Dozens Dead as Indonesian Military Plane Crashes in Medan

Report coming in now  has it that at least 49 bodies was recovered after Hercules aircraft crashed into hotel and houses in city of Medan

Rescue teams search the wreckage of a military plane after it crashed in Medan on the Indonesian island of Sumatra

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Prof. Jega Bows out of Office, Handsover to Ahmed Wali

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, today bowed out of office after five years at the helm of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Six other national commissioners also ended their tenure Tuesday.

At a brief ceremony at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, Mr. Jega handed over to a national commissioner, Mohammed Wali from Sokoto state, who becomes acting chairman of the commission.

World Markets Hit as Greece Shuts Banks, Imposes Capital Controls

World markets tumbled Monday as Greece shut its banks and imposed capital controls to halt a panic-driven run on ATMs, a day before Athens risked defaulting and possibly crashing out of the euro. But in a narrow ray of hope, creditors left the door open for a last-ditch debt deal to try and avert a Greek eurozone exit which would raise serious questions about the future of the EU.

Calling for a compromise, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that “if euro fails, Europe fails”. Global stocks fell, with Frankfurt and Paris losing more than three percent after a slump in Asia, as investors feared a ‘Grexit’. The euro steadied after hitting a one-month low under $1.10 on Sunday.

P Diddy Falls into a Hole on Stage During Performance at the BET Awards

Rapper Diddy fell during an exciting performance at the BET awards in Los Angeles on Sunday that celebrated Bad Boy Records’ 20th year anniversary. 

The hip hop star briefly dropped out of sight as he walked towards the back of the stage, dropping into a hole that was used by Lil’ Kim to make her entrance. He soon recovers, with fans offering a helping hand.

'Kidnapped' Former FUTA Vice Chancellor Found Dead in His Residence ....Two Domestic Staff Arrested

The dead body of a former Vice Chancellor of FUTA, Professor Albert Ilemobade, who was said to have been kidnapped, has been found in his house at Ijapo in Akure, Ondo State capital on Sunday morning.

The former Professor of Veterinary Medicine was said to have been strangulated Monday, last week by his ‎security man identified as Daniel and driver Yemi and dumped in the generator house before fleeing with one of his personal vehicle( a red RAV4 SUV). 

However, they ran out of luck as Police intercepted the car at Ogun State while they were attempting to sell off the deceased vehicle which led to the arrest of the suspects and eventual discovery of Professor Ilemobade’s dead body at the store in his house.

The decomposed body of the professor has been deposited at an undisclosed mortuary in the state capital.

Dele Momodu Sends President Buhari a Desperate Memo

Dele Momodu, publisher of Oviation magazine and a sturdy Buhari supporter wrote a letter to Buhari recently expressing little disappointment over the Government of the APC for four weeks now.

His letter centered more on president Buhari's reluctant approach in taking his position and stepping into the party affairs even if he will need to step on big toes if necessary to hit the ground running....

Read Momodu’s memo below:

Your Excellency, I write to you today with a heavy heart. The reason should be obvious. I was one of those latter day converts to Buharism, a political philosophy that believes in the reincarnation of former leaders in the days of tribulation. You were never the first man to resurrect from retirement and near political oblivion. General Olusegun Obasanjo bounced back from prison to Aso Rock Villa.

In nearby Benin Republic, former military dictator and strongman, Mathieu Kerekou who had served as maximum ruler for about 17 incredible years, came back to defeat incumbent President, Nicephore Soglo in a 1990 election. He led his country for another ten years and almost got another five-year term but for the age barrier that disqualified him.

It is normal for Africans to run towards the wise elders of the village when trouble comes knocking. That is one of the major reasons Nigerians in their millions voted with their feet and thumbs to elect you President. Many of those who supported you did so for several other reasons and you must understand that they were mainly not members of your political party, APC. So, apart from your age, they backed you because they believed in your impeccable pedigree as an incorruptible and honourable man, a strict disciplinarian, a Scrooge who would not fritter away our meagre resources, a scourge of rogues and prodigal sons, a metamorphosed tyrant now a born-again democrat, and so on and so forth. Nigerians ardently placed their hopes in you and fervently prayed you won’t disappoint them.

