NAFDAC warn against use of ‘dangerous’ skin lightening creams

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has cautioned the public against the use of skin lightning creams containing ‘mercury’ and ‘hydroquinone above two per cent’ that are dangerous to health.

The agency’s state coordinator, Natim Mullah-Dadi gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Kaduna.

He said such cream have adverse effects on health.

Nigerian Army Recruitment is free - Official

The Nigerian Army has said recruitment into the army is free and no one is expected to pay for it.

The Army said this in a statement by its spokesperson, Sani Usman.

Read Mr. Usman’s full statement below:

Lady shares photos of a man who stole her ATM card and cleared her account

According to the lady, the ATM card was stolen on January 1st at Idimu/Egbeda aixis but she just got his details and photos of the culprit which was captured by the CCTV cammera.

She then got a reply from official Fidelity twitter account .... See the rest of the conversation below:

Police teargas protesting Shiite members in front of National Assembly (Photos)

Protesting members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria aka Shiites were this morning teargassed by members of the Nigeria Police Force in front of the National Assembly

The group is calling for the immediate release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who was arrested in Dec 2015 following the clash between the group and the Nigerian Army officers in Zaria, Kaduna.

Twitter narrates how a Fulani herdsman allegedly killed a farmer in Abuja today

A Twitter user shared the story ...

Why is the FG probing Big Brother but not the accidental bombing of IDP camp? - Rapper MI asks

This sounds like a very good rhetorical question to ponder about. If you recall, over 200 Internally Displaced Persons IDP were killed in an Airforce strike mishap that occurred at an IDP camp in Rann, Borno state last week. The Federal government described the incident as an accidental bombing.

Gambia | President Adama Barrow to return to the country tomorrow

Journalist Sainey MK Marenah confirmed this from the President in Dakar, Senegal today. Adama Barrow will be returning home tomorrow, Thursday, 26 January 2017 to take charge of the country, after spending two weeks away due to political crises.

According to Marenah, the president described his stay outside Gambia as 'productive and in the best interest of Gambians.'

DSS Arrest Saga: Apostle Johnson Suleman’s Ministry Breaks Silence, Warns Buhari

After the failed arrest attempt early this morning of Apostle Johnson Suleman, the president and founder of Omega Fire Ministry worldwide by officials from the Department of State Security (SSS), the church management has issued a press release condemning the development.

The statement jointly signed by Dr. Sule Emmanuel, senior pastor, OFM South Africa Churches and Director of Media (OFM Worldwide) and Barrister Samuel Amune Esq, Coordinator, OFM Legal Team Worldwide, reads;

“This is to inform the millions of followers and supporters of Apostle Johnson Suleman all over the world that the man of God is very safe, and that the attempted arrest by the Department of State Security on the man of God on the instruction and orders of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari was unsuccessful.

As long as a woman is showing you love ... If she cheats on you just accept it and enjoy her love - Lady says on twitter

At first, I thought she was joking but even if this was a joke then it is very extensive and expensive ... What is she smoking over there? The painful part is that she even said 'wife', for-real ...

Read the rest of her rant below:

Usain Bolt stripped off 2008 Olympic relay gold medal after teammate, Nesta Carter fails drug test

Usain Bolt has been stripped of one of his nine Olympic gold medals after it was confirmed that his 4x100m relay team-mate Nesta Carter tested positive for a banned substance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 

An anomaly was discovered in Carter's submission following a decision by International Olympic Committee (IOC) to retest 454 doping samples from Beijing using the latest scientific analysis methods. It was found to contain banned stimulant, methylhexaneamine.

Odiegwu! Kylie Jenner shares eye-popping unclad photo on Instagram

Reality Star Kylie Jenner is not ready to handle the social media queen to Kim, not just yet. The 19-year-old shares some eye-popping photo on her Instagram page.

See close-up and clearer photo below:

Exercise regularly to avoid stroke - Group preaches

The Director, Stroke Action Group, Dr Biodun Ogungbo, on Wednesday advised Nigerians to cultivate the habit of regular physical exercise to avoid stroke.

Ogungbo, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja said “stroke occurs when a blood clot or a cholesterol plaque wanders into the brain until it reaches a narrow point where it becomes trapped.’’

He said that intake of balanced diet and reduction on salt consumption could prevent stroke.

EFCC re-arraigns ex-NAF chief on N7bn money laundering charges

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday re-arraigned a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mohammed Umar (retd), before the Federal High Court, Abuja on seven counts of money laundering.

The prosecution accused him of criminal breach of trust and corruption involving about N7.382bn.

It alleged that Umar removed the money from the account of the Nigerian Air Force while the accused was the Chief of Air Staff.

Haba! See the SHOCKING reason this man sued this'native doctor'

A 40-year-old man, Yusuf Afolabi, has appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court for allegedly failing to exorcise evil spirits tormenting one Emenaka Anayo.

Afolabi, who claimed to be a herbalist, allegedly collected N70, 000 from Anayo to do the job.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the four-count bordering on fraud, stealing and possession of fake currency before Magistrate A. Oshodi-Makanju.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Kemi Adeniran, told the court that the offence was committed between November and December 2016, at No. 12, Oba Oyefusi St., Ikorodu, Lagos.

Two teenagers who gang-raped a 19-year-old girl arraign in court

Two teenagers were on Wednesday arraigned in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old girl.

The defendants- Daniel Harrison, 18, an apprentice, and Uche Osakwe, 19, a fashion designer, are being tried for conspiracy and rape.

The prosecutor, Insp. Simeon Inuoha, told the court that the offences were committed on Jan. 17 at No. 4, Wahab Larinde St., Oshodi, Lagos.

