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Anastasia Knyazeva from Russia, has already amassed a legion of fans online, who have been wowed by her doll-like features and striking blue eyes. At just six-years-old, the youngster is already a successful child model, having starred in a number of national campaigns including one for the Russian brand Chobi Kids. Anastasia's Instagram account, which is run by her mother, Anna, has half a million followers, and each picture attracts hundreds of comments on the little girl's striking appearance.   She regularly posts photographs of the six-year-old's photoshoots, as well as snaps of her backstage.  Each photograph receives hundreds of comments about the youngster's striking features.  One commented 'OMG .. I think she is the most beautiful girl on the earth !!', while another wrote: 'What a beautifull eyes [sic].' Another follower posted 'She really looks like a doll', while one added: 'What a cutie she is.'  ...

  The Public Relations officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Jimoh Moshood, was a guest on Channels TV this morning where he reacted to the social media campaign for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS. According to Jimoh, mischievious politicians whose illicit plans to disrupt the elections have been thwarted by SARS are behind the campaign to scrap SARS. He said the originator of the end SARS campaign, Jega Awosanya Segun, is being investigated. According to Jimoh, Segun has links to some unnamed politicians. “Somebody who had an ulterior motive put up #EndSARS, Nigerians should be mindful because the social media is very porous. We traced the hashtag and traced it to mischievous politicians that are trying to create problem in the system that SARS is a stumbling block for them to achieve objective in the election and we are investigating this. The owner of the hashtag is being investigated. We know freedom of expression...

The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the arrest of five suspects who specialize in luring and raping teenagers in Mubi town in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Baba confirmed the arrest of the suspects on Monday in Yola saying that the suspects were apprehended following a tip-off that led to the arrest of one of them whose confession and that of their four victims ranging between the ages of 12 and 10 were used to fish out the rest. Baba said medical reports confirmed that the minors had been violated. “We are taking the suspects to court and they will be charged with rape, criminal force and assault on minors,” Baba said.  While noting that the victims were girl hawkers, Baba cautioned parents on sending their little children to hawk instead of school.  “Parents need to be vigilant o n the movement of their wards if we must tackle this problem,” Baba said. ...

South-South Coordinator of the Oando Shareholders Solidarity Group (OSSG), Mr Clement Ebitimi, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, for meddling in the forensic audit of Oando Plc. Some newspapers reported on Monday that Adeosun unearthed a previous petition against Mounir Gwarzo and suspended him as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] because he demanded to be served in writing with her order to stop SEC's forensic audit of Oando Plc. But in a press release issued in Port Harcourt on Monday, Ebitimi said Adeosun has "lost the moral authority" to remain in President Buhari's cabinet considering "her repugnant role in shielding the embattled management of Oando Plc from forensic audit in the face of the monumental abuse in the company". Ebitimi, who led a group of shareholders to protest at Oando's Annual General Meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in Septem...

A Nigerian woman who goes by the Twitter name Ashawo has said dating Nigerian men is a form of self-harm. She was led to make this statement as a result of the horrible way her ex treated her, which she narrated on Twitter. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announces a successful bombardment of two Boko Haram bases in Borno state - The NAF said its men had discovered the bases while they were on surveillance of the area - The security agency said its Alpha Jet fighter aircraft attacked the target with bombs and neutralised many of the terrorists Days after attacking a major base of the Boko Haram sect in Bogumeri area of Borno state, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released footage of the successful operation. A statement signed by Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, the director of the organisations public relation and information, said the success was in furtherance of Operation Lafiya Dole. READ ALSO: Only God can stop Atiku from Read more: https://www.naija.ng...

