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A mum has spoken out after receiving backlash for the name she picked for her son after appearing on a TV debate criticising baby names.  Josie Barnes, 27, called into the debate on the Jeremy Vine show while they were discussing whether it was rude to criticise people's choice of baby name.   She had called her seven-month-old son Lucifer and also has a six-year-old daughter with six middle names.  The mum-of-two from Plymouth said Lucifer popped into her head one day. She told Plymouth Live: "There wasn't any inspiration for the name. I've looked at many baby books and I like unusual names.  I don't like having the standard names.  "I assumed I was having a girl so I picked a girl's name because we are a very female-dominated family - I was going to call her Narnia, but then I found out I was having a boy.  "I like the names I like, it may not be right for other people. When I chose his name I knew people wouldn't like it but it's not up to ...

  President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, on her re-appointment for a second term, assuring of the prayers and support of  Nigerians, especially the Federal Executive Council, where she served for some years. The President sends deepest appreciation to the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, for the confidence reposed on the former Minister of the Environment, giving her another opportunity to serve the global body and humanity, which further enhances the voice and presence of Nigeria. President Buhari notes that Mohammed’s dedication to duty has always been exceptional, and her interest in improving the livelihood of people, through personal and institutional efforts, continues to stand her out, affirming that the UN Deputy Secretary General remains an inspiration to many women in Nigeria, Africa and the global community. The President joins family, friends and associates of the renowned technocrat and diplomat in ce...

An Instagram model is making some pretty crazy claims about American superstar Drake after trying to steal his sperm from a used condom.   According to reports, the model claims that Drake has a weird way of stopping women from stealing his sperm. Drake and the Ig model allegedly met up on Instagram, and the two decided to link up – a few weeks ago. The model and Drake had a romantic encounter, and what happened next was – well, CRAZY. After the party, they went back to his hotel. They smoked weed for a bit, and he asked if she wanted to have sex. She said he was very intent on ensuring things were consensual.  They started with a bit of foreplay, He then went to the bathroom and came out with a condom on.  She said he’s about 7 inches, thick, and cut. They banged for about 20 minutes.  He mostly hit it from the back and eventually came inside the condom.  Immediately after, he went back into the bathroom to dispose of it. Right after Drake stepped out, the...

❤️🔥 “My love for you knows no limits. It is timeless, spaceless, formless, unshakable and un breakable. In good times and bad, happy and sad, through the highs and lowest of lows know that I am there with you. I will be your strength as you have been mine, desire your best and highest good to manifest itself in your life. You are an unbelievable comfort, grace, wonder, inspiration, soul deep connection for which I will forever be grateful. Do not think for one second you are alone, for two hearts and souls joined together in friendship, for this life and in many past lives, forges an unbreakable bond that only grows stronger in time. I love you.” Awe I’m so excited your very first tattoo is my name 🥰🥰 My ride or die through thick or thin, this love will stand strong until the end.  @iamsimonguobadia   #MrsGuobadiaLoading   #Unbreakable   #ThisLove   #Fiance   #Family1st   #LoveBirds   #CostaRica   #PlaceOfPeace . More photos below.

Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos chapter, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo has rallied Yoruba sons and daughter for the presidential ambition of former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. MC Oluomo said he received the news of Tinubu’s declaration of his presidential ambition with great joy and happiness. MC Oluomo said Tinubu remained the only person that has been able to uplift and developed many leaders that were now making waves across each sectors of the country. “Having made known his intention to be president, I strongly urge all Yoruba sons and daughters to troop out en-masse and show him massive support." “His eagle eye to source for talents and nurture them remained unparalleled. A support for Asiwaju is a support for the development of Nigeria and the unification of its people. It’s time to do the right thing and the needful,” he added.

PRESIDENT BUHARI PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE,  LEGACY OF CHIEF SHONEKAN   President Muhammadu Buhari has received with profound sadness the news of the death of a great statesman and former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan.   On behalf of the Federal Government, the President extends deepest condolences to Chief Shonekan’s wife, Margaret, loved ones, as well as the government and people of Ogun State.   As an internationally-respected statesman, President Buhari affirms that, with courageous wisdom, Chief Shonekan left his flourishing business career to become the Head of Government, at a delicate time when the country needed someone of his calm mien and pedigree to save the ship of state from sinking.   The President notes that Chief Shonekan demonstrated to all that the love for country and commitment to her development, peace  and unity transcend the trappings of office and the transient nature of political power.   Presid...

