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Nigeria is battling to get out of its present economic recession made obvious when the National Bureau of Statistics released a second quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report. The report showed a contract in the GDP by 2.06% in the second quarter of 2016. According to the report, the decline has caused the Naira to get weaker while lower oil prices dragged the oil sector down. The output shrunk by 0.36 in the first quarter. During the quarter, nominal GDP was 2.73% higher at 23.48 million Naira at basic prices. This growth was lower than the rate recorded in the second quarter of 2015 by 2.44% points. Empowerment Through Agriculture While launching a scheme tagged ‘Barracks Youth Empowerment Through Agriculture (BYETA)’ held at the Air Force Base in Kaduna State, Air Marshal Abubakar said the initiative would empower youths and create jobs. The Air Chief was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Air Force headquarters, Air Vice Marshal

A rumour about the business mogul’s death hit the airwaves sometime around this past weekend, when it was reportedly published by a media outfit known as Channel DW- tv3.com. According to the publication, Dangote had passed on aged 59, after battling a short illness at a German hospital. The publication also mentioned that his family had confirmed the story on a TV station. See screenshot announcing his death below:

University of Westminster Masters Degree Deadline : 14 Oct 2016 ( annual ) Study in: UK Next course starts January 2017 Brief description : Westminster International Scholarships are fully funded awards aimed at students from developing countries who wish to study a full - time Masters degree at the University . Host Institution( s ) : University of Westminster , United Kingdom Level/Field of study : Any full -time Master ’ s Programme offered at University of Westminster except MBA. Number of Awards: 1 Target group : Citizens of developing and middle income countries Scholarship value/inclusions : Full tuition fee waivers , accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London . Eligibility : You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full - time Masters degree at University of Westminster. The main criteria are First Class Honours degree, financial need and development potential . Application instructions : Yo

A Roman Catholic priest who was kidnapped in western Mexico a week ago has been found shot dead. The body of Jose Alfredo Lopez Guillen was found late on Saturday near the town of Puruandiro in Michoacan state, prosecutors said. He is the third priest to be found murdered in Mexico in the past week. Father Lopez Guillen had been robbed before being abducted from his home last Monday in Janamuato, Michoacan state, Church officials said. The Michoacan prosecutor's office said a post- mortem examination showed the priest had been killed several days before his body was found. On the same day that he disappeared, the bodies of two other priests who had vanished the day before were found by a roadside in Veracruz, on Mexico's east coast. They had also been shot dead. It is not believed their deaths are linked to that of Father Lopez Guillen. His death brings the number of priests murdered in Mexico since 2012 to 15, according to figures from the Catholic Mult

“Be strong and of good courage. Do not be dismayed, God is faithful. He has promised and he will fulfill his promise.” These were the words he shared at an interdenominational service to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Day celebrations. The Vice President urged Nigerians to persevere because every Nigerian will benefit from the new Nigeria which God has promised. The Vice President also took a prophetic stance to pray for the country and assured Nigerians that better days were ahead. “The promise of God to our nation is that he is building a new Nigeria; a Nigeria where there will be peace from the northeast to the Niger Delta. A Nigeria where our economy will experience abundance and prosperity,” he said. In his sermon, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Reverend Samson Ayokunle, also urged Nigerians to be patient, for with God and optimism, the country will surmount all its challenges. Typical of any Christian gathering the

The first black president of the US has formally opened the first US national museum about the African-American history in Washington DC. Barack Obama said the $540m (£415m) museum represented a "common journey towards freedom". The building, designed by British architect David Adjaye, sits on Washington's National Mall. Culled from stelladimokodimokusblog

The reality star is firmly with Democrat Hillary Clinton after a flirtation with Republican Donald Trump. "I found that without a doubt, I stand with Hillary. I'm with her," Kardashian wrote in a post on her website. "I believe Hillary will best represent our country and is the most qualified for the job." The reality star news comes the same day as the esteemed New York Times endorsement for Clinton as president. Kardashian had already previously tweeted support and a selfie with Clinton. But she said in a recent interview that she was "on the fence" about the election after consulting with Caitlyn Jenner, an outspoken Republican who supports Trump. This statement "caused my phone to blow up by friends, family and even both candidates' camps," Kardashian wrote on the website. She went back to Hillary. "I thought about the things that are so important to me that they outweigh everything else, such as gun contr

21 young Nigerian women, turned into sex slaves were rescued today at Ibiza. The young girls aged 16-21 years were forced to work, make €1000 a day or get severely beaten with brooms and sticks and often worked for as long as 14 hours a day!!! The girls who were deceived by job offers before leaving Nigeria found out soon enough that these offers were false and ended up being subjected to voodoo rituals with threat of their family members being killed if they refused to stay and prostitute. Amongst those arrested in the burst were two women, said to be the ringleaders in charge of recruiting the girls. One of the men who was arrested in Germany is a member of the "Supreme Eiye Confraternity". It was also discovered that the money earned from prostituting these girls was sent to Nigeria via Madrid, where a bar was used as a front. The Police has so far blocked 20 bank accounts used for this purpose. dailymail.co.uk

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The EFCC on Thursday, September 15, 2016, arrested one of its operatives, Uzodinma Kingsley Agbazue for offences bordering on criminal conspiracy and extortion. Agbazue, a Deputy Detective Superintendent, DDS, was arrested following a complaint by a lawmaker currently under investigation by the Commission, alleging that the operative collected N15million from him with a promise to give him soft landing by compromising the investigation. According to the complainant, Agbazue allegedly approached him, claiming he had been mandated by the officer handling the case to discuss and reach an agreement on how to “kill the case”. Following the approach, a sum of N15million was given to Agbazue whose game plan collapsed after the Investigating officer, who was ignorant of his scheme, refused to do his bidding. With the investigation gathering increased momentum after parting with the hefty sum, the complainant became uncomfortable and demanded a refund. The complainant stat

Kim Kardashian has publicly been on Team Hillary since last summer , but it turns out she may not have completely made up her mind about who she plans to vote for on Nov. 8. In June, Kardashian told GQ that she planned on casting her vote for Clinton , but conversations with her stepparent Caitlyn Jenner have apparently caused her to doubt her initial choice. “At first I thought, ‘Oh my God, I’m so Hillary [Clinton]’, but I had a long political call with Caitlyn last night about why she’s voting Trump. I’m on the fence,” Kardashian said in a cover story for Wonderland magazine . ( Editor’s note: The quotesk appear via The Evening Standard and are not in the online version of the story, however, The Huffington Post has confirmed their validity.) Jenner has continued her lifetime affiliation with the Republican party , despite being one of the most visible faces in the transgender community. The former Olympian has repeatedly made her opposition to Clinton clear,

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Mr Offon Udoffia, an export expert, on Friday, stressed the need for increased processing and storage of agricultural products for export as one of Nigeria’s way out of the current recession. Udoffia stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja as he suggested moves that could be taken to pull the economy out of slump. He said that an aggressive promotion of agricultural value chain would not only restore economic buoyancy but create job opportunities. He added that “40 per cent of our harvests are wasted due to the lack of export value chain; we need to process more for export. “We must think of ways of preserving our agricultural products so as to avoid wastage.’’ Udoffia, who is the Chairman of Rivers/Bayelsa Shippers Association (RIBASA), said it was time for Nigeria to look inwards for economic innovations and actions for a virile economy. He noted that the siting of cashew nuts and pawpaw processing companies for exports

A female Tulsa police officer was charged with first-degree manslaughter on Thursday, yesterday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler filed the charge against Officer Betty Shelby after viewing dashcam video and helicopter video of the Sept. 16 shooting, according to a statement from his office. The statement said Kunzweiler reviewed 911 calls, witness interviews and other information before making the decision to charge Shelby. The footage shows 40-year-old Terence Crutcher walking away from Shelby with his arms in the air. The video does not show Shelby firing the single shot that killed Crutcher. Shelby’s attorney has said Crutcher was not following police commands and that Shelby opened fire when the man began to reach into his SUV window. Tulsa police say Crutcher did not have a gun on him or in his vehicle.