Just as many political analysts had predicted, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his return to the opposition People’s Democratic Party. Atiku made the announcement on Sunday in a Facebook live video broadcast, which he said was targeted at young Nigerians. He stated that he returned to the PDP because the issues that made him leave had been resolved. According to him, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed Nigerians. Earlier in the day, the North East PDP leaders visited Atiku , and he said during the visit that he was glad to see the party returning to its roots. ‘Leaders from the North East PDP visited me and amongst other things, they reminded me of our shared history. I’m glad to see the party returning to its ro Flash Player upgrade required You must download and install the latest version of the Adobe Flash Player to view this

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has branded the return of former vice-president Atiku Abubakar to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), “a welcome development”, adding that it represented a positive sign for Nigeria’s democracy. Also, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce welcomed the return of the former vice-president. In a related development and potential new twist, Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Makarfi, hinted that he might contest the party’s presidential ticket against the just-returned Atiku Abubakar. Ekweremadu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu, Sunday said, “The dumping of the APC by Alhaji Atiku is a welcome development for the PDP, but more importantly for Nigeria’s democracy. “Nigeria is in dire need of a rescue mission to rekindle hope in our democracy, restore it on the path of prosperity and halt the worsening divisiveness that threatens our corporate existence. “I, therefore, enjoin all forme...

A young lady has shown to the world that physical disability is no barrier to true love. In the photos making the round on social media, the happy bride is seen carrying her disabled husband during a photo session, though we can't confirm the authenticity of the phot os...

Ekiti All Progressives Congress Youth Congress (EAYC) has frowned at President Muhammadu Buhari’s reported appointment of one Olasoji Akodu from the state as the coordinator of his social media team. A report in the social media space had claimed that Akodu had been given the job of the coordinator of the Buhari Media Centre. But the youths in a press release issued in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday, described Buhari’s choice as a stranger in the APC in Ekiti State and wondered how those in charge of Buhari Media Centre would do such a thing without contacting the publicity secretary of the party in the state. In the statement signed jointly by Mr. Tope Ogunkuade and Comrade Tunji Adeleye, EAYC convener and secretary respectively, they said the development was “an affront on youths in the party to be neglected for someone like Akodu, who is a federal civil servant and his wife a civil servant in Ekiti State.”

                                 Sai Sri -  Video of girl begging her father to pay for her treatment goes viral - The medics had told her she was not going to survive for long - The father allegedly refused to pay for his daughter’s treatment - Girl’s mom claims her ex-husband also ‘misbehaved’ with their daughter - And now, the girl has reportedly lost her battle with cancer A 13-year-old girl who begged her father to to pay for her cancer treatment has passed away. Sai Sri from Andhra Pradesh reportedly died on 14th May after excruciating battle with cancer. She stayed with her mom in Vijayawada after the parents separated. The mother couldn’t afford her daughter’s treatment, which is why the girl was begging her father, who stayed in Bengaluru, to come to her rescue. “Daddy. You say that you don't have money. At least we have this house. Please sell this house and pay for my...

                                      Tasha Oliver (right) and her daughter Cierra Patterson - A mom has graduated from college with her daughter on the same day - She survived breast cancer twice - They both studied healthcare management It is a happy occasion for a 44-year-old mom to graduate from college on the same day as her daughter. However, it was an even happier occasion when the mom, Tasha Oliver of Georgia, US, made the achievement recently after surviving breast cancer twice. Tasha and her daughter Cierra Patterson both graduated with diplomas in healthcare management from Clayton State University. Her first cancer diagnosis was in 2006 and her second came in 2009, one year after she enrolled for her studies in 2008. In an interview, Tasha's daughter Cierra said: "I think the second time, that was a shocker. You don’t think something like that would happen again a...

The world has changed and moving at a very fast pace to catch up with the future cars drive themselves and plane flight without human pilots. The big question among automakers is whether they will be the ones to provide new technologies — and profit from them — or will major tech companies like Google and Apple take a slice of the industry. For now, the two sides are balancing cooperation against competition as they gauge what the future holds. General Motors CEO Mary Barra succinctly expressed a common view, asserting that “we will see more change in the industry in the next five to 10 years than we have in the last 50.” Another technology that is fast making the new is this transparent car of ZF company equipped with different security systems is presented on the second press day of the Frankfurt Auto Show IAA Frankfurt, Germany

- There is uneasy calm in Abia state ahead of today’s judgement by the Supreme Court on the state's governorship tussle - The case was filed by Uche Ogah who is accusing Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of allegedly submitting false tax information to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) - Supporters of both Ogah and the governor are in Abuja for the judgement All eyes are on Nigeria's apex court today, May 12, as the Supreme Court delivers the final judgement on the Abia state governorship tussle. Already, supporters of the two contending parties, who are members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have relocated to Abuja, Daily Trust reports. Recall that on Monday, June 27, 2016, a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state for allegedly submitting false information to the PDP ahead of the party’s governorship primary election in December 2014. Supreme Court decides Abia governorship tussle today, May 12 Governor Ikpeazu...

