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The Nigeria Football Federation has issued a statement following the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals:The NFF, like most Nigerians, are saddened by the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final competition, following a 1-0 defeat by seven –time African champions Egypt in Alexandria on Tuesday, 29th March 2016. We see this failure to qualify as an unfortunate turn of events, because it came despite the undoubted efforts of the Coaching crew led by Coach Samson Siasia and the players led by the captain, Mikel Obi, and the efforts of the NFF leadership who not only supported the technical crew but also provided necessary support regarding comfortable traveling arrangement and accommodation for the team’s home and away matches. Football being the paramount national pastime in our dear country, we understand and share the disappointment in the land. But we crave the indulgence of all to contin

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has reprtedly flown in forensic experts from the United States and Israel to work with his legal team in a bid to win his ongoing trial of false assets declaration at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT.The experts, according to a Thisday report, include investigators, forensic and handwriting specialists with the mandate to provide information on witnesses and documents presented at the tribunal by the prosecution. A source who spoke with the newspaper on Wednesday said the information from the experts would assist Saraki’s legal team present a credible defence at the Tribunal. The source said, “The investigators will ferret out and scrutinise thoroughly, all available information on the eight prosecution witnesses, including their school records, service records from the past and present, places of employment and personal information that may help the defence team in the course of the trial. “Most of those so-called witnesses will not

Social Engineer cum showbiz impresario, Charlyboy, popularly known as AreaFada has showered accolades on the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu in a new article he tagged letter to Mr. President. In the letter, CB as he is also called warned all those calling for the Minister’s head to desist as according to him, Nigeria cannot afford to miss the opportunity of having him transform the oil sector. Read letter below: My dear Presido, I trust you are not letting the rot and the decay you met in the system overwhelm you. I was filled with expectation when you emerged winner. I prayed that you would be a catalyst in redirecting our drifting country; because many things spoil no be small. I can’t say that I was too thrilled with some of your selections for the ministerial posts, but I suspected you had a good reason for most of the choice you made. Your campaign was about change, which I hoped was all-encompassing change in our mindset, our attitude to wo

Elders drawn from the three major tribes in Benue state have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare Fulani herdsmen’s invasion of the state as well as the gruesome massacre of villagers by the armed herders as act of insurgency and label the perpetrators as terrorists to be routed by the military.They made this call in a communiqué issued at the end of a unity meeting held in Makurdi and attended by the leaders of Tiv, Idoma and Igede. The communiqué was jointly signed by Chief Edward Ujege, President-General of Mdzough U TIV (MUT), Dr. Okopi Momoh, President of Idoma National Forum (INF) and Chief Ode Enyi, President-General of Omi Ny Igede. They “observed that these invading Fulani Herdsmen have been allowed to bear sophisticated assault weapons unchallenged which is against all our extant laws. The perpetrators and sponsors of such heinous crimes against humanity must be brought to justice.” The elders explained that the meeting was necessitated by “the arme

– Shugaban jam’iyyar APC na jihar Ondo ya bada gargadi – Isiac Kekemeke ya roki yan jam’iyyar su amshi sabbin shigowa daga PDP – Shugaban ya nemi yan jam’iyyar su goya ma jam’iyyar baya Taron shugaba Buhari da sauran shugabannin jam’iyyar APC Ciyaman din jam’iyyar APC na jihar Ondo, Isiac Kekemeke, ya roki mambobin jam’iyar jihar  da su daina batanci ga sabbin shigowa jam’iyyar a shafukana sada zumunta. Today.ng ta ruwaito cewa Kekemeke ya bada gargadin shi ne saboda wasu yadda magoya bayan wasu yan takarar zaben gwamnan jihar dake tahowa suke zage zage akan junan su a shafukan sada zumunta. KU KARANTA:  Shugaban Buhari ya tattauna da shugabannin jam’iyyar APC Kekemeke ya bayyana haka ne a lokacin da yake amsar tsohon mai bada shawara akan shari’a na jam’iyyar PDP, MrOlusola Oke. Mr Olusola kuma ya bayyanar niyyar shi akan yayi takara akan jam’iyyar. Shugaban jam’iyyar jihar ta Ondo ya bayyana Olusola a matsayin gogaggen dan siyasa wanda ya shahara wajen siyasa a jihar Ondo d

– Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said Senator Adeola is at the fore front of pursuing the interest of the state – APC in the state said Senator Adeola has not disappointed the people starting from his days as a stale legislator  L-R: Lagos state commissioner for information, Steve Ayorinde (second from light), Senator Adeola Solomon and other party officials Senator Solomon Adeola representing the largest senatorial district in Nigeria in terms of population, Lagos West, over the weekend dazzled his constituents with massive empowerment to justify his representative function at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly at a town Hall meeting in Ikeja, Lagos State. Among the empowerment items distributed to constituents are five 18 -Seat Toyota Buses for  Council of Lagos West Obas, League of Iman, Community Development Committee, League of Baales and CAN, 10 500KVA transformers, 20 Welding machines, 40 Vulcanizing Machines, 5 Block Molding Machines, 380 Sewing Machines and 300 Grindin

– The rapper has worked with chidinma and phyno in his previous songs – The song was produced by Sean keyz with a video directed by Matt max Rapper, Cresent Patrick Nwanagu Fast rising rapper, Cresent Patrick Nwanagu also known as  Creddy F  who released the remix of his popular track, entitled dashing out. The fresh Prince of Castro music empire featured popular musician, Timaya,Vector tha viper, Alhaji orezi and Nollywood comic actor and etisalat ambassador,  Francis odega aka Mr gerarahere, in the rather interesting song. According to CreddyF, “I wanted to add a little spice to the song by introducing Francis Odegha and I am truly grateful for the wonderful experience I had with him and the oter amazing artistes, whom I worked with.” The song was produced by Sean keyz with a video directed by Matt max. The fast rising singer who has featured other popular artistes such as chidinma and phyno in his previous songs is set to leave no stone unturned this year 2016, as he has p

– Ex-PDP governors hold reconciliation meeting to regain power in 2019 – Former governors of Ogun, Niger, Katsina, Kano, Benue were present at the event The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened a reconciliation meeting with former governors of the party on Friday, March 25. According to Senator Ali-Modu Sherif, the national chairman of the party, the event is dedicated to the party’s cohesion, restructure and regaining its power during next presidential election in 2019. READ ALSO:  Read why APC chairman is giving stern warning to members The meeting is one in a series of PDP reconciliatory gatherings since the party lost the 2015 general elections and its new chairman assumed office. READ ALSO:  Saraki’s trial tears APC apart, angry executive blasts party leaders The meeting was attended by former governors of Ogun state, Gbenga Daniel, Babangida Aliyu of Niger state, Ibrahim Shema of Kastina state, Ibrahim Shekarau of Kano state, and Gabriel Suswam of Benu

– Ondo state chairman, Isaac Kekemeke, warns members and supporters to stop insulting aspirants on social media – Kekemeke also pleaded with party members and supporters to receive the newly defected ex-legal adviser to the PDP, Olusola Oke – The party chairman urged members and supporters to support any governorship aspirant seeking to contest on the platform of the party Chairman of the Ondo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Isaac Kekemeke, has given stern warning to party members. READ ALSO: Violence in Rivers to impose emergency will fail- PDP   Today ng reports that the chairman warned members against throwing abuses and attacks via social media on aspirants seeking a political seat on the platform of the party in the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The APC chairman in Ondo state has cautioned members against insulting aspirants on social media Kekemeke also pleaded with the state’s executive council members to accept the newly defect

