We’ve injected over $16bn into Nigerian operations - MTN Group

Despite the challenges arising from the N330 billion fine imposed on it by Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, last year, MTN Group said, yesterday, it had so far injected over $16 billion in its operations in the country.

Chairman/Chief Executive of MTN Group, Mr. Phuthuma Freedom Nhleko, disclosed this when he led a high-level delegation to NCC headquarters in Abuja.

No Padding In 2017 Budget - Dg, Budget Office

The Director-General of Budget Office, Mr. Ben Akabueze, has explained that repetitions of items in the 2017 budget were due to non-funding of such items in previous appropriations.

He spoke at a media briefing yesterday in Abuja to clarify issues in the budget, some of which had attracted sharp criticisms from members of the public.

He said: “It is not a secret that for a long time now, the Federal Government has not been able to fully implement its annual budget, especially the capital expenditure component.

Pinnick has mandate to dump Hayatou – NFF On CAF Elections

Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Hon. Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande on Thursday cleared the air on the Federation’s mandate to its President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, with regards to the forthcoming election into the presidency of the Confederation of African Football.

Infrastructure development will drive economic growth, create wealth - Adeosun

The Federal Government has, yesterday, said infrastructure development would boost the country’s economic growth, create wealth and jobs for the populace.

Minister of Finance, Ms Kemi Adeosun, who stated this at the United Capital launch of its EU, Robond and Wealth for Women Funds in Abuja, said infrastructure development would play a fundamental role in unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential, laying a foundation for economic competitiveness and long-term future growth.

My marriage was based on gross lies/deceit, scam & many more darkness – Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Dikeh is not holding any back regards to her failed marriage to Oladunni Churchill. The actress in an Instagram post this morning responded to several comments on her page. In one comment she revealed her husband gave her several STDs.

She replied a fan:

I joined Cote d’Ivoire to play at the World Cup – Zaha

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha’s desire to play in a World Cup was central in his decision to switch international allegiance to the Ivory Coast.

Zaha said he was “playing well enough to be in and around the England squad” and that the lack of recognition had convinced him to instead represent the country of his birth.

Claudio Ranieri Fired As Leicester City Boss

Nine months after winning the English premier league, Claudio Ranieri has been fired as manager of Leicester City.

The 65-year-old Italian masterminded the Foxes to their first ever Premier League title last season in what was arguably the greatest achievement in the history of the English top flight.

Speculation had been building that Ranieri would lose his job this term, with Leicester currently sitting 17th in the table and just one place above the relegation zone.

SHOCKING! Indian Man Kills 7-Year-Old Boy, Cuts Him Into Pieces Before Eating Him (Graphic Photos)

A horrified mother found her cannibal son eating a seven-year-old boy he had murdered and beheaded in India. Nazim Miyan's mother is said to have found him next to the child's corpse in an abandoned house in Amariya in northern India's Uttar Pradesh.The young victim's neck, arms and legs had been cut in to several pieces after being lured away from his friends, it has been reported.

My Everton experience has been wonderful – Ademola Lookman

Nigerian young­ster, Ademola Lookman says he has adapted well at Everton following a weeklong training camp in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Rivers Rerun: INEC receives police report, vows to deal with indicted officials

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has received the report of the Joint Police/DSS Special Investigation Panel on Rivers Re-Run elections of December 10, 2016.

The rerun election to elect state and federal lawmakers for Rivers was marred with violence include the death of at least two police officers.

An audio later emerged where the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, was heard admitting to bribing some INEC officials.

Drama! COZA Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo blocks OAP Freeze on Instagram over #EseWalter comment

This was actually long overdue if you consider the rate which Daddy Freeze lambast at Nigeria Pastors. 

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APC has failed Nigeria - Governor Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has stated that the All Progressives Congress ( APC) has failed Nigeria. According to Wike, APC's failure, all the developmental structures in the country have collapsed. Speaking during the PDP Campaign for Etche/OmumaFederal Constituency at Afara on Thursday, the governor said that despite the illegal collaboration between APC and Police; the Rivers people will not allow the rigging of the last rerun elections for Etche/ Omuma Federal Constituency.

Pep Guardiola ordered Iheanacho to snub 2016 Olympics – Manu Garba

Former coach of Nigeria’s U-17 team, Manu Garba, has claimed that Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, ordered Kelechi Iheanacho to boycott the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil.

Manu, who gave Iheanacho his breakthrough at the 2013 World Youth Championship, also said Guardiola has “betrayed” the 20-year-old.

House of Reps summon Emefiele over alleged $17bn undeclared oil sales

The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee investigating the alleged stolen 17 billion dollars  oil and gas sales on Thursday ordered Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, to appear before it within one week.

The money was allegedly stolen through undeclared crude oil and liquefied natural gas export.

The committee threatened to issue a warrant of arrest on the governor if he failed  to appear within the period.

Why victims of Xenophobia are not compensated - South Africa Envoy

The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Lulu Louis Mnguni has said victims of xenophobic attacks in south Africa are not compensated because the perpetrators “were not acting on instructions.”

Mnguni said this on Thursday when he was summoned by the ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja.

When reminded of the agreement of the Nigerian-South African Bi-National Commission to compensate the victims of attacks, he said “Well I was not part of that; but I will follow up on that.”

