Electricity: Obasanjo, Jonathan spent N2.7 trillion to put Nigeria in darkness - Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday blamed the perennial power outage being experienced in the country on previous administrations of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Speaking at a workshop put together by the House of Representatives to find solution to the recurrent power failure in the country, the Speaker said successive administrations from 1999 to 2015 spent nearly N3 trillion on the power sector with little success recorded.

The lawmaker observed that the period PDP held sway, the more money spent on the Power sector the more darkness Nigerians experienced.

FG Withdraws Charges Against Saleh, Others over 2.2Billion Naira Fraud

The Federal Government has withdrawn the 2.2 billion Naira fraud charges, filed against the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Mr. Ahmed Gambo Saleh and two others, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Mr Saleh was to be arraigned alongside Mr. Muhammed Abdulrahaman Sharif and one Rilwanu Lawal before Justice Abba Bello Mohammed, on a 9-count charge bordering on diversion of 2.2 billion Naira public fund, Criminal Breach of Trust and taking bribe from Supreme Court contractors to the tune of 74.4 million Naira.

Rivers rerun: Police recover N111 million bribe from INEC officials (PHOTOS)

Police on Tuesday said it recovered more than N111 million from electoral officials alleged to have been bribed by Rivers State government during the December 10, 2016 rerun elections.

The money was reportedly recovered from 23 electoral Officers.

UNILAG bans mini-skirts, knickers, sleeveless clothes in new dress code for students

The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has released a dress code notice for students of the institution, banning outfits such as sleeveless, knickers, mini-skirts and dresses which are not at least knee length.

In a circular to undergraduates, the university management said, “indecent modes of exposure do not reflect the seriousness, dignity and character-moulding nature of the institution.”

The management warned undergraduates to desist from wearing tight outfits and those that expose sensitive parts of their body.

HOSPITALS FOR HUMANITY KICKS OFF 1K1M CAMPAIGN TO SAVE CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

Congenital Heart Defects are very common and critical birth defects, however survival and life expectancy of individuals with congenital heart disease have significantly increased with earlier diagnosis, improved surgical interventions and better medical management.

Every year, an estimated 85,000 children are born with congenital heart defects in Nigeria, all are currently referred out of the country for surgeries. A high proportion of children with surgically amenable congenital heart disease will require life-saving, invasive intervention to help improve their quality of life significantly. It is estimated that compared to their peers, the medical costs for individuals with congenital heart disease are 10 to 20 times greater funds most of these family cannot afford.

#IStandWithNigeria: Nigerian Big Boy Ray Hushpuppi slam Nigerian celebrities for ignoring the protest

Malaysian based Nigerian big boy, Ray Hushpuppi has called out Nigerian celebrities for not showing support to the #IStandWithBuhari protest, but reach out to their fans for prayers and support.

See what he posted below:

NSCDC foil suicide attack, arrest female bomber in Maiduguri

Two suicide bombers were on Tuesday intercepted while attempting to detonate explosives around a long queue at NNPC mega station along Damboa road in Maiduguri, the Borno police command has said.

One of the bombers was reportedly killed while the second was arrested by officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Both bombers were said to be about 18-years-old.

Asylum seekers in the US trek to Canada over xenophobia fears

Refugees in the U.S. fearing a worsening climate of xenophobia in the wake of a divisive U.S. presidential campaign are flocking to Canada in growing numbers.

Manitoba’s Welcome Place refugee agency has helped 91 claimants between November 1 and January 25, more than the agency normally sees in a year.

Most braved the freezing prairie winter to walk into Canada.

“We haven’t had something before like this.

"The future is female"- Hillary Clinton

In her first video after President Donald Trump‘s inauguration, former Democratic Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton declared support for women power.

In the video shot during the opening of the 2017 Makers Conference, Hillary said, ''Despite all the challenges we face, I remain convinced that yes, the future is female,” she said.

Super Eagles to Play DR Congo in Friendly

Nigeria Super Eagles are proposing a second friendly against “robust-playing” DR Congo in London in March as they step up their preparations for a crunch 2018 World Cup double header against Cameroon in August.

The Eagles have already sealed a friendly with Senegal also in London in March.

Super Eagles Striker, Odion Ighalo unveil at his Chinese Club

Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has been unveiled by Chinese Super League club Changchun Yatai.

Ighalo was unveiled by Changchun Yatai on Monday after completing a £20m deal from Watford.