- Twins have received a whopping 40 college acceptance letters - The colleges are spread across 15 different states - These two lucky teens have also received scholarships of over N288 million Twins take to social media to celebrate with the world after they received a staggering 40 college acceptance letters from 15 different states combined. Akhya and Akhea Mitchell went to Troup County Comprehensive High School in LaGrange, Georgia, and reportedly earned a 4.5 GPA and 3.9 GPA respectively. According to their viral Facebook post, the acceptances have also come with scholarships of over N288 million (about US$900,000). It was probably not easy choosing which university to go to, as most of the 40 colleges that want to see them in their campuses are said to be highly placed in the global league table. However, the twins have decided to go to Howard University.

Buhari should resign now and save himself the shame of being humiliated - UPP chairman -Chief Chekwas Okorie has said that it is best President Muhammadu Buhari resigns now, and save himself embarrassment come 2019 - The national chairman of the United Progressives Party (UPP), made the statement in reaction to a recent comment by President Buhari's aide, Femi Adesina - Femi Adesina said Buhari will win if he presents himself for another election - Okorie says the mood of the nation shows that Buhari has been rejected The national chairman of the United Progressives Party (UPP0, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has countered comments by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, that President Muhammadu Buhari will win if he presents himself for another election. Buhari should resign now and save himself the shame of being humiliated - UPP chairman In a chat with Vanguard, Okorie said that Adesina did not read the mood of the nation well because Nigerians are disappointed and despond...

The Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption says Nigeria’s current administration is fighting corruption from all fronts in order to enhance the citizens lives. The Executive Secretary of the Committee, Prof. Bolaji Owosanoye, made the remarks in New York at a workshop on “Illicit Financial Flows and Assets Recovery’ on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop was jointly organised by the Permanent Missions of Nigeria and Norway to the UN. He said:“Nigeria has taken a number of radical steps to affirm the commitment to fight illicit financial flows, diminish corruption and the responsible use of recovered assets. “Some of the measures include the establishment of a very high-level Presidential Committee on Asset Recovery to address first, the Financial Action Task Force Recommendation 31 on Cooperation. “This committee brings all the Heads of those agencies who have to deal with these issues, together. “The government created an assets ...

- PDP women's forum paid a courtesy to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan at his office in Abuja - The leader of the women, Senator Biodun Olujimi, said Jonathan is their leading light and the leader of the party - Jonathan would be part of Thursday’s major stakeholders’ meeting where efforts would be paid to resolve the party's crisis The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) women’s forum has commended former president Goodluck Jonathan for the role he has been playing in trying to settle the crisis rocking the party. The women paid a courtesy visit to Jonathan in his Abuja office on Monday, April 3. PDP women hail Jonathan’s roles in resolving crises                                                              The PDP women said that they were completely in support of                  ...

Bamidele Oleyelogun, the newly-elected Speaker of the Ondo state House of Assembly, has decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). New Ondo Speaker, Principal Officers decamp to APC According to Vanguard, Oleyelogun representing Ifedore Constituency, was voted as the new speaker of the Assembly after he polled nine out of 13 votes against Olamide George, representing Akure-North, who got four votes. Oleyelogun, accompanied by some principal officers of the House, made the announcement at a news conference on Monday, April 3, in Akure. He added that he would be decamping officially with some other members on Tuesday, April 4, on the floor of the house. “We are here today to signify our intention to join the ruling party, APC. The other ceremony will be done tomorrow (Tuesday). “At the national level, they have factionalised our party. The same scenario is also at the state level. This declaration is for our followers and those ...

