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Friday 25 December 2015
Tuesday 22 December 2015
Woman Rejects Boyfriend’s Public Proposal Because Ring was Too Small
Classic case of proposal gone wrong. A Chinese woman rejected her boyfriend’s elaborate proposal because the diamond was too small.
Monday 21 December 2015
Nigerians To Pay For Only The Power They Consume As NERC Releases New Electriity Tariff
Nigerians will henceforth pay for only the power they consume as the new electricity tariff released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has removed fixed electricity charges that has constantly caused discrepancies in the billing system of meters in most Nigerian homes.
Saturday 19 December 2015
Six Nigerian Banks Reportedly Set to Merge in January 2016
According to a report by Citizen, Six commercial banks are likely to seek mergers and acquisitions in the New Year.
The publication reports that the development arises, “no thanks to the shock created in their assets and balance sheet sizes in the face of declining oil prices. Crude oil prices have fallen to as low as $37.11 per barrel from over $110 per barrel a year ago. This has adversely affected banks’ oil assets. Besides, the level of non-performing loans in the sector has risen.”
According to the report, Managing Director, Sterling Bank Plc, Yemi Adeola, who disclosed the news yesterday, reportedly stating that he envisaged possible shrinking in the number of local banks in the New Year.
Friday 18 December 2015
Kate Henshaw Appointed Special Adviser By Cross River State Governor
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has been appointed by the Cross River State Governor, Benedict Ayade as the Special Adviser, Liaison, Lagos.
Kate Henshaw showed her passion for politics a while ago by contesting for Cross River state House of Assembly.
According to reports, he also approved the appointment of Senator Florence Ita Giwa as the Chairman of the Cross River Ports Authority.
Wednesday 16 December 2015
New Video: TWO Ft Brace - Ire
Ire, produced by Bayo Joseph for BJay Productions, is yet another inspirational song by T.W.O, featuring versatile and upcoming act, Brace, together with whom they make a passionate plea for a blessed lifetime.
The video directed by Clarence Peters, showcases and celebrates the lives of T.W.O as a couple over the years, and includes cameo appearances from celebrity friends of the couple, celebrating and toasting to their good health and long lasting career.
New Video: Falz feat. Reminisce – Clap
Clap is taken from 'Stories That Touch' - the new album by Falz TheBahdGuy. Check on it!
Tuesday 15 December 2015
Photo: OMG Moments!
Good lord, and this is supposed to be better than the regular pure water being sold in Nigeria right. SMH!
Nollywood Actor/Comedian Dede One Day Has Died
Popular Aba based comedian and actor, Dede One Day has died. The actor slumped while anchoring an event in Obehi in Abia state. He was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. He was in his 40s. May his soul rest in peace, Amen!
Monday 14 December 2015
Unemployment Rate Will Be Lower After The 2016 Budget Is Passed - Buhari
President Mohammadu Buhari at a dinner he organised in honour of the visiting Alumni Association of the Indian Defence Services Staff College,DSSC, Wellingon, led by the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Ghanashyam, yesterday, said that the problem of youth unemployment in the country will reduce after the 2016 national budget is passed.
Lamenting that 60 per cent of the country’s youth population was unemployed, the President said:
“We will sit down to see how we can rehabilitate industries. We will do this in order to clear the problem of unemployment. This is extremely dangerous for our country. We are meeting after the budget to see how to revive industry and secure the economy.”The President also said that the insecurity in the North-East, abduction for ransom in the South and the sabotage of the oil industry in the Delta region are all connected to poverty and unemployment.
“We are meeting after the budget to see how to revive industry and secure the economy,” he further assured.
Culled from Vanguard
Saturday 12 December 2015
Man Allegedly Poisons Wife And Records Her ‘Slow’ Death On Camera
29-year-old businessman, Oluchi Ajimowu, who was allegedly involved in the death of his wife, Priscilla Ajimowu, a 23-year-old mother of two, has been apprehended by the State Department for Criminal Investigation, SCID, Yaba, Lagos State.
Thursday 10 December 2015
Nigerian Drug Dealer Jailed In London For Possession Of Cocaine And Heroin
A Nigerian drug dealer has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after police found 79 wraps of class A drugs hidden under a bath in Chelmsford, Essex.
Lekan Awosika, 25, of Central Park Road, East Ham, was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on November 27, 2015 after he was found guilty of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin.
Awosika was arrested on March 25 this year by officers from Operation Saturn, a team formed in 2014 to tackle gang related violence and drug crime.
