Why Should 150,000 Policemen Be Guarding VIPs, Atiku Queries Buhari

In the wake of the outcry over the abduction of 110 schoolgirls from Dapchi in Yobe State, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to explain why 150,000 policemen should be attached to Very Important Personalities (VIPs) in the country and not schools.

In an interview with THISDAY newspaper, Atiku who recently decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the All Progressives Congress (APC) last year said if he had his way he would withdraw all the 150,000 policemen from the VIPs and send them to guard schools in the northeast.

“If I had my way, I would have recalled all of those 150,000 policemen who are not performing core police duties and send them to provide security for every school in the North-East region. That to me would be a better use of their time and services.

Black Panther’ Hits $1 Billion Mark At Global Box Office

Disney’s mega hit “Black Panther” has passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The studio said Saturday that the milestone is based on Disney’s estimate of ticket sales.

The announcement comes on the 26th day of release for the blockbuster. The movie is directed by Ryan Coogler and stars Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan.

Disney notes that “Black Panther” is the fifth film in its Marvel universe to reach the milestone. The others are “The Avengers,” ″Avengers: Age of Ultron,” ″Iron Man 3,” and “Captain America: Civil War.”

The film has made $521 million domestically, becoming the No. 2 superhero release of all time, surpassing “The Dark Knight.”

Despite buzz over the history-making cast and crew behind it, Coogler said his first goal was to make a good film.

“First things first, it’s got to work as a movie. That’s hard enough to do,” Coogler told “CBS This Morning” in February. He said his past experience as an athlete helped him tune out the pressure.

Alleged N4.6b Laundering: Bank Official Gives Evidence Against Usman, Fani-Kayode

More revelations were made on Thursday at a Federal High Court in Lagos in the ongoing trial of a former Minister of State for Finance, Nenandi Usman, who is facing a corruption charge.

A bank official and witness told the court how N250 million was transferred into an ex-minister’s account from a company.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Usman alongside Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation and the Chairman of the 2015 Goodluck Jonathan Presidential Campaign Organisation.

Others are a former National Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Yusuf Danjuma and a company — Jointrust Dimentions Nigeria Ltd.

INEC To Prosecute Governor Yahaya Bello Over Double Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its allegation of double registration against Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State still stands.

“The allegation of double registration has not been swept under the carpet; we cannot prosecute Bello now because he enjoys immunity as a sitting governor.

“He has committed an offence and we shall prosecute him when he is out office,” INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kogi, Prof. James Apam, said in Lokoja on Thursday.

He said that the recent issuance of a temporary voter’s card to the governor did not mean that the issue of double registration had been swept under the carpet.

INEC Receives 108 Fresh Applications For Party Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has so far received no fewer than 108 fresh applications from political associations seeking registration as political parties.

Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmoud Yakub, made the disclosure in Lagos on Thursday while speaking on “Citizen, Government and Technology’’ at a session of the ongoing Lagos Social Media Week.

The commission had in Dec. 2017 registered 21 new parties.

The registration of the new parties brought the total number of registered parties to 68.

Yakub, who addressed the session via a video call, said the fresh applications were being processed by the commission.

“As of Friday, we received no fewer than 108 fresh applications from political associations seeking to be registered as political parties.

“We have begun the processing and scrutiny of the applications and we will register those that meet the eligibility criteria,’’ he said.

Construction: Lagos Govt Urged To Put In Place Measures Against Accidents, Gridlock

Some road users in Lagos on Thursday appealed to the Lagos State Government to put in place measures to prevent accidents and gridlock on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway under construction.

The road users told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that debris from excavations in the construction site had further narrowed the highway, posing danger.

They called for warning signs to avert accidents and reduce gridlock.

Mr Dayo Ogunware, a civil engineer in Shasha area of the state, said that the construction was not being properly managed.

He urged engineers on the site to adopt safety measures.

“I feel that the engineers and other workers on the site are not adopting the right measures.

“By standard, jersey barriers are meant to be used to prevent pedestrian from impending hazard around the excavations made for line drains.

“This was not taken into consideration; it is, therefore, risking the lives of commuters on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway,’’ he told NAN .

Ogunware added that some trenches were without proper safety signs to warn of dangers ahead.

Wizkid Acquires A Pet -Goat

Star boy Wizkid, is in the news as he has a lot going on for him lately. The father of 3 will not only be performing at the popular Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival popularly known as Coachella in Indio, California, he has also added another cap to his feather by acquiring a pet, and guess what it is a goat.

The ”Manya” crooner who tweeted the good news has since asked his fans to help him suggest names for his pet goat.
See his post below

Amazing uses of coconut oil

DIY Body Scrub

For a moisturizing and all-natural body scrub, mix half a cup of coconut oil with a handful of coarse salt or sugar and apply it all over, or focus on any dry skin patches you may have. Once your skin is exfoliated, the moisturizing oil will last long after the grains have melted away.

Amazing uses of EPSULM SALT for healthy and glowing skin

Pedicure

Treat your feet to even more fun with a low-cost, at-home Epsom salt pedicure. Mix one half a cup of Epsom salt with warm soap water and soak. Remove nail polish, cut and file toenails and then soak again for five minutes. Epsom salt’s natural exfoliating properties will help soften rough and callused skin, leaving your feet feeling spa-fresh.

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.