Watch Video: Married woman publicly disgraced for stealing in Lagos

A married woman was recently caught in Lagos, as she was trying to steal from a supermarket.

According to the video which has now gone viral on the internet, the woman was seen kneeling down inside the store and begging the owner of the store to please forgive her but other people who were present at the scene kept shouting on her and requested she should be taken outside.

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Topless Protester Disrupts French Press Conference As She Brands Female Politician A 'Fake Feminist' (Photos)

A topless protester was carried out by security guards as she disrupted a press conference held by far-right French presidential wannabe Marine Le Pen. The woman, from radical women's rights group Femen, screams: "Marine, fake feminist" in the footage.

Naked from the waist up, the activist grapples with security guards who eventually overpower her and carry her out of the packed room in Paris.

#Xenophobic: No Nigerian have been reported dead in South Africa - FG

The Federal Government has said no Nigerian has been killed in the renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Minister of State Foreign Affairs, Khadija Abba-Ibrahim said this during a second summon to the High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, Lulu Aaron-Mnguni, on the issue.

Abba-Ibrahim charged the South African government to end the incessant attacks on Nigerians in that country.

Photos: Little Boy Presents A "Thank You" Card To The Police Chief After He Was Rescued From Abductors

The boy was stolen while playing in his family compound at Okpanam, Delta State, some months ago, by a gang that includes women, and was sold to a family who used him as a farm hand, with 9 other stolen children.

See How These Students Were Made To Write An Exam To Prevent Examination Malpractice

Recently, 2,000 students from Sichuan Aihua College in southwest China were seen taking an exam on school’s playground. Sitting directly on the ground and using small stools as desks, students were tested with “student behavior norms”, “studying norms”, “school rules” and so on.

Don’t abandon our President, CAN tells Christians over Buhari's Health

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has once again asked Christians to continue praying for President Muhammadu Buhari until he returns to the country hale and hearty.

This is contained in a statement signed by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Special Assistant Media and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja said the results of President’s medical tests suggested further rest.

Ruggedman urges Nigerian musicians to get the new PMAN Biometric card

Ruggedman writes a letter inviting Nigerian musicians and entertainers to register under the new PMAN (Performing Musician Association of Nigeria) administration.

Writing as the current chairman media of the association, Ruggedybaba details the benefits prospective member stand to gain from registering.

He writes: " Pretty Okafor is the current president and the guy is putting in work and putting things in place for the betterment and benefit of Nigerian entertainers. I need your support to make this work because we are the ones that will enjoy once it kicks off. No more free downloads.

Senate orders police to chase out prostitutes from Abuja

The Senate has ordered security agencies in the FCT to get rid of beggars, prostitutes and the destitute from the streets of the Nigerian capital, Abuja.

This was disclosed by the chairman, Senate committee on FCT, Senator Dino Melaye, at a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, February 23.

Melaye informed journalists that his committee invited the police commissioner and commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to brief them about the growing insecurity in the FCT and the need to take steps to curb the trend.

Caitlyn Jenner blows hot on Donald Trump over reversed "transgender bathroom bill"

Transgender activist, Caitlyn Jenner, has slammed the United States President, Donald Trump, over plans to reverse the bill for federal protections for transgender students, which was signed by ex-United States President, Barack Obama.

Cait, a republican and once a die-hard fan of Trump, took to her social media accounts to blast Trump, not even considering the fact that the reversed bill says,"it was up to each individual state to either allow transgender people use any bathroom or not because".

#BBNaija: Why FG should stop TV show – Lawmaker

Member representing Epe Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Olusegun Olulade has called on the federal government to reconsider the implications of allowing the Big Brother Naija Show on the Nigerian culture and youths.

Olulade, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Health Services, lamented that the contents of the Reality Show were completely foreign to the indigenous culture, which the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was trying to promote.

#BBNaija Housemates, Bisola Is Anchor Of An ONTV Programme (Photos)

Well, media guys have gone to find out Bisola of BBNaija Housemates occupation. 

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Woman dies of Lassa Fever in Cross River

A 22-year old woman, Itodo Christabel, was on Wednesday confirmed dead from Lassa fever in Calabar, capital of Cross River State.

The deceased, who had taken ill in Benue State, reportedly requested an unnamed hospital where she was being treated to refer her to Eburutu Barracks clinic in Calabar to meet her husband who works with the military.

Aww! Moments Mother Carrying Her Twins Is Studying Hard For Her Exams (Photos)

This is how you know a woman that is very determined. Even with twins, this Mum of three did not let parenting affects her study

The mother of three, Bisola Wonuola, is not letting motherhood come in her way of achieving academic success, not even the twins.

Kate Henshaw shares major throwback artwork of her first ever Nollywood movie

Stunning Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw who is fondly known for her ageless look today took to her Instagram account to share a throwback of the artwork for her first ever movie titled when the sun set. She captioned the photo below:

25-year-old truck driver kills baby, injure mother in Lagos

A 25-year-old truck driver, Rasaq Ibrahim, who allegedly hit and killed a year old baby strapped on her mother’s back, on Thursday got an N250,000 bail.

Magistrate Y.R. Pinheiro, who granted the bail in Ikeja, ordered the accused to produce two sureties in like sum.

She held that one of the sureties must be a landed property owner.