– One assistant superintendent of police (ASP) was dismissed – Two other officers were demoted following the approval of the Police Service Commission (PSC) over various established cases of misconduct Men of the Nigerian police force Several police officers have lost their job as the police force weild the big stick following their misconduct. One assistant superintendent of police (ASP) was dismissed while two other officers were demoted following the approval of the Police Service Commission (PSC) over various established cases of misconduct. The officers who had their ranks reduced were a superintendent of police (SP) and an assistant superintendent (ASP). READ ALSO: Saraki reveals how to win the battle against insurgency The commission said It rejected 23 appeals from some dismissed Policemen for reinstatement and restoration of ranks. The statement said the decisions were taken at the 15th Plenary Meeting of the commission presided by its Chairman, Mr Mike Okiro. Howe

– Governor Okowa’s thugs reportedly led police men and soldiers to unless terror in the town – The terror attack was organized under the guise of an operation to apprehend illegal weapons A scene of from the attack in Ekpan, Delta Suspected thugs, a team of police officers and men of the Nigerian army from the 19th Battalion have rained terror on Ekpan community in Koko, Warri North Local Government Area (LGA), Delta state, Sahara Reporters is reporting. The thugs and security men were said to be working on the orders of the state governor, governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The report said the attack was aimed at targeting supporters and loyalists of Henry Baro, the former Chairman of the Uvwie Local Government Council, who has been engaged in a political battle with Mr. Okowa and the State House of Assembly Speaker, Monday Igbuya. READ ALSO: Saraki reveals how to win the battle against insurgency Persons listed as those fueling the crisis are principal secretary to governor Okowa, Hil

Nigerian pop stars Kcee and Harrysong alongside, Humble Smith, YCee, Koker and a host of others gave superb performances at the recent annual Five Star Music festival in Festac, Lagos. Iyanya also joined Kcee and Harrysong on stage for a major performance as they got the crowd to cloud nine on the night. READ ALSO:  Here’s what Olamide and sexy music diva plan to do soon The event which is its fourth edition held at the Golden Tulip hotel, Festac, Lagos and was saw a great response from guests and fans inclusive. Yemi Alade and her dancers also came through and delivered on the night with her hit song Tangerine. It was a packed celebration and the energy was almost palpable. Several A-list comedians such as Akpororo, Basketmouth were also present to spice up the performances. Seyi Law, AY, Oritsefemi and Wande Coal also stepped on stage and wrapped up an already massive evening. Enjoy the performances below: Kcee is a pop star in Nigeria famed for putting his label Five Star M

– A NAIJ.com journalist was robbed of all his valuables after the Super Eagles clash with Egypt  – Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi was mobbed before the match with the Pharaohs  – The Super Eagles played against Egypt at an overcrowded Ahmadu Bello stadium in Kaduna  Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi and a Naij.com journalist were mobbed by fans at an overcrowded Ahmadu Bello stadium. Nigeria played a 1 – 1 draw with Egypt at an overcrowded Ahmadu Bello stadium on Friday in an AFCON 2017 qualifier. Mikel Obi speaking to reporters after a recent training session. Before the match, Mikel Obi was mobbed by fans after he refused to take a selfie. The Chelsea midfielder was mobbed at the teams’ hotel, African Continental Hotel in Kaduna, during their road walk, shortly before the commencement of the match. GET for FREE: Get the latest sports news on Naij Sports After the match, NAIJ.com journalist Babajide Orevba was robbed off all his valuable including his phone,

– CSP Abdulkadir Jamal said investigation is ongoing – A source disclosed that three other people were murdered in various locations across the metropolis – The source said the clash is between junior vikings confraternity and the rival axe men confraternity   Police officers are investigating the gruesome murder. Four youths have lost their lives in a cult clash that occurred in Eket near Uyo in Akwa Ibom state. READ ALSO: Student cultists surrender as Adeboye ministers in OAU NAN reports that the divisional police officer in Eket, CSP Abdulkadir Jamal, confirmed the sad news on March 25. He said the state’s command officers are currently investigating the cause of the cult clash. “We were informed and investigation is going on in the cult clash which led to the killing of members of the cult groups in Eket,” he said. Jamal urged the residents to always give useful information to the police to enable them clamp down on criminals. The DPO also pleaded with the youths to

