Kwara State Govt. Begins Construction Of Underpass To Decongest Traffic

Kwara State government has started the construction of a 3.7 billion Naira Geri-Alimi Split Diamond Underpass in Ilorin, the capital city.

The Governor of the State, Mr Abdulfatah Ahmed, said the underpass bridge was part of efforts to decongest traffic.

At the flag off ceremony, Governor Ahmed said the project, to be funded through the newly launched Kwara State Infrastructure Development fund (IF-K), is expected to be completed in 18 months.

The Governor, who toured the area on Wednesday, made his first stop at Geri Alimi roundabout in Ilorin in southwest Nigeria.

FG slams The Economist for its article about the ''Change Begins With Me'' campaign

The Economist, a UK based magazine, published an article few days ago in which it criticized the "Change Begins with Me Campaign" launched by President Buhari on September 8th. The article insinuated that President Buhari was planning to use the campaign to re-introduce his War against Indiscipline and in the long run tame Nigerians from freely expressing themselves.

We are already coming out of recession- Kemi Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, yesterday said Nigeria was already coming of the economic recession. Speaking at the end of a two-day National Council of Finance and Economic Development conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun state yesterday September 28th, Adeosun said the measures being taken by the Federal government is an indication that the economy is on its way out of recession.

Photos: Troops ambush Boko Haram terrorists

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on patrol yesterday, Wednesday, September 28th, came across some elements of Boko Haram terrorists at Bulabulin.
They engaged them in a fire fight that lasted for an hour. The troops killed 9 Boko Haram terrorists and wounded several others.

Daddy duty! Comedian Akpororo pictured carrying his daughter

Eye to eye contact picture. Baby saying "You are the best Dad" LOL. Nice pix.

Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin goes on dinner date with Bollywood star Esha Gupta

 Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin took top Bollywood actress Esha Gupta on a dinner date on Tuesday. Bellerin and the Bollywood actress, who he just met on Saturday when she came to watch Arsenal's game with Chelsea dined in Vanilla Black, a vegetarian restaurant in London, and were seen laughing and joking as they walked to the Arsenal defender's Mercedes-Benz C450.

Photos: President Buhari presides over Federal Executive Council meeting

President Buhari presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting held at the council chambers in the state house Abuja today September 28th.

Obasanjo Recommends Borrowing To Fix Nigeria’s Economy

A former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has advocated borrowing to finance critical sector of the nation’s economy, especially in the face of the current economic recession.

He gave the advice at the opening session of the National Council on Finance and Economic Development, held in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital with the theme ‘Enhancing Revenue Generation and Obtaining Best Value for Money in Expenditure’.

He explained that there was need to spend less on goods that the nation can do away with, earn more from the manufacturing sector and borrow to finance the economy.

Former Israeli President, Shimon Peres Dies At 93

A former Israeli Prime Minister and President, Shimon Peres has been reported dead at the age of 93, after two weeks of suffering a stroke.

Initially the condition improved, before it suddenly took a turn for the worst and he eventually died on Wednesday, after a long battle with his health.

Mr Peres was one of the last of a generation of Israeli politicians, present at the new nation’s birth in 1948.

He served twice as the country’s prime minister and once as president.

Blasts Kill At Least 17 In Baghdad

Three blasts killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 50 in predominantly Shi’ite Muslim districts of Baghdad on Tuesday, police and medical sources said.

A suicide bomber detonated his explosive vest in a commercial street in the eastern Baghdad al-Jadida area of the Iraqi capital, killing nine people and wounding more than 30, they said.

Another suicide attack hit a commercial street of Bayaa in western Baghdad, killing six and wounding 22, the sources said.

A roadside bomb exploded near a gathering of cattle herders and merchants in al-Radhwaniya, also in the same region, killing two people, they said.

US Election: Trump Attacks Clinton In ‘Hot Talk Showdown’

US Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, has clashed with her Republican co-contender, Mr Donald Trump, in a hot television debate late Monday night.

The duo traded words over jobs, terrorism and race in a ‘talk showdown’ that lasted till the early hours of Tuesday.

The debate, which could be described as the most watch in TV history, was said to be observed by an estimated 100 million persons.

It also turned personal, as the republican candidate accused his democratic rival of not having the right temperament to be the next American President.

