U20 W’Cup: Flying Eagles arrive in New Zealand.

Nigeria’s U20 national team has arrived in New Zealand for the 2015 Fifa U20 World Cup which begins on May 30.

The African champions left their training camp in Nurnberg on Sunday and flew via Frankfurt on a hectic 25-hour flight across three continents before arriving in New Plymouth.

The 28-man delegation, including 18 players and 10 officials, landed in Ðubai from Frankfurt on Monday morning before heading to Melbourne, Australia.

They later connected to Auckland, the capital of New Zealand from Australia after being airborne for 18 hours 35 minutes on Tuesday morning.

At the Auckland International Airport, the Flying Eagles team was joined by Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho.

They flew together to New Plymouth where they will play their preliminary matches.

The Nigerians will camp at the Quality Hotel Plymouth International and will continue final preparations with their first training scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 13:00 local time (Tuesday midnight in Nigeria).

Manu Garba’s lads have been drawn against Brazil, Korea DPR and Hungary in Group E.

Nigeria, the African champions will begin their campaign for glory against Brazil on June 1 in New Plymouth.

Graphic pic: Young man allegedly murdered by Ogoni youth in PH yesterday.

A young man named Tamuno Nelson Yudes was reportedly attacked with a machete and killed by Ogoni youth while he was passing through Eteo in Port Harcourt yesterday May 25th.

His brother is telling the story on Twitter.

See more tweets and Tamuna's corpse after the cut. But why would these youths do this nah? Why? May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Jonathan did not starve EFCC of funds - EFCC

Press statement from the EFCC denying that GEJ starved the commission of funds...

The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been drawn to a report in The Sun newspaper of Tuesday, May 26, 2015, entitled, Jonathan Starved EFCC of Funds- Lamorde, in which the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr.

Ibrahim Lamorde was quoted as indicting the out-going Jonathan administration of poor performance.

The Commission takes exception to this report which is pure fabrication by the author for reason best known to him.

In the first place, Lamorde who is currently out of the country did not speak with the media and could not have made the comments attributed to him by The Sun newspapers.

The occasion that provided the basis for the false report by The Sun was a media briefing by Mr.

Wilson Uwujaren, spokesperson of the EFCC, who addressed more than 40 journalists from over 30 media organizations at the Commission’s monthly media briefing in Abuja on May 25, 2015.

At no time during the event did Uwujaren comment on the performance or lack of it, by the Jonathan administration let alone accusing it of poor performance or starving the Commission of funds.

He was only asked a question on the Commission’s view on the focus which the in-coming Buhari administration places on the fight against corruption, to which he responded that the Commission, like most Nigerians who are bothered about the problem of corruption, welcomes the focus which he believes will further empower the EFCC in the pursuit of its mandate of fighting economic crimes and corruption.

It is a great disservice to society when journalists fabricates and twist issues to serve motives that are not altruistic.

Dettol, NMA, team up against sub- standard products

Leading Health and Hygiene brand Dettol, from the stables of RB Nigeria Limited reiterated its commitment to combat sub-standard products in Nigeria during the 55th Annual Delegate Meeting and Annual General Conference 2015 of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)which held last week at Ibadan, Oyo State.

Over the years, Dettol, has consistently partnered with government and statutory bodies within the health sector including NMA , Ministry of Health, NAFDAC and local governments to educate consumers about the best hygiene practices and contribute to the health and wellbeing of Nigerian families for the last 50 years.

Speaking at the NMA conference 2015 tagged

‘The Nigerian Health Sector: Current Trends, Burning Issues and what the future holds, Dettol’s keynote speaker and Member of Global Hygiene Council, Dr. Nneoma Idika pointed out that the influx of grey markets, fake, cheap and poor quality products formed some of the burning issues in the Health Sector.

“For improved healthcare delivery in Nigeria, proper coordination of these burning issues is expedient.

Intervention strategies should include private public partnerships to combat the menace of sub-standard products.

RB Nigeria limited via its number one health and hygiene brand, Dettol is championing this course through the Anti-Cheapie Campaign against suboptimal foods, drugs, antiseptics, cosmetics in Nigeria.”

Dr. Nneoma stated Providing the rationale behind Dettol's campaign against sub-standard products, Marketing Director, RB Nigeria Limited Mr.

Oguzhan Silivrili stated ‘We are focused on educating Nigerian families about the need to embrace gold standard protection against germs.

