Buhari must think out of the box, go across party lines for solution – Akpabio advises on Recession

Former governor of Akwa-Ibom state, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said President Muhammadu Buhari should seek to co-opt members of other political parties who have economic knowledge to contribute their quota towards economic transformation, even as he (Buhari) searches for solution out of the present economic recession rocking the nation.

He gave the advice in an interview with newsmen.

Akpabio said the federal government should think out of the box in seeking for knowledge out of the current recession, adding that the right approach to growing the economy is from bottom-up and not from top-down, because “a good economic policy starts from a good polity.”

Money Buhari allocated for his kitchen on 2017 Budget will pay salaries of 10,000 Nigerians – Ben Bruce

Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murry Bruce has lashed out at President Muhammadu Buhari over the 2017 budget.

The lawmaker who took to his twitter handle @benmurraybruce frowned at the huge sum allocated for the running of the Presidency.

Bruce, a business mogul said the huge sums allotted to the Presidency could be used to cater for many Nigerians.

According to the lawmaker, “The N2.9bn voted for honoraria for the Presidency and its agencies in a recession can feed 1 million starving IDPs in NE for 2 months.

Former Katsina Governor, Ibrahim Shema weeps as EFCC rearrests him

Ibrahim Shema, former governor of Katsina state, broke down in tears after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) rearrested him on Tuesday.

Shema initially resisted the attempt to arrest him at a Katsina high court where he was arraigned.

He is standing a 22-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds.

Tee Billz ignores Wife, Tiwa Savage's birthday

After the long feud between singer Tiwa Savage and hubby, Tee Billz we had thought they are working things out as there was lots of pictures of both of them with their son, Jamil, but it seems that's where it ends.

According to reports making rounds in the media, it seems the plans to bring the couple together again is not yielding any positive results as the singer got shout outs from everyone else except her estranged husband, Tee Billz.

Nicole Murphy Denies Having Affair With Odell Beckham Jr. (Photos)

American fashion model, Nicole Murphy is straight up denying rumors that she and American football player, Odell Beckham Jr. had a quick fling over Super Bowl weekend.

via TMZ:

There are reports the two were spotted this week at a Migos party in Houston … arriving and leaving the shindig together. 

Horny Couple Who Had S3x In Court And Posted Video on the Internet Declared Wanted

26-year-old Brittney Jones and 35-year-old Jeremiah Robinson are wanted by Florida authorities after they had sex on the fourth floor of the Duval County Courthouse.

Not only did they get it in, but they recorded their shenanigans and posted the clip on social media.

According to NYDN, Jones and Robinson are both wanted on charges of unnatural and lascivious act, police said. Neither Jones nor Robinson are courthouse employees, police said.

Muslim Ban: Rapper Kanye West Deletes All Tweets About Trump

Rapper, Kanye West has deleted all his tweets about U.S President, Donald Trump. The husband father of two did so because he’s ‘unhappy with what Donald’s done during his first two weeks in office.

According to TMZ, the 39-year-old rapper is especially distraught over his travel ban.

Court Extends Seun Egbegbe’s Remand Order

Nollywood filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe, who is now been branded as a scammer accused of attempting to swindle $9,000 and £3,000 from two bureau de change operators on Thursday, February 2, 2017, is still in custody of Lagos Police Command.

The music and movie promoter along with his accomplice (Ayodele Oyekan) spent the weekend in detention. And now, according to Encomium.ng, their remand order was extended on Monday, February 6 by the courts.

So sad! Husband And Wife Die In Horrible Motor Accident In Delta State (Photos)

A husband and wife, who have been identified as Mr and Mrs Henry Eloke Nwogo, tragically lost their lives yesterday after they got involved in a ghastly motor accident in Ossissa, Delta state.

The couple were burnt in the car accident. May their soul RIP

See Photos of their charred remains are seen below:

Prophet Miraculously Escapes Being Lynched Over False Prophecy (Photos)

A self-proclaimed prophet who says he is also the ‘untouchable almighty god,’ miraculously escaped lynching in Uganda, for allegedly spreading falsehood and brainwashing locals.

