Ex-BPP boss | Not every public servant is a thief

A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Emeka Ezeh, on Monday said it was wrong to brand public servants as thieves, saying people go into government for different reasons.

The former BPP boss said this shortly after he was awarded the Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award for Excellence by the West African Students Parliament, (WASP), in Abuja.

He expressed shock at the level public funds were being looted and called for serious measures to tackle the problem.

Troops arrest several suspected militants after raiding Niger Delta creeks

Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army involved in the field training exercise nicknamed “CROCODILE SMILE” mounted on gunboats and speedboats have been making tremendous progress as they also raided suspected criminal hideouts in the creeks around Ajaosolo, Okogho, Opumani, and Obodo general area.

While conducting the exercise, on Sunday 28th August 2016, the troops intercepted suspected illegal oil bunkerer with one “Cotonou Boat” laden with crude oil, 3 X 40 Horse power Yamaha Speedboats and 5 X 200 Litres of illegally refined diesel oil.

Tunisia’s new unity government takes office

The new Tunisian unity government took office in the birthplace of the Arab Spring Monday, with Prime Minister Youssef Chahed, the country’s youngest-ever leader, facing major economic and security challenges.

At 40, Chahed is Tunisia’s youngest premier since independence from France in 1956, and the seventh in less than six years since the 2011 uprising that ousted strongman Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.

His new cabinet of 26 ministers and 14 ministers of state includes women, “young” and independent ministers, three members of the Islamist Ennahda party and two former members of the powerful UGTT union.

Governor Okorocha says Imo Government owes pensioners N16bn

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Monday said that the total pension burden hanging on Imo Government as at July, 2016, is more than N16 billion.

Okorocha, who made the disclosure during a news conference in Owerri, said his priority now is how to offset the pension burden.

“As we talk, my priority now is to clear the entire pension owe Imo retirees.

Nigerian universities develop anti-plagiarism software

The University of Ilorin in collaboration with six other Nigerian universities have developed an anti-plagiarism software, designed to check academic fraud.

According to the University Bulletin issued on Monday, the other universities are Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin and Covenant University, Ota.

Others are Delta State University Abraka, Benue State University Makurdi, University of Jos and Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife.

Yemen Suicide Attack Claims Dozens of Lives

Not less than 60 people have been killed after a suicide car bomb exploded at a military facility in the southern Yemen city of Aden.

Also hit was a training camp, used by the pro-government popular resistance militia.

Islamic State have claimed responsibility for the attack.

In Colombia | Ceasefire Takes Effect After 52 Years

After 52 long years, a definite ceasefire has finally come into effect in Colombia between the Main Leftist rebel group and the government.

This cease fire ends one of the world’s longest insurgencies.

The ceasefire which started at midnight comes after four years of peace talks in Cuba between the Farc (The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) and the government.

Six Persons Rescued in Abuja Building Collapse, two still trapped

A four storey building under construction has collapsed in the early hours of Monday in the Gwarinpa District of Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory.

Six people have been rescued from the rubble and two others are still trapped.

While rescue effort is ongoing, the Director General of the FCT Emergency Management Agency, Mr Abbas Idriss, believes the two persons trapped are alive.

Plateau State | Special Task Force Beef Up Security Over Rumoured Attack

The special task force, ‘Operation Safe Haven’ in Plateau State has strengthened its security, following intelligence reports on an impending attack as well as rumours of assassination of some politicians.

Addressing pressmen at the task force headquarters in Jos, Commander of the task force, Major General Rogers Nicholas announced some decisions which included, the ban on tricycles within the Jos/ Bukuru metropolis from dusk to dawn and decongestion of the market areas to avoid crowding.

Ekiti State | Governor Fayose reassures Communities Of Basic Amenities

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has reassured the residents of the state of his administration’s commitment to providing basic socio-amenities to all communities in the state.

Mr Fayose gave the assurance in Igbaraodo-Ekiti Community when he paid a visit to the town to have a first-hand look at the resuscitation of pipe-borne water into the community, after several years.

The Governor told reporters that his administration would stop at nothing in making life more comfortable for its citizenry.

Federal Government to Begin E-Procurement in Six Ministries

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to start the pilot phase of electronic procurement (E-Procurement) systems in six ministries.

The government says a total of 48 billion Naira is expected to be saved from the new initiative.

The Acting Director General of the Bureau for Public Procurement, Mr Ahmed Abdu, announced the plan on Monday while speaking at a meeting on procurement in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

PDP BOT recommends Abuja for National Convention, calls for NEC meeting

August 29, 2016

Resolutions of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of its meeting held at Yar’Adua Center on the 29th of August 2016

The meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) just ended at the Musa Ya’Adua Center, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Toolz And Her Husband, Tunde lovely looks At A Wedding

Tunde and Toolz Demuren wowed with this photo as they were present at a wedding over the weekend… We are so loving their traditional attire.

