My Life is in Danger, Man who named Dog after Buhari cries out

My life is in danger, Mr. Joachim Chinakwe, the 41-year-old business man arrested and detained by the Nigerian Police in Sango Ota, Ogun State for daring to name his pet dog after President Buhari cries out.

According to Punch: He was again locked behind bars at the State Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, after initially being released last Tuesday. The father of one who hails from Delta State, says he fears for his life because he does not know what could happen to him next.

13 Key Facts About FG's N-Power programme

Now that all is set for the commencement of the Federal Government's N-Power programme in Nigeria, An initiative which will see the federal government of Nigeria empower 500,000 youths by developing programmes to engage youths in entrepreneurship, skill development, handiwork and teaching, among others. 

These are some of the facts you should know before enrolling for the Programme as registration starts on Sunday, June 12 2016, while the programme proper is set to commence sometime in August 2016.

BREAKING NEWS: TEEBILLZ ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY WITH STRONG MEN BEHIND HIM

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On the 28th of April 2016, Teebillz and Tiwa Savage went from the celebrity couple everybody admired to the most controversial celebrity home in the entertainment industry. Following his infamous meltdown on social media which led to him allegedly wanting to take his life, Teebilllz has begun seeking help as he looks to pick himself up from his set backs in the past week.

MUSING: Killing of Innocent citizens by Fulani herdsmen

Quote of the Day: "In every caricature there is an element of truth". 

The deafening silence from the Presidency in what has become the daily maiming, killing and destruction of properties by the marauding Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria only brings to mind the betrayal of the pigs who lead the revolt in George Orwell's satire "Animal farm", whose slogan becomes: "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. I don't want to believe our leaders are trying to tell Nigerians that the lives of some Nigerians matters than the rest.

This madness started long ago, but the brazen attacks on innocent citizen increased 1000% since President Muhammadu Buhari, who himself is a Fulani assumed power after a landslide victory in the 2015 general elections.

Train crushes 2 to death in llorin

Horror in Ilorin as a Kano to Lagos passenger train on Sunday crushed a commercial motorcyclist and his passenger to death in the Kwara State Capital.

A correspondent, who witnessed the incident, reports that the tragedy occurred along Kangu-lle-Araromi road in the llorin West Local Government Area.

The train crushed the motorcyclist and his passenger, a middle-aged woman, when the motorcyclist tried to cross the rail line around 11 a.m.

IBB Speaks out on his illness, debunks rumor of his death

According to Naij, ex-military head of state General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (Rtd) has debunked rumours of him being bedridden or dead, stating that he knows he "must go and meet God".

The former head of state broke his silence on his illness over the weekend.

While strongly stating that he is not incapacitated, Babangida also said that nobody is above illness and that he is at peace with what God has destined.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: No Political will to Save resources under Jonathan

Nigeria's former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday, April 14, said the zero political will to save Nigeria resources under former president Goodluck Jonathan is responsible for  the present economy woes of Nigeria.

Speaking on “inequality, growth and resilience” at George Washington University, USA, Okonjo-Iweala said Nigeria was able to save $22 billion under former president Olusegun Obasanjo, which saved the country in 2008, when there was global economic meltdown. 

FCT Minister: House rent should be paid monthly in Nigeria

Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, the FCTA Minister, while speaking yesterday when members of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, NIESV paid him a courtesy visit told the body that the Federal Government of Nigeria would soon put in place a law that would force downward, cost of accommodation in the Federal Capital Territory.

He explained that the current Buhari-led administration was deeply concerned with the high cost of housing in the territory and was working out modalities that would guarantee access to decent accommodation by the masses and less privileged.

News: Buhari is winning war against Boko Haram - US Govt

The United State government has acknowledged the efforts of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in curbing the activities of the dreaded Islamist group, Boko Haram in the northeast of Nigeria.

US secretary of state, John Kerry, while Speaking at a joint press conference with Nigeria's foreign affairs minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, echoed that the Buhari led administration had reduced the capacity of boko haram.

SATIRE: The Price of Iranu - Prof. Pius Adesanmi

Another satirical piece on the state of the nation and more written by Prof. Pius Adesanmi,

Mama Isanlu told me the story of Pa Alainikanse ton f'ari fun aja. So idle was Pa Alainikanse that he spent much of his life shaving the head of his dog. The neighbours got used to the fact that Pa Alainikanse's blades and clippers were meant exclusively for the head of his dog.

Then came the day when lice, dandruff and other scalp problems reminded Pa Alainikanse that he needed a haircut badly. Alas, all his blades and clippers had been blunted by years of use on his dog's head. So, he screamed and appealed desperately to his neighbours, begging them to lend him blades and clippers because he needed a haircut.

Adblabla Launch: Get 1000+ Websites Talking about Your Business from day one!

Since inception in December 2015 Adblabla.com has grown into Nigeria’s first and biggest Free Online Advertising Network boasting over 1500 sites and delivering over 500,000 impressions of free ads everyday.

Historically, we have allowed website owners to advertise whatever they choose on our network for free.?

NIGERIA: EFCC in Dubai to repatriate stolen $200bn stolen by ex-Govs

At least seven governors are said to be on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) radar over alleged $200 billion loot to the United Arab Emirates. 

This follows a trip to Dubai by the chairman of the anti-graft agency Ibrahim Magu, and other officials of the anti-graft agency, which is in line to recover the $200billion loot. 

Mallam Shehu Sani, the chairman of the Senate committee on Foreign and Domestic Debts had claimed that as much as $200 billion of stolen funds from Nigeria may have been hidden in the UAE by past public officers and their agents/fronts. 

Check out the first made in Nigeria Toyota vehicle

Wow another BIG PLUS for Nigeria! Check out the first Toyota Vehicle made in Nigeria. The  vehicle a Toyota Hiace bus was unveiled in Lagos on Monday, March 21, by Toyota Nigeria.

According to Daily Mail, the Hiace bus was assembled locally at a vehicle assembly plant in Lagos.

Speaking during the unveiling, "Kunle Ade-Ojo, the managing director of Toyota Nigeria, informed that the new Hiace was assembled in the company’s plant in Lagos, built with 30,000-unit production capacity every year." 

NEPOTISM: Sahara Reporters releases fresh list of 121 children of the rich hired by CBN

Sahara Reporters the 'Nigeria version of Wikileaks' has in a series of tweets released a fresh list of 121 children of the rich and top politicians hired by the Central Bank of Nigeria illegally.

The fresh list comprises the names of the son of the Personal assistance to President Buhari and sons and daughters of top members of the ruling All Progressive Congress. 

Tenant sets Octogenarian landlord on fire in Edo

HORROR in Edo State, As a tenant identified as Jeff Obasohan, allegedly set his 83-year-old landlord, identified as Pa Joseph Iyen, ablaze on Uwa street in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State on Wednesday.

The house located between second east circular road and third east circular road in Benin the state capital.

RUMBLE IN RIVERS: Political thugs kills 2 Nigerian Soldiers at Abonemma

With less than 48 hours to the re run elections in Rivers State, the security of the state has come under test as the Nigerian Army says it has lost two of its men from an ambush by unknown men in Abonemma, Akukutoru Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The victims, one officer and one soldier, were among the troops on patrol in Abonemma before a fierce encounter ensued between them and the gunmen.

Nigeria suspends Nellie Mayshak of PTAD over claims of N50 million monthly salary

What a man can do, a woman can do even better or rather what Alex Badeh of the Air-force allegedly did, Nellie Mayshak of the Pension Transition Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) even does better.

Nellie Mayshak

See the face of the shameless pioneer director general of the PTAD, who has been placed on indefinite suspension and is being investigated by authorities in Nigeria after it was revealed that she pockets a whooping 50 million Naira monthly in salary plus other allowances.

Be Inspired: 'POWER of PASSION' So Awolowo was denied a student loan, yet he became a Premier

This is so inspiring and a must read for all the Nigerian youth. Don't rest on your oars, never let defeat or failure derail you. keep your eyes on the ultimate goal and sure you will get there someday.

Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo

A letter dated 25 March 1943, written by one of the greatest minds that Africa has seen 'The great Awo' Chief Obafemi Awolowo to Chief Timothy Adetola, an industrialist requesting a loan of £1,400 has been making rounds on the internet. 

MUSING: Trending issues in Nigeria

Quotes of the day:

"Nigeria supports the aspiration of Palestine towards self determination" - Buhari.
"Nigeria supports the bid of the Western Sahara towards self determination" - Buhari.
"Nigeria will not tolerate Biafra" - Buhari.
"A serious Government will fix the power problem in six months". - Babatunde Fashola (2014)
"The countless man hours that will be spent at the petrol station today, will reduce our productivity as a nation. This should not be so" - Muhammadu Buhari (2014)

So yesterday our Senators decided kick against the gender equality bill? Are you expecting anything different from a senate where 'a debate about marrying made in naija women is promoted', A senate where a bill for consensual sex at age 13 is passed and where an influential senator got married to a 13-year-old? I guess your answer is a capital NO.

Meet the Nigerian Barbie Doll

Hehehehe! Wonders they say shall never cease... Meet the Nigerian Barbie Doll 'Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju' He's very popular on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM.

Just imagine the fleek make-up of this dude. I swear this dude beats the rest of them to the crown 'Mr. NIGERIA BARBIE DOLL.' I bet you will agree with me that Denrele Edun is a learner right? More Photos below: