President Buhari Signs 2016 Budget

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally signed the 2016 budget. Buhari’s assent finally brings an end to the controversy surrounding the budget. He did it in the presence of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, and the chairmen of the National Assembly appropriation committees who had arrived the Presidency for the signing ceremony.

 

'I Will Love Him Like My Own Son' - Kris Jenner Dedicates Touching Note To Kanye West

 

59-year-old reality star Kris Jenner took to her Instagram page to share a throwback selfie of herself and her 37-year-old son in-law rapper Kanye West together along with a touching caption dedicated to him Saying she will love him like her own son and will never replace his mum who passed away tragically in November 2007.

She wrote: 'And of course I'm thankful for this love bug #KanyeWest who has been a constant in our lives and showered us with unconditional love, support, kindness, friendship, and lots and lots more love.

Photo: Displaced Borno Woman Names Baby After Muhammadu Buhari

The woman (pictured above) named Aisha Usman, one of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the Lamido Lawan model primary school, Girei, Adamawa State, has named her newborn baby after the president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari. 

According to her, she named her baby ‘Buhari’ in honour of the retired General in order to remind her of the circumstances of the child’s birth. She and her husband were displaced from Askira Uba local government of Borno State when Boko Haram invaded their community in November 2014.

9 US Cops Sacked Over The Death Of A Nigerian, Mathew Ajibade

The death of one Matthew Ajibade who is a Nigerian has led to the firing of Nine cops in connection with his death in Georgia, US after he died in an isolation cell on New Year's Day.

Matthew Ajibade who was a 21-year-old student in Savannah, was arrested after police received a phone call about a domestic disturbance. Authorities arrived and saw Ajibade holding a women under a blanket, according to an incident report. Her “face was bruised, and her nose was bleeding,”

Woman Charged For Killing Her 1-Year-Old Son Moment After 'Kissing Him Then Throwing Him Off Bridge'

A woman named Johnesha Perry have been charged for attempted homicide, endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault after she allegedly pushed her one-year-old son off a railing bridge into a river moments after kissing the little boy in Pennsylvania, US.

It was reported that moment after Perry pushed the little boy she then jumped from the 52-foot bridge into the Lehigh River herself. A police officer found the little boy 700 yards away, floating downstream, and performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The boy died, yesterday being six days after a week-long fight in hospital.

Victoria Beckham Reveals Unending Joy' Of Being A Mum In Open Letter To Mark Mother's Day In US

Soccer legend David Beckham's wife, Victory, was one of a number of famous mothers who have publish letters about their role as a mother to mark 'Mothers' day in America today May 10. Read what she wrote below;

“They are a wonder to me every day. From a teenage son through to a toddler daughter, each moment of every day is filled with different energies, activities, feelings and a lot of comedy. Being in a position where they live such a privileged life, it is important that our children understand humility, that they appreciate how their parents have worked very hard to create this life for the family and that they, too, have a responsibility to work hard, be respectful and never, ever take anything for granted.

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa’s Daughter Expecting First Child

Koko Ita-Giwa, the daughter of Senator Florence Ita-Giwa and her husband Chimaobi Shawcross Obioha, Jnr, are expecting their first child after they got married last year. Congrats to the couple.

Photos: See Rita Ora New Look As She Debuts Silvery Grey Hairstyle

24-year-old British singer Rita Ora wore a matching Adidas outfit as she rock her new silvery grey hairstyle at the Santa Monica near Los Angeles on Saturday while promoting her Rita Ora x Adidas Originals collection. See more photos after the cut...

Ogun State Assembly Speaker, Adekunbi, Ignores Ghastly Accident Victims On Highway

On Saturday the Speaker of the Ogun state House of Assembly, Suraj Adekunbi in a convoy of his official cars along the Owode-Siun-Abeokuta expressway reportedly ignored victims of a ghastly accident involving two commercial vehicles: a white Nissan Premiere, with registration number LSD 770 BZ and a green Space wagon, with registration number GGE 950CQ.

Shehu Sani Accused Jonathan, Okonjo-Iweala Of Running Nigeria Like A Come-And-Chop Restaurant

Shehu Sani, The Senator-elect for Kaduna Central at his office in Kaduna on Saturday May 9, while addressing Kaduna state executive of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW) tackled President Goodluck Jonathan on the sale of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, and the  last-minutes sale of the Nigeria Telecommunications Limited, NITEL. According to him. the privatization exercise under President Goodluck Jonathan is a monumental theft of Nigeria’s collective resources in the interest of a few.

