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Friday 31 August 2018

Many Nigerians lack adequate dietary knowledge — Nutritionist

Mrs. Uduak Igbeka, the National Coordinator, Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN), on Friday said that many Nigerians lacked basic knowledge of dietary control which accounts for the nation’s high level of malnutrition and under-nutrition.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the visiting German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

3 APC?council?chairmen?die in Saudi Arabia car?crash

Today, the Hajj Commission in Zamfara confirmed the death of three local government chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the state in an auto crash in Saudi Arabia.

Lovely photos from the wedding of a visually impaired man and his beautiful bride

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MTN Shares Dip To Nine-Year Low After CBN Sanction

he shares of Africa’s telecoms giant, MTN Group plunged to as much as 19 per cent on Thursday.

This comes a day after the Central Bank of Nigeria ordered the South African telecoms firm and four local banks to return $8.1 billion over allegations of illegal funds repatriation.

Photos: Final year student beaten to death by angry mob after he hit and killed five people with his car in Osun State

A Building Technology student of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State was beaten to death on Monday, after he hit and killed five people, including some Post UTME students with his car in a crash.

It has been discovered that two married men continually defiled a 7-year-old girl in their compound in Lagos and the girl has confirmed this to their wives.

Curvy model Bernice Burgos, 38, flaunts her incredible abs and cleavage in skimpy bikini (Photos)

Curvy model, Bernice Burgos, 38, took to her Instagram page to show off her incredible abs and cleavage while rocking a yellow skimpy bikini in these mirror selfies she shared.

''If not for Saraki’s leadership, National Assembly would have been in chaos'' - Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said that but for the leadership qualities of Senate President Bukola Saraki, the National Assembly would have been in crisis.

After suffering a miscarriage, failed IVF, blocked fallopian tubes, stillbirth within 7 years, Nigerian woman shares her story as she welcome baby

Nigerian woman Ebele Ene and her husband welcomed a daughter on August 19, 2018, after seven years of waiting.

''Despite my support for Buhari, his government has so far marginalized Ndigbo'' - Fr Mbaka

Catholic Priest and Founder, Adoration Ministries Enugu Nigeria, Reverend Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has accused the Federal Government of marginalizing Ndigbo in the scheme of things in Nigeria.

The late twins

A Chicago dad allegedly killed his 10-year-old twins then turned the gun on himself in a grisly murder-suicide, officials told New York Times.

Photos Of Ronaldo's Beautiful Girlfriend, Georgina Stunning Onlookers At Venice Film Festival

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend stunned onlookers as she arrived at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday.

Georgina Rodriguez appears to be settled in Italy following the 33-year-old's switch from Real Madrid to Juventus this summer.

Georgina Rodriguez opted for the traditional method of transport

7 Signs You Don't Drink Enough Water

7 Signs You Don't Drink Enough Water

Daily water consumption is a healthy habit that every person should incorporate into her routine. But, how do you know if you drink enough water?

John McCain’s body to lie in state at Arizona state capitol

The body of John McCain, who endured five and half years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and went on to become a lion of the U.S. Senate and a two-time Republican candidate for president, will lie in state on Wednesday in the Arizona state capitol.

McCain

The daylong public viewing of his casket was due to kick off five days of memorial tributes in Phoenix and Washington for McCain, who died on Saturday at his ranch in Cornville, Arizona, from brain cancer.

He was 81.

British Prime Minister, Theresa May, Visits Nigeria

(File) Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street in London on July 4, 2018, ahead of the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) session in the House of Commons. Tolga AKMEN / AFP

The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, will be visiting Nigeria today.

Teenage Actress, Regina Daniels Slays In Bump Shorts (Photos)

Regina Daniels

"Fine girls like us. Na God they rush me" was the caption Regina Daniels gave to her picture as she sat on a Toyota Camry vehicle wearing a bump short.

Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to report that a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential aspirant, Rabiu Kwankwaso was prevented from using the Eagle square to declare his intention.

Man who pretended to be a robber in order to scare lady into having sex with him is arrested in Lagos

A man got a woman who rejected him to have sex with him by breaking into her house and pretending to be a dangerous criminal who would kill her if she doesn't give in.

Question on Leah Sharibu’s return “can only be answered by God” – Femi Adesina

Special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina is currently in the news over his statement on the abduction of Leah Sharibu.

Sharibu was one of the 100 girls kidnapped in Dapchi by a faction of Boko Haram. When the others were released, Sharibu was held back for allegedly refusing to renounce her Christian faith.