– Four people died after being struck by a cement truck in Usmanu, Sokoto – Four other are injuried and taken to hospital  Four people dead, four others injuried after they were crushed by an out-of-control cement truck in Usman, Sokoto state. The accident took place at More Junction near Federal Science College at about 11.40 p.m. on Thursday. READ ALSO:  Tragic! 9 die in road accident along Enugu-Abakaliki road The information was provided by Usman Khaliel, the rescue officer of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Sokoto state command. According to Mr Khaliel, the heavy truck swerved off the road and crashed into shops at the junction, killing the victims instantly. The deceased were transported to the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital. READ ALSO:  How to avoid accidents on Lagos‐Ibadan expressway Four other people, including driver of the truck, with  various degrees of injury were receiving treatment in the same hospital. The command’s spokesman, Mr El-Must

Nigerian rapper and pop star Olamide will be performing in the US on April 1, 2016 and plans are already in place to ensure it is a packed event. READ ALSO:   Revealed! Two former MoHits stars to collaborate after years of label issues Following his success at the African stage, the Lagos Boys crooner is set to thrill his fans at the Olamide Live in Chicago concert billed to hold at the Nzuri events centre in Chicago, USA. Poster for the Olamide live in Chicago concert billed to hold in April, 2016 The event is put together by leading events promoter Afrobeat Productions based in Chicago with extra support from Royal Rhymes Entertainment. In the past, Afrobeat Production has successfully staged major concerts in Chicago with several A-list Nigerian artistes including Banky W, Skales, Wizkid and P-Square among others. It is also interesting to note that fast-rising singer Toby Grey will be opening the show for Olamide in Chicago come April 1. READ ALSO:   Wizkid, Olamide and Ko

According to the latest WHO data published in 2013 life expectancy in Nigeria is: male 53.7, female 55.4 and total life expectancy is 54.5 which gives Nigeria a World Life Expectancy ranking of 177. Why are Nigerians dying so young? Poor living condition often contribute to poor quality of life among Nigerians Below are the twelve reasons why life is short in Nigeria. There may be more: 1. Communal killings: Communal killings have dominated Nigeria’s national life since Independence. More Nigerians have died from sporadic communal killings than in other parts of the world. We have had flash points in Jos, Northern Nigeria and other parts of the country. These deaths often claim hundreds of lives in their prime. READ ALSO: Agatu massacre, the police and tragedy of peace talk 2. Poor health care: Nigeria’s healthcare system is in shambles. Our hospitals are mere consulting clinics. Many Nigerians go to hospitals and end up in the morgue. The state of healthcare is the reason wh

– Timi Frank, in a statement issued on March 25, described the continued trial of Saraki as worrisome – Frank accused party leaders of keeping mum on the ongoing trial of the Senate president, Bukola Saraki – Frank wondered why Saraki’s case is different and recalled that some national members of the party who had case at the CCT were left off the hook The continued trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has reportedly torn the All Progressives Congress (APC) apart, Premium Time reports. The party’s deputy national publicity secretary, Timi Frank, in a statement issued on March 25, described the continued trial of Saraki as “worrisome.” He said there were blemishes in the processes leading to his arraignment, noting that it was dangerous for the leadership of the party to sit down and watch the Senate president “swim or sink in his trial.” Timi Frank has reacted angrily to the continued trial of the Senate president, Bukola Saraki.

