Russia Locates Helicopter That Crashed 10 