In a lengthy post on Facebook, a Canadian bride-to-be identified as Susan has explained why she called off her engagement and broke up with her fiancé.

She blamed her family and friends for the unfortunate incident, lamenting why invited guests could not pay $CAD 1,500 ($1,150) each to attend.

New Video: Olakira – Hey Lover

Watch U & I Music singer-songwriter, Olakira perform his debut single “Hey Lover.”

'Nollywood can save us all, but our stories must deliberately begin to aggressively promote fairness, hardwork and integrity' - Eldee

In a series of tweets today, veteran Nigerian rapper, Eldee The Don says he strongly believes that Nollywood can save us all but the script writters and story tellers must deliberately begin to aggressively promote fairness, hard work, integrity, honesty, respect'.

Cancer survivor goes viral after sharing photo of herself nursing her 10-day-old son after losing one breast to the disease

A breast cancer survivor has gone viral after sharing this powerful photo that shows her breastfeeding her baby son while proudly displaying the scar from her mastectomy.

32-year-old Bo Smith from Sugar Land, Texas, posted the powerful photo of her with 10-day-old son James on Facebook and wrote: 'Never be ashamed of a scar'.

Meghan Markle's brother has written a letter to Queen Elizabeth begging her to "convince" his sister to fly their "sick" dad to the United Kingdom.

A man was rushed to a hospital in Kano with a large nail sticking out of his neck in Kano state.

Club owner assassinated while live streaming on Facebook

A nightclub owner was shot dead while live streaming on Facebook.

9-year-old boy commits suicide after coming out as gay to his classmates

A 9-year-old boy has committed suicide after he was bullied by classmates because of his sexuality.

Speed Darlington shades the heck out of Falz for meeting Diddy

Viral rapper, Speed Darlington who 'has been inspiring Diddy' since 2016 has just called out Nigerian rapper, Falz for meeting with American hip hop legend.

Tanzanian singer, Diamond Platnumz tells men to always ?use condoms with their side chicks to avoid having side kids? (Video)

Tanzanian singer, Diamond Platnumz has advised married men who have a side chick to always use condoms to avoid having a side kid.

Nigerians on twitter react with outrage after 112 IPOB women were arrested and imprisoned for protesting

112 women were arrested in Owerri, Imo state, after they went topless to protest and ask for the whereabouts of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

Ladies, would you rock this butt revealing jeans worn by Big Brother Naija

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Akwa Ibom State governor Udom Emmanuel declares for a second term

Today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel officially declared his intention to run for a second term in office come 2019.

Taxify driver and lady who accused him of theft make up after she apologized to him (screenshots)

Justice, the Taxify driver who was accused of theft and fraud some days ago by a customer, has decided not to sue her anymore after she sent him an apology.

The lady named Agatha Grace accused Justice of fraud after she was charged 6,900 for a short trip from Aja to Lekki (read here). Grace claimed Justice did not end the trip and continued to Surulere on her time. As a result, an exorbitant amount was deducted from her.

Inside The Anambra Town Where Human Beings And Huge Pythons Live In Harmony (Photos)

Enugwu Ukwu town in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State could be said to derive its name from its geographical topography. It perches like a bird on top of a big hill, looking down on the earth.

Global business magazine, Bloomberg has ranked Nigerians working in the United States as the eighth most hardworking foreigners in that country.

In a 2018 report released yesterday, Nigerians scored 71.0 percent in the list of the hardest and most skilled immigrant groups in the US which was topped by Ghana with 75.2 percent.

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer winger, Julian Draxler to Barcelona in part-exchange for their midfielder, Ivan Rakitic.

Spanish outlet, Don Balon reports that the Ligue 1 champions have been chasing to sign Rakitc in recent weeks.

One million pack India flood relief camps

Residents collect food and water from a truck distributing relief materials to those stranded by floods in Pandanad in Alappuzha District in the south Indian state of Kerala on August 21, 2018. More than one million people have swarmed relief camps in India’s Kerala state to escape devastating monsoon floods that have killed more than 410 people, officials said Tuesday as a huge international aid operation

Maryam Garba Bagel

Bauchi– The member representing Dass constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Maryam Garba Bagel has raised alarm over alleged threat to her life by yet to be identified persons for what she described as her hard political stance in the state.

