Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment Inaugurates tomato monitoring team

On Monday, Hajia Aisha Abubakar, the Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment, inaugurated a tomato monitoring team to oversee the implementation of government policy to boost production of fresh tomato fruits.  

She said at an event in Abuja that the objective of the policy was to achieve sustainable tomato processing in Nigeria.  According to her, tomato industry is multi million dollars across its value chain for both MSMEs and large companies.  She, therefore, said that it  implied large opportunity for job creation and wealth in rural areas.  

”The objective of the policy is to increase production of tomato to meet demand for fresh fruit consumption and production of concentrate. It will also  substitute imported tomato concentrate with local products and reduce post harvest losses. It is also to establish a framework for sustainable financing of the  sub sector,” Abubakar said.  

PDP mocks President Buhari's appointment as AU's Anti-Corruption Champion, says its theJoke of the Year

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the reported naming of President Muhammed Buhari as African Union (AU) anti-corruption champion as laughable, derisory and eminently qualified as Africa’s joke of the year.

The party said it was clear that leaders of the African Union were not well briefed on happenings in Nigeria, including the heavy sleazes going on around the Buhari presidency and was misled by the APC Federal Government, which plans to use the naming as face-saving stunt for the administration.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement on Monday, said it was embarrassing that the Presidency, in its desperation to launder its irredeemably battered image, would resort to exporting its deceptive proclivities to the international arena.

The party said the AU would not have honoured President Buhari if it knew that what obtains in Nigeria is direct persecution of opposition under the guise of war against corruption, while officials of his government swim head deep in corruption under the overt protection of the Presidency.

West Ham defender, Arthur Masuaku gets six-game ban for spitting at an opponent

The Football Association has confirmed that West Ham defender, Arthur Masuaku will serve a mandatory six-game ban for spitting at an opponent.  

The Frenchman reacted to a challenge from Nick Powell in the Hammers' FA Cup loss to Wigan on Saturday.  Masuaku, 24, later issued an apology on social media, saying his actions were "unacceptable and out of character".

He will not be available for selection until West Ham host Manchester United at London Stadium on 18 March.  Hammers manager David Moyes already without a number of players because of injury described the incident as "despicable".  "[Masuaku] will deserve everything he gets and he will get something he deserves from us," he said.  

The east Londoners are four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone and Masuaku will miss matches against Crystal Palace, Brighton, Watford, Liverpool, Swansea and Burnley.

Amber Rose shows off new cleavage as she recovers from breast reduction surgery (Photos/Video)

Model, Amber Rose, has finally given fans update on her health after breast reduction surgery. 

The 34-year-old who's back home recuperating took to Instagram on Sunday morning, to give a sneak peak of her new breasts as she gave an update on the surgery.

 'I don’t know if you guys know, but I was a 36 H,' Rose said on her Instagram story. 'I was really really big and I think now I might just be a D cup which is really small for me.' 

The ex-wife of Wiz Khalifa who's now dating rapper 21 Savage also said she's excited to wear cute little shirts and strapless outfits now that her boobs aren't as large.

Video of entertainment journalist and wife’s "Indian-styled" wedding warms hearts on social media

Entertainment journalist Osarfo Anthony made headlines over the weekend with his beautiful wedding to his wife Badu as they tied the knot with an “Indian-themed” Hare Krishna wedding. 

The journalist and his wife who are both members of the Hare Krishna Church in Ghana were seen in photos and videos at their nuptials at a well-attended ceremony. The wedding was attended by many colleague journalists and big names in the entertainment industry including movie producer, Socrates Sarfo.

Bride 'dumped by fiancé at reception after she misses her own £12,000 wedding'

A bride was reportedly dumped by her fiancé at her reception after she was so late to her own wedding.

Nichola Tuohy accidentally jilted her husband when she failed to turn up for her wedding ceremony following a series of disasters. She eventually turned up for only the reception but her man, Darren Ferne was no longer willing to have her as his wife.

Nichola had spent months planning her dream wedding to Darren Ferne - costing £12,000 - according to The Sun. On the wedding day, Darren waited for his bride at the altar but she didn't show up.

Back at home, Nichola was having a bad day. Her makeup was messed up and made her look horrible so she had to clean it, one of her bridesmaids canceled on her, dresses were missing, the car booked for the wedding had an issue... By the time she sorted all that and drove herself to her own wedding with her dress in the boot and no makeup on her face, the wedding was over and her groom walked out on her when he saw her enter the reception.