After completing his move to Changchun Yatai, Ighalo thanked Watford fans for their support during his time with them.

Buhari must think out of the box, go across party lines for solution – Akpabio advises on Recession

Former governor of Akwa-Ibom state, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said President Muhammadu Buhari should seek to co-opt members of other political parties who have economic knowledge to contribute their quota towards economic transformation, even as he (Buhari) searches for solution out of the present economic recession rocking the nation.

He gave the advice in an interview with newsmen.

Akpabio said the federal government should think out of the box in seeking for knowledge out of the current recession, adding that the right approach to growing the economy is from bottom-up and not from top-down, because “a good economic policy starts from a good polity.”

Money Buhari allocated for his kitchen on 2017 Budget will pay salaries of 10,000 Nigerians – Ben Bruce

Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murry Bruce has lashed out at President Muhammadu Buhari over the 2017 budget.

The lawmaker who took to his twitter handle @benmurraybruce frowned at the huge sum allocated for the running of the Presidency.

Bruce, a business mogul said the huge sums allotted to the Presidency could be used to cater for many Nigerians.

According to the lawmaker, “The N2.9bn voted for honoraria for the Presidency and its agencies in a recession can feed 1 million starving IDPs in NE for 2 months.

Former Katsina Governor, Ibrahim Shema weeps as EFCC rearrests him

Ibrahim Shema, former governor of Katsina state, broke down in tears after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) rearrested him on Tuesday.

Shema initially resisted the attempt to arrest him at a Katsina high court where he was arraigned.

He is standing a 22-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds.

Tee Billz ignores Wife, Tiwa Savage's birthday

After the long feud between singer Tiwa Savage and hubby, Tee Billz we had thought they are working things out as there was lots of pictures of both of them with their son, Jamil, but it seems that's where it ends.

According to reports making rounds in the media, it seems the plans to bring the couple together again is not yielding any positive results as the singer got shout outs from everyone else except her estranged husband, Tee Billz.

Nicole Murphy Denies Having Affair With Odell Beckham Jr. (Photos)

American fashion model, Nicole Murphy is straight up denying rumors that she and American football player, Odell Beckham Jr. had a quick fling over Super Bowl weekend.

via TMZ:

There are reports the two were spotted this week at a Migos party in Houston … arriving and leaving the shindig together. 

Horny Couple Who Had S3x In Court And Posted Video on the Internet Declared Wanted

26-year-old Brittney Jones and 35-year-old Jeremiah Robinson are wanted by Florida authorities after they had sex on the fourth floor of the Duval County Courthouse.

Not only did they get it in, but they recorded their shenanigans and posted the clip on social media.

According to NYDN, Jones and Robinson are both wanted on charges of unnatural and lascivious act, police said. Neither Jones nor Robinson are courthouse employees, police said.

Muslim Ban: Rapper Kanye West Deletes All Tweets About Trump

Rapper, Kanye West has deleted all his tweets about U.S President, Donald Trump. The husband father of two did so because he’s ‘unhappy with what Donald’s done during his first two weeks in office.

According to TMZ, the 39-year-old rapper is especially distraught over his travel ban.

Court Extends Seun Egbegbe’s Remand Order

Nollywood filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe, who is now been branded as a scammer accused of attempting to swindle $9,000 and £3,000 from two bureau de change operators on Thursday, February 2, 2017, is still in custody of Lagos Police Command.

The music and movie promoter along with his accomplice (Ayodele Oyekan) spent the weekend in detention. And now, according to Encomium.ng, their remand order was extended on Monday, February 6 by the courts.

So sad! Husband And Wife Die In Horrible Motor Accident In Delta State (Photos)

A husband and wife, who have been identified as Mr and Mrs Henry Eloke Nwogo, tragically lost their lives yesterday after they got involved in a ghastly motor accident in Ossissa, Delta state.

The couple were burnt in the car accident. May their soul RIP

See Photos of their charred remains are seen below:

Prophet Miraculously Escapes Being Lynched Over False Prophecy (Photos)

A self-proclaimed prophet who says he is also the ‘untouchable almighty god,’ miraculously escaped lynching in Uganda, for allegedly spreading falsehood and brainwashing locals.