“The sale of PHCN has not translated into consistent electric power in our homes, in our offices, in our markets and in our work place,” he said, adding that the issue of privatization has also seriously affected many workers who were employed in those institutions for decades.

Davido & Meek Mill Flaunt Cash On Set Of 'Fans Mi' Music Video Shoot

HKN record artist Davido and American hip hop recording artist Meek Mill in Las Vegas for the video shoot of his music single 'Fans Mi'' and the video is being directed by Sesan Ogunro. See more pics after the cut.

Photos: Atiku Abubakar's Son, Aliyu Graduates From American University Of Nigeria

Aliyu Atiku, the son of former vice-president of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar graduated today from the university of American University of Nigeria located in Adamawa state -which is owned by his father. See more photos after the cut...

Kiss Daniel 'Woju' Singer Loses Dad

The 'Woju' crooner and G-Worldwide recording artist Kiss Daniel has took to his Instagram page to announce the passing away of his father Mr. Anidugbe with the caption  'R.I.P Dad'. May his soul rest in peace.

Emir Of Kano, Lamido Sanusi Pays El-Rufai A Congratulatory Visit

Today Saturday May 9th Emir of Kano, HRH, Muhammadu Sanusi II paid a congratulatory visit to Kaduna State Governor-elect, Malam Nasir el-Rufai at his residence. Another photo after the cut...

Egypt Seizes Football Star Aboutrika Assets

Egyptian authorities have seized share certificates belonging to former football star Mohamed Aboutrika after allegations that a company he founded funded the blacklisted Muslim Brotherhood, judicial officials said.

The move against one of the country’s most successful sports stars comes amid a crackdown on members and supporters of the movement since July 2013, when the army ousted president Mohamed Morsi , Egypt’s first freely-elected leader. Aboutrika had publicly endorsed Morsi’s 2012 presidential bid. Morsi was overthrown in a military coup following protests after just a year of civilian rule. 

Photos: Comedian Basketmouth Celebrates Son's 7th Birthday

Comedian Basket Mouth celebrates his son Jason as he turns 7 year old today May 9th. He took to his Instagram page to share photo from his son's birthday school party. See the photo after the cut...

WHO Declares Liberia Ebola Free

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus on Saturday, May 9th as the country has had no new cases in 42 days.

The Ebola outbreak has claimed over 11,000 lives in the region, and remains active in Guinea and Sierra Leone. But even though Liberia has been declared free of the virus, correspondents say the outbreak will have a long-term impact, having damaged Liberia's already fragile economy. "The outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Liberia is over," the UN health agency said in a statement. "Forty-two days have passed since the last laboratory-confirmed case was buried on 28 March."

See What Actress Ronke Oshodi Oke Posted On Instagram

Nigerian Nollywood star, Ronke Oshodi Oke shared the photo on her Instagram page. 

" We should always give thanks to God the owner and creator of life, if you are i shold have been created like this what would we have done? Can i hear you praise him!. She captioned the pic.

Chibok Girls’ Rescue Is Priority For My Husband - Aisha Buhari

The wife of Nigeria’s President-elect, Mrs. Aisha Buhari at the Conference on Women and Social Inclusion, holding in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where women from around the world have gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of the Beijing action called for international assistance for Nigeria to enable the immediate release and rehabilitation of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls.

Speaking at the opening session of the anniversary Mrs. Buhari revealed that the release of the Chibok schoolgirls and all the women seized by Boko Haram is one of the immediate priorities of her husband when he assumes office on May 29, 2015. 

Mrs. Aisha Buhari led the delegation of Nigerian women, including, Mrs. Mairo Al-makura, Nkechi Okorocha and Abike Dabiri.

Cristiano Ronaldo Reportedly Donates 5 Million Euros To Nepal Earthquake Charity Fund

Real Madrid star player Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly donated £5million to help the aid effort in Nepal. According to reports in France Ronaldo gave the hefty sum of money to global organisation, Save the Children to help homeless and survivors of the earthquake that struck the Asian country last month which killed more than 7,000 people.