Businessman To Pay Wife N31m For Tricking Her Into Marriage Knowing That He Cannot Perform In Bed

A man who tricked his woman into marriage after knowing that he cannot perform in bed has been ordered by a High Court in Mombasa to pay her Sh10 Million (N31m). 

It was gathered that he man had deceived his wife knowing fully well that his manhood was not functional.

Say What | 4-year-old Blue Ivy rock an $11k Dress To The VMAs! (Photos)

Blue Ivy Carter joined her mom for a show-stopping appearance before the night’s awards show, with both wearing sparkling, ethereal metallic gowns – the toddler’s own said to be worth over $11,000 (over 4.5million Naira if converted today).

Cardinal Okogie Writes Open Letter To Buhari over terrible Economy States

Dear Mr. President,

Last year, when you assumed office, the chant of “Change”, your campaign slogan, ushered you into the Presidential Villa. Today, cries of “hunger” could be heard across the length and breadth of our vast country. Nigerians hunger, not only for food but also for good leadership, for peace, security, and justice. This letter is to appeal to you to do something fast, and, if you are already doing something, to redouble your effort.

May it not be written on the pages of history that Nigerians die of starvation under your watch. As President, you are a chief servant of the nation. I, therefore, urge you to live up to the huge expectation of millions of Nigerians. A stitch in time saves nine.

So Sad! AIT’s Gbenga Aruleba Loses 13 Year Old Daughter, Rereoluwa (Photos)

TV station, AIT’s Staff and presenter of ‘Focus Nigeria‘, Gbenga Aruleba, yesterday, August 28, lost his last daughter, Rereoluwa Aruleba.

The teenager, Rere, as her distraught father fondly calls her passed away from an undisclosed ailment just a few hours after her 13th birthday.

She turned 13 years on Saturday, August 27th.

For Refusing To Join Their Church See the SHOCKING thing two Pastors did to a Woman

Chaos brewed outside the Bethsaida church, Dandora, after two pastors descended on a woman, beat her to a pulp and used their teeth to design her body while at it – her offence? She refused to join their church in Nairobi County of Kenya.

Nairobi News reports that the woman identified as Ms Christine Mueni, claimed that Pastors Timothy Migwi and Maxwell Omari, ganged up with her husband George Makori and ruthlessly attacked her outside Bethsaida Church, in Dandora on August 24.

Riot And Shooting At Kuje Prison, Abuja

Earlier today there was commotion at Kuje Prisons, Abuja, where officials were engaged in shooting tear gas at inmates.

Vanguard gathered that t‎he shooting was a fallout of the last jailbreak in which some top officials were reprimanded.

“You Are An Ingrate, We Will Expose You” – NFF blast Samson Siasia

A top official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has threatened to expose Samson Siasia, if he continues to castigate the football house.

The Nigerian coach who recently won bronze with Nigeria’s U-23 team at the 2016 Olympics, had said he is “done” working for Nigeria and will not take up another appointment because he doesn’t want to die young.

Anambra State | Pastor Rapes 13 Year Old Boy To “Cure Homosexuality”

A Pentecostal pastor with the Jesus Miracle Ministries, Awka, Anambra State (names withheld) is on the run after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy.

A source who pleaded anonymity told our PUNCH that the gay pastor was told by a native doctor that his homosexual ‘sickness’ would be cured if he slept with a male teen.

Narrating his ordeal, the victim (Abuchi) said the incident took place after a vigil service.

Trailer Crushes Mechanic To Death While Working (Disturbing Photos)

According to Eye witnesses, the mechanic was working on a car in his workshop when a trailer’s brakes failed, lost control, rammed into the unfortunate man, crushing him in the process.

The said the incident happened along the 3-3 road in Onitsha, Anambra state.

Say What | Kylie Jenner Banned From Tyga’s Vegas Show because she was underage

Rapper Tyga had a major performance at a club in Las Vegas over the weekend but his girlfriend, 19 year old Kylie Jenner was not there to cheer him up all thanks to her age.

According to reports, Kylie was banned from attending Tyga’s show at the Drai club in Las Vegas because she did not meet the club’s strict 21-and-over age limit.

President Buhari | We’re ready to dialogue with Boko Haram on Chibok girls

President Muhammadu Buhari says his government is ready to dialogue with Boko Haram on the release of the Chibok girls kidnapped by the insurgents since 2014.