Cristiano Ronaldo accused of sending 'late night texts' to glamour model Rhian Sugden (Photos)

Real Madrid striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, 32, has been accused of sending 'late night texts' to British glamour model Rhian Sugden, despite being in a serious relationship with his Spanish girlfriend and mother of his fourth child, Georgina Rodriguez, 24.

It was reported the glamour model, 31, became friends with the dad-of-four on the London party scene, and ever since then he has been barraging her with texts since leaving Manchester United in 2009, sources claimed.

The Portuguese striker would allegedly send the lingerie star texts from his hotel asking her to ring him on Facebook messenger.

According to The Sun, the footballer texted Rhian: 'I will call in one hour if you send a number be private number. Im at my hotel (sic).'  

Blue Ivy's Valentino Leather clutch to the 2018 Grammys cost $2,675

Beyonce and JayZ's daughter, Blue Ivy stole the show with her parents at the 2018 Grammy awards. The 6-year-old paired her white outfit with a Valentino Rockstud Carry Secrets leather clutch that costs $2,675. That's over 900k in Naira. Another photo below.

Photos: Usain Bolt trains with South African football club, Mamelodi Sundowns

Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt, teamed up with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns at their training facility today as the 31-year-old eight-time Olympic gold medalist is visiting the country as part of an Athletics South Africa development scheme.  

The 2016 African champions announced Bolt's arrival on their Twitter account and also posted a video of the Jamaican in training with the squad.  

Bolt, who retired from athletics after August's world championships in London, is famously a Manchester United fan and has often spoken of his desire to play football.  "Good thing is he's a free agent! And he can play in a few positions," Sundowns manager Pitso Mosiname, cheekily said. 

Nigeria's minister of Health says careless doctors are to blame for spread of lassa fever

Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole has blamed the spread of lassa fever on lax safety measures of health personnel in the country. He said this when he paid a courtesy call on the Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi following the death of 4 Medical health workers from lassa fever.

He said:

“What is worrisome is that when doctors and healthcare workers become infected, then the country is in danger because everyone that will go and meet that doctor or nurse is at risk. Lassa fever requires close contact between the blood of an infected person and healthcare workers looking out for him. Once you wear gloves, wear protective gown, you can’t have Lassa fever. but we have discovered that doctors and nurses treat Lassa as if it is just ordinary flu or malaria, but it is not."

Photos: Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Loven and her team rescue 3 children accused of killing their parents through witchcraft in Akwa Ibom

A team from the Children's Aid Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF) on Monday, rescued three children who were about to be killed after being blamed for the death of their parents in Akwa Ibom State.

In a statement posted in her Facebook, Danish aid worker and founder of (ACAEDF) Anja Ringgren Loven, said the 7 year old young girl, Idara was accused of killing her father. 6-year-old boy, Nsidibe and his brother, Ezekiel, 5, were accused of killing their mother. Her post below:

"Today DINNødhjælp/ACAEDF Director and Leader David together with our Education Officer Bassey and Child Development Officer Orok saved the lives of these 3 beautiful children.

It’s been a very emotional day. We wanted to bring 4 children to safety at “Land of Hope” but one child was killed even before the team left our center 

But now I’m just so happy that David and our team were able to save: Idara, a 7-year-old girl accused of killing her father.

Nsidibe, 6 year old boy and his brother, Ezekiel, 5 years old. Accused of killing their mother.

Superstition is NOT an African thing. From the late 15th century to the late 18th century a wave of persecution washed across parts of Europe. Tens of thousands of people were executed for witchcraft.

Seyi Shay breaks the internet as she goes completely topless in new photos (18+)

Let's be the first to show you these topless photos of Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay who has been quite daring lately.

LIB gathers that these photos are behind the scene shots from her latest music video 'BIA' shot by Clarence Peters in Lagos.

See more photos below.

Whose brother and sister are these?

As seen on social media.See full photo below.

'Africa must speedily establish a single market to create more jobs and reduce poverty' - President Buhari

The President made the call while presenting Nigeria’s position in favour of the Report on the establishment of a Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) and related issues presented by President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger Republic, during the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

According to President Buhari, “It is Nigeria’s position that as African leaders and principal architects of our Union, we must now speed up action to conclude the negotiations and establish the CFTA.”

Noting that the continent has missed the timeline set by the African Union (AU) in January 2012 to establish the CFTA in 2017, he said African leaders still had the opportunity to set it up by March 2018.

Justifying Nigeria’s vote for the CFTA, the President said: “In a rapidly changing global economy, with much uncertainty, we believe that the establishment of a CFTA would provide Africa with tremendous opportunity to achieve significant growth driven by intra-African trade.”