It is widely believed that the fall of the naira against the dollar is responsible for inflated prices of goods in the market. Nigerians had at during different fora, complained bitterly about the unbearable state of the economy as prices of goods have kept inflating. It is on this backdrop that NAIJ.com’s Wuraola Zainab carried out a survey to ascertain how marketers are faring with the rates of goods in the market. She was at the Iyana-ipaja market, Darocha market, Moshalashi Alhaja, Agege, Ifelodun market Ketu, Mile 12 market and Bola Tinubu markets. Markets women spoke on what exactly has been the reason behind their expensive goods. An average-aged woman in Iyana-Ipaja when asked about how the fall of the naira has affected the prices of pepper and she said: “It is not the rise of dollar that made the price of pepper cost; it is because of the mile 12 market which was pulled down for reconstruction by the government. “Ever since then we go to mowe to go and buy pepper and we

– INEC announces certain conditions needed for re-run elections in Rivers state – ” We will not endanger the lives of its personnel, journalists and observers and others involved.” Following widespread violence during a re-run election in Rivers state polls that left at least four people dead, the Independent National Electoral Commission has announced specific conditions to conduct fresh elections in the state. READ ALSO:  Read what Buhari plans to do to those behind Rivers killings The electoral body demands to guarantee security and safety of its personnel, reporters and observers and others involved in the process. The commision also denied the calls for total cancellation of elections in Rivers and is to uphold the already declared results. The statement signed by INEC’s Director of Voters’ Education and Publicity, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, said: “INEC will, at a date to be decided, conduct fresh elections starting with accreditation and voting in all Local Government Areas, Const

– The continuous biting fuel scarcity across the country is a source of worry for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)  – President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the NNPC to ensure there is local sufficiency of petroleum products – NNPC has taken time to apologise to Nigerians over the crisis The worsening fuel scarcity across the nation has prompted the NNPC to issue an apology to Nigerians over the situation, even as President Buhari has urged the NNPC to ensure there is local sufficiency of petroleum products. Black marketers are making a kill as the fuel scarcity lingers across the nation In a press statement issued in Abuja today, March 25 by the group general manager, public affairs of the corporation, Mallam Garba Deen Mohammed and obtained by NAIJ.com, the regulatory body empathized with Nigerians over the difficulties they are presently going through due to the current fuel situation. READ ALSO:   Panic in Ilorin as DPR, IPMAN members fight dirty (updated)

What would you have done if a strange man started laughing like a maniac on a train next to you? A Belgian advertising agency decided to test it in their campaign for Coca-Cola . As it turns out, very soon you’ll be laughing just as hard. The idea behind this advertisement was to illustrate the principle that “happiness starts with a smile”. The Gonzales agency wanted to make people laugh in an environment where it wasn’t the most common thing – and their experiment was a complete success. It’s definitely hard to keep a straight face when you see this man howling with laughter… a wonder many passengers lasted for as long as they did! Seriously, if you think laughter is not that contagious – try not to giggle when you watch this video. Try it. We dare you. The post Coca-Cola hired this man to do WHAT? appeared first on Nigeria News today & Breaking news | Read on NAIJ.COM .

– Bishop Matthew Kukah said the federal government has failed to give hope to Nigerians on the economic downturn facing the country – Bishop Kukah pleaded with Nigerians to give President Muhammadu Buhari time to deliver on his campaign promises – The bishop expressed optimism that there are better days ahead Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese Mathew Hassan-Kukah The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has taken a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government. READ ALSO: Kukah reveals what he told Buhari Bishop Kukah in an interview with Channels Television on March 24 said the federal government has failed to give hope to Nigerians on the economic woes currently facing the country. Kukah, who expressed optimism that things would change for the better urged the federal government to conceive a vision of long and short term plan. “We must all collectively push forward. This is not the time to blame President Buhari. I think the President should be gi

