NEPAD targets to provide electricity for 80% Nigerians by 2040

The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) says it was targeting to electrify 80 per cent household in Nigeria by 2040.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal made this known, on Tuesday, in Abuja, at the launch of the NEPAD stakeholders meeting on Skills Initiative for Africa on Youth empowerment.

He said that the Federal Government was partnering with NEPAD to achieve this target

"Sultan of Sokoto is a father to all Nigerians and he is worthy of emulation" – US envoy

United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington, says the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, remained a formidable stabilising factor in Nigeria.

Symington spoke, in Sokoto, on Tuesday, when he paid a courtesy call on the Sultan.

In the words of Symington, “The US is happy with the role the sultan is playing in ensuring sustainable peace and unity in Nigeria, and even beyond.

Cleric urges Christians to pray for economic revival during Lent

The parish priest of Christ the King Catholic Church, Enugu, Fr. Theodore Ozoamalu, has urged Nigerians to use the Lenten period to pray for the revival of the nation’s economy.

The priest said this in Enugu on Tuesday ahead of the Lenten season that every Christian should engage in fervent prayers to save the country from the current economic recession.

The cleric noted that it was only through prayers and supplication devoid of sins that the country would come out of its economic challenges.

Nigerian economy shrinks in 2016 for the first time in 25 years

Nigeria’s economy shrank for a fourth consecutive quarter in the three months through December and contracted for the whole year, the first such move since 1991.

Gross domestic product in Africa’s most-populous country declined 1.3 percent in the quarter from a year earlier, after shrinking 2.2 percent in the previous three months, the National Bureau of Statistics said in an e-mailed statement Tuesday. The median of 10 economist estimates compiled by Bloomberg was for the economy to shrink by 1.4 percent. GDP contracted 1.5 percent for all of 2016. It was the first full-year drop in 25 years, according to International Monetary Fund data.

South Africa Govt deports 97 Nigerians for committing various offences

 

The South African Government has deported 97 Nigerians for committing various offences in the country.

The deportees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday night in a chartered aircraft with the registration number GBB710 from Johannesburg.

They were made up of 95 males and two females.

Actor RMD recreates photo with little girl he surprised on her birthday 20-years ago

Veteran Actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo aka RMD took to his Instagram page to share recreated photo of a little girl he surprised on her birthday 20-years ago. 

He captioned the photo:

Photos: Man suffers third degree burns after e-cigarette battery explodes in his pocket

Terrence Johnson, a 32yr old man from Canada suffered third degree burns after an e-cigarette battery exploded in his pocket. Dramatic footage shows him standing with his wife Rachel Rex in front of their favorite restaurant when the device suddenly erupted in in a cloud of sparks and smoke while he frantically tries to put out the fire.

Primate Ayodele says Buhari will be back in approximately three months

Primate Babatunde Ayodele, founder and general overseer of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has revealed that he received a prophecy from God about when president Buhari will return to the country and also where Nigeria's next president will come from, saying that it will neither be from PDP nor APC.

While speaking to reporters yesterday, Primate Ayodele revealed that Buhari will return to the country in approximately three months, however, he will be unable to properly fulfill his duties as president due to his failing health.

Meet the Woman Who Holds World Record of Bedding 919 Men In A Day (Photo)

Lisa Sparks, an adult filmmaker, has achieved an unbelievable feat. She has reportedly been in the sack with a record 919 men in 24 hours, approximately doing one man in every two minutes.

The adult star set the record as far back as 2004 in Poland and says her breasts and buttocks are her greatest assets. In an interview with Boobpedia, an adult site, she says:

Car crashes into crowd during a parade in Alabama, several severely injured

A car drove into a crowd of people at a Mardi Gras parade in Alabama on Tuesday, CBS affiliate WKRG reports.

The number of victims and the severity of their injuries is unknown at this time. Video from the scene shows paramedics and emergency workers tending to several victims lying on the street:

Nigerian man dies aboard a plane while traveling to Malaysia (Photos)

Nigerian man identified as Oguadinma Somto, pictured above, died on the plane while returning to Malaysia some days ago. 

WATCH VIDEO: Two police officers made a sex tape in a police car while on duty

Two police officers for the police force in Rosario, Argentina, are facing disciplinary action after a sex tape they made inside their patrol car while on duty was leaked online. 

If you beat your wife, you would lose your title – Emir of Kano warns Imams, Traditional leaders

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido II, has warned Imams and traditional rulers in Kano state to desist from beating their wives otherwise, they would lose their titles. The monarch who is a strong advocate against domestic violence said this at a mass wedding organized in the state over the weekend.

Jeez! Aborted triplets found on the side of the road in Niger state (Very Graphic Photos)

A very graphic photo of aborted triplets lying on the road was shared on Facebook by a user, Ernest Obisike. The incident occurred in Bida, Niger State. 

He wrote:

Wawu! See hotel in Spain where customers pay £100 an hour to have sex with dolls

A Barcelona-based hotel named Lumi Dolls which bills itself as the first in Europe to offer clients the chance to have sex with a doll has opened its doors. As part of a special opening offer, clients pay £70 for an hour of sex which will go up to £100 after the opening promotion.

Meet the man who has slept with over 1000 cars ... YES cars! (VIDEO)

Wonders will never end! Haba, cars? His name is Edward Smith, now in his 60s a self-described Mechaphile (a person who feels sexually attracted to machines) who has held intense sexual feelings for automobiles since he was 14. 

He lost his virginity to a Volkswagen Beetle and has gone ahead to sleep with hundreds of other cars.

Hilarious! Read WHAT happened when a guy meet this beautiful lady working as Fuel Attendant

Read what happened next below:

So I drove into a Fuel station and saw this lady and surprisingly she was the attendant. I learnt that federal government of Nigeria wants to push a bill that all attendants at filling stations should look like this, I even got into a conversation with her and she told me she has a crush on me. 3 seconds after she said that, my friend woke me up saying I should stop pouring Saliva on his keyboard.

Photo: Former Borno Lawmaker Hon. Ali Darni Abba Saleh Is Dead

Former Member House of Assembly Kukawa Local Government area in Borno state, Hon. Ali Darni Abba Saleh, is dead. According to mulitple online reports, the ex chairman, House Committee on Budget, died this morning by 1am.... He will be laid to rest today by 2:00pm at 777 housing estate Maiduguri, Borno state capital. 

Photo: "They Have Used My Destiny For Money Ritual" - Nigerian Man Cries Out

A young man identified as Disu Omogbolahon, has raised an alarm in a bid to seek for solution after alleging that his destiny has been used for money ritual by some people. According to him he shared this because they ritualists believe that no one can save him from their hands.

Unbelievable! Horny Woman Masturbate Inside A Bus In Front Of Horrified Passengers (Photo)

According to LIB, a woman...probably mentally disturbed because no person in their right senses will do this, pulled down her pants in a Philadelphia public bus this past weekend and started touching her private parts in front of horrified passengers who filmed some of it and shared online.

Photos: Miss Bum Bum Launch Campaign To Urge Lionel Messi To Renew His Barcelona Contract

Former Miss BumBum winner Suzy Cortez has begged Lionel Messi to sign a new Barcelona contract. The Argentinian is a sensational £100MILLION target for Manchester City. Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu has stressed how important it is that the club holds onto their talisman. But they are yet to tie him down to a new deal.

Photo: Woman Who Called Tonto Dikeh's Husband, Churchill A Scammer Has Been Arrested

On Sunday, we reported that an Instagram user has brand Tonto Dikeh's husband, Churchill a scammer in the process she was blocked by the estranged husband (Miss It? Read Here). Well, the woman has now been arrested.

Photos: Housekeeper Gets A New Car For Returning Lost Items To Owner

A housekeeper identified as Mr Williams Nwosu, was recently blessed by a man who appreciated his honesty after he found and returned his lost property. According to a post shared on Facebook by Iroegbu Emenike, a man identified as Mr Williams Nwosu, recently became the recipient of a car following an act of kindness.

Photos: Jose Mourinho Celebrates Man United EFL Cup Win With His Family In London

Jose Mourinho celebrated winning the EFL Cup by heading to London to see his wife Matilde, daughter Matilde Jnr and son Jose Jnr. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice as Manchester United beat Southampton 3-2, handing the Portuguese his first major trophy as Old Trafford boss.

WTH! North Korean Dictator Executes Five Senior Officials With Anti-Aircraft Guns

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un brutally executed five senior officials with anti-aircraft guns because they made false reports which “enraged” him, South Korea’s spy agency claims. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) made the claims in a private briefing to politicians just days after Kim’s estranged older half-brother Kim Jong-nam was poisoned in a suspected assassination believed to have been ordered by the dictator.

Photos: German Carnival Mocks Donald Trump, Angela Merkel And Other World Figures

German Carnival is back with a vengeance, ridiculing the likes of US president; Donald Trump, the leader of France's National Front (FN); Marine Le Pen, and German Chancellor; Angela Merkel. Following a turbulent year, Germans seem to be especially eager to slaughter some sacred cows.

Choi! They Say Buhari Has Opened Electrical Supply Store In The Uk (see Photo)

According to this picture, it appears President Muhammadu Buhari PMB has opened a shop in Essex, United Kingdom while Nigerians are waiting for his return. Nigerians play too much, Haba!

The president is currently on an extended medical vacation and is expected in the country soon.

Photos: FC Barcelona Officially Launches Soccer Academy In Lagos

The officials of FC Barcelona have launched FCBEscola Soccer Academy in Lagos state, Nigeria. The academy officially opened in the presence of FC Barcelona Director, Pau Vilanova and the Project Director of the FCBEscola, Franc Carbó.

The school which has been active since September 2016, is expected to enroll boys and girls between the ages 6 and 18.

Victor Moses: I can't wait to return to West Ham to beat them

Chelsea wing back Victor Moses will temporarily cast aside the fond memories of his time at West Ham United when the London rivals meet in the Premier League at the London Stadium on Monday.

Moses, who has made 25 league appearances for leaders Chelsea this season, spent last season on loan with West Ham, scoring twice in 26 games for the club.

#Warrisdis: Check out This Female Corper Oversized NYSC Kit (Photo)

A serving corp member is current the talk online after photo of her rocking her NYSC outfit hit online. 

The Corps member who is reportedly from Amuri community in Nkanu, Enugu state -apparently decided to wear her oversized kit like this without making any adjustments to it and this has got the attention of online users.