GEJ's aides approached us with $3m for votes – CIO

The Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) has alleged that some aides of former President Goodluck Jonathan approached the body with $3 million so as to canvass for their votes during the presidential election.

According to Leadership, Coordinator of CIO, Imam Abdullahi Shuaib, made this claim during the 22nd National Islamic Training Programme (NITP), holding at Odosengolu, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi threatens the West in new spine-chilling message

In his first message to the public in the last 7 months, ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has warned Western countries and Israel to expect imminent attacks and also warned “crusaders” not to dare fight on his turf.

According to CNN, Israeli Military officials are not taking the video too seriously because they believe ISIS doesn't have much of a stronghold in the country plus the exact date of the video shoot is unclear. al-Baghdadi called on Saudi citizens to 'rise up against the apostate tyrants, and avenge their people in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen'.

William Guest Dies At 74 — Singer Was Original Member Of Gladys Knight And The Pips

William Guest, who was an original member of the legendary group Gladys Knight and the Pips, has died, according to reports.
Guest (above, far left) died in Detroit of congestive heart failure. He was 74 years old.
His sister-in-law Dhyana Ziegler, who helped Guest write and release his autobiography Midnight Train From Georgia: A Pip's Journey in 2013, told reporters:

All you need to know about the shiite Muslim group in Nigeria

The history of shiite date back to the death of prophet Muhammed in 632bc.when the issue for who will succeed prophet Muhammed came up. His followers could not reach an agreement on whether to chose bloodline successors or leaders most likely to follow the tenet of the faith. The shiite favoured
 Ali Muhammad's cousin and son in law, while the sunnis

Starting 2016: Buhari Declares Free University Education for Science & Tech Students

 Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari while presenting the 2016 fiscal year budget has assured that there will be free eduction for science, technology and education students in tertiary institutions.

President Buhari stressed that this would indeed mark a historic milestone for Nigeria as a nation.

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authourity sanctions Aero over Bauchi Airport ladder saga

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday imposed what it called an applicable sanction on Aero Contractors Airlines in line with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCARs, Though, the specific sanction was not revealed but the agency said that it runs into millions of Naira.

 According to Mr Sam Adurogboye, Ag General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA ,“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed an applicable sanction on Aero Contractors Airlines in line with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs).”

Fayose is accuse by APC of insincerity over state’s finances

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of not telling the truth about the financial status of the state, being his excuse for not paying workers salary.

The party said the governor’s message to the civil servants that they should not expect salary in January was a mark of his uncaring attitude to workers, stressing that the current allocation to Ekiti State is enough to pay workers’ salaries, since according to them, the governor had refused to embark on any infrastructure development programme.

Study finds four out of the top five 'best value' Hollywood stars are women

Four of the top five “best value” Hollywood actors are women, according to a new Forbes magazine report which will fuel the debate over gender pay disparity in the world’s best known film industry.
Mila Kunis, Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Stone all make the top five ‘best actors for the buck’ 2015 list, while Jennifer Lawrence – recently ranked the highest-paid female actor by Forbes – lands in eighth place.

Khloé Kardashian Slips Us A Nip In Another Steamy Shot From Her St. Barts Shoot!

Khloé Kardashian is on a roll, y'all!
Following Koko's bare and sparkly booty shot, the reality star decided to release ANOTHER hot pic from her impromptu photoshoot in St. Barts. Ay caliente!
As y'all know, the beauty got a little tipsy with makeup artist Joyce Bonelli and Kendall Jenner before she stripped down to her nothing for the shoot. While the cook was nervous at first, she ultimately decided to show off her hot new bod!
Check out the NSFW pic (below)

Infinix Mobility starts its software revolution with XUI

 Infinix Mobility No.1 online smartphone brand in Africa has launched its own user interface, XUI-- slim, fast and beautiful. With the importance of the growing market in Africa, South East Asia and Middle East, Infinix has started its software revolution.

Photos: Bomb-sniffing dog saves lives after it found buried 100 kg of explosives

 A bomb-sniffing dog named Elma saved lives today when it discovered 100 kilograms of explosives buried deep in the ground in southeastern Mardin province, Turkey. Elma discovered the bomb in the province's Nusaybin district. The explosives were packed inside two shell-like containers attached to a 400-meter long cable cords and detonators.

