NCAA To Meet Foreign Airlines Over Rejection Of Naira

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority says it will convene a meeting with foreign airline operators over their alleged rejection of naira payment for flight tickets.

The General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Mr Sam Adurogboye, on Tuesday confirmed that the NCAA had received complaints from some passengers.

Adurogboye said that the passengers had the right to make payments in naira.

He noted that the industry was facing some challenges, particularly the scarcity of foreign exchange and inability of foreign airlines to repatriate their funds.

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Drop To $24.74bn

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, says Nigeria’s foreign reserves have reduced from $26.51 billion in the second quarter of 2016 to $24.74 billion in September.

Udoma on Tuesday said this at the 57th annual conference of Nigerian Economic Society with the theme “the developmental state and diversification of the Nigerian economy”.

He said Nigeria had revenue and foreign currency concentration problems, adding that diversification was the only solution.

Journalists Face Accreditation Challenge In Edo

 

Less than 24 hours to Wednesday’s governorship election in Edo State, many journalists who had arrived the state for coverage of the exercise were yet to be accredited by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Many of the journalists besieged the commission’s headquarters in the state at Ikpoba Hill as early as 7am on today and have remained unattended to by officials the officials, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

After several hours of waiting and struggling to see the possibility of going through with the accreditation, most of them were referred to the state’s council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists for identification before they would be accredited.

India Seeks Greater Economic Cooperation With Nigeria

 

The Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari, has called for greater economic cooperation between his country and Nigeria, to enhance the economy of the two countries.

Noting that India was Nigeria’s biggest trading partner, Ansari, stated that the two countries have common aspirations to improve the socio-economic status of their citizens.

The VP said this during the inauguration of the chancery of the Indian High Commission on Monday in Abuja.

Look @ What They Did To This Lady After Breaking A Man’s Head During Football Match (Photos)

When have ladies become this violent? A female football supporter was arrested and embarrassed by angry youths after assaulting another football fan during an epic match at in Lusaka, Zambia. According to reports, the lady broke the guy’s head with a bottle after an argument on Saturday September 24, 2016 (yesterday) . 

These pictures which have gone viral online -are being trailed with mixed reactions.

See below;

Actor, Kalu Ikeagwu Purportedly Arrested And Released Over Purchase Of Stolen Phone

As per a report by Encomium magazine. On-screen character Kalu Ikeagwu who was abducted by gunmen in front of his home in the Ogba in Lagos around 3:40 yesterday Monday, September 26th, was really arrested by security agents taking after a robbery and crime case.
Kalu who got married in June this year, was grabbed by the police however was later released and returned home at around 8:30 pm.

Buhari’s biography Will Be Launch on October--Hudahuda

Biography on President Muhammadu Buhari will be launched on Oct. 3 at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.

The book, entitled “The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’’, is written by Prof. John Paden, a notable Don of International Studies, George Mason University, America.

The book, published by Hudahuda Publishing Company, chronicled the struggle and career of the President until May 29, 2016.

What You Need To No About Online Banking

Oline banking, also known as Internet banking, has become increasingly popular over the past decade. 

It is a great way to take control of your finances and an easy way to make sure you’re keeping up to date with payments, according to a report by https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk.

More than half of customers now avoid queuing up in bank halls by accessing their accounts directly from computers, tablets or smartphones. But how does it work and is it safe?

Buhari Is Too Corrupt To Be Trusted – Militants Allege As They Plot To Face Soldiers In Battle

The Urhobo militant group has accused President Buhari of insincerity in addressing the challenges of the Niger Delta region which has caused untold hardship on the people due to years of oil exploration.

Full scale hostilities may resume in the Niger Delta region owing to the lack of progress in the ceasefire agreement between the Federal Government and the nefarious Niger Delta militant groups.

Mary Remmy To Launch New Nollywood Entertainment Channel On Sky

Nollywood on-screen character and CEO of Rok Studios, Mary Remmy Njoku, as of late announced that her Nollywood Entertainment Channel will Launching on Sky in the UK on Thursday, September 29th, 2016.
Rok on Sky will be accessible on channel 344 as a free-to-view channel for all Sky subscribers - that is around 10 million homes in the UK. Showing amazing originals, Such as Single Ladies, Bloodline and Banks Chronicles, and in addition probably the most recent raving success movies, Walking Away, Aso Ebi and Forever.

Tinubu Wrong For Demanding Oyegun’s Resignation – Abayomi

Governorship aspirant  of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Dr. Tunji Abayomi, on Tuesday faulted the National Leader of the party, Senator Ahmed Tinubu over his call for the resignation of the National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.

Abayomi said Tinubu was wrong to have asked the national chairman to resign because the National Working Committee of the party upheld the result of the primary of the party held on September 3, 2016 in Akure .

Okorocha Appoints Wife As Chairman Of A Very Critical Committee In Imo

The influential Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has appointed his wife, Nkechi to chair the state’s amnesty committee.

Speaking at an event in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Monday, Governor Rochas Okorocha, has appointed his wife, Nkechi, to chair the state’s amnesty committee. 

While inaugurating the committee at Government House in Owerri, the governor charged its members to come up with programmes and ideas that would ensure the sustenance of the peace in the state.

Nigeria Has Liquidity Problem, Not Debt Crisis – Adesina

 

President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has dispelled the fears being expressed in some quarters about the country being in debt crisis.

