NEWS: Imam urges Nigerians to pray for Buhari's SafE Return

Amid rumour of President Muhammadu Buhari’s death, an Islamic cleric, Sheik Sule Atitogo has called on Nigerians to pray for the president.

SEE :FRSC Releases 6 Documents every Driver MUST Have

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has posted a list of documents ever Nigerian driver must have to avoid been penalized or their vehicle been impounded.

Below is a full list:

READ: Health Benefits of African Cherry

It is that time of the year when African cherry – the fruit popularly known as agbalumo among the Yoruba and udara to the Igbo – floods the market. Botanically called Chrysophyllum albidum, African cherry or white star apple, belongs to the Sapotaceae family.

SAD: Nigerian novelist Buchi Emecheta Dies

Buchi Emecheta, a Nigerian literary icon based in Britain, has died aged 72.
Buchi passed on in her sleep on Wednesday morning in London, according to her representatives.

READ:Bad Breath: Causes, Treatment

Halitosis commonly known as bad breath is an embarrassing health condition that affects approximately 30% of people around the world. Other medical terms for this condition include stomatodysodia, fetor oris, and ozostomia.

WOW!!: 94 bag First Class at UNN

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Vice Chancellor of University Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof Benjamin Ozumba, has announced that 94 students out of 10, 425, graduated students bagged First Class honours

SEE THIS:Eviction scare heats up #BBNaija house

After the emotional campaigns by Big Brother Naija housemates that saw ThinTallTony striping naked before everyone in the house, the house has become more heated up with emotions.

Soludo - I’m not an APC Member

Former CBN Governor Charles Soludo has refuted reports indicating that he would contest the Anambra governorship seat on the platform of the All Progressive Congress.

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5 Things You Must Know Before You Register For 2017 JAMB

Information reaching me today is that JAMB form will officially be out any moment from now...

I decided to drop this guidelines earlier so that those writing JAMB wont make any iota of mistake. You must make it oh whether you like it or not, lol!

The vision of this stupendous group is to make your dream, a reality and we are committed to it!

Now lets go...

READ AND CHECK..

1. WHY ARE YOU SO AFRAID OF JAMB? Please before you register for 2017 jamb, cast away any iota of fear of failure in you. Thought of failure is the beginning of failure.

That you didn't score high last year doesn't mean you wont make it this year. Believe in yourself & be optimistic that this gotta be your last jamb. With God and determination, all things are possible... FORGET THE PAST AND FOCUS ON YOUR BRIGHT FUTURE.

Hurricane Trump hits America: President 'deletes' gay rights

Emerging reports suggest that Donald Trump's new administration has deleted swathes of Barack Obama's pet policies from the White House website.

Daily Mail reports that deleted from the website were the phrases 'LGBT' (gay) rights and 'climate change'.

A page in the 'Issues' section promoted an 'America First Energy Plan' that included a support for clean coal technology. The only reference to the climate is the elimination of an Obama-era environmental initiative to reduce carbon initiatives.

MMM:The New Model Will Be Ready In a few Days - MMM Guider gives 7 tips

As participants in the MMM scheme are still very scared for their funds. The guiders continue to allay fears, telling members that all will be well.

NEWS:JAMB To Begin Sale of 2017 UTME Forms.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to begin sales of its 2017 UTME application forms

- The announcement will be made following an agreement that was reached with other examination bodies in the country after agreeing on a harmonized timetable

- A 10-day window for JAMB’S UTME has been created by all examination bodies for the exam body to conduct its examination.

NEWS:Broadcasting Commission to Investigate Filming Of BBNaija In South Africa.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the reported filming in South Africa of the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria Reality Show.

Anambra State Residents Protest ‘Over-billing’, Blackout.

Residents of Ngozika Housing Estate, Awka in Awka South Local Government area of Anambra State, on Tuesday, took to the streets over what they termed ‘exploitation and over-billing’ by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC).

NEWS:SGF’s alleged fraud: You lied, Senators tell Buhari.

Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has dismissed as “false” President Muhammadu Buhari’s claims on a Senate report indicting the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for corruption.

