Rivers State Gov. Nyesom Wike appoints Joseph Yobo as his Senior Special Assistant on Sports Development

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has appointed Former
Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo as his Senior Special
Assistant on Sports Development to the Governor. A statement
 released today by the Special Assistant to the Rivers State
Governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, noted
 that his appointment will take immediate effect....

Photos: Goodluck Jonathan's son in-law inaugurated as SA on Youths Affairs to Cross River state governor

Former President Goodluck Jonathan's son in-law, Godswill
Edwards, was inaugurated as the Special Adviser on Youth
Affairs to the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Ben Ayade last
 Friday May 27th. Godswill is married to Faith Sakwe who is Jonathan's daughter..

Photos of President Buhari greeting National Assembly members at the presidential dinner

President Buhari pictured greeting members of the National Assembly at
 the presidential dinner organized in their honor yesterday May 30th.
See more photos after the cut.

This can only be true love! Check out this Nigerian couple at their wedding

Engr. Utibe Oton and Precious Uzoka got married last week in
Umudimagu community in Ideato South L.G.A of Imo State.
Congrats! Wishing them a blissful union! See more photos after the cut..

Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha denies 2019 presidential posters

Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha has denied having anything to do with the posters of the governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima running for the 2019 Presidency Rochas as the Vice President.

Our Daily Bread devotional, May 31, 2016 - Knowing and Doing

Topic: Knowing and Doing [May 31, 2016]

With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God. Mark 10:27

Chinese philosopher Han Feizi made this observation about life: “Knowing the facts is easy. Knowing how to act based on the facts is difficult.”

I’m under pressure to devalue Naira – President Buhari

It is exactly one year since Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Ahead of the official commemoration of his ascension to power, Buhari spoke with some journalists on the issues that have dominated his reign. Excerpts:

Open Heavens 31 May 2016: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – A Glass of Water?

Topic: A Glass of Water? [Tuesday 31, May 2016]

Memorise: For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. – Mark 9:41

Winning Wisdom Devotional: God Loves You

Topic: God Loves You [30/5/2016]

Text: 1 John 3:1

God's love for us is so much that we, most times, cannot comprehend it. Let me explain our much God loves us. God sees and loves us just as Himself. He loves us as He loves Him self. Apostle Paul, writing to the church in Ephesians, says "so ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church."

EXCLUSIVE | APC UK "PMB is delivering effective change."

Corruption and insecurity were two massive challenges faced in Nigeria before President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR assumed office on 29th May 2015.

For PDP to be a credible opposition party

Written by the Editorial board of The Guardian Newspaper

Open Heavens 30 May 2016: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Always on Time

Topic: Always on Time [Monday 30, May 2016]

Memorise: Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. – John 11:21

Photos: Pres. Buhari meets with members of the Newspapers Proprietors of Nigeria

President Buhari met with members of the Newspapers Proprietors of Nigeria earlier yesterday at the State House Abuja. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Gov. Ambode Commissions Newly Constructed Ajasa-Command Road in Alimosho LG

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Olamilekan Adeola Solomon; Commissioner for Youth & Social Development, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf and member, Lagos House of Assembly, representing Alimosho Costituency I, Hon. Bisi Yusuf during the unveiling of the plaque to commission the newly constructed and upgraded Ajasa-Command Road, Ipaja with street lights, drainage and walk-way in Alimosho Local Government, Lagos on Friday, May 27, 2016.

Kano State Govt sends 50 Imams and Islamic scholars to Saudi Arabia for training, to get N20,000 monthly stipend

50 Imams and Islamic scholars have been sponsored by Kano state government for training on guidance and preaching techniques in Saudi Arabia, Governor Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has disclosed.
According to a statement issued yesterday May 27, by Ameen K. Yassar, Press Secretary to the Governor: 

Photos from the 90th birthday party of Sòun of Ogbomosho

 

The Sòun of Ogbomosho celebrated his 90th birthday at his palace in Ogbomosho. More photos after the cut...

Lagos State Government lift restriction of movement in today's environmental sanitation

The Lagos State Government has lifted the restriction order on human and vehicular movement during today's Environmental Sanitation Exercise.

