Help Chike win the Voice Nigeria Through Your Vote Anywhere in The World.

 From his  younger brother Bosa

"Andddddd ladies and gentle men, am back here again, this is it... this guy CHIKE is my blood brother and needs ur help, pls help me by helping him hehe. CHIKE is now in the finals of the voice nigeria, thanks to our endless support and voting. But it isn't done, this is the last huddle to pass to make chike the voice nigeria winner... plsssssssssss and plsssss its time to vote like never before, let's finish what we have started guys.... abeg if u havnt been voting for, plsss i take God beg u, vote now and if u hav been voting for abeg continue and get more people to join, voting is very easy and u can vote from anywhere in the world(Nigerian, Philippines, UK, US, Ghana, Kenya, anywhere, i mean anywhere even Saudi Arabia lol).. plss see picture tag blow here to see how to vote for me.. abeg tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a vote and at the end all friends vote for CHIKE... pls lets do this for him, ur well appreciated. To see one of CHIKE'S performances, kindly give yourself an exciting experience by clickin this linkhttps://youtu.be/NueS4jodjGk .... osheeee, salamat po hehe.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NueS4jodjGk

' Every Woman Is A Star Conference 2016' : Make plans to attend.

From the organizers:
"It is with great and undiluted pleasure that we announce a strategic and Joint Partnership between Embassy Of The United States Of America, Mandela Washington Fellows Alumni Association, Nigeria, and African Union Commission, on the other hand, Teenz Global Foundation to Host our annual EVERY WOMAN IS A STAR CONFERENCE, at EKITI HALL U.S. EMBASSY, ABUJA, NIGERIA on October 11, 2016

Happy Independence Somalia

      I first came in contact with Somalis in 2014, two of them were my classmate.I remember we staged argument on one occasion with other classmates,the argument centred on their culture and religion.Soon we became very close friends, i learnt a lot from them.

Opportunity for Unemployed Nigerians

What is N-Power?

Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development. Despite the current high level of unemployment, harnessing Nigeria’s young demography through appropriate skill development efforts provides an opportunity to achieve inclusion and productivity within the country.  Large-scale skill development is the main policy thrust of the N-Power Programme.

Youngest Commissioner in Nigeria Sworn in by Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State.

  The saying that ‘the youth are the leaders of tomorrow’ is gradually awakening in Nigeria as the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has began the move.

30 - year old Harvard trained financial expert, Mark Okoye Jr, son of former FCT Minister, Chief Mark Okoye and ex-director of First Bank Plc, Chief Mrs Christy Okoye was few hours ago sworn in as the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners by Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State.

Happy Father's Day 2016 ( See history)

 Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries.   The event is celebrated by gifting cards, bouquets, artificial flowers, quotations, show pieces and other thoughtful gifts to their dear dad

History

Father's Day was inaugurated in the early 20th century to complement Mother’s Day  in celebrating fathers and male parenting.

Linus Idahosa reacts to the Bill seeking to reduce the age qualification for candidates wishing to contest for elective positions

 Linus Idahosa,an international media consultant and husband to Nollywood star,Stephanie Okereke Linus who is currently enjoying the support of a lot of people in Edo State to inject freshness into the state’s body polity by urging him to join the 2016 governorship election in the state has something to say about the bill on reducing the age of those seeking elective positions.

List/Photos of senior military officers retired for allegedly involvement in corruption.

Here is a list and few of senior military officers that were compulsorily retired by the military for allegedly involvement in corruption on Friday,10th June. The list includes name of former ADC to former President Jonathan, Col. Ojogbane Adegbe,Maj. General Letam Wiwa -Younger brother of murdered Environmental Rights activist and author, Ken Saro-Wiwa and many others.The list below:

'I lived up to my promise' - Aquino final Independence speech

 Outgoing President Benigno Aquino III, in his last speech as president of the Philippines, said that he will leave the country better than what it was before.

"At the start of my term, I promised that I would leave the country better than what it was before... In my last speech with my bosses and with the diplomatic corps, I can say that I have lived up to that promise," Aquino said during his speech at Vin D' Honneur in celebration of the 118th commemoration of Philippines' independence day.

