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Saturday, 20 August 2016

PHOTOS: "World's Highest And Longest" Glass-bottomed Bridge Opens To Visitors In China


Glass-bottomed Bridge Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, China 

It connects two mountain cliffs in what are known as the Avatar mountains (the film was shot here) in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. Completed in December, the 430m-long bridge cost $3.4m (£2.6m) to build and stands 300m above ground.

See more photos after the cut

Statistics On The Cost Of Living In Nigeria


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If you are living in Nigeria or planning to visit Nigeria, especially Lagos, this information is for you. Food, housing and transportation costs, on the average will give you the idea of what to spend on a daily basis. The fall in crude price at the international market, the insurgency in the Niger Delta that has crippled oil production, the dwindling economy are helping the situation either, as the people's purchasing power keeps dwindling due to unpaid salaries and job loses at its highest in 10 years.

Enjoy!

Saraki to Dream Team VI: Don't Give Up, Nigerians Are Behind You



Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday, urged the nation's Dream Team VI in the men's football event at the ongoing Rio Olympics Games not to give up as a result of their setback in the match against Germany.

NIGERIA: Why the Desperation to Rope in Dr. Goodluck Jonathan? - Reno Omokri


Former President Goodluck Jonathan

The coordinated attack on the integrity and credibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan is unfortunate. That the same hastily cooked up lies were reported simultaneously and almost word for word by The Nation, saharareporters.com, premiumtimesng.com and other known client media of the powers that be is evidence of the fact that someone powerful is out to get the former President.

NIGERIA: "I Am Not In A Position To Guarantee 'Conclusive' Elections In 2019" - INEC Chairman


Professor Mahmood Yakubu

The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday said he was not in a position to guarantee conclusive polls in 2019 because he would not be pressured to step outside the lines of the Constitution, the Electoral Act and the Guidelines to impress anyone.

PHOTOS: Senator Bukola Saraki Puts Smiles On Rashidi Yekini's Mother's Face; Her house and business transformed (SEE PHOTOS)


Alhaja Sikirat Yekini

Few months ago, an online news platform carried the report on the living condition of the mother of late Rashidi Yekini, former Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Alhaja Sikirat Yekini. The news went viral and many people pledged to support the woman, one of them was the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. 

Friday, 19 August 2016

William Franklyn-Miller: The World Most Handsome Boy From Melbourne


Meet William Franklyn-Miller, 12-year-old boy from Melbourne, Australia: he goes to school, plays rugby and hangs out with his friends. He is also an actor and adjudge the most handsome boy in the world.

Wednesday, 17 August 2016

N350m PDP Campaign Fund: EFCC detains Imo State Ex-Governor Achike Udenwa


Achike Udenwa, Former Imo state Governor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today re - arrested the former governor of Imo State Achike Udenwa in connection with alleged campaign scandal at the last presidential election.

Tuesday, 16 August 2016

NIGERIA: Ongoing Fly-over Construction At Abule Egba, Road Rehabilitation Work At Alapere Lagos - SEE PHOTOS

Lagos state government commences the construction of fly-over at Abule Egba and another road rehabilitation at Alapare, Ketu Lagos. Appeals to Motorists and residents to bear with the government on the inconveniences that may cause

Meet Marimar Quiroa, California Base Vlogger Born With Facial Tumour, Taking YouTube By Storm With Her Beauty Tutorials


Marimar Quiroa, Vlogger

Marimar Quiroa, a 21 year old Vlogger was born in California with a facial tumour called cystic hygroma. She now broadcast her beuty tutorial to hundreds of thousands followers on YouTube. She has to use sign language in her videos to be able to communicate.

Nigeria: 'My Toughest Duty In The Army Was Trekking From Enugu To Umuhaia During The Civil War' - IBB

 General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, former Nigerian Military Ruler

General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtrd), says his toughest duty in the army was trekking from Enugu to Umuahia where he sustained injury during the Nigeria civil war.

Gay or No Gay: Charley Boy Replies Ignorant Critics; "“Do not judge, or you too will be judged"


Charley Boy and Denrele Edun 

The area father, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charley Boy has written a long explanatory piece to educate the ignorant critics who labelled him "gay and evil" for kissing a fellow man, entertainer Denrele Edun, a picture that went viral recently. Read his response here;

Guantanamo Closure: U.S Moves 15 Prisoners To Dubai; See their names

 Detainees inside the Guantanamo detention camp

According to Al-Jazeera report, the Pentagon has approved the transfer of 15 Gitmo prisoners to the United Arab Emirate is its effort closing down the United States Military Backed Detention camp established after the 9/11 World Trade Centre terror attacks. 

Nigeria: Flooding Cut Off Ayetoro Community, Leaves Many Homeless



The predicted flooding by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency NMA is already happening in Ayetoro area of Ogun State as residents of the community have been cut off from the rest of the community, as the bridge leading to their homes have been cut down by the rain.

Monday, 1 August 2016

Students Unionism: Platform For Good Leadership - Michael Ifemosu



Students Union are found in all higher institutions in Nigeria and are generally very effective until recently when the strength of Student Unionism becomes weaker.

Sunday, 31 July 2016

Miss Campus Southwest Nigeria 2016: 'Maiden Edition To Commence In September' - NANS, Zone D



BEING THE TEXT OF THE WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY PRINCE (COMR.) TAIWO GBADEBO THE PAGEANT DIRECTOR OF MAIDEN EDITION OF MISS CAMPUS SOUTHWEST NIGERIA 2016. HELD TODAY 26TH OF JULY, AT LACAMPAIGNE TROPICANA BEACH RESORT IBEJU LEKKI LAGOS STATE.

Friday, 22 July 2016

SOS: Save FUNAAB From Avoidable Crisis - Concerned Students Cries Out


Prof Akegbejo-Samson Dean student affairs FUNAAB

SAVE THE LEGISLATIVE ARM OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA STUDENTS’ UNION (FUNAABSU) FROM EXTINCTION

“He that stands for nothing dies for nothing”

A Call To Challenge Nigerian Youth - Ifemosu Michael



My dear Nigerian Youth,

It was Albert Einstein that said “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it”.

Friday, 8 July 2016

THE STATE OF OGUN UNDER GOVERNOR IBIKUNLE AMOSUN - Westo Adekunle Adejumo


Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State

No doubt lies the fact that, virtually all the sectors under this current dispensation of Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state have experienced setback. Without taking too much time, one will agree with me that;

Monday, 27 June 2016

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

Monday, 20 June 2016

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."

Friday, 17 June 2016

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. 

Friday, 10 June 2016

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.

Thursday, 9 June 2016

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. 

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

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.

Monday, 30 May 2016

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. 

Monday, 16 May 2016

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."

Friday, 13 May 2016

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.

Thursday, 12 May 2016

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.

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

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.

Monday, 9 May 2016

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.

Sunday, 8 May 2016

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 

Friday, 6 May 2016

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:

Tuesday, 3 May 2016

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. 

Sunday, 1 May 2016

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

Saturday, 30 April 2016

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.