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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed confidence that President Buhari will surmount the present challenges confronting the country. According to him, President Buhari has so far not disappointed Nigerians. The former President said this in Jalingo yesterday August 19th. “So far Buhari has not disappointed us. I trust him. He will not fail Nigerians. I know he will overcome the challenges the country is currently facing” he said

41-year-old Ota trader, Joachim Chinakwe, arrested and detained at the Sango Ota Police Station, Ogun State, on August 13, 2016, for naming his dog Buhari, has said his life is no longer safe. Speaking with Saturday Punch yesterday minutes before he was again locked behind bars at the State Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, after initially being released last Tuesday, the father of one said he feared for his life because he does not know what could happen to him next. He said “I had to leave for Eleweran very early on Friday after receiving a letter on Thursday evening inviting me to the Command. I thought I was being called over for a peace talk, I never knew it was for the purpose of detaining me again. “I am a law-abiding citizen of this country, I have never deliberately committed any offence before, I don’t know why I am being treated like this. I only called the dog that name for the love I have for President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria, I didn’t

Reekado Banks has announced that he will be dropping his debut album. The title of Reekado Bank's Debut Album will be called " SPOTLIGHT"

Today Linda Ikeji throws back to when she started her office in 2009 after she finished University. She said Inside my office about 10 years ago. Struggling 25 year old entrepreneur. I never stopped believing. Never stopped working. Never thought about giving up. It was tough but I knew I'd get there one day if I kept going. So I never stopped. You will achieve... When you believe! #TrustGod . Hegatyou!

English Premier League results on Saturday: Stoke 1 (Bojan 49-pen) Manchester City 4 (Aguero 27-pen, 36, Nolito 86, 90+5) Burnley 2 (Vokes 2, Gray 37) Liverpool 0 Swansea 0 Hull 2 (Maloney 79, Hernandez 90+3) Tottenham 1 (Wanyama 83) Crystal Palace 0 Watford 1 (Capoue 55) Chelsea 2 (Batshuayi 80, Costa 87) West Brom 1 (McAuley 9) Everton 2 (Mirallas 45+2, Barry 67)

Nollywood actress and mother of three, Mercy Johnson has said those criticizing her for ‘rushing’ to birth her children her people who do not have direction in life yet. She said she had always dreamed of having four children and when it is time for a woman to get married, she does just that. She says it all in this interview: “I feel that when you haven’t gone through life and you don’t have a bearing in life, that’s when you see certain decisions as unreasonable. Most of these people who make these statements have not even realised what they want to do with their lives yet. “I had planned my life right from when I was growing up. I arranged my life the way I wanted it to go. And that is why even when I was at the peak of my career and marriage came, I grabbed it because I know age keeps going and time waits for no one. “It means that I can have all of my four kids and then still get back to shape and come back to what I love to do. So I am not going to s

According to reports, they were already arguing before she attacked him. When he tried to escape, the woman followed, leaned towards him, appearing to stab a knife into his torso. The man then yelled out in pain and stumbled away as he again tried to put distance between himself and his wife. See photos after the cut...

Sources disclosed that the incident occurred in front of their home in Hor Al Anz, Dubai on Friday, August 12, saying: “ a resident of Dubai from the Indian state of Kerala, was taking the vehicle out while his daughter Sama immediately ran to the vehicle .” The head of Dubai traffic police, Brigadier Saif Al Mazroui further added that, although the man rushed his daughter to the hospital but unfortunately, she died on arrival.

According to reports, a woman identified as Fatimoh Olanrewaju was arrested for physically assaulting and attempting to inflict permanent damage to her stepson, Iyanu. According to her neighbours, Fatimoh who was arrested by the Anti-Human trafficking department of the Ogun state police command on Thursday, August 11, enjoyed maltreating little Iyanu, despite several interventions from them. Iyanu who suffered fractures to his arms and legs, is said to be receiving treatment from the Federal Medical Centre (FMC).