President Aquino celebrates his last Independence as the President of the Philippines.

 President Benigno Aquino III on today led the 118th Independence Day celebrations, his last as head of state.

During the flag-raising rites in Luneta, the president served as a flag-bearer. He was joined by  Vice President Jejomar Binay and former president and now Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada.

Funke Akindele radiates in orange outfit in London as Iroko World Celebrates Its Ambassador

 It was a real night of red carpet extravaganza at Greenwich Odeon in London last friday night as the Iroko World and Lebara Play held a special event in honour of the Iroko World Global Brand Ambassador,Funke Akindele.

Celebrating Funke’s renowned Nollywood character, ‘Jenifa’, the event saw hundreds of Funke’s fans descend for a screening of episodes 1 and 2 of Season 4 of Jenifa’s Diary, as well as a Q&A on stage with Funke and DJ Abass. As a special treat for her fans, Funke also showcased a WORLD-EXCLUSIVE, much anticipated sneak peek of Jenifa’s Diary Season 5.

The Catholic Church Threatens to pull out of CAN

 The election for the presidency of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has assumed a new twist as the outgoing President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor is said to have summoned a meeting of the  President-in-Council, PIC, for tomorrow amidst reports that the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, CSN, has threatened to pull out of CAN. 

'God is angry with Nigeria' - Primate Ayodele reveals

 Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele is Head and Spiritual Leader of Inri Spiritual and Evangelical Church, Oke-Afa, Isolo, Lagos.  Sunday Vanguard was with him recently during which his past prophecies were reviewed.  He said  God is angry with Nigeria, explaining that it is the reason things were  not going on well with the country.  He, however, in fulfilment of his promise to, as directed by the Lord, gather prophets across Nigeria to pray for the country as President Muhammadu Buhari alone could not do it, said he and some other prophets had started praying for Nigeria.  

Majority of  Ayodele’s  predictions are packaged  in a book his church publishes on annual basis called, Warning to the Nations (WTN). 

"The Voice" Contestant,Christina Grimmie dies after her concert in Orlando,Florida

 Young singer, Christina Grimmie is dead.She died at the age of 22 following complications arising from gun shot on Friday, June 10th.

Christina who rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice and via her YouTube page, was shot by a gunman outside of her concert in Orlando,Florida on Friday night, June 10th.

Vice President releases statement on Amodu Shaibu's death

 The office of the Vice President of Nigeria has released a statement on the death of former Super Eagles coach and NFF technical adviser Amodu Shaibu Whose sudden death occurred yesterday morning and has since been buried according to Islamic religion. The statement reads:

Philippines Celebrates 118th Independence(See history)

One of the most significant dates in the Philippine’s history is Independence Day because it marks the nation’s independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Filipinos celebrate it annually on June 12.

Public Life

The Philippine’s Independence Day is a national holiday so government offices are closed.  There are absolutely no classes in all schools.  Many business establishments are closed except shopping centers. Public transport such as buses, passenger jeeps, and tricycles still operate but their routes may be limited due to the closure of streets used for parades.

AMAA 2016 loading: Lai Mohammed,Dakore,Olu Jacobs,Joke Silva,RMD,Eniola Badmus,Uti Nwachukwu,Queen Nwokoye and others(Photos)

Check out the cute outfits of celebrities at the Africa Movie Academy Awards held yesterday,June 11th at Dr.Obi Wali Event Centre in Port- harcourt,Rivers State.More photos after the cut

"Keshi was such an admirable and dedicated man"- Atiku mourns Stephen Kashi

Former Super Eagles Coach,Stephen Keshi dies at 54

 Football Legend and Former Super Eagles Coach ,Stephen Keshi is dead.He died at the age of 54 in the early hours of Wednesday,June 8th,2016.His remains has been deposited in a private mortuary, Faith Mediplex,which is located along Benin Airport road, Edo State.

Keshi died on the way to the hospital at about 3am of cardiac arrest.