Every day in the market, we see newly introduced sub-standard, non-certified antiseptic and mainly imported products which does not deliver the optimum germ killing benefit to Nigerian families; as Dettol we are saying Nigerians should not take this type of risk with their loved ones”.

Commending RB Nigeria limited on the anti- cheapie initiative, Vice President 1, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Titus Ibekwe stated, ‘ Dettol is doing a great job, it is important to emphasize on quality and not on costing because using sub- standard products become more costly on the long run’.

I Go Save pays hospital bill for some children born in May

In the spirit of giving back to the society, ace comedian Igosave gave out cash to support hospital bills of some children born in May, 2015 at a hospital to mark his birthday which was last week.

About 20 children benefited from his kind gesture and he was prayed for by mothers of the children.

APC denies Bukola Saraki's tweet, says they never zoned Senate Presidency to North Central

It appears APC is having a silent battle over who becomes the next senate President. Two hours ago, Senator Bukola Saraki who is gunning for the seat of the Senate president, tweeted that the party had reaffirmed its position to zone the seat of the Senate Presidency to the North Central.

A few minutes ago, his claim was refuted by a statement released by the party's National Secretary Mai Mala Buni, which was shared on the Facebook wall of Kaduna governor-elect, Nasir El Rufai.

Recall that the National Leader of the party, Bola Tinubu had told press men last week that the party will not be zoning the position of the Senate Presidency and that they will not compromise merit during the process for the emergency of a Senate President.

See Saraki's tweet and APC's statement after the cut...

Peak Celebrates 60 years of Nourishing Goodness

Nigeria’s foremost dairy company, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC celebrates its top brand, Peak milk at 60.

The colorful milestone celebration of 60 years of nourishing goodness was staged inside the magnificent Zinnia hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday, 23rd of May 2015.

The event was well attended by consumers from all walks of life including top personalities from the media, children and notable celebrities led by former Nigeria international and Olympic Gold medalist, Kanu Nwankwo.

The Managing Director, FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Mr. Rahul Colaco described Peak as “a truly Nigerian iconic brand’’.

In his opening speech, Colaco expressed happiness and appreciation of Nigerian’s loyalty to Peak milk and “particularly those who have come from far and near for the celebration of 60 years of nourishing Nigeria with quality dairy nutrition.’’

He said, “since the presence of Peak in the Nigerian market, the brand has continued to grow despite several changes in the market.

Peak’s success is attributed to two things: First, a singular focus, which is to nourish Nigerians with quality dairy nutrition in order to reach their Peak.

Second, continually exploring ways to stand out of the crowded shelf and touch our consumers through every stage of their lives.

Peak has won industry recognition as an innovative and trendsetting brand that delivers superior dairy nutrition across life-stages.

The Brand’s positive results and success is about connecting with our Consumers, supporting our Business Partners and communities to pursuing their aspirations and reach for their Peak! Every Nigerian grew up with Peak; Nigerians are still growing with Peak and without Nigerians, there won’t be 60 years of Peak milk, the iconic brand that has served the good people of Nigeria from generation to generation.”

Colaco opened the stage for an evening of classic entertainment by adding that “tonight is special! Let's capture some magical moments, let's create happy memories and let's surround ourselves with laughter and friendship.’’

There was comedy by ace entertainer, Gordons, dance drama and an electrifying presentation of “the foremost symbols and connotation of the Peak elements.”

It was an exciting journey into the visual world of Peak, exploring the various symbols on the pack-River, Mountain, Canoe and Palm Tree.

This pulsating and captivating story was presented in a fascinating piece of music-drama.

Guests were also taken through the story of Peak Yesterday, Today and the Future helping Nigerians achieve their dreams.

There were also the inspiring stories of those who came, saw and conquered with Peak.

The story of Madam Ajoke Okusanya, who rose from a petty trader to a Keu Business Partner Peak; the amazing story of popular female artiste, Yemi Alade, was also a key highlight.

Yemi Alade, the sensational “Johnny” crooner, won the first edition of Peak Talent Show in 2009 and told the world she would never have become a musician without the Peak Talent Show platform.

‘’I actually wanted to get my B.Sc, get a job, settle down and live a private life until the Peak Talent Show came up and the rest as you can see is history”, she said.

