Nickel Has Been Discovered In Nigeria? This Is Good News

Facts about Nickel price

This same Nickel was selling for as HIGH as $50,000 per tonne years ago. Now it is between $9,000 and $10,500 but it is still very much higher than the so called black gold - Crude Oil - which has led to so many death and destruction of critical infrastructures in our country.

PHOTOS: Nigeria's First Electric Light Rail ready for Operation

The Calabar electric light rail is finally ready for inauguration. Built by Ponet TFZE, the train with a cruising speed of about 40 kilometres per hour, has 12 cars - 10 passenger and two equipment cars.

The multi-billion Naira Calabar Light rail project, the first in Nigeria, would soon be inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari.

How man used Facebook to lure, rape and rob ladies in Lagos

 Men of the Nigeria Police, Lagos Command, have arrested a father of two, who specializes in using social media platforms, particularly Facebook, to lure gullible ladies to hotels, where he sedates, r*pes and dispossesses them of their valuables.

We usually have big ideas but lack ability to see them through – VP Osinbajo

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, GCON, SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR AT THE DELTA STATE ECONOMIC SUMMIT/25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT OF THE STATE IN ASABA, AUGUST 26, 2016

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Let me begin by saying how honoured l am today as a guest of the Government and the people of Delta State on this occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the state. I bring a very warm greetings and congratulations from the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari.

Why I Came To Nigeria – Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg

Billionaire and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is in Nigeria to promote the Express Wi-Fi stuffs among other tech-related engagements. Below is what he shared online:

This is Rosemary Njoku. I just met Rosemary at the Facebook Express Wi-Fi stand she runs in Lagos. 

ASUU Threatens To Embark On Nationwide Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike to press home demands for the implementation of its 2009 agreement with Federal Government.

INTERESTING | Heirs Of Harmony

by Sarumi Lukman Oluwapelumi
Veraciously an heir is what every man wishes for before the journey to the land of no return, if gone family heritage, culture and history cease to exist. Sustaining ancestral pedigree lingers on the heart of an elder without a heir. However in the quest of seeking divine interference, recitations are offered solely for the good and upright offspring.

NFF to Samson Siasia: "You’re an ingrate, we will expose you"

A top official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has threatened to expose Samson Siasia, if he continues to castigate the controversial football house.

Siasia, who had won bronze with Nigeria’s U-23 team at the 2016 Olympics, said he is “done” with the management of Nigerian football.

I was a labourer, sold suya, cleaned toilet soak-away; the story of Isaac Balami, new leader of Nigerian Pilots

The painter in this picture is Mr Isaac Belami, 18 years ago.
The president, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers and national leader of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, Comrade Isaac Balami has let out a heart-chilling story on how he started his career on a humble pedestrian, having gone through unimaginable poverty.

Naira In Free Fall; Now 414 To A Ddollar

Nigeria's currency is still taking heat. The Naira fell to a new low of 414 against US dollar on Sunday amid the continued scarcity of foreign exchange in the country, with economic experts predicting further pressure in the forex market this week.

We Will Overcome Our Present Challenges – Jonathan

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday sent out a message of hope to Nigerians, declaring that the nation will overcome its current economic challenges.

He said Nigerians must be prepared to protect and develop the country at all times, stressing that the current challenges were transient even as he urged Christians to continue to pray for the nation.

Julius Agwu admitted into London hospital after a relapse of his brain tumour

Our prayers are with comedian Julius Agwu who is reportedly in a bad shape at a London hospital. According to GoldMyTV, feelers from Dublin his arrival point chipped in that he was not looking good all through his short stay in Ireland before the relapse occurred in London.

SERIOUSLY? Man Sets His Wife, Son and Daughter Ablaze Over Property

A 43yrs old teacher, Gbemisola Edward, and her 11-year-old daughter, Dolapo, have been confirmed dead at an Ogun State hospital after suffering from severe burns.

The woman’s husband, Joshua, was said to have poured petrol on her, their daughter, and his seven-year-old son, Samson, and set fire on them. For what nau??

Usain Bolt's girlfriend said it's not easy seeing him with ladies but she's not leaving him

You can't be dating one of the richest sports men in the world and say you want to break up with him just because a girl shared pics of them together...or he was in a club dancing with a lady...lol.

Yes, I'm Done With Nigerian Football and NFF; Siasia Resigns As Nigeria U-23 Coach

Too many blunders from the managers of sports in Nigeria in recent times...

Samson Siasia has resigned as the coach of Nigeria’s U-23 football team due to what he describes as “a disrespectful system”.

EFCC Seizes Two Shopping Malls From INEC Chief

Many overnight big men in big trouble! Two choice shopping malls allegedly acquired by a serving Resident Electoral Commissioner with her share of a bribe dished out by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of last year’s general elections, have been seized by the EFCC.

FG is Prepared to Discuss with Boko Haram over Chibok Girls – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the preparedness of the Federal Government to discuss the release of the Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists since 2014. Speaking during an interview with journalists in Nairobi, Kenya at the weekend, President Buhari said the government is very much ready to discuss and get the girls back to their parents.