A Nigerian blogger on Thursday spent his fourth night in detention for writing a controversial blog post. Jamil Mabai, a blogger based in the Northwestern state of Katsina, was arrested by officers of the Nigerian Police Force on Monday in Kaduna. The blogger is a known critic of the Katsina administration led by Aminu Masari on his blog, Cliqq Magazine. A Magistrate Court in Katsina on Thursday declined jurisdiction to try him. The judge instead asked that he be further detained. Mr. Mabai’s arrest is believed to have been ordered by the governor, a claim the latter’s spokesperson denied. A family friend of Mr. Mabai told PREMIUM TIMES that the governor was not happy with his recent post condemning the recent purchase of 3000 metal coffins for distribution to Mosques in the state. Mr. Mabai said by purchasing the coffins, Mr. Masari is simply saying “Katsina people deserve to die”. He also questioned the rationale behind buying the coffins at N40,000 each a

The angry man has exposed a top Kenyan politician for sleeping with his wife, despite the fact that the man tried to pay him off. The top Kenyan Member of Parliament (MP) who represents the Lurambi constituency, allegedly slept with the man’s wife at his office in Kakamenga County, in Kenya. According to reports, the MP deceived the woman into sleeping with him, by promising to take care of her. He allegedly promised her a good position in government. Filing to keep all his promises, the MP blocked every attempt the woman made to reach him after their affair, which caused her to give up and keep quiet hoping her husband would never know. Her husband was said to have discovered about two weeks after while using her phone, and decided to confront the MP using his own phone number. Even though he tried to bribe his way out of the situation, the MP was later exposed as the woman’s husband went ahead to send out the screenshots to the media. See the screenshots bel

Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel wants to be the top scorer in the English Premier League this season. Yesterday marked the third year he scored his first goal in the EPL when he hit target in the 84th minute in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham. The Nigeria captain took to his Twitter to reminisce about his maiden goal, tweeting : “Three years ago today...my first @ChelseaFC PL goal in the West London derby. Now for the Golden Boot .

Samsung Electronics West Africa Limited (“SEWA’) has announced the postponement of the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note7 in Nigeria. This is sequel to the postponement of sales of the device globally due to isolated battery cell problems. On September 2, 2016, Samsung had announced an official Galaxy Note7 replacement program due to a rare battery cell manufacturing error which had led to a few reported incidents. In a statement, the company stated that “since customers’ safety is our top priority, all Galaxy Note7 purchased are eligible for replacement despite the original place of purchase.” Although the Galaxy Note7 has not been released in Nigeria, the current Galaxy Note7 users are kindly advised to visit the nearest Samsung Authorized Service Centre for immediate assistance about replacement program. We acknowledge the inconvenience this may have caused in the market, but this is to ensure that Samsung continues to deliver the highest quality products to Samsung customers. Sam

With his finger on the trigger, ready to fire his weapon in an instant, a policeman keeps an eye on people passing in the centre of Maroua, capital of Cameroon’s Far North region that has been a target of Boko Haram Islamists. It’s been more than a year since a string of suicide bombings by the jihadists — from their stronghold in nearby Borno state in northern Nigeria — tore through a bustling central market and a bar last July, killing 33 people and wounding dozens more. Security has been beefed up and there have been fewer attacks, but the people of Maroua still live in constant fear of another surprise explosion in their midst. It was in the popular neighbourhood of “pont vert” (green bridge) that a young girl last July 25 blew herself up — Boko Haram increasingly uses female suicide bombers. In this busy marketplace where vendors sell the local beer “bil-bil”, snacks and medicinal products, no one has forgotten that day. “We fear more suicide attacks,” says

