Peter Okoye Meets Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala In Maryland, USA (Photo) - Celebrities - Ifeyinka

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUPPBK8ACSR/?taken-by=peterpsquare

One half of Psquare, Peter Okoye who is currently in the US met with former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala in Maryland USA. He captioned it "With my beautiful and humble,intelligent and strong Mummy here in DC #Ngozi #Okonjo #Iweala #motherslove"

 http://ovoko.com.ng/peter-okoye-psquare-pictured-former-finance-minister-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-America

JS Hercules Promotes Daniel Amokachi To Technical Director, Poses With Family - Sports - Ifeyinka

Here are lovely photos of former Super Eagles captain and striker, Daniel Amokachi, who has been elevated to the position of Technical Director of Finnish League side, JS Hercules. Daniel Amokachi was appointed coach of the team in January 2016, but will now work with the team in a bigger capacity.

The former Nigeria international revealed the information on his Instagram page on Wednesday.

"Excited to announce that I will be transitioning to the role of #TechnicalDirector at @jshercules #theamokachis #kakkonen #football #futbol,” amokachi wrote
http://www.nationalhelm.net/2017/05/photos-of-daniel-amokachi-and-his-cute.html

Uchenna Mmadu Visits Nnamdi Kanu At His Residence In Abia. Photos - Politics - IFEYINKA

The Leader of Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Uchenna Mmadu and his team paid a visit to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu a today at his residence in Abia state. According to reports, they discussed on issues bordering on Biafra and other related topics.

http://www.nationalhelm.net/2017/05/massob-leader-pays-courtesy-visit-to.html

Osinbajo Condemns Coup In Cote D’ivoire Amid Similar Fears In Nigeria - Politics - ifeyinka

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria condemned in strong terms the recent developments in Cote d’Ivoire in which a small fraction of the country’s Armed Forces mutinied against the Government.

This is contained in a statement by Laolu Akande, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity.

It said “Nigeria presses strong and unflinching support for the Government of President Alhassan Ouattara and welcomes ongoing efforts at resolving the crisis.

“In this context, the Federal Government urges the parties to the crisis to exercise maximum restraint, remain calm and continue with dialogue and negotiations with the Government of President Ouattara.

“Nigeria also urges the mutineers to return to their barracks and to refrain from any action capable of undermining the peace, security and democracy in the country.
“The Federal Government further urges the people of Cote d’Ivoire to remain steadfast in their support for the Government and to refrain from giving support to the mutineers in the overall interest of peace, tranquillity, good order and prosperity of the country
http://dailypost.ng/2017/05/17/osinbajo-condemns-coup-cote-divoire-amid-similar-fears-nigeria/

Buhari’ll Sign 2017 Budget, Osinbajo’ll Take It From There – Ita Enang - Politics - Ifeyinka

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Mr Ita Enang has said that President Buhari will assent to the 2017 budget while the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will take it up from there.

Mr. Enang made the statement in an interview on Channels Television’s political programme on Wednesday.

According to him, “The 2017 budget will be transmitted to Mr president and the President will assent to the budget.“

“The President will assent to the budget, the acting President is in office and when the budget is transmitted, it will go through the processes and all those other questions will answer itself.”

He ​also ​confirmed that the Presidency received the budget on Wednesday afternoon
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/buharill-sign-2017-budget-osinbajoll-take-ita-enang/

Lagos State Polytechnic Student Commits Suicide By Drinking "Sniper" (Photos) - Crime - Ifeyinka

A student of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Damilola Adegoke has reportedly committed suicide by drinking "sniper". Details are still sketchy but it was gathered that on Tuesday, Damilola's mum came back home to find her daughter lying on the floor with an insecticide.
http://www.cambellsblog.com/2017/05/lagos-state-polytechnic-student-commits.html

MI Abaga Visits Jay Z's Roc Nation Office In New York - Photos - Celebrities - Ifeyinka

Its Chocolate City Music CEO, Jude Abaga, a.k.a M.I recently visited Jay Z's Roc Nation office while in New York City, USA.


more @ http://www.exlinklodge.com/2017/05/naija-rapper-mi-abaga-visits-jay-zs-roc.html\

EFCC Operative Stuck In Septic Tank As They Raid Alex Badeh’s Farm. Photos - Politics - Ifeyinka

Here are photos from the raid carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on the farmland belonging to former Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Air Chief Marshal, Alex Badeh, in Kugwuru village, Karu, Nasarawa state. It was gathered that operatives of the anti-graft agency, following a tip-off, broke into Badeh’s room, ransacked the ceiling of the farmhouse and even went into underground septic tanks in search of money they claimed he had hidden on the farm.