'Trump will win', says professor who has predicted 30 years of presidential outcomes correctly

Professor Allan Lichtman, a distinguished professor of history at American University, Washington D.C, has correctly predicted the winner of every U.S presidential election since 1984 and has now said he is certain that Republican candidate Donald Trump will win the November 8 election and also explained how he came to the decision.

$15m: Patience Jonathan needs to apologise to Nigerians- APC

APC has asked Former First lady, Patience Jonathan to apologize to Nigerians following the recent discovery of $15 million found in five accounts in a company linked to her.

Be Strong And Of Good Courage, Osinbajo Urges Nigerians

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo, has called on Nigerians to persevere as the country wriggles out of its current economic crisis.

“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.

Mexicans Protest Against Same-Sex Marriage Proposal

Thousands of people in Mexico City have protested against a government proposal to legalize same-sex marriages, which they say would undermine traditional families.

Organisers said while they were not opposed to gay or lesbian rights, they want to defend family values and the institution of marriage.

The demonstrators have called for a meeting with President Enrique Pena Nieto to debate the issue.

Mexico is a predominantly Roman Catholic nation, where public opinion has been divided since May, when Mr Pena Nieto announced plans to change the constitution.

Tulsa Shooting: Police Charged With Manslaughter

U.S. officials say a police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black motorist in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been charged with manslaughter on Thursday.

Officer Betty Shelby shot and killed Terence Crutcher, 40, last week, while he was standing next to his broken-down car.

Court papers filed by Tulsa County said the officer escalated the situation and overreacted, while lawyers confirmed that if convicted, she faces at least four years in prison.

Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler told reporters that although she was charged, she was presumed innocent until a judge determined otherwise.

Aliko Dangote refutes death rumor, says "I am hale, hearty and alive"

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, took to his twitter handle to disregard rumor been spread by an online magazine, DW-TV3, that he died in Germany hours ago after a short illness. The business mogul is currently in South Africa and is hale and hearty. See the magazine post and Dangote's reply after the cut. 

Prominent Christian writer shot dead in Jordan after being charged with insulting Islam

A prominent Jordanian writer (Pictured left)  was shot dead by a suspected Islamist gunman (Right) on Sunday, September 25th, outside the courtroom where he was due to stand trial for insulting Islam by sharing a cartoon on Facebook.

 

Nahed Hattar, a 56-year-old intellectual from Jordan's Christian minority, was gunned down on the steps of a courthouse in Amman in what appeared to be a religiously motivated attack. 

Leaders Must Have Collective Unifying Direction – Yoruba Academy

The Yoruba Academy has suggested that one of the ways by which the country can overcome the current economic recession is when leaders have a collective and unifying direction, in an atmosphere of peace and security.

This was one of the conclusions at a forum put together by a confluence of Yoruba sons and daughters, to profer solutions to the current economic crisis.

The event which took place at the International Conference Center of the University Of Ibadan, saw Yorubas from all walks of life, come together to find ways of achieving unity, political cohesion and social justice.

22 Militants, Four Soldiers Die In Lokomani Attack

The Nigerian Army says its troops, on Sunday, repelled another attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.

The Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, revealed this in a statement on Sunday.

Suspected remnants of Boko Haram fighters numbering about attacked the troops’ location at Logomani along Dikwa-Gambarou road, Borno State, in a three waves attack using 36 Hand Grenades and Rocket Propelled Launchers.

Colonel Usman said: “Our troops fought gallantly and repelled the attack which lasted for about one hour.

Earth Tremor: El-Rufai Visits Kwoi, Assures Residents of Safety

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has visited Kwoi community in Jaba Local Government Area of the state, to commiserate with the residents following the earth tremor that occurred in the community last week.

The paramount ruler of the community, briefed the governor, who arrived the community in company of his deputy, Bala Bantex and other top government officials, on how the incident occurred.

This is the third after two other mini earth quakes had also occurred in the previous weeks.

El-Rufai condoled with the victims after meeting with residents at the palace of their traditional ruler.

PENGASSAN Threatens Strike Over National Assets Sale

A leading union of oil workers has threatened to shut down the country if the federal government carries out the plan to sell national assets as a way out of the current economic recession.

The oil workers under the aegis of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), described the plan to sell the national assets as a self-destructive move.

In a statement, PENGASSAN said that the plan, which is to solve short term financial obligations, is really aimed at handing over Nigeria’s collective common wealth to a few individuals.

Cossy Orjiakor bares her cleavage in new photos

Cossy puts her cleavage on display in new photos she uploaded new photos on social media.

