Lai Mohammed: Corrupt elements making us look as if we are not working

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says corrupt elements opposed to the change agenda are making government activities obscure to give the wrong impression that they are not working.

The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of the Federal Government of Nigeria Information App (FGN IAPP) that is designed to provide real time information from the government to Nigerians– home and abroad.

The minister said that the corrupt elements, in particular, had chosen to fight the government with their ill-gotten wealth, by “distorting our messages and obfuscating our activities’’

Excited Gov Fayose storms Zenith Bank to withdraws his N5million (Photos)

The Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, today stormed Zenith Bank to withdraw N5million after the court ordered his account to be defrozen.

According to the press statement:

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose on Thursday stormed the Ado-Ekiti branch of the Zenith Bank to make withdrawal from his hitherto frozen account following a Federal High Court order asking the bank to de-freeze the governor’s account. Governor Fayose who made a withdrawal of N5 million in cash thanked Nigerians for standing with him and against the recklessness of the EFCC.

Mo Abudu looking astonishing in new photos

Veteran Media Personality, Mo Abudu wow in this Lanre Da Silva Ajayi hand painted dress. She rocked the dress to Chris Ubosi's 50th birthday party.

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Check out another lovely photo of Zahra Buhari and husband to be

The wife of Mr President, Aisha Buhari shared the lovely photo of her daughter, Zahra with her husband to be. They are so adorable. Happy Marriage Life to Them (In Advance).

Buhari rejected food bill for his daughter, Zahra's wedding

Garba Shehu, official Spokesperson to President Buhari in a series of tweet is saying that government funds were not used for Zahra Buhari's wedding, saying the president even rejected the wedding food bill.

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Leo Messi set to marry his babies mama, Antonella Roccuzzo

Barcelona star and world football icon, Lionel Messi is reportedly set to marry his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo next summer.

According to Mirror UK, the wedding is expected to take place in their native city of Rosario in Argentina where they met as children through Lucas Scaglia, Antonella’s footballer cousin and a close friend of Messi.

Local journalist Juan Pablo Varsky broke the news on Wednesday on a radio programme.

Photos: Woman Gives Birth To Baby With Two Heads In Lagos

A woman gave birth to a baby with two heads, on Tuesday at Med-in specialist hospital, Osogbo street, Lagos, through an elective Caesarean section.

Various scans the woman underwent in the course of the pregnancy, indicated that she was having a twins.

The baby was resuscitated and transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for advance care. According to one of the nurses who was in the delivery room, they had prepared two cots for each of the twins but were shocked when they saw that they were conjoined.

Bankers who spread the message of MMM to customers set to be sacked

Reports have emerged that some, if not many, bank workers may lose their jobs over the recent crash of the Ponzi scheme MMM, in Nigeria.

Some Banks may sack their workers that introduced customers to scheme. According to Naij, some banks are seriously considering sacking their workers who were found guilty of introducing customers to the Ponzi scheme.

MMM storms Kenya after swindling Nigerians, promises to pay 40% per month

Few days after putting its Nigerians participants in misery, MMM has taken its message to Kenya, promising 40% return on investment.

The scheme, which calls itself a Global financial social network but is really just a Ponzi scheme was created by Russian criminal, Sergei Mavrodi.

Photos: Pregnant Woman Who Was Raped By Lagos Pastor, Delivers Twins

A woman, Mrs. Esther James who was allegedly raped by her church pastor, Treasure Igbonazabi, while pregnant, has finally delivered a set of twins.

It was gathered the woman put to bed after months of apprehension due to complications arising from the assault by the pastor.

Pastor Igbonazabi of the Living Word Revival Assembly Church in Egbeda, Lagos was arrested and charged to a Lagos court with sexually assault and rape of Esther inside the church premises located at Samuel Banjo Street, Car Wash Bus Stop, Abule-Odo, Egbeda, Lagos.

Angry Wife Stabs Husband’s Lover With Broken Bottle In Lagos (Photos)

A housewife, Amudat Shosanya, was yesterday arraigned before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing her husband’s lover with a broken bottle.

According to The Nation, Mrs Shosanya, who hails from Kwara State, was said to have stabbed Remilekun Adeshina on the head, neck, hand and fingers. The accused, it was learnt, has been married to her husband, Wasiu for eight years without a child.

