Eid-El-Maulud: FG declares Dec 12th public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday Dec 12th as public holiday to mark the Eid-El-Maulud celebration.‎ This was contained in a statement released today by the Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau. He wished all Nigerians a happy and peaceful Eid-El-Maulud celebration.

Rivers rerun: "Don’t kill anybody but don’t be killed"- Rotimi Amaechi charges APC members

Ahead of Saturday December 10th legislative rerun election, Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, today called on members of the party to be vigilante during the election and that they should not kill and also not get killed. Speaking at the final campaign of the party in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Amaechi said

Chapecoense footballer Neto, who survived the Colombian plane tragedy was reading Bible before the crash (Photos)

Chapecoense centre back, Helio Neto, one of only six people who survived the Colombian plane crash which killed 71, was reading a Bible passage about 'being safe in the shadow of your wings' before the crash. The footballer’s bible was found at the scene of the crash by journalist Roberto Cabrini.

In a video footage Cabrini notices the Bible with a note inside saying it belongs to the defender.

A bookmark had been inserted next to Psalm 63. It reads;

 'On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night; Because you have been my help; Then I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings. My soul follows you closely; Your right hand upholds me."

The bible was handed to the footballer’s wife, who said that Neto is deeply religious and takes religious scriptures with him everywhere.

A total of 71 people lost their lives when the British-made Avro RJ85 aircraft came down en route to Medellin, where Brazilian side Chapecoense were due to play in the Copa Sudamericana final.

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Blac Chyna's lawyer claims the Kardashian's trademark lawsuit came as a shock

It was revealed yesterday that companies owned by the Kardashians have filed legal documents to block Rob's fiancee, Blac Chyna, from trademarking the 'Kardashian' name for use. According to the documents obtained by media outlets, attorneys for the sister' companies claim that Chyna is deliberately seeking to profit from the goodwill and popularity, and they'll suffer damage to their reputation and goodwill if she gets to use the name. 

Her lawyer Walter Mosley has now reacted. He was “shocked” to learn that the Kardashians are opposing the request and told People Magazine that of the “many trademarks” he’s filed for her, “this is the first one that’s ever been opposed.”

Sad photos of a malnourished child in an IDP camp in Borno state

Pictured is a malnourished child at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Muna, Maiduguri, Borno State. These photos were reportedly taken yesterday evening

Chairmanship Aspirant Dayo Israel seek better deal for Lagos youths during US tour, as he receives French investors support

An aspirant for the office of the Executive Chairman, Lagos Mainland Local Government, Mr Dayo Israel, has sought collaboration with United States politicians and investors for development projects targeted at young people and women in Lagos Mainland during his recent trip to the United States.

Dayo who recently organised a free 3 weeks vocational training program for over 6000 women and youths in his local government met with the State Representative (Legislature) for Cobbs County in the state of Georgia, 29- year-old Ms Erica Thomas to discuss potential partnerships between her constituency and Lagos Mainland youths, and is planning to host a two-way delegation of young professionals from Georgia to Lagos Mainland and vice-versa in the next few months.

Nigeria Police confirm the redeployment of Gov. Wike's Chief Security Officer

The Nigeria Police Force said that DSP Promise Nwosu, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, was redeployed as a result of his involvement in gross professional misconduct and apparent partisanship.

The Rivers State Government had earlier raised the alarm of plot to assassinate Governor Wike following the removal of the CSO.

A press release issued on Wednesday, December 7th and signed by Force Public Relations Officer, spokesperson, DCP Don Awunah, said the redeployment must not be misinterpreted" as the Police Force must not be drawn to direct partisan politics and acts that are inimical to peace and public order."