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, yesterday said his administration would continue to partner with the police and other security agencies to combat crimes in the state. Governor Bello gave the assurance when the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 8, (comprising of Kogi, Kwara and Ekiti states) Tijani Baba, paid him a courtesy call at Government House, Lokoja. According to the governor, “The state government will not relent in its commitment to tackle the problem of insecurity in the state. We will derive maximum benefits from hosting the AIG among the rest states under the zone. My government will assist the zone to deliver in its services.” Bello who expressed delight that the crime rate in the state had dropped drastically, said: “I'm happy to inform you that my administration has purchased over two hundred Police Patrol Vehicles to assist in combating crimes which by the grace of God will be lunched on the 27th of this month as part o

According to information gathered, the Lagos lawmaker representing Surulere 1 constituency is the Executive Director of the movie that is currently being shot by ROK Studios in Lagos. The new TV series, which is expected to hit TV screens before the end of the year, features the likes of Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Annie Idibia, Grace Amah, Patida Agu, among others. Elliot was also spotted at the Festival of India at the Tafawa Balewa Square,TBS, in Lagos, held last Saturday. The Festival of India in collaboration between International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and the India Disapora in Lagos is designed to bridge the cultural gap between India and Nigeria.

The discussion was made during an interview on Saturday, August 13 on The Gist which was aired on Hip TV. He said: “To a large extent, I think there are a lot of people abusing the use of social media, I am sorry. Most of us artistes realizing that we have I, 2, 3 or 4 million people following us and you know that when you say something, a lot of people are going to react.” “It is like drug; you can’t contain yourself and start saying some crap. You are like a god having a lot of followers, whatever you tell them to do, they do.” “I am okay with people who go on social media to rant but I am against those who have turned it into a church to settle family issues. Normally, if you have a marital problem, you call your wife one on one. If you cannot contain it, you call in the parents. That’s how I saw it when I was growing up which is the culture I have embraced. “In Teebillz situation, the way he spoke on social media really appeared as though he was going t

55-year-old Doctor Gerry Landry, a physician at the University of Texas Health Center was well acquainted with the symptoms of a heart attack but on this fateful day, the Medical Doctor wasn’t examining someone else – he was grappling with troubling signs of his own. At home, he felt overwhelming fatigue and crushing pain in his chest for more than an hour. “Denise! This is serious! Please pray!” he called out to his wife. His wife began to pray after she called an ambulance. She also called Christian friends to pray. “We committed the situation to Almighty God and asked Him to heal me,” he says. In spite of the excruciating pain, a wave of peace washed over the doctor and his wife after they prayed, a peace that defies understanding. (Phil. 4:7) “All I remember during the ride to the hospital was calling out the name of Jesus, over and over again,” the doctor recalled. A few years earlier, praying for God’s help would have been last on his todo list. He was a no

UK-based consultant physician on Family Health, Dr. Chukwudi Ukpaka has raised awareness on the causes of kidney disease and blindness. Speaking on the rising cases of kidney failures, Ukpaka warned against use of bleaching creams saying: “It contains mercury and other heavy metals that enter the body through the skin, seep into the bloodstream and travels to the kidney and does not go out through urine. After a period of time, they accumulate and break down the kidney. A lot of people who require dialysis were caused by their use of bleaching creams.” He also noted that prolonged use of gentamycin causes deafness and kidney failure for people whose kidneys are not very strong, saying the symptoms may take up to one or two year to show. Ukpaka averred that fibroid cases no longer require surgery due to the risk of bleeding and infections. Rather he said there is a new drug that shrinks it till it becomes small and falls off, but he was quick to add that it cost

He said; “It has happened to me before that I was moved when acting a romantic scene but when it happened, I was involved with the actor in real life. I cannot speak for other films I am going to do later. You can find a girl super attractive and when you guys are kissing, blood starts flowing south ward. But I generally just try to remember that it is a job and I do what I have to do and leave the place. Fortunately it has worked for me so far apart from the one time that it happened.” He added that he’s blessed with a supportive wife who has not frowned at any of his romantic roles yet. “I have the responsibility of making sure that whatever I do is tasteful because what we are doing is not easy for our spouses. It is important to make sure that anything you are doing is tasteful enough so that whoever sees it likes what it looks like and that is what your wife gets to see. That it also adds to the story is important otherwise it would be an excuse to be kissi

1. Rallyround: Mmmm! What does it mean? 2. Installmentally This doesn’t exist anywhere else except only in Nigeria. If you doubt this, 3. Night-Vigil Does anyone ever hold a vigil during the day? 4. Cunny This is not meant as a euphemism for the female body part. When Nigerians say this word, they mean “cunning”. How is that for a giant leap forward? 5. Disvirgin How hard is it to say deflowered? It must be extremely difficult because even health professionals and newsmen use this absurd word that doesn’t exist. 6. Wake Keeping (Wake keep) Nigerians have not only made the old European custom of watching over a corpse till it’s buried (called a wake) theirs, they have actually renamed it. Please, there is no such phrase as “wake keep” or even “wake keeping”. Naija!