Security Operatives of Rivers State Government House Impounds another Ameachi's Aide's Vehicle

Security Operatives attached to the Rivers State Government stormed the residence of the immediate past Chief of Staff, Goernment House Port- Harcourt, Chief Tony Okocha. 

According to EAB, the Security operatives impounded and removed an armoured Range Rover belonging to the immediate past official of the  Government House from his residence in Obio/ Akpor LGA around 9am.

Precisely two weeks ago in a similar act, a Lexus SUV was removed from the residence of the former state Commissioner for Information, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari while she was away.It was gathered that the vehicle was taken away without any resistance.

Traders Protest Over alleged plan to Relocate Boko Haram Detainees to Anambra Prisons

The usual commercial activities were disrupted on Saturday in Anambra State following protests by traders across the state.

According to reports gathered by EAB, The traders, who closed their shops as early as 9am in major cities of Onitsha, Awka, Nnewi, Ekwulobia and Agulu, took to the streets protesting what they termed plan by the Federal Government to transfer Boko Haram detainees to prisons in the state.

Tailor Swift and Her DJ Hubby Calvin Harris Takes over Highest-Paid Celebrity Couples from Jay-Z and Beyonce

According to Benard Shaw, progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their mind cannot change anything.

New couple Taylor Swift and her DJ boyfriend Calvin Harris have been announced as Forbes' World's Highest-Paid Celebrity Couples of 2015, beating reigning champions Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z. 

The Pop star Swift and Harris earned USD 146 million collectively over the last year, and they also landed in the top 20 of this year's celebrity 100. 

Same Sex Marriage now Legal Nationwide in United States

The US Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is legal across the United States.

In a landmark 5-4 decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy writing for the majority ruled that marriage is a constitutional right for all.

According to Anthony, "No union is more profound than marriage,'' he wrote, backed by the court's four more liberal justices.

IS Claims Blast Attack at Shiite Mosque in Kuwait's Capital

A Report from AP disclosed that the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for deadly explosion that struck a Shiite mosque in the Kuwaiti capital after Friday prayers.

US President Obama to Meet Buhari July 20 to discuss Boko Haram

Barack Obama, United States President, will host President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on July 20 to discuss how to fight the Boko Haram militant group, among other issues, the White House said on Thursday.

During the visit, Obama will discuss “a holistic, regional approach to combating Boko Haram” with President Buhari, who has led Africa’s biggest economy and most populous country since being elected in March.

During the visit, advancing economic and political reforms in Nigeria will also be discussed between senior government advisers from both countries, the White House said.

#FrenchFactoryAttack: One Beheaded, Several Others Injured.

A man has been be-headed  and several others injured at a factory in France in what President Francois Hollande has called a terrorist attack.

According to BBC, Two men drove into the Air Products gas factory factory near Lyon, officials said, before several explosions were heard.

One of the suspects, a 30-year-old who was known to police, has been arrested. The dead man was found with Arabic inscriptions on him and an Islamist flag was found near the site.

Jay Z 's Tidal Losses Second CEO within Three Months

JayZ's  Tidal is hitting more rocks as Peter Tonstad, CEO of Tidal resigns after three months on the job, leaving the streaming music service without a leader. Mr. Tonstad was hired after Tidal fired his successor, Andy Chen, making him the second CEO to go in six months. Tidal is on the hunt for a new CEO again

Tidal commented on Mr. Tonstad leaving, saying, We are thankful to Peter for stepping in as interim CEO and wish him the best for the future. Tidal will be transitioning to a permanent CEO as part of our strategic plan to create a leading platform, and current executives in New York and Oslo will continue to lead our rapidly developing innovation and content initiatives until our new CEO is in place.

Federal House Representatives Exchange Blows over Principal Office Holders

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Thursday engaged in a free-for-all over the sharing of principal offices by the majority All Progressives Congress.

Angry APC members on the floor of the House tore each other’s clothes, threw punches, upturned tables, threw bound copies of law books, kicked chairs and shouted on top of their voices for about 105 minutes the rowdy session lasted.

Globacom Snatches Wizkid from MTN in Over a N100Million Deal

The Ye'llo network gaint MTN announced they had dropped Wizkid, Timaya ,Sean Tizzle, D’Prince as their brand ambassadors.