 ''A very big congratulations to the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt during their first Group D match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday in Cameroon. I am elated that the Super Eagles put up a superlative performance to defeat the Pharaohs of Egypt, who are considered one of the favourites of the tournament. As the leader of the Federal Government's delegation to cheer up the Super Eagles, I note with delight the team spirit among the Eagles players, therefore, I urge the Super Eagles to maintain the same spirit and tempo throughout the tournament so that they would come back home with the trophy. I also commend the technical crew of the Super Eagles for doing a good job. A big applause goes to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare and his team,  and the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation''- Gbajabiamila. More photos below.

PRESIDENT BUHARI OKAYS ESTABLISHMENT OF NIGERIAN DIASPORA INVESTMENT TRUST FUND v DIASPORA REMITTANCES ENHANCING DEVELOPMENT INDEX OF NIGERIA President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja endorsed the establishment of the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund (NDITF), a private sector investment window with Nigerians in the Diaspora to support direct investments in the country. Speaking at the presentation of a compendium entitled +600 Diaspora Icons @ 60, published by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), the President said Nigeria is open to welcoming the Diaspora Direct Investment by compatriots abroad. The President, who also pledged support for the establishment of the Diaspora Intervention Fund to support the Commission to fulfil its mandate, noted that the foreign exchange remittances by Nigerians in the Diaspora have not only helped families but enhanced the development index of Nigeria. The President described the 327-page compendium as a historical record of the wort...

A video which has gone viral online, has captured moment Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state fired back at a radio presenter after being asked for an update on one flyover he’s been building for six years. The Abia state Governor who stated that most of those seeking an update on the flyover don't have cars, also said that it's nobody's business as he decided to start the project on his own. Governor Ikpeazu further stated that those complaining that the flyover has taken too long, should be grateful that “it is growing”. One more photo below.

 NIGERIAN ARMY RELEASES POSTINGS, APPOINTMENTS OF GENERAL OFFICERS COMMANDING, OTHERS In an effort to rejig and reinvigorate the Nigerian Army(NA), the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has approved the posting and appointment of  senior officers of the Nigerian Army. Those affected in the reshufflement, released on Monday10 January 2022, include General Officers Commanding and other senior officers. Those redeployed in the current posting are Major General GA Umelo from Defence Simulation Centre to Defence Headquarters ( Defence Research and Development Bureau) and appointed Director General, Major General V Ebhaleme is to remain in Defence Space Administration and appointed Director Support Services, Major General GB Audu from Defence Administration to Nigerian Army Resource Centre and appointed Senior Research Fellow. Others are; Major General SE Udounwa from Army War College Nigeria to the newly established Army Headquarters Department of Special Services...

 ONE SOLDIER ARRESTED AS INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING TO IDENTIFY AND ARREST ALL CULPRITS IN THE UNFORTUNATE ASSAULT ON TRAFFIC WARDENS IN IBADAN Following the viral video of an assault on two traffic wardens by men on military uniform suspected to be soldiers, the Headquarters Nigerian Army ordered immediate investigation to identify and arrest the culprits. Preliminary investigation has shown that the unfortunate incident took place on Friday, 7 January, 2022 at Adeoye Road by Ring Road, Ibadan.  The investigation is also already yielding results as one of assailants, a Lance Corporal of the Nigerian Army has been taken into custody. Efforts are being made in collaboration with the Oyo State Command of the Nigerian Police Force to identify, locate and arrest the remaining culprits.  Even as investigation is still ongoing, the Nigerian Army wishes to dissociate itself from the very reprehensible conduct of the individuals seen in that video. The vicious attack on fellow secu...

 RADIO LAGOS, BRAZIL TO COLLABORATE ON EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES, TRAINING Radio Lagos/Eko FM and the Consulate of Brazil are set to collaborate on cultural exchange programmes and scholarship training opportunities for members of staff. This was revealed during a recent courtesy visit by the management of the Radio Lagos/Eko FM to the Consul-General, Consulate of Brazil, Lagos, Ambassador Francisco Luz. During the visit, the General Manager, Radio Lagos/Eko FM, Mr. Jide Lawal, expressed the desire to establish a working relationship with the Consulate because Brazil has a rich cultural heritage similar to that of Lagos. He noted that the country is also well known for its colourful carnivals, samba football and huge population, stating the need for both entities to build an enduring relationship. Lawal urged the Consul-General to engage Radio Lagos/Eko FM for the effective dissemination of relevant information about the Consulate's activities, as well as the traditions and cultural acti...

