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- Adorable photos of Lionel Messi, his wife and kids before today's game
- Federal government alerts Nigerians of fake anti-malaria drug in circulation
- Photos:Desmond Elliot surprises a homeless woman with a well furnished apartment
- Photo of the day!
- Triple A– Kolawole
- Justin Bieber seen with a mystery girl in London
- Ebonyi state gov suspends commissioner
- Photos: Bukola Saraki renovates home of mother of late footballer, Rashidi Yekini, hires personal nurse for her
- Ben Murray-Bruce's prayer for Nigeria
- Buzz and Excitement as FCMB launches #FlexxYourCreativity Contest to empower youths and encourage entrepreneurship
- Nigeria wins its first medal as under 23 team beats Honduras 3-2 to win the Bronze medal
- Two suspected ritualists apprehended in Delta state
- Top MUA shares hilarious story about a lady who had her makeup done & refused to pay
- Nigeria's 1st Olympic rower Chierika Ukogu resumes Medical School
- Recap: Bearded Genius launch
- Blue Ivy's stare though (photos)
- Photos: One injured as car crashes into a building in Surulere, Lagos
- Photos/video: Woman stabs 'cheating husband' with knife in front of passers-by
- Flavour Signs On As FlatTummyTea with moringa Ambassador
- Swimmer Ryan Lochte apologizes for 'lying' that he was robbed in Rio
- Tinubu, PDP and the Road to 2019 - by Dele Momodu
- Kim K and her kids enjoy time in the pool during Mexican getaway
- The Place Opens A New Delicious Outlet at Maryland Mall
- Buhari has not disappointed Nigerians- Ex president Obasanjo says
- Budget padding: Femi Gbajabiamila submits self to Police for investigation
| Adorable photos of Lionel Messi, his wife and kids before today's game Posted: 20 Aug 2016 02:15 PM PDT | ||
| Federal government alerts Nigerians of fake anti-malaria drug in circulation Posted: 20 Aug 2016 12:27 PM PDT
Akinola said one of the fake products was named Quinine Sulfate 300 mg with 1000 Tablets per container, Batch Number 10H05, expiry date 09/2018 and its date of manufacture is 09/2014. She stated that the drug manufactured by Novadina Pharmaceutical Limited, London, United Kingdom was first was discovered in Cameroon. The other version of the fake drug was Quinine Sulphate 300mg with 100 Tablets per container; batch F4387, expiry date 11/18 and its date of manufacture is 12/14. She explained that the product was manufactured in India by CAD Pharm, and it was discovered in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Akinola advised Nigerians to be vigilant and report to the nearest National Agency for Food and Drug Administration office anywhere the drugs were spotted including hospitals and pharmaceutical shops. The ministry advised Nigerians to also report if they come ac the following GSM no +234-8037881120, +234-8055056727 and +234-8035902679. "If you are in possession of these products, please do not use them. "If you have taken this falsified product or if you suffer an adverse effect following its uptake, please seek immediate advice from a qualified healthcare professional and report the incident to NAFDAC.'' | ||
| Photos:Desmond Elliot surprises a homeless woman with a well furnished apartment Posted: 20 Aug 2016 11:58 AM PDT  "So I rehabilitated this bore hole a few months ago, and the woman in this picture apparently is homeless and lives there at that spot, she bought a generator to power the bore hole (she washes clothes for a living). Boy was I impressed? So I decided to give her a little surprise. She got a clean, fresh, room apartment with a television,gotv,fan, matress and chair ..a place to retire to after a days work. Congrats to her".   | ||
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| Posted: 20 Aug 2016 11:47 AM PDT Adeoti Adewale Anthony well known as Triple A, who hails from Iseyin Oyo State, was born & brought up in Sango Ota, Ogun state. The indigenous rapper, Triple A is the son of reputable business man FG Adeoti, Finance Manager of Dangote group of Company. A final year student of Industrial Relations & Personal Management (LASU), drops the visuals to his latest song entitled 'KOLAWOLE'. Download Link: http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/mt YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Us-judxB0V8 | ||
| Justin Bieber seen with a mystery girl in London Posted: 20 Aug 2016 11:43 AM PDT        | ||
| Ebonyi state gov suspends commissioner Posted: 20 Aug 2016 11:34 AM PDT  | ||
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| Ben Murray-Bruce's prayer for Nigeria Posted: 20 Aug 2016 11:22 AM PDT  | ||
