Yahaya Bello Distributes Bags Of Rice & N1000 To Kogi Residents (Pics)

As part of activities to mark Democracy Day in Kogi State, the Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello demonstrated his usual act of generosity to the good people of the state, by commissioning and distributing his face-branded bags of rice, alongside N1,000, to Kogi residents.

The excited beneficiaries trooped out in large numbers to appreciate the kind gesture of Governor Bello for making them feel the impact of Democracy Day celebration for the very first time.

Wedding Of Princess Abisoye, Oba Tejuoso Of Egbaland's Daughter (Photos)

Princess Abisoye, one of the daughters of prominent traditional ruler in Yoruba land, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso of Egbaland, got married last weekend in grand style. The grand wedding completely shut down activities in Abeokuta.
See more photos below...

Man Who Tried To Kidnap A Child And Grandma Arrested In Gbagada

On Tuesday afternoon around the Gbagada axis of Lagos State, this kidnapper was caught when he tried to kidnapped a baby and the baby's Grandma. According to an eye witness who spoke to us, 'the mother of the little baby just parked, left the Granny and baby in the car so she could use a nearby ATM.
She left the car engine on and before she returned the kidnapper entered the car and was drove off'.

He continued to tell us that, 'thank God for this soldier guy that just chased him down with a motorbike and it was really rough. The car somersaulted and the baby and grandma were both rescued with little injuries'.
The kidnapper has since been handed over to the Police.

Photos From MMM Abuja Democracy Day Celebration

MMM-Nigeria, a group for mutual financial aid and donations on Monday organised a green party show in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to celebrate Nigeria’s Democracy Day.

(NAN) reports that the party, which held at the Millennium Park, was opened to members of the group and non-members alike.


In MMM, there are no lenders and no debtors. One participant asks for help, another one helps.’’

EFCC Seizes George Turnah's Houses And Bank Accounts

The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has taken over some bank accounts and properties traced to a former Special Adviser to Dan Abia, erstwhile managing director of Niger Delta Commission, NDDC, Mr. George Turnah .

The confiscation was done on Thursday sequel to an interim forfeiture order  granted the Commission by a Federal High Court sitting in  Port Harcourt, Rivers State. One of the properties covered by the forfeiture order and which had been attached by the EFCC is a massive complete building known as “KOLO VILLA” in Kolo Town, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Other properties will soon be attached.

Ngozi Okonjo-iweala At Lunch With Presidents (photos)

Ngozi Okonjo-iweala was at lunch with Presidents Talon of Benin, Macky Sall of Senegal, former President Mahama of Ghana, Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, of India and AFDB President, Akin Adesina in Ahmedabad, India at Afdb annual meetings May 23, 2017....

KAI Official Stoned To Death By Hawkers In Lagos

 

KAI official (Kick Against Indiscipline ), Moshood Ayeni, lost his life after angry hawkers who reacted to the arrest of their mates Jeremiah Nnana and Orich Nwofokoh who displayed their wares in traffic, stoned the deceased and his team at Iyana-Oworo area of Lagos.

In the press statement released by the agency’s spokesperson, Alabi Rahmat, it was gathered that the mob pelted the KAI official vehicle with stones, one of which hit the deceased and fell him from the moving vehicle.

“The enforcement officials were returning from an assignment when they saw the traders and tried to do their jobs. They saw the traders hawking in traffic by Car Wash and arrested Jeremiah Nnana and Orich Nwofokoh both selling sausage and phone accessories.

Ambode Cancels N844b Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge, Terminates concessionaire

 

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has terminated a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium of firms to build the 4th Mainland Bridge at the cost of N844 billion.
The MoU for the 36 km bridge, which two past administrations had promised to do, was signed on 25 May, 2016.

The project was to be financed by Africa Finance Corporation, Access Bank, and other private investors who have already signified intention to be part of the construction, while Visible Assets Limited would be the coordinating firm.

Photos Of Makarfi & His PDP Led Faction Members At Supreme Court Today

Ali Modu Sheriff, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has failed in his bid to stop the Supreme Court from hearing an appeal filed by his rival, Ahmed Makarfi.