In an interview with journalists in Nairobi, Kenya at the weekend, President Buhari said the Nigerian government is ready to dialogue with bonafide leaders of the terror group who know the whereabouts of the girls.

Tyga and Kylie Jenner shares romantic pictures inside a private plane

Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend, Tyga looked cozy as they flew in their private plane to Las Vegas where Tyga was scheduled to perform. They also had Tyga's son. King Cairo with them

WTH! See what an Artist made out of Kevin Hart and wife wedding's photo

Like seriously!!!

Lol! Checkout Chrissy Teigen epic reply to woman who called her a white bitch

Funny!

So Cute! The Game's daughter looking stunning in these Photos

Rapper, The Game shared the photo of his daughter, Cali. Cali's mum is  Tiffney Cambridge whom he has 2 children with. 

He shared the photo above and wrote:

Lupita Nyong'o and Nigerian GQ Style fashion editor Mobolaji Dawodu are Dating

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is in a relationship with a handsome Nigerian, Mobolaji Dawodu, the fashion editor at GQ Style.

In a new issue of US Weekly, a friend of Dawodu, confirmed that the pair has been dating for six months. 

Ondo Guber | APC chieftain cautions leaders

Ahead of November 26 governorship election in Ondo State, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Olu Ologbese, has advised the party leadership to put their home in order for APC to defeat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the poll.

Ologbese, the Life Patron of Nigeria Union of Journalist Ondo/Ekiti chapter said Ondo people had all along proved themselves as people who cannot be bought by any wealthy politician or party and therefore APC should present the best candidate during the election.

China | Government expresses concern over economic challenges

Chinese government has expressed concerned over economic challenges facing Nigeria and other developing countries in the world, but it is hopeful that these will soon be a thing of the past.

Speaking on the G20 Summit in China, tagged: The Light at the End of Tunnel, Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Mr. Chao Xiaoliang, said that, the event is the first ever G20 Summit to be hosted in China.

The challenges we are facing with IDPs – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria will diligently ensure full rehabilitation of victims of Boko Haram and find a lasting solutions to combat threats of terrorism in the country.

Speaking at the opening of the sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), in Nairobi, Kenya, President Buhari reaffirmed that Boko Haram terrorists have been degraded, even as the reintegration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country receives immediate attention.

(Photos) Troops kills 5 militants, recovers heavy guns, ammunition

The 133 Special Forces Battalion of Nigerian Army troops have carried out a precursor operation to Exercise CROCODILE SMILE aimed at getting rid of all forms of criminal activities in the Niger Delta region.

In the course of the operation, five militants that attacked the troops were killed in action, while many others were injured. Twenty-three suspects were arrested.

My brain has always been female – Transgender, Miss Sahhara

Popular Nigerian transgender, born Clifford Oche, popularly known as Miss SaHHara, has said it is not true that she decided to be a woman overnight.

She said she has always been a woman and would have killed herself if she hadn’t moved to the United Kingdom.

There are wayward women everywhere, not only in Nollywood – Actress, Lola Faduri

Popular Yoruba movie actress, Lola Faduri, fondly called Adetoun L’America, has reacted to the perception of many that most actresses are wayward.

The medical doctor cum actress said there are wayward people everywhere, not only in Nollywood.

In a chat with the Nation, Faduri said “Well, I don’t know about that. There’s no industry that does not have wayward people as you mentioned, so it’s not only in our industry. It happens everywhere and in every career but just because we are role models, people tend to think there should be perfection in Nollywood.

Dakuku Peterside says Wike is running a 419 Government

The All Progressive Congress,APC, in Rivers State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party-led administration of lacking the needed prowess to lead the state.

Governorship candidate of the APC in the last general elections in the State, Dakuku Peterside said this when APC faithful gathered at Okehi community, the Headquarters of Etche Local Government Area of the state.

Peterside who is now the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, said Governor Wike is only interested in borrowing money to host what he called irrelevant events while many civil servants are suffering.

Ruggedman | Some parents are responsible for domestic violence in their children’s homes

Nigerian rap artiste, born Michael Stephen Ugochukwu, popularly called Ruggedman, has observed that parents who force their children to get married are doing more harm than good as that could be a major cause of domestic violence in homes.

The single rapper, who said marriage will happen when it will happen, said he is not in a rush to tie the nuptial nuts.

Arsene Wenger confirms two major signings

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed the signing of Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez, subject to the finalisation of paperwork.

The Gunners, having defeated Watford 3-1 in the Premier League on Saturday, will soon be reinforced by the arrival of German defender Mustafi from Valencia and Spanish forward Perez, who will join from Deportivo La Coruna.

