President Buhari approves establishment of operational base for Navy in Lake Chad area

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of an operational base for the Nigerian Navy in the Lake Chad area to enhance security along the Basin.

The Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, made this known in Abuja on Monday after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on activities of the Navy within and outside Nigeria.

According to Ibas, the Lake Chad area is a strategic location that provides means of livelihood to hundreds of thousands of people and the presence of the Nigerian Navy will help in consolidating on the security of the area.

Oh dear! Hackers install child porn on president’s computer

Hackers on Monday installed child pornography onto the computer of Czech President, Milos Zeman, the Pravo newspaper reported.

“I turned on my computer and looked in disbelief for about 10 seconds at what was happening, before I realized that it was a hacker attack,” Zeman said in an interview.

IT specialists from the president’s office have traced the attack back to the US state of Alabama, the president said.

Customs task force impounds 13 vehicles belonging to a senator

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Compliance Task Force, says it has impounded 223 vehicles 13 of which belong to a senator in Kano state.

The task force also said that it seized other items, including foodstuff worth N269.5 million in Kano and Jigawa states within eight months.

Herdsmen Attack Benue Prison Farm, Kill Inmate

The Benue Prisons Service on Monday confirmed that herdsmen invaded its Jato-Aka Farm Centre and killed an inmate, one Tersoo Agidi.

ASP Stephen Nwanchor, Public Relations Officer, Benue Prisons Service, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi that the incident took place on Saturday at the farm centre.

Akon signs Patrick Elis as Video Director for Konvict Music

Nigerian-born cinematographer, Patrick Elis has been named by Akon as the official music director for Konvict Music Africa.

Vice chancellor Confirms Dino Melaye Graduated From ABU With A 3rd Class

The Vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Monday confirmed that Senator Dino Melaye graduated from the school, although under a different name. He said the senator graduated in 2000 with a third class in BA Geography.


SHOCKING! Obasanjo’s wife wants court to stop her son's wedding (See Why)

Mrs Taiwo Obasanjo, wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday filed a suit at an Ikeja High Court, seeking to stop the wedding of her son, Olujonwo Obasanjo, scheduled for May 11.

Ex-President Obasanjo and the father of the bride, Sir Kessington Adebutu, promoter of Premier Lotto known as “Baba Ijebu” are respondents to the suit.

Buhari determined to fulfill promises – Minister of Interior

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau has reiterated the determination of President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration to reform the Nigeria Police, while stressing the administration is set to fulfil its promises.

Dambazau made this statement during the matriculation ceremony of 182 Cadets of the Fourth Regular course at the Police Academy in Wudil, Kano, while he also implored the cadets at the Police Academy Kano (POLAC) take advantage of the opportunities available at the POLAC to develop themselves into intelligent and efficient Police Officers capable of providing effective and efficient Policing to the nation.

Never again will Boko Haram occupy any of our land - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday was conspicuously absent at the 2017 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship (NASAC) holding in Sambisa forest.

The President was however represented by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali.

Speaking through the Minister of Defence, Buhari noted that holding the championship in the forest was an affirmation that government was “resolved to stamp out all activities and operations of the Boko Haram insurgents from our territory.”

#BBNaija: Bisola win head of house crown

Many Big Brother Naija fans were shocked when one of the housemates, Bisola emerged this week’s head of house in the current reality TV Show. T- boss and Bally lost at the first stage , while Efe lost at the second stage. Amazingly, Marvis, Debbie Rise and Bisola made it to the last stage of the challenge.

INEC Headquarters In Abuja Gutted By Fire (PHOTOS)

There was a fire outbreak at the National Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja on Monday. An official of the commission who witnessed the fire incident told our correspondent that the fire started from a spark from the air conditioner in the office of the Personal Assistant to the Chairman.

CBN introduces financial education curriculum for primary, secondary schools

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has developed and introduced a Financial Education Curriculum for basic and senior secondary schools, to educate children on how to use financial services responsibly.

The Head of Consumer Education, CBN, Mrs Khadijah Kasim, said this on Monday in Abuja after a road walk with school children within Nyanya, Karu, Orozo and Jikwoyi in commemoration of the Global Money Week.

JUST IN: Ex-militants writes open letter to Buhari, set to storm Abuja with massive protest in 2 weeks

Niger Delta ex-militants have penned President Muhammadu Buhari an open letter lamenting ill-treatment of them by the federal government of the day.

According to the letter exclusively made available to TheNewsGuru reporter at the weekend in Warri, the ex-agitators promised they will storm the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja with massive protest in two weeks time.

#BBNaija: Big brother Naija is not a poverty alleviation scheme - Miyonse Shades Efe

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Miyonse threw a shade at housemate, Efe when he responded to a tweet about Efe coming from a humble background.

#BBNaija: TBoss younger sister's boyfriend of 10 years finally pop the question (Photos)

Big Brother Naija Housemate, TBoss will be one happy big sister when she gets the news of her younger sister, Wendy’s Engagement.

Wendy just got engaged to her boyfriend/baby daddy of 10 years… and they’ve got a 6-year-old daughter together.

Man threatens to release ex-girlfriend nudes photos online over alleged infidelity

A Nigerian Guy, Joshua Ilayah has called out his ex-girlfriend over an alleged infidelity with a yet to be named “Fuckboy”

Joshua, who alleged that his girlfriend texts her “fuckboy” with the phone he gave her, threatened to release her nudes if she doesn’t bring back the phone before 7pm.

Here’s what Joshua wrote;

Apostle Suleman gives out 26 cars, cash gifts worth millions of Naira to celebrate his birthday (photos)

As Apostle Suleman celebrates his birthday, he gifts out 26 Cars, 1 house, 2 Million Naira for widows, 100 thousand naira each for the oldest departmental members, several thousands for other members, blesses indigenous (OFM Member) artistes running into millions of Nairas plus other numerous gifts.

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Tiwa Savage and TeeBillz dedicate their son, Jamil

Tiwa Savage and Her Husband, Tunji TeeBillz Balogun, today dedicate their Son, Jamil. Sporting a white Agbada, Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz‘ son Jamil looked all shades of cute at his dedication today.

He was dedicated at the House on the Rock Church, Lekki, Lagos. Stephanie Coker, her husband Olumide, and Life Coach Lanre Olusola were among those in attendance.

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#BBNaija: Nigerians says #Tboss must leave next says she influences the evictions (Photos)

Nigerians are really not taking it easy with the eviction yesterday that saw Ex-housemate, Bassey off. The blame has been laid on a controversial housemate, Tboss whom is alleged to get whoever gets close to her evicted.

Why Online Dating Advice Could Ruin Your Relationship!

The internet has programmed itself, into a non-degree awarding college of diverse knowledge, where almost everyone suddenly runs to for a quick fix on how to polish what's left of their relationship, or dust dwindling emotions off, without necessarily having to endure long hours of exhaustive classroom lectures.

The internet is saturated with so much misconception, through the assumed 'conventional standards' it believes every relationship must meet up with, for it to be considered ideal and not toxic.

So Funny! Read this conversation between 2 ex(es) on Twitter

The lady, pictured above, tweeted to her ex-boyfriend how she can’t live without him and all.. Hinting that they should just come back together.

The ex-bobo replied her tweet, saying she cheated on him.. and that is enough reason to break up and not come back together.

Bassey Has Been Evicted from #BBNaija House (Watch Video)

Bassey has been evicted from the game on Sunday. Last week, Bassey was nominated by his fellow housemates alongside Debbie Rise, Bally and TBoss.

Unbelievable! Nigerian woman pregnant for 3 years finally gives birth (Photos)

A Nigerian woman has been childless for 21 years.. and then when she finally got pregnant. She carried the pregnancy for 3 years and 2 months before finally giving birth.

Facebook user, Iwuafor Juliet shared the testimony and claims the lady involved is her aunt.

Nigeria launches online Visa application system for business executives

The federal government of Nigeria has launched an online system that allows business executives apply for a visa online and collect it on arrival 48 hours later.

According to Nigeria's immigration agency, the move follows complaints from foreign executives that obstructive embassy officials made it difficult for them to enter the country.

Ahmed Musa steps down as assistant captain of Super Eagles

Leicester City winger, Ahmed Musa, has stepped down as assistant captain of the Super Eagles team.

Musa informed coach Gernot Rohr of his decision, just before the kick off of their friendly match against Senegal, at The Hive Stadium in London.

UEFA fine Barcelona 19,000 euros for pitch invasion against PSG

Barcelona have been fined €19,000, for the celebrations that followed their historic comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Neymar inspired the La Liga champions, to overturning a four-goal deficit to win 6-1 in the second leg at the Camp Nou.

Sex scandal: Stephanie Otobo not normal – Mother says as she apologizes to Apostle Suleman

Mother of Stephanie Otobo, the alleged girlfriend of Apostle Johnson Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministries, has said she has not seen her daughter in the last three years, noting that her daughter ”is not normal.”

This is coming after Ms. Otobo, a Canadian-based Nigerian singer accused the fiery preacher of impregnating and abandoning her after he promised to marry her.

PDP lawmakers says El-Rufai has secret agenda beyond 2019

Lawmakers elected under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the House of Representatives, have stated that Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has secret agenda that is beyond 2019 general elections.

The lawmakers said the governor’s secret memo to Buhari’s in 2016, which was leaked to the media, last week was a clear indication that he had hidden agenda that was unconnected to Buhari’s second term.

SGF to explain how fake firms got N1.3b contracts

Many companies awarded contracts by the Presidential Initiative on the North East (PINE) cannot be located, a senator alleged yesterday.

Senator Shehu Sani, Chairman, Senate adhoc committee on mounting humanitarian crisis in the North East, told reporters in Abuja that over 20 companies were involved in the phony contracts.

Presidency warns Nigerians, stop attacking Buhari

The Presidency has warned Nigerians to stop the persistent attack on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government.

Issuing the warning, the Personal Assistant to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie noted that those who were uncomfortable with Buhari’s anti-corruption fight were behind the unwarranted attacks against Buhari and his appointees.