The Marketing Director, Mr. Tarang Gupta in his closing remarks emphasized that the introduction of Peak in Nigeria 60 years ago gave the people “an experienced of a new beginning with sharper minds, stronger body and matchless opportunities to bring out the best in them and reach for their peak.

This is the inspiring story of Peak in Nigeria.”

He added that the story of the Peak brand is about Nigeria and the Nigerian people.

“It’s your story, the story of the generations before you and the generations that will come after you.

This is the celebration of our great past, happy present and brighter future.’’ “To Peak, there’s greatness in everyone.

It lives in us.

All we have to do is believe in it, work hard at it and we will surely achieve it.

Peak at 60 is a celebration of your story, my story, our story and the story of our great nation, Nigeria.” He concluded.

About FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC has been a necessary part of most Nigerian homes since 1954 through its iconic brand Peak Milk.

Our Company is a multinational manufacturing company and an affiliate of Royal FrieslandCampina of The Netherlands, one of the largest dairy cooperative in the world.

We are the makers of Peak, Three Crowns and Friso brands of milk in Nigeria.

Over the years, FrieslandCampina WAMCO has maintained leadership of the Evaporated milk market with its Peak brand.

Guided by an inspiring mission, Nourishing Nigeria with quality dairy nutrition, we are unwavering in the provision of quality, nutritious milk products to Nigerians.

To further increase its local content and support Federal Government’s initiative to grow the Agriculture sector, FrieslandCampina WAMCO pioneered the Dairy Development Program (DDP) in August 2010.

This is gradually developing into a full national program as the Company is dedicated to making the initiative a success by ensuring the transfer of Technology Know-How on milk production to Nigerian farmers.

The Company plans to further train and consult with farmers, with the support of the Government.

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC will maintain its No.

1 position as the nation’s leading milk manufacturing Company by investing in its people, products and projects and by being an excellent corporate citizen.

PDP expels Ararume, 19 others for alleged anti-party activities in Imo

The Imo State Chapter of the PDP has expelled Senator Ifeanyi Ararume and 19 others from the party over alleged anti-party activities during and after the 2015 general elections.

In a statement signed by state party chairman, Chief Nnamdi Anyaehie, the party said after a full scaled investigation carried out, the expelled members were found guilty and expelled accordingly.

"After a full and exhaustive deliberation on the reports of the activities of the underlisted persons against the interest of our great party in the just-concluded general elections whose actions openly evidenced gross anti-party activities, the state executive committee at its meeting of Monday, May 24, 2015 accepts the report and recommendations and accordingly expels the under-listed from the party.” the statement read Others expelled include Jerry Chukwueke, Humphrey Anumudu, Gibson A. Njemanze (Oyiga), C. Y. Amako, Azubuike Ekwegh, J.I.J Njoku and Stan Nzekwe, Kingsley Ononuju, Ethelbert Okere, Jones Uzoka, Nkem Nwankwo, Independence Ogunewe, Prof.

Nnamdi Obiaraeri, Bethel Zimako, a Lawyer, Ogbuagu Celestine Uwakwe, Dr. J. C. N.

Harcourt, Sunny Heart Ibe and Jephy Ojinika.

Meet With Sheffield Hallam University In Ibadan To Discuss Your UK Education.

Want to study in one of UK’s best modern Universities? Meet Sheffield Hallam University’s Nigerian representative in Ibadan for a face-to- face conversation about course options, available scholarships and the excellent facilities and support available.

The University, located in the city of Sheffield, UK, is also offering £3,000 automatic fee discount to students living in Nigeria and applying for undergraduate and masters courses starting in September and January.

Nigerian students warn SA President Jacob Zuma to stay away from Nigeria

Nigerian students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students has warned South African President, Jacob Zuma, not to come to Nigeria for the inauguration of President-elect Buhari following what they described as his poor handling of the xenophobic attacks on some Africans including Nigerians in his country in April.

According to the student body, the failure of the South African President to apologize to Nigerians after the attacks is distasteful.

The students expressed their anger in a statement signed by its President, Tijani Usman.

The statement in part reads

“We wish to advise the South African President (Jacob Zuma) to rather stay at home and address burning issues, rather than embarking on a visit that is the least desirable.

The South African President’s failure to apologise to Nigeria for the losses the country and our citizens incurred during the xenophobic attacks on foreigners leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.

There is therefore, no point felicitating with a people who clearly do not matter much to you.