Niger Delta Avengers appeals to other militants group to stop attacking oil workers and soldiers.

 In a statement signed and released by the leader of the Niger Delta Avengers militant group,Brig.Gen.Mudoch Agbnibo through their website  yesterday,June 4th ,the group appealed to other militant group to stop attacking and harassing oil workers or any soldier.They pointed out that they should be careful not to offend God as they try to liberate the people of the region.

The statement reads :

Goodluck Jonathan pictured in Heathrow for UK Speaking Tour

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is presently in the UK where is expected to give series of talk and grant interviews.

He has become global political leader since he willingly accepted defeat from President Buhari.

He briefly came back to Nigeria after he was rumoured to have gone on self imposed exile before continuing his multi-city tour.

Presidency discredits reports that Buhari is sick

The online media platform,Premium reported earlier yesterday that the Nigerian President,Muhammadu Buhari is sick and was being treated at the state house hospital (here)..

Few hours later,the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,Femi Adesina reacted to the report.In an interview he granted to Cable,Femi Adesina, Said the reports were false and that the President is as fit as a fiddle.

FG releases list of recovered assets but withholders names of looters.

      

 The Nigerian government through the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed today Saturday June 4th partially released list of funds recovered from corrupt former government officials as part of the government's war against corruption. Although names of the people the assets were recovered from were left out of the list. Read the official statement below...

First Pregnant Man in the World marries his kids School Teache

With new wife Amber

 42- year old ,Thomas Beatie who made waves some years back as  the first man to get pregnant has remarried  to his kid’s preschool teacher,Amber Nichols after breakup from former wife Nancy.

Beatie who was born a woman, underwent gender reassignment surgery in 2002.
After realizing that his then-wife Nancy, a bodybuilder, was unable to have children, Beatie became pregnant through artificial insemination and he stopped his daily hormone treatments during the fertility process.

He thereafter gave birth three children back to back and stopped, 2 boys and a girl.

Floyd Mayweather posts touching tribute to late Muhammad Ali.

 Boxing legend ,Muhammad Ali who was rushed to hospital on Thursday,died this morning at the age of 74.

World richest boxer,Floyd Mayweather,took to his Instagram page to write a tribute to his hero .Here is what he wrote:

Boxing Legend,Muhammad Ali dies at 74

  Award winning boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, 74 who was rushed to a hospital outside Phoenix, Arizona and reportedly on life support after he was found 'barely breathing' at his home on Thursday has died.

Pst Paul Adefarasin and wife's marriage clocks 21.

 Popular Nigerian pastor of the House on the Rock,Pastor Paul Adefarasin and elegant wife,Ifeanyi clocked 21 yesterday,June 3rd. The couple who got married in 1995 have three children. Congrats to them and glory to glory all the way.

Ghana plans to ban cosmetic products with bleaching components.

Cosmetic products containing skin bleaching ingredient‘hydroquinone’ is set to be ban in Ghana according to the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority.The ban which is to be effective in August this year, will ensure that the products will no longer be imported to the country. This is to deter users of the cancer-causing chemical within the Ghanaian market.

Buhari meets with Jonathan,disproves plans to arrest him.

 Following the increasing activities of the Niger Delta Avengers and other militants in the Niger Delta region,President Buhari me with former President Jonathan at the last hours of June 2nd.

Benin Kingdom Residents advised not to cook with fire on Sunday June 5th

 Following the continuation of the 15 days funeral rites of the late Oba of Benin,Oba Erediauwa,the residents of Benin Kingdom has been told that they should not cook with fire on Sunday which is the Igberimwin in the royal funeral rites programme.This was made known through a statement signed and released by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, Mr. Frank Irabor

According to the Irabor, cooking without fire is in accordance with Benin customs & tradition. 

Another Nigerian Graduate Pictured with a Placard in Search of a job

 This was seen on Twitter.
Wow,it's now a reigning thing to carry placard to seek for job in Nigeria.
This one is really specific of what he wants and those he wants to assist him.I hope they respond.

