BREAKING: House of Reps suspends Jibrin

  The House of Representatives on Wednesday suspended Abdulmumin Jibrin, a lawmaker from Kano at the centre of the unfolding budget padding scandal, for 180 legislative days.
The House seats three days in a week and this consequently means that Mr. Jibrin’s suspension would last more than a year.

EiE Nigeria, 16 Other CSOs Call For Reformation of the National Assembly

National Assembly Complex

Enough is Enough (EiE) and 16 other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for the reformation of the National Assembly following allegations of forgery, corruption, and padding rocking the institution. The CSOs called for the publication of the budget of the National Assembly, and that Principal Officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate should step down until all allegations are properly investigated and justice served.

Here’s How You Can Use Google Photos to Create a Cute Wedding Album

 A wedding is that beautiful ceremony where two people are united in marriage. Today, in Nigeria, a wedding ceremony is really a big deal and proper planning and a whole lot of preparations go into making sure that the day turns out as beautiful and memorable as it was envisioned by the bride and groom.

EFCC Rearraigns Former Abia Gov. Orji Uzor Kalu Over N3.2bn Fraud

Orji Uzor Kalu

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arraigned a former governor of Abia, Orji Uzor Kalu and two others on a 34-count amended charge bordering on fraud.

Kalu, his company, Slok Nigeria Limited and his former Commissioner for Finance, Jones Udeogo, were re-arraigned before Justice Anwuri Chikere of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday.

Olori Wuraola of Ife Moves to Assist Nigerians in Need

Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi of Ife has launched an initiative to provide for Nigerians in need of food, water, clothes, etc.

In a message she posted on her Instagram handle, the Olori said:

Actor Kalu Ikeagwu narrates his Ordeal with the Nigerian Police- “Their actions are an embarrassment to Nigeria’s image” –

 Yesterday there were reports about Nollywood actor Kalu Ikeagwu’s arrest and subsequent release by the Nigerian Police over a case that he was not involved in. In an interview with Sahara Weekly, he narrates the ordeal he and his family went through in the hands of the Nigerian Police Force

5 Persons Killed After Petrol Tanker Exploded in Akwa Ibom State

 A petrol tanker has crushed five persons to death after losing control and crashing into a pavement, along Obong Itam Road in the Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, PUNCH reports.

The report stated that the tanker was coming from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) depot in Calabar, Cross River State, when the accident occurred.

According to an eyewitness, Cyril Ekpenyong, the tragic incident occurred on Monday at about 8:30PM.

Obasanjo Backs Call for Sale of Assets, Says Nigeria should Borrow, Spend Less & Earn More to Exit Recession

Olusegun Obasanjo

 Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday stressed the need for Nigeria to borrow, spend less and earn more to get out of the current economic recession.

Obasanjo said this in Abeokuta at the opening ceremony of the National Council On Finance and Economic Development Conference (NACOFED).

So Sad! Rhythm 93.7 FM’s DJ Midas Dies at the Age of 45

 Michael Adedoyin aka DJ Midas, one of the Nigeria’s foremost DJs has passed on.

He died after a brief illness at the age of 45. DJ Midas was adored by many due to his jovial nature as well as his skills on the turntable and worked for years at Silverbird’s Rhythm 93.7FM.

Our prayers are with his family at this time even as they mourn his death.

Credit: @Rhythm93.7FM

5 ways to prepare your car for rainy season

 Rain has become more frequent these days, while farmers and agricultural enthusiasts are grateful for the blessing of the rain, those who drive are concerned about their vehicle’s condition. The weather is unpredictable so its best to prepare your vehicle for the cold temperatures and freezing rain so you don’t get left out in the cold. Autofactorng, an e-commerce retail company into sales of auto-parts has highlighted 5 ways to prepare your car for rainy season car

Obaseki promises to build biggest spare parts market in S/South

  Technicians and dealers of auto parts at the popular Evbareke market in Benin City have endorsed the APC Governorship Candidate, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who promised to set up the biggest spare parts market in the South-South geo-political zone.

Love Art? Five Incredible Pieces Of Modern Art With A Message

What is art? Over the last few decades, the whole concept of art has changed. It is no longer something that is simply pleasing to the eye or something that appeals to the senses.

Modern art conveys a message and speaks to people's hearts and souls. It strikes a chord with each individual which is remarkable in its beauty and surrealism, which is where the magic lies.
Here are five incredible pieces of modern art that truly created a ripple in the world...