War Brews as Trump Threatens China over South China Sea.

President Donald Trump and his aides are sabre-rattling on South China, vowing to prevent China from taking over territory in international waters in the South China Sea. Chinese state media have already warned the move would require Washington to “wage war.” China believes South China Sea belongs to China.

IPOB May Take up Arms — Nnamdi Kanu’s brother

THE Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) may be forced to take up arms in its agitation for a Biafra state if what it described as the continued killing of its unarmed and defenceless members continues.

POLITICS: Anambra Governorship Election: Soludo, 12 others jostle for APC Ticket.

No fewer than 13 aspirants, including Prof. Charles Soludo, have indicated interest to contest the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

READ: Acting President proffers Solution to Recession.

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has identified the private sector as key to getting Nigeria out of recession.

This was even as the Organised Private Sector (OPS) has said despite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s directive to banks to make available 60 per cent of foreign exchange to manufacturers, the sector still faces hurdles in accessing the funds.

ABOMINABLE: See What This pastor Told His Members To Do In Church.

A local pastor in Zambia, has left many shocked as he allegedly instructed his church members to take off their clothes, touch themselves and to reach ‘climax’.

RAED: FUNAI TO START SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BY OCTOBER.

                                           

As part of its academic expansion, the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State is to kick-off its Faculty of Medicine come October 2017. This was hinted by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba during the University Management Meeting held on Monday, 9th January, 2017.

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READ: Ugwuanyi Commends ESUT Governing Council, Management.

The Governor of Enugu State, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has commended the Governing Council, the management, staff and students of the state owned university, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), for keeping faith with their mandate, and ensuring that the institution’s flag continues to be high despite many odds.

SEE THIS: Customs May Lose 50% Revenue to Ban on Vehicles Importation.

Following the federal government ban on the importation of vehicles through the land borders, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Seme Command, is set to lose 50 per cent of its monthly revenue valued at about N13 billion.

FINALLY: JAMB Starts Sales of 2017 Forms in a Few Days.

We're expecting the sale of JAMB forms for the 2017 UTME to begin in a few days.
 This deduction is inevitable, since any further delay could cause a serious upset in the Academic Calendar for 2017.

TRAGEDY: 5 Persons Pass Out as Fire Razes Nnewi Timber Market.

A midnight fire, yesterday, gutted part of the Nnewi Timber Market in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, destroying goods and machines worth millions of Naira.

SEE THIS: "Nigeria can’t be Islamised" – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday enjoined faith-based organisations in the country to shun rumours that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was moving to Islamise Nigeria.

SEE THIS: Echris' Blog Owner Drops His Pictures.

 The author of  Echris' blog (Chiemelie Christian Okafor), today dropped few of his camera poses .The drop was to make his viewers know his facial appearance.

SEE THIS: Mahrez, President Buhari, Others Win Big at The 2016 CAF Awards ( see full list)

The 2016 CAF awards gala was held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on January 5, 2017, to celebrate Africa’s best.
Algeria and Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez won the biggest prize on the night as he got crowned the best player on the continent for the year 2016, edging Algeria's Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Senegal's Sadio Mane.

BREAKING NEWS: Riyad Mahrez Wins The 2016 CAF African Footballer of the Year.

Leicester City and Algeria midfielder Riyad Mahrez has been awarded the 2016 CAF African footballer of the year ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Saido Mane.
Mahrez was named Africa's best at the 2016 Glo/CAF awards gala that was held in Abuja on Thursday, January 5.

NEWS: Lagos State House Of Assembly Affirms Death Penalty for Kidnappers.

The Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday okayed death penalty for offenders as it passed the Anti-kidnapping Bill into law.

Tagged “A bill for a law to provide for the prohibition of the act of kidnapping and for other connected purposes”, it will become law after Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s assent.

NEWS: FUNAAB Refunds N4.7m to Students.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has forced the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)  to refund N4,760,000 to 952  undergraduates.

The refund was the illegal charges levied the students for ICT training.