E Money celebrates & shares cute photos of his son

5 Star Music CEO, E Money is celebrating his son Chukwuebuka, who turned 3 years old today. Sharing photos of the boy, E Money wrote:

"Wow, you’re growing up so quickly. You’re already 3 years old today my son chukwuebuka ! It just seems like yesterday you were 3 days old. Happy 3rd birthday! For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; Amen."

Navy Nabs Suspected ‘Notorious’ Niger Delta Militant

The Nigerian Navy has nabbed a suspected ‘notorious’ militant wanted since 2011 and also involved in pipeline vandalism, sea robbery and illegal oil bunkering.

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, working hard to safeguard the nation’s territorial waters and borders against coastal insecurity, illegal bunkering, piracy and pipeline vandalism, announced the arrest on Thursday.

Addressing reporters at the NNS headquarters in Warri Delta State, Commander Jik Dzunve said NNS Delta officials would continue to check the activities of militants in the oil-rich region.

If not for Buhari, Nigeria would have packed up by now- Ekiti state ex-governor, Segun Oni says

Former governor of Ekiti State now APC Deputy National Chairman, (South), Segun Oni, says Nigeria would have packed up by now if President Buhari had not come into office last year. He said this in a recent interview with Vanguard. Oni made the comment while reacting to insinuations that President Buhari and the APC are clueless on how to revive the ailing economy.

Return stolen assets stashed in your countries- Pres. Buhari tells United Nations

President Buhari yesterday told members of the United Nations to return stolen funds and assets that are stashed in their countries. He made the call while speaking at a session in the ongoing UN General Assembly currently holding in New York. 

Buhari's anti-corruption war is scaring away investors- Ben Murray-Bruce

According to Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, President Buhari's anti-corruption campaign is doing more harm to the economy than good as it's scaring investors from investing in the economy. He says the war against corruption has put fear in the minds of Nigerians that want to invest in a business that might attract the attention of the antigraft agency. He said this while speaking at the senate debate on the Economy during plenary yesterday September 22nd.

Buhari Elevates Response To Northeast Humanitarian Situation

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has approved a change in the management of the humanitarian crisis in the northeast, putting cabinet ministers in direct charge of sectoral coordination.

He said the decision was to ensure that the situation was confronted more effectively.

Before the President’s decision, sectoral coordination of the humanitarian situation was managed by director-cadre ministry officials.

The cabinet ministers will now be in charge of governmental response to the humanitarian emergency caused by Boko Haram insurgency in the north eastern part of Nigeria.

Fake Oil Producing Factory In Kwara Discovered And Sealed

Security agencies in Nigeria have discovered and sealed a factory producing fake engine oil off in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.

The discovery was made by the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in conjunction with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR).

According to officials of the agency, efforts of the two agencies to trace the buyers of the alleged fake engine oil led to the discovery of another location where adulterated petroleum products were being mixed.

The officials of the NSCDC led by their State Commandant, Pedro Ideba, were in Ogbondoroko in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State accompanied by the state Operations Controller of DPR, Mr Phillips Salvation.

Okocha, Kanu, Yobo, Tekno, Jamiacan internationals storm Teslim Balogun Stadium tomorrow for A Trip To Jamaica novelty match

The ‘A Trip To Jamaica’ Novelty match which is billed to take place tomorrow Saturday, September 24, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, will feature prominent EX Super Eagles players  such as the legendary Kanu Nwankwo, Jay Jay Okocha, Peter Rufai, Joseph Yobo, Mutiu Adepoju, Victor Ikpeba and Henry Nwonsu, who will be playing against Jamaican Ex Internationals like Deon Burton John, Lawrence James Hubert, and Kevin Lisbie who will be arriving the country today.

North Carolina Protest: 9 Injured, 44 Arrested In Second Night Of Charlotte

At least nine people were injured and 44 people were arrested during a second night of violent protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, the city’s police chief said on Thursday, following the fatal police shooting of a black man.

One man remained in critical condition after being shot late Wednesday, said Kerr Putney, the chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades to disperse demonstrators who looted stores and threw rocks, bottles and fireworks.

Officials initially said that the Wednesday victim was shot by a civilian, but on Thursday Putney acknowledged some claims he was shot by a law enforcement officer.

Samsung to announce new launch date for Galaxy Note7, commences replacement program

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. 