Omisore hits back at EFCC, says declaring him wanted was senseless and born out of vendetta

Iyiola Omisore, former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, has hit back at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as a tool being used against the opposition by the federal government. Mr. Omisore spoke through a statement issued yesterday stressing that the EFCC's decision to declare him wanted was senseless and born out of vendetta. He said:

Photos from the Nigerian Senate Plenary

Pictures of distinguished Nigerian Senators at the Senate Plenary yesterday, 26th May. More photos after the cut...

KWAM1 meets with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Bourdillon residence, shares epic throwback photo

King Wasiu Ayinde paid a visit to APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Bourdillon, Lagos residence on Monday, May 23. The Fuji artist shared the photo on social media and wrote:

Lagos State Govt appoints retired Hon. Justice Adesola Oguntade as the Fourth Chancellor of LASU

The Lagos State Government has appointed retired Honourable Adesola Oguntade as the Fourth Chancellor of the Lagos State University, along with other respected men and women who have excelled in their various fields, as members of the 10th Governing Council of the University. 

Who says Ambode is a slow Governor?

Aregbe Idris, the convener of Our Lagos Your Lagos project has revealed that Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode is not a slow man as assumed.

Winning Wisdom Devotional: Alive to Righteousness

Topic: Alive To Righteousness [27/5/2016]

Text: Romans 8:9-11

Our bodies are the instruments we use in carrying out all actions, whether good or evil. Satan is fighting to gain mastery of our bodies, so also is God wanting to gain possession of our bodies. And to whom we yield our bodies to, his servants are we (Romans 6:16). That is why we are encouraged to yield our bodies as instruments of righteousness to God (Romans 6:13).

Facebook, Microsoft to lay the highest-capacity internet cable to cross the Atlantic Ocean to Europe, Africa

Facebook and Microsoft are teaming up to immerse themselves in an ambitious project to lay a high-capacity internet cable across the Atlantic.

Open Heavens 27 May 2016: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Vengeance is the Lord’s

Topic: Vengeance is the Lord’s [Friday 27, May 2016]

Memorise: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. – Romans 12:19

Tomato is the new oil in Nigeria

Rose Edet never thought buying tomatoes for her busy Lagos restaurant would be an issue. But the rising cost is causing her a headache and affecting her customers’ favourite Nigerian dishes.

Pictures: The $4.3 million home President Obama and family plan to stay after retirement

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have leased a spectacular 8,200 square-foot home in one of DC’s most elegant neighborhoods as their first post-White House dwelling

Our Daily Bread devotional, May 26, 2016 - Like Sheep

Topic: Like Sheep

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way. Isaiah 53:6

Open Heavens 26 May 2016: Thursday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Beware of Pride

Topic: Beware of Pride [Thursday 26, May 2016]

Memorise: Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. – Proverbs 16:18

We removed Ali Modu Sheriff to save PDP – Fayose

Read the press statement below...

Photos: Governor El-Rufai and Olusegun Obasanjo pictured in South Africa

with Lagos govt over the cancellation of Pres. Buhari's state visit

Buhari cancels trip to Lagos, VP Osinbajo to take his place

Monday, 23 May 2016

 President Muhammadu Buhari calls off his two-day trip to Lagos

– Presidency reveals that VP Osinbajo will replace Buhari

– Garba Shehu says Buhari would still embark on the visit after Ramadan The over 14-years non-visit of a sitting president to Lagos state will unfortunately stretch a little longer.

This follows report that President Muhammadu Buhari’s two-day working visit to Lagos state, set to begin tomorrow, May 23, has been cancelled.

Sahara Reporters is reporting that President Buhari cancelled his trip to Lagos due to an ear infection he recently contracted.

Please plan your route properly

#PSA

Please plan your route properly:

Excerpt from the press statement below..

Lagos State Government will formally welcome President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 23, 2016 on a two-day working visit to the State.