President Zuma’s visit will only amount to pretence.”

On Saturday May 23rd, Frances Udukwu beat out 17 other contestants to emerge the first ever winner of the Miss Nigeria USA beauty pageant which held in New York.

Frances is a 25 year old graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health and Health care Systems Management from Temple University and currently has a career as a health care consultant.

Congrats to her.

From L-R Ty Hunter, Beyonce's personal stylist, Joy Ikedinma, who is the director of the Miss Nigeria USA pageant.

Pope Francis says he hasnt watched TV since 1990

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who has made waves of connections reaching out to disaffected Catholics and insisting on making the poor a top priority, hasn't watched TV since July 15, 1990, he revealed in an interview published in the Argentinian newspaper La Voz del Pueblo.

The pontiff did not reveal why he gave up watching TV, except to say he decided it wasn't for him, before promising the Virgin Mary he wouldn't watch again.

That promise has kept him from watching his favorite soccer team, Buenos Aires-based San Lorenzo, but he told the paper a member of his Swiss Guard tells him the scores and keeps him up to date on the standings.

Pope Francis said he really misses the tranquility of just walking the streets.

The Pope concluded that he would like to be remembered as a "good guy" who tried to do good".

NUPENG- Fuel scarcity will continue to be part of Nigeria’s socio-economic problem

National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG National President, Mr.

Igwe Achese, at a briefing in Lagos, yesterday said fuel scarcity will continue to be part of Nigeria’s socio- economic problems if certain things are not fixed like if the country’s refineries remain grounded, importation of petroleum products continues, subsidy persists, deregulation ignored and depot not rehabilitated.

Achese in his speech blamed the current scarcity of fuel on Lagos State government, who he said gave tanker drivers 24 hours, instead of the two weeks they asked for, to leave Oshodin-Apapa Expressway. He said:

“We are not on strike.

It was just a withdrawal of services.

I directed that the trucks stay away to avoid violence.

“Even when the tankers were out of the roads, trailers took over which means it is not our problem.

“We work and pay our taxes in Lagos.

It is unfortunate that they do not consider it good enough to create a corridor for us just as they did for Bus Rapid Transport, BRT.

“As long as government refuses to do the needful, fuel scarcity will continue to be part of this country.

“To stop it, our refineries must be put in order, railways working, the downstream sector deregulated, subsidy removed and depot rehabilitated.”

Photo of US marine and his bride praying before wedding goes viral

U.S. Marine Cpl. Caleb Earwood wanted a moment to pray with his bride-to-be Maggie before their wedding ceremony on Saturday.

Now the photo of the couple holding hands in prayer has gone viral.

The ceremony was about to start in Asheville, N.C., when Caleb went to the cabin where Maggie was preparing for the wedding ceremony.

The couple then joined their hands around a corner to not break the tradition of the groom seeing his bride before the altar.

"They hid me in a room and he stepped up on the stairwell and he stuck his hand out and I grabbed his hand," Maggie Earwood told ABC News.

Caleb prayed for the couple's marriage, asking that their union be strong enough to serve as an example for young couples, as Maggie held back tears.

"It broke me down," Maggie said, "to know that we felt the same way about God.

It just made me happy."

The incredible moment was captured by wedding photographer Dwayne Schmidt, who later uploaded it to his Facebook page where it received an overwhelming positive response.

"Beautiful picture. It brought tears to my eyes.

The bride is showing some raw emotion and love.

You captured how affected she was by his words!!!!" wrote one Facebook commenter.

"This is a great way to start on a journey together," wrote another.

"So many people are emailing me," Schmidt said, "saying thank you for sharing this.

It's what America is supposed to be about."

The couple is currently on honeymoon until they return to Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C., where Caleb is based.

Haliru Bello emerges acting PDP BoT chairman

A former Minister of Defence, Dr.

Haliru Bello, on Monday emerged the acting Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Bello, who was also a former acting national chairman of the party, replaces Chief Tony Anenih who resigned from office last week.

The decision to make Bello the acting chairman of the PDP BOT was taken at a meeting held inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He was said to be the only nomination made at the meeting.

The meeting which started at about 9.05pm and presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan had Vice President Namadi Sambo; President of the Senate, David Mark; and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, in attendance.

Other members who were in attendance at the time the meeting started included the BoT secretary, Walide Jubril; Mrs. Josephine Anenih, Dr.

Haliru Bello, Prof.

Tunde Adeniran, Ibrahim Mantu, Prof.

Jerry Gana, and Senator Hope Uzodinma among others.

Although Anenih was sighted at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, venue of the meeting, before it started, he was not inside the hall at the time Jonathan declared it opened.

Soldiers take over Capital Oil, load drums with fuel

Officials of the Nigerian Army on Monday took over the Ojodu Berger outlet of Capital Oil, buying petroleum products in drums, after scaring away thousands of consumers.

The armed personnel came in the guise of maintaining peace and order, but they soon abandoned their primary responsibility for fuel racket.

They shoved, maltreated and sent away those who were on queue to be attended to, thereby gaining access to have their drums loaded with fuel.

As of press time, the unregistered white Isuzu truck they use for the ‘deal’ had visited the filling station for the fourth time.

The fourth truck was being loaded as of 8:50pm.

The vehicle, on each visit, left with at least 14 drums and dozens of gallons filled with fuel.

The helpless consumers, some of who slept at the filling station, suspected the soldiers were feeding the growing Lagos black market with the product.

The military officials who were fully dressed had taken over the only two pumps that dispensed the Premium Motor Spirit.

Those who protested the act were beaten and given scares on their bodies.

Meanwhile, consumers, who had spent the entire Monday at the filling station without getting the product to buy, had described the announcement by Ifeanyi Uba as a publicity stunt.

By 9pm on Monday, not more than a hundred cars left the station with fuel.

Besides the military, officials of the Nigeria Police Force and black market dealers took over the show while thousands of motorists who had crowded the place since 5am were abandoned.

Kris Jenner hopes for romance between Kendall Jenner and Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton

This Kris Jenner sha, lol. According to the Sun, an insider close to Kris Jenner said Kris hopes that Formula 1 race star Lewis Hamilton would date her 19year old daughter Kendall.

'She really wants Kendall to date him.

Lewis and Kris have become friendly in recent months and she thinks he's perfect for her daughter.

'Kendall usually goes for bad boys like Chris Brown and Justin Bieber so Lewis could be a good influence on her.' Couple of days ago, it was rumoured that Hamilton was dating Kendall's BFF, Gigi Hadid 20, who put on a cosy display with the racing driver at the Monaco Grand Prix, as he placed his arms tenderly around her.

Now just because Kendall was spotted wearing Lewis Hamilton's huge gold chain around her neck in Monaco, dating rumors between 2 of them have surfaced.

Striking Anambra judiciary workers lock out tribunal judges

Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Anambra State chapter, on Monday resumed its strike. Before 8am, officials of the union had barricaded the entrance to the state judiciary complex in Awka, the state capital, and locked out users of the premises.

Among those locked out were judges of the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal holding their sittings at the complex.

Litigants and lawyers were seen outside the court compound discussing the development.

The judiciary workers in the state suspended their strike in March after an agreement with the state government to pay them their demands accordingly.

But the workers, in a communique, said government had reneged on the agreement it had with the union and that they had no option than to embark on strike again.

A lawyer, Okili Akirika, who spoke with our corespondent at the judiciary complex on Monday, condemned government’s attitude to the agreement it had with the workers.

He said, “Every responsible government is under legal and moral duty to make sure that legitimate agreements are honoured and kept. “Now that JUSUN is being compelled by circumstances beyond its control to resort to resumption of the strike because government failed, refused or neglected to comply with its own side of the agreement, that shows irresponsibility on the part of government.

“Anambra state government should rise up to its social and legal obligations.

It becomes more worrisome when it is realised that it is even a judiciary pronouncement on the autonomy or independence of the judiciary that has led to this strike.

“Why can’t a court action, court ruling or judgment be obeyed and respected?”

Dead body on Ikotun Road

There is a dead body that has been lying in front of Oando Filling station on Ikotun Road, Ilepo bus stop for about two days now.

No one knows how it got there or what happened to the man.

After the corpse began to swell, some people covered it with a cloth.

Please the right agency should go remove the corpse from there before it begins to smell.

Pics from former Delta soap girl Nora Penawou's 40th birthday party

The beautiful First Delta Soap Model celebrated her 40th Birthday in London with friends, family and celebrities at the Hilton Hotel in London.

Nora is pictured above left with Victoria Inyama and right with former Miss Nigeria, Sylvia Edem Emechete.