According to Uganda Monitor, Mr Severino Lukoya, leader of the New Jerusalem Tabernacle Church, had travelled with his disciples to Kalongo for door-to-door prayer sessions, claiming he was sent by God Himself to deliver a special message and also cleanse the area of evil spirits.

Mr Lukoya had told Sunday Monitor in an interview that God had called him out to walk on foot and do a door-to-door preaching until he covers the entire country.

Wicked husband rubs hot pepper on wife’s pants after finding 2 used condoms in her handbag

A husband from Zambia found a pair of used condoms in his wife’s handbag and decided to punish his unfaithful wife by rubbing hot chilli on his wife’s underwear.

Narrating her ordeal in a fully-packed court, Nellie Simambo, 30, of Matero Township in Lusaka tearfully recounted how the incident resulted in the swelling of her private parts.

She said her husband was always suspecting her of having extramarital affairs which led him to rubbing chilli into her underwear.

She added that her husband was also a violent man who beat her regularly for no apparent reason.

Watch Video: “F**k That Man!” – Drake blows hot on Donald Trump At London Event

Canadian rapper, Drake slammed U.S President, Donald Trump during his performance at London’s O2 Arena on Sunday. In between songs, the rapper used his platform to take a swipe at the newly elected President, telling the crowd “it’s on us to keep this s**t together“.

He ranted:

I have no Twitter account and I wasn't deported - Chief James Ibori

Read the press statement below:

Chief James Onanefe Ibori wishes to inform the general public that he has no Twitter Account at all. In a press statement signed by Chief Ibori’s Media Assistant, Tony Eluemunor, the former Governor of Delta State explained that reports reached him Sunday afternoon that a Twitter handle in his name (@ChiefIbori), with his picture too, has been trending on the internet.

His media office immediately reached out to some journalists such as to warn Nigerians not to fall victim to the fraudster who created that Twitter Account for whatever reason. We can only suspect that a confidence trickster must have created that account to lure incredulous Nigerians into a 419 trap. 

Lagos State plans to remove Yellow Buses (Danfo) from Lagos roads

Today, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode revealed that plans are in motion to remove yellow buses popularly known as Danfo from Lagos roads for a more efficient, well-structured and world class mass transportation system that would facilitate ease of movement within the city.

Speaking at the 14th Annual Lecture of the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL) held at Muson Centre in Onikan with the theme: “Living Well Together, Tomorrow: The Challenge Of Africa’s Future Cities,” Governor Ambode admitted that the present connectivity mode in Lagos was not acceptable and befitting for a mega city, and as such a well-structured transportation mode would soon be put in place to address the challenge.

Antonio Conte admits showdown with Diego Costa

Chelsea gaffer, Antonio Conte revealed there have been a few bumps in the road. Most notably is his falling out with star forward, Diego Costa. The Italian and Costa had a training ground row over the Spain international's fitness resulting in the star striker being dropped.

'I was very clear with him,' Conte told Sky Italia. 

EFCC arraigns six for diverting full truckload of rice worth N5.5m (Photos)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned one Ibrahim Rabiu and five others before Justice M. SHITU of Federal high Court Bauchi on a three count charge bordering on conspiracy, diversion, and conversion of good and received a stolen property to the tune of N5.5 million.

The Suspects Zakari Isa, Nura Garba, Muhammad was Ibrahim, Ibrahim Rabiu and one Babawo now at large were arrested by EFCC operatives in Bauchi and Jos following a petition by one Alhaji Umaru Sabo of Pantami quarters, Gombe.

The nine signs that show your relationship could be headed for the rocks

Relationships never crumble in a day, it's a slow fade process and the signs are always clear to the discerning. Often times we choose to ignore the warning lights and clutch at straws in the hope of salvaging what we once had. Psychologist and behavioral expert Honey Lancaster James shares her advice on how to identify if you’re involved in an unhealthy relationship dynamic.

1. Your partner treats you much better in public.

Behind closed doors your partner is either rude, grumpy, always busy, emotionally unavailable or even overtly critical and hostile towards you, yet in front of others or outside the home they treat you much better.

Wanted Nigeria Customs officers submit themselves for investigation over 661 pump action riffles importation

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced that the three senior officers earlier declared wanted in connection with the clearance of the 661 pump action rifles have all reported and are being investigated.

Rihanna rocks all Camo outfit (Photos)

Photos in Slides

Rihanna was spotted in full camouflage regalia as she stepped out for a video shoot in New York City on Monday.