Somalia Ministry of Religious Affairs bans Christmas and New Year celebrations, says they are contrary to Islamic culture

Somalia's Federal government today Tuesday, December 22, banned the celebrations of Christmas and New Year in the capital Mogadishu. It says celebrating Christmas is against faith of Somali Muslims and won't allow it happen in the country.
Director General of Somalia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Mohamed Khayrow announced the decision in a Press Conference held in Mogadishu along with the Vice Chairman of the Supreme Religious Council (SRC), Sheikh Nur Barud Gurhan.

FFK reacts to 2016 budget and Lai Mohammed's recent comment on Fuel Scarcity and GEJ

He shared his thoughts on his Facebook page.

R. Kelly walks out of interview after questions about sexual assault allegations

R. Kelly walked out of an interview with HuffPost Live Monday after being asked about his history of alleged sexual misconduct.
The interview started off casually, with host Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani asking Kelly about his new album The Buffet. Fans were also encouraged to send in questions, which Modarressy-Tehrani attempted to ask Kelly throughout the interview.

Flavour shares adorable photo of his daughter with Anna Banner

Oh my! She's cute for days!

Budget presentation: Read Full text of Buhari's speech at the NASS

Read tthe full presentation below..

I am honored and privileged to present the 2016 Budget proposal. This is my first address before this joint session of the National Assembly. I have come here today, not only to address members of the National Assembly, but also to speak directly to the men and women who placed us here...

FG files another charges against Pro-Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu

The Federal Government has filed fresh charges including treason against founder of Radio Biafra and leader of the Independent People of Briafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu ‎before Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja.

The fresh case filed and signed by the Director, Public Prosecution, Mohammed Saidu Diri, for the Attorney-General of the Federation comes barely a week after Justice Adeniyi Ademola ordered the unconditional release of the accused since there was no pending charges against him about two months after his detention in October.

MISS UNIVERSE: Latina Contestants Unite SCREW MISS PHILIPPINES!!!

Miss Universe now has a raging war on its hands ... between Latina contestants and Miss Philippines.
Sources who were backstage at Sunday's pageant tell TMZ, after Steve Harvey throned and quickly de-throned Miss Colombia ... Miss Puerto Rico, Miss Costa Rica, Miss Mexico and other Latina contestants swarmed Miss Colombia to console her.

Photos of President Buhari at NASS today

 President Buhari presented the 2016 N6.08 trillion Budget to the National Assembly today December 22nd. See more photos after the cut..

Chelsea Clinton announces on Twitter that she is expecting 2nd child

Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, announced on Twitter on Monday that she is expecting her second child with husband, Marc Mezvinsky. She posted a picture of her first daughter Charlotte writing that her daughter is going to be a big sister. "Next summer, Charlotte is going to be a big sister! Feeling very blessed and grateful this holiday season" Big congrats to her and her husband.
Posted by Linda Ikeji at 1:08 PM

Food for thought from the richest man in China

Great advice from the Richest man in China Mr. Jack Ma. I came across this wonderful speech from the richest man in china and i think my blog readers should benefit from this great lessons.

Jack Ma says, "Please tell your children that the world is changing every day and no one is going to wait for you in the past. When lighter was invented, matches slowly disappeared. When calculator was created, abacus was to fade away.

Sokoto gives N500,000 to each family of hajj stampede victims

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto has announced a monetary donation of N500,000 to each of the 138 families of the 2015 hajj stampede from state.
A breakdown of the number of the victims showed that 114 pilgrims from Sokoto were confirmed dead, 22 are still missing while two are injured and receiving treatment.

A statement issued by Tambuwal's spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said the Governor announced the donation while receiving the report of the 2015 hajj committee in Sokoto Tuesday.

Kaduna refinery to start fuel supply today

The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) will from today supply an additional 1.5 million liters of fuel to the domestic market. This additional litres of Fuel means about 50 trucks will be released into the northern part of the country. Production at the refinery was disrupted in September due to pipeline vandalization.