#Throwback Pictures, QUEEN ADEBUSAYO New baby Look

Flying Eagles arrive Burundi ahead of CAF U-20 Championship title defence (photos)

The Nigeria U20 male national team aka Flying Eagles arrived Burundi on Thursday ahead of the Caf U20 Nations Cup qualifying clash with the hosts on Saturday. The 31-man Nigerian delegation made up of 18 players and 11 officials landed this afternoon at the Bujumbura International Airport, Burundi.

Our Daily Bread devotional, May 21, 2016 - God’s Dwelling Place

Topic: God’s Dwelling Place [May 21, 2016]

There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. Revelation 21:4

Open Heavens 21 May 2016: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – No Partiality

Topic: No Partiality [Saturday 21, May 2016]

Memorise: Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. – 1 Timothy 5:20

Iyanya releases new photos

5 Things to think about before becoming a landlord in Nigeria

Real estate is booming in Nigeria and aside from a large number of locals, visitors and foreigners are starting to invest in the sector in a rental property.  Of course, becoming a landlord in Nigeria at the moment would be a smart move; however, it is important to understand what the commitment entails.

Winning Wisdom Devotional: Good Works

Topic: Good Works

Text: Ephesians 2:10

In Matthew 5:16, Jesus made it clear to us that the perfect way to shine our light is by good works and it is the same reason why we have received the divine nature of God. The scriptures say we  were created in Christ Jesus for good works and God ordained it so, right from the foundation of the world (Ephesians 2:10).

Kelechi Iheanacho named deadliest striker in the English Premier League

Nigerian teenage superstar, Kelechi Iheanacho  has been named the deadliest striker in the English Premier League  after he picked up another award at Manchester City’s Alternative End of Season Awards on Thursday.

Open Heavens 20 May 2016: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Being Unmovable

Topic: Being Unmovable [Friday 20, May 2016]

Memorise: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. – Ephesians 6:11

CELEBRANT OF THE WEEK!

Photo: Buhari receives rescued Chibok girl, Amina Nkeki and her baby, Safiya

Pres. Buhari met Amina, her baby, her mum and others at the
 State House in Abuja this afternoon. More photos after the cut..

Nigeria is broke. Pure and simple- Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the removal
of oil subsidy is as a result of Nigeria's poor economic state. According
to Mohammed, Nigeria is broke. Mohammed said this while speaking
with State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council
meeting in Abuja yesterday May 18th.

Photos: NLC workers allegedly harass, insult and molest Lagos state govt workers for not joining strike action

NLC Protesters this afternoon forced their way into the Lagos state
government secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja to harass and disturb
government workers who are not participating in the ongoing strike action.

Topic: God's Wish For World Salvation

Topic: God's Wish For World Salvation 

Text: 2 Peter 3:9-10

Sometimes, we tend to ask ourselves: when is the promise of our ultimate salvation, when God will come to take us away from this  evil earth, going to come? Now, we should understand that God is patient with those who have not come under His banner of love.

Open Heavens 19 May 2016: Thursday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Servant Leader

Topic: The Servant Leader [Thursday 19, May 2016]

Memorise: If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. – John 13:14

FG tells workers "You must go to work today, no work no pay" despite lNLC's threat to continue with strike,

Despite threats by the Ayuba Wabba faction of NLC to continue with its planned strike action today May 18th, the Federal Government has advised all workers in the Civil service to resume for work today, saying the no work no pay rule will be invoked in all ministries, agencies and department. Speaking after a meeting with labor yesterday May 17th, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal said:

Open Heavens 18 May 2016: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – A Giant Killer?

Topic: A Giant Killer? [Wednesday 18, May 2016]

Memorise: For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. – Romans 8:13

Daily Devotional: Prostitute is Prostitute, No Difference

A Promise For You From Bible Promises:

Topic: Prostitute is Prostitute, No Difference

All unrighteousness is sin. 1 John 5:17a.
Read: John 8:3-11

Photo: Nanny arrested while attempting to sell one-year-old boy

An 18-year-old nanny, Covenant Bassey, who allegedly abducted her employer’s one-year-old son, David Robinson, in the Satellite Town area of Calabar, Cross River State, has been arrested.

President Obama considering visiting Nigeria

United States President, Barack Obama, is considering a state visit to Nigeria in July, his likely final trip to Africa as president, The New York Times has reported.