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Amaechi inspects Ebute-Metta railway compound, as Osinbajo heads to Lagos for commissioning Amaechi inspects Ebute-Metta railway compound, as Osinbajo heads to Lagos for commissioning

The minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi has gone inspecting the Ebute Metta Railway Compound,where Acting President Osinbajo will flag off construction of Lagos-Ibadan Line on Tuesday, March 7.                                                                            While Buhari is away, Amaechi inspects railway, as                                                                                                            Osinbajo heads  to Lagos for the  commissionin Below are photos from the minister's inspection exer...

Love in the air - Enjoy 10 amazing pre-wedding photos of Nigerian couples Love in the air - Enjoy 10 amazing pre-wedding photos of Nigerian couples

Nigerian couples just would not rest; they keep inspiring us with their creative concepts with the pre-wedding photo-shoots they do these days. You will have to trust our judgment when we say these pictures are good and they would make you fall in love again. Most of these couples have been able to create a clear and perfect picture of love with the way we see them in these picture. Sometimes ago, we showcased some amazing pre-wedding pictures of some Nigerian couples who are planning to walk down the aisle. This is a sequel to that piece and we hope you would find them delightful too. Furthermore, they could also light up the creative spark in you and give you great ideas on how to go about your pre-wedding photo-shoots if you are planning one. Find below some of the stunning pictures we have put together for you: 1. The one inspired by water                        10 amazing pre-wedding pictures of some Nigerian c...

Gov Willie Obiano allegedly floods Anambra state with 'political bread' ahead of election (photo)

Prominent Nigerian politician in Anambra state, Governor Willie Obiano, was reported to be sharing ‘political bread’ to citizens of his state ahead of the 2017, gubernatorial election. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), candidate has been tipped for a second term in office for transforming the state. However, a picture of him could be seen on the bread nylon with the logo of his party. Sharing of food materials in the heat of the election to cajole the electorate is an endemic nature of politicians in Nigeria. Materials like rice, bread, Bean-cake (Akara) as well as money are circulated to bamboozle voters for their benefits.

Manchester United star's cousin shot dead

Reports filtering-in from Argentina have it that Geronimo Rojo, a cousin to Manchester United star Marcos Rojo, has been shot dead after trying to rob an ex-police officer. Breaking: Manchester united star’s cousin shot dead        Manchester United star Marcus Rojo It was alleged that the 17-year-old was killed alongside an accomplice, a 26-year-old named Ivan Rodrigo Barbosa, who also died in the incident. The Sun (UK) reports that the duo were said to have targeted 50-year-old Raul Anibal at about 10pm on Sunday night, March 5, from a getaway motorbike outside a bank cash machine. The tragic incident was said to have occurred in Marcos Rojo’s home town of La Plata, which is just an hour drive from an Argentinian capital Buenos Aires. Witnesses say the retired police officer identified himself to the criminals before firing shots which killed the robbers. Barbosa was said to have died on the spot from bullet wounds while young Rojo later passed-on at t...

Stop meddling in Cross River APC affairs - APC chieftain tells Ameachi Stop meddling in Cross River APC affairs - APC chieftain tells Ameachi

- A member of the presidential committee on constitution and electoral reforms accuses Rotimi Amaechi of imposing leaders on the APC in Cross River state - Utum Eteng calls on Amaechi to concentrate on the politics of Rivers state - The APC chieftain says the serial defeat the APC has suffered at every election in Rivers state should give Amaechi enough challenge to be worried about A member of the presidential committee on constitution and electoral reforms has warned former governor of Rivers state and minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to stay off the affairs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state. Utum Eteng, who is a chieftain of the APC in Cross River, accused the minister of imposing leaders on the APC in Cross River, which he said, had caused divisions and problems in the party. According to Tribune, the APC chieftain in a statement on Monday, March 6, called on Amaechi to concentrate on the politics of Rivers state and stop meddling in t...

