Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, was this afternoon questioned by members of the House of Representatives on the increase in petroleum pump price which he announced last week. Kachikwu said if the fuel price is not increased, fuel queues will return, there will be no money in the federation account allocation committee and there will be social disruption. He also said Nigerian refineries are obsolete and require maintenance..
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Monday, 16 May 2016
Former Abia state governor, Orji Uzor Kalu araigned in court for alleged N5bn theft (photos)
The Economic & Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today May 16th,
arraigned former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu over allegations
of misappropriation of N5.6 billion while he was governor of the state
between 1999 and 2007. See more photos after the cut...
Dino Melaye says signals that bedeviled PDP are beginning to manifest in APC
Senator Dino Melaye maintains he will still lead a protest if the Federal government does not revert to the old pump price of N86.50 within seven days. Speaking as a guest on Channels TV yesterday night May 15th, Dino maintained that he will still be leading the protest but also said that he will open a register where Nigerians will express their displeasure over the increase in petrol price.
"I will go on the street if there is no reversal of the price. We will open a register after the seven days ultimatum and ask Nigerians to come and register and show their displeasure and after that we will go and present the signatures of Nigerians in the register to Mr President".
Former MBGN, Anna Banner stunning on BM/Pro May cover
Meeting Anna for the first time, it struck me how shy she was. As she gingerly walked into the @idoweddingsng boutique to try out the beautiful dresses we selected for the shoot, we were all smitten with her and that figure!!! I'm thinking "" how can it be that she just had a baby and that stomach is as flat as a washboard! Not fair... 7 years on and I am still huffing and puffing in the gym!
Doctors perform first penis transplant in U.S, call it 'landmark procedure'
Surgeons in Massachusetts General Hospital have performed the first U.S. penis transplant on 64 year old Thomas Manning who had his penis amputated after he was diagnosed with penile cancer in 2012.
The procedure performed on May 8 and May 9, described by the doctors as a "surgical milestone," is called a gentitourinary vascularized composite allograft, or GUVCA and involves 'surgically grafting the complex microscopic vascular and neural structures of a donor organ onto the comparable structures of the recipient.
The procedure performed on May 8 and May 9, described by the doctors as a "surgical milestone," is called a gentitourinary vascularized composite allograft, or GUVCA and involves 'surgically grafting the complex microscopic vascular and neural structures of a donor organ onto the comparable structures of the recipient.
Photos: Actress Juliet Ibrahim is super stylish as she rocks an Agbada
The Ghanaian actress stepped out yesterday looking stylish in a grey Agbada with black embroidery, as she attended a magazine launch and Kiss Daniel's concert in Lagos. More photos after the cut...
House of Representatives in commotion over fuel subsidy removal
The House of Representatives chambers a few hours ago was in chaos as members, split along party lines, are debating the new deregulation of the oil sector and the removal of oil subsidy that has led to the increase of the pump price of petrol from N86.50 to N145 per liter.
PDP lawmakers are said to be angry with their APC counterparts for staging Occupy Nigeria protest in 2012 when the Goodluck Jonathan led government attempted to remove the oil subsidy.
PDP lawmakers are said to be angry with their APC counterparts for staging Occupy Nigeria protest in 2012 when the Goodluck Jonathan led government attempted to remove the oil subsidy.
The lady who claims she's pregnant for Burna Boy, says he broke through her door
Uju Stella is still making accusations against Burna Boy, who still hasn't said a word. Last week she claimed he was threatening her...today she shared a photo of her door and said he broke through it and that she was going to the police to report. Uju Stella shared a photo of her baby bump last week, claiming she's pregnant for music star, Burna Boy.
N16.5bn fuel subsidy claims threaten FG and oil marketers’ romance
Modalities for resolving an outstanding N16.5 billion fuel subsidy claim may unsettle the fresh romance between the federal government and petroleum marketers, Ripples Nigeria has gathered... .Read More
Photos: Singer Keyshia Cole meets her half-sister for the first time
FG and labor leaders to meet today over planned strike action against fuel price hike
The Federal government, leaders of the Nigeria Labor Congress NLC and Trade Union allies will be meeting today May 16th to discuss on the planned strike action by the Labor congress. The labor leaders on Saturday May 14th gave FG till midnight of Tuesday May 17th to revert to the old pump price of petrol of N86.50 or face a total strike that may begin on Wednesday May 18th.
Kylie Jenner unfollows ex boyfriend Tyga on Instagram
Kylie Jenner who recently broke up with her now former boyfriend, rapper, Tyga unfollowed him on Instagram
Nigerian Military arrest Niger Delta Avengers, masterminds of Chevron attacks
The Nigerian Army says they have arrested some suspected members of militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) who are allegedly responsible for the attacks on oil pipelines such as the Chevron oil platform which was attacked two weeks ago.