Egypt’s state television reported Friday that 23 Egyptian workers kidnapped in Libya have been freed and returned to their country. The workers, who had been taken hostage 10 days earlier, were freed by “Libyan special forces in coordination with the Egyptian general intelligence service,” the state TV said. The group had been taken hostage near the oil town of Brega. In an interview at a border crossing between Egypt and Libya, one of the released hostages said they had been kidnapped by people demanding ransom. The state TV aired footage of the workers arriving at the border crossing. They waved Egyptian flags. Egypt’s government has warned citizens seeking employment not to travel to Libya, which has been gripped by unrest over the past few years. However, thousands of Egyptians choose the war-torn country for jobs. In February, the United Nations warned against the expansion of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in Libya. The terrorists released footage in F

A day old baby girl in critical condition was abandoned near a transformer opposite Phase Three Junction on the Kubwa expressway in Abuja on Wednesday August 10th. She has been transferred to the Kubwa General Hospital where she has been placed on life support. The little girl was discovered by residents of the community and was immediately taken to the police station from where she was transferred to the hospital where doctors are working to ensure she is in good health. Lindaikejisblog

South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s biggest economy in dollar terms, Bloomberg reports. President Muhammadu Buhari and his South African counterpart, Jacob Zuma The change in status of both countries was attributed to the appreciation of the rand, South Africa’s currency, and the devaluation of the Nigerian naira. Nigerian government through its apex bank - Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently introduced a flexible foreign exchange regime. Using the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of 2015 published by the International Monetary Fund, Bloomberg reported that the size of South Africa’s economy was $301 billion at the rand’s current exchange rate, while Nigeria’s GDP was put at $296 billion. The report stated that the rand has gained more than 16 per cent against the US currency since the start of 2016, while in contrast, Nigeria’s naira has lost more than a third of its value. Despite the statistics, both countries are still at the risk of

Being bad-tempered and pessimistic helps you to earn more, live longer and enjoy a healthier marriage. It’s almost enough to put a smile on the dourest of faces. On stage he’s a loveable, floppy-haired prince charming. Off camera – well let’s just say he needs a lot of personal space. He hates being a celebrity. He resents being an actor. To his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley's friends he was apparently known as ‘Grumpelstiltskin ’. Hugh Grant may be famed for being moody and a little challenging to work with . But could a grumpy attitude be the secret to his success? The pressure to be positive has never been greater. Cultural forces have whipped up a frenzied pursuit of happiness, spawning billion- dollar book sales, a cottage industry in self-help and plastering inspirational quotes all over the internet. Now you can hire a happiness expert, undertake training in ‘mindfulness’, or seek inner satisfaction via an app. The US army currently trains its soldier

Hip TV , caught up with the Headies ‘ Next Rated Artiste ‘ who is set to drop his debut album this August, which he labelled as ‘the best album to be released in the last 10 years,’ for a quick chat. When asked about his new project and what should be expected, Reeky, as he is fondly called, replied: Expect some crazy packages, some mad jams cos I’m taking it to the next level definitely…. it’s going to be the best album you’ll hear this year, or probably the last ten years, or in the next ten years.

A passenger on board the Emirates plane that crash landed in Dubai has won a million dollars on the lottery - just six days after the accident. All 300 people aboard an Emirates airliner survived a crash landing in Dubai last week, scrambling down emergency slides before flames consumed the plane. One firefighter was killed battling the blaze. Mohammad Basheer Abdul Khadar, one of the survivors of the crash, won the jackpot from Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire. According to Mohammad, he purchased the ticket on Eid on his way for a vacation with his family in Thiruvananthapuram in the south Indian state of Kerala. He superstitiously bought a ticket whenever he travelled back to India and the lucky ticket was his 17th attempt at the airport lottery. “I have been working in Dubai for 37 years, and I have always felt like this is my country. I live a simple life, and now that it’s my time to retire, I feel like God gave me a second life when I survived the pl

Here are the things Ladies don't know about guys 1. Guys have more fragile heart than ladies even though they pretend their heart are steel. 2. Ladies don't know that guys also get moved by small details 3. Ladies don't know that guys also cry watching sad movies and drama 4. Ladies don't know that guys do feel the happiest when a lady say "I love you" 5. Ladies don't know that guys also get hurt at their small words and think about it the whole day 6. Ladies don't know that guys also want to lean and depend on ladies as much as ladies do to guys 7. Ladies don't know that guys tear their heart apart and tear up inside but let's it all go away and apologize first after fight. Hmmm... Ladies don't know...

French toast is an easy breakfast but very tasty at the same time. Children and adults love it, you can have it with eggs and bacon. Ingredients 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons sugar, 4 tablespoons butter, 4 eggs, 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 8 slices challah, brioche, or white bread, 1/2 cup maple syrup, warmed Directions In a small bowl, combine, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar and set aside briefly. In a 10-inch or 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk together cinnamon mixture, eggs, milk, and vanilla and pour into a shallow container such as a pie plate. Dip bread in egg mixture. Fry slices until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side. Serve with syrup.

Thousands of Benue residents both Christians and non-Christians rushed to Saint Augustine Catholic Church near Makurdi on Monday to witness the mystery. Some eyewitnesses said Jesus Christ appeared on the wall while other witnesses said the crucifix of Jesus had blood dripping down the kneels and wall where the statue was placed. The parishioner said the image first appeared on Friday and when the news reached residents on Sunday, people rushed to the church on Monday to witness the miracle. Mr. Emmanuel Hembenkaan said the image was accompanied by a bright light that overwhelmed the entire church as seen in the above photo. Source: NaijaGists

After the release of a lecturer of the university, Dr. Reginald Ohiri of the Department of Biochemistry six days ago, gunmen have again abducted another lecturer, Prof. John Okoli. Okoli was kidnapped at the close of work yesterday and taken to an unknown destination. Spokesman of the institution, Dr. William Wodi confirmed the abduction, describing the development as frightening. Wodi said the situation has become worrisome, adding that it has affected academic activities in the institution. He appealed to the kidnappers to free the lecturer unconditionally, urging government and security agencies to beef up security in the school.

Last week was quite interesting on Nigeria's social media space. It started with a video of Pastor Adeboye telling his followers not to marry a woman that can neither cook nor pray for one straight hour. The question that has been on my mind is: does that mean God is deaf? What parent makes their child beg (for one hour) for something they know the child needs? The truth is that prayers, besides making the believer to feel good about themselves, are an absolute waste of time. They do not grow the economy or an amputated limb. Youth unemployment is at an all time high despite our regular night vigils, prayers and supplications - it is evident that a God who is interested in human welfare does not exist. If He did, malaria and cancers will not kill millions of children whilst He preoccupies Himself with consensual sex between homosexual couples. In our country, pastors are marriage counsellors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists and financial advisers all at once e

DJ Khaled “Major Key,” the DJ’s ninth studio album, debuted at number one on the US Billboard album chart for the week through Thursday with sales of 95,000 copies or the equivalent in downloads and streaming, tracking service Nielsen Music said. The album features appearances from some of the top names in hip-hop including Jay Z, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj and J. Cole. DJ Khaled, 40, has long worked with all- star rappers but his own brand quickly grew last year as he put out humorous videos on Snapchat, the social media platform known for temporary postings. His Snapchat musings, which became the loose theme to his album, revolved around his “keys to success” in life, with his nuggets of wisdom ranging from eating breakfast to lathering his body with cocoa butter. DJ Khaled appropriately celebrated his number-one album with a slew of social media postings late Sunday and Monday. In one video on Instagram, the portly DJ is seen walking topless aroun

1. You feel an instant, positive connection You meet a person and immediately you have this good feeling about him or her. You feel so relaxed near that person and can spend hours just talking about anything. You understand this person just like he/she understands you better than anybody else! Don’t overthink about a connection like this! Just enjoy! 2. You have an instant, negative reaction It’s the opposite, as soon as you meet a person you feel an immediate dislike. If there is no obvious reason of why that person calls such negative emotions in you now, then, must be something happened to you two in your previous lifes! 3. Someone you barely know helps you for no apparent reason and vice versa If you feel like you need to help someone you barely know, someone helps you. This could be anyone, from your co-worker to the seller at a shop you usually buy groceries at. But it is a sure sign that you’ve helped this person before, in previous life. 4. You have a

Looking for bridal makeup looks? Here are bridal makeup photos put together for you to achieve your best look on your wedding day. Beautiful Nigerian traditional wedding photos. Photo credit: Naij