Makarfi is challenging a ruling by the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt which pronounced Sheriff the party’s chairman. Moreover, Sheriff had asked the apex court to discountenance Makarfi’s appeal based on his (Sheriff) court affirmation as the party’s chairman. He said it was illegal for Makarfi to institute the legal suit since it was not recognised by law.

Businessman Man Marries Off 50 Girls In Yobe (Photo)

A business man, Mohammed Yakubu Jacob, yesterday married off another set of 50 less privileged girls in Gashua town, Yobe State.
This is coming a month after he married off 40 internally displaced girls, which attracted thousands of well-wishers.

Our correspondent, who was at the wedding, reports that the ceremony was held under the guardianship of Emir of Gashua, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Sulaiman, at his palace mosque in Gashua.

Aregbesola Hands Over Corpse Of Adeyinka Adebayo To Fayose (Photos)

Corpse of late Gen Adeyinka Adebayo being handed over to the governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose by his Osun State counterpart, Rauf Aregbesola at Ita Awure, Ekiti State few minutes ago.more pictures of the event after the cut.....

Photos Of Daniel Amokachi & His Cute Family As He Gets Promoted By Finnish Club

Lovely photos of former Super Eagles captain and striker, Daniel Amokachi, who has been elevated to the position of Technical Director of Finnish League side, JS Hercules. Daniel Amokachi was appointed coach of the team in January 2016, but will now work with the team in a bigger capacity.

The former Nigeria international revealed the information on his Instagram page on Wednesday.
"Excited to announce that I will be transitioning to the role of #TechnicalDirector at @jshercules #theamokachis #kakkonen #football #futbol,” amokachi wrote.

Mercy Aigbe Stuns In New Photo As She Dazzles In Vintage Shirt

 

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe whose marriage is currently facing challenges is showing us she has moved past that as she slays in this new picture where she rocked a vintage shirt.

Banky W – 'Kololo' (Official Video)

       

Banky W‘s “ Kololo“ Inspired Video, shot in Dubai.  It was written and directed by Banky Wellington himself.

Bisola Reunites With Iyanya; Signs New Management Deal (Photos)

 

10 years after competing against each other at the debut edition of MTN project fame, Big Brother Naija 1st Runner Up, Bisola and singer, Iyanya are back on the same team.
Bisola made her first big move after her success at the just concluded reality show by signing a deal with creative agency, Temple Management Company (TMC).

Bisola signed the management agreement with TMC on Thursday, May 18th in company of her representatives and senior TMC officials at the Victoria Island corporate office of the organization.

Ooni Of Ife Throws Weight Behind YEN, Becomes Grand Patron (Photos)

 

The paramount traditional ruler and Chief Monarch of Yoruba land, Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has been conferred and installed as GRAND PATRON of Young Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (YEN), an association of Nigerian young entrepreneurs and the umbrella body for youth entrepreneurs. The installation which took place on 16th May, 2017 at the Ooni's Place, Ile-Ife, Osun State, where the National President Chris Kohol and his National Executives Installed the Imperial Majesty with the position of Grand Patron of the organization.

Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Soludo And Emefiele At Africa Finance Summit (Photos)

Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Former Central Bank Governor, Soludo with CBN Governor, Emefiele at the Africa Finance Corporation Summit today in Abuja. more photos after the cut.....

The DS 7 SUV Emmanuel Macron, The French President Used For His Inauguration

 

The American president traditionally rides in a Cadillac or Lincoln limousine. In most other countries, they tend to use German or British cars, but chauffeuring their new president to his inauguration in either would be unthinkable for the French – who have their own automotive industry, merci beaucoup.

Patience Jonathan Greets Bukola Saraki At The Launch Of Dino Melaye's Book

 

Senator Dino Melaye has shared more photos from the launch of his anti-corruption book, "Antidotes for Corruption, The Nigerian Story". Mama Peace really stunned at the event. Check her out as she greets the Senate President, Saraki.

Man Caught With Locally Made AK47 In His Car On His Way To Kafanchan, Kaduna

 

Samuel Bakatafe,the man pictured above was caught with AK47 in his car on his way to Kafanchan.Arewa thanked God for exposing him.Our Hausa readers should please explain more with the help of the screenshots below