It was also gathered that in the process of the raid, an operatives got stuck in the septic tank but was rescued by the former CDS’ domestic staff
http://www.nationalhelm.net/2017/05/efcc-operative-stuck-in-septic-tank-as.html

Toke Makinwa In Court For Her Divorce Hearing (Photos) - Celebrities - Ifeyinka

Toke Makinwa was present in court today over her divorce case with estranged husband, Maje Ayida. According to a witness who was in court;..
http://www.nairanaijanews.com/2017/05/exclusive-photos-toke-makinwa-was-in.html

Davido Spends N2.5M On Drinks At A London Nightclub. See Receipt - Celebrities - Ifeyinka

Sony Music Act, Davido shared how much he spent while clubbing after his One Africa Show in London.

The "If" crooner spent almost 5k pounds on drinks (Approx 2.5 million naira).

Taaty Billion dey jaare!!!!!!

SOURCE: http://www.jamienaija.com/2017/05/davido-spends-25-million-on-drinks-at.html

BET 2017: Wizkid, Tekno, Davido Nominated For Best International Act Africa - Music/Radio - Ifeyinka

BET 2017 Awards
Wizkid, Tekno, Davido nominated for Best International Act Africa.
Other nominees in the category include Mr Eazi, Nasty C, AKA, Stonebwoy and Babes Wodumo

The 2017 BET Awards set to take place on Sunday June 25 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles has rolled out its nominees in the Best International Act Africa music category.

Davido nominated (BET International (Twitter))
Last year 2016 in Los Angeles, South African DJ and Producer Black Coffee went home with the award edging out Wizkid, Yemi Alade, AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Diamond Platnumz, MzVee, and Serge Beynaud.

Coffee became the first South African to win an award in that category.

The award ceremony celebrates mass achievements in black entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies released between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017.

http://pulse.ng/buzz/wizkid-tekno-davido-nominees-best-intl-act-africa-17-id6680137.html

Yemi Ogunbiyi's 70th Birthday: Wole Soyinka, Rotimi Amaechi, Others Pictured - Politics - Ifeyinka

Wole Soyinka , Rotimi Amaechi & Others at YEMI OGUNBIYI 70th Birthday - Pictures | Checkout the Pictures from YEMI OGUNBIYI 70th Birthday party attended by dignitaries around the world , people like ..

1. Tokunbo Ogunbiyi (left); Mr, Rotimi Amaechi; Iyalode of Remoland, Sade Ogunbiyi and celebrant, Dr Yemi Ogunbiyi; Mrs Wunmi Ogunbiyi, Professor Wole Soyinka and wife, Folake

http://40ng.com/yemi-ogunbiyi-70th-birthday/%22

Fatima Khadijah Bashir Wears Deola Sagoe N500k-n1.5m Komole Iro And Buba - Politics - Ifeyinka

For her wedding fatiha on Saturday, Fatima, daughter of Sen. Khadijah Bashir, Senator representing Borno North at the Senate, wore Deola Sagoe peach gold Komole Iro and buba in nectar motif, which costs as much as N500,000 - N1.5million.


Dignitaries who attended her wedding include; Governor Shettima, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Governors, and many other dignitaries. More photos after the cut;

http://www.lailasblog.com/2017/05/wedding-photos-daughter-of-borno.html

Excited Masquerade Poses With Catholic Priest After Meeting Him On The Road.PICS - Culture -Ifeyinka

This is really nice... When religion meets tradition.. A Catholic priest was shown some love after encountering a masquerade while on a duty in a remote village. The masquerade who appeared to have been overwhelmed with joy -hugged the cleric and even posed for pictures with him...These photos have gone viral online due to the how due to how "uncommon" this is...

Source; http://www.nationalhelm.net/2017/05/excited-masquerade-poses-with-catholic.html

Fans Spot Baby Bump On Monalisa Chinda, Congratulate Her (Photos) - Celebrities - Ifeyinka

The 42-year-old actress who got married to Tonye Coker, in Santorini, Greece last year September, shared this photo from the celebration of Rivers @50 on her social media page, and her fans can't help but notice the bump.

