‘Nigeria should worry about spread of Zika, Yellow fever’

RENOWNED Virologist and President of the Nigeria Academy of Science, Professor Oyewale Tomori, has said the discovery of a strain of Zika virus circulating in Brazil and other parts of the Americas in the Cape Verde area of Africa, should worry Nigeria. Tomori, who is Head of the World Health Organisation, Advisory Panel on Yellow fever, and Chairman Lassa fever Control Committee in Nigeria, advocated improved surveillance system to prevent spread of Yellow fever to Nigeria and other West African countries. 

“We had thought that the return of Zika, even as a ‘changed’ or ‘mutated’ should not cause any severe disease in West Africa, since we have evidence of previous infection with Zika and other related viruses (Yellow Fever, West Nile, Dengue) in Nigeria and some countries in West Africa.

NLC suspends nationwide strike

….To resume meeting with FG 

NIGERIA Labour Congress, NLC, led by Mr. Ayuba Wabba, yesterday suspended its ongoing nationwide strike to force the Federal Government to reverse the N145 per litre pump price of petrol and resolved to resume negotiation with the government.

                                          

This came as the Joe Ajaero led faction assured that labour would engage the federal government to ensure there was a time frame for ending importation of refined petroleum products into the

Ijebu Ode accident leaves on dead, anoher seriously injured

– An accident along Ijebu Ode township left awoman dead 

– She was crushed by a truch while riding on an okada 

– Another woman lost her leg in the accident and was taken to the hospital 

Hell was let loose at Ijebu Ode township on Monday, May 23 morning when a truck loaded with granite stone hit a lady and crushed her to death. The incident which occurred at the Itoro roundabout, opposite Ijebu Ode local government council around 10am has another lady’s leg badly damaged. 

'Missing' N30 trillion: Okonjo-Iweala takes legal action

– Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former minister of finance, was ordered by the Federal High Court in Lagos to explain the spending of the N30 trillion  

– The ex-minister stated that she had never been served any court processes in relation to the matter 

– Okonjo-Iweala instructed her lawyers to take steps to set aside the judgment as it affects her 

– According to her, the decision of SERAP to anchor its case on a “baseless and unsubstantiated allegation” confirms the group’s dubious motives

Okonjo-Iweala has already instructed her lawyers to take legal action. 

The Federal High Court in Lagos directed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former minister of finance, and the federal government to provide data on the N30 trillion “lost” during the past

Amina Mohammed listed among the world’s greatest leaders

– Amina Mohammed, the minister of environment, was included in the list of the world’s greatest leaders  by Fortune Magazine 

– The 2016 list contains 50 outstanding personalities who have distinguished themselves in their areas of endeavours 

– Mohammed occupie

s the 39th position and is the only Nigerian to have made the list

Amina Mohammed is the only Nigerian who made the list. 

Amina Mohammed, the minister of environment, has been named one of the world’s greatest leaders by Fortune Magazine. Leadership reports that the 2016 list, which contains 50

Anti-corruption war: John Onaiyekan advises President Buhari

– John Onaiyekan has told President Buhari that his anti-corruption war looks biased 

– Onaiyekan also advised Buhari that judges be allowed to do their work without harassment and intimidation

Cardinal John Onaiyekan 

Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to let his anti-corruption war be biased. The revered clergy who spoke in Abuja

Pastor gives out 16 SUVs, 16 cars, millions of Naira to celebrate birthday

Abuja – The Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, Kubwa, Abuja, Joshua Iginla on Sunday, gave out 32 cars out of which were 16 SUVs to celebrate his birthday. Iginla also gave out money running into several millions of naira to the aged, widows, orphanages and scholarships to orphans from nursery school to university.

Bro Joshua Iginla 

Six Nollywood actors and actresses got Hummer jeep 3 series, Mercedes G-Wagon and Mercedes

“Just like every other single mother…it’s either a choice of being in a miserable relationship or getting out” – Adunni Ade to People Criticizing Baby Mamas

Adunni Ade and her cute sons

Yesterday actress Toyin Aimakhu had some advice for baby mamas as she told them “Don’t let sex turn you into a mother until love turns you into a wife.”

Click here if you missed it.

Her fellow actress Adunni Ade has seemingly replied. The single mum of two posted on Instagram:

“I take it personal when a person feels like they’ve got the right to speak on a person’s lifestyle, relationship status or what not. Just because some choose to be quiet about your dirty laundry does NOT give you the right to speak about another. Just like every other single mother or so called “Baby Mama” , it’s either a choice of being in a miserable relationship or getting out and keep pushing for their Child(Ren) P.S so you know, a lot of single parent (male or female) do a great job providing for themselves and children than you who sits in a miserable, horrible, heartbreaking relationship. We are not to be defined by our relationship status! Your dedication, hardwork, persistence to your existence in this world should be your focus. Just because a lot of us don’t share our life story to the public does not mean we are not survivors. Face your life! Face your work! Be a great example to others! Be remembered more for the good and not bad.”

