Reuben Abati: Why I don’t regret working with Goodluck Jonathan

Contrary to public sentiments that members of ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet enjoyed working with him because of his alleged leniency towards corrupt people, his then media adviser, Mr. Reuben Abati, has said that he had no regrets working with Jonathan, because of the many lessons and quality exposure that he received under him.

Abati said this on Sunday night while fielding questions from the media on life in the Presidential Villa.

Lol! Chrissy Teigen spotted sleeping during #Oscars Award

Nigerians would say 'body nor be firewood' ... Don't even know how to interpret it to English ... Let me try, it means sometimes the body needs rest ... Hope I got that😏

DISGRACED! CCTV Caught 2 Choir Members Making Love In Dressing Room

This ugly incident happened in Koutammakou, Togo. These choristers were spotted making love in the church, little did they know that the CCTV in the church covered even the choir dressing room.

It was gathered that during church sessions the CCTV covering the dressing rooms will be turned off for privacy. But will be turned on after church services to monitor every single movement both inside and outside the church premises.

Drama! Police Officers Run for Their Lives During Bank Robbery in Asaba

Police officers have escaped for their lives in a Delta State community after robbers stormed the area to raid a bank.

There was pandemonium, on Monday, in Asaba, Delta State capital, when a gang of five armed robbers stormed a branch of an old generation bank in an attempt to rob a customer who had come to the bank deposit huge sum of money, the Sun News reports.

“Simi is disgracing Yoruba women”- Fans blast Singer over inappropriate dress

Simi has been condemned over her dress sense. The criticism came as a result of the outfit she wore during her performance at the Big Brother Naija eviction show yesterday 26th of February.

The X3M artiste who couldn’t withstand the condemnation replied some of her fans and blocked others following her.

A  certain Brendlishus wrote:”Simi what is this skirt skirt for gods sake, one step forward and five steps backward.”

Rivers Rerun: INEC confirms outbreak of violence, says 25 workers hospitalized

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC on Monday confirmed the outbreak of violence in the just concluded Rivers supplementary elections held on Saturday in Etche that lead to the hospitalization of over 25 of its workforce.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Elder Aniedi Ikoiwak, told newsmen in Port Harcourt that the victims were attacked and wounded by Rivers people.

According to him, one of the victims regained consciousness on Sunday.

Mother-in-law allegedly poured acid on 20-year-old daughter-in-law

Reginalda a 20-year-old woman from Soysambus sub-location in Ndalu Bungoma County, Kenya is currently hospitalized after her mother-in-law allegedly poured acid on her legs and tied her to a pole inside a room for two weeks to rot.

Hilarious! Nigerian Man Gets Exclusive Video Call Session With Buhari In London (see Photos)

A Facebook user who goes by the name Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah, says he has gotten an exclusive opportunity to interact with President Buhari in London. A rare opportunity which some of his aides don't have. Well, he shared the photos and gave some hilarious details of what he discussed with Mr. President.

Below is the conversation he said he had with Buhari:

Beautiful makeup portrait of Kate Henshaw

#StrongWoman! We heart you gedegbe, Aunty Katie! Read her caption below:

Sometimes take a moment and appreciate the journey...The ups and downs, the tests, the trials...

Kanye West planning to launch makeup line

Kanye West is reportedly set to launch a makeup line; Donda Cosmetics named after his late mum.

The rapper's interest in makeup and perfumery started in 2009 where he signed a licensing deal to launch a perfume with Parlux alongside Jay Z and Rihanna but for some reasons that didn't pull through.

Drama! Actress Halima Abubakar And Fans Exchange Words Over Photos She Shared On IG

Lol, Nigeria seems to been more brutal to celebrities in this recession times ... Can you imagine, Actress Halima Abubakar shared this photos which we thought was stunning but not to troll ... They came pouncing on her and even told her story of her life ... 

Well, trust Halima, she was ready for them as she took her time to clap back at them with more mature words.