Read their reactions below...

http://www.lubeynaija.com/2017/05/fans-congratulate-monalisa-chinaas-they.html?m=1

Muslim Dad Tries Killing Daughter Who Got Pregnant For Christian Boy In Plateau - Family - Ifeyinka

A Facebook user, Gomwalk Rotji, has taken to thesocial media platform to narrate how a Muslim father tried killing his daughter who got pregnant for a Christian in Pankshin, Plateau State. According to him, the girl's mixed her food with rat poison, but was advised against eating it by her mother.
http://www.lailasblog.com/2017/05/man-narrates-how-muslim-dad-tried.html

Chika Ike Shares Pictures From Her Morocco Tour - Celebrities - Ifeyinka

Nollywood actress Chika Ike is currently having a swell time all by herself as she tours some tourist centres in the Arabic nation of Morocco.

See the breathtaking pictures as shared by her below…

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUHE4bSFtco/?hl=en

Obaseki’s Use Of Concrete Opens New Vista For Roads In Edo- Vanguard - Politics - Ifeyinka

The efforts of the immediate past governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in lifting the state of infrastructure in the state was widely acclaimed. But how far his successor would go in sustaining the legacy is an issue that many stakeholders in the state are now watching to see.

In his first six months in power, the new governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sought to project a testimonial that is now attracting critical acclaim that may indeed prove him to be a good student
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/obasekis-use-concrete-opens-new-vista-roads-edo/

Two Robbers Caught In FUTMinna After Attacking A Student, Stripped & Tied (Pics) - Crime - Ifeyinka

 Two Thieves Have Been Apprehended After Inflicting Deep Cut On A Student With Cutlass In Gk campus, futminna

They were intercepted by neighbours who came to rescue the victim and his girlfriend today. The robbers who were said to be four in number attacked a student (name with held) in Entrepreneur and Business Studies Department with a machet leaving cuts on him after stabbing him vigorously. They took his phones and laptop.


We learnt the victim who leaves in sound city Lodge, Gidan kwano minna was attacked by the robbers while he came out to put off his generator. They accompanied him inside his house locked the door asked for his gadgets he then locked his girlfriend in the bathroom for safety while he battles with them. He was stabbed vigorously with deep cuts after taking his belongings. She immediately alerted the neighbours.

They were apprehended by some neighbours while they were trying to force the door open. Two were caught as All effort to force there way-out proved abortive. The other two escaped immediately the door was opened from outside by some angry students.

Students came out in mass to have there own share of the cake as they Unclad the thieves beating, kicking and hitting them with some hard sticks

Kiss Daniel's Fans Happy As "Sofa" Drops Today( Twitter Response) - Celebrities - Ifeyinka

Twitter on fire as Kiss Daniel's new single 'SOFA'
tops fan playlist!!!


Listen to song here http://www.nairaland.com/3800611/kiss-daniel-releases-sofa-audio

Boko Haram Terrorist 'Pepper' Arrested By Soldiers. Photos - Politics - Ifeyinka

On Sunday 14th May 2017, troops of 233 Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade, Nigerian Army, stationed at Forward Operation Base Potiskum in conjunction with vigilantes, arrested a suspected notorious Boko Haram terrorist, Abubakar Adamu, aged 35 years, popularly called "Pepper" around New Prison area, Potiskum, Potiskum Local Government Area (LGA) of Yobe State.

Preliminary investigation shows that the suspected terrorist hailed from Yerimara village, Potiskum LGA and that he has participated in carrying out attacks and other terrorists activities in the north east. Investigation is still ongoing.
http://www.nationalhelm.net/2017/05/35-year-old-notorious-boko-haram.html

Nigerian Govt Issues Advisory On Massive Global Cyberattack - Webmasters - Ifeyinka

The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, on Saturday issued an emergency advise to Nigerians about a rampaging ransomware virus that emerged across the globe on Friday.

Within the last 24 hours, no fewer than 100,000 computers were reported affected in 99 countries by ransomware, which encrypts a computer and demands a $300 ransom before unlocking it.

The virus, also known as “WannaCry” or “Wannacrypt”, is believed to be part of the United States National Security Agency hacking tools that were leaked earlier in the year.

The ransomware virus swept computers running on Microsoft Windows Operating System, especially those not currently supported such as Windows XP, Windows 8 and Windows Server 2003, across the globe
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/231153-nigerian-govt-issues-advisory-on-massive-global-cyberattack.html

33 Students To Bag 1st Class Degree On AKSU 2nd And 3rd Convocation - Education - Ifeyinka

The VC made this declaration on Thursday amid a media conference with Journalists at the University at Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin.

Prof Ibanga who said that the convocation would hold next week Wednesday, would likewise witness presenting of Honorary Doctorate degrees to meriting people including the immediate past governor and Senate Minority Leader, Chief Godswill Akpabio.