Trendy Johnson Presents ‘Men of Many Colour’ Spring/Summer 2016 Collection

Properly made suits that excite and still look classic are not common sights around this part of the world. You rarely find brands that understand the changing taste of millennials while being able to mash up the old and new – reason why this collection is much more exciting.

Although Trendy Jonhson‘s execution still needs more finesse, the idea behind this collection

Do you really know the Bible facts on second coming of Christ?

2 thousand years have come by and we are still here expecting His coming! Could we have missed it? Could we misinterpret His words or misunderstood Him? Well, these 3 Bible facts will ensure you know the truth.

The entire New Testament talks about the second coming of Jesus Christ and the church eagerly expecting it. The book of Revelation ends with such blessed words: “He who testifies

Popular fuji musician Olumide Awise

– Popular fuji artist Olumide Awise is dead 

– He died after a brief illness in his Agbado home on Wednesday, May 18 

– Olumide Arise rose to stardom in the popular Agege Allstar album

Fuji Artist, Olumide Awise.

Fast rising fuji musician Olumide Awise is dead. Awise was confirmed dead in the early hours of Wednesday, May 18, 2016. 

The Agege based fuji artist died in his Agbado home after a brief illness. He has since been

2016 NECO examination results released

– The much awaited 2016 common entrance examination results are out 

– The results were released by the body in charge 

– National Examination Council (NECO) – Candidates can check their results  for free

Students writing exams 

In a statement signed by the registrar and chief executive of the examination body, Professor Abdulrashud Garba, NECO urged parents and guardians of the candidates to check the results of their children or wards on the website of the ministry of education. The website was

Zamfara state shuns NLC strike

Zamfara state shuns NLC strike

– The NLC strike continued in its second day but compliance is weak 

– Zamfara workers went about their normal duties 

– The workers said the strike action was not the solution to Nigeria’s problem

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declared a nationwide strike over the removal of fuel subsidy and increment in the price of petrol but Zamfara workers do not seem to be participating on the second day. 

What NLC plans to do next

– The NLC commended its members for commencement of the strike despite the court order 

– The union vows to continue the protest tomorrow

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), that has commenced a strike over hike in fuel price on May 18, Wednesday, has praised its members for turning out “encase”. Premium Times

“From Courtroom to Classroom…” – Man Graduates From College After Spending 5 Years in Jail

Ean Polke spent 5 years in Prison, and after his release, took the bold step to develop himself. He enrolled for the Rutgers University Mountainview Program, and graduated this May.

Polke shared the photo above on his Instagram handle with the caption: “From the courtroom

Fuel Subsidy Removal: Okowa Sympathizes With Nigerians, Says Citizens Will Benefit in the Long Term

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa

Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has said that though the new fuel price regime will cause pain on Nigerians, it will benefit the citizenry in the long term.

According to Vanguard, Okowa said this when he received when he received the management

Get the Scoop! Tiwa Savage, Rita Dominic, Mafikizolo & More African Superstars to feature on “E! VIP” Series

African superstars like Tiwa Savage, Rita Dominic, Diamond Platinuz, Mafikiolo, D’Banj, Cassper Nyovest and more are set to star in E! Entertainment’s all new “E! VIP” series that

Davido & Sophia Momodu shut down Reports that Sophia was “Bounced” from Imade’s Birthday

Over the weekend Davido and Sophia Momodu‘s daughter, Imade, celebrated her first birthday with a star-studded and super fun party. The party was held after a thanksgiving earlier in the day.

While Sophia Momodu was spotted at the thanksgiving, a number of people noted that she wasn’t spotted in any photos from the evening party and NETng exclusively reported that that Sophia Momodu was “bounced” from the birthday party.

Joining forces Davido and Sophia both took to the Instagram page of@Instablog9ja to shut down the reports. Sophia commented “So many beautiful things happened last weekend u didn’t post any of it. Then u come & post false news.. It better be for the likes. @instablog9ja if I can move on from the drama surely you can too” while Davido also commented “She is in full custody of our daughter Biko ! And no one was bounced … Bless”.

Glad to see the two of them are putting all past drama behind them and making things work.

Gov Oshiomhole and his wife mark first wedding anniversary

On Sunday, May 15, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state and his wife Iara marked their first wedding anniversary.

Oshiomhole re-married five years after he lost his first wife Clara on December 8, 2010. The woman died after several years of battling with cancer. 

5 times Kiss Daniels album launch would have been a flop

Fast rising Nigerian music star, Kiss Daniels have proved to his fans that he is not just the man who stays to record music in the studio but a young talented man who understands his crafts.

2baba, 9ice and Kiss Daniels performing at the album launch. 

 On Sunday, May 15, Kiss Daniels staged his debut album launch ‘New Era’ at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The show was not only attended by top