Foodie: National Doughnut Day - June 3rd (Recipe)

 National Doughnut Day started in 1938 as a fundraiser for Chicago’s The Salvation Army. Their goal was to help those in need during the Great Depression, and to honor The Salvation Army “Lassies” of World War I, who served doughnuts to soldiers.

In 1917, the original “Salvation Army Doughnut” was first served by the ladies of the Salvation Army. It was during World War 1 that the Salvation Army Lassies went to the front lines of Europe. Home cooked foods, provided by these brave volunteers, were a morale boost to the troops.

"Still confident. Your rubbish comments ain't ruining my happiness" Ghanaian bride-to-be responds to mockers

Since the first pre wedding photos of Mzznaki Tetteh and her soon to be husband,Prince was shared,there has been lots of comments.Some to compliment her ,others were so abusive,however Mzznaki who describes herself as a "nurse, a sweet girl who loves fashion, a student, and an achiever" has respondent to it all.She has been posting other photos on Instagram.She wrote:

Women Arise call for Justice at the Wake Keep of Woman allegedly murdered by husband,Jafaru Sougie

At the wake keep of late Mrs. Roseline Sougie

A large crowd comprising of Market women, children, students, religious leaders, friends, family members, activists and the media gathered yesterday June 2nd at #8 Araronmi Street,Oshodi for the wake keep of Late Mrs Roseline Sugie whose throat was allegedly slit by her husband,Mr Jafaru Sougie on Friday May 27th 2016.

A dying NIgerian Man pleads for his donor brother to be allowed into the UK to save him.

 A Nigerian caretaker at one of London’s top public schools has launched a desperate appeal to the Home Office to allow his brother to visit the UK from Nigeria for a life-saving bone-marrow transplant.

Isaac Aganozor, who works at Dulwich College, was diagnosed with leukaemia in August and needs an urgent stem cell transplant from his brother Patrick, who lives with his family in Nigeria.

Moi-moi Prepared in Cellophane Bag is Poisonous - Minister of Agric explains

 At the one day public hearing on food Security Bill organised by the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development in Abuja,yesteday,June 2nd,the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, said moi-moi (grind beans) becomes poisonous when prepared in cellophane (nylon) bags.

He explained that the cellphone bags contain a large dosage of dioxins that are harmful to health

He further advised lovers of the delicacy to make use of leaves in the preparation rather than cellophane, adding that leaves do not contain such poisonous substance.

Stephanie Linus immaculate look at the Premiere of 'Dry' in Gambia(Photos)

 The Vice President of Gambia ,Dr. Isatou Siady and the UNFPA recently hosted Nollywood actress,Stephanie Linus and her team  to a screening of her hit movie “Dry”

There were lost of dignitaries at the event,amongst whom are the Vice President of Gambia ,Dr. Isatou Njie Saidy,UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa,Mabingue Ngom,Assistant Minister for Youth Liberia,Kula Fonfana and many others.More photos after the cut

The Cause of singer, Prince's death revealed:He died of an overdose

The music legend died of an Opiod overdose. According to this report from TMZ below...

"Prince died from an opioid overdose ... it's now official from the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office, and the drug is even more powerful than Percocet.

Niger Delta Avengers claims attack on oil facilities in Bayelsa State,promise to bring Nigeria's oil production to zero

      The militant group,Niger Delta Avengers has claimed that they attached oil installations in  Bayelsa state  at the early hours of yesterday,June 2nd

Post UTME scrapped,JAMB cutoff mark now 180.

 While speaking at the opening of 2016 Combined Policy Meeting on Admissions to Universities,Polytechnics and higher institutions in Nigeria yesterday,June 2nd, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu announced that the post UTME examinations organized by various Universities in Nigeria for prospective students who partake in JAMB has been scrapped off.

WHY DO WE ALWAYS WANT TO GO BACK TO EGYPT? - DR LINDA IHEME

 Dr Linda Iheme shared this article on her official facebook page :

WHY DO WE ALWAYS WANT TO GO BACK TO EGYPT?