6 goals in 10 years, Mikel Obi says he wants to be the highest goalscorer in EPL this season

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.

FG files suit against Chevron, ENI, other oil firms over alleged undeclared crude cargoes

According to Reuters, the Federal government has filed a lawsuit against Italian energy firm ENI, U.S. major oil company, Chevron and other international oil firms over some crude exports, a government official said on Tuesday.

 “The claim dates back to last March and refers to a request to our subsidiary in Nigeria for a payment of about $160 million. 

The woman rumoured to be behind Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce speaks out, denies any affair, confirms she is pregnant

Marion Cotillard, the 40 year old actress who is rumored to be behind the divorce saga between Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt, is speaking out. The French actress took to her Instagram page to debunk the rumour that she was the cause of the couple's breakup, stating that she never had any affair with Brad and confirmed that she is pregnant with her second baby with her partner of 8 years, fellow actor, 43 year old Guillaume Canet. She wrote:

Fighting Further Buries Hopes For Syria Truce

Syrian rebels and pro-government forces battled each other on major frontlines near Aleppo and Hama, and air strikes reportedly killed a dozen people, including four medical workers, as a ceasefire appeared to have completely unraveled.

The renewed battles demonstrated the thin prospects for reviving a truce that collapsed into fresh fighting and bombardments on Monday, including an attack on an aid convoy which U.S. officials believe was carried out by Russian jets. Moscow denies involvement.

The U.N. Security Council was due to hold a high-level meeting on Syria later on Wednesday.

Palestinian Assailant With Knife Shot Dead In West Bank – Israeli Army

A Palestinian armed with a knife attempted to stab an Israeli soldier at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday and was shot and killed, the Israeli Army said.

The incident occurred at the entrance to Bani Na’im, a village to the west of Hebron that has been tightly secured by Israeli forces in recent months because of earlier attacks by Palestinians from the area.

The army said the assailant approached a checkpoint with a knife and attempted to stab a soldier. “Responding to the immediate threat, forces fired at the assailant, resulting in his death,” it said in a statement.

World Leaders Adopt New York Declaration For Refugees And Migrants

World leaders on Monday adopted the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, expressing their political will to protect the rights of refugees and migrants, save lives and share responsibility for large movements on a global scale

The New York Declaration was adopted at the United Nations General Assembly meeting currently ongoing in the United States.

By adopting the New York Declaration, Member States made bold commitments, including to start negotiations leading to an international conference and the adoption of a global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration in 2018, develop guidelines on the treatment of migrants in vulnerable situations and achieve a more equitable sharing of the burden and responsibility for hosting.

Berlin State Poll: Losses For Merkel’s CDU, Gains For AFD

The Political Party of Germany Chancellor, Angela Merkel, the CDU, has suffered historic losses in Berlin state elections.

It has been ousted from the state governing coalition with the centre-left social democrats.

Meanwhile the right-wing anti-migrant party alternative for Germany (AFD) made gains and will enter the state parliament for the first time.

Mrs Merkel’s popularity has waned since her decision in 2015 to allow more than a million migrants into Germany.

The CDU won 17.6% of the vote – its worst-ever result in Berlin.

Boko Haram: We’re Making Progress In De-Radicalisation Process, Buhari Says

President Muhammadu Buhari says that advances being made against Boko Haram insurgents in Nigeria’s northeast go beyond degradation through just force of arms.

At a bilateral meeting with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, in New York, on Monday on the sidelines of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Buhari said, “the de-radicalisation process is also going on, and we are achieving some measure of success.

“Even suicide bombing is becoming rare, as the local people are themselves rejecting indoctrination by the insurgents”.

Osinbajo Explains How Militants’ Activities Triggered Nigeria’s Economic Recession

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, says activities of the Niger Delta militants are the reasons the country is in its current state of recession.

Professor Osinbajo believes that no country can lose one million barrels of oil per day without suffering tremendously.

Nigeria’s economy had slipped into recession after a report of the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the nation’s GDP contracted by 2.06% in the second quarter of 2016.

The report came just as militant activities have resurged in the Niger Delta, causing the revenue of the nation which comes largely from crude oil sales to drop.

Linda Ikeji turns 36 today

The amazing woman known for blogging turns a year older today 19th of September. I believe she has been able to make an impact in her world, her 36th year is worth celebrating. Celebrate with her by wishing her Happy birthday. Mind you, you will be amazed by what she wishes for herself on her birthday.