According to information gathered today, Wizkid actually moved to Globacom 4 weeks ago after incessant complaints that MTN was delaying payment and mostly because Glo was offering him a better financial deal to become their ambassador. 

P. Diddy Arrested, Released After Fight with UCLA Football Coach

US Rapper Mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was released from a Los Angeles jail late Monday, hours after he was arrested following a fight with a football coach at UCLA, where his son, Justin Combs, plays as a defensive back.

Jail records showed that Combs was released after posting bail. The records showed that Combs' bail was $160,000, but sheriff's officials reached by phone said he posted $50,000. The reason for the discrepancy wasn't clear.

Cheta Nwanze (Chxta Bee) Celebrates Majek Fashek as a Living Legend

Majek Fashek in the 80's

Cheta Nwanze, an UNEMPLOYED YOUTH that speaks on radio once in a while defines a legend  as a person who's actions are talked about for years after such actions have taken place. Sometimes, those actions could be in a single event, which touches the lives of people for years afterwards.

According to Chxta Bee as fondly called on Facebook, The Sahel Drought of the 1980s affected Nigeria as well. That drought was responsible for 100,000 deaths in the Sahel region from 1980 to 1988.

In 1988, a young Nigerian musician, Majek Fashek, released a song, "Send Down The Rain", and shortly after, presto, rain fell, in buckets. The drought was over. For that sentimental reason alone, Majek's status as a Nigerian musical legend was assured. He became known as the "Rainmaker". 

Aregbesola: I Feel Sad Over my Inability to Pay Salaries

Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State Governor  has expressed regret over his inability to pay salaries for months now.

He made this known while delivering a Lecture at the Women Development Centre, Abuja, the governor used the occasion to debunk reports that he ever said he was ‘helpless’.

He delivered a lecture titled : “Ramadan, Living in The Season of Positive Change”at the event organised by the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society.

Buhari : I Inherited an Empty Treasury

President Muhammadu Buhari resumed  yesterday for the first time at the Aso Rock Villa since his inauguration on May 29.

Buhari, told the State House Press  Corps that he inherited a “virtually empty treasury”, from his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan with debts running into hundreds of millions of dollars. 

Senators' Allowances - More than What you Think

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NIGERIANS that have expressed surprise that each senator receives N506,600 per annum as wardrobe allowance may be in for a shocker as the lawmakers receive far more allowances under different other categories.

Investigation by a PUNCH correspondent on Monday showed that senators’ allowances totalled N18,642,880 on annual basis. In all, the allowance each senator receives is nine times more than his annual salary.

A senator’s salary is pegged at N2,026,400 per annum. Each senator or a member of the House of Representatives is entitled to 19 different allowances.

These allowances are for vehicle maintenance and fuelling; domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, personal assistant, constituency, wardrobe, house maintenance, newspapers, recess, accommodation, furniture, severance, tour duty, estacode, special assistant, security, legislative aide and medical.

These allowances are specified in the Remuneration Package for Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders prepared by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.

Breaking: Arsenal Signs Petr Cech for $17.5million ...to earn $158,375 per Week

Arsenal have completed the signing of goalkeeper Petr Cech from rivals Chelsea in an $17.5million deal 

The Gunners face their London rivals in the Community Shield at Wembley in the traditional season curtain-raiser, one week before the Premier League kicks off in August.

Cech's deal is thought to be worth $158,375 -a-week, making him the highest paid goalkeeper in the history of the club, as well as one of the highest paid in the Premier League.

Buhari Orders Evacuation of Military Checkpoints Nationwide

President Buhari has ordered the evacuation of military checkpoints nationwide.

Aliyu Ismaila, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, made this known to State House correspondents after a meeting President Buhari had with Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja earlier today.

Diego Maradona to Stand for FIFA Presidency

Argentina's Diego Maradona will stand for the presidency of scandal-tainted FIFA presidency. 

This was made known by an Uruguayan journalist who presents a television show with the Argentine football legend, on  Monday.

According to Maradona in the television show, “‘I am candidate’ for the candidacy of the FIFA presidency,” journalist Victor Hugo Morales said on Twitter.

