PDP women leader, driver die in Jigawa road accident

It was a tragic weekend for Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, family in Jigawa State, following the death of Hadejia women leader, Hajia Iyani, and her driver in a fatal auto crash along Guri-Abunabo Road in the state.

Stay out of politics, Abubakar tells religious leaders

Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), has cautioned religious leaders to stay out of politics to maintain their integrity.

Abubakar gave the advice at weekend in Abuja at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at (AMJ) Nigeria’s maiden National Peace Symposium, themed: “Religion, Peace and National Unity” and the 4th Northern Region Jalsa Tarbiya.

Another Fuel Tanker Tumbles On Lekki Epe Express Way [Photos]

According to what we gathered on Naijakoko.com; Yesternight, a tanker's mission to supply fuel was cut short by bad luck around lakowe, beside kaz oil. The driver was so unfortunate as the tanker failed to yearn to his driving skills which yielded to tumbling. Now the tanker is upside down the major road... This is causing a serious traffic jam and this incident is gaining more attention by onlookers.

Goodluck Jonathan At Heathrow In London Without The Bowler Hat (Photo)

Former president Jonathan pictured with some Nigerians at Heathrow Airport this afternoon.

Goodluck goes to London. Without the bowler hat.

Adeboye to Osinbajo, Ambode: Use your offices to change Nigeria’s bad imagead

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has charged Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State to use their new offices to change the bad story about Nigeria.

He spoke just as Osinbajo and Ambode assured Nigerians that God would make peace to reign in the country with the advent of the new administration.

The trio spoke at the Seventh Edition of the Excel Programme of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, organised by Apapa Family of the church at the Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, Lagos, with the theme; “Riding on the Wings of Change.”

Shooting in Bayelsa as APGA, PDP clinch rescheduled state Assembly poll

THE candidates of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, were, yesterday, declared winners in Brass constituency 2 and Ogbia constituency 2 seats in the rescheduled House of Assembly election in Bayelsa State held on Saturday amidst sporadic shootings by suspected thugs.

El-Rufai swears in SSG, PPS, others

 Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Sunday swore in the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Balarabe Lawal.

Also sworn in were the Principal Private Secretary, Malam Salisu Suleiman, Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Legislative Affairs, Malam Bala Yunusa and the Special Assistant, Media, Malam Samuel Aruwan.

Mike Ezuruonye's Cute Son Plays Football.. See The Photos

Lil man's proud Nollywood actor dad, Mike Ezuruonye just shared the adorable photos with a warning to Barcelona. lol.

Ariana Grande -- I'm Over Big Sean ... I'm Not His Property!!

Ariana Grande just came out swinging ... saying she's sick and tired of being referred to as "Big Sean's ex" -- because, "I do not. Belong. To anyone. But myself."

The singer just went off on social media -- saying she HATES the label because, "I am tired of living in a world where women are mostly referred to as a man’s past, present or future PROPERTY/POSSESION."

Wawrinka dashes Djokovic dream to win French Open

Stan Wawrinka spectacularly shattered Novak Djokovic’s dream of a career Grand Slam on Sunday when he became the oldest winner of the French Open in 25 years.

The 30-year-old Swiss claimed a famous 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory to secure his second career major after the 2014 Australian Open.

Fayose, Ekiti Lawmakers Hold Thanksgiving Service At Deeper Life: Photos

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state on Sunday led a delegation comprising of the new members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly members for a thanksgiving service at Deeper Life Campground, Ajebamidele, Ado Ekiti.

NACA targets 15,000 for HIV counselling, testing in Lagos

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has said that it is targeting about 15,000 people for Human Immune deficiency Virus, HIV, testing and counselling in the ongoing free medical outreach programme in Lagos.

Kim Kardashian – Calls in a Pro to Avoid Pregnancy Health Risk

Kim Kardashian is doing everything she can to avoid a serious complication with her second pregnancy ... including bringing in someone to keep her on a strict diet.

We're told Kim suffered from a high-blood pressure disorder called preeclampsia when North was in the oven. Only 5-8% of pregnant women get it, but doctors say its likely to reoccur ... so, Kim's taking action.

Nigerian Student Adaku Abel Dies After The Accra Floods (Photos)

Before her death, beautiful Adaku Abel was a 200 level Business Administration student at the Accra Institute of Technology. She had been declared missing after the Ghana Accra flood that killed over 150 people.

APC reaches out to aggrieved members after picking candidates for Senate President, House Speaker

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is reaching out to all its members in the incoming 8th National Assembly who may be aggrieved after the emergence of the party’s official candidates on Saturday.