Business Woman Caught With Drugs At Lagos Airport

*She says it's due to bad economy
51yrs old Akinyemi Monsurat Olajumoke, an indigene of Ogun State, was nabbed with four parcels of heroin, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, during inward screening of passengers on an Ethiopia Airlines flight from Entebbe, Uganda.

Buhari Tells Emir Sanusi & Others: "Advise Me In Writing"

Following blistering public remarks on his economic policies by the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, President Muhammadu Buhari has requested top traditional rulers in the country to henceforth put their advice across to him in private written memos.

Learning From Seychelles To Grow Nigeria's Travel & Tourism Industry

by Olukayode Kolawole
Travel & Tourism’s impact on the economic and social development of a country can be enormous; opening it up for business, trade and capital investment, creating jobs and entrepreneurship for the workforce and protecting heritage and cultural values. 

SERIOUSLY? 145yrs Old Man Discovered In Indonesia... He's World's Oldest Ever

Most will like to live this long, but possibly in good health and strong. Experts believe they've found a new world’s oldest man after documents appear to show Mbah Gotho to be 145 years old.

The record-breaking Indonesian man would easily be the world’s oldest person ever - breezing past previous holder Jeanne Calment, who died at the age of 122.

How 4 World Bank consultants died in Ekiti boat accident

It's a sad one for World Bank team as four of their consultants have drowned in Egbe River in Egbe community of Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

The four were said to be workers on a World Bank assessment mission to the river and had commenced work on Tuesday night.

Richest Footballer, Ronaldo, Wins UEFA Award

Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo won the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award on Thursday after winning both last season’s Champions League and Euro 2016 with Portugal.

AFP reports that Ronaldo received the accolade for the second time in his career after finishing ahead of Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale and Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann.

Mikel Obi’s Father Unhappy With Federal Government

Pa Michael Obi, father of national Under-23 team captain Mikel Obi, has expressed disappointment over the treatment of the team after winning bronze at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Pa Obi said that he expected his son to lead the team to the country to be given a rapturous welcome and a presidential reception, but lamented the majority of the players left for their clubs after beating Honduras 3-2 in the bronze medal match to win Nigeria’s only medal at the Rio Games.

'Pay our allowances or expect chaos,' Soldiers write President

Nigerian soldiers of the Battalion 37 who served on a peacekeeping mission in Liberia have written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, lamenting the non-payment of their four-month allowance.

'Stop blaming Jonathan, retrace your steps,' Emir warns Buhari

The Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi II, has cautioned the President Muhammadu Buhariadministration that if it does not retrace its steps, it would fail like the immediate past government.

Biafra Crumbles? A New Breakaway Faction, TRIPOB, To Burn Biafra Flag

What is going on? The Rebranded Indigenous People of Biafra (TRIPOB), a breakaway group from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by Nnamdi Kanu, has picked October 1, Independence Day in Nigeria, to publicly denounce Biafra Republic and burn its flag.

Northern Nigeria Experiences Rise In Islamist Fanatic Killings

by Dr. peregrino Brimah

The rise in mob religiously mis-inspired killings in north Nigeria cannot be overlooked. From Zamfara to Abuja. From Kano to Kaduna, there have been news reports of intolerant killings of Christians and Muslim minorities by zealous misguided youth and even state actors. While outspoken, illuminated Muslim scholars like Imam Murtada Muhammad Gusau have in clear terms preached against the gross violations by those who take lives against Islamic rule, the erring killers continue unfettered and unbothered. 

Professor killed by his friends because they thought he had put their names in his Will

How stupid! Two friends of a professor who allegedly pushed him 80 feet off a cliff into a quarry because they had thought they were in his Will have been charged with murder.

32yrs old Danielle Geier and 39yrs old George Ishler, thought they both featured in Ronald Bettig’s last Will and Testament, so they wont him gone to enable them get part of his wealth.

Rukky Sanda Celebrating Her Birthday In Style...She's 32

The Nollywood actress got a golden crown to celebrate her 32nd birthday. Happy birthday to her!

THE CHANGE WE VOTED FOR?

by Sanya Oni
Is this the change we voted for? Yes it is!That was Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman’s riposte to the growing street broadsides in the aftermath of the vicious storms that have devastated the nation’s socio-economic landscape while turning most households destitute. That the response took some 1,700 words would seem to suggest the extent to which the deeply the anguished cries of Nigerians have managed to penetrate the thick, legendary impervious walls of the villa. 

SO SAD! Police shoot Deaf & Dumb Driver dead while trying to communicate with sign language

This is sad! An investigation has been launched after a police officer shot dead a deaf and mute driver who witnesses say was trying to communicate using sign language.

Daniel Kevin Harris was pulled over for speeding on Thursday after cops said he led them on a brief pursuit in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the 29-year-old stopped close to his home a state trooper pulled his gun as Harris got out of his car.

LOL! Economic Issues: Summer Travellers shun US and UK... opt for their villages

I laughed but this is not funny at all, the economy is really biting. It now costs about N2m to travel from Lagos to America? Hmmm...we're still hoping for the best:

The drop in the value of Naira is forcing summer travellers to explore other alternatives, leaving local tourist resorts smiling all the way to the bank and airline operators suffocating.