Current Exchange Rate Hits Manufacturing Industries Hard

Organisations in the manufacturing sector of the economy that source foreign exchange to import raw materials and products have been hit hard by the devaluation of the naira and the suspension of Retail Dutch Auction System (RDAS) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Naira-dollar-at the interbank foreign exchange market, the exchange rate of the naira to a dollar is N196.9 while in the black market it hovers between N210 to N214 to a dollar. Similarly, British Pound Sterling exchanges between N303 to N304 to the Naira, while thed Euro exchanges for N222.

APC yet to Resolve Party Crisis as Saraki, Lawan group rift Deepens

The All Progressives Congress crisis is still heating up as it took a new twist on on Sunday with the Senator Ahmad Lawan group in the Senate accusing the Bukola Saraki group of plotting to make President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration fail.

According to Marafa, spokes person for the pro Lawan group in an interview,The emergence of the Peoples Democratic Party senator as deputy senate president is evidently a grand conspiracy to sabotage the Buhari government,” 

#FathersDay

Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. 

Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries.

Happy Fathers Day to all men that work legitimately hard to put a smile on the face of their wives, kids and extended families.

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Queen of England to Honor Four Nigerians

Four Nigerians will be presented the inaugural Queen’s Young Leaders Awards, on Monday, at the United Kingdom’s Buckingham Palace.

The awards will be presented by her majesty, the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II. The four Nigerians are: Isaiah Owolabi, Kelvin Ogholi, Nkechikwu Azinge and Oladipupo Ajiroba.

European Commission Offers N4.7Billion to Assist Boko Haram Victims

The European Commission said it is providing N4.7 billion  to assist people affected by the activities of Boko Haram insurgents.

This is contained in a statement issued by the European Union (EU) Secretariat in Abuja. “The new EU funding will provide immediate support, including clean water, food, shelter, healthcare and protection to the displaced and the host communities in the north-east of Nigeria. “It will also provide support to Nigerian refugees in the neighbouring countries. “€12.5 million of this funding will be used to tackle the humanitarian challenges in Nigeria, and €8.5 million to support the refugees in Niger, Cameroon and Chad. 

CBN, Banks Meet to Prevent JP Morgan's Ejection

In a bid to forestall JPMorgan’s warning that it shall remove Nigeria from its Government Bond Index (GBI-EM) by the end of the year, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will today meet with chief executives and treasurers of commercial banks.

Bank sources yesterday disclosed that the meeting would discuss issues surrounding the central bank’s foreign exchange policy, reported Reuters.

The meeting is also expected to discuss measures to improve liquidity in the foreign exchange market.

Rivers State Governor Nyesome Wike Sacks 344 Lecturers

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on Thursday, ordered the sack of 344 lecturers and others employed for the Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori-Ogoni, the headquarters of Khana Local Government Area.

The affected lectures were employed by the Rotimi Amaechi administration last September.

The governor also dissolved the Rivers State Road Traffic Management Authority (TIMA-RIV). 

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the River State Government, Opunabo Inko-Tariah, confirmed TIMA-RIV’s disbandment. 

Buhari has Surpassed Jonathan's Achievements

The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says President Muhammadu Buhari has already surpassed President Goodluck Jonathan’s achievements in the area of fighting insecurity. 

Lai Mohammed made this known in a statement that Buhari had done in three weeks what Jonathan could not do in six years.

Political Drama in Rivers State

Is this part of the actualisation of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike's assurance to the good people of Rivers state that all government property illegally carted away by officials of the last administration shall be recovered and those found to be involved in the illegal act shall be made to face the full wrath of the law ?

The bulletproof Lexus Jeep pictured here is being forcefully recovered from the home of former Rivers state Commissioner for Information, Mrs Ibim Seminatari by the task force on recovery of Government assets carted away by Lieutenants of the last administration.

#CharlestonShooting Suspect Captured 20 Miles Away in North Carolina

Dylann Roof, the 21-year-old suspect in the deadly shooting at a Charleston church that left nine people dead, was captured Thursday at a traffic stop in Shelby, North Carolina, which is over 240 miles northwest from the crime scene, authorities said.

