Plateau State Government Appoints Big Brother Naija Winner Efe As Ambassador Of State For Entertainment

The Plateau State Government has just appointed, the winner of the just concluded 2017 Big Brother Naija TV reality show and Delta state indigene, Efe as the State's Ambassador of State for Entertainment and Creative Industry.

A press statement was released by the Director of Press, Emmanuel Nanle on behalf of the Governor of the State, Simon Lalong, confirming they will be receiving Efe, once he arrives Nigeria from South Africa.

Discussion on the spate of attacks on Africans in India

• “They see us as cannibals; they see us as prostitutes; they see us as drug addicts.” Ghanaian student Mina Wumbey

• “If you are black, they consider you as trash.” Nigerian student Sadiq Bello
• “My experience is that it’s everywhere.” Indian photographer Mahesh Shantaram

Governor Ajimobi disregards State Assembly, swears-in 2 rejected nominees

In what could be regarded as flouting the orders of the parliament, Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi has sworn in two rejected nominees to administer two local government council areas in the state.

Watch #BBNaija Bisola's reaction when she finally saw ThinTallTony today...

Bisola had earlier today said she felt betrayed by the fact that her love interest in the house, TTT, had hid the fact that he was married with kids. 

Pastor Ibiyeomie vs Kemi Olunloyo: Federal high court grants blogger, Kemi Olunloyo N1m bail

Following the bail application of her counsel,  Fatai. O. Lawal, online journalist and blogger, Kemi Olunloyo has today been granted bail by a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt. The court also granted Samuel Walson, publisher of a local tabloid in Port Harcourt, Rivers State bail.

Pastor Ibiyeomie vs Kemi Olunloyo: Federal high court grants blogger, Kemi Olunloyo N1m bail

Following the bail application of her counsel,  Fatai. O. Lawal, online journalist and blogger, Kemi Olunloyo has today been granted bail by a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt. The court also granted Samuel Walson, publisher of a local tabloid in Port Harcourt, Rivers State bail.

Malabu Oil deal: I didn't collect $200m bribe – Goodluck Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday dismissed reports that he received the sum of $200m as kick-back from the Malabu oil deal.

Lagos-Ibadan standard rail gauge to begin operation Jan 2019

The Chairman, Board of Nigeria Railway Corporation, Alhaji Usman Abubakar, says construction of Lagos-Ibadan standard rail gauge will be completed in December 2018 and start operation in January 2019.

Fire Engulfs FAAN Headquarters

Workers of  the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were nearly asphyxiated this morning when thick smoke emanating from serious fire from one part of the headquarters of the agency engulfed the whole offices and forced the workers to scamper for safety.

Naira sustains loss against dollar, sells at N410

The Naira on Tuesday sustained its loss against the dollar at the parallel market.

This was in spite of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s intervention at both the interbank market and Bureau De Change window.

INTERVIEW: BBNaija winner Efe Ejeba speaks: What I regret doing in Big Brother house

Big Brother Naija winner, Efe Ejeba, arrived Nigeria on Monday night and attended his first ever press conference at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi on Tuesday morning.

Neymar suspended for El Clasico

Barcelona have been rocked by the news that Brazilian forward Neymar will miss this month's El Clasico against Real Madrid after being handed a three-match suspension.

Fashola Raises Hope for Better Electricity Supply

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, on Sunday raised hope for improved electricity supply in the country, assuring Nigerians that power generation would ramp up to 4,000 megawatts within the next six days.

Bill to abolish discrimination between First Degree, HND passes second reading

A Bill for an Act to abolish the discrimination between First Degree and Higher National Diploma (HND) in same profession passed second reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

By 2021, Dangote will probably be the world’s largest exporter of rice - Akin Adesina

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says Aliko Dangote, may become the largest exporter of rice in the world by 2021.

Darey Art Alade shows off his son who is playing his first international tournament in Barcelona

Darey Art Alade shared photos of his son who is currently in Barcelona for his first international tournament.

Ofili-Ajumogobia, judge accused of corruption, challenges court’s jurisdiction

Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, a federal high court judge, has challenged the jurisdiction of an Ikeja high court to hear the ongoing corruption charge brought against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

BREAKING: Efe wins Big Brother Naija

Obasanjo: Corruption Now Worse than 1999

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, said despite all the efforts so far geared towards the fight against corruption in Nigeria, including enacting anti-graft law, the scourge seemed to be worse now than it was in 1999.

MRS Oil commissions ‘Africa’s largest jetty’, Kachikwu, Fashola praise firm

Leading downstream oil company, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, on Saturday commissioned a berthing terminal – Dantata Jetty, which has capacity to berth vessels of 80,000 – 120,000 metric tonnes of petroleum products at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos.

Meningitis patients sleep on floor in Zamfara clinics

Children are the worst hit in the outbreak of meningitis in Zamfara State as hospitals and health care centres in the state struggle to keep up with the rising number of cases.

PDP Crisis: Fayose, Wike free to leave PDP — Sheriff

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has said the party is ready to call the bluff of its governors that are not ready to accept him.

9 ways to show interest in a man — without being awkward

It is often difficult for many ladies to express interest in the opposite sex and for those who do, they end up having an awkward situation on their hands.

Ozekhome Petitions Magu over N450m Enugu PDP Campaign Funds

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Mike Ozekhome, has asked the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, to take over the on-going investigation into the disbursement of N450 million, allegedly, sent to the Enugu State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party by the party’s national headquarters during the 2015 presidential election.

Angry Femi Falana resigns from ThisDay editorial board

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has announced his resignation from the editorial board of ThisDay newspaper following a story published about him in the medium.

Mr. Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, made the announcement in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES.

Christians across the world celebrate Palm Sunday

Christians in Nigeria and across the world have gathered in celebration of the Palm Sunday, marking the final Sunday in the Lenten season and the start of the Christian holy week.

My govt. never plotted to kill Bamaiyi – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday said that his government never plotted to kill former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (rtd ) as claimed by Bamaiyi in his book.

Remarkably brilliant Nigerian girl gets admitted into 14 American schools

An 18-year-old Nigerian girl, Olawunmi Akinlemibola, who is a senior at DuVal High School in Lanham, Maryland, really has a big decision to make about her future, as she has been accepted into 14 colleges and universities, including Harvard, Princeton and Stanford. 

Stephanie releases her account statement to prove Apostle Suleiman paid money into her account (Video)

The Canada-based lady, Stephanie involved in an alleged romance scandal with the overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, Johnson Suleiman, has released her statement of account to prove that the man of God sent her money countless times. 

The surprising thing is that the account number from the video corresponds with that of the apostle.

A Twitter user @KnewKeed, who disclosed that he checked out the account number on quickteller and it checked out. Though he disclosed that the bank it came from, still has to corroborate her story. Knewkeed also revealed that a phone company in Canada, has

agreed to release Stephanie Otobo's call log. According to him, the truth will be out soon. 

Watch the video below;

Mr. Eazi remembers when he tried to book Wizkid for a show 7 years ago (photo)

Starboy's artiste, Mr. Eazi, shared a screenshot of a chat he had with his manager when they tried to book Wizkid 7 years ago. According to Mr. Eazi who was once a music promoter, he never knew he will become an artiste one day.

Here's what he wrote;