Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday awarded a N500,000 scholarship each to two first class law graduates of University of Ilorin, Mohammed Abdullahi Tosin from Irepodun L.G.A and Adam Mohammed Ndakuku from Edu L.G.A, both from Kwara state. According to Saraki, the scholarship fund was drawn from his pension as a former Governor of Kwara state.
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Tuesday, 8 September 2015
As Buhari blazes the trail for merit - Reno Omokri writes on Buhari's recent appointments
The article is by former presidential aide, Reno Omokri. Read below...
Recently there was a big uproar about the appointments made by President Buhari. I disagreed with those who complained that the President's appointment were lopsided. Appointments should not be made on the basis of ethnicity, region or religion. Appointments should be made strictly on merit! As far as I am concerned, the President can appoint all his appointees from the same state as long as they are the best Nigeria has to offer.
In 2013, Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations. That victory was only possible because we selected our best players.
Check Out Never Seen Before Pregnancy Photos of Flavour's Baby Mama, Anna Banner
Anna Banner, former beauty Queen who just welcomed her daughter with her man, Flavour, shared photos of her pregnancy.
Former MBGN queen welcomed a daughter with popular Nigerian highlife singer, Flavour Na'bania in August.
NNPC Boss at Work...See the Amount of Crude Oil Money Recovered So Far
NNPC boss, Ibe Kachikwu
NNPC has commenced the process of recovering monies due the federal government in oil swap deals and so far a staggering sum has been recouped.
The group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Ibe Kachkwu, has submitted a report to President Muhammadu Buhari stating that $277 million during a review of crude oil swap deals under the previous government of Goodluck Jonathan.
See the Photos of Lionel Messi and American Football Player That Got People Laughing (Photos)
JJ Watt and Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi's stature comparison with NFL best defender, JJ Watt has got social media users laughing as the duo met recently and took a picture together.
The Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi has met with NFL star, JJ Watt from whom he got a special game jersey from the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year.
See Exclusive Photos of Kylie Jenner's $2.7 Million-rated Mansion
Kylie Jenner's mansion
Kylie Jenner has acquired a luxury house worth $2.7 million as part of cementing her emancipation into adulthood.
Kylie Jenner seems to be on top of her game at the tender age of 18. For starters, the youngest Jenner is reportedly worth $5 million, with assets stemming from her modeling gigs, public appearance, endorsements and other endeavours she finds herself participating in.
Photos From the Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2015 + Full List of Winners
Osas Ighodaro Ajibade and Ice Prince
The Nigerian Entertainment Awards has taken place with several Nigerian stars showing up to pick up awards and support the event which took place at the heart of the United States.
The Nigerian Entertainment Awards held yesterday, the 6th of September 2015, in the Skirball Center For The Performing Arts, New York.
Meet the Nigerian Governor Who Has Not Received Any Salary For 100 Days
Simon Lalong
The executive Governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong has revealed to the press he is yet to collect his salary as a governor in the last 100 days.
The executive Governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong who belongs to the All Progressives Congress, seems to be giving the people of his state the change they have been clamouring for. He made an interesting disclosure during a media CHAT with journalists in the state on Sunday night, 6th of August that he is yet to receive any salary as the governor of the state in his first 100 days.
Sex Traffickers: Sad Tale of Prostitutes Forced to Tattoo Their Pimp's Name to Mark Them as Properties (Photos)
The return of slave-branding? Modern-day sex traffickers bringing back vile practice as girls tell how they are forced to get a tattoo of their pimp's name or insignia to mark them out as 'property'.
17-year-old Adriana has a name delicately tattooed in swirly handwriting just below her collar bone, beneath a bauble necklace - It is the name of her owner, a Pimp.
Davido's Brother Praises Billionaire Dad for Building a University in Hometown, Ede
Star singer, Davido's elder brother, has taken to his Instagram to praise their billionaire father for bringing education and creating job opportunities in their home-town, Ede in Osun State through the recently established Adeleke University.
HKN Gang boss, Davido and his family spent the weekend at their hometown, Ede in Osun state where their billionaire father, Chief Adeleke has established the Adeleke University (AU).
See Photos of Single Father, Emeka Ike Feeding His Kids
Emeka Ike feeding his kids
Photos of actor Emeka Ike assuming the role of his estranged wife, taking care of their little kids has surfaced amidst a bitter divorce saga with his wife.