Greg Mullen Charleston Police Chief  said authorities were given a tip by a citizen, which lead to the capture. The suspect was in the vehicle and was cooperative, he said. Mullen also said officials believe Roof acted alone.

Throwback Pics of Jay Z and Beyonce's visit to Kwara State Nigeria...with Bukola Saraki

Jay Z and his wife Beyonce were hosted in 2006 by the former Governor of Kwara state; Bukola Saraki, now the Senate president who named a street after the American rapper in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.

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More than 70% of the World's Population to Use smart Phones by 2020

Ericsson Mobility Report has disclosed that advanced mobile technology will be globally ubiquitous by 2020 with 70 per cent of people using smartphones and 90 percent covered by mobile broadband networks.

According to the report, smartphone subscriptions will more than double by 2020, reaching 6.1 billion. Almost 80 per cent of these new subscriptions will come from Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa.

"By 2020 80 per cent of all mobile data traffic will come from smartphones. North America and Europe will continue to have highest data usage per smartphone. Video traffic to grow 55 per cent per year until 2020, driven by video streaming services and increasing prevalence of video in online content," the report said.

Findings from the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, published recently, show that the total number of mobile subscriptions in Q1 2015 was around 910 million for all of Africa, including 21 million new subscriptions. The report further shows that by 2020 advanced mobile technology will be commonplace around the globe: smartphone subscriptions will more than double, reaching 6.1 billion, and 70 per cent of the world’s population will be using smartphones, and 90 per cent will be covered by mobile broadband networks.

The report, which is a comprehensive update on mobile trends, shows that growth in mature markets comes from an increasing number of devices per individual.

Nine Dead in Charleston Church Shooting

Nine people were shot to death by a white man at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday night, the Charleston Police Department confirmed at a news conference early Thursday.

According to the  Charleston Police Chief Greg Mullen, "this is the worst night of my career," said the gunman entered the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church during a prayer meeting and opened fire. Eight people were found dead at the scene. Two others were transported to a hospital, where one later died.

Nigeria Union Reports new Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

There are reports of  new xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in Sternkopf, Namakwa Municipality, Northern Cape Province of South Africa on Tuesday.

According to the President of the Nigerian Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, said in Pretoria, South Africa, that the Northern Cape Province Chapter Mr Kennedy Osagie reported the incident to its National Secretariat.

“The report indicated that South Africans attacked Nigerians. “Two cars belonging to Nigerians have been reportedly burnt and they have been going from house to house looting and destroying their property,” he said.

Mr. Anyene, who said that there were 20 Nigerians living in the affected community, added that none had been reported dead in the incident.

“Six Nigerians have taken refuge with their families in nearby SpringBok community and they do not know the whereabouts of the other Nigerians,’’ he said.

He said that the Union had reported the incident to the Nigerian Consulate in South Africa.

Uche Ajulu-Okeke,Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa confirmed the incident, saying the mission had commenced investigations.

“The Nigerian Consulate in South Africa has received report of new xenophobic attacks in Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

“The mission has commenced investigation into the incident and will ensure that Nigerians are safe in South Africa,” she said.

South Africa was hit by a wave of deadly xenophobic attacks between March and April 2015, with locals attacking and killing at least five African migrants.

Share your Candid Opinion Please...

President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that his age would limit his performance as the President of the country. What is your candid opinion on Buhari's words please????

Breaking: Donald Trump Joins US Presidential Race

Donald Trump,the real estate mogul and TV reality star launched his presidential campaign Tuesday, ending more than two decades of persistent flirtation with the idea of running for the Oval Office.

According to Trump in his words to his supporters, "So, ladies and gentlemen, I am officially running for president of the United States, and we are going to make our country great again," Trump told the crowd, in a lengthy and meandering speech that hit on his signature issues like currency manipulation from China and job creation, as well as taking shots at the President and his 2016 competitors.

US Pledges $5M to Support Nigeria's Fight against Boko Haram

It was widely reported that the United States is offering $5 billion to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to fight Boko Haram.

Speaking during a press briefing with Members of the U.S. Government Delegation to the African Union Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield, maintained that the amount is $5 million not $5 billion.

“We have just announced since I have been here at the AU, a five million dollar contribution to the Multinational Task Force. This is funding going to the AU.