British special forces have been pictured on the front line in Syria, the first photographic evidence of UK troops operating in the war- ravaged country. The images, obtained by the BBC, show British special forces on the ground in Syria riding open-air Thalab patrol vehicles which are designed for harsh terrain. Small numbers of UK troops have been operating in Syria in an array of capacities including surveillance, advisory and combat. The BBC reported that the images, taken in June, appear to show British troops defending a militant base on the Syria-Iraq border which was under attack by Daesh terrorists. Nine so-called moderate militants were killed in the attack on the southeastern al-Tanaf base. The special forces were deployed in a defensive role but were equipped with an arsenal of weapons, including sniper rifles, machine guns and anti-tank missiles. The UK parliament has approved a campaign of air strikes against Daesh in Syria but not ground troops.

Nollywood actress Victoria Inyama, has sounded a note of warning to single ladies who like to prey on people’s husbands. In a post shared on her Instagram page, the actress warned young women about the consequences of carrying on romantic relationships with married men. Reminding women of karma and it’s effects, she advised them to make peace with the wives of men they have already ruined their marriages. Here’s what she wrote below: “I just want to think aloud. They say what goes around comes around, my target are the younger girls yea. At this your young correct age, You have everything on the freshness side going for you but yet you are dating a married man, cool, clap for yourself in @nedu_wazobiafm voice. Just picture many years later, you get married to the love of your life, prince charming , a good man. The Only problem is that he’s also taking care of another lady like the one that took care of you. Now you are in rage. Why?? Have u forgotten how you

A 26-year-old herbalist, Ekene Oluka, allegedly killed a 13-year-old, Obumuneme Oluka, while testing his anti-bullet charm on the deceased at Amagu-Uwani, Mgboko, Aku of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State. It was reported that the herbalist fled after the incident. The herbalist had, at different occasions, successfully tested his charms, which was said to protect against bullets and cutlass, on the young man. Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ebere Amaraizu, in a statement said the command had activated a manhunt for the fleeing herbalist. Amaraizu said: “The herbalist, Ekene Oluka, from the same kindred with the deceased, had allegedly tested his charms for protection against guns on the deceased. It was further gathered that the suspect had earlier tested that of cutlass on the deceased, which allegedly worked out for him. “However, this time it did not work, which caused severe injury on the head of the de

Speaking to the BBC, Seye Ogunlewe (Nigeria fastest man) said to defeat Usain Bolt (world fastest man), he would have to keep a positive mind. He said: “You can do that as well, that’s good, it’s a different side to psychology. You have to visualise yourself doing the right things concecutively and its just a process, you need to stick to your own process. “You can think about it but dont let it overwhelm you and make you loose focus on what you’re meant to be doing.” CLICK HERE to hear Full interview

A Southern California woman and her 4-year-old daughter were shot and killed late Saturday as they came home from grocery shopping. Long Beach police said Sunday that officers responded to a report of a shooting at around 10 p.m. The woman, identified as 26-year-old Carina Mancera, was pronounced dead at the scene and the girl, identified as 4-year-old Jannebel Anaya, was wounded and transported to a hospital where she later died, according to the Long Beach Press-Telegram. Police said they have no information on the possible shooter or shooters and a motive was unclear. The husband and father of the victims, Luis Anaya, 27, said he had just parked the car after returning from the store. He said his wife and daughter had just crossed the street when he heard the gunfire. “I ran over and tried to save them, but it was too late,” he told the paper. “I couldn’t.” Anaya said he saw the man run down the street and the assailant fired shots at him but they missed. He

The People of Kogi State are called upon to give their total support to the present administration. Wife of Governor Yahaya Bello, Rashida Bello made a call in a statement by her senior special assistant media, Mrs. Olamide Adesoro in Lokoja Yesterday. Rashida Bello, reacting to the victory of Governor Yahaya Bello in the Appeal Court urge the people to put their differences aside and join hands with Gov. Bello's administration as he strive to move the State to the next level of development. She described the victory of Governor Yahaya Bello at the Appeal court as the victory for the people of Kogi State and Democracy. Rashida Bello who knows how the nation is going to be challenged said that things can only get better if the people of Kogi State join hands together and contribute their quarter to the National Development.

Richard Mofe Damijo RMD is Named The Most Handsome Grandpa In Nollywood At Age 55. The simplicity of the 55-year-old actor has won him a place in the hearts of his fans at home and abroad. He just uploaded an awesome/jaw-dropping picture on his Instagram page today and fans are talking.. Check it out..