Donald Trump names daughter, Ivanka as special assistant

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, has announced that she would take up an appointment in her father’s administration.

Ivanka, in a statement on Wednesday, said she will be a Special Assistant to the President but will not take a salary.

#BBNaija: Nigerians Drag Tboss For Saying ‘Efe Is Only Down To Earth Because He Is Not Exposed’

Ongoing Big Brother Naija housemate, Tboss has once again being put up in the spot of subject of trending social media topics.

The controversial housemate might just have issues fellow housemate, Efe as she attacked the fan’s favorite about his perceived character.

MAN MAULED TO DEATH BY HIS OWN DOG DURING BBC INTERVIEW

41-year-old Mario Perivoitos has died after being attacked at home by his Staffordshire bull terrier in front of a BBC documentary crew. He was being interviewed by BBC for a documentary believed to be about drug use when the attack happened on Monday, March 20th...

GHANA WILL INCUR THE WRATH OF GOD IF THEY ALLOW SAME SEX MARRIAGE

A Roman Catholic Reverend Father has said that if Ghana allowed same-sex marriage, the country would incur the wrath of God if.

According to Adom FM, Rev Father Stephen Wereko indicated that, all countries that had accepted gay rights have been cursed by God and that Ghana would not be an exception if the country took a pro-gay stance.

IBADAN TRENDS ON TWITTER AFTER #keepthechangebae CINEMA DATE SAGA

We earlier reported the story of a guy who went to twitter to rant after he took a girl on a date and she refused to date him. (read here).

BASSEY EXPLAINS WHY HE DIDN'T TELL BISOLA THAT TTT HAD A CHILD

Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate who was recently evicted on Sunday, has revealed that he always knew Thin Tall Tony was married.

He admitted this in an interview on The Morning Rush with Olisa Adibua and Maria Okan of the Beat FM. On TTT’s marital status, Bassey said it was not his place to tell Bisola.

Florida woman enslaved a woman for two years and tried to impregnate her with boyfriend's sperm

Esthela Clark, 47, paid $3,000 to bring another woman, 22, from Mexico, she held her captive in her home in Jacksonville, Florida and then tried to impregnate her with her boyfriend's sperm. 

The Mexican woman, whose name was not given, revealed to federal agents that Esthela did all sorts of horrible things to her.
She said that Esthela forbade her from leaving her one-bedroom condominium, telling her that the neighborhood was dangerous and she would most likely get killed if she went out. She also told her that she would find out if she tried to hide anything from her because she reads Tarot cards. 

SENATE SUSPENDS ALI NDUME FOR SIX MONTHS

The senate on Wednesday suspended senator Muhammed Ali Ndume for six months by the Senate over his allegations against Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye.
Senator Ali, was found guilty of not “making due diligence” before filing a petition against the Saraki and Melaye.

Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions made the recommendation in its report, which was considered by the lawmakers at the plenary on Wednesday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo climbs into the top 10 international goalscorers of all time

Football star, business man and World Footballer of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo has broken another record!

The Real Madrid star scored two goals against Hungary last week, his 69th and 70th goal for his country, Portugal, and then followed it up with another goal against Sweden his 71st, which automatically put him among the top 10 highest goalscorers for national sides in the history of football. Congrats to him!




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Saraki denies EFCC’s claim that he used his aides to launder N3.5 billion Paris Club Loan Refund

The EFCC has reportedly indicted the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and some of his aides in the alleged laundering of up to N3.5 billion from the Paris Club Loan Refund.

According to Channels TV, a source at the antigraft agency says investigation by some of its officials have revealed that some persons with close links to Saraki were used to launder N3.5 billion from the paris club refund.

"Mom too drunk to remember daughter's location, lies to cops that 6-year-old is kidnapped''

A South Florida woman was arrested Sunday on charges of neglect and filing a false report after she made up a story that her 6-year-old daughter had been kidnapped.