Actor Toyin Abraham wow at Zahra Movie Premiere

Actor Toyin Abraham was amongst the stunning guests as Nollywood producer Emem Isong yesterday Sunday Premiered her Movie ''Zahra'' at the civic centre.

Another photo below:

OMG! See what members did to celebrate convicted Rev King's birthday

Do you still remember Rev. Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, known as Reverend King? Well, if you don't Rev King is clergy in Nigeria that has been convicted of various crimes against his church members. He has even been sentenced to death by hanging sometime last year ... So on his birthday, some of his faithful decided to celebrate him.

Read what a Facebook user posted:

Very Interesting Piece about some popular Areas in Lagos

You might not know, but most of the popular areas we pass through in Lagos every day have history behind their names. Here’s the history behind some popular areas in Lagos as shared by Abiyamo's post on Facebook.

1. Ojota

Ojota used to be a military settlement in the late 18th century and soldiers practised their shooting there. The area had several gun firing spots and became known as “Oju Ota” in Yoruba which means “Bullet spots”. It later metamorphosed into Ojota which it is called now.

Dr. Chris Okafor of Liberation City Blasts Pastor Tunde Bakare, Rev. Father Mbaka And Demands The Release Of Nnamdi Kanu (VIDEO)

Nigeria clergyman, Dr. Chris Okafor, the General overseer of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries, a.k.a Liberation City has truly caused a profound upset to both the political and religious establishment in Nigeria by his fiery admonitions during Sunday service at his church. 

The Oracle of God, as he’s fondly called literally went nuclear when he angrily chastised the church leadership in Nigeria and wondered why they are so quiet in the face of mounting confusion, recession, destruction, oppression and killing of Christians in most parts of the country. 

I Have No Access To My Husband Again” - Aisha Buhari Makes Shocking Revelations

Just as she raised alarm last year October that some cabals in Aso Rock have taken over governance from his husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, the first Lady, Aisha has again registered her displeasure on how some named Aso Rock Cabals have extended their influence on the President even at sick bed at the United Kingdom, fresh report according to Punch Newspaper.

Punch Newspaper detailed that family members, friends and senior government officials who attempted to call or pay visits to President Muhammadu Buhari in the United Kingdom are having a difficult time getting access.

UK set to begin Diezani’s trial for ‘money laundering’

The trial has been fixed for June and more evidence was hauled to the United Kingdom at the weekend.

Part of the evidence are the proceedings of a Federal High Court in respect of the order of final forfeiture of $153million allegedly traced to the ex-minister.

It was also learnt that one of the suspects had been found at a hideout in London and placed under surveillance.

Obasanjo: Mandela, Tutu encouraged me to contest presidential election

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday disclosed that he sought advice from the late South African President, Nelson Mandela and renowned Reverend Desmond Tutu, another South African statesman before deciding to contest the 1999 presidential election.

Obasanjo who spoke in Abeokuta explained that after his release from prison in 1999 over his alleged involvement in a fathom coup, he became confused when people started putting pressure on him to contest the country’s presidency.

New AIDS vaccine ‘cures’ five patients – Report

Three weeks after Prof. Maduike Ezeibe of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Abia State claimed to have discovered a cure for Human Immuno-deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), Spanish scientists over the weekend said five patients living with the disease are virus-free seven months after taking a new vaccine.

According to a study published in New Scientist, the treatment, developed by researchers in Spain, allowed the patients to stop taking regular antiretroviral (ARV) drugs – the current method of suppressing HIV.

Rapper The Game lambast Meek Mill for liking posts of Remy Ma lashing on Nicki Minaj

American rapper The Game, who has a long-standing beef with Nicki Minaj's ex, Meek Mill, has called out the Philly rapper, for liking a post of Remy Ma lashing on Nicki, who she made a diss track for that set the internet on fire.