According to him, while the stakes in setting up CFTA are no doubt very high, the benefits are wide-ranging and significant.

Melanin goddess! Senegalese model Windela goes naked in daring photoshoot

New York-based Senegalese model, Windela has set tongues wagging after she went naked for this daring photoshoot, and protected her modesty with white beads.

In the second photo, she covered her ample bust with nothing but her hand as she went topless.

Below are other photos of Windela

Photos: Tboss, Bisola, Debby Rise, Gifty, Soma, Coco Ice, Bassey, Kemen, Daddy Showkey, Olumide Owuru at the live viewing of Big Brother Naija Season 3

The 3rd season of Big brother Naija is well under way, with the live viewing holding at Classique Event Center, Oregun, Lagos. Present at the live viewing are former housemates, Tboss, Bassey, Soma, and Kemen. Notable guests present include Daddy Showkey, Gifty, Coco Ice, Debby Rise and others.

On this edition of Bigbrother Double Wahala, there will be 20 housemates who will complete for the grand prize of an SUV and N45million worth of prizes.

Nigeria’s fastest growing stout brand, Legend Extra Stout  is a proud sponsor of the 2018 edition of widely acclaimed TV reality show Big Brother Naija, which starts airing today. 

See photos below;

'Anybody that can sleep with a sex doll can sleep with a dead person' - Samklef

Well,this is another way to look at it...

'It is better to be a thief than to smoke weed' - Rochas Okorocha tells youths

Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has told youths of the state that it is better to be thieves than to smoke weed.

He made this statement while briefing the people of his state on his development plans for the community. While emphasizing the dangers of smoking weed, Okorocha reminded them that smoking weed is still illegal and the law will go after anyone who is involved in the business.

Speaking in Igbo, Okorocha said: "A law has been declared in the state that everything that has to do with smoking weed has to stop. Weed has killed my children in Imo State. Anyone who is selling weed; whether you are smoking it or you are selling it, if we find your house, we will demolish it. 

"Where I stand now, I prefer that a person... it's better that a person is a thief than to smoke weed. 

"If you're caught stealing, you'll be sent to prison. If you go to steal while armed, you'll be killed. But if you smoke weed, not only will you be sent to prison, your house will also be demolished. So which one is better for you?

President Buhari to attend African Union summit in Addis Ababa, to champion anti-corruption campaign in regional level

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday January 26th depart Nigeria for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to participate in the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). 

The highlight of the President’s engagements during the visit will be his Statement under the historic theme for the AU Summit, namely: “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation.

A statement by the Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says this is the first time in the 54-year history of the AU that anti-corruption will be made a theme of the gathering of the regional leaders.

It would be recalled that on July 4, 2017 during the 29th Session of the AU, African leaders unanimously endorsed President Buhari to champion the fight against corruption on the continent. The endorsement was in recognition of his personal commitment and widely acclaimed anti-graft drive at the domestic level.

Pope Francis insinuates that fake News started from the Garden of Eden

Pope Francis has condemned fake news as evil, as he urges journalists to make it a point of duty to search for the truth while reporting.

In his annual social communications message released on Wednesday, the 81-year-old pontiff compared fake news to the snake in the Garden of Eden.

According to him, the serpent in the Garden of Eden hissed the first fake news to Eve and it all went downhill from there

He said the first fake news dated from the biblical beginning of time, when Eve was tempted to take an apple from the Garden of Eden based on disinformation from the serpent.

Business Day trolls president Buhari with satirical sketch after Obasanjo's letter

Chaii,Well lets wait and see sha

5 pregnant Tanzanian schoolgirls arrested in bid to find men who impregnated them

Five pregnant schoolgirls in Tanzania were arrested so that law enforcement could interrogate them about the men who got them pregnant, officials said.

The schoolgirls, whose names and ages were not disclosed, were arrested last week. They were later released on bail, Tandahimba District Commissioner Sebastian Waryuba said late Monday.

He said people are looking to question two other girls in the district, which is on the Mozambique border.

Lol. Does anyone have an answer to this really deep question?

Well....😂😂😁😁

Witches are not responsible for road accidents – FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has attributed most road crashes on Nigerian roads to human factors and not witchcraft as believed by some people in the country.  

According to Sector Commander of the corps in Imo, Mr Joseph Aremu, he advised motorists in the country to always stick to traffic rules and obey all road signs.  Aremu said that contrary to belief by some Nigerians that road crashes was a manipulation of witches, major causes of most auto crashes were over speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol and bad tyres.  

According to him, a driver will lose sense of judgment if he decides to drive under the influence of alcohol and when the right judgment is lost, the next result is auto crash. The commander said that the corps in Imo were doing everything possible to ensure that road users stick to traffic rule, adding that the command will go tough on traffic offenders.  

Aremu said that though road crashes had reduced in the state, the FRSC would continue to partner with relevant sister agencies and stakeholders to ensure that the road was safe for all.

Rick Ross' babymama Tia Kemp tears him apart in new videos

The drama between MMG Boss, Rick Ross and one of his babymamas, Tia Kemp who accused the rapper of neglecting their son looks like an unending battle.

Apparently, Rick Ross hasn't spoken to his son in six months and Kemp went live on Instagram to blast the rapper for the second time again.

Serena Williams to return to action next month

Tennis Champ,  Serena Williams will return to action next month in the United States' Fed Cup first round tie against the Netherlands.

The United States Tennis Association made the announcement on  Tuesday, adding that the 36-year-old American will be joined by older sister Venus and world number nine CoCo Vandeweghe with a fourth player to be announced next week for the Feb. 10-11 tie on an indoor hard court in Asheville, North Carolina.

Williams who has not played a WTA tournament since she won the Australian Open title last year and skipped this year's opening grand slam given concerns about her fitness four months after giving birth to her first child.

She has played once since picking up her Open-era record 23rd grand slam in Melbourne last year, losing to Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko in an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi last December.

Source: Eurosport.

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Anambra bans drinking of Garri in the state over Lassa fever

Due to the reported cases of Lassa fever in some parts of the country, the Anambra State Government has banned the drinking of Garri in other to prevent the contraction of the acute viral haemorrhagic illness.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike made this known while educating residents of the state on measures to prevent the disease at a press conference in Awka.

He said, “The garri you see spread along the highway while you’re travelling is very risky to consume, especially when you drink it. It is better and surer consuming the ones you prepared yourself. We are by this enlightenment prohibiting the drinking of garri in the state.

“Like any other form of disease, good hygiene practices and taking precautions over all forms of symptoms among family members and friends will go a long way to curb the spread of diseases.

'There's nothing new for you to conquer, transfer the political leadership to the youths' - Comedian, I Go Die writes a very interesting open letter to President Buhari

Comedian, I Go Die, has written a very interesting open to letter to President Muhammudu Buhari, calling on him to transfer political leadership to the youths.

In the open letter, the comedian wrote on some of the issues bordering the nation and also detailing most of President Buhari's achievement at his youthful age, requesting that he forfeit his second term bid.

Read the interesting open letter below..

A clarion call to all tradition leaders,Ex-presidents,diplomatic communities elder statesmen,professional bodies,entertainers and Nigerian youths to lay their voices to end political recycling, because a future bequeathed to Nigerian youths today, will be the best legacy.

Sir,with profound respect to your personality do I write this letter,

Sir,with profound respect to your personality do I write you this letter,

Please allow me the privilege to politely take you through some of the best moments of your life as a youth.

I have questioned my fears when i looked back at our history, as a people and the many opportunities that has been denied the youths of my generation.The youths of today are grieving everyday, because so much has been taken away from them.

Photo: Obasanjo's letter to President Buhari now selling in traffic...lol

OBJ's letter to President Buhari is now avalaible in hard copy,just incase you miss the soft copy online.Lolz

Photo: 33-year-old man 'rapes' his neighbor's two hens to death in Kenya

Nomalcy was interrupted in Kapkwen area, Bomet county, Kenya after a man was apprehended got having engaged in ‘sexual intercourse’ with two hens, leading to their death.

According to reports, 33-year-old Alfred Kipkemoi Mutai alias Chesoni stole the two hens belonging to his neighbour on Saturday evening, January 20.

He is then reported to have engaged in the unnatural act all through the night and was nabbed in the morning sneaking out with the dead hens.

Dencia vs Keyshia Koir: Who rocked this $3,980 Gucci embroidered dressed better

Both entertainers rocked the Gucci Crystal embroidered ribbed knit dress stylishly but in different ways. Dencia paired hers with a $10,000 YSL glitter boots while Keysha rocked hers wih a pair of Gucci Sandals to an event with husband, Gucci Mane.

Who rocked it better?

Finally, Manchester United announce the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal

Chile forward Sanchez, 29, who almost joined Manchester City last summer signed a four-and-a-half-year deal.