Last two years, people were complaining about President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ) including me. Then, one of my professors told me something that I will tell you shortly.

At that time, people complained about GEJ and compared him to past Presidents. He was almost made to step down. We wanted President Obasanjo back on seat or at best, President Yar'Adua of blessed memory should resurrect and come to our rescue. As I was saying, the professor asked me If I had ever wondered why Nigerians always prefer our past instead of moving forward? Our past had not been fantastically awesome anyways. I pondered on that question for a long time.  

Six packs at 70:Pensioners who are working their way to World Bodybuilding Finals(Photos)

 These men pictured in this page are pensioners who are 70-plus.They are competing for the World Bodybuilding Finals for Men above 70 years .They have approved that old age is not all about watching TV, drinking tea and alcohol .

  At 79, world champion Eric Dower, joking about his impressive trophy collection says: "To me that's what a man should look like, it's fantastic. Not everyone's cup of tea, but there you go.

"And as the female would say, nice ass."

VP Osinbajo at the Flag Off of the Niger Delta Clean Up Exercise

 The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo representated President Buhari at the flag off of the long awaited Niger Delta cleanup exercise.

Football legend, Joseph Yobo ,singer, Muma Gee and others were also present at the flag off ceremony.More photos after the cut

Ecobank Nigeria sacks 1040 of its staff

 1040 staff of Ecobank Nigeria have be relieved of their duties.According to a source in the bank,the bank had planned to cut down the staff number to 1400 but reviewed down to 1040.

The bank’s Managing Director, Charles Kie released a statement which explains that certain jobs in the bank are being streamlined for a reduced number of workers to do so as to bring about improved efficiency.

The touching story of a first class graduate who had to do 'agbero' to get his transport fee back to Lagos from Abuja.

 The touching story of a first class graduate who couldn’t pay his transport fee back to lagos from Abuja was shared by Haruspice' Musings .

Read the story below.

"I have been feeling sore since yesterday following a heart-breaking scene I witnessed at the popular Area 1 Park. Struggling to stop rains of punches on his face was a young guy in his 30s. He was being mercilessly mobbed by two other guys who were cursing, using all sorts of obscenities.

Rivers Govt bans Motorcycle,tricycle ahead of President Buhari's Visit

       Motorcycles and tricycles usage is temporarily banned in Rivers state ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state 

“Rivers State has been peaceful and must remain so during and after Mr. President’s visit,” the state governor, Nyesom Wike, said 

The security agencies are aware the president’s trip and ready to ensure peace and order in the state Rivers state is carefully preparing for the historic visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state on Thursday, June 2. 

The local government has announced a ban on the operation of motorcycles and tricycles in Gokana and Khana local government areas of the state that would last from 6am to 6pm. 

Kaduna-Abuja rail line will be ready for commercial use in July - Rotimi Amaechi.

 The Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has assured Nigerians that that the  Kaduna-Abuja rail project would be ready for use in July.

He said this while briefing newsmen yesterday,June 1st after having a text run on the rail line. 
“Is it sustainable? The answer is ‘yes’ because it is on its own. If you say whether it will be subsidised, it will be. We are working out the details of how much it will cost to carry passengers  and to maintain it.

Duterte denies stimulating Sabah dispute

 President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday maintained that he was not fueling the Sabah dispute when he said that he would pursue the Philippines’ claim over the Malaysian-held territory.

Duterte said he was just reiterating the Philippines’ stance on the dispute, which stemmed from the transfer of Sabah to the Federation of Malaysia in the 1960s.

‘Universal cancer vaccine' Scientist claims it’s a breakthrough

 Researchers have found a way to persuade the body's immune system to attack tumours – and it is largely free from side effects

Scientists have taken a “very positive step” towards creating a universal vaccine against cancer that makes the body’s immune system attack tumours as if they were a virus, experts have said.

Writing in Nature, an international team of researchers described how they had taken pieces of cancer’s genetic RNA code, put them into tiny nanoparticles of fat and then injected the mixture into the bloodstreams of three patients in the advanced stages of the disease.