Maria Irias, 29, admitted making up the story, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said.

NEW INVESTORS TAKE OVER KEYSTONE BANK

Following the sale of Keystone Bank to Sigma Golf-Riverbank Consortium by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), the new investors have finally taken possession with a view to repositioning the bank immediately.

A statement from the bank said the handover took place last Friday after the Completion Board Meeting to consummate the acquisition and pave way for the takeover was held the previous day (Thursday) with representatives of Sigma Golf-Riverbank Consortium (the Buyer), AMCON (the Seller), Board and Management of Keystone Bank as well as the advisers to the buyer (KPMG Professional Services, Boston Advisory Services, Giwa Osagie & Co., Pan-African Capital Limited) and the Seller (FBN Capital Limited, Citibank Nigeria Limited, Banwo & Ighodalo, CrosswrockLaw).

CYNTHIA OSOKOGU'S MURDERERS SENTENCED TO DEATH

Justice finally had it’s way as a Lagos State High Court in Igbosere sentenced to death Okwumo Nwabufo and Olisaeloka Ezike who were charged with the murder of a postgraduate student of Nasarawa State University, Cynthia Osokogu.

The deceased was murdered by the convicts on July 22, 2012 at Cosmilla Hotel, Lake View Estate, Festac Town, Lagos.

WHY SENATE REJECTED 82 YEAR OLD AMBASSADORIAL NOMINEE

The 82-year-old retired judicial officer, Justice Sylvanus Nsofor,  who told a Senate panel that Information Technology was not meant for people of his age and failed to recite the National Anthem, yesterday, had his nomination to be an ambassador rejected by the Senate.

Justice Nsofor, who retired from the judiciary in 2005 and came in frail and feeble for the Senate screening, had also dismissed questions about his capacity to work when he directed the senators to “go and ask Robert Mugabe who is still working.”

"There is no doubt that I like Bisola a lot but the highest point in my life was getting married & seeing my kids come out" - Thin Tall Tony

Linda Ikeji TV had an interview with evicted Big Brother Naija contestant, Thin Tall Tony and here are some interesting, must read excerpts. Speaking about the lowest point in his life, TTT said:

"That was losing my brother and my granny in less than a year. That was the lowest because I got my encouragement from my granny a lot and from my brother.. 8 or 9 months in between losing them. That put me in a position to be the first son." 

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COMMITS SUICIDE AFTER BEING DUMPED BY GIRLFRIEND

A Ugandan High school student took his own life after he was dumped by his girlfriend.

According to a Facebook User, Jersey Sarprise, who shared the photos, the young man hanged himself to a tree after reportedly receiving a letter from his estranged bae, telling him she has found a new handsome boyfriend.

 

''From Today And Onwards Please Never Come To Me Again Because I Have Found A New Handsome Boyfriend Than You.' the letter reads 

"WENGER HAS FINAL WORD ON HIS FUTURE' -MONREAL

Nacho Monreal has pledged his support to beleaguered Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, saying only he can decide when he leaves the Emirates Stadium. 

Protests against the veteran's tenure have grown greater than ever this season, compounded by indifferent domestic form and another early exit in the Champions League. 

But despite the calls for him to step down at the end of the season, Monreal assures he has the backing of the dressing room.

'Kemi Olunloyo still in PH Prisons'

 Kemi Olunloyo may not be released today as she hasn't been able to meet her bail conditions.The update was given by EiE Nigeria ..
She was arrested on the orders of  Pastor David Ibiyeomie for defamation after posting a letter his church member sent to her alleging corruption and adultery with Nollywood actress,Iyabo Ojo.

BOKO HARAM KINGPIN ARRESTED IN EKITI'

A suspected Boko Haram kingpin, Adenoyi Abdulsalam, has been arrested by a joint team of the Department of State Services and the military in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

A statement issued by an operative of the service in Abuja on Wednesday, Mr Tony Opuiyo, said that an Ak-47 rifle was recovered from the suspect who is presently undergoing investigation.