NEWS: ICPC Stops University From Exploiting Students.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC),  yesterday said its intervention stopped the exploitation of students by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

NEWS: Here Comes Nigeria’s Rice Revolution.

The Federal Government’s economic diversification efforts in the agric sector appear to be yielding dividends. With the harvest of local rice, especially by Lagos and Kebbi states, the prices of the staple food have dipped, raising the hope that the ‘rice revolution’ will manifest this year, DANIEL ESSIET reports.

Rice is a staple food in Nigeria. But it’s not just a food that satisfies hunger, it enriches meals and cultures of many Nigerians.

NEWS: CBN Sells N173b T-Bills, Fixed Income Securities’ Yields Rise.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold N172.85 billion ($550 million) at its first treasury bill (T-Bills) auction of the year with yields unchanged from the previous auction, held on December 21.

NEWS: Naira Crashes to N493/$1 at Parallel Market.

The Nigerian Naira on Thursday, January 5, weakened against the American Dollar at the parallel market for the first time in 2017.

According to reports, the Naira lost three points to the dollar as it closed at N493 to a dollar, against N490 it traded on Wednesday, January 4.

NEWS: Naira Crashes to N493/$1 at Parallel Market.

The Nigerian Naira on Thursday, January 5, weakened against the American Dollar at the parallel market for the first time in 2017.

According to reports, the Naira lost three points to the dollar as it closed at N493 to a dollar, against N490 it traded on Wednesday, January 4.

NEWS: Relief For President, Governors As Bill Against Immunity Fails.

An attempt to lift the immunity against prosecution being enjoyed by the president, vice president, state governors and their deputies has suffered a setback in the Senate.

The Guardian learnt that the Senate has suspended the consideration of the bill which sought to amend Section 308 (2) of the 1999 Constitution to allow for the prosecution of the affected leaders on matters relating to economic and financial crimes even when in office.

SEE THIS: Aerobic Exercise Preserves Prain Volume, Improves Cognitive Function.

Using a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technique, researchers found that adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who exercised four times a week over a six-month period experienced an increase in brain volume in specific, or local, areas of the brain, but adults who participated in aerobic exercise experienced greater gains than those who just stretched. The study was presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

SEE THIS: BMW to Deploy 40 Self-Driving Cars in US, Europe.

BMW Group announced Wednesday it would deploy 40 self-driving vehicles for tests in the United States and Europe

The German auto group made the announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas jointly with US computer chip giant Intel and the Israeli-based auto technology firm Mobileye.

READ: NASA Announces Two Missions To Study Early Solar System.

The US space agency NASA on Wednesday announced two unmanned missions to asteroids designed to study one of the earliest eras in the history of the solar system.

They have been dubbed Lucy and Psyche, and NASA hopes to launch them in 2021 and 2023, respectively.

The period NASA wants to learn more about is an era less than 10 million years after the birth of the sun.

HEALTHWISE: Chili Pepper Compound Can Stop Breast Cancer, Study Finds.

Research has identified different subtypes of breast cancer that respond to varying treatment types, according to medicalnewstoday.com report. Of these, the so-called triple-negative breast cancer is particularly aggressive and difficult to treat. However, new research may have uncovered a molecule that slows down this kind of cancer.

READ: NIDS Alarmed Over Increase in Infectious Diseases in Nigeria.

Members of the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) have raised alarm over the increase of infectious diseases in Nigeria and its effect on morbidity and mortality in the country.
It said as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria , infectious diseases require urgent but sustainable preventative interventions by government at all levels.

SEE THIS: Stopping Incessant Outbreaks of Lassa Fever.

Lassa fever is preventable

With the re-emergence of Lassa fever in Ogun State, and the palpable fear that it might spread to other parts of the country, Martins Ifijeh writes on the need for stakeholders and the government to find a lasting solution to the recurring outbreaks

New Year Decision: Lagos Prostitutes Threaten Strike Over Hostile Working Conditions.

As part of their New Year resolutions, commercial sex workers, operating at some popular brothels along Old Ojo Road, Amuwo, Lagos, are threatening to proceed on strike as soon as possible and move out of the brothels.