How Obasanjo forced us to donate N10m each to his presidential library project - Fayose

Governor Ayodele Fayose has shocked Nigerians with the revelation that former President Olusegun forced him and others to donate N10 million each to his presidential library project -mmm                                      Fayose revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo                                        forced governors to donate N10 million each to his                                                       presidential library project. Fayose asked the former president to refund his own part of the donation for the construction of the library that was commissioned recently as part of the activities to mark Obasanjo’s 80th birthday. He even w...

Nigeria Security Tracker weekly update: February 25 – March 3

The website of the Council of Foreign Relations has helped to keep tabs of politically-related deaths in Nigeria. Nigeria Security Tracker weekly update: February 25 – March 3                                                      Nigeria's police boss, IGP Ibrahim Idris Authored by a former United States of America ambassador to Nigeria; John Campbell, it is aptly called Nigeria Security Tracker. In its latest post, its findings reveal that there were 11 politically related deaths from Saturday, February 25 to Sunday, March 5. Within the period stated, six Nigerians were kidnapped and three bombers accidentally killed themselves. Below   is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents:          Nigeria Security Tracker weekly update: February 25 – March 3 Nigeria Security T...

NNPC failed to account for N5.2 trillion spent on subsidy from 2006 to 2016 - Senate NNPC failed to account for N5.2 trillion spent on subsidy from 2006 to 2016 - Senate

- The Senate has revealed that the NNPC failed to account for N5.2 trillion spent on subsidy for importation of petroleum products from 2006 to 2016 - The upper legislative chamber said it would set up its whistle blower platform to enable it gets information on corrupt practices in the oil sector - The Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream, Kabiru Marafa, the committee had also established the disappearance of 100 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit worth N14 billion The Senate has vowed that it would start a fresh fuel subsidy probe on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and Independent Marketers over alleged irregularities in the subsidy fund. Mr Marafa noted that the NNPC has failed to justify to satisfaction the near N5.2 trillion spent on subsidy for importation of petroleum products from 2006 to 2016. The sum, Mr Marafa said, was in addition to the 445,000 barrels of crude oil for domestic consumption. “This is more than the annual bu...

The same group reportedly turned his wife Aisha to an outsider in favour of Halima, who is the only one out of all Buhari’s immediate family that is allowed unfettered access to Buhari, the report claims. NAIJ.com recalls that just on Thursday, March 2, President Buhari received a call from the King of Morocco Mohammed VI , who called to know about his health. This was revealed by presidential spokesman Femi Adesina in a press statement released on Thursday afternoon.

Former Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Nations, Mr Andrew Young has said Nigeria is a great nation being enslaved by corruption, laziness, selfishness. Mr Young said Nigeria's refusal to realise that she is a nation destined to be great is why the nation is still languishing in it's present state. Young made this statement in Abeokuta, Ogun, at a symposium organised as part of the activities to celebrate ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo's 80th birthday, Punch reports. Young said: “I have seen Nigerians abroad. They are brilliant, intelligent and hardworking and respectable." Young, however, expressed concern that Nigeria was yet to fully realise and appreciate the great destiny it carries. “The slavery of Nigeria is corruption, laziness, selfishness and refusal to realise that she is a nation destined to be great.” Read also: https://naijalatestblog.blogspot.com.ng/2017/01/6-strong-signs-biafra-may-come-to-pass.html?m=1 You...

BREAKING: Fresh attempt being made to bring Pres. Buhari back before Abuja Airport closure

Reports say that some of President Muhammadu Buhari's aides are allegedly trying to get him back to Aso Rock in Abuja before the eight-week closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the Federal Capital Territory if possible. The reports claim that President Buhari could return to the country before the closure of Abuja airports Sahara Reporters quotes a source close to the presidency as saying: "Some of Mr. President's associates are mounting pressure on him to return to Abuja as soon as possible, and especially before the [Abuja] airport is temporarily closed." https://naijalatestblog.blogspot.com.ng/2017/03/nigerian-air-force-graduates-30.html?m=1 According to another source, even if the president returns now, he would have to jet out for another medical holiday in a few months to continue his treatment. "It doesn't make sense for Mr. President to return to Abuja immediately just to serve the political interests of some pe...