Meek Mill who liked a video of  Remy Ma punching Nicki Minaj, was accused of disrespecting women who gave him life, by The Game. He was also accused of planning the robbery attack at Nicki's house.

Here's what The Game wrote;

Army truck bash into car carrying family of 7 in Calabar

A military truck rammed into a white Lexus jeep carrying a family of 7 (5 adults and two children) coming back from church yesterday in Calabar.

The victims who were coming back from their church, Word Alive Church, Anating by Atu street, had an accident with the green Toyota Hilux truck with license registration “ARMY 933” and somersaulted.

Abuja Airport Closure: See The Calibration Helicopter To Be Used In Kaduna Airport

Ahead of the expected closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for the repairs of the runway beginning from 8th of March 2017, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commenced the upgrading of navigational facilities at the Kaduna airport to absorb the increased volume of traffic to be diverted from Abuja.

[National Helm]

'Don’t waste your time probing former governor, Mimiko' - Bishop tells Gov Akeredolu

The Archbishop of Ondo Province, Anglican Communion, Rev Latunji Lasebikan, yesterday advised Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu not to be distracted by probing his predecessors.

Rev. Lasebikan said this in a sermon at a thanksgiving service at St. Andrew’s Cathedral Church, Owo Local Government.

The service was also to celebrate the 85th birthday of Akeredolu’s mother, Grace.

Oh dear! See what this driver DID after FRSC Officer caught him breaking traffic rule in Abuja

A taxi driver who violated traffic regulations in FCT Abuja was pictured pleading with the Sector Commander of FRSC in Abuja, Mr Sunday Oghenekaro, at Berger junction area of the city.

DSS arrests Ex-Governor Suswam after recovering guns, 45 exotic car keys, 21 C of O, others in his Car

A former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has been arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS.

The ex-governor was arrested over items recovered inside cars in a building in Abuja, reportedly belonging to him.

DSS in a statement by its spokesman, Tony Opuiyo on Sunday, said the search of the building at 44, Aguiyi Ironsi Way, Maitama, Abuja, led to the discovery of keys of 45 exotic cars, 21 Certificates of Occupancy, arms and ammunition.

4,000 Osun Varsity Students Risk Expulsion Over Non-payment Of Fees

About 4,000 students of Osun State University may be expelled for failing to pay their school fees before the February 28, 2017 deadline set by the authorities of the institution.

The affected students may also miss the first-semester examination scheduled to begin on March 6.

The management of the university disclosed this in a statement by the Corporate Affairs Unit yesterday.

Federal Government Summons NFF Over CAF Election

Ahead of the March 16 election into the executive board of the Confederation of African Football, (CAF) the federal government has through the Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung summoned an emergency meeting with the executive board members of the Nigeria Football Federation.

The mandatory emergency meeting which the minister noted will have in attendance, all the board members of the NFF holds on Tuesday 28th, February 2017, at the Minister’s conference room, National Stadium Abuja at 11am.

30 Million People Have Linked Their BVNs - Central Bank

About 30 million Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) have so far been linked to the several bank accounts operated in the country, says the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

Speaking at a post-event interview with The Guardian, Deputy Director, Banking and Payment System, CBN, Musa Itopa-Jimoh, gave the figure.

#Xenophobia: Dabiri-Erewa Slams South African Home Affairs Minister

Senior Special Adviser (Foreign Affairs) to the President, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described as insensitive the suggestion by Mr. Malusi Gigaba, South African Home Affairs Minister, that diplomacy is the solution to attacks on Nigerians in his country.

In a personally signed statement issued on Sunday, Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa said:

Two Chinese nabbed, company sealed over importation of fake and substandard tyres worth N5bn (Photos)

Two Chinese have been arrested for their involvement in the importation of fake and substandard tyres worth N5 billion into the country

MessrsTaolung Shen and Xu Jing Yao were arrested and their company Sino Nigeria Import and Export Limited’s warehouse in Lagos sealed by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).