to suspend its strike action and embrace negotiation with the government.

The university lecturers had on Wednesday commenced a one-week strike over the failure by the Federal Government to implement the 2009 Agreement and 2013 Memorandum of Understanding.

Speaking during his 70th birthday celebration in Yola on Thursday, Atiku said his concern was about the children who would be out of school while calling on the union to shelve the strike action.

I want to get married💑 again – Kenny Saint Best (KSB)

Ten years ago, gospel singer, Kenny Saint Best, parted ways with her ex-husband, Eddy Remedy but now the singer is ready to walk down the aisle again.

In an exclusive chat with Saturday Beats, the singer said having stayed as a single mother for a decade, she is ready to give marriage another shot. According to her, this month makes it 10 years since she took a walk from her former marriage.

She told Saturday Beats that the pact she had with God is to have a man by her side by the time she marks her 50th birthday.

Bukola Saraki: Only best brains needed in public sector

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Friday, said the nation should create a system that allows its best brains to take over the public sector and make it work for Nigerians.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, disclosed that Saraki made the call while presenting the keynote address at the inaugural National Chevening Alumni Leadership Summit, organised by the British High Commission and the Nigeria Chevening Alumni Association in Lagos.

Pastor left wife in labour to go have sex with married church member ... Then this happened!

A randy Pastor in one of the jet age churches, Mount Zion Light House Full Gospel Church at Utu Nto Obio Ekop in Etim Ekpo Local Government, Akwa Ibom, is said to be gasping for life as a result of the fair share of jungle justice he received penultimate weekend when some angry youths beat the hell out of the man of God for allegedly sleeping with a married member at the husband’s residence.

According to the INK, before the ugly incident, Pastor Abraham as he is popularly known is said to have been the family prayer gladiator and had been a regular caller, praying for the prosperity of the family as the husband is said to be palm cones dealer which he brings from Rivers State to sell in the University town. On the day of the incident, THE INK gathered that the man of God had phoned the husband to his lover and allegedly prophesied that danger abound in his house and that the family should not sleep there.

Pls Help! My Boyfriend has Proposed To Me 7 Times This Year Only

A lady who has been left confuse with the action of his boyfriend has cried out to online relationship page break_or_makeup for help.

What's your advice for her?

APC will rule Nigeria beyond 2019 - Prophet Guru Maharaj Ji says

Founder of the One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj ji, Friday, said that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will rule Nigeria beyond 2019 in spite of the acrimony in the party.

The sect leader said this in Ibadan, Oyo State, at a press conference to mark the 36th anniversary of the group.

He said what the ruling APC needed to do was to ensure that those who defected from the PDP to the party were monitored to ensure that they do not tarnish the good intention of President Muhammadu Buhari.