– 14 Taraba residents have recently died of Lassa fever –  The worst affected areas in the state are Jalingo, Ardo-Kola and Bali local government areas According to Aisha Sani, the chairperson of Lassa Fever Committee in the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo, a growing Lassa fever outbreak has killed 14 people in Taraba from January to date. Since the beginning of the year 21 persons out of the 49 suspected cases of the disease were treated and discharged. However, seven potentially infected patients had fled the hospital. The hospital is currently handling two cases ofthe viral fever. READ ALSO:  Pregnant woman dies of Lassa Fever, 216 contacts certified free “Seven persons had absconded. We are making frantic efforts to arrest and bring them back to the hospital before they infect others with the disease.We have our internal securities here, but the truth is that we need more to secure the Lassa fever unit,” Ms. Sani said. As at today, four cases of the deadly disease were

Dear Aunty Fola, I am presently in a state of dilemma; I feel like my whole world is going to crash. My wedding is in less than three weeks and I am so not excited about it. The past couple of weeks have been stressful for me; sharing aso ebi and putting finishing touches to most of the things I had planned for the wedding. My friends had decided they wanted to be on the bridal train at the last minute and that added to my list of worries. My best friend (for no real reason) was not cooperative, she had never liked my fiancé and I could not just place it. We had been friends since we were kids and I thought she probably felt me being married would strain our relationship. Thus, getting her to help me with the preparation seemed impossible.  I had assured her over and over that she would always be my best friend. The pre-wedding photoshoots went smoothly. The pictures were out and I wanted us to go pick them together. I had called her earlier this week and she said she would be goi

Iara Oshiomhole is not just the First Lady of Edo state but a beautiful woman who can easily rock the runway if she wants. Every time when Adams Oshiomhole’s wife appears in public, governmental officials and ordinary people cannot stop staring at her as she always looks stunning and impeccable. Nigerians have started discussing a beautiful damsel from Cape Verde, her style and public appearances since May 15, 2015, when she married a 63-year-old Adams Oshiomhole. All kinds of rumours have been running rife after their marriage, but the newlyweds do not pay attention to them and enjoy their life. READ ALSO:  I am happy with my marriage – Iara Oshiomhole Speaking about his happy family life and loving wife, Adams Oshiomhole said: “She is very humble, she appreciates the nature of my job and life that I return home late, some times 3am. She understands my weaknesses, she is more or less the mother of the house, the one that has accepted to be the mother of my children. “I am happy

Since we are all aware that rainy season is prevalent with a host of infections which are mostly respiratory, food and water borne diseases like cough, cold, and flu are common problems that attacks children faster due to the fluctuating temperature. Students, adults and little kids need to maintain a proper healthy diet and hygiene to avoid falling sick this season. NAIJ.com’s Abiola Atoyebi has come up with five basic precautionary measures you need to put in place ahead of the rainy season. 1. Protect yourself from dirty water. Purify the water used on the body as well as the one you drink. Avoid dipping your feet into dirty water that can attract foot and toe bacteria. 2. Clear clogged gutters and drainages for free flow of water pathways. 3. Avoid stagnant water which could attract and harbor the primary host of malaria parasite (mosquitoes). To maintain a healthy lifestyle, this reason will also help you stay out of sickness. 4. Use an earth leakage circuit breaker to preve

Who would ever think of throwing a person out of a moving vehicle and leave that person to die? This story is true to Megan Torio. Back in 2011, her abusive boyfriend threw her out of a moving truck traveling at the speed of 65mph, leaving Megan with severe injuries that paralyzed her and threatened her dreams in life. Megan Torio was an aspiring professional fitness model. Her dreams were coming true in 2010 when she sheded almost 100 pounds. She was even featured in the weight loss edition of Oxygen Magazine. All of these dreams seemed impossible after what her abusive boyfriend did to her. She got a broken spinal cord, shoulder, collar bone and six ribs. Aside from this, Megan’s labia was sliced because when she was thrown out of the truck, she struck a road sign that got caught between her legs. She was paralyzed from her chest down. Doctors told her she would never walk again. She underwent several surgeries for her broken back and for her sliced labia. And though she was pa