Back to her senses: Malia Obama wears 'Smoking kills' tee-shirt at Made In America festival

US President Obama's oldest daughter who was seen at lollapalooza music festival in Chicago in early August was seen wearing a T-shirt which read 'Smoking kills' and short shorts at the Made in America festival in Philadelphia.

Celebrating Kano Royalty! Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II looks Dignified on the Cover of ThisDay Style

His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II is the latest personality to cover ThisDay Style. In a special edition to celebrate Kano, The Emir is photographed by TY Bello and he is very bit the regal Monarch.

“We were literally warned not to say anything” – CcHub’s Founder, Bosun Tijani Speaks on Mark Zuckerberg’s Visit, His Drive, & More

Bosun Tijani

 The Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder of Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), Yaba, Bosun Tijani, in an interview with PUNCH’s Tobi Aworinde, has shared how the business – an incubator for technology start-up companies – started, and how Mark Zuckerberg‘s first visit to Nigeria, was kept a secret.

When did you discover your passion for mentoring young entrepreneurs?

Recession: The Barking is Over! Sack Adeosun, Udoma & Emefiele – Senator Dino Melaye Tells President Buhari

Senator Dino Melaye

 The Senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take urgent and drastic measures, including the immediate sack of three prominent members of his Economic Team, as the solution-precedent to reboot the ailing economy. He made this known in a statement in Abuja Sunday.

Probe the IDP feeding crisis; humanitarian agencies urge FG

 Within 24 hours of the visit of Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the co-Founder of The One Campaign, David Hewson of the U2 rock group to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Maiduguri, the IDPs went on another street protest, the second within one week, alleging ill-treatment and poor feeding by government and other supposed humanitarian agencies.

How we escaped from kidnappers’ den in Ogun— Victims laments

*CP Ahmed Illyasu flanked by Mrs Kudirat Balogun and her husband, Gafar

 THEY literally walked through the valley of the shadow of death and lived to tell the story of their escape. Indeed, for both Kudirat Balogun, the wife of a Chairmanship aspirant of All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming local government election in Ogun State and a hotelier, Otunba Olanrewaju Gbenga, their story can be likened to that of the Biblical Daniel who was thrown into a lion’s den and miraculously escaped unhurt through divine intervention. The duo who were abducted and later freed have since been sharing their experiences in captivity.

Kim Jong-un executes Education minister for not sitting properly during a meeting

  Kim Jong-un has executed North Korean's Education minister, 63 year old Kim Yong-Jin, by firing squad because he did not sit properly during a meeting. Education minister , was shot dead after his 'bad sitting posture' in parliament incurred the wrath of the North Korean dictator.

It will be a tragedy of monumental proportion if Ibrahim El-Zakzaky goes blind- Shiites group warns FG

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi’ites yesterday released a statement asking the Federal government to arraign their leader, Ibrahim Zakzaky, who has been in their custody since December last year following the clash the group members had with the Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna state. The group in the statement released said should their leader go blind, “it will be a tragedy of monumental proportion".
The statement signed by the group's spokesperson, Ibrahim Musa, reads in part

CBN Re-instates Banks Banned from FOREX Market

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reinstated all the banks that were banned from the foreign exchange market, the Director, Banking Supervision, Tokunbo Martins, has said.

She said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a media briefing, stating that the decision was reached after a series of meetings with the body of bank Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

Police Arraign 55-year-old Man for Allegedly Abducting and Raping a Teenager for 4 Days

 The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a 55-year-old security guard, Yekini Ogunjobi, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court, for allegedly abducting, hypnotising, and raping a 14-year-old girl in his apartment for four days, PUNCH reports.

Budget Padding: Presidential Committee on Anti-Corruption Meets Hon. Jibrin, Begins Probe

Hon Jibrin Speaking to Correspondents after the meeting with PACAC

  Former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, has met with Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC) on alleged corrupt practices involving some principal officers on budget process.

The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, led by Professor Itse Sagay, on Wednesday, said it had begun ‘meeting’ on the documents submitted to it on the budget padding scandal by leaders of the House of Representatives.

Operation ‘Crocodile Smile’: Troops Arrest 5 Suspected Criminals

 Troops participating in Operation Crocodile Smile have arrested five suspects known to be terrorising East-West road, between Ughelli and and Patani, Delta, during a reconnaisance exercise in the area.

This is contained in a statement signed by Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.

Photo: Eclipse of the sun seen in Port Harcourt, Rivers state

 This happened in Port Harcourt, Rivers state this morning. Photo credit: Chinedu Amah