2000 Nigerians Deported From Cameroon After President Buhari's Visit

Two thousand Nigerians living in Cameroon without permits have been thrown out of the country. The Nigerians were arrested on Thursday in Kousseri, northern Cameroon and loaded into many trucks, then driven across the border into Nigeria.

The raid against Nigerians was carried out the same day President Muhammadu Buhari and Cameroon’s Paul Biya, pledged to work together to crush the six-year Boko Haram insurgency which has killed thousands, and spread to neighbouring countries.

A local administrator in Kousseri said the raid was part of measures aimed at improving security and controlling movements along the border region.

Photos: President Buhari Embarks On A 1 Day Trip To Republic Of Benin

President Buhari was pictured this morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport leaving Nigeria for a one day visit to the Republic of Benin. See more photos below.

Police Uncover New Baby Factory In Delta State With 8 Pregnant Girls

The Delta Police Command said on Saturday that it had discovery a “baby-production” factory in Asaba, arrested the operator, and rescued eight pregnant girls. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Celestina Kalu, said in a statement in Asaba that the baby-making factory was discovered after detectives, acting on a tip-off, swooped on the premises.

Badeh Laments Activities of Fifth Columnists in the Military

(A full text of Valedictory Speech of Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh CFR at his Pulling-Out Ceremony from Nigerian Armed Forces on July 30, 2015)


1. It is with deep sense of gratitude to the Almighty God that I make this valedictory speech today, on the occasion of my pulling out from the Nigerian Armed Forces. When I commenced my career in the Nigerian Air Force as a cadet in the Nigerian Defence Academy about 38 years ago, little did I know that destiny will take me not only to the pinnacle of my Service as the 18th Chief of Air Staff, but also to the position of the 15th Chief of Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Looking back at how God lifted me from my very humble beginnings, through the various ranks and

Army Engineers Clear Notorious Camps

... More Terrorists Killed, Civilians Rescued

As part of efforts to rid Nigeria of Boko Haram terrorists, troops of 21 Brigade and elements of Nigerian Army Engineers  yesterday cleared a notorious terrorists camp at  Chuogori and Shantumari, Borno State.

MEET NIGERIA'S LATEST SINGING SENSATION SB

Party lovers and society crawlers  are definitely very conversant with Seun Bankole popularly recognised by fans and friends as SB Live. 
Somehow, he has become a fixed face at 'Owambes' far and near, nationally and internationally.
If you have not met him at a party you would have heard of Thursday Troy Reloaded  where he serenades his many fans into the night every week.

Pastor Adeboye To Open RCCG 12 Million Capacity Arena in August

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God

The much talked about Redeemed Church’s three kilometre-by-three kilometre Arena, still under construction, located on Simawa Road, some distance from the outgoing one and half kilometre by one kilometre arena, will be in use for its 63rd annual convention slated to hold between 3 and 9 August. The Redeemed Christian Church of God confirmed the auditorium is expected to host 12 million persons.

Gov Ahmed Predicts Resolution within Two Months

The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has given an assurance that the issue of salary arrears of workers in certain tertiary institutions and government agencies in the state will be resolved within the next two months. 

Speaking during a meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in the state at the Government House Ilorin on Tuesday, Governor Ahmed expressed optimism that the state and federal government efforts to end the hardship caused by salary arrears in the country will start bearing fruit by next month.

MEET PASTOR GBOLAHAN BRIGHT,NIGERIAN MATHS TEACHER WITH AN MBE

READ HOW SELFLESS SERVICE EARNED NIGERIAN MATHS TEACHER AN MBE

Who is Pastor Gbolahan Bright?

Gbolahan Bright is a pastor of the Redeemed Christian church, Masters Sanctuary in Barking & Dagenham College. I am married to beautiful and dutiful Sade, a local counsellor in the Barking & Dagenham borough and we are blessed with three lovely children.

Teaching is my profession, I have been a teacher for 36 years, an experience though challenging and very demanding is also rewarding and fulfilling at the same time.

The President Is On Honeymoon – READ What Tinubu Said About Buhari’s Administration

The national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to give President Muhammadu Buhari time to implement the party’s “change” programme.

According to Tinubu, who was in the presidential villa, Abuja on Tuesday, July 28, for a private meeting with Buhari, the president was still on honeymoon, Vanguard reports.

Amazing! 3 Months Old Baby Says I LOVE YOU To Dad

A 3 month old baby has stunned his parents after he uttered the words "I love you"

Ted Moskalenko, from New Jersey, filmed his three-month-old son Ben saying exactly that - and posted the video onto his YouTube channel, where it's had over 200,000 views.

In the video, the dotting father makes baby sounds to Ben,hoping of getting a vocal response.Ted then tells his young son that he loves him and Ben goes momentarily silent, while moving his hands around in front of him.
The toddler then utters his reply and  says to his father: 'I love you.

Watch below

Have You Heard? Too Much Kissing Leads To Head And Neck Cancer

Do you love kissing ?Kissing has overtaken smoking and drinking as the leading risk factor for developing head and neck cancers.

The  French kiss can pass on human papilloma virus (HPV). Head of Maxillofacial and Head and neck Surgery at the Royal Darwin Hospital, Dr Mahiban Thomas, said the virus was responsible for 70% of head and neck cancer cases.

Femi Gbajabiamila Emerges As House Majority Leader

Femi Gbajabiamila has been announced as the House of Representatives majority leader. Speaker
Yakubu Dogara announced his appointment at the resumed sitting of the house earlier today.

Buba Jibrin (Northcentral) was announced as Deputy Majority Leader, while Alhassan Doguwa (Northwest) was announced as Chief Whip and Pally Iriase (Southsouth) is Deputy Whip.

