MOST OUTSTANDING AFRICAN PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR IS 'UCHE AHUBELEM' - ECOWAS YOUTH PARLIAMENT RATIFIES

UCHE AHUBELEM

ECOWAS YOUTH PARLIAMENT RATIFIES MR UCHE AHUBELEM FOR AN AWARD; 

Ecowas Youth Parliament has resolved to honour the under listed personality for Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award and PLATINUM AWARD FOR CREDENCE, as MOST OUTSTANDING AFRICAN PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

Photos: Lagos State Government Begins Construction Of Two Flyovers Simultaneously

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode who shared the images on his Facebook today wrote:

"In an effort to address traffic congestion in major parts of the State, in December 2015, we approved the construction of flyovers for two of the State's high-density traffic zones- Ajah round about and Abule Egba junction."

Photos: Awujale Visits Buhari In London

Oba Sikiru Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland with President Buhari in London

President Buhari has been receiving high profile Nigerians in his residence in London, where is recuperating from his 10 day medical holiday. One of the recent visitor is the paramount ruler of Ijebuland, His Highness Oba Sikiru Adetona. 

Photos: Ooni Ogunwusi Arrived America With His Wife.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his beautiful wife, Olori Wuraola, arrived the New York, United States in Royal Style yesterday.

Virgin Atlantic Boss, Richard Branson Caught His Staff Sleeping On The Job During His Sydney Visit

Richard Branson was pictured crouching next to him with a big grin

The man is still dressed in his suit and waistcoat, with his namebadge pinned on one side, but has loosened his purple tie. 

23 international trips made by President Muhammadu Buhari in his first year in office

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived London, United Kingdom to Participate at the London Anti-corruption Summit on 10th May, 2016.

As we join the rest of the country to celebrate the President Muhammadu Buhari's first year in office, Insider Telegraph has taken a survey of all the foreign trips the President has made in a spate of one year. From his first America trip in July 2015, to his last trip to London early May for the Anti-Corruption summit, the President has made a total of 23 foreign trips in the last 365 days.

NIGERIA: The worst government in the history of Nigeria - By Femi Aribisala

President Muhammadu Buhari


It is amusing, if not very disturbing, to see the number of people the Buhari administration has brought out of the woodwork to sing its praises on this its one-year anniversary. Having arrested key spokespersons of the opposition, intimidated the press into silence, threatened the judiciary, and even arrested its non-politician critics, such as Olu Adegboruwa, on trumped up charges, the government has become confident that it has a free pass to feed Nigerians with lies about its woeful performance in office.

NIGERIA: #2019PresidentialRace: Shettima For President 2019; Okorocha for Vice President; see their posters spotted in Abuja today

Kashim Shettima is the Governor of Borno state, Northeast Nigeria state and Rochas Okorocha is that of the Imo state, Southeast Nigeria. The duo's 2019 Presidential awareness posters flooded the Federal Capital Abuja earlier on Monday, raising the question of their interest in the number one and two job in the country. 

Photo: See The New Tata Buses To Replace Danfo In Lagos

The New Buses that will replace the Danfo buses in Lagos.

Nigeria: See Photos of Subsidy removal Protests Across Nigeria

Abuja NLC protest

Photo: Crude Oil Discovered In Lagos; Governor Ambode Tweet The First Image

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode tweeted this image few minutes ago and wrote;

"This indigenous discovery of crude oil in Lagos has shown that with determination anything is possible in Nigeria."

Nigeria: Governor Amosun's Private Shopping Complex In Abeokuta Collapsed Under Construction; See Photos

Itoku Shopping Complex in Abeokuta allegedly owned by the state governor, Ibikunle Amosun collapsed today with many feared dead and other workers trapped inside. Four workers were earlier rescued by the bystanders before the arrival of the police who started shooting into the air in other to disperse the crowd.

NIGERIA: Ondo and Edo gets dates for Guber Election - INEC

Edo Gov. Adams Oshiomole and Ondo Gov. Olusegun Mimiko 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has released the time table and schedule of activities for the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo, scheduled for Saturday, 10th September and Saturday, 26th November 2016, respectively.

Commonwealth Anti Corruption Conference London: Buhari delivers keynote address; says, Britain should return stolen assets...wants no apology for PM Cameron's gaffes

President Mohamodu Buhari

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI
PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE COMMONWEALTH EVENT

PHOTOS: President Buhari Arrives London For The Anti-Corruption Summit

President Buhari descending from the Nigerian 'Air Force One' on his arrival for the anti-corruption summit in London

President Muhammadu Buhari arrives London, United Kingdom to Participate at the London Anti-corruption Summit on 10th May, 2016.

In Pictures: President Buhari's Private Visit To His Home State Before Departing For London

The President Arrived Katsina May 6

ENTERTAINMENT: Is 50 And Game Back Together?

As published by talkmuzik.com;

"We all thought this just wouldn’t happen ever but I guess never say never.

PHOTOS: Governor Ambode Promotes 'Made In Lagos Products' At The First Lagos Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Exclusive Fair

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Exclusive Fair, Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Ikeja

BREAKING NEWS: Lekan Shonde, The Wanted Wife Killer Arrested In Lagos

Lekan Shonde (middle)

The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad have arrested the wanted Egbeda wife killer, Mr. Lekan Shonde this afternoon. 

NIGERIA: Fani Kayode Honours EFCC Invitation; Says, "I'm Not A Thief"

Chief Femi Fani Kayode arriving the EFCC office this morning

Honouring the invitation of the anti graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chief Femi Fani Kayode and his lawyer are now at the Commission's office to answer their summon. 

NIGERIA: 'Catch Me If You Can' - Man Who Beats Wife To Death Speaks Out, Dare The Police

Wanted: Lekan Shonde

Lekan Shonde, the man alleged to have killed his wife, locked his two kids in the house and absconded in Egbeda Area of Lagos has finally speak out.

Senator DINO MELAYE Again!!!: Remembering his humble background

Senator Melaye (with tray on his head) and musician Zaki Adzay

Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West in the Nigerian Senate shared this photo on his Facebook page and wrote:

Exclusive: Daily Mail UK Damaging Expose On Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari

The presence of Nigeria’s president at David Cameron’s anti-corruption summit this week may surprise many in his nation – which receives vast amounts of UK aid

£250million given by Britain to the Nigerian president with five homes who sends his daughter to a £26,000-a-year English school 

Happening Now!!! EFCC surrounds Femi Fani-Kayode's house

EFCC invitation letter

Former PDP Presidential campaign media director, Chief Femi Fani Kayode shared the image above on his Facebook and wrote:

PHOTOS: Nigerians In London Protests Against Fulani Herdsmen Killings; Calls For International Help

Nigerians living in the UK protested earlier today in London against the terrorist group called "Fulani Herdsmen" who have been killing innocent Nigerians that resists their cows from grazing their farms. 

Article: 'May Day, Tiwa Savage, Her Husband And Nigeria' - A Masterpiece From The Stable Of Reuben Abati [A MUST READ]

“Ol’boy, man don see something oh.”

“Wetin you see?”

“My eyes don see something. My ears don hear, and my mouth sef, I for talk something join.”

PHOTOS: Kensington Palace Releases New Images Of Princess Charlotte Who turns One On Monday

The Duchess of Cambridge took the photographs of her daughter at their Norfolk home

New photographs of Princess Charlotte, taken by her mother the Duchess of Cambridge, have been released to mark her first birthday.

Osinbajo replies Oby Ezekwesili: "We don't need your elitist summary of the economy" - Presidency

Buhari and Oby Ezeks 

The Presidency has responded angrily to the criticism of its economic policies by Bring Back Our Girls group founder, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili describing it as inaccurate.

NIGERIA: 81 Campaign Promises Made By President Buhari And APC Before The Election

Infographic: Orasopee Communication

Below are the President Muhammadu Buhari's campaign promises as posted by Ike Chidolue:

1. Public declaration of assets and liabilities

NIGERIA: Buhari is operating an “opaque, archaic” economic policies – Ezekwesili

Oby Ezekwesili

President Muhammadu Buhari’s current economic policies are similar to those he promulgated during the military regime he led in the 1980s, a former Minister of Education and social critic, Oby Ezekwesili, has said.

See Photos of Fulani Herdsmen Arrested By The Nigerian Army This April

Army Intercepts 92 Armed Herdsmen At Check-Points

On April 19, 2016, 36 herdsmen were arrested by troops at the Keffi checkpoint at about 4:30 pm Sunday in a Diana Truck and a Toyota Camry Saloon car, the spokesman of the brigade, Captain Bashir Jajira, told newsmen.

#StopTheTrade: Kenya Destroys Multimillion Dollar Worth of Ivory To Discourage Poaching; 'Our National Heritage is not for sale', President declared

President Uhuru Kenyatta lighting the flame

These were Elephant trunks seized from poachers or illegal elephant hunters who makes big fortunes from selling the ivories collected from the killed Elephants. The government is leading the campaign against poaching in the Safari or East Africa.

PHOTOS: PHCN Staff Electrocuted In Kaduna While Working On High Tension Poles.

A staff of the PHCN was electrocuted yesterday in Kaduna while working on high tension poles.