Nigerian Air Force graduates 30 instructor pilots to boost chances against insurgents, others (Photos)

The Nigerian Air Force has graduated not fewer than 30 instructor pilots for its Super Mushshak training airplanes. Nigerian Air Force graduates 30 instructor pilots to boost chances against insurgents, others (Photos) Some of the new Super Mushshak instructor pilots join the officers for a group photo The force revealed this in a statement on Friday, March 3 and also released several pictures of the young pilots that are now qualified to use the globally applauded aircraft to train Nigerian jet pilots for their various missions against insurgents and other security threats. Some of the new instructor pilots pose in front of a Super Mushshak airplane The Air Force says the development will on the short term boost the military outfit’s capabilities. This is the first time Nigeria is having Super Mushshak instructor pilots after inducting the aircraft into the Air Force’s fleet and its training programme. Nigerian Air Force graduates 30 instructor pilots ...
This is very important, please read below! Kidneys are an essential part of the body’s purification system. For many reasons, it is imperative to take good care of the kidneys but several people are guilty of letting down this important organ. Here are some of the common ways humans put their kidneys at risk. 1. Holding in urine This might sound odd, but almost everyone does it. The urge often comes during a car ride, in the middle of a phone call, or when there isn’t a bathroom nearby. Holding in urine on a regular basis increases pressure, which can lead to kidney failure and kidney stones. When nature calls, it’s best to listen. 2. Insufficient water intake One of the important functions of the kidneys is to filter blood and get rid of toxins and waste materials that can harm the body. When you don’t drink enough water, those toxins and waste materials start to accumulate, eventually causing severe damage. 3. High salt consumption Regularly eating too much...

Girl reveals how she had affairs with her pastor and his son

An unidentified young lady has revealed how she carried on secret romantic relationships with both her pastor and his son. Even though the act of prostitution has been around for centuries, it is still frowned upon by the society who still sees it as a sin and not worthy of emulation. The worst part might just be a situation where it involves someone who is supposed to be a 'man of God', who is supposed to be the leader of his flock who should be able to use him as a worthy example. An unashamed young lady (runs girl) shared a post revealing how she was romantically involved with her married pastor and his son. According to her, even though the pastor later found out she was involved with his son, the son never got to know.                                                           See screenshot below:         ...

Adekunle Gold photoshops his way to Kim Kardashian, others

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold is back with what we first know him for before singing - photo-shopping. He photoshopped himself into the photos of American model Chrissy Teigen who was breastfeeding her daughter Luna. He didn't stop there...he photoshopped himself with Amber Rose and Kim K. He captioned Kim K's photo 'Got Milf?. LOL

B'Haram has been defeated, never more to rise again - Buratai

- Boko Haram embattled leader Abubakar Shekau has threatened to attack Buhari - But Lt Gen Tukur Buratai says the group has been defeated - The Chief of Army Staff's (COAS) declaration comes on the heels of a threat by Shekau - Buratai says the jihadists will not be able to regroup and wreak havoc again Lt Gen Tukur Buratai insisted on Monday, August 8, that the Nigerian Army had defeated Boko Haram terrorist group.                                  Buratai's operational visit to formations and units in the North East.                                                      The COAS says Boko Haram can never rise again. The COAS stressed that the army has ousted the sect and stopped it from re-grouping anywhere in the country to cause  havoc. Buratai spoke in ...

Buhari is not in the hospital - Presidency

The presidency has reacted to concerns by some Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari is very sick which was why he extended his vacation. President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly of his desire to extend his vacation citing medical reasons. The president had gone on a 10-day vacation in the UK which also included medical check-up and was expected back in the country on Monday, January 6. READ ALSO: Opinion: President Buhari - Dead or Alive? Snel.com Dedicated Server 99,9% Uptime en Direct Online. Stel je eigen server samen. Since his trip to the UK, there has been rumour that the president had passed away although this was refuted by his media aides. However, in a statement by Mr Femi Adesina who is the special adviser to the president on media and publicity on Sunday, January 5, the president said he had to “complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors.” Premium Times reports that Garba Shehu who is the senior specia...