| Posted: 20 Aug 2016 11:21 AM PDT  The project is targeted at fashion accessories designers aged between 16-25 years, who need financial support in terms of capital to grow their business and would also benefit from having their work displayed on an acclaimed fashion stage. The winner of the #FlexxYourCreativity contest will receive N150,000 to grow their business and will get a chance to accessorize the models at the Dare2Dream Season 3 Grand Finale in September. The second prize winner will get N100,000 and a ticket-for-two to the Grand Finale, while the third place winner will smile home with N50,000 and a ticket-for-two to the Grand Finale. To participate in the FCMB #FlexxYourCreativity contest, simply visit the website http://on.fcmb.com/FlexxYourCreativity-1to submit a picture of your work as an entry and invite your friends to vote for you! The entries with the highest votes will move to the next stage, so the more votes you get, the higher your chances of winning! Hurry though, as entry submission closes on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Speaking about the #FlexxYourCreativity contest, Divisional Head of Retail Banking, Mr. Olu Akanmu highlighted that the contest is designed to empower young Nigerians to become business owners. According to him "FCMB's Flexx is more than just an account. It is a lifestyle platform that offers Fun, Future and Banking. The reality is that more young people need encouragement to develop entrepreneurial skills which will allow them not only be financially independent, but also grow the economy by being employers of labour. We are optimistic that the #FlexxYourCreativity contest will encourage more people who have small businesses and need support to grow them."  On his part, the Group Head Corporate Affairs of FCMB Mr. Diran Olojo reiterated the commitment of the bank to helping its customers achieve their dreams. According to him "the FlexxYourCreativity contest is strongly in line with our commitment as a bank to empower our customers and help them achieve their aspirations. Without a doubt, the exposure this contest will give these young fashion designers cannot be quantified in monetary terms. We are glad to provide this support which will hopefully go a long way in helping these young Nigerians find their feet in business".  FCMB's Flexx proposition is targeted at young people who are actively seeking platforms which allow them to express their uniqueness, while building skills for financial success. A youth-centric banking product, Flexx is designed to meet the overall financial needs of young people within the age range of 18 and 25 years, where and how they want those needs met. This is summarized in the description of Flexx as "An app. A card. An account", which gives account holders the freedom to bank on the go using the Flexx Mobile App, as well as access relevant lifestyle and skills-building content. In addition, with their Flexx card, they can conveniently withdraw cash, make payments online and on Point-of-Sale machines and access exclusive discounts and freebies from Flexx partners. This interesting departure from the common market offering gives the account holder full access to "flexx" (a popular expression which means to "show off") and the opportunity to express a lifestyle that will be the envy of their peers who do not have Flexx accounts. | ||
| Nigeria wins its first medal as under 23 team beats Honduras 3-2 to win the Bronze medal Posted: 20 Aug 2016 02:17 PM PDT  Nigeria beat Honduras 3-2 to clinch the bronze medal. This is the only medal for Nigeria in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Congratulations!!! | ||
| Two suspected ritualists apprehended in Delta state Posted: 20 Aug 2016 10:57 AM PDT | ||
| Top MUA shares hilarious story about a lady who had her makeup done & refused to pay Posted: 20 Aug 2016 10:50 AM PDT  | ||
| Nigeria's 1st Olympic rower Chierika Ukogu resumes Medical School Posted: 20 Aug 2016 10:46 AM PDT    | ||
| Posted: 20 Aug 2016 03:53 AM PDT  Be on the look out for the 'Akoko Ikeji' (SZN II) collection of Bearded Genius apparel & more pop ups coming soon! You can still make orders for Bearded Genius apparel, accessories & our well sought out beard oils & balms. Simply call 090-9-GENIUS (+234 909 943 6487) Or Visit www.beardedgenius.org Instagram: @bearded_genius Made in 🇳🇬 for the 🌍                       | ||
| Blue Ivy's stare though (photos) Posted: 20 Aug 2016 03:46 AM PDT | ||
| Photos: One injured as car crashes into a building in Surulere, Lagos Posted: 20 Aug 2016 03:22 AM PDT | ||
| Photos/video: Woman stabs 'cheating husband' with knife in front of passers-by Posted: 20 Aug 2016 02:56 AM PDT  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. Watch the video after the cut...   | ||
| Flavour Signs On As FlatTummyTea with moringa Ambassador Posted: 20 Aug 2016 03:26 AM PDT  FlatTummyTea with moringa is packed with natural ingredients like moringa, oolong tea and cassia seeds to ensure losing belly fat is stress-free and effective! With every cup, the journey to flatter and sexier abs just got easy!    FlatTummyTea is made from completely natural ingredients and yes, it works! Call us today and place your order visit www.flattummytea.ng or call 09090607155, 09085653719, 09085653746, 09085653761, 09090607118, 09085653430 | ||