Opuiyo added that the suspect was in the final stages of kidnapping some high-level targets in Ekiti to raise funds and terrorise communities in the state.

FOOD PRICES TO REDUCE AS NAIRA MAKES MASSIVE GAINS

The Nigerian Naira on Wednesday, March 22, gained massive 20 points against the American Dollar, Pound Sterling and 15 points against the Euro at parallel market.

According to reports, the Naira now trades at N410 per Dollar from the previous rate of N430.

'SIR ALEX RETURNS AS MAN.U BOSS'

The legendary Scottish manager will take charge of the Red Devils at Old Trafford on June 4 for the first time since retiring back in 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson will return to the dugout and take charge of the Manchester United team for Michael Carrick's testimonial.

The 75-year-old, who won an incredible 38 trophies during his time in charge at Old Trafford, retired from management back in 2013 having delivered the club's 20th top-flight title.

Amazing! 14 year-old Student Uses Wood to Build Replica Of The Barcelona Stadium

Amazing talent...This 14-year-old student from Ghana built a multi-purpose stadium with pieces of wood.It is said to be a replica of the Barcelona stadium ..




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Whistle-blowers to receive 5% of N1bn recovered - Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has disclosed that any whistle-blower whose information leads to the recovery of up to 1 billion Naira will receive 5% of the amount; that the reward for any amount between 1 and 5 billion Naira will be 5% for the first 1 billion Naira and 4% of the remaining 4 billion Naira, and that any amount over 5 billion Naira will attract 2.5% reward. In a statement released on Sunday, Lai said;

HUMAN TRAFFICKERS MAKE $150 BILLION YEARLY -UN

At least 21 million people are victims of human trafficking, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, adding that the traffickers are smiling to the bank with $150billion every year.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says that human traffickers smile to the bank with $150billion every year.

Guterres, who made the remarks at the ‘Ministerial Open Debate on Trafficking in Persons in Conflict Situations: Forced labour, slavery and other similar practices’ organised by the Security Council, condemned the rising cases of human trafficking and describing it as appalling.

The UN scribe estimated that traffickers made $150 billion annually through different forms of human trafficking and called for strong efforts to stop the evil trade.

NBC ALLAYS FEARS OVER BENZOIC ACID IN SOFT DRINKS

Read the press statement from NBC below...

Our attention has been drawn to media reports, which contain misleading information on the safety of benzoic and ascorbic acids as ingredients in soft drinks, citing a Lagos High Court order.

CUSTOMS BOSS, HAMEED ALI ARRIVES NASS IN MUFTI

Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, has arrived the National Assembly for his appearance before the senators. He however defiled their order to appear in a Customs uniform, intsead arriving in mufti. He came in at about 10.30am in company of the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Senate matters, Ita Enang.

APOSTLE SULEMAN SAYS CHURCH MEMBERS WHO BELIEVE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIM ARE DEMONS

In light of the Stephanie Otobo scandal,Apostle Suleman has chastised church members who dount him. .Speaking recently, he said if anyone is known to doubt his integrity, they should be removed from whichever department they are in because they are demons

There are things when Christians hear...I am sorry to say that even members of this our church are having double mind. Please mark those members. If they are in departments, remove them because those are demons. You see me every time and somebody can tell you certain things?"

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FORMER NNPC BOSS, ANDREW YAKUBU ARRAIGNED IN COURT

Former Managing Director of NNPC, Andrew Yakubu, was this morning arraigned before Justice Ahmed Mohamed of a Federal High Court in Abuja for the $9.6 million and £72,000 found inside a safe at one of his homes in Kaduna state on February 10th.









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HOW SOME UNILAG BABES WERE ROBBED AND ALMOST KILLED

ISSA HAYATOU VOTED OUT, AS AHMAD AHMAD EMERGES NEW CAF PRESIDENT

The long-serving Caf President was voted out of power on Thursday as African football's leaders voted for his Madagascan adversary.