Photos : Aisha Buhari reaches out to people living with HIV/AIDS

 The wife of the President of Nigeria Aisha Buhari says although there has been a lot of success in curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS, there is still need to keep raising the awareness in the country..

from Delta State Governor's daughter's traditional wedding photos

Marilyn, the beautiful daughter of Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa had her traditional wedding with her beau, Gbolahan Daramola, on Thursday, at Owa in Delta State. The church wedding is holding today St Philips Catholic Church, Asaba. Reception follows immediately at the Event Centre Asaba.  see More photos after the cut...

Opportunity: Shape You is Recruiting Student Staff!

Are you a student? Are you resourceful, friendly and confident? Do you think you have what it takes to work at Shape You? We are recruiting students of higher institutions nationwide, into paid employment as Shape You Student Staff.

All the sexy photos of Trey Songz performing at Rhythm Unplugged

 RnB star Trey Songz was the main performer at last night's Rhythm Unplugged. The 31 year old singer performed for about one hour, stringing together over 7 of his major hits and had the Eko Hotel audience screaming and singing along. He won Lagos over with his beautiful vocals and his hawt, hawt body. See all the fun photos from his performance after the cut...

Bukola Saraki is a year older today, Chief Imam of Ilorin leads Birthday Prayer Session for him

 Senate President Bukola Saraki is a year older today, December 19 and shared some words on his official Facebook page. Here are photos from a Birthday prayer session held for him, which was led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin. More photos after the cut..

Prophet TB Joshua's daughter called to the bar in New York, gives interview

Serah Oyindamola Joshua, is the first daughter of Pastor T.B. Joshua. She was called to the Bar this week in Nigeria having successfully completed the September 2015 Bar Final Examinations at the Nigerian Law School. In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Serah revealed that she will also be called to the bar in New York in January, having passed final examinations in November.

Dencia mourns older brother who died at just 30 years old

So sad! Dencia lost her older brother recently and took to her instagram to mourn him. RIP to him!

The Delightful Toyshop Christmas Bonus is now open

Christmas season is here again and the kids are excited! In this season of sharing and giving, the Delightful Toyshop is giving 10% discount on each item you buy from now till the 20th of December, 2015. So Parents, Grandparents, Uncles & Aunties.

Family members of Diezani Alison-Madueke, have dismissed reports that she is dead.

According to SaharaReporters, a close family friend of the Maduekes in Lagos was rang, but the source denied reports of the former minister’s death. “I am going to a crucial meeting with [retired Rear Admiral] Alison Amaechina Madueke, and I can tell you the former minister is not dead.”

Also, her Lagos- based lawyer, Oscar Onwudiwe who had earlier told Saharareporters that a family meeting was going on about her later called to say she is alive.

Kelly Osbourne Helps Celeb Makeup Artist Denika Bedrosian Touch Jeannie Mai's Camel Toe — See The Pic!!

Hey, sometimes you just wanna touch your friend's vagina!
Kelly Osbourne was possibly feeling some type of way while hanging out with The Real host on Wednesday — because she couldn't stop herself from helping celeb makeup artist Denika Bedrossian put her finger in Jeannie Mai's camel toe!
You should love your pals, but maybe not THAT much!
The 30-year-old also felt it was appropriate to put the picture of the moment on her IG.
She wrote:
"Sometimes @thejeanniemai is just #TunaGiitToQuit hey hey! 💜"
Okay, girl, whatever!
See the uncensored photo (below)!

Meek Mill found guilty of violating probation rules- Judge Brinkley

Meek Mill broke down on the stand ... pleading to the judge he's no gangsta, but it didn't sway her -- she found he had violated probation.

Meek testified in Philly for more than an hour, and during the testimony he got emotional a few times. Once, while describing how much it hurt not being able to go see his mom in NJ after she had surgery. All Meek's out-of-state travel has to be approved under terms of his probation.

EFCC arrests Stallion Group MD over N1.25billion payment he made to Dasuki, Yuguda

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the Managing Director of Stallion Group, Harprrie Singh, over a suspicious N1.25billion payment he made into the account of former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda for Former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki.