'' Ernest Shonekan is very special to my family. In 1964 he was the lawyer at UAC that gave my father Domino Stores. As chairman of UAC, I would visit him, and he would tell me the challenges he faced that made him decide to close Kingsway stores. A great man. We will miss him dearly. I told him I would take him to the African shrine, and every time we met, he would ask me when I was coming to get him. This is my regret-Ben Bruce''. One more photo below.

The beautiful Newscaster {Bukola Samuel Wemimo} who left TVC for Channels TV,shared all these photos on social media with the caption. '' FRAUDULENT ONLINE TRANSACTION To whom it may concern, I am writing this complaint against the owner of this Instagram account by the name @Kidoclassic_mall. I ordered two shoes from her online mall and paid 38500 for the shoes and delivery service. Her condition was that payment validates order. She explained that she was out of stock on the type I ordered and she would have to pre-order it from her supplier. The transaction was done conducted on the 13th of December 2021 and since then she has not delivered the shoes neither has she sent a refund. Her first date of delivery was after Christmas which she failed to meet. Then she shifted delivery date yet again to today being a few days after new year,  but I haven't heard anything concrete from her so far. Instead she blocked me on her Instagram account, the same page where I ordered the ...

Rest In Peace, Chief Ernest Shonekan Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, has died. Shonekan died in Lagos at the age of 85. He was the interim head of the Nigerian Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha.

 EFCC Re-arrests Mompha For Alleged Money Laundering Operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have re-arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha, for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention of  alleged proceeds  of crime.   Mompha was arrested on Monday, January 10, 2022.   The suspect is currently standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited on an amended twenty two-count charge bordering on cyber fraud and money laundering to the tune of N32.9bn (Thirty-two Billion Nine Hundred Thousand Naira) brought against him by the EFCC. For details of this and other stories, visit our website: www.efccnigeria.org.  #mopha #EFCC  #fraud

P&ID Scam: Grace Taiga Received $4969, $5000 through Her Daughter’s Account - Witness The trial of a former Director, Legal Services of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Grace Taiga, for alleged fraud in the case involving Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID) before Justice O.A Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court Abuja continued today, January 10, 2022 with the EFCC presenting its fourth prosecution witness who alleged that Mrs. Taiga received $4969, $5000 through her daughter’s account. At the commencement of hearing, the prosecution presented a thirteen-count amended charge which was read to the defendant. 

Zulum signs N269.6B budget, child protection act into law .. Tells exco he will reject requests outside budget Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has signed into law, the 2022 budget passed by the State Assembly with a figure of N269.6 billion.  The Governor also signed two laws: Borno State Child Protection Act, and Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act.  The signing took place on Monday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri, and it was attended by the Speaker of the State's House of Assembly, AbdulKarim Lawan, and Principal Officers of the Assembly.  The Governor expressed appreciation to the House for their continued support, which he said has immensely contributed to the successes recorded by his administration in the last two and half years. He also assured to sustain the cordial relationship throughout his tenure. The budget was increased by the Assembly from the N267.9B proposed by Governor Zulum in November.  Speaking at the c...

‘NO VEHICLE INSPECTION, NO ROAD-WORTHINESS CERTIFICATE POLICY’, NOT A REVENUE GENERATION DRIVE - LASG The Lagos State Government has debunked allegations that the newly introduced 'no-vehicle inspection, no road-worthiness' policy is an exercise targeted at generating money for the State Government. The Director, Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), Engr. Akin-George Fashola, spoke on the issue during a radio programme, appealing to car owners in the State to come forward with their vehicles as the cost is already inclusive in the total package they paid for the renewal of vehicle particulars. The Director disclosed that the old format of issuing a roadworthiness certificate and then expecting the vehicle owners to bring their automobiles forward for inspection within 30 days is no longer sustainable as most people do not bring their vehicles for the said inspection once the certificate is issued. "The referral note that we give when you come to us is just for a grace period ...