Issa Hayatou's 29-year grip in African football ended on Thursday when Caf voted for Madagascan football administrator Ahmad Ahmad as the confederation's new president.

SMUGGLERS FLOOD NIGERIAN MARKETS WITH POISONOUS FISHES

Smugglers are beginning to flood the markets with harmful frozen fish illegally brought into the country through land borders, the Federal Government has said.

According to the government, the smugglers bring in all sorts of frozen fish such as tilapia, red pacus, river bream, pangassius, horse mackerel, sardine, and croaker through the country’s land borders.
It, however, vowed to clamp down on the perpetrators and declared that anyone found importing frozen fish without licence from the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development risked a five-year jail term or a fine of $250,000, or both.

PMB TO RETURN TO WORK ON MONDAY

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says President Buhari will on Monday write to the National Assembly to notify them of his return to the country. According to Adesina, this will make his return to work formal and constitutional.

OJ SIMPSON TO CASH IN ON NOTORIETY, SET TO APPEAR ON A TV SHOW

O.J. Simpson is set to cash in on his notoriety by appearing on reality TV when he is released from prison this year.

Simpson could be released as early as October after serving just nine years of his 33-year sentence, subject to the result of a parole hearing, which is due to take place in July this year.
According to TMZ, reality TV production companies are keen to sign Simpson, floating ideas for shows including a televised interview and a documentary.

"I was not appointed Comptroller General of Customs to wear uniform" - Customs CG, Hameed Ali, replies Senate

Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali, has replied members of the senate who ordered him to appear before the house on March 15th in his official uniform as a customs officer. Hameed in an interview with TVC today, says he was not appointed to wear uniform but to do his work effectively:

"No! I was not appointed Comptroller General of Customs to wear uniform. Does Uniform work or the person behind the uniform?

ARSENAL RELEASE STATEMENT ON WENGER'S FUTURE, WENGER REACTS

Pressure upon Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has escalated in the last one week after the club's damaging 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

Several fan sites and fan groups have called on Arsene Wenger to leave the club once his contract expires this season as he has been at the club for 20 years and there hasn't been any tangible success in the last decade except 2 FA cups and constant champions league (top four) qualification.

MILITARY VETERANS BLAST TRUMP ON TWITTER OVER MILITARY OUTFIT

U.S President Donald Trump, on Thursday night angered military veterans after he wore a military flight jacket and an admiral's cap during a a tour of the new Gerald R. Ford carrier in Newport News, Virginia on Wednesday night.

Trump, who promised to boost defence spending during the tour, was blasted on Twitter by some U.S Military veterans that felt his decision to sport the jacket and cap was hypocritical, given that he had previously received five deferments from the Vietnam war draft.

NAIRA REMAINS FIRM AGAINST THE DOLLAR, OTHER CURRENCIES

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the Naira has being gaining against major international currencies in the foreign exchange market in recent weeks due to its decision to deepen its intervention in the market.

Mr Isaac Okoroafor, CBN’s spokesman told journalists at a press conference in Sokoto.

JLO 'never thought she would have children'

 Jennifer Lopez broke down as she revealed she didn't think she would become a mother.Speaking on the Today Show, the 47 year old mother of 9 year old twins, said as she nearly broke down in tears

I didn't have kids till later. I almost thought it wasn’t going to happen for me,'I'm very aware I was blessed with that. It could have been something different.' 'Don't make me cry, it's early and I'm tired.'

You are entitled to your opinion- Presidency replies Soludo

The presidency has replied Former Central Bank Governor, Charles Soludo, who at a function in Enugu yesterday, said President Buhari has worsened the already bad economy he inherited in 2015.

In a statement issued by Special Assistant to acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the presidency said Soludo is entitled to his opinion. According to Akande, Nigerians are working with facts that have shown that the Buhari-led administration is taking Nigeria out of economic recession. Read the statement after the cut...