Personality Of The Month: Vincent Enyeama

Vincent Enyeama: Former Nigerian Number One Goalie and currently the 4th best goalkeeper in the world

Photos: Passengers At Port Harcourt International Airport Waiting To Claim Their Luggages

Passengers of Arik Air at the PortHarcourt International Airport wandering about to claim their luggages this afternoon

Charles Novia blasts Tiwa Savage: "The Revelation Video Will Mess Up Your Career"

After the social media reacted to the Tiwa Savage and her husband Tee Billz on their social media brawl, the film maker Charles Novia took to the same social media to share his displeasure on Tiwa's 'Revelation video' where she spoke on what she's been enduring in the marriage.

Photos: 10 Killed In Kenya Building Collapse

A six-story residential building in a low income area of the Kenyan capital collapsed Friday under heavy rain and flooding, trapping an unknown number of people in the rubble, Kenyan officials said.

Oba Of Benin: We’ve lost A People's Monarch, says Saraki

Late Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo

Press Statement

PHOTOS: Construction of 'Calabar Monorail', Cross River State, Nigeria

Beautiful images of the new Mono Rail in Cross River State

PHOTOS: Inconclusive Budget, Buhari Meets Saraki, Dogara And The National Assembly Leadership In The Villa

President Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki

NIGERIA: PHOTOS of #OccupyNASS vs #SaveOurAssembly in Abuja today!

#OccupyNASS vs #SaveOurAssembly

Those behind #OccupyNASS wants the Senate President Bukola Saraki to resign over his corruption trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal and also wants the Senate to return the SUVs they ordered at exorbitant cost of N36m each while the showroom cost was N17million. The #SaveOurAssembly are Saraki's supporters who believe all the Senate President is going through is just political persecution from the powerful elements in the ruling party.

NIGERIA: Governor Fayose receives odies of 'Ekiti Seven' at Ado Ekiti Today

NAN reports that the accident occurred on Sunday at Doka, along Abuja –Kaduna road. “Twelve medical doctors and a driver were in an 18-seater bus travelling to Sokoto for Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)’s annual conference and had a tyre bust due to over speeding. 

France: Jacobus van Nierop 'Dentist of horror' on the run found and jailed!

Jacobus van Nierop took "pleasure at causing pain"

A Dutchman dubbed the "dentist of horror" has been sentenced to eight years in France for mutilating the mouths of some 120 patients.

Interview: "Nigeria and the Box of Goodies From China" - Femi Adesina

Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari was on Channels Television recently with Seun Okinbaloye , where he answered questions on the China trip of his principal.

PHOTOS: Lagos State Government Begins the rehabilitation of roads in LASU Campus

'Men At Work'

The students and workers of Lagos State University Campus can finally heave a sigh of relief as the state government finally embarked on complete overhaul of the road networks within the campus

"New Jersey: "These Are My Legacies" - Goodluck Jonathan

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan yesterday spoke on some of the legacies of his administration during a meeting of Friends of Africa Coalition on “Strengthening Democracy and Elections” at the mayor’s office in Newark, New Jersey, United States.

NIGERIA: How State Governors squandered FG bailout funds

By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor

MOST of the 23 states that got bailout cash from the federal government for the settlement of arrears of workers’ salaries and emoluments, diverted the funds for other purposes, thereby defeating the purpose of the government’s effort to provide succour for the workers.

NIGERIA: Embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki Opens Up On His Corruption Trial; Says He's Being Persecuted For Not Supporting The Muslim-Muslim Ticket By APC

Senate President Bukola Saraki

My dear brother Dele, let me thank you most sincerely for your article last weekend, “My Candid Letter to Saraki.” I take everything you said in that article to heart and I must commend you for your candidness indeed and the sincerity of your intentions.

Global Slavery Index: 'Goodluck Jonathan Foundation' Partners 'Walkfree International Foundation'

Walkfree International Founder, Mr. Andrew Forrest and the former Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan floated his foundation early this year and seems to be finally sailing on course. The former President wrote on his Facebook page earlier on Thursday of his working relationship with the anti modern slavery body, Walkfree International. 

NIGERIA: The National Grazing Reserve Bill: The greatest evil of all - Femi Fani Kayode

Femi Fani Kayode, Former Nigeria Aviation Minister

On April 18th 2016 Mr. Okonkwo Afamefuna wrote the following on his Facebook wall.

"I decided to read a copy of the National Grazing Reserve Bill and I was surprised at what I saw. The Bill creates a council to be chaired by a Chairman to be appointed by the president. The council shall have the power to take your land anywhere the land is located in the country and then pay you compensation.