He made the clrification while addressing State House Correspondents after a delegation of the bank met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Economic Management Team.

Adesina said the country was facing tough times but added that it was not in debt crisis but rather having liquidity problems.

Shettima Says Insurgents Are Merchants Of Fear,

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno on Monday said he was going ahead with the planned rebuilding of damaged buildings in spite of recent attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in some parts of the state.

Shettima stated this while interacting with newsmen in Bama, headquarters of Bama Local Government Area of the state.

Photos Of UNIABUJA Undergraduate Caught While Trying To R*pe Female Student Over N400 Recharge Card Gift

A male student of University of Abuja has landed in trouble after he tried to r*pe a female student after sending her N400 recharge card.

A horny undergraduate of University of Abuja has landed in trouble after he was caught red-handed trying to r*pe a female student. 

Nollywood actress Dorothy Njemanze posted the story on her Facebook wall.

Mercy Aigbe-Gentry Expresses Her Love For Majid Michel As He Adds A Year

Mercy Aigbe-Gentry took to Instagram to acknowledge and celebrate Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel as he included a year a fews days back.

She wrote;

"Happy birthday to my best Actor in Africa!… .one actor i cherish and regard so much! Can't wait to be on a set with you @majidmichelmm… .Have fun and respect"

Mrs Ambode -- Seeing Pupils Without Shoes Is Heartbreaking

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, says seeing children going to school without shoes is heartbreaking.

She spoke on Monday in Lagos at the launch of “Project Bright Steps” – her initiative established to address such problems and focus on children’s social welfare, education and healthcare.

She said, “Wearing shoes is not a luxury, but a necessity. It is heartbreaking to see some of our children going to school without shoes.

Wow ‘Dangote Refinery Will Create 300,000 Jobs’

 

The Dangote Industries Limited $17 billion refinery project will create over 300,000 direct and indirect jobs by the first quarter of 2019, the Chief Operating Officer, Mr Olakunle Alake, has said.

Alake on Monday said that the refinery, petrochemicals and fertiliser plants were in one location.

He said the project would be the single largest stream in the world.

Wonderfule--Man Arraigned For Killing His Daughters

Okoja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded a 29-year-old applicant, Anyaogu Samuel in prison for allegedly killing his two daughters.

The accused was brought to the court by the police for allegedly killing his nine months old daughter, Chinoso, and two-year-old Miracle.

The police prosecutor, Sgt. Tuesday Ganagana, told the court that the children were killed on December 25, 2015 and January 1, 2016.

Daniel Ademinokan Said “God Brought Stella Damasus Into My Life”

For one who walked out of his marriage and eloped with another woman abroad, not a few fans and colleagues now wonder at Daniel Ademinokan and his partner, actress Stella Damasus’ stance on righteous living.

Ademinokan, a Nollywood movie director, was married to actress Doris Simeon and the union produced a son.

Oshiomhole TalksTtoo Much, People Have Abandoned Him – Igbinedion

        A former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE, speaks about the corruption allegations against his eight-year administration and the forthcoming governorship election in the state

Why have you been silent on the political developments in Edo State?

EFCC Loses Case Against Human Rights Lawyer, Adegboruwa

The High Court of Lagos State, presided over by Justice A. Opesanwo has set aside and vacated the interim order of forfeiture by which the house and property of one Mr. Jonathan Udeagbala, was purported to have been attached by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in August 2012.

In May, Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, was charged to court for allegedly dealing in property forfeited by order of court to the Federal Government through the EFCC.

Kylie Jenner Shows Off Her Boobs & Hourglass Figure In New Sexy Lingerie [Photos]

 

19 year old cosmetics entrepreneur Kylie Jenner took to her Instagram and Snapchat on Thursday night to show off how boobilicious she's become and also show off her hourglass figure while wearing a pink lingerie. More photos after the cut...

Okiemute Wins MTN Project Fame Season 9

Season 9 of MTN Project Fame West Africa has come to an end and it was Okeimute that took the enviable first prize.
For the closing gala, Okiemute performed Phyno‘s hit song
“Fada Fada”. She claimed the N5m prize, an SUV, and a recording contract worth millions of Naira.
The first runner up was Elizabeth, who performed Tiwa Savage‘s “Standing Ovation”. She got N3m and a saloon car.

Fighting Corruption Is My Primary Assignment — Buhari

         President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday that fighting corruption remains his primary assignment.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, quoted Buhari as saying this while addressing the media on his activities at the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday.

He also noted that “fighting corruption remains of prime importance to our administration,” adding that the campaign was already yielding positive gains including significant stolen assets recoveries.

Photos: Pres. Buhari Meets With French President At UN General Meeting

President Buhari had a bilateral meeting with French President Francoise Hollande shortly before attending a session at the ongoing UN General Assembly last week September 20th. More photos after the cut.

Crazy Not Love Man Drinks Poison After His Wife Dumped Him For Her Ex-boyfriend In Abuja

         A man has ended his life in dramatic fashion after drinking otapiapia (local poison) because his wife dumped him for her ex-boyfriend in Abuja.
The man in his mid-30s identified as Godwin left relations,
friends and neighbours in shock over the matter. According to Dailytrust, the victim, from Cross River State, lost his first wife sometimes ago and thereafter got hooked to the latest one who, he claimed, her uncaring behaviour made him to drink a poisonous substance called Otapiapia.