Single father and Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike is going through one of the most bitter divorce ever witnessed in Nollywood. All his pleas has fallen on deaf ears as his wife under the mentorship of a serial divorcee man of God has refused to budge.
Pastor Okotie is an Anti-Christ - Nollywood Actor, Emeka Ike
Emeka Ike, Pastor Chris Okotie
Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, has said in a new interview that head pastor of Household of God Church, Rev. Chris Okotie, is not a man of God but an anti-Christ.
The ongoing war between popular Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike and the Pastor of Household of God Church International Ministries, Rev. Chris Okotie keeps getting messier by the day and has taken up a notch.
See the Man That Had Sex With His Daughter For 7-Years (Photo)
Elijah Olusesi
A 45-year old bricklayer, Elijah Olusesi who has been having sex with his 14-year old daughter since she was 7, has been apprehended by members of O'odua Peoples Congress, OPC.
The members of the O’odua Peoples Congress, OPC have arrested a man named Elijah Olusesi, 45, for sleeping with his 14-year old daughter over a staggering period of 7 years.
He was caught by the OPC members who had laid ambush for him at Adeosun Street, Adiyan, a remote community in Ifo Local Government, Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria.
Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke Welcomes Babyboy With Lithuanian Girlfriend (Photos)
Popular Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke and his 23-year old Lithuanian girlfriend, Dana Kinduryte, have welcomed a baby boy at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. Congrats to them!
Nollywood bad boy actor, Jim Iyke who succeeded in concealing his relationship with a white lady from Nigerian media has welcomed a baby boy with his 23-year old Lithuanian girlfriend, Dana Kinduryte on September 1st at Grady Hospital, Atlanta. The child has been named Harvis Chidubem Iyke.
Wow! Meet the Stunning Model With the 'Longest Legs in America' Measuring 49 Inches (Photos)
Lauren Williams, whose legs measure in at a whopping 49 inches from hip to heel, has the longest-known legs in the US.
With her eye-catching limbs measuring an incredible 49 inches from hip to heel, Lauren said: "I never realised that it would turn out to be such a big deal"
Governor Nyesom Wike Put on Blast - See Shocking and Exposing Photos
A shocking and yet revealing photos of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, released by SaharaReporters has got people talking...check it out!
Nude Goddess, Maheeda Flaunts Certificate as She Bags Diploma From College
Maheeda, the goddess of X has graduated from college and flaunted her diploma certificate to her fans on Instagram.
Meet the Nigerian-American Doctor That Discovered CTE Portrayed by Will Smith in the Movie, 'Concussion'
Nigerian forensic pathologist, Bennet Omalu, whose autopsy of Pittsburgh Steelers center, Mike Webster led to his discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, has been portrayed in a new movie - 'Concussion', by Will Smith.
See the Faces of Notorious Robbers Who Raped Patients & Nurses During Hospital Invasion
The suspected robbers
It was a heartbreaking scene at the Amazing Grace Hospital, in Ijebu-Ode over the weekend after patients and nurses at the hospital were robbed and rapped by a group of notorious robbers.
On Saturday night, September 5, it was such a heartbreaking scene at the Amazing Grace Hospital, in Ijebu-Ode LGA, Ogun State, after patients and nurses at the private hospital were robbed and rapped by a group of notorious robbers.
Zenith Bank Sacks 1,200 Employees
Today is a sad day for some employees of the Zenith Bank PLC who were served notices terminating their appointments and services.
According to Premium Times, today, 7th of September marks a black day among the workers of the Zenith Bank PLC as about 1,200 workers have been relieved of their duties.
Killer of Cecil the Lion Breaks Silence
Cecil the Lion, Walter Palmer
The US dentist who sparked an international outrage after killing a lion in Zimbabwe has said he did nothing wrong and is planning to return to work this week.
US dentist who killed Cecil the lion, Walter Palmer, has made a bombshell revelation on Sunday, as he spoke out to insist Cecil did not lie dying for 40 hours.
See Buhari's Undeclared Assets in Multinational Company
President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari may not have disclosed all his assets and investments in the Asset Declaration DOCUMENT he submitted to the Code of Conducts Bureau, according to new reports.
ADOCUMENT obtained by DAILY POST on Sunday indicated that President Buhari allegedly has a huge share in Panalpina World Transport (Nigeria) Limited, which he did not disclose in the list of his assets made public by his media aides last week.