Mario Balotelli thanks Liverpool fans with bizarre instagram photo

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has scored just one premier league goal since he arrived at the English club so Liverpool fans are not particularly happy with him.

But yesterday, he shared this bizarre instagram photo to thank the club's fans for their support this season.

The image shows the footballer overlooking Wembley stadium with chains attached to his hands in a dungeon.

He wrote "Thanks to Liverpool fans for this year .... I'm loading for next season.

Aww..Femi Fani-Kayode sends birthday shout out to his girlfriend on twitter

Aww, how sweet is this? Fani-Kayode and Precious Chikwendu have been dating for a few months now and they live together at his home in Abuja.

I hear the former minister is planning to marry the beauty queen.

Good for them!

I’ve nothing to hide, my records are intact – Aliyu

Niger State Governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, on Monday said that he is ready for probe by the incoming administration in the state.

Aliyu said his records since 2007 to date are intact and are available for anybody, who is interested in going through them.

He spoke in Minna, the state capital, during the inauguration of the new legislative quarters at Three Arms Zone, Eastern bye-pass, Minna.

The governor said, “I have advised all my commissioners to keep all their flimsy notes and ensure that the records are handy.

In case they are asked any question by the incoming administration, they should be ready to answer.

“For me, I have all my records and I am prepared to answer any question.

I said even in my dream, if you ask me the right questions, I will give you the right answers.

But if you ask me questions, thinking you want to disgrace me, you will end up disgracing yourself.

“We are ready for any question that maybe asked, either by the way we spent our money or by the way we did certain things.

“Yes, mistakes may have been made, but I have asked every ministry and every Commissioner and every parastatal to be prepared.

There are ways to correct mistakes.

If you leave mistake without telling us or chop without our knowledge, when they call you, don’t ask me, answer your question yourself.”

Earlier, the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Dr. Peter Sarki, said the 37 units of the legislative quarters were constructed in phases at the cost of N1.74bn He said the contracts for the road construction within the estate and other infrastructure were terminated due to poor performance of the contractors and advised the incoming administration to complete the project.

Osinbajo misrepresented facts on debt profile – PDP

MAY 25, 2015 : JOHN ALECHENU, ABUJA Leave a Comment The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday said Vice President-elect, Prof.

Yemi Osinbajo, misrepresented facts on the state of the nation’s economy.

The party specifically faulted Osinbajo’s claims on the correct status of the nation’s government debt stock.

It alleged that the misinterpretation was part of a ploy by the incoming All Progressives Congress administration to discredit the PDP.

This was contained in a statement by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh.

Metuh criticised the Vice President-elect for failing to be bold and honest enough to also inform the nation that the bulk of the $63.7bn debt was incurred by APC states.

He said, “It is indeed unfortunate that the Vice President-elect, who has the details of the debt stock, chose to be economical with the truth and to mislead Nigerians just to discredit the current PDP- led administration and rationalise APC’s unpreparedness for governance.

“Prof. Osinbajo is aware that the $63.7bn is made up of external and domestic debts belonging not only to the Federal Government but to federal and state governments and accumulating since the 1960s.

Yet, he deliberately misrepresented the facts to give the unsuspecting public the impression that the amount was exclusively incurred by the current Federal Government. “Perhaps the Vice President-elect avoided the details so as not to expose the fact that the APC- controlled Lagos State has the highest external debt stock of $1,169bn as well as the highest domestic debt stock of N278.86bn.”

The PDP further stated that it found it unacceptable and unstatesmanlike for the Vice President-elect to attempt to mislead Nigerians into believing that the total federal debt component was accumulated under the President Goodluck Jonathan-led administration.

It said it was on record that a greater chunk of the amount was inherited.

Pic: Masturbating men ‘will find their hands pregnant in the afterlife’- Muslim televangelist

A Muslim televangelist, Mücahid Cihad Han has set Turkish social media aflame by claiming that a man would meet his masturbating hand 'pregnant in the afterlife' and is 'asking for its rights.

Lol Self-styled televangelist Mücahid Cihad Han dived into some delicate matters on May 24 when he answered his viewers’ questions on private television station 2000 TV, Turkish media has reported.

Han initially looked puzzled when a viewer said he 'kept masturbating, although he was married, and even during the Umrah,” a pilgrimage to Mecca performed by Muslims which can be undertaken at any time of the year, in contrast to the Hajj.