The accused, it was learnt, caught her husband with Remilekun and quarrelled with him for having extra-marital affair. She allegedly stabbed her husband on the lap close to his manhood.

Russia President, Vladimir Putin named World Most Powerful Person for the 4th time

Vladimir Putin was the world’s most powerful person for a fourth straight year in 2016, with US president-elect Donald Trump in second place, Forbes magazine said Wednesday in its annual rankings.

“Russia’s president has exerted his country’s influence in nearly every corner of the globe,” the US business magazine wrote.

“From the motherland to Syria to the US presidential elections, Putin continues to get what he wants.”

Keyshia Cole Signs with Epic Records

Keyshia Cole took to Instagram to announced that she’s officially a part of the Epic Records family.

She captioned a video of herself posing with L.A. Reid:

Signed my first deal at the age of 21, released my first album June, 2005 second album, Sept, 25 2007 then my third just a year later Dec,16 2008! After that, I’ve released a album EVERY 2 years consistently 2010, 2012, and 2014 being the last album released Under my then, and forever IGA FamBam!!!! ?? Well 2016 is about to be over, ???? AND IM PAST MY INTERNAL DEADLINE!!!

Vladimir Putin Was Directly Involved in U.S. Election Hack - U.S. Officials Says

U.S. intelligence officials revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin became personally involved in Russia’s interference with the U.S. presidential election.

According to NBC reports, two senior officials with direct access to the information say new intelligence shows that Putin personally directed how hacked material from Democrats was leaked and otherwise used. The intelligence came from diplomatic sources and spies working for U.S. allies, the officials said.

Aww! Ciara Just Hints She Might Be Having Twins (Photo)

Ciara took to Instagram to show off a pair of baby shoes designed by Russell Wilson but her caption has fans wondering if there might be TWO little ones on the way.

She captioned the photo:

Akon Dragged To Court For Allegedly Lying About His Financial Status To Avoid Paying Royalties

Akon is being accused of being super selfish with the money from his many hits and not paying royalties to one of his producers.

According to TMZ, Leland Clopton claims Akon’s record label, Konvict Entertainment, hid financial stats from him for years to avoid paying his royalties. According to the docs, he produced a number of songs for Akon, but only saw some income statements for a few.

How My Husband Connived With A Doctor To Remove My Womb – Wife Narrates

A 55-year-old trader, Mrs Saidat Abu, on Thursday, told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos that her husband was a flirt who impregnated her younger sister on two occasions.

She disclosed this while responding to a suit filed by her husband, Momodu, alleging threat to his life by his wife.

Saidat, who alleged that her husband did not only commit adultery but incest, said,

Students of FGGC narrowly escaped death in a bizarre accident along Abuja-Lokoja Road (Photos)

Six students who were traveling for the Christmas and New Year celebrations survived a road crash that occurred on Thursday on the Lokoja-Abuja highway, Punch reports.

According to Punch, the students are from the Federal Government Girls College Abaji in Abaji Local Government Area, Abuja.

BREAKING! Senate Rejects Ibrahim Magu As Efcc Chairman

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, due to security reasons.

Spokesman of the Senate, Abdullahi Sabi, disclosed this to journalists shortly after the scheduled screening.

Photo: Checkout Zahra Buhari & Ahmed Indimi Wedding Souvenir Boxes

Zahra Buhari will on Friday, the 16th, be getting married to billionaire son, Ahmed Indimi, in Abuja. The beauty had yesterday in Abuja, celebrated her bridal shower.

The photo above shows the couple’s souvenir boxes. There was a wedding ball held on Wednesday 14th December, 2016 at Royal halls in Abuja.

Osun state | Husband and wife sentenced to death by hanging for murder, armed robbery

Victim's Photo

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ile Ife has sentenced a couple – Fatai Jimoh and Lateefat Jimoh – to death by hanging for armed robbery and the murder of one Mrs. Bukola Taiwo of Ikeketu, Ile Ife.

Taiwo was said to have gone on a business trip to Ile Ife on August 12, 2009, and slept over at the Jimohs’ apartment.