As indicated by him, since his commencement as VC, he has regularized and advanced staff of the organization who were expected while including that AKSU now produces one of the best hydraulic paints in Nigeria.

He used the occasion to commend the State government under the leadership of Mr. Udom Emmanuel for consistency in funding the University as the school receives N250m monthly adding that salaries are paid regularly and that government does not interfere with their internally generated revenue.

The VC noted that 94% of AkSU students are from Akwa Ibom, adding that his best achievement as a VC is more accreditation for the school and building of facilities like laboratories, fish pond, cattle stands, office spaces, Aksu multi purpose theatre, studio, ICT, Library, feed mill, oil palm mill, tomatoes farm and staff training.

http://www.alluniversitynews.com/2017/05/33-students-to-bag-1st-class-degree-on.html

Bus Driver Dresses In Police Uniform Robbed Bank Customers (photo) - Crime - Ifeyinka

A 40-year old commercial bus driver, Suleman Lambe has been arrested and charged before a Lagos court for allegedly impersonating the Nigerian police officer and uses the force uniform to rob customers withdrawing money at a bank in Lagos.

P.M.EXPRESS gathered that the suspect was arrested within the premises of FCMB Plc at Cele in Egbe suburbs of Lagos where he and his gang members position to monitor and rob customers coming to withdraw their money from the ATM point.

He was however apprehended when his gang reportedly disposed one Julius Olajire of N170,000 he withdrew from the bank.

Our correspondent gathered that it was not only Olajire the gang have robbed while pretending to be serving officers attached to State Anti-Robbery Sqaud, SARS.

The gang was said to have equally robbed one Toheeb Sanni of N150,000 in similar manner before he was apprehended by a police detective who arrested and handed him over to police at Ikotun division.

Other members of his gang escaped
http://pmexpressng.com/bus-driver-dresses-police-uniform-robbed-bank-customers/

Pope Francis Canonizes Jacinta And Francisco, Two Child Saints, Makes History - Religion - Ifeyinka

Fatima, Portugal, May 13, 2017 / 03:28 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis on Saturday officially declared Francisco and Jacinta Marto saints of the Catholic Church in front of hundreds of thousands of pilgrims at Fatima, Portugal – teaching us that even young children can become saints.

“For the honor of the Blessed Trinity, the exaltation of the Catholic faith and the increase of the Christian life, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and our own, after due deliberation and frequent prayer for divine assistance, and having sought the counsel of many of our brother Bishops, we declare and define Blessed Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto to be saints,” Pope Francis exclaimed May 13 as the crowd roared with applause.

“We enroll them among the Saints, decreeing that they are to be venerated as such by the whole Church. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

Pope Francis presided over their canonization Mass during his two-day pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal May 12-13 to take part in celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima.

The brother and sister, Francisco and Jacinta, who tended to their families’ sheep with their cousin Lucia Santo in the fields of Fatima, witnessed the apparitions of Mary, now commonly known as Our Lady of Fatima
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/francisco-and-jacinta-have-officially-been-declared-saints-38630/

Apostle Johnson Suleman Visits Liberian IG Of Police, Prays For Him - Religion - Ifeyinka

Embattled Apostle Johnson Suleman must have a thing for Police and designer shoes. Few weeks ago, he was seen in his Versace shoes speaking with some police bosses at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. This time around, the Omega Fire Ministries Preacher prays for the Inspector General of the Liberian Police and also had meetings with top Government functionaries. Well, I couldn’t help but admire his designer shoes. This time around, i can’t seem to identify which designer made the shoe he’s wearing. Can someone help me out?


http://wotzup.ng/apostle-johnson-suleman-visits-liberian-ig-of-police-prays-for-him/

Umahi Offers Scholarships To Four Best Mathematics Students In Ebonyi (Photos) - Politics - Ifeyinka

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has awarded university scholarships to four junior secondary students for their outstanding performance in Mathematics and Oral Mental Arithmetic competitions.

He announced this during presentation of the students to the State Executive Council at the Government House, Abakaliki on Wednesday.

The four students are Miss Igwe Amarachi from Government Technical College Agba, who was the overall best competitor; Miss Ikechukwu Mary from Uburu Secondary School; Sorochukwu Nwefuru from Government Technical College, Abakaliki and Ori Catherine from Government Technical College Agba.

Umahi, according to a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anya, was particularly impressed with the intelligence displayed by the students while answering questions on the subjects without using four figure table or calculator

He said that the fund for them to study Medicine after their secondary education would be made available to them ahead of time to ensure that nothing constituted a barrier to their study