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Attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has been drawn to a new tactic being adopted by female suicide bombers in the North East.  Female suicide bombers are now evading detection from security operatives by carrying babies on their back, that ordinarily pass them for innocent nursing mothers.  The two recent suicide bomb attacks in Madagali, Adamawa State are instructive in this regard. The DHQ wishes to seize this opportunity to appeal to members of the public to be patient and cooperate with the military and other security agencies while carrying out thorough security search and checks as the essence is to nip in the bud the murderous intention of the Boko Haram suicide bombers.  The DHQ wishes to state further that the usual traffic “go-slow” at military and security check points as a result of rigorous security checks are not meant to cause public discomfort or a deliberate action to induce traffic disruptions on our roads, but an effort put in place towa...

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Friday appealed to the Federal Government to increase budgetary allocation to the health sector to improve healthcare delivery in the country. Dr Aniekeme Uwah, NMA South-South Caucus Chairman, made the appeal in an interview with our correspondent. Uwah, who also spoke on the association’s forthcoming South-South Retreat, said that the challenges confronting the nation’s healthcare delivery were due to inadequate budgetary provision for the sector. Uwah noted that an African Heads of State Summit held in Abuja in 2001 agreed that at least 15 per cent of national budget of African countries be allocated to health. He said that Nigeria had never allocated more than six per cent of its budget to the health sector. “That is why you see that doctors in the South-South going on strike because budgetary allocation is not up to what they expect from the Federal Government,’’ the NMA chairman said. He recalled that the National Council o...

Ekiti State Governor and the recently named Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Ayodele Fayose has said that Nigerians are tired of the ruling All Progressives Congress. He said that the country was already looking forward to another change because of the APC’s alleged poor handling of the nation’s economy. Fayose spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the Expanded National Caucus of the PDP. He appealed to members of the PDP to remain steadfast and urged them not to be intimidated by the spate of “arrests, incarceration, intimidation, provocation by the party in government.” With the dwindling fortunes of Nigerians, he said, the country was already tired of the APC and was now yearning for another change. He said, “The whole country is not only tired of the ruling party, they want another change. If not for the constitution, they want the change tomorrow.” Fayose regretted that people did not seem to learn from the past as he noted that “the same party tha...

Laolu Akande, Abuja;  Determined to ensure that Federal Government’s business oriented regulatory agencies become facilitators for Micro, Small, & Medium Scale Enterprises, MSMES, the Buhari presidency would do all within its ability to support them and ensure they become thriving businesses. This assurance was given earlier today by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, during a visit to Aba, Abia State, where he participated in the First MSMES Clinics after the media launch in Abuja on Tuesday. Using as an analogy, the story President Muhammadu Buhari once told him about the importance of taking care of people “who do the things that make us comfortable, the Vice President observed “it is important to pay attention to MSMES. “We will spend time to ensure that we give those who produce locally all the support that we can give, and that is why we are doing this clinics.” The Office of the Special Adviser on Economic Matters in the Presidency devised the idea of a ...

Cristiano Ronaldo with his massive investments in Hotel business, museums, clothing line, major endorsements and his mammoth salary at Real Madrid is supposed to have been named the World's most valuable player for 2016/2017, but according to a new report released by CIES Football Observatory, Neymar is the most valuable player in Europe - worth about £216m followed by 5 other players before Ronaldo. The player's value have been calculated using a transfer value algorithm that uses criteria such as player performance, characteristics, age and length of contract. See the top ten most valuable players after the cut. 10. Eden Hazard - Value- (£89m) Age- (26) Favorite position- Left attacking midfield Club: Chelsea 9.  Dele Alli   -Value- (£89m)  Age- (20)  Favorite position- Central attacking midfield  Club: Tottenham 8. Paulo Dybala  -Value- (£89m)  Age- (23)  Favorite position-  s...

President Muhammadu Buhari is embarking on a 10-day annual leave. To this end, the president on Thursday transmitted a letter to the Senate intimating it of his decision to embark on leave. The letter was read on the floor of the Senate by the Senate President Bukola Saraki.

A Nigerian man based abroad has raised eyebrows  after he listed his requirements of what he wants in a woman urging them to apply if interested. The rather ridiculous requirements have left people talking. See what he wrote below

Wife of veteran music star, Annie Idibia has said she would rather die beside her husband, Tuface than to live without him. She revealed this via her Instagram page where she wrote; “ I stared at this image for at least 15 minutes or even more… and realised I was tearing up. “The picture made me feel all ‘types of ways.’ And the love in my heart towards Innocent just tripled instantly. “I know we will grow old and die someday, but God please I want (to) spend all my days with him, grow old with him and die beside him…next to him. “I can’t live if I have to do that without him.. I won’t survive it! Life without him won’t be worth it again. “Sad that when we grow old and grey, one of us will go before the other, but please can we at least grow very old together and GO together.. “All of our kids and grandkids would have been all grown, graduates and well established by your grace lord.. so they will be fine..when we go. Amen. See the post below;

The accidental bombing of a civilian community in Borno state is not a true reflection of the level of professionalism in the Nigeria air force, Lai Mohammed, Minister of information has said. Mohammed, who recently led members of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group and the media to Yola, where the air component of the fight against Boko Haram is based, said he “was particularly saddened because the accidental bombing is not a true reflection of the level of professionalism that he witnessed during the visit”. An air force jet yesterday bombed an internally-displaced-persons camp at Rann, Borno state, killing at least 52 people (including humanitarian workers). In a statement issued by Segun Adeyemi, Mohammed’s media aide, on Wednesday, the minister described “as utterly tragic the accidental bombing of a civilian community in Rann, Borno state, by a Nigerian air force (NAF) jet, causing deaths and injuries”. He sent his condolences to the families of those who died in the...