Shiite Leader not in Army’s Custody - Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai says the leader of the Shiite group, Sheik Ibrahim Zakzaky who was earlier arrested by the military, is no longer in their custody as he has been handed over to the appropriate authorities for prosecution. Buratai said this when he received ‎a delegation from the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) at the Army Headquarters, Abuja today.

INEC-Bayelsa governorship rerun to hold on January 9th

INEC has announced that the Bayelsa governorship rerun election in Southern Ijaw LGA will take place on January 9th. The electoral body declared the December 5th state governorship election inconclusive after cancelling the votes in the local government following cases of violence and election irregularities. Results from this rerun will determine who becomes the next governor of the state. The main contenders in the election are the incumbent governor, Seriake Dickson of PDP and former governor Timpre Sylva of APC.

Here is the police man suspended and reinstated with promotion by the senate after 21yrs suspension

 

Following a petition presented by Senator Solomon Adeola (Lagos West) on behalf of one of his constituents, Sgt. Amos Olaniyan on October 6, 2015, the Senate has ordered the reinstatement, promotion and payment of all dues to Sgt Olaniyan, who was verbally suspended from the Nigerian Police Force 21 years ago.
This follows the consideration and adoption of recommendations of the Report of the Senator Sam Anyanwu-led Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition that investigated the suspension of Sgt. Olaniyan from the Force.

James Faleke alleges threat to his life...

Faleke contested as Kogi deputy governor with late Prince Audu and has refused to be deputy to Audu's replacement Yahaya Bello. He's now alleging threat to his life!

Kaduna Gov bans all religious procession owing Army/Shiite clash

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has placed a ban on all forms of religious procession in the state following last Saturday December 12th clash between the Nigerian Army and Shiite members. Nasir made the announcement during a state-broadcast today‎.

“We have witnessed sad events in Zaria. There have been tragic consequences and needless loss of     lives, and we extend our condolences to the families that have been affected. In this sombre               moment, the government has directed that steps be taken to address the humanitarian fallouts of           the security operations. 

Check out this organic booty procedure that makes your butt twice as big...with no surgery

 The bizarre treatment is called 'vacuum therapy' which claims to enlarge women's butts. Two 'suction cups' are attached to each buttock for 45 minutes, and it supposedly 'raises, enlargen and re-affirm the butt'. It is designed to increase the blood flow, and eventually the size of your butt after about five treatments. And they swear it works...more photos after the cut...

MTN takes Nigerian Government to court over fine

Below is the communique sent to MTN staff and share holders.
Herewith a further update on the fine imposed on MTN Nigeria and renewal of cautionary announcement: Further to the SENS announcement issued by the Company on 4 December 2015, shareholders are advised that all factors having a bearing on the matter have been thoroughly and carefully considered including a review of the circumstances leading to the fine and the subsequent letters received from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

The big question: Where are you spending your Christmas Holiday

 Celebrate this Christmas in grand style, it’s all about making mind blowing memories with friends and family. Imagine Christmas at a serene homely location with tropical beaches, picturesque landscape, charming wildlife and fascinating history.

Cheapetripps.com, Nigeria’s leading and affordable travel platform is offering a special Christmas Holiday package at an affordable price for individuals and families. We have different attractive packages in Ghana, Dubai and Lagos Lagoon resort.
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Official portrait of Fashola as the Hon. Minister of Power, Works and Housing

Photo credit: Lukesh Photo

Christina Milian shares shocking details of abusive relationship

In an interview filmed for her reality show 'Christina Milian Turned Up', the singer opened up about an abusive past relationship, saying;
"I remember being that girl in the middle of the gas station trying to call 9-11 or call my mom and he's got me by my head and by my hair and he's pulling me back and there's people just watching and they don't know what to do. And all you could hope for is that someone will save you. But at the same time, you don't know how to save yourself."
Another time,
"He literally put a bullet in the gun and pointed it at my face."

Trey Songz lands in Lagos for Rhythm Unplugged concert tomorrow (photo)

US singer Trey Songz pictured taking a selfie at the airport with a fan. Flytime CEO Cecil Hammond who brought him to Nigeria in the background. The show takes place tomorrow at Eko Hotel.