The governor of the US state of North Carolina has declared a state of emergency following a second night of violent protests in Charlotte over the fatal police shooting of a black man. "I have declared a State of Emergency & initiated efforts to deploy the Nat'l Guard & Highway Patrol to assist local law enforcement in CLT," Governor Pat McCrory said on Wednesday night. One protester critically shot at a demonstration against police brutality succumbed to his injuries following the clashes in the city center. The protesters were marching Wednesday to denounce the police shooting of African American Keith Lamont Scott, killed in the city on Tuesday night. The 43-year-old’s death outraged Black Lives Matters activists, leading to a violent protest there. "No Justice, No Peace," shouted the demonstrators as they clashed with heavily- armed police officers in riot gear. There were conflicting reports about how Scott was killed with

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of assurance to potential investors that Nigeria would soon be one of the most attractive places to invest. The president gave this assurance when he spoke at the US Africa business forum on the side-line of the United Nations General Assembly. In a statement issued by Femi Adeshina who is the special adviser to the president on media and publicly, Buhari said his administration has embarked on significant economic reforms to realize that goal. The programme was organised by the United States Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies and attended by political and business leaders from the United States, Africa and other regions of the world. “We intend to make Nigeria one of the most attractive places to do business.” “We are weaning ourselves from a historical dependence on crude oil, diversifying our economy, and putting it on the path of sustainable and inclusive growth. To this end, we have embarked

The Chairman of 5 star group, E-money showed off the furniture in his bedroom at his Five-star mansion. He also posed by the pool with his mum and brother, K-Cee. More photos below

Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be sidelined for the next three weeks due to a groin strain, dealing a huge blow to his club and country. “To lose Lionel Messi means football loses and we lose,” said Barca boss Luis Enrique. Messi limped off just before the hour mark of the Spanish champions’ 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. The Argentine captain is set to miss his country’s World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Paraguay next month as well as Barca’s Champions League clash at Borussia Moenchengladbach. Messi will also sit on the Catalans’ La Liga trips to Sporting Gijon and Celta Vigo. However, Messi should be fit in time for a reunion with old boss Pep Guardiola when Manchester City visit the Camp Nou on Champions League duty on October 19. The five-time World Player of the Year missed Argentina’s World Cup qualifier with Venezuela earlier this month due to the problem and only started Barca’s shock 2-1 defeat to Alaves 10 days ago on the bench as c

Senator Babafemi Ojudu, the Presidential Adviser on Political Matters, has warned the Bring Back Our Girls Group (BBOG) group to steer clear of the presidential villa during its protest. Ojudu, speaking yesterday, said the group was making the protest look like President Buhari look like he detained the Chibok girls. Ojudu stated that: “Since the President came to power, he has met with them thrice. And it is looking like look, you are making this thing appear as if I am the one detaining those girls. I am not detaining them. You are only going to protest to me if I am the one detaining them. “If you allow the BBOG to go into the villa everyday to carry out their campaign, what time would the President have to do his work? “Will that not be calling for disorder? In UK, anyone who has something to say goes to Trafalgar Square. The media will meet you there. They don’t enter into 10, Downing Street. “So, if the BBOG can restrict its campaign to the Unity Square,

Some men do not mind letting it show that they are horny if they are around women that they like. This is considered brave when we think of the fact that most women live in constant self-denial as they feel embarrassed to acknowledge the fact that they are horny. They will rather show what they feel through seductive moves and looks. It is quite possible for you to know horny women when you see them. These tips would help you identify the horny women around you: 1. Mode of interaction If you are keen on finding a woman who is horny, then you should take note of the way she interacts with men. Some women could be stern and annoying when they talk to women like them; all you have to do is watch her reaction if a man talks to her and you may be unlocking some secrets. If she pays the man all her attention and flirts actively with him, you can tell she is horny. If the guy follows up properly, he may just end up being a lucky man. 2. If she cannot keep her hand

The smallest tear in one’s dress would mean it got tossed or mended; depending on the degree of the tear in these days. But now is becoming something else... How it stated 1. It started with just a little cut at the knee 2. It then got a little crazier a bit 3. It became an excuse to show off the thighs 4. Now it has gone out of hand Tiwa wearing ripped Jean Mmmm! What is really going on?