According to Uganda Monitor, Mr Severino Lukoya, leader of the New Jerusalem Tabernacle Church, had travelled with his disciples to Kalongo for door-to-door prayer sessions, claiming he was sent by God Himself to deliver a special message and also cleanse the area of evil spirits.

Mr Lukoya had told Sunday Monitor in an interview that God had called him out to walk on foot and do a door-to-door preaching until he covers the entire country.

Wicked husband rubs hot pepper on wife’s pants after finding 2 used condoms in her handbag

A husband from Zambia found a pair of used condoms in his wife’s handbag and decided to punish his unfaithful wife by rubbing hot chilli on his wife’s underwear.

Narrating her ordeal in a fully-packed court, Nellie Simambo, 30, of Matero Township in Lusaka tearfully recounted how the incident resulted in the swelling of her private parts.

She said her husband was always suspecting her of having extramarital affairs which led him to rubbing chilli into her underwear.

She added that her husband was also a violent man who beat her regularly for no apparent reason.

Watch Video: “F**k That Man!” – Drake blows hot on Donald Trump At London Event

Canadian rapper, Drake slammed U.S President, Donald Trump during his performance at London’s O2 Arena on Sunday. In between songs, the rapper used his platform to take a swipe at the newly elected President, telling the crowd “it’s on us to keep this s**t together“.

He ranted:

I have no Twitter account and I wasn't deported - Chief James Ibori

Read the press statement below:

Chief James Onanefe Ibori wishes to inform the general public that he has no Twitter Account at all. In a press statement signed by Chief Ibori’s Media Assistant, Tony Eluemunor, the former Governor of Delta State explained that reports reached him Sunday afternoon that a Twitter handle in his name (@ChiefIbori), with his picture too, has been trending on the internet.

His media office immediately reached out to some journalists such as to warn Nigerians not to fall victim to the fraudster who created that Twitter Account for whatever reason. We can only suspect that a confidence trickster must have created that account to lure incredulous Nigerians into a 419 trap. 

Lagos State plans to remove Yellow Buses (Danfo) from Lagos roads

Today, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode revealed that plans are in motion to remove yellow buses popularly known as Danfo from Lagos roads for a more efficient, well-structured and world class mass transportation system that would facilitate ease of movement within the city.

Speaking at the 14th Annual Lecture of the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL) held at Muson Centre in Onikan with the theme: “Living Well Together, Tomorrow: The Challenge Of Africa’s Future Cities,” Governor Ambode admitted that the present connectivity mode in Lagos was not acceptable and befitting for a mega city, and as such a well-structured transportation mode would soon be put in place to address the challenge.

Antonio Conte admits showdown with Diego Costa

Chelsea gaffer, Antonio Conte revealed there have been a few bumps in the road. Most notably is his falling out with star forward, Diego Costa. The Italian and Costa had a training ground row over the Spain international's fitness resulting in the star striker being dropped.

'I was very clear with him,' Conte told Sky Italia. 

EFCC arraigns six for diverting full truckload of rice worth N5.5m (Photos)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned one Ibrahim Rabiu and five others before Justice M. SHITU of Federal high Court Bauchi on a three count charge bordering on conspiracy, diversion, and conversion of good and received a stolen property to the tune of N5.5 million.

The Suspects Zakari Isa, Nura Garba, Muhammad was Ibrahim, Ibrahim Rabiu and one Babawo now at large were arrested by EFCC operatives in Bauchi and Jos following a petition by one Alhaji Umaru Sabo of Pantami quarters, Gombe.

The nine signs that show your relationship could be headed for the rocks

Relationships never crumble in a day, it's a slow fade process and the signs are always clear to the discerning. Often times we choose to ignore the warning lights and clutch at straws in the hope of salvaging what we once had. Psychologist and behavioral expert Honey Lancaster James shares her advice on how to identify if you’re involved in an unhealthy relationship dynamic.

1. Your partner treats you much better in public.

Behind closed doors your partner is either rude, grumpy, always busy, emotionally unavailable or even overtly critical and hostile towards you, yet in front of others or outside the home they treat you much better.

Wanted Nigeria Customs officers submit themselves for investigation over 661 pump action riffles importation

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced that the three senior officers earlier declared wanted in connection with the clearance of the 661 pump action rifles have all reported and are being investigated.

Rihanna rocks all Camo outfit (Photos)

Photos in Slides

Rihanna was spotted in full camouflage regalia as she stepped out for a video shoot in New York City on Monday.

Libyan coastguards rescue over 1000 African migrants including women and children (Photos)

The spokesman for the Libyan Navy, Ayoub Qasim, said the Libyan coastguards rescued more than 1200 illegal immigrants off Sabratha shores in a week. He explained that the Libyan coastguards intercepted four dinghies, on board of which, there were 431 illegal migrants off Sabratha shores last Thursday.

Unknown Gunmen shot and killed a Police officer in Ondo state

Corporal Michael Olujimi, a policeman attached to the Okitipupa Police Division in Ondo State, is dead after he was shot by unidentified gunmen. The sad incident occurred Saturday, at about 5:30 a.m. Olujimi was heading to the station to resume duty when the gunmen opened fire on him and escaped, immediately leaving him in a pool of his own blood and fighting for his life.

He was still alive when help came and he was rushed to the hospital, sadly he did not make it.

A witness spoke to Vanguard about the incident, saying;

P. Diddy gets out of hospital using walking stick, takes photos with friends

P.Diddy who had knee surgery last week, posed with his 'on again-off again' girlfriend, Cassie, Miguel and French Montana, while wearing a Fur coat, in new photos.

Man says he would rather come back as a tree than be born a Nigerian again

Well, you wouldn't blame him ...

Lagos State needs $30BN to execute 30 capital projects in five years- Governor Ambode

In a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said that the State would require at least $30billion dollars to adequately deliver 30 most impactful infrastructural projects over the next five years. The Governor, who spoke shortly before inaugurating a 12-member Economic Advisory Committee at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said the projected figure represents about $6billion per annum,  whereas the provision for capital projects in the 2017 budget is pegged at N500billion (about $1.6billion).

Fani-Kayode denies agreeing to return N26m to EFCC

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has denied the reports from MITV that he had agreed to return N26m to EFCC. He says that report is false and that the case was adjourned in the Abuja Federal High Court. 

Read Fani's statement:

Supermodel Cindy Crawford stuns on the cover of Vogue magazine

50-year-old supermodel, Cindy Crawford covered Vogue Australia where gave a tell-all interview about fears that her daughter Kaia Gerber, 15, will feel pressure to achieve the same level of success that she had at the height of her career. 

More photos from the photoshoot below:

Yakubu Aiyegbeni on the verge of signing for Coventry City

Yakubu Aiyegbeni is training with Coventry City, with a view to winning a contract with the League One outfit.

The Nigerian striker has previously played for Everton, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough in England and Coventry boss, Russell Slade, is hoping that Aiyegbeni can fire the Sky Blues to safety.

He told the Coventry Observer: “As you know, he’s played in the UK and his scoring records are very good.

Kim Kardashian shares photos of niece Penelope Disick on her Snapchat

Kim Kardashian shared these images of herself and niece, Penelope Disick, goofing off on camera. She loves to play around on social media, why not, that's where they bank the money from.

Ambode's wife charges women groups to speak up against Female Genital Mutilation

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, through the Asst. Director Public Affairs, Folashade Kadiri, on Monday, called on mothers, women groups and high-powered government organizations, to step up advocacy towards total eradication of female genital mutilation. She made the call in Alausa, Ikeja, while interacting with journalists on the occasion of the 2017 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Bolanle who noted that FGM constituted an extreme form of discrimination against women and girls, violating their rights to health, security and physical integrity, wondered why women should continue to suffer such level of dehumanization, just to get social acceptance or avoid social stigma.

She said:

Incredible! This 12-Year-Old Girl Can Assemble A Rifle Faster Than The Police (Photos)

Meet the angel-faced 12-year-old girl with a deadly talent - she can assemble a rifle faster than police. Salisa Yasuwat learned how to handle dozens of weapons - including M16 assault rifles and Smith and Wessons - when she was just nine years old.

The pint-sized pig-tailed youngster can dismantle, clean and reassemble the arms with incredible precision that normally takes decades to master.