In a world in which nearly every celebrity seems to be selling a cotton-candy colored  (and/or scented) fragrance , I imagine it can be difficult to for a perfume to stand out. But yesterday Rihanna revealed a key element behind her latest scent. It's small ... yet mighty. On Instagram, the singer slash fashion mogul revealed footage of her beloved 2-year-old niece helping her pick the design of her latest fragrance, Kiss. Majesty decided just how intensely blue the scent should appear on shelves. The new fragrance follows in the tradition of last summer's crush  and 2015's RIRI's

Kiss, the third fragrance in bad gal Rihanna‘s perfume collection, Riri, has finally been released. The latest scent completes the three-part collection, with RiRi by Rihanna and Crush by Rihanna scents, released in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Rihanna made the announcement via her Instagram page earlier today with a photo from the campaign, writing,  ‘With Valentines Day right around the corner I got something special for my ladies!! The 3rd part of the “RiRi” trilogy #KISS is finally here…. ‘

Tinny Entertainment’s foremost act YCEE heads to UK this month for his first international tour. The five-city tour organized by Genysis Events, will see the artiste visit cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, Swansea and Luton. The tour date kicks off January 25 and runs through till February 5, 2017. With his new single, ‘Link up’ enjoying massive airplay on radio, the artiste will release his first body of work to be titled  “First Wave ” in the first quarter of the year. Ycee signed to Sony Music Entertainment in 2016, under which he will be releasing the EP “ The First Wave”.

Alpha Jet Nigerian Airfore The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expressed regret over the accidental air strike that affected the Internal Displaced Persons Camp in Rann, Kala Balge area of Borno State while pursuing Boko Haram militants in North-east Nigeria. The accident claimed 52 lives including six Red Cross officials. About 120 people were injured. Watch video at: https://youtu.be/COi7qFM3lT8 The Air Force jet was on a mission to attack Boko Haram insurgents north of Borno when it mistakenly dropped a bomb on the camp. The Air Force in a statement on Instagram said it was saddened by the tragedy. “While available information is sketchy, the Theatre Commander OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE is taking appropriate steps to avail us with details of the incident. The loss occasioned by this unfortunate incident is deeply regretted. “The NAF commiserates with those affected and their families and would update the public as soon as detailed facts emerge from the investigation”, it said...

The development strides of the Governor Umaru Tanko Al-makura of Nasarawa State will continue to bear fruits as the state was just recently rated as the best performing state in the country in terms of implementing basic education programme. This feat was announced at the just concluded quarterly meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) management as well as all State Universal Basic Education Boards in the country, which took place in Bauchi State. Throwing more light on this latest achievement, Executive Secretary, Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Comrade Yakubu Ahmed Ubangari, attributed the success to the relentless and unwavering support and commitment of the Governor Al-makura administration towards the provision of basic education, coupled with the determination of the management and staff of the board towards uplifting the standard of primary education in the state. Comrade Ubangari further disclosed that Governor Al-makura’s r...

Popular Comedian, Seyi Law and his wife, Stacy Ebere delivered their first daughter Chidera Oluwademiladeola Tiwaloluwa on Saturday October 1st, 2016 . The couple dedicated their daughter at the Global Impact Church, Ifako, Ogudu expressway, yesterday.

Phil Jones has told The Times the pressure at Manchester United is on a different level to that at Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham. Jones, 24, joined United from Blackburn in 2011 and, while he has often found himself on the fringes of the first team amid concerns over his fitness, he has established himself as a key part of Jose Mourinho’s side over recent weeks. The England international said he is relishing Sunday’s game against Liverpool, telling the newspaper: “The atmosphere is like no other game. When I’m in the tunnel at Old Trafford before the game, I know that not only am I ready for battle but 80,000 fans are ready to battle with me.” Preston-born Jones — who joined Marcos Rojo and Michael Carrick among the away fans at Anfield last year — said he relishes being part of the club. “United are in my DNA now, my club now, hopefully my club for many more years,” he says. “When you sign for United, you automatically become a fan. You’re honouring the badge, t...

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has said he thinks Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a complete player and Barcelona’s Neymar is the future. Ibrahimovic is set to return for Sunday’s crunch clash against Liverpool after illness and the team are now finding their feet under Jose Mourinho after a mixed start to the season. Pogba admitted he plays well with Ibrahimovic. As a duo, they have created the most chances for each other — 25 goal scoring opportunities. “We get on a lot. I try to adapt to him and his movements. I think he tries to adapt to me as well. I’m more adapting than he is because he’s the striker and makes the movements,” Pogba told ESPN Brazil’s Joao Castelo-Branco. “He can hold it, he is a complete striker. He helps the team a lot.” Reminded that Ibrahimovic said the two had a good relationship “because he talks and you [Pogba] listen,” the France international said: “If he gives me advice, I listen to him. If I give him advice, I don’t know if he’ll listen! He’s ...