The party said in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by its National Secretary, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, that it is natural for some members to be disappointed by the outcome of the straw poll that was
conducted to select the party’s official candidates for the post: Senator Ahmed Lawan for Senate President and Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila for Speaker, House of Representatives.

Sell Helicopter To Pay Workers, PDP Tells Aregbesola

The Peoples Democratic Party has advised Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, to sell the helicopter purchased for security surveillance and stop “wasteful spending” in order to raise money to pay salaries of workers in the state.

Banks shun loan proposals for vessel acquisition

THE crisis presently rocking the Nigerian Ship-owners Association, (NISA) last week, took a new dimension as banks participating in the ship acquisition scheme have shunned and stopped processing loan applications for vessel acquisition by local ship operators planning to acquire ships to boost their fleet.

Funke Akindele Might Not Have A Child In Life - Popular Prophet

There has been a sounding warning to popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele from the founder of Mountain of Blessing and Miracle Church of Christ, Prophet Dr. Olagorioye Faleyimu.

FAO Food Price Index falls to its lowest value since September 2009

Major food commodity prices declined again in May, hitting an almost six-year low as cereal prices fell substantially amid a favourable outlook for this year’s harvests.

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 166.8 points in May, down 1.4 percent from April and as much as 20.7 percent from a year earlier.

Alison-Madueke: Let No One Say I Stole $20bn Because I Did Not

Diezani Alison-Madueke Says She Did Not Steal The Missing $20bn And No One Should Wrongly Accuse Her

Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has debunked allegations of stealing the missing $20bn. She says she was wrongly accused and has become the most abused minister today.

While disclosing this in a recent interview with Thisday Newspaper, she said...

Ethiopia topples Nigeria on foreign investment destination list in Africa

Nigeria may be in for tougher times as foreign investors are beginning to shift their attention to Ethiopia as a preferred investment decision.

This was indicated by the buzz at the just concluded World Economic Forum on Africa, an annual summit of the continent’s rich and powerful, which was all about Ethiopia, where the economy is flourishing and the government is embracing select foreign capital.

What Basketmouth Wrote About Davido Graduating With First Class

Basketmouth has claimed that he could be an astronaut, architect, lawyer and a brain surgeon at the same time. After-all, if Davido could graduate with a first class, then it is possible for basket mouth to have several carriers at the same time

Check out his post after the cut

Unilever set to raise equity stake as offer extends to June 25

Unilever Overseas Holdings B.V. has indicated interest in increasing its equity stake in Unilever Nigeria Plc from 50.04 per cent up to a maximum of 75 per cent and has made a tender offer to individual shareholders of Unilever Nigeria.

Suicide Bomber Strikes In Borno, Kills 2, Injures 4

The Borno Police Command on Sunday confirmed
the killing of two persons after a suspected
female suicide bomber detonated an explosive
along Baga/Monguno.

Checkout The First Storey Building In Nigeria

Did you know the first storey building in Nigeria was built in 1842 by Christian Missionaries? This historical building houses some of the items used by the early missionaries such as the Bible and others. It was later home to Ajayi Crowther, the respected missionary that translated the Bible into Yoruba.

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Police beef up security at N/Assembly ahead inauguration

AHEAD of the expected inauguration of the 8th National Assembly Tuesday, by President Muhammadu Buhari, the police high command have beefed up security in and around the premises of the legislature.

The security measures, Vanguard gathered, is aimed at not only forestalling possible crisis during the event but also to ensure that the premises was safe for President Muhammadu Buhari, incoming lawmakers, as well as, other people that will be at the event.

President Buhari Arrives Germany

President Buhari has arrived Germany!!! Below is a photo of his arrival

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ICAO commences security audit of Nigerian civil aviation

The International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, has commenced its ICAO Universal Security Audit Programme of Nigerian civil aviation .

Briefing aviation reporters at a joint news conference with the ICAO Official at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos,  the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ,NCAA, Capt. Muhtar Usman  said the objective of the USAP – CMA programme is to promote global aviation security through continuous auditing and monitoring of member – states’ aviation security performance.

FAAN partners Globacom to launch Wi-Fi at all airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has partnered   Nigeria’s multinational telecommunications company, Globacom Ltd,   to launch a nationwide Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) facility across all the airports in the country.

The facility will enable passengers waiting at airports and other airport users to connect to the internet through their smart phones, tablets, laptops and other smart devices.

Davido Clarifies his Result + Photos from His Graduation Ceremony

Congrats to Davido as he graduates with a 2.1. Check out these photos from the graduation ceremony.

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