Rashford late strike secure 3 points for United | Hull City 0-1 Manchester United

Marcus Rashford announced himself in the Jose Mourinho era at Manchester United with an injury-time winner to sink gallant Hull City 1-0 at the KCOM Stadium.

Rashford did not play a minute in United's opening two Premier League wins this season and was dropped down to England’s Under-21s this week ahead of Sam Allardyce naming the first senior squad of his tenure.

But, with his side looking set for an evening of rain-sodden frustration in the face of a phenomenal Hull resistance, Mourinho turned to the livewire 18-year-old, who converted a Wayne Rooney cross from close quarters moments after David Meyler threatened victory by blazing over for the hosts.

NDLEA arrest three suspects after uncovering cocaine hidden inside shoes

Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) detected parcels of cocaine hidden inside the sole of shoes at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos.

The consignment of shoes where the cocaine was discovered was said to have originated from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The owner of the luggage have been arrested while two other suspected drug traffickers that tested positive and excreted narcotic are also being investigated. A white powdery substance found to be cocaine with a total weight of 3.950kgs were seized from the suspects.

French Embassy finally grant Nigerian scrabble team visas after previous denial

Seems the French embassy has decided to make a u-turn on granting visas to the Nigerian scrabble team ahead of the 2016 MSI World Championships in Lille, France. It was earlier reported by the World Scrabble champion, Wellington Jighere -that the number one Scrabble playing nation on earth was refused visas for the event in Lille, France.

Wellington Jighere shared the good news on his page yesterday;

President Buhari arrives Kenya (PHOTOS)

President Buhari is presently in Kenya for the Tokyo International Conference. He was well received in in Kenya amid pomp and pageantry.

Amber Rose can't remember the number of people she's slept with

Amber Rose can't put numbers around the men she has sleep with ... I am sure most celebrities would be guilty of answering such question.

via People:

The model, talk show host and potential Dancing with the Stars contestant got personal about her number of sexual partners while talking with Ty Dolla $ign on Friday's episode of The Amber Rose Show. 

Ijaw Youth Council confirms Asari Dokubo is not dead

The Ijaw Youth Council has dismissed the rumoured attack by military personnel on Alhaji Asari Dokubo, founder of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF).

There were widespread rumours of Asari being killed in an alleged confrontation with soldiers on Saturday morning.

Zamfara, Enugu killings unacceptable – PFN

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has called the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to speed up investigations into the murder of eight students of the Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Zamfara State, and a Catholic seminarian in Enugu.

It also urged security agencies not spare any detail in unravelling circumstances surrounding their deaths, arrest the perpetrators and ensure that they faced the wrath of the law.

NDLEA orders investigation of pilgrims who were arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) has ordered investigation into the arrest of three Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia in connection with substances suspected to be cocaine. 

Abdallah who expressed disappointment over the unfortunate incident constituted a panel of inquiry headed by the Director of Operations and General Investigation, Mr. Olugbenga Mabo to immediately investigate the incident adding that the Agency will address the situation with every sense of seriousness and urgency. The Agency had also deployed more investigators to all the screening camps nationwide. In a press release yesterday, August 26th, the NDLEA boss said,

CoolFM sacks OAP Daddy Freeze

Reports reaching us says Popular CoolFM AOP, Daddy Freeze has been sacked ...

via OlisaTV

According to the leaked memo sent to blogger SDK, the media personality was sacked for unstated reasons and a disclaimer has been put out to warn people from associating him with the company.

Usain Bolt takes more girls to his hotel room after partying at London club

Usain Bolt isn't going to stop partying with ladies just yet. He has been partying non-stop and giving the ladies a treat. After partying until 5am this morning, his 4th night out this week, Usain, worth about $70m, invited 5 girls back to his hotel room

Kwara State Government uncovers 1,071 illegally recruited workers

The Kwara Government on Saturday said it had discovered 1,071 workers illegally recruited into the state’s civil service within the last few months.

The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Alhaji Musa Yeketi, made this known in llorin while speaking at the launch of a book entitled "My Public Service at the Heart of National Development".

Abuja | Heavy rainfall cuts off Kuchiyakwo community

The continuous rainfall in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that started on Friday to Saturday morning has cut off Kuchiyakwo community from other neighbouring communities in the area.

The heavy rainfall has flooded some houses and washed away the road linking Kuchiyakwo Ecwa Church and its extension in the community.

Some residents of the community who spoke with the NAN on Saturday described the state of the road as devastating and called on Kuje Area Council authorities for immediate action.