METRO NEWS NG: 2017-03-12

Saturday, 18 March 2017

Photos of Davido’s Alleged 3rd Babymama Surfaces (Read with caution!)

Davido with Imade, Right: Davido’s alleged daughter with Ayotomide

The photos of Ayotomide Labinjo, the lady alleged to be Davido’s third babymama has surfaced amid controversy that the singer has a 3-year-old daughter with her.

President Trump spent another pre-golf Saturday morning sending tweets from his country club to set the record straight about his epic Friday failures.

An American Olympic track star, Marshevet Hooker, may now be working as an exotic dancer.

Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Abdulrahman Dambazau, on Friday said 400 Nigerians were saving jail terms for various offences in South Africa.

It was all praying and celebration when Nigerian-born Dr Woyin Karowei Dorgu, appointed early in the year by the Queen of England, was consecrated as the new Bishop of Woolwich.

Another lady Stephanie Ogbonna has openly accused Pastor Suleiman of infidelity.

According to her, this is how it went down...

Hackers claim to have nekkid pics of DOZENS of celebrities and plan on releasing the images – as a new “FAPPENING.”

Image for illustration purpose

A 39-year-old petty trader, Yemisi Akinwunmi, on Friday pleaded with an Agege Customary Court in Lagos to end her 20-year-old “loveless” marriage to free herself from daily corporal punishment meted out to her by her husband.

Headquarters’ relocation: Why ExxonMobil, Chevron may shun FG’s order

•Govt to bear 50% of $200m relocation cost
•‘Relocation order more political’

ExxonMobli, Chevron and other International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria took the relocation of headquarter order given to them by then Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, with a pinch of salt, Saturday Telegraph investigation has revealed.

Day One: Fashola Inspects Roads (PICTURES)

Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,SAN inspects highway projects in Bauchi, Gombe States on Day One of tour the North East zon.

A view of the ongoing rehabilitation work on the Bauchi and Alkaleri section of the Bauchi- Gombe Federal Highway, Bauchi State.INSET:Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,SAN(right) and Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Engr. Nuhu Gidado(left) during the Hon. Minister's courtesy call while on an inspection tour of the ongoing construction work on Bauchi-Gombe Federal Highway,Bauchi State on the first day of his inspection tour of Highway Projects in the North East Zone of the country on Thursday 16, March 2017.

Kuje Prison on Fire!

A building located inside the popular Kuje Prison in the Federal Capital, Abuja, is currently on fire as fire extinguishers are not working.

According to a new report posted on Twitter by SaharaReporters, the clinic building inside the popular Kuje prison located at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, is reportedly on fire and fire extinguishers are not functioning.

Loyalists of Lucozade energy drink can now win recharge cards worth N200 million in its 2017 promo being sponsored by Suntory Beverages and Foods Nigeria Limited.

A member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, (CRHA), Dr Mrs Itam Virginia Abang has failed in her bid to get the Federal High Court, Calabar to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), from investigating her for alleged corrupt practices and abuse of office.

Justice Festus Ntong of Akwa-Ibom State High Court sitting in Ikot Ekpene has declined an application to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) or any other Federal anti-corruption agency from investigating allegations of corruption involving the finances of the Government of Akwa Ibom State.

Days after the Senate rejected his nomination, Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been invited by two leading anti-corruption organizations, the Transparency International and Global Witness to speak at an international conference on money laundering and assets recovery on March 21, 2017 in London. Magu is expected to deliver a paper on the topic, “Give Us Our Money Back – Nigeria’s Fight Against Corruption: A Critical Conversation”.

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to partner with the Federal Government and other relevant stakeholders in the development of the solid mineral subsector.

Abuja High Court has knocked off an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Michael Adariku who was billed to testify against the former National Security Adviser Colonel Sambo Dasuki Rtd in the charges brought against him by the Federal government.

Lagos State Government has again demonstrated its commitment to capacity building and empowerment of its citizens at the grassroots with the training of 540 fishermen on safe use, maintenance, practices and repairs of 4-Stroke Out Board (OBE).

Omnicom Media Group’s Agency OMD was awarded the most Creative, Innovative and Effective Agency Network of the Year for the 11^th consecutive time by the Gunn Report for Media.

A 30-year-man, Selim Jimoh, was on Friday sentenced to six months imprisonment by an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court for stealing 10 measures of rice.

A Nigerian Blogger/Writer by name Abdulhakeem Bauchin Bauchi residing in Bauchi State has been found dead after he went missing for days.

It seems Nigerians' confidence in the present government is getting eroded day in day out. The popular micro blog, Twitter, is getting heated by the recent memo opinion of Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-rufai, to President Muhammadu Buhari.

The National Coordinator of the O’dua Peoples’ Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams has called on politicians across the country and particularly in the South-West region who have the plans to use member of the group to unleash violence on the people to steer clear of the group because its members were not thugs.

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, in a rare memo to Muhammadu Buhari, has told the Nigerian President how bad the nation was faring under his watch, how the president’s policies, actions and in-actions have contributed to the nation’s woes, and what could be done to steer Nigeria back to greatness.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arraigned Christian Oyovweyho, alias Femi Adesina, before Justice Z. B. Abubakar of the Federal High Court Kano on a two-count charge of obtaining by false pretence.

In 2016, Jackie Fox’s family won a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, a well known company that uses talc in its skincare products. A jury in Missouri decided that Fox’s family should be awarded compensation for not making the link between talc use and ovarian cancer clearer to the general public.