AT LAST| Niger Delta Avengers Are Ready For Ceasefire

Multi sources have confirmed that the Niger Delta Avengers have pledged to lay down their weapons and resume talks with the Nigerian government. This is coming after months of attacks on oil and gas infrastructure in parts of the region which have negatively affected the economy.

So Sad! #SaveMayowa ends as Mayowa Ahmed dies

I just heard Mayowa Ahmed, who was in the news recently over efforts by her family to raise funds for her treatment, has passed on. The late Mayowa was into events before she was 'hit' by cancer. May her soul rest in peace!

Saraki renovates late Rashidi Yekini's mother's house & boosts her business (Photos)

This is quite commendable. Senate President Bukola Saraki has come to the rescue of the mother of late footballer, Rashidi Yekini, neglected by Nigerian government. See how bad her case was:

THE CHANGE I HAVE NOTICED

by Olalekan Adetayo
The present administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari came with a promise of change which is the slogan of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress. Over one year after coming on board, there have been heated debates on whether the change is here or not. Most of the debates have been centred on what has become to be known in the nation’s political lexicon as dividends of democracy.

Nigeria Will Rise Again and Become Africa's Largest Economy

Despite the current challenges, the Federal Government has said that the country would soon bounce back as the largest economy, a position that was snatched by South Africa recently.

Using the Gross Domestic Product at the end of 2015, published by the International Monetary Fund, the size of South Africa’s economy was $301bn, while Nigeria’s GDP was $296bn.

Businessman Arrested For Naming His Dog ‘Buhari’

Some people just like attracting problems to themselves. A 30-year-old Igbo trader has been arrested by the police in Ogun state for naming his pet dog 'Buhari'.

The man, Joe Fortemose Chinakwe of No.10 Omikunle street Sango-Ota, Ogun State, was reportedly arrested last weekend, after one of his neighbours of Northern extraction complained bitterly that he named his dog after his father, Alhaji Buhari.

HOW TRUE? Girl dies in church after Prophet tried to use her to perform "miracle" (Photos)

Wonders shall never end! Congregates of Mount Zion General Assembly went home with heads down last Sunday after a failed demonstration of power by the church pastor when a girl fainted after he put a heavy speaker on top of her, promising her that she would not feel pain.

Sadly, the lady has died from internal injuries caused to her lungs during the "miracle".

Wife of UNIOSUN Lecturer in Sex Scandal: "Nothing is going to change my love for you"

The drama is still on. Wife of the UNIOSUN lecturer who was allegedly involved in a s*x scandal with a 400level student, Mrs. Ojoniyi Temitope-Oladapo is standing by her husband no matter what.

Nigeria's Dream Team Qualifies for Semi-Final

Kudos to coach Samson Siasia and members of Dream Team, who gave good account of themselves. At the end they came out victorious; Nigeria 2 - 0 Denmark. Hopefully they'll repeat history.

REVELATIONS | How The Niger Delta Avengers Was Formed

The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) has threatened that should former President Goodluck Jonathan further deny being the Grand Patron of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), it will reveal more sordid details of their relationship.

#SaveMayowa Saga has been resolved...and here are the facts

Some persons who helped in the process of raising money for Mayowa wanted to collect their "share" from the money, and started acting like they care for the lady and should be with her always.

UNIOSUN Lecturer caught in S*x Scandal with female student

A lecturer at the Department of Languages and Linguistics of Osun State University, Ikire Campus, Dr. Wale Ojoniyi, is currently in trouble following the release of a video of his alleged s*x escapade with a 400 level English student of the institution, Mercy Ikwue.

Comedian Basketmouth Apologizes To Goodluck Jonathan

Popular comedian Basketmouth has withdrawn his statement on the state of the nation, apologizing to former president, Goodluck Jonathan for his "disrespecting" tone.

Many Who Voted For Buhari Are Now Complaining...but what is the way forward?

Audu Maikori, the president of Chocolate City, is one of the politically conscious Nigerians in the entertainment industry. Has just shared his opinion the CHANGE we are experiencing today:

I have been reading up on some staunch PMB supporters recanting and apologizing for supporting Buhari... I recall during the elections last year people Called me all sorts of names and labeled me anti patriotic because of my post about why I would support Jonathan in 2015.  

Army court-martials 20 officers, others for alleged sale of arms to Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army has constituted a court-martial for offenders in the counter-insurgency warfare in the North-East area of the country. 20 soldiers (four officers and 16 other ranks) were brought before the newly inaugurated court for various offences including murder and illegal sales of fire arms in the ongoing war against insurgency in the North-East.

Rio 2016: Serena Williams crashes out of Olympics

Olympic champion and world number one Serena Williams tumbled out of the Rio de Janeirosingles competition in the third round on Tuesday, August 9, after a shock defeat to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.

Married Lady sleeping with Married Man... killed by fumes from generator (Sad Details)

A man identified by his neighbours as a Police Officer and his lover, suspected to be a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps were killed by generator fumes on Saturday in Anambra.

The name of the dead policeman could not be immediately ascertained, but his cheating lover’s name was given as Ifeoma. She is a married woman with five children.