| Swimmer Ryan Lochte apologizes for 'lying' that he was robbed in Rio Posted: 20 Aug 2016 02:29 AM PDT | ||
| Tinubu, PDP and the Road to 2019 - by Dele Momodu Posted: 20 Aug 2016 02:28 AM PDT  Fellow Nigerians, you must be wondering what this title is all about. Please, calm down, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of Nigeria's iconic politicians, is not about to dump his party, APC, for PDP, the party he fought hard with others to sack from power just last year.The reason for bringing PDP into this article which largely concerns the Tinubu conundrum is very simple and straight-forward. PDP has suffered calamities upon catastrophes since General Muhammadu Buhari sacked President Goodluck Jonathan from office. It is hard to imagine, or believe, that a party that held Nigeria by the jugular for 16 solid years could attain meltdown so soon and almost disappear into oblivion. One would have expected PDP, despite its electoral misfortune, to provide a formidable opposition to APC and keep President Buhari on his toes but that has not been the case. APC has wasted no time in sending PDP to an early grave by throwing poisonous darts at it from every angle. The war against corruption has been a most veritable weapon with stupendous impact used by APC to scatter most of the PDP apparatchik to the winds. The strategy was to weaken them by showcasing the humongous corruption that was perpetrated and perpetuated during their reign. The PDP brand was thus obliterated in a jiffy. Many of their bigwigs confessed to nefarious and horrendous crimes of looting and brigandage. They coughed up or vomited incredible sums of cash. All entreaties and shouts of a vengeful witch-hunt against President Buhari fell on deaf ears. The more they screamed the more they were horse-whipped into submission and made to weep bitterly. As if that was not bad enough, PDP engaged itself in a war of attrition and became a house divided against itself. It was only a matter of time before it crumbled like the proverbial cookie does. Today, PDP has become its own worst enemy with the brickbats being thrown at one another by members of what used to be touted as the biggest political party in Africa. How are the mighty fallen! The aim of my piece this week is to attempt what I did in 2014 when I wrote a permutative article titled 'In Search of Mathematicians'. That was how I predicted a win for Buhari when many pundits still doubted such possibility. I intend to do so again in this column by painting a picture of what to expect in 2019. If you think that year is still far away, perish the thought. The battle for the next Nigerian Presidential election started as soon as the last one was lost and won. The hurly-burly of the elections had not yet settled down when the potential gladiators picked up their gauntlets in readiness for the next combat. The ruling party APC has suffered its own casualties as a result of its self-immolating wars of anticipation. What do I mean? The new men of power are already thinking ahead and wondering who may be too ambitious within their own fold. Any of such recalcitrant and ambitious rebels must be cut down to size, no matter his or her contribution to past victory and glory. Without mincing words, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is the first victim and he has suffered massive collateral damage on account of suspicion. APC itself has suffered almost fatally in the process. The only thing holding it together for now is the fact that it is the party in power and thus presumably has limitless opportunities to distribute largesse to the army of party operatives and their cronies. By this time next year, as this government enters its third year in power, reality would begin to set in and President Buhari will begin to discover and see original animals in human skin. I foresee and predict a re-alignment of political forces from 2017. President Buhari will be encouraged and persuaded to run a second term by those who are currently profiting from his government. It is only normal and it is their legitimate right. Nothing stops the President from seeking a re-election within our Constitution. The only snag is that many politicians are going to gang up against him because they see him as an outsider in politics who has benefitted from their massive support but in return has been messing things up for them. If the President remains stoically stubborn and refuses to play ball with politicians, he would have to fight dirty to win his ticket. It seems to me that he would have to do everything to retain the loyalty of one man by all means, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It is almost impossible for any candidate to become President of Nigeria without the overwhelming support of the Yoruba and their current generalissimo, Tinubu, in