After repeating the question a few times, Han claimed that Islam strictly prohibits masturbation as a “haram” (forbidden) act. “Moreover, one hadith states that those who have sexual intercourse with their hands will find their hands pregnant in the afterlife, complaining against them to God over its rights,” he said, referring to what he claimed to be a saying of Prophet Muhammad.

“If our viewer was single, I could recommend he marry, but what can I say now?” the televangelist added, advising the viewer to “resist Satan’s temptations.” Is masturbation forbidden in Islam? “Istimna,” the Arabic term for masturbation that Han also referred to, is a controversial issue in Islam, as there have been varying opinions on its permissibility throughout history.

The Quran has no clear reference to masturbation and the authenticity of many hadiths is questionable.

Despite Han’s assertive religious stance, only a limited number of Islamic interpretations categorize masturbation as “haram,” while most of others call it a “makruh” (disliked) act.

Many of the mainstream Islamic interpretations even allow it in certain conditions, like if the act could be used to avoid the temptation of an extramarital affair.

Han, who has more than 12,000 followers on Twitter, was mocked on Turkish social media on May 25, after newspapers published his latest television “fatwa.” “Are there any hand-gynaecologists in the afterlife? Is abortion allowed there?” one Twitter user asked, while mentioning Han’s Twitter user name. “So you think that being pregnant is a God-given punishment?” another user asked.

Forensic audit to be carried out on all Rivers State Govt Accounts - Wike

Read the press statement from Nyesom Wike below...

Rivers State Governor-Elect, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that his administration will carry out a forensic audit of all government accounts to ensure the recovery of all resources stolen by top officials of the out-going administration in the state. This is even as he declared that all those who participated in the use of N4.

5bllion to conduct illegal local government elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, will be brought to justice and made to account.

He said RSIEC embarked on the illegal local government elections despite the court stopping the election.

Speaking on Monday while receiving the interim report of the Transition Committee led by Deputy Governor Tele Ikuru, Barrister Wike said the days of impunity and massive corruption are over in Rivers State.

He said Rivers State will be a test case in the fight against corruption, noting that a comprehensive approach in fighting corrupt elements in the outgoing administration will be adopted to entrench fiscal discipline in the state.

"I am not going to be intimidated.

The only way we can work together is to check the ills of the past.

The right thing must be done.

Those who have stolen the resources of the state must be made to account.

"I have the political will to drive the process to its logical conclusion.

The massive stealing of government resources was a deliberate attempt to create problems for the incoming administration ", Wike said.

The governor-elect added that all the back-dated appointments and certificates of occupancy being hurriedly issued by outgoing governor Amaechi will be set aside.

He said all the top officials of Amaechi administration who have refused to cooperate in the interest of Rivers State during the transition period will soon cooperate whether they like it or not.

According to him : "Those who have closed the courts will be the same persons rushing to the courts when we open the courts".

Earlier, Chairman of the Transition Committee and Deputy Governor, Engineer Tele Ikuru recommended that the new administration should carry out forensic audit of all accounts in view of massive looting by officials of the out-going administration.

He said that Governor Rotimi Amaechi and top officials of his administration refused to cooperate with the committee for a smooth transition.

The deputy governor urged the governor-elect to work towards restoring basic services in the state.

Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant (Media ) to Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Rivers State Governor-Elect.

Kashamu's supporters stage protest at Federal High Court

Supporters of embattled Senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu staged a peaceful protest at the Federal High Court Lagos this morning over the proposed extradition of the businessman following alleged drug charges in the US.

Thousands of foreign currency found on dead Boko Haram commander

The Nigerian army says thousands of foreign currency was found on a Boko Baram leader killed during its operation in Dikwa, Borno state on May 23rd.

Read the official statement and see the photos after the cut...

Thousands of Euro currency was found on the body of a terrorist commander after troops successfully repelled a terrorist on Mafa towards the border.

The terrorist who is also an Amir by status and believed to be of foreign descent, is among about 30 terrorist fighters who died in the encounter while many others fled with wounds.

The terrorists also lost a number weapons and equipment including the captured 13 rifles, a machine gun, rocket propelled grenade tubes and several other assorted ammunition.

A Toyota Bufallo vehicle was also recovered from the terrorists.

Two of their armored vehicles were also destroyed in the battle.