A 32-year-old woman named Nikisha Lewis died – during a butt augmentation procedure in Miami.

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of yesterday swooped on travelers along the busy Benin-Auchi-Okene Highway and kidnapped 15 persons and killed immediate past chairman of Etsako East local government area in Edo State.

Journalist and blogger, Kemi Olunloyo, says she has been charged with cybercrime for her post about Pastor David Ibiyeomie.

Community Leaders, Lawmaker, Others Back Ambode on Cleaner Lagos Initiative

A cross section of market leaders, community leaders and a federal lawmaker on Thursday lauded the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI) of the Lagos State Government, describing it as a revolutionary move which would go a long way in ensuring proper waste management in accordance with international best practice in the State.

Award-wining Nollywood actress, writer and producer, Grace Edwin-Okon is out with another thought-provoking flick, ‘Whose Meal Ticket’, starring industry’s best such as Akin Lewis, Ngozi Nwosu, Uti Nwachukwu, Shaffi Bello, Lisa Omorodion, Tana Adelana, Femi Durojaiye and Iyke Nnabuife among others, and having Kehinde Omoru as Executive Producer.

By Joseph Okoye
(Culled From The Nation)

According to national newspaper publications, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and National Communications Commission (NCC) have met and agreed to halt the threatened takeover by 13 local banks of Etisalat which took a $1.2 billion facility from the banks in 2013 and has subsequently defaulted on repayment of the loans.

"We've All gat Issues"

Come & unburden this Friday, 17th March 2017 at "The ExChange". Ibis Hotel, 23 Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos.

All kind of issues. No limit. Come share your mind, empty your soul, hear the perspective of other minds and also of the Father.

Connect with people. Renew your strength. Be healed emotional and bodily… #theExChange

Pastor Fails To Resurrect After Telling People To Bury Him Alive

Five members of the same family were charged with the murder of Prophet Shamiso Kanyama who had been called to their home in the village of Mazonde, Zimbabwe to help them cleanse their house of evil spirits.

Ultimate Communications the mother company that is behind the annual Best Of Nollywood, BON Awards, has announced that it will be publishing a directory for the Nigerian Entertainment Industry.

19-Year-Old Model Smashed By A Train After Getting Stuck On Tracks During Photo Shoot

A pregnant aspiring model was killed by a freight train after she became stuck between two railroad tracks while posing for a photo shoot.

South African Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has commended British American Tobacco for heeding government’s call and implementing best practices to save water.

In furtherance of his resolve to hit the ground running, the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN,will on Friday 17th, March,2017 inaugurate the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chief of Staff (COS).

Going Going Go....Etisalat may exit Nigeria over debt default

Etisalat may exit Nigeria over debt default.

Abu Dhabi telecoms group Etisalat may sell its stake in Etisalat Nigeria, which has defaulted on a $1.2 billion loan, but wants the company’s debt restructured before it does so, it was gathered yesterday.

Food lovers from across the world can once again look forward to an unparalleled culinary experience as the 2nd edition of the GTBank Food & Drink Fair is set to hold during the Worker’s Day holiday on Sunday the 30th of April and Monday the 1st of May, 2017.

The Oodua People’s Congress, OPC has called for caution in the handling of the recent feud between the Ife indigenes and their Hausa dwellers, by security operatives.

Origin Of Fuji Music Controversy: K1 States Position

Fuji music has been riddled in controversy over the years and the issue doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. In a with King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, K1 D Ultimate, he explained his stand on the issue amongst other things. Below is his response.

The truth is I am never dragging issue with anybody jare publisher, what I never agree with is the notion that "FUJI MUSIC" derived its name from fuji island or mountain as someone in the gathering was saying that day. (Obviously referring to a previous discussion)

There was a mild drama prior to the debate on the motion for the presentation of report of the Public Account Committee on the Activities and Performance of the Office of Auditor-General as the seconder of the motion by the rule of the House, shall be the Minority Leader.

On the heels of the N701 billion guarantee for the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc, a fresh boost in liquidity in the nation’s Power Sector is in the offing as the Federal Government has indicated its readiness to commence payment of all verified bills owed Electricity Distribution Companies in the country for electricity supplied to its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) based on the on-going audit of the bills submitted by the DisCos.

Four female suicide bombers at about midnight/early morning (1.15 am) detonated explosive devices at Usmanti along Muna Garage axis, Maiduguri Borno State

For 16 years Cobhams Asuquo has worked behind the scenes helping artistes achieve their album dream, but on Sunday, March 12th Cobhams stepped into the spotlight and launched his highly-anticipated debut album at an exclusive high-profile command performance.

Lagos State Government has said that it will join the rest of the world to celebrate the annual Water Day by drawing more attention to water-related issues, its benefits when put to good use and adverse effect if mismanaged.

Walt Disney Studios has refused to cut a brief, gay-themed scene from “Beauty and the Beast” as demanded by government censors in Malaysia, meaning the film will not open there Thursday as scheduled.

The Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Colonel Hameed Ali (rtd), on Wednesday made good his notification that he would not be able to honour the invitation of the Senate to appear before it by failing to show up at the Upper Chamber.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has agreed to suspend the implementation of its new policy on vehicle verification.

It was reported that the decision was to douse the growing tension over the new policy.

Bauchi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the ‘Sa’adu Zungur’ model primary and secondary school in the state.

ACCESS BANK ADVERT

Saturday, 18 March 2017

Friday, 17 March 2017

Thursday, 16 March 2017

Wednesday, 15 March 2017