Tuesday, 3 January 2017

Nigerian Paralympic gold medalist, Orji Precious weds her beau in Imo state


Nigerian Paralympic gold medalist, Orji Precious Nwakaego wedded her heartthrob, Kelechi Moses on 2nd January, 2017 at the state Banquet hall, Government house, Imo State. Happy married life to them! See more photos after the cut..

Murder or suicide? British couple found hanging in Cambodia guesthouse (Photos)

A married British couple identified as Jeffrey Robert Wells and Imogen Saskia Goldie allegedly committed suicide by hanging themselves in a guesthouse in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on New Year's Day.

Police also found what they believe is a suicide note from Jeffrey and Goldie with instructions on how to contact their family back home in England.

According to their passports found at the scene, Robert Wells is from Sunderland, UK and Imogen Goldie is from Camberwell.

Looking at the photos, the couple's mouths are gagged and hands tied behind their backs...suicide? Hmmm...the jury is still out on that one.

"War against Boko Haram is over, we have won" - Military says

The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.- Gen. Abubakar Rabe says the war against Boko Haram insurgents is over and has been won. Rabe who said this while speaking with the Nation, said the military will now focus on eliminating the remnants of the insurgents in their hideouts
“The war on Boko Haram insurgency is over, I can assure you of that. We have won the war against the terrorists, but from this year, we will concentrate on post-conflict repairs in the Northeast; that is the next chapter in our history. 

Popular Yoruba Actress Toyin Majekodunmi Passes On

Popular Yoruba actress, Toyin Majekodunmi is dead. The actress died early hours of today after battling an undisclosed ailment. Her death was announced by a younger actress, Bimbo Success online. May her soul rest in peace. She was good at her job.

Monday, 2 January 2017

FG raises import duties on luxury goods, food items that have local alternatives

The Federal Government has raised duties on luxury goods such as yachts and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) imported into the country.

The increase contained in a circular by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun to the Nigeria Customs Service.

Also affected are some food items that have local alternatives such as rice, salt and sugarcane, alcoholic spirit, beverages.

Import duty for sugar cane and salt will go from 10 per cent to 70 per cent; alcoholic spirit, beverages and tobacco from 20 per cent to 60 per cent; and rice from 10 per cent to 60 per cent.

International Rapper Mostwanted drops new audio and video Dancefloor


International rapper Mostwanted aka Mustardseed starts his 2017 with the release of his much anticipated dance track, title dancefloor, The afrobeat/ dancehall party song was produced by one of Finland biggest Dj Nestar, and the video was produced by Brooklyn film and directed by
Australian movie maker Mark Hobz.

Trump set to repeal many of Obama's laws and policies as soon as he takes office


The US president-elect is yet to be sworn in but he is already taking a wrecking ball to Obama's legacy. This is according to his chief press secretary, Sean Spicer who made a series of revelations during an appearance on ABC's This Week. Spicer told host, Jonathan Karl, that the future Commander-in-chief will 'sign a series of executive orders' on day one, so he can do two things.

Anti-IPOB Protesters Take Case To American Embassy (Photos)

Members of Stand Up for Peace Movement have gone on a protest in Abuja on Thursday, in reaction to America’s stand that IPOB is not a t...