Guardiola might extend is Manchester City contract beyond 3 years

Pep Guardiola is considering staying at Manchester City for five years, according to reports in England.

The City manager began a three-year contract at the start of the season but his side have not yet replicated the success he had at previous clubs Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

City are currently fifth in the Premier League, outside the Champions League qualification places, and 12 points behind leaders Chelsea.

Hamas warns Donald Trump against moving embassy to Jerusalem

Hamas spokesman Osama Hamdan has warned US President Donald Trump not to add “more oil on the fire” by moving the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Hamdan’s comments came in response to promises made by Trump and his administration to make the move – a decision that would effectively recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The eastern sector of Jerusalem was occupied in 1967 in an act that was not recognised by any other country in the world.

Trump’s press secretary said last week that the new administration was in “the beginning stages” of discussing a possible relocation.

New Music Video #YouAreGreat By Eddie Charles

Inspirational music video 'You Are Great' by Eddie Charles. This New music video is the latest gospel single from Eddie Charles, meant to inspire, motivate and ignite worship in the heart of individuals. 'You are great' has a fusion of Hausa language in it (a language of the northern part of Nigeria).

Check Video ....

Watch Video: If I spend one day in DSS, it’ll take Nigeria 1yr to repair the damage – Apostle Suleiman

Apostle Johnson Suleiman of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide has spoken an attempt by Security operatives to arrest him in the dead of the night. 

See video of Apostle Suleiman speaking below:

Borno State | Boko Haram attack village, abduct 7 women, kill 3 residents

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members on Monday abducted about seven women and killed three other persons when they attacked a village in the southern part of Borno State, witnesses and the police have said.

The incident took place in Ndagu Village of Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

Ndagu village is located near Alagarno, a place that was once known as spiritual headquarters of Boko Haram and was said to have been recently liberated by troops of the Nigeria military.

Dino Melaye says Buhari's government lacks agenda compared to Jonathan's administration

Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi west senatorial district has said that President Muhamamdu Buhari-led federal government lacked agenda like previous administrations.

Senator Melaye stated this on Wednesday while contributing to 2017 budget debate.

Killer herdsmen are not Nigerians - Northern governors conclude

The Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said that the Fulani herdsmen who are killing Nigerians across the country are from Senegal and Mali.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima made the comments on Tuesday, January 24, while speaking to journalists in Kaduna.

Tony Elumelu: The power sector is a walking corpse

Tony Elumelu, chairman of Transcorp Group and United Bank for Africa (UBA), says Nigeria’s power sector is a walking corpse, and it may collapse soon if no urgent action is taken.

“The agency of government that has responsibility for making sure that this sector delivers on its potential is not doing well enough. We are owed a lot of money,” Elumelu told CNBC Africa.

Bayelsa Government launches "No Work, No Pay" policy

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr Henry Seriake Dickson, has invited all Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Ministerial Departments, agencies and other major stakeholders in the state for a meeting and the formal launch of the new ‘no work, no pay’ policy.

It will be recalled that the governor had through the Secretary to the State Government, last week announced that he would launch the policy to curb the unfortunate trend of low attendance to official duties by most civil servants in the state and the issue of over bloated wage bill.

AOP Freeze reacts to Apostle Suleman's threat of damage to Nigerian embassies if he is arrested

A video emerged earlier today showing Senior Pastor of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, who was almost arrested last night by DSS operatives in Ekiti state, threatening that if he spends one day with security operatives, the damage that will happen to Nigeria will take one year to repair.

Cool FM OAP, Freeze responded to him, questioning if he is above the law. 

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'Not perfect but happy' - Mercy Johnson shares fun photos with her hubby

Actress and mother of three shared these adorable photos with her husband and captioned it; "My Boyfriend teases me all the time. hmmmm with the kids in school it's goofing time but he promised to take for lunch jor#notperfectbuthappy#"

South Africa Police arrest notorious ringleader

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a notorious suspect believed to be the ringleader of a gang responsible for hijackings stolen vehicles in Ekurhuleni.

According to Buzz SA, the 50-year old man whose name wasn't revealed was apprehended at an apartment in Springs, Ekurhuleni.

See what Charly Boy has to say about Biafra for the very first time

Read what he wrote below...

I guess it about time I break my silence on this matter. From 1967 to 1970 my youth was scandalised with the horrors of the Nigerian civil war. I was never on the front line as a fighting soldier, but I was in the boys’ brigade transmitting from the naval headquarters then in Oguta. With the daily air raids and the smell of death all around us, we were thankful everyday we managed to stay alive.

I remember a sight that have never left me till today at the tail end of the civil war. I was walking down the street on my way to the stream to fetch water, lo and behold was the sound of death (air raids) As we all ran in different direction looking for a safe place to take cover, I turned around to figure the direction my friends were running in, all of a sudden I saw the head of one off them yanked off the body, as a result of the fighter jets that killed innocent civilians for fun, what a horrible sight for a 17yr old. The words of plato “only the dead see the end of war” were forever engrained in my thoughts.

Nollywood Actress Kenny has a 'message' for those living fake lives on social media

Nollywood actress cum filmmaker, Kenny George is kinda fed up with fake lifestyles displayed on social media, especially FB and Instagram. 

Read what she wrote below:

See the most expensive mansion in the United States worth $250 million-dollar

A newly-built Bel Air mansion has been listed for sale for $250 million in the US, making it the most expensive home currently on offer on the American market.

The extravagant 38,000 square foot property features 12 bedrooms, 21 bathrooms, five bars and three kitchens and it comes complete with its own moat, four-lane bowling alley and an 85-foot Italian glass infinity pool fitted with a hydraulic theater-sized movie screen.