He was taken into custody after officers noticed the bath panel at a property on Victoria Crescent, had been tampered with and discovered 34 wraps of crack cocaine and 45 of heroin hidden in a plastic bag behind it. Awosika was also found to be carrying two mobile phones and more than £300 in cash.
Lekan Awosika, 25, of Central Park Road, East Ham, was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on November 27, 2015 after he was found guilty of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin.
Awosika was arrested on March 25 this year by officers from Operation Saturn, a team formed in 2014 to tackle gang related violence and drug crime.
He was taken into custody after officers noticed the bath panel at a property on Victoria Crescent, had been tampered with and discovered 34 wraps of crack cocaine and 45 of heroin hidden in a plastic bag behind it. Awosika was also found to be carrying two mobile phones and more than £300 in cash.
Wednesday 9 December 2015
Proud dad Mark Zuckerberg shares beautiful pic of his daughter, Max
He captioned it "Full of love with little Max" #Prouddaddy
Monday 7 December 2015
Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria 2015 Arrives China For The Miss World 2015 Pageant
MBGN 2015, Unoaku Anyadike has officially joined the Miss World 2015train as she arrived in China last week.
On her arrival, Unoaku told the Miss World organization “To be honest, I do feel bad about joining late. I feel like I have missed a lot of things but you know what, I am still confident and I know I can make it to the top. The girls here are really nice and they’ve all welcomed me with open arms so I feel loved and very excited to be a part of the competition.”
You can help Unoaku by voting for her via this website. She is already in the Top 20 web-votes. All you have to do is click the vote button & enter the code displayed then submit your vote. You are allowed 1 vote per day.
You can also vote for her via the Miss World App.
Saturday 5 December 2015
Former Adamawa Fnance Commissioner Jailed 10 Years For Corruption
A former commissioner for finance in Adamawa State, John Babani Elias, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for diverting state funds. The conviction followed a corruption case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, against the one-time commissioner of local government and chieftaincy Affair.
Friday 4 December 2015
Thursday 3 December 2015
2 Year Jail Term or N2 Million Fine proposed for “Abusive Statements on Social Media” inc. Twitter, Instagram & WhatsApp
There goes your freedom of speech people. In December 2013, the Nigerian Senate reached an advanced stage of approval for a bill which proposed the following. Section 13 subsection 3 of the bill stated that: “Anyone who intentionally propagates false information that could threaten the security of the country or that is capable of inciting the general public against the government through electronic message shall be guilty of an offence and upon conviction shall be sentenced to seven years imprisonment or N5 million (fine).”
Wednesday 2 December 2015
Lion Escapes from Cage at Wild Life Park in Jos
A lion escaped from the Jos Wild Life Park on Wednesday according to John Doy, Acting General Manager, Plateau Tourism Corporation.
He said the lion escaped “at about 8 a.m. while it was being fed”.
Doy said that the lion, which had been caged since 1972, “slipped through the gate of the cage when it was opened for its routine feeding. The animal is still within the vicinity of the Park but our fear is that the Park is not fenced. We are struggling to recapture it, but we want members of the public to be vigilant,” he said.
Couple Who Are Too Fat To Have Sex To Undergo Weight Loss Surgery
A couple who dream of becoming parents have decided to undergo weight loss surgery because they're too fat to have sex. The lovebirds according to the UK Mirror have been married since 2010, and also have a combined weight of 63 stone.
Mark Zuckerberg & Wife welcome Baby Girl | Announce Donation of 99% of their $45 billion Fortune
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla have welcomed an addition to their family with daughter, Max.
They made the announcement on Facebook with a very lovely photo and caption.
Tuesday 1 December 2015
Watch Brymos' "In The City" Video
It stars Udoka Oyeka, Norbert Young, Waje among others. Check on it!
New Video: Bolo-J Feat. Davido – Ur Love
Bolo J finally releases the official video for his hit single 'Ur Love' featuring Davido. Enjoy!
Delta Pastor’s 17 Year Old Son Rapes & Kills 14 Year Old Girl
The 17-year-old son of a Delta based-pastor has allegedly raped and killed a 14-year-old girl.
According to Vanguard, the accused also attempted to harm the victim’s 9-year-old sister. However, she managed to escape although he injured her.
The incident is said to have occurred at Oduduru Road, Sapele.
Sources say worshipers at the suspect’s father’s church were shocked at the conduct of his son, which they described as “unbecoming of a cleric’s son.”
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