particular. Tinubu derives his stranglehold on power from his iron grip on Lagos. Lagos is a microcosm of Nigeria. Whoever controls Lagos owns the commercial nerve-centre of Nigeria, just like the California of America. Tinubu has been very lucky in that his anointed candidates, Babatunde Raji Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, have been very cerebrally successful. The current Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, is already set, after just one year in office, to surpass all expectations. According to impeccable sources, Buhari may therefore be forced to risk and pick Tinubu as his running-mate if push comes to shove. Tinubu's protégé, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, is the current Vice President, who comes with intimidating credentials but may not have enough political muscle to deliver enough votes to the kitty. The dilemma for Buhari is whether he should buck the trend set by his predecessors, starting from Shehu Shagari, and jettison his Vice President, especially when a cordial and mutually respectful relationship exists between them. In addition, Osinbajo has been doing exceedingly well and he is seen as one of the few shining lights of this Administration. There is also the fact that Prof Osinbajo is a highly regarded and esteemed senior Christian figure and the President has needed him to silence those detractors that consider him an Islamic fundamentalist. However, I believe that the controversy that could ensue from a potentially volatile Muslim/Muslim ticket may have been fixed substantially. Firstly, there is a precedent set by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola the acclaimed winner of the 1993 elections who picked a fellow Muslim, Alhaji Baba Gana Kingibe, as his running-mate and still won in Nigeria's freest and fairest election to date. Secondly, though Tinubu is a devout Muslim, his beloved wife is a hard-core Christian and a top-notch member of the same Redeemed Christian Church of God as the Vice President. Thirdly, there is the fact that Tinubu supported a Christian, Akinwunmi Ambode, as his anointed candidate for Governor of Lagos State, a deft move calculated to pacify those who may wish to foment religious crisis and conflagration then and in the future. Tinubu is believed by many to have served Nigeria meritoriously and selflessly by suppressing his own personal ambition for that of others and it is believed that the kingmaker deserves a chunky reward the next time around if he so desires. He is acknowledged as being one of the most knowledgeable leaders in Nigeria today and a lot of people feel that his background in business and politics could bail Nigeria out of the economic quagmire of the moment. He is known to be a practical politician who knows how to make the world better for most people. If the hawks succeed in getting Buhari to snub Tinubu because of his perceived threat to the President himself, the APC may split like PDP did before the collapse of the Jonathan Presidency. One potential candidate is hovering in the wings and that is the Turaki of Adamawa, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who has never hidden the fact that he wants the Presidency by all means. My next permutation is that the former Vice President and Tinubu who are two of the three most powerful and influential politicians in APC today (the third is Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki with his firm control of the Senate) may combine forces to thwart a Buhari re-election bid. They have been old allies since the time of Major General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua. If they join forces, it may therefore spell doom for those seeking the re-election of President Buhari. After the seeming lull in the Buhari-Tinubu love, it seems the recent appointments given to some of Tinubu's acolytes appear designed to assuage his feeling. But would this be sufficient to bury the combustive ambition of a man who believes he still has so much to give to his country? The third option which also involves Tinubu in the mix is one on which for a variety of reasons Buhari chooses not to run again. Without doubt, there are several other forces contending for power in case Buhari decides not to seek re-election. In this category, Tinubu's name still features prominently. No one can deny the ability of Tinubu to transform Nigeria the way he did in Lagos. It is presumed that Buhari may generously want to pay Tinubu back for the support he gave him. He may also want to leave a lasting legacy and shed the toga of an ethnic jingoist by handing over to a Southerner. If this happens, I foresee the visionary Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, a core Buhari loyalist, becoming Tinubu's running-mate, notwithstanding that this is another Muslim/Muslim ticket. Many APC loyalists believe this combination may fly. There is a fourth option