Sunday, 6 September 2015
Adesina's appointment shows I had a good team - GEJ
Former President Jonathan says that the recent appointment of former Minister of Agriculture Akinwunmi Adesina as the 8th President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, is an attestation to the fact that he had a very good team during his administration. Jonathan said this in a congratulatory letter he sent to Adesina on his new appointment
Is 50 Cent moving to Africa? See the new home he bought here...
Rapper 50 Cent took to his instagram page yesterday to share a video of a home he says is his in Africa. He didn't specify which African country though. See screenshot from the video after the cut..
Pics of Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Noah, Flavour in Mauritius
Miss Olokun releases new pics to mark the end of her 1 year tenure
Miss Olokun is a pagent organised by the Olokun Festival Foundation whose chief promoter is Gani Adams, to encourage young ladies to embrace, promote and exhibit the Nigerian Culture. 21 year old ogun state born beauty Queen Osoteku Omolade Mariam, made history in 2012 by graduating at the age of 18 from the premier University of Education in Nigeria where she studied Industrial & Labour Relations and is now a fashion designer and event and red carpet anchor. More pics after the cut.
See the state of New Market, Ngwa Road in Aba (Pics)
Wow! And people are moving about like it's nothing. They are probably used to it. More photos after the cut...
Beyonce rocks 8 hot outfits at Made in America Festival
New photos of Bishop Mike Okonkwo as he celebrates 70th birthday
Bishop (Dr) Mike Okonkwo is the presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM). He just turned 70 and photographer, TY Bello shared some new pics of him. Happy birthday to him
Olu of Warri dies at 70
The Olu of Warri, Godwin Edomi Ogiame Atuwatse II has died. He was 70 years old. The Olu of Warri is the king of the Itsekiri's in Delta state. According to reports, he died from an undisclosed ailment at a hospital in Lagos hospital late Friday night. He became king on May 2nd 1987. He is survived by his wife and children. May his soul rest in peace Amen.
Three sisters give birth on the same day at the same hospital
In an unlikely coincidence, three Irish sisters gave birth on the same day at the same hospital. And what's more remarkable is that their fourth sister was expected to give birth sometime soon after her 3 sisters! Mairead Fitzpatrick and her sisters Joeline Godfrey and Bernie Ward all gave birth at Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar on Tuesday.
All I see is God's blessings all around me!
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Photo of one of the victims of the trailer accident in Ojuelegba
Pictured above is 48 year old Abubakar Sulaiman, a married man of 5 children who was killed after a trailer and it's container fell from Ojuelegba bridge on Wednesday September 2nd. Abubakar who is into bureau de change business at the local wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, was out with two of his colleagues, Kamilu and Umar when the trailer fell and landed on the SUV they were driving in. They all died instantly. Abubakar's wife of 15 years, Zainab who spoke to Punch narrated how she got the news of her husband's death..
7 year old girl shot by her dad before he turned the gun on himself
Mary Shipstone was shot in the head by her father as she stood on her own doorstep next to her mother, clutching a new violin, after she returned from school in September last year. She was taken to King's College Hospital, London, but later died of her injuries.
Boko Haram member, Kabiru Sokoto sentenced to life imprisonment
Kabiru Sokoto, a member of Boko Haram sect accused of facilitating bomb attacks on the police headquarters in Sokoto State and some other government organizations in the state between 2007 and 2012 was yesterday September 4th sentenced to life imprisonment by a Abuja based high court. Presiding judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola found Kabiru guilty of also having prior knowledge of the bomb attack at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church on December 25th 2011.
Boko Haram kills over 50 in Borno market
No fewer than 50 people were killed after Boko Haram members attacked Kirawa village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno state on Thursday September 3rd. Eyewitnesses say the sect members brandishing AK 47 and carrying petrol bombs, stormed a market in the village killing as many as 53 people and injuring over 100 others. Houses were set ablaze.
Jay Z watches over daughter Blue Ivy, as Beyonce celebrates bday
The rapper and his 3 year old daughter were spotted heading to a restaurant in Philadelphia yesterday as Beyonce celebrated her 34th birthday. Jay Z kept a close eye on his little girl wearing a camouflage print t-shirt, jeans and his trademark Timberland boots.
Woman arrested for drug trafficking accuses husband of setting her up
A 38 year old mother of three, Rashidat Abdulkarim, who was arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for attempting to export 2.04kg of cannabis to South Africa has accused her husbandof setting her up.
Pics from Toolz and Tunde Demuren's Introduction
Pregnant Kim Kardashian glows in pink
Pregnancy looks good on Kim K , she is really glowing. More photos after the cut..
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