The only casualty on the side of own troops was damaged equipment.

Mopping up operations is ongoing in the general area.

Meanwhile, the offensive on all terrorists’ hideouts is continuing in many fronts.

The fight continues! Drake drops Madonna from his lyrics

A few weeks ago Madonna called Drake a girl for gagging after she kissed him on stage at Coachella. Drake hasn't replied Madonna yet because he claims he respects her but over the weekend, he made it clear that there's no love lost between them.

According to reports, during the Houston stop of his Jungle Tour, he replaced Madonna's name with Rihanna's name for his performance of the song 'Madonna' from his mixtape If You're Reading This Its Too Late.

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Oil Marketers agree to call off strike with immediate effect, to begin lifting of petrol in six hours

Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, have reportedly agreed to call off their strike action over unpaid subsidy claims and commence lifting of petroleum products nationwide in the next six hours.

The oil marketers agreed to call off their strike at a meeting with the Chairman, Senate committee on petroleum resources, Magnus Abe, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, MD of NNPC Joseph Dawha and other stakeholders in the oil and gas sector in Abuja today May 25th.

At the meeting, the oil marketers agreed that the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) should immediately revoke the license of any oil marketer that refuses to lift petroleum products across Nigeria.

Members of PENGASSAN, NUPENG, MOMAN, IPMAN and all other officials also addressed the press where they affirmed the resolutions and agreement and called off their strike action as well.

The king & queen of hip hop go sightseeing in Florence, Italy

Beyonce looked stunning in matching floral separates as she and husband, Jay Z, who are currently enjoying a romantic summer holiday in Florence, Italy, went sightseeing with their entourage.

They are pictured above at San Miniato al Monte church in the tourist city.

Myles Munroe’s Son Gives Shout-out to Love Idoko

The son of popular late international speaker, Myles Munroe has given shout out to Nigerian publisher, speaker and event planner, Love Idoko for dedicating the last edition of the magazine to his late parents, Dr Myles Munroe and Ruth Munroe who passed away in an unfortunate plane crash on November 9, 2014.

Love Idoko who has made indelible mark in event planning and publishing will be making a giant stride into the world of TV as her programme; Activating Success debut on AIT from Saturday, June 6.

Activating Success provides an inspirational and motivational moment that features successful public figures from all facets of life who share their success secrets generously and some highlighted the many mistakes they made before becoming the inspirational figures they are now.

According to Love, motivating people, inspiring them towards success has always been her life- long desire and calling.

Her campaign for hard work and self-actualization began like a mere passion during her early life, but has now grown into a vision that has developed into a national movement from the Food Basket of the nation.

At 17, Love Idoko had written her first book, “Celebrating Change” and was awarded the coveted prize of best female motivational speaker at the Kogi State University where she studied Micro Biology.

Activating Success is a thirty minutes programme which emphasis motivation as a major thrust, probes the different ‘successful’ public figures on how they made it to the top, the mistake before they ‘made’ it and how many young people and general public can make it as well.

The programme also features inspirational talk,music, quotes and segments where guests will sing their favourite inspirational song and share their success story.

Notable personalities that have had interview with the host are motivational speaker and senior pastor of the Wisdom centre Dr Mike Murdock, Dr Godswill Akpabio, Nollywood actor Femi Jacobs, Award winning musician Innocent Idibia, Nollywood actor and politician Desmond Elliot, Big brother Africa all stars winner Uti Nwachukwu, Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah and a host of others.

Before metamorphosing into a TV show, Activating Success was a popular radio show on Radio Benue 95.0 FM.

Love has hosted many even as far away as America on the show and attracted dedicated audience which has caught the attention of corporate bodies.

With the TV debut, many are wondering if she can re-enact the success she has had in the entire project she ventures into, only time will tell.

Lagos residents protest over fuel scarcity & power blackout

Some Lagos residents are currently holding a peaceful protest in some parts of the state over the lingering fuel crisis and constant power blackout.

Comic actor John Okafor weds longtime partner, Stellamaris

Comic actor, John Okafor this morning May 25th married his longtime love, Stella Marris, the mother of two of his children.

The couple have been together since 2008 but never married.

They had three kids, one died a few years ago.

The actor quietly married his lady in front of a few family and friends today.

There wedding reception will hold after Mr Ibu's mother's burial.

Congrats to the couple.