President Muhammadu Buhari being interviewed in his Daura residence after returning from Eid ground, today.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday joined thousands of Muslim faithful to observe the Eid el-Kabir prayer in Daura, Katsina State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

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The African Film & Music Award (AFMA), has no doubt become an epoch event in the city of London and its environs since its debut three years ago. The unprecedented event comes in form of a film and music award festival, primarily to celebrate the musical and film achievements of both past and present African stars, and since that maiden edition, the event has remained in the consciousness of entertainment buffs and aficionados.

E-money And Family In Burj Al Arab Hotel Dubai (Photos)

Nigerian millionaire and socliate, E-Money is presently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates where he is holidaying expensively with his family.

E-Money, wife and kids

E-money, his wife Juliet, and their three kids are currently vacationing in one of the world's most expensive hotels, The Burj Al Arab Hotel Dubai.

NAF degrades bandits’ hideouts in Zamfara

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Task Force of “ Operation Diran Mikiya’’ has successfully degraded several notorious armed bandits hideouts in Shamashale village and Rugu forest in Zamfara.

Nigerian Air Force

Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

Scarcity of rams hit Hadejia as prices rise sharply

The Spokesman of Hadejia Animals Market, Abba Tagurza, on Sunday attributed the high price of rams in the market to scarcity of the sacrificial animal.

Rams

Tagurza told newsmen in Hadejia that the high demand for rams in the market this season had increased tremendously.

Premier League giants, Chelsea have taken out time to reminisce on one of their star players, Pedro.Premier League giants, Chelsea have taken out time to reminisce on one of their star players, Pedro.

I will defeat Atiku, even in Adamawa – Okorocha

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, Sunday challenged the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, that he (Okorocha) was prepared to floor him (Atiku) in any election especially in his Adamawa state.

Okorocha

Okorocha in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo, reacted to Atiku’s comment that he would lead struggle for the PDP to take over Imo and Nigeria at large.

Medical workers disinfect the coffin of a deceased unconfirmed Ebola patient inside an Ebola Treatment Centre run by The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) on August 13, 2018, in Beni, DR Congo. John WESSELS / AFP

Plus size Nigerian model calls out woman who body-shamed her for having stretchmarks; posts her pictures

Monalisa shared the photo above few weeks ago, which clearly shows the strechmarks on her tummy, and just yesterday, she received a direct message from Instagram user, Bibian Udeh, condeming her body.

US rapper, Lil Wayne went all out to his friend and colleague, 2 Chainz's wedding during the weekend.

Presidency declares Amaju Pinnick NFF chairman

The preisdency has declared Amaju Pinnick the authentic chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation.

Vera Sidika's ex gets dragged on Instagram after she revealed he used her then broke up with her

Social media users have thronged the Instagram account of Vera Sidika's ex, Otile Brown, to rain insults on him following her revelation that he broke up with her after using her (read here).

Girl abducted from her boarding school and forcefully converted to Islam regains freedom (photos)

The junior secondary school student who was abducted from her boarding school and forcefully converted to Islam has regained freedom after four weeks.

Parmata Abdulkarim Misari, a J.S.S.3 student of the Government Secondary School Kongo, Zaria, Kaduna State, was reportedly kidnapped on the 20th of July, 2018. After her disappearance, school authorities claimed not to know her whereabouts.

African dance music king, MC Galaxy is set to hit the airwaves with his new single titled Ohaa. This comes after his last single ‘Fine Girl’ which has turned into one of Nigeria's urban anthems.

IPOB woman collapses during protest held for Nnamdi Kanu in Imo

A woman collapsed this morning during a protest held by women of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to demand the whereabouts of their leader Nnamdi Kanu.

The women took to streets in Owerri, Imo state, demanding to have answers about the whereabouts of Nnamdi Kanu who disappeared on September 14, 2017, after his home was invaded by the Nigerian Army.

Labor rights groups in Taiwan protest over death of Nigerian man at construction site

A coalition of labor rights groups on Wednesday, August 15, protested outside the Taipei City Hall, Taiwan, demanding the city investigate the death of a Nigerian man found dead at a Hwang Chang General Contractor Co construction site.

Nwagbo John Ugochukwu, 55, was found dead at a construction site for the new Huannan Market in Wanhua District on the morning of July 30, Taiwan International Workers’ Association (TIWA) chairwoman Susan Chen said.

Why IGP Idris is mad about the letter

It might appear strange that of all the problems that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has on his table his biggest concern is how to squeeze a journalist to disclose the source of a leak. But there’s a reason for his obsession.