6 strong signs Biafra may come to pass (Pictured)

This day, the 15th of January, is very significant in Nigeria's history, reason being that it was on this day in 1970, that the Biafra war officially was called off. Though the casualties of the war was higher on the Biafran side, the Nigerian civil war still has not killed many Igbo's quest and longing for a Republic. Having said this, the resolve of pro-Biafrans have grown stronger over the years, and below are 6 crucial reasons why they stand a chance to actualize the dream that was born over over 50-years ago. 1. It is legal When a people believe that they have been oppressed for too long, and cannot remain as part of the community in which they thrive, its is their right to request that they be set apart from the parent group.                               6 strong signs Biafra may come to pass (Pictured) There are justified reasons for secession, especially if it has to do with rectifying grave inj...

Photos: This is how President Buhari was welcomed in Bamako

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, January 14, landed in Bamako, the Malian capital, where he is participating in the 27th Africa–France Summit. The Summit for Partnership, Peace and Emergence, convened by French President Francois Hollande, is aimed at strengthening cooperation between France and African countries in the areas of peace and security, economic partnership and development. Below are photos of how the Nigerian president was received in Bamako. President Muhammadu Buhari traveled to Banjul, the capital of The Gambia and Bamako, the Malian capital from January 13. While in Banjul, Buhari and other top members of the ECOWAS, met with President Yahya Jammeh and President-elect Adama Barrow to continue dialogue on the political situation in the West African country. Recognizing the role played by France in the successes so far recorded in the implementation of the regional initiative against terrorism, President Buhari in Mali, will reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment ...

Lady risks being arrested by Governor Ambode, steps out with 2 boys in dog chains (photos)

Lagos-based OAP, Samantha Walsh has taken a page from Pretty Mike's book. The OAP set a dog leash on two of her male colleagues and shared the photos on her Instagram page.                           Lady steps out with 2 boys in dog chains Pretty Mike who is a popular Lagos socialite and owner of a nightclub known as Club Uno was recently arrested for also putting two ladies on a dog leash. Meanwhile, a Nigerian, @adegoroye on Instagram posted a photo of a Nigerian minister in a similar position and wrote "Before @prettymikeclubuno there was Festus Okotie-Eboh, a Nigerian politician and former Minister of Finance during the administration of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa."

UPDATE: Scores of residents killed again as Boko Haram goes on rampage in Adamawa

Sent packing from the Sambisa forest in Borno state, members of the Boko Haram terrorist sect have reportedly gone on rampage in the Madagali area of Adamawa state with multiple explosions. The three explosions reportedly happened at a crowded motor park Daily Trust reports that three bombs exploded in Madagali town in the northern part of Adamawa state, with many currently dead. The attack came just hours after Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church , also known as Winners Chapel, rained curses on the sponsors of insurgency in the country and called on God to break up Nigeria if that was His will. READ ALSO: Kaduna killings: Reno Omokri lambasts Buhari (Video) Your Zodiac Horoscope Insert Your Birthdate & Get Answers about Past-Present and Future. Free The report quoted witnesses as saying the three explosions occurred in the morning of Friday, January 13 at a crowded motor park on the outskirt of the town. Though the casualty figure has not been forma...
- APC South-West leaders reconciliation meeting reportedly ends on an icy note - Sources claim that former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and some close allies walked out after the first round of the two-stage meeting - However, Chief Olusegun Osoba, who spoke to journalists on behalf of the leaders after the meeting said it was a success Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-West, on Thursday, January 12, met in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, for about five hours , where it was resolved that there will be total harmony in the region from now onward. This was disclosed by a two-time former governor of Ogun state, Chief Olusegun Osoba, who spoke to journalists on behalf of the leaders after the meeting. Tinubu and Governor Ambode at the APC South-West leaders meeting According to Osoba, the meeting was held to discuss several issues affecting the political situation in the South-West, The Punch reports. International Dating Site Dating a Beau...