Speaking about his transfer, Alexis Sanchez said: “I am thrilled to be joining the biggest club in the world. I have spent three-and-a-half wonderful years at Arsenal and I bring with me very positive memories of that great club and its fans. The chance to play in this historic stadium and to work with Jose Mourinho was something I could not turn down. I am very proud to be the first Chilean player ever to play for United’s first team and I hope I can show our fans all around the world why the club wanted to bring me here.”

Check out this epic throwback photo of singer, Oritsefemi

He is pictured aboove with his former co-artise in thier now defunct group,Junglis boys.See full photo below.

Alibaba Reacts To Davido’s Claim That He Made ₦500m From His 30 Billion Concert

Veteran comedian, Alibaba has reacted to Davido’s claim that he made N500m from his 30billion concert.

According to the comedian, its just a tip.

Alibaba, via instagram, added that the entertainment sector is a gold mine that activates commercial activities in allied sectors.

He wrote;

“This afternoon, at about 1pm, I got a message on my WhatsApp asking me to confirm if Davido can actually make the kind of money he claims to have made. I thought the sender was patronizing… or as we say in Warri “e dey use style find my mouth”. But this evening, I got another chat from a Banker, who wanted to know if the kind of money he is hearing could be made from a concert. I could not ignore this one. He is the Chief Risk Officer of a top 5 bank. So, I took my time to mention how possible it is to even make more than the figure he has heard being mentioned.

#SoundcityMVPAwards: Juliet Ibrahim stuns in her glittering dress (Photos)

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim who's among notable celebrities attending the 2017 Soundcity MVP Awards tonight, shared this stunning photos of herself in a glittering dress. She was styled by celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry.

Check out singer Simi's hilarious reply to a lady who asked when she is getting married

Lol...she posted this during her question and answer session with her fans on Twitter.😅😆😆😆 a funny question deserves a funny answer Lol.See the full tweets below..

"Holla at me after you have breastfed a 30 billion gang baby" Sophia Momodu claps back at non-fan who called her breast, flat

Davido's babymama, Sophia Momodu clapped back at a non-fan who called her breast flat 😅😅😆😆😀😁 in a new IG post. See the comments below..Lolz

+ 18 IS THIS COUPLE OK AT ALL?

People develop more metal 😡😡😡😡 cases on a daily basis cause of social media.Now, we"ve seen it all on social media..Are they normal???

Sell the full photo below..👇👇👇👇

More wins! Cardi B to perform at the Grammys after bagging two nominations

Her life changed after her chart-topping track "Bodak Yellow" was released.

Cardi B, a former stripper turned rapper who already has been nominated in two categories at the 60th Grammy Awards holding this year, will equally be performing at the ceremony.

The rapper will be performing with Bruno Mars who both recently released a remix of Mars’ “Finesse.”

Son takes mother to court to stop her posting pictures of him on Facebook

A mother (not real photo) will have to pay a 10,000 euro (£9,000) fine if she posts pictures of her son on Facebook without his consent, after a court in Rome ruled in his favor. 

The 16-year-old, whose parents were getting a divorce, raised the issue during divorce proceedings involving his parents. The teenager was featured by his mother in some photos on social media and judges ruled that the boy could lawfully request the removal of all his photos posted by his mother from the social media site. 

Blac Chyna shows off her killer body in pink skintight dress (Photos)

The reality star shared these sexy new photos of herself wearing nothing but a pink skintight dress that flashed her jaw-dropping body.See full photos below....

Cardi B ties Beyonce with four hits in Top 10 of Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs Chart

Rapper, Cardi B has achieved yet another milestone by securing four of the top 10 tracks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart, a record previously achieved by singer Beyonce.

She and Queen Bey are the only female artistes to post four songs in the top 10 at the same.

According to Billboard, Cardi B placed four songs simultaneously in the top 10 of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart (dated Jan. 13) for the second week in a row.

The publication reports that Cardi’s feature on G-Eazy’s “No Limit” with ASAP Rocky currently sits at #2, her assist on Migos’ “Motorsport” also featuring Nicki Minaj comes in at #3, her debut single “Bodak Yellow” lands at #5, and her new single “Bartier Cardi” with 21 Savage is at #9.

'We thank you for prayers and goodwill' - President Buhari and wife thank Nigerians as Yusuf leaves hospital

Read the press statement below..

President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife, Aisha, and the entire family, thank all men and women of goodwill, both within and outside the country, for their prayers and best wishes, which have now seen their son, Yusuf, being discharged from hospital.

The family appreciates the overwhelming show of love and solidarity, which had come their way since Yusuf was involved in a motorcycle crash on December 26, 2017.