It was learnt that the victim, who was a palm oil dealer, used to come from Ibadan, Oyo State, to buy palm oil at Ile Ife.

Lady Tell Story Of How Her Ex Jilted Her With Pregnancy When Things Were Going Well For Him

A lady sent a mail to relationship expert, Joro Olumofin, in January, explaining how she had been dating a guy for two years only to discover that he has a daughter… as if that was not heartbreaking enough, she had to suffer being abandoned whilst she was pregnant for him this year.

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Aww! Toke Makinwa has replied the OAP who proposed to her on Instagram

Media personality, Toke Makinwa has responded to the City FM OAP, Uche's marriage proposal he made yesterday. All that seems to remain now is the ring and the planning ... They are both good to go ... Lol. 

Aisha Buhari calls for prayers as her second daughter, Zahra, gets married tomorrow

The first lady of the country, Aisha, shared this lovely photo of her daughter Zahra, and her husband to be, Ahmed who are set to Wed tomorrow.

This is the first photo of the couple seen together the family had denied the initial first photo which circulated the media as their pre-wedding photo.

US-based Nigerian Pastor buys a brand new SUV as Christmas gift for his Mom (Photo)

Pastor Keion Henderson of The Lighthouse Church, Houston, put a smile on the face of his mom as he bought her a brand new SUV for Christmas.

Sharing the photo, the pastor wrote on his Instagram page:

OPINION: Mathematical Analysis of How MMM-Nigeria System Works And Why It Always Bound to Fail

Nigerians are still trying to figure out what to do if the pause placed on MMM-Nigeria is finally lifted by January (hopefully it does happen). Although, the Nigeria Central Bank has been issuing warnings to Nigerians to boycott the Ponzi scheme but with the current state of our economy, a lot of Nigerians has found succor from the scheme for survival.

A Facebook user Ebuka J. Anichebe has practically explained the mathematical phenomenon in which the MMM-Nigeria System operates. In is post titled #MMMDecoded, the Marketing Expert shared an in-depth example of how the system works with it 30% grow your money scheme.

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Crystal Palace 1 Man United 2: Ibrahimovic gifts Red Devils 3 Points with a dramatic late winner

Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbed a dramatic, late winner as Manchester United remained in touch with their rivals for Champions League qualification with a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace.

The away team led through Paul Pogba's strike in added time at the end of the first half at Selhurst Park on Wednesday.

James McArthur netted a classy and deserved equaliser for the hosts after the break, but Palace could not halt the powerhouse combination of Pogba and Ibrahimovic, who was played in by the midfielder to snatch the winner from a tight angle with two minutes to go in normal time.  

The result leaves United sixth, three points behind Tottenham and six back from local rivals Manchester City, who occupy the final Champions League qualifying berth. 

Study shows nearly 10 million Americans are victims of revenge porn

Just over two years ago, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and many other actresses found their private images had been stolen and posted on the Internet for all to see.

While that stood as a high-profile case, men and women alike are victims of revenge porn much more often than you might think.

About one in 25 Americans are either threatened with or victims of nonconsensual image sharing, or "revenge porn" as it's more commonly known. That equates to roughly 10 million Americans, according to a study published by the Data & Society Research Institute.

President Buhari’s 2017 Budget Speech (Full Text)

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1. It is my pleasure to present the 2017 Budget Proposals to this distinguished Joint Assembly:the Budget of Recovery and Growth.

2. We propose that the implementation of the Budget will be based on our Economic Recovery and Growth Strategy. The Plan, which builds on our 2016 Budget, provides a clear road map of policy actions and steps designed to bring the economy out of recession and to a path of steady growth and prosperity.

3. We continue to face the most challenging economic situation in the history of our Nation. Nearly every home and nearly every business in Nigeria is affected one way or the other.

United States Govt. announces $92m additional humanitarian assistance for Nigeria

This week, the United States Government announced nearly $92 million in additional humanitarian assistance to people affected by the ongoing conflict and severe food insecurity in Nigeria and throughout the Lake Chad Basin region.

With this announcement, the United States is providing more than $291 million in humanitarian assistance since the 2016 fiscal year to people affected by the Boko Haram-related conflict and the related humanitarian crisis. The United States continues to be the single largest humanitarian donor to the region.