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The presidency has released a statement replying former Ministers who worked in Jonathan’s administration. In a statement released this evening, the former ministers had asked the Buhari led govt to be sincere in its fight against corruption and not use it as a tool for political witch hunting. In a statement signed by the Senior […]

Tourists in the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya were treated to a rare spectacle – a pride of lions attacking and killing a large crocodile. The crocodile had gotten too close to the carcass of an elephant the lions had claimed, and they were displeased by the intrusion. The crocodile was taught a swift lesson […]

According to Thisday newspaper, the First Registrars and Investor Service Limited, has said that its new corporate brand identity, will bring about improved customer service delivery. The firm changed its identity from First Registrars Nigeria Limited to First Registrars and Investor Service Limited. It stressed that the move would reposition the company to deliver excellent […]

CBN-backed cash ready for 27 states to pay workers Cash-strapped workers who are being owed salaries are set to smile again, with the disbursement of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) – backed bailout loans for states. Fourteen banks are disbursing N338 billion “to stimulate the economy”. Kwara and Zamfara have received their loans and […]

Former Ministers under the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan have released a statement where they asked the Buhari led government to stop attacking the administration of their former boss and give them some due credit. In a statement signed by former Minister of National planning, Abubakar Suleiman and released yesterday August 30, the former ministers listed the […]

During the time of the former governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, him and most of his colleagues lived a moderate lifestyle life due to the fact that corruption was  minimal. In an interview with Vanguard newspaper he was asked how he felt about Governors and other people in politics who use their positions to amass […]

According to reports, popular Vanguard newspaper columnist and broadcaster, Donu Kogbara, was kidnapped from her home in the Nkpogu area of Port Harcourt early Sunday morning, August 30 by gun men who drove in a CRV SUV. The reason for her kidnap is unknown and no ransom has been demanded for her release by her […]

Nine princes, at the weekend, emerged top contenders from the Giesi Ruling House for the vacant stool of Ooni of Ife, vacated by Oba Okunade Sijuwade, who died recently in a London hospital. The Giesi ruling house last produced an Ooni over a century ago, when Derin Ologbenla ruled the ancient town. Initially, 35 individuals […]

An Igbo girl and three Igbo boys were named as best graduating students at the Dillard University, New Orleans, the U.S.A. The ceremony for 226 graduates was held at the University Auditorium and had the First Lady, Michelle Obama, in attendance. On that evening all eyes were on 20-year-old Merrilyn Akpapuna. The Igbo Speaking, Delta-State-born bright […]

A pair of sisters, one of whom is only 15, are to be raped as punishment for their brother running away with a married woman in rural India. The teenager and her elder sister Meenakshi Kumari, who is 23, will also be paraded through the streets naked with blackened faces, according to an unelected all-male […]

Amid the ripple of outrage sent through the populace by President Muhammadu Buhari’s latest appointments, which have been widely characterised as extremely lopsided, the national chairman of his party, the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyengun, has said APC would henceforth participate more actively in subsequent appointments by the president and apply the principle of […]

Uche Udoh, former vixen turned photographer (left) releases nipple birthday pictures after celebrity stylist Jane Michael (right) released her birthday pictures in April. Source: LIB. Images: Emmanuel Oyeleke (Jane Michael’s pic). Bernard Okulaja (Uche Udoh’s pic)

Veteran Nollywood star actress and filmmaker, Stephanie Okereke-Linus, has spoken on why she waited three years before getting pregnant. Speaking to Genevieve Magazine, the actress said God determines the best for a couple to have a baby. “Waiting this long to have a baby is a personal choice, and God ultimately decides. You have to be ready […]

There was a time, not too long ago, when acting was seen as a profession for never-do-wells in the society, but notion has since been discarded. Actors now include intellectuals, professors, doctorate degree holders and others who find the passion to get on stage or screen too hard to resist.  Naij.com presents a list of actors […]

The Kokomaster, D’Banj has revealed why he is still single and without a child at 35-years old. The energetic singer, businessman and ONE ambassador in Africa, has disclosed that his career as a musician and his brand as an entertainer has been responsible for his single status at the age of 35. ‘I had always thought […]

To be or not to be? Is another sensational Nollywood divorce on the way? That’s the question on every one’s lips. Following the drama on social media earlier in the week between actress, Toyin Aimakhu and her hubby, Niyi, which climaxed with Niyi publicly apologising on social media after Toyin deleted all his pictures and […]

Former President Goodluck Jona­than, the Petro­leum Minister, in his government Diezani Allison-Madueke and his former Chief Security Officer Gordon Obuah, are allegedly involved in a $6.9 million scandal, said to have been used to purchase three 40- feet mobile stages for use during mass public speaking events. This was revealed through investigations carried out by […]

A group under the auspices of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF), has commended Lagos State governor, Akinwumi Ambode for nominating a northerner into his cabinet as commissioner. Mohammed Kabiru, who is a leader of the Hausa/Fulani community in the state, it was gathered, has been favoured by the state governor to be commissioner. AYF President, Gambo […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah. The meeting, which took place inside the President’s office, Abuja, lasted less than 30minutes. Kukah, who is a member of the National Peace Committee for the 2015 General Elections has been in the eye of the storm […]

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to extend his probe of corrupt public office holders to the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. SSANU President, Mr. Samson Ugwoke, asked the president not to spare anybody involved in the looting of the country’s resources. While declaring the association’s support […]