and this is coming from the direction of PDP. The theory here is that PDP can still spring a surprise on Buhari and pay him back in his own coin. The PDP apologists believe the North has lost more under Buhari despite allocating many political appointments to the region. They are of the opinion that former President Jonathan did more for them and gave them access and respect than their own man Buhari who they accuse of being standoffish. This is the reason that many Northerners, apart from his kinsmen in the South South, have become the biggest promoter of PDP. In case you think Jonathan is dead and buried politically, perish the thought! He still holds the biggest ace in PDP. In fact, many in PDP today see him as their best candidate in 2019 because some of his transformation agenda are beginning to come to fruition. They are hoping and banking on Buhari becoming so unpopular that Jonathan would be sorely missed by Nigerians who would practically beg him to come back. The rising profile and the promotion of Jonathan in the international community is part of that systematic way of re-polishing, repackaging, redefining and preparing him for a return to power. Every attempt to smear him with a tar brush would be rebuffed by his die-hard loyalists who see Buhari as someone trying to kill any future role for Jonathan as Nigerian President. They are totally committed to ensuring that Jonathan is well protected between now and next year when serious politicking would have reached a crescendo again. The hope is that as a former civilian President, he can bounce back to power like President Mathieu Kerekou did in Benin Republic, when he returned in 1996 after quitting in 1991. Who knows tomorrow? | ||
| Kim K and her kids enjoy time in the pool during Mexican getaway Posted: 20 Aug 2016 02:07 AM PDT | ||
| The Place Opens A New Delicious Outlet at Maryland Mall Posted: 20 Aug 2016 02:01 AM PDT   So if what gets you salivating is the brand's famous smoked and peppered goat meat also known as Asun or its juicy jollof spaghetti garnished with vegetables or maybe it's the perfectly spiced yamarita; be rest assured that you'll find these and much more deliciousness at the new outlet located inside Maryland Mall. This new outlet joins The Place's chain of successful outlets which include Isaac John in Ikeja GRA, Adeola Odeku in Victoria Island, Admiralty way in Lekki Phase 1, Circle Mall in Jakande Lekki and Alausa opposite Ikeja City Mall. More outlets are already in the pipeline with Ogba and Akowonjo scheduled to be the next stop. For those of us in areas like Surulere and Festac, we are wondering when will it be our turn…..Well , we will be waiting… Thumbs Up to The Place.   | ||
| Buhari has not disappointed Nigerians- Ex president Obasanjo says Posted: 20 Aug 2016 01:56 AM PDT  "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 | ||
| Budget padding: Femi Gbajabiamila submits self to Police for investigation Posted: 20 Aug 2016 01:56 AM PDT  Although he was not mentioned in the petition submitted by the Embattled chairman of the House committee on Appropriation Jibrin Abdulmumin, Gbajabiamila in a statement he released said he submitted himself for investigations so that his name could be cleared from the allegations since he is also a leader in the House. Read his statement after the cut... I returned from the United States just yesterday after a three week break. I called the Speaker a day before my return to urgently fix a Principal Officers meeting so we could address the several allegations made by Hon Jibrin. At the meeting Speaker Dogara, Deputy Speaker Lasun , Chief Whip, Hon Ado Dogwa and Minority Leader, Hon Leo Ogor passionately and vigorously clearly stated their innocence. A prepared text was read and we all agreed to sign. For me as the Leader of the House I felt it was important to give them the benefit of doubt which in any case is what our constitution says. The decision to relieve Hon Jibrin was indeed a collective decision of which I was a part of. However I gave a caveat before the press release was signed, I made it clear to my colleagues in the leadership that because somehow my name had been sullied in all of this and fake documents and publications had been put out there in traditional and social media which stated I was also involved in the so called padding of the budget, that I would need to clear my name and that even though no petition was filed against me by Hon Jibrin and no invitation was extended to me by the police, I would be submitting myself on my own volition to the police for investigation. This is important to me as insinuations have been made from many quarters that I along with others were sponsoring Hon Jibrin. I have just this afternoon met with the police authorities for a proper and thorough investigation of my role if any in this whole bizzare episode. |
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