Top Islamist, Mokthar Belmokhtar Killed in US Strike

A top Islamist militant who ordered a deadly attack on an Algerian gas plant two years ago has been killed in a US air strike in Libya, officials say.

According to BBC report, Mokhtar Belmokhtar and other fighters were killed in the raid by aircraft in the eastern city of Ajdabiya, a statement from Libya's government said.

The US has confirmed Belmokhtar was targeted but did not say he had died. The Pentagon described the strike as successful and that officials were still assessing its results. It would "provide more details as appropriate" said spokesman Colonel Steve Warren. There have been incorrect reports of Belmokhtar's death in the past.

Lagos PDP ask Akinwunmi Ambode to Declare his Assets

Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has issued a two weeks  ultimatum to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State to publicly declare his assets upon assuming office.

The party, which gave the governor till Monday, 29th June, also tasked the governor to make public in the media, the details of the handover notes and assets of his predecessor, Mr Raji Fashola.

President Buhari Directs Release of N4bn to Fight Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari approved $21m on Saturday out of the pledge of $100m which Nigeria made to the Multinational Joint Task Force be released within the next one week.

Buhari disclosed this at the 25th AU summit in Johannesburg, South Africa where he chaired the Peace Security Council at the event.

He said he gave the directive based on the decision of the recent extraordinary summit of the Lake Chad Basin Commission and Benin that $30m should be immediately made available to the MNJTF which is saddled with the responsibility of fighting Boko Haram.

Jakie Appiah Donates Money and Relief support to Accra Fire and Flood Victims

Jackie Appiah, Ghanian Star actress on friday donated huge undisclosed amount of money and several gift items to victims of the June 3 tragic flood and fire disaster in Accra, the capital of Ghana.

She visited the 37 Military Hospital and later Nima, a suburb of Accra where she interacted with the flood victims. She donated items including bags of rice, cartons of water, drinks, toiletries, other food items and an undisclosed amount of money to support the victims

Wild animals Escape from Zoo as Heavy Flooding takes over Tbilisi, Georgia

Heavy flooding in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, has killed eight people, with officials warning people to stay indoors to avoid animals that have escaped from a zoo.

Accordin to BBc, The missing animals include tigers, lions, bears and wolves. Three of the dead people were found within the zoo.

Over 100 million Nigerians Live below Poverty Line - VP Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says over 100 million Nigerians live below the poverty line.

The vice-president, who delivered  the 10th  anniversary lecture of Crescent University, Abeokuta, tagged, “The Nigerian Economy and the Future”, yesterday hinted that some tough decisions would have to be taken to put the country back on the path of genuine growth and development  in line with the All Progressives Party (APC) programmes.

Osinbajo also disclosed that large-scale corrupt practices and dubious awards of contract in Nigeria’s power sector by past administrations were  responsible for inadequate and epileptic power supply in the country.

#SaveMajekFashek

Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, Nigeria's superstar reggae singer and guitarist was captured in the picture above  in the early hours of this morning at Jibowu motor park in Lagos begging people for money to buy OGOGORO. He is looking extremely hagard and unkept.

Majek in a chat said that he had never taken drugs all his life and what was responsible for his haggard looks and stagnant career was spiritual attack by witches and what he described as home trouble.

He said: “I never used drugs. I have home trouble. When people see your star they begin to get jealous and they want to kill it. That was what hap­pened to me.”

Port-Harcourt Refinery Set for Oil production by the end of June

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, has annouced that the Port Harcourt Refinery will resume full scale crude oil production by the end of June and will contribute about five million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol to Nigeria’s fuel supply.

Addresing newsmen during a tour of NNPC retail outlets in Abuja, Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mr. Joseph Dawha, also assured Nigerians that the perennial fuel scarcity will be addressed before the end of the week, as it currently has about 1.1 billion litres of petrol in its storage, which is equivalent to 27 days sufficiency and has deployed 428 truckloads of fuel to Abuja and across the country, in conjunction with the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC).

According to Dawha, the NNPC is carrying out a phased implementation of the rehabilitation of the refineries, stating that work at the Port Harcourt refinery is almost complete and will soon start producing at 80 per cent of its installed capacity, contributing about five million litres of PMS per day.