Read Obama's Advise To African Presidents Determined To Rule Forever

Speaking to African leaders at the African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia today July 28th, President Obama asked African leaders to leave office whenever their tenure comes to an end. His speech below

29 Lives Lost In Boko Haram Explosion In Borno

No fewer than 29 people lost their lives after Boko Haram members attacked Dille community and other surrounding villages of Askira Uba Local Government Area in Borno state yesterday July 27th.

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Jubrin Satumari confirmed the recent attack and said his plea for more troops to be drafted to his constituency has over time fallen on deaf ears.

Godswill Akpabio Emerges As Senate Minority Leader

Ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio has been announced as the Minority leader.of the Senate His nomination is against the rules of the senate that exempts first time senators from becoming Senate Minority leaders. He was nominated by the South South Senators in the Senate. Senator Emmanuel Bwacha was named Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda becomes Minority Whip and Senator Bioudun Olujimi is Deputy Minority Whip.

IKORODU LAND CONFLICT,AGENT CALLS AMBODE'S ATTENTION TO RULE OF LAW

Alhaji Kamorudeen Lamina, the alleged landgrabber in Ikorodu area of Lagos state, has denied the allegations against him by the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

Governor Ambode had in an order last  Wednesday, July 22, ordered the Task Force under the regional urban planning and physical planning in conjunction with Ministry of Agriculture of the state, to recover 250 acres of land from Lamina.

Long List Of Road/Vehicle Offence And Penalties In Nigeria

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Governor Fayose Grants N119m Car Loan For Ekiti State Workers

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has approved the disbursement of a sum of N119m as car loans to 623 workers in the state public service. The state Commissioner for Finance, Chief Toyin Ojo, disclosed this in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, at the weekend. Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) got N82,120,000 while Parastatals and Agencies got N36.80 million. 

35 Bill Cosby Accusers Cover New York Magazine(Photos)

In an effort to remind the world of just how many women have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault, the New York magazine has placed 35 of  those women, on the cover of its latest edition.
In the issue  titled “Cosby: The Women, An Unwelcome Sisterhood,”  the women are seated, with the alleged date of the assault written beneath them.

More below

SAD! Bobbi Kristina Dies At 22

What a sad ending! Six months after she was found unresponsive in a bathtub, Bobbi Kristina Brown,the only daughter of late Whitney Houston has died.
According to a statement by the family

"Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away Sunday, July, 26 2015, surrounded by her family,". "She is finally at peace in the arms of God. We want to again thank everyone for their tremendous amount of love and support during these last few months."

Her boyfriend and adopted brother, Nick Gordon is being investigated by the D.A and now she has passed on,it is now a a murder investigation.  Whitney died from a drug overdose in 2012 while sitting in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.Bobbi would be buried next to her mum.

 May she Rest in Peace...

Dr Sid And Simi Oshomo Celebrate 1st Year Wedding Anniversary

Its already a year since the surulere crooner, Dr Sid and Simi Oshomo had their traditional marriage. The duo are already blessed with a beautiful baby girl couple of months ago. Congrats to the couple

Obasanjo Describes Wole Soyinka As ASuccessful Guinea Fowl Hunter

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Nobel Laurete, Wole Soyinka have not stopped hitting on each other at every available opportunity. Speaking to Channels TV's 'Book Club' yesterday, where Obasanjo was interviewed about his controversial book 'My Watch' where he also trashed Soyinka, Obasanjo said what he wrote about the literary icon in his book was purely his view about Soyinka.

Buhari, a product of God and the US - by Garba Shehu

Article written by President Buhari's Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. Read below..

Shortly after the August 1983 military coup that brought a 40-year-old Muhammadu Buhari to power, he received a phone call from top personnel in the United States Army. General Smith was the Commandant of the U.S. War College from which General Buhari graduated in 1980. The school's 1979 set had graduated its first Nigerian, General Wushishi, who was the Chief of Defence in the just ousted Shehu government.

Tinubu Masterminded The EFCC Petition Against Toyin Saraki - Senator Waku

According to a report by Punch, Senator Joseph Waku, a former Vice-Chairman and member, Board of Trustees of the Arewa Consultative Forum, says the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, allegedly masterminded the EFCC petition against the wife of the Senate President, who has since  to be invited by the anti-graft commission for questioning.

Waku, a leader of the APC, in a statement sent to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, described a situation where Tinubu would be allegedly using his personal relationship with the EFCC Chairman “to embarrass and torment fellow party members” as unfortunate.

Bomb Blast Strikes Market In Damaturu, Kills 14

A minimum of 14 people were killed this morning July 26th after a bomb went off in a market in Damaturu, Yobe state. Over 50 people were seriously injured in the blast. A female suicide bomber blew herself up just at the entrance of the crowded Sunday market around 9.30 this morning. The wounded have been taken to the hospital. Security operatives are currently at the scene.

Reuben Abati Shares Experience As Spokesman For Goodluck Jonathan

As spokesman to President Goodluck Jonathan, my phones rang endlessly and became more than personal navigators within the social space. They defined my entire life; dusk to dawn, all year-round. The phones buzzed non-stop, my email was permanently active; my twitter account received tons of messages per second.  The worst moments were those days when there was a Boko Haram attack virtually every Sunday.

 

Dead Woman Withdraws Over N500,000 From Her Bank Account

This is the second time i'm coming across this strange news of dead people withdrawing money from their bank account after their burial. Are they beginning to spend money in heaven or what?
Mrs Cordelia Iweg­buna Idowu Okocha, died of breast cancer, at the age of 50 on August 7, 2004, and was buried in Septem­ber 2004. Four years after her death, she ‘visited’ her bank and withdrew more than N527,500 from her savings account in a first generation bank (name withheld).