Following Omoni Oboli's recent legal drama of her new movie, 'Okafor's Law', Filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba has taken to her Twitter page to sound a loud warning to script writers sending her 'unsolicited scripts'. 'Pls stop sending me unsolicited scripts or film ideas. I delete as soon as I see title. It exposes us both,' the Wedding Party director tweeted.' Minutes later, she wrote on her IG page: 'I thoroughly understand the drive and hunger to break out, but you really shouldn’t send out finished scripts or film ideas without some written legal protection anyway'. This comes days after Lagos State Court ordered the seizure of Omono Oboli’s Okafor Law’s following the copyright infringement/trademark violation case filed by writer Jude Idada.

A Nigerian doctor, who has been involved in a four- year ordeal after being accused of mistreating patients at a surgery has spoken of the effect the case has had on his family. Dr Abiodun Bale has been told by the Court of Appeal he was free to return to work after a top judge overturned his suspension on Monday, March 28th. Dr. Bale, who at the time lived in Moston, Manchester, was accused of behaving inappropriately after a female patient identified as Maria Hindle claimed he had grabbed her arm during a consultation and raised his voice to her at Hyndburn Medical Practice in Oswaldtwistle in 2013. The 45-year-old was training to be a GP at the Hyndburn Medical Practice in Acrington, when the allegations were first made in 2013. He was found guilty of assaulting the patient at Burnley Crown Court in 2014, but was later cleared of any wrongdoing following an appeal. However, he was suspended from practice for nine months by a Medical Practitioners' Tribunal ...

Davido's elder brother Adewale Adeleke popularly known as Chairman HKN the Director of Pacific Energy recently welcomed Babatunde Fashola the Minister of power, work, & housing alongside Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun to his family owned power plant in Ogun state. Minister Fashola talked to media about the improvements being made in the energy sector and had high praise for Pacific Energy company owned by Adewale and Davido's dad.

- Drama ensued at a catholic church in Molo sub-county, Nakuru on Sunday, March 26 - Presiding priest at the church rejected an expensive seat (gift) after a governor sat on it - A businessman had presented the chair to the church as a gift on Thanksgiving day A catholic church in Molo, Nakuru county rejected a donated seat after a governor sat on it during a thanksgiving service on Sunday, March 26. Governor Kinuthia Mbugua sat on the chair before it was consecrated causing the priest Father Anthony Kinuthia to reject it. Governor Mbugua apologised for the incident saying he didn't know he would be asked to sit on the gift. Despite the fact that the seat might have been sat on at the store, the priest refused to accept it as a church gift.

Former first daughter, Malia Obama, is tall, slim, beautiful and has all it takes to walk fashion runways so it's no wonder that modelling agencies are courting her, however, it's been revealed that the teenager has refused every modelling gig that has come her way. “Malia has the body that would be great for the runways, she’s been offered several opportunities but she’s turned them all down,” an insider said. Straight Shuter’s Rob Shuter has revealed that Malia turned down the modelling opportunities because of her love for TV. He said that she would rather be behind the camera, working on movie sets than on the runway. Malia's love for TV is one that has always been made public. Malia is currently in New York interning for the American film producer, Harvey Weinstein. This will not be the first time she will intern with a TV production company. In the summer of 2015, she interned on the set of HBO's 'Girls' filming in Brooklyn while she was still in ...

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele • MPC retains key policy rates, naira posts largest daily gain Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja and Obinna Chima in Lagos The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, is upbeat about the convergence of the foreign exchange (FX) rates on the official and parallel markets, stating that the gains made by the naira against the greenback in the last five weeks were not a fluke. Emefiele’s statement came just as global ratings agency, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), affirmed its ‘B/B’ long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings on Nigeria. S&P also stated that the country’s outlook remained stable. Briefing journalists at the end of the two-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the CBN, where the key policy rates were retained, Emefiele said he was happy that the central bank’s intervention was yielding positive results. “I am happy, indeed very gratified, that the interventions have been positive, we have seen t...