INEC to deploy 753 personnel for Rivers elections on Saturday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is to deploy 753 Election Day personnel to conclude the Saturday, 25th February Etche II State Constituency and Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency elections in Rivers State.

The areas affected in the Etche State and Federal Constituency elections are: One (1) Local Government; Eighteen (18) Registration Areas, 147 Polling Units, 163 Voting Points, and 60, 874 Registered Voters.

Say What | Azerbaijani President Appoints Wife As Vice President

Azerbaijan's president, Ilham Aliyev, on Tuesday appointed his wife, Mehriban as the first vice president of the country.

Goodluck Jonathan didn’t endorse Sheriff - Aide

The Office of former President Goodluck Jonathan media has refuted reports that the ex-President on Monday endorsed Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Dr. Jonathan’s media aide, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, said in a statement, Tueday, that the issue of endorsement never came up in the course of the visit,“at the closed door meeting with Sheriff nor during the former President’s interview with newsmen.” Mr. Eze said that the reported endorsement was mischievous.

BREAKING! El-Rufai impose 24-hour curfew in Southern Kaduna towns

A 24-hour curfew has been imposed by the Governor Nasir El Rufai-led Kaduna State Security Council in Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas of Kaduna State with immediate effect.

In a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity on Tuesday said imposing a curfew in the affected LGAs became necessary to protect lives and properties and to avoid the further breakdown of law and order.

What We Know About Imported ‘India Garri’ - Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has responded to the viral photo of one “TRS Gari” being sold at a Supermarket in Ikoyi.

In a post on the ministry’s Medium page, Adewole said that the Ministry got to work upon discovery of the photo.

Acting-President Osinbajo names another Ambassadorial nominee

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has added Adeyinka Asekun, a banker, to the list of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees currently being considered by the Senate.

Senate President Bukola Saraki read Mr. Osinbajo’s letter conveying Mr. Asekun’s name at plenary on Tuesday.

President Muhammadu Buhari, who has been in the United Kingdom on an extended medical vacation since January 19, had on January 12 resubmitted a list of 46 nominees to the Senate, two months after the first one was rejected.

Alex Iwobi shows off bandage legs after sustaining foot injury during FA Cup win over Sutton

Alex Iwobi, 20, took to his social media page to show his legs wrapped in a bandage after sustaining an injury during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Suton in FA cup.

Uti Nwachukwu Blows Hot On Pastor Who Condemned #BBNaija

Former winner of Big Brother Africa (BBA), Uti Nwachukwu took to twitter minutes ago to show his displeasure in the preacher’s word saying after a Pastor issued curse to organizers/sponsors of Big Brother Naija

Read what he wrote below:

See how Arsenal's millionaire stars left changing room in a mess after FA Cup tie against Sutton

Changing Room before the match

Arsenal stars showed the off-pitch manners after littering their dressing room after the FA cup tie against Suton.

Read via UK Daily Mail

Photos: See What A Soldier Allegedly Did To A Car Dealer In Umuahia For Having Problem With His Customer

According to a Facebook user, Morris who shared the story said his friend who is a car dealer was allegedly maltreated by a Nigerian soldier in Umuahia for having a problem with a man who brought the car to him to sell for him. 

Below is what he wrote:

BREAKING: Buhari gave 'corrupt' Nigerian judge N500,000 during certificate controversy, Witness tells court

A witness in the corruption trial of Justice Adeniyi Ademola has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari gave the embattled judge N500,000 while his certificate controversy was pending before Mr. Ademola.

Some persons had filed a suit challenging Mr. Buhari’s candidacy prior to the 2015 elections, alleging the president had no secondary school certificate as required by law.

#ArmsGate: Federal Court adjourns Olisa Metuh's case

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed February 22, 2017 for “hearing without fail” in a money laundering charge brought against Olisa Metuh, former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The decision of the judge was as a result of the “passionate plea” by Tochukwu Onwugbufor, SAN, a defence counsel, who appealed for an adjournment due to absence of lead counsel for the defence, Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN.

Ikpeazu had sent a letter to the trial judge notifying him of his inability to attend the sitting as he was “involved in another criminal case at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court”.

Groom-to-be who drank insecticide after MMM crashed dies

A groom-to-be (Simply identified as Adakole) who drank insecticide last December after MMM froze users' accounts, has died from stomach complications resulting from the poison he took last year.

Adakole had reportedly invested N300,000 meant for his wedding into the Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox Ponzi scheme, however, only two weeks to his wedding, the scheme crashed, causing Adakole to make an attempt on his life.

Wanputu! Check out the 'Heavy Duty' this NYSC member is carrying at her 'Backside'

A bootylicious Nigerian female graduate observing her National Youth Service Corp programme got guys drooling after sharing photos of her massive derrière.

Kissing, Sucking and Fingering: Big Brother Naija is Just an Audition for Wannabe P0rnstars

Several Nigerians have continued to use the media as a vantage point to condemn the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria reality show which has been accused of exhibiting pornographic contents.

If one wants to partake in the benefits and satisfaction that can be gotten from porn, there are a few websites that can help fulfill one's desires.

The Big Brother reality show currently being watched by over 4 million viewers has been described an avenue to attain stardom in less than three months.

Your Apology Isn't Necessary - Banky W Tells Gifty

Yesterday Gifty of Big Brother Nigeria apologized to Banky W and Falz over what she said about not knowing both artiste. Banky W has replied her in a new tweet above.

Photos: Lady Reflects One Year After Having A Horrible Accident On Her Way To See A Man

A Facebook user took to her page to narrate what happened to her on 21st February 2016, exactly a year Today. 

In her short epistle, she revealed how she had an accident at Oshodi expressway on her way to "look for a man". She never believed she would walk again in life but thanks to her maker, she can now rock her hills and walk "up and down".

See her post and some photos below:

Rukky Sanda Steps Out In Gucci Combo For Omotola Jalade Birthday Getaway

Nollywood actress, Rukky Sanda debuted her new blonde hairdo as she jetted out for the birthday getaway of her colleague, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde in matching pair of luxury customised bag and shoes over the weekend.

DPR Seizes Vessel With 1.5m Litres Of Contaminated Petrol

The management of Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has seized a vessel MT JAZI loaded with 1. 5 million of contaminated petroleum product.

The product was being discharged at the Nakem Jetty, Kirikiri, Lagos.

Mr Mordecai Ladan, director, DPR who disclosed this yesterday in Lagos said the vessel was intercepted on Feb 11 while discharging at Nakam jetty.

Ladan, who was represented by Mr Wole Akinmosoye, Zonal Operations Controllers, Lagos of DPR said that after much investigations by DPR it was discovered that the vessel did not have DPR authorization to deliver product at the depot.

BREAKING: President Buhari says he need longer period of rest

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said results of the series of medical checkups he carried out in the cause of his medical vacation had shown that he needed longer period of rest.

He said this necessitated his staying back in London, United Kingdom longer than initially planned.

The President said this in a four-paragraph made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.

See what a graduate with 2 Masters Degrees was spotted doing that's causing debates

Well, just because you have two master degrees doesn't mean you can't be a clown ... Someone actually shared the photo online and tied the decision of the guy to go into this type of job to the Nigeria situation. 

'Not My President's Day' - Anti-Donald Trump protests held across US and around the world

Protesters across the world used the US President's Day holiday to call for Donald Trump to be impeached.

Demonstrators gathered in their thousands across the US and around the world in 'Not My President's Day' rallies.

In Washington DC's Dupont Circle, critics held signs calling the 45th president a "mockery", "liar" and a "fraud".

High Court Rules Out Adegoruwa’s Suit Against Magu’s Confirmation

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of a Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday stroke out the suit filed by Lagos lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, challenging the continued stay in office of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu.

The judge took the decision after Adegboruwa’s lawyer; Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) sought the leave of the court to withdraw the suit.

Adegboruwa had dragged Magu before the court, praying it to restrain Magu, from further parading himself as acting chairman of the commission.

(MUST READ) Health Benefit of Eating Avocados You Never Knew!!!

Often referred to as fleshy fruit, avocados are packed with nutrients and heart-healthy compounds you never knew. According to Jumia market team, below are reasons we should eat them regularly 

Nutritional Facts:

Dillish Mathews shares sexy mirror selfie

Former Big Brother Africa star, Dillish Mathews, show shares this hot sexy mirror selfie... And also a snick of her shoe collections!

Nick Cannon slam with $1.7 Million Lawsuit over talent search app

Nick Cannon might who recently announced that he is quitting his role as the host of America’s Got Talent has been slam with a $1.7 million lawsuit!

17-year-old Indian boy wakes up on the way to his own funeral

A 17-year-old boy woke up on the way to his funeral surprising his relatives and villagers who had presumed him dead. He was rushed to a private hospital where his condition is critical.

Bitten by a stray dog one month ago, Kumar Marewad, 17, had high fever last week following which he was admitted to a Dharwad hospital. As his condition deteriorated, the teenager was put on ventilator.

The doctors told Kumar's relatives that he was critical and that he would not survive if life support was removed. Informing them that infection had spread in Kumar's body, the doctors left the family to decide if they wanted to continue treatment. Later, the family decided to shift him home.

Senate to EFCC: Probe CBN, NNPC officials for money laundering

The Senate on Monday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) officials over alleged laundering of foreign exchange.

Members of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes said this when the Acting Chairman, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu appeared before the lawmakers to defend the 2017 budget.

According to the committee, the EFCC should focus on prevention of financial crimes rather than go after for public officials.

Federal Government summons South African High Commissioner over renewed #Xenophobic Attacks

The Federal Government on Monday summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Lulu Mnguni over the recent attacks on Nigerians ad Nigerian-owned businesses.

In a statement on Monday, the ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigerians and other Africans have been targets in renewed xenophobic attacks.

The statement read, “The Nigerian Government strongly urges the South African Government to take the strongest measures to protect the lives and property of foreigners living in South Africa and also to quickly bring to justice the perpetrators of these heinous crimes.

#Xenophobia: South Africans issue fresh threats to Nigerians

The Nigerian community in South Africa on Monday said some of its members have been receiving fresh threats from the locals in the country.

South Africans had attacked Nigerians and other foreign nationals twice in the last one week.

Ikechukwu Anyene, president, Nigeria Union, South Africa, told NAN on Monday that some Nigerians received calls asking for payment to protect their homes and businesses.