The arrest of the suspected masterminds was disclosed in a statement released by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brig-Gen. Rabe Abubakar yesterday night.
The arrest of the suspected masterminds was disclosed in a statement released by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brig-Gen. Rabe Abubakar yesterday night.
Exxon Mobil suspends crude oil exports from Nigeria due to renewed militant activities
U.S. oil company, Exxon Mobil Corp, says it has suspended exports from Nigeria’s top crude stream due to renewed activities of militants in the Niger Delta region. A statement from the company says it had declared a force majeure – a suspension of deliveries because of events beyond its control – on Nigeria’s Qua Iboe crude oil grade BFO-QUA, and that a portion of production had been curtailed after a drilling rig damaged a pipeline.
Only last week, Royal Dutch Shell shut down one of its major pipelines and declared force majeure on Bonny Light crude exports due to renewed militant activities in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. A new militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, attacked an oil platform in Delta belonging to Chevron.
Only last week, Royal Dutch Shell shut down one of its major pipelines and declared force majeure on Bonny Light crude exports due to renewed militant activities in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. A new militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, attacked an oil platform in Delta belonging to Chevron.
Kendall Jenner shows lots of bare skin on the red carpet of a movie screening in Cannes
Women can get pregnant by having anal sex - Doctors confirm
Urologist Dr Brian Steixner revealed that he treated a patient who conceived after having sex with her partner through her rectum. The patient according to Dr. Steixner had a rare condition called 'cloacal malformation' which affects one in 50,000 people. This condition happens when the rectum, vagina and urethra fail to separate into three tubes and bodily fluids drain into one channel.
Photos: Anna Banner visits baby daddy Flavour at home
The mother of one visited her baby daddy yesterday and shared photos from outside of his house. More photos after the cut...
Khloe Kardashian shows off her big butt in a sheer jumpsuit
"Why I requested for N13 millon travel loan"- Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has explained his request for a N13.12 million loan from the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, meant for logistics for an official assignment to China. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Relations and Protocol in the Ministry, Peter Dama, Lai Mohammed said the letter to the NBC requesting for a loan was mischievously leaked to social media by staff of the commission.
Zenith Bank signs agreement that could ease Nigeria’s electricity challenges
On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Zenith Bank Plc signed a very significant power sector credit facility agreement with the French Development Agency (AgenceFrancaise de Development (AFD) that could have very positive implications for Nigeria’s electricity challenges.
Chrissy Teigen flaunts post baby body as she steps out in a sheer dress for date night with John Legend
"One million poor Nigerians to be paid N5000 monthly in 2016" - Yemi Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says one million poor Nigerians will be paid N5000 monthly as it has been appropriated for in the recently passed 2016 budget. In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo said N68.7 billion has been budget for this purpose.
The statement also adds that more than 8 million Nigerians will benefit from palliatives and incentives planned out for by the Federal Government this year to help cushion the effect of our harsh economic realities.
The statement also adds that more than 8 million Nigerians will benefit from palliatives and incentives planned out for by the Federal Government this year to help cushion the effect of our harsh economic realities.
Actress Uche Jombo and hubby, Kenney celebrate 4th wedding anniversary today
Uche Jombo-Rodriguez and her Puerto Rican husband, Kenney, are celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary today May 16th. They got married on May 16th 2012 in the Caribbeans. They already have a son, Matthew. Happy Anniversary to them.
Sunday, 15 May 2016
Beautiful makeup photos of Rita Dominic
Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic is absolutely beautiful in new makeup photos shared by MUA Oluchi Onuigbo via Instagram. See more photos after the cut...
Cute selfies of billionaire daughter, Adama Indimi
Billionaire daughter, Adama Indimi shared these lovely new selfies of herself via Instagram and captioned them, 'What a beautiful day'. More photos after the cut...
62 year old Pastor defiles 7 year old pastor’s daughter on church altar in Oyo (photo)
62 year old Pastor Isaiah Ojo has been arrested by the Oyo state police command for having sex with the seven-year-old daughter of his friend and fellow pastor, Bidemi (not real name) on the altar of his church, Dayspring Family Chapel situated in the Egbeda area of Ibadan, Oyo state on May 9th.
Tribune reports that the accused was arrested on Thursday, May 12th by Egbeda Division of the Oyo State Police Command.
Tribune reports that the accused was arrested on Thursday, May 12th by Egbeda Division of the Oyo State Police Command.
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