Banks Not Obeying New Directives Of Forex For Students

It seems FCMB has not yet obeyed the new Forex policy directives issued by the Federal Government recently.

A blog reader shared her experience with SDK blog ... Below is what was posted:

Government should make it easier for people to adopt babies legitimately

LOOKING at the rise of baby factories in Nigeria, are there no laws against such acts?

The challenge we have with our law is that the process for adoption is very difficult. We have a very complicated process of adoption so people tend to prefer the child buying arrangement. I can understand why the government is very cautious in making these rules for adoption because of the type of society we live in. I believe we have a proliferation of baby factories because of our tough process of adoption. As long as the legal process of adoption is stressful, the black market will thrive. In finding solution to this, the government needs to relax the styles for adoption.

Alleged Fraud: No payment made to Orji Uzor Kalu from government account — Witness

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC witness, Onovah Ogonevoh, yesterday, told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos that no payment was made to the former Abia State governor, Dr. Orji Kalu, from Government House account between 2002 and 2005.

Trial judge in the matter is Justice Mohammed Idris.

Group Tells Adebanjo, Count Niger Delta out of your Oduduwa Republic

Foundation For Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade, (FHRACC), has warned a Yoruba leader, Ayo Adebanjo, to count out Niger Delta communities out of the proposed Oduduwa republic.

Alaowei Cleric, its National President, in a statement yesterday stated that the group had seen a map showing the Yoruba territories proposed to form Oduduwa Republic.

Peace Corps slams N2bn suit against Police, DSS, AGF, over alleged unlawful arre‎st

The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), has slammed a N2bn suit against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), over the arrest and detention of its National Commandant, Amb (Dr.) Dickson Akoh and 49 others.

The security agencies had on Tuesday, last week, raided the new National Headquarters of the Corps, arresting the National Commandant and 49 others, while about 6 were brutally wounded and hospitalised.

Former #BBNaija Housemates Kemeni, finally apologises to Tboss

Former Big Brother Naija #BBNaija housemates, Ekemini Ekerete aka Kemeni recently disqualified from ongoing TV reality series for sexual misconduct has apologised for his action.

He was caught on camera touching fellow housemate Tboss while she was asleep.

Kemen on Wednesday took to his Instagram handle @Kemen_Fitness, to tender his apology to Tboss, the organisers of the show and Payporte.

Acting President, Osinbajo orders release of N1.6bn loan for women

The Federal Government has authorized the release of N1.6 billion for the National Women’s Empowerment Fund.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said this Wednesday on the occasion of the 2017 International Women’s Day.

Osinbajo said the present administration was committed to protecting all women from all forms of gender-based violence, especially those living “where the security situation is difficult and living conditions are challenging.”

Support my government - Okorocha pleads with NBA

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, yesterday, pleaded with the Owerri branch of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, to identify with his administration’s policies and programmes.

Okorocha stated this in Owerri, through the state’s Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Miletus Nlemadim, during the 2017 law week organized by the Owerri branch of NBA.

Nlemadim called on the NBA, to key into the ideas of the rescue mission agenda of Okorocha, to move the state forward.

Your 60th birthday comes at a momentous time - Tinubu to Osinbajo

The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on his 60th birthday, saying his birthday has come at a momentous time this year.

FG frustrating plans to reconstruct Oshodi-Airport road – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday said his administration’s plan to carry out a total reconstruction of the International Airport Road from Oshodi was being frustrated by the Federal Ministry of Works.

Governor Ambode, who spoke to Government House Correspondents at the Lagos House, shortly after carrying out an extensive inspection of some critical projects in the state, said the present state of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road was a national disgrace and required immediate attention to salvage the nation’s image.

Catholic Priest & Nigeria Islamic Cleric Embrace To Promote Peace and Love

The Catholic Church is known for working towards world peace and harmonious relationship. This is a good step in the right direction. Read below as shared by Halima:

Ghanaian Police arrest 43 drug peddlers during massive raid

Police at Achimota in Ghana have arrested 43 drug peddlers who are suspected to be perpetrating robbery activities in the area. The suspects, 40 of whom are men and 3 women,  were caught during a raid on Saturday in the ghettos and slums located in the community.

Leicester city confirm Craig Shakespeare as head coach till end of season

Leicester City football club of England, the defending champions of England have announced Craig Shakespeare, assistant coach turned caretaker manager, as its new head coach till the season's end.

Following the much criticized sacking of Claudio Ranieri who helped the club to its first premier league title, the club apppointed Shakespeare as its caretaker manager, but following wins over Liverpool and Hull city- he's now been given the permanent role of manager till the season's end.

Who do you think is the mom and daughter in this photo?

The above photo of is that of Nollywood actress, Rachel Okonkwo, and her young mom ... You could hardly differentiate who is the mom and the daughter, Wow!

Actress Bukky Wright looking STUNNING on the cover of House of Maliq March edition

Actress Bukky Wright looked amazing on the covers of House of Maliq Magazine. She was featured in the March 2017 edition. 

More photos below:

Amazing Photo of four generations ...

A lady in the wedding dress @courtpwilliams shared this beautiful four generations photo. She shared it to mark the International Women's Day.

She captioned it:

President Buhari mourns Adebayo, ex-Western region governor, Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late former governor of the defunct Western Region, Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo, as a true patriot.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Wednesday night, the President said this in a telephone call from London to the son of the late general and former governor of Ekiti State, Niyi Adebayo.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Prince James Uche is dead

After a long battle with kidney failure, veteran Nollywood actor, Prince James Uche, was yesterday pronounced dead.

Court sends human head dealer to 6 years imprisonment

A human skull dealer, Mr Saheed Musiliu, 37, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment with hard labour.

The judgement was delivered at the Magistrate Court 1 sitting in Iyaganku, Oyo State, presided over by the Chief magistrate, Mrs. Durosaro Tijani.

It would be called that Musiliu was caught with one human skull on January 15, 2017 and later arraigned in court eight days later after in­vestigation by the police.

Kaduna State to implement ban on street hawking/begging ASAP

The Kaduna State Govern­ment has finally banned street hawking and begging as well as affirming commercial motorcycle activities in the state capital and other urban centres in the state.

This was the outcome of resolu­tions reached the State Security Council meeting held at Govern­ment House, Kaduna.

Obasanjo is a liar, Ahmadu Ali is still a member of PDP – PDP Chairman

The Chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State, Mr Tanko Beji, has debunked the claims by former President Oluse­gun Obasanjo that Senator Ahmadu Ali, a one-time national chairman of the party had left the PDP.

Beji insists that “Ahma­du Ali is still in the PDP. He is participating in all our activities. He has not left us he has no plans to leave us.”

Ladies would you rock this extreme crop Jeans

Would you rock this weird Jeans?

High Court Sentences 200L University Student to Death by Hanging in Ibadan

A 200-level student of Lead City University, Ibadan, Moshood Owolabi, is to die by hanging for stabbing his fellow student to death.

Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Adegboye Gbolagunte of an Ibadan High Court sentenced Mr. Owolabi to death by hanging for causing the death of one Seun Kolawole, two years ago.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr. Owolabi of the Physical and Health Education Department caused the death of Mr. Kolawole by stabbing him with a bottle.

I Found Out My Husband Has Been Cheating on Me Just Two Weeks to Our Wedding - Lady Breaks Down

In just two weeks to her wedding day, she intercepted romantic messages on the mobile phone of her fiance who had sucked the breasts and v*gina of another lady.

Do you think this self-driving Volkswagen Cars would work in Nigeria? (Photos)

In 8 years time, famous car company, Volkswagen will be rolling out specialized self-driving cars with a very beautiful structure. 

Volkswagen is having no chill despite the dieselgate saga. They have even waxed stronger in times of trouble.

Abuja Airport Closure: First International Flight Lands in Kaduna (Photos)

Following the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for repairs, the first international flight has landed at the Kaduna Airport. 

The Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has declared the Kaduna International Airport functional, as Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja closes, temporarily, as from the midnight of Wednesday, March 8.

Barcelona complete greatest comeback in Champions League history

Barca are the first side in Champions League and European Cup history to overturn a first-leg four-goal deficit, after defeating PSG 6-1 on Wednesday.

Why Ojukwu Would Have Gone to War Over Nnamdi Kanu's Detention - MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra has said the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu would have waged another war over the continued detention of the leader of Nnamdi Kanu. 

In an official statement released by MASSOB leader, Uchenna Madu, and made available to newsmen in Awka, the capital of Anambra state on Wednesday, the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, said the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu would have waged another war against the country should he have been alive, over the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

Barcelona 6 PSG 1: Barca complete unbelievable comeback in Football history

An incredible comeback from Barcelona downed Paris Saint-Germain and sent the Catalans into the Champions League quarters with a 6-1 victory at Camp Nou. 

SHOCKING! Man Murders His Boss and Flees with His Car in Lagos (Photo)

A 20-year-old man has brutally murdered his 53-year-old boss Kayode Oso, an Information and Communications Technology consultant, just a month after he was employed.

The murderer identified as Precious Victor also fled with the man's car.

According to Punch, Oso had employed the 20-year-old Victor to manage his newly opened bar located on Akinremi Street, Ikeja, Lagos State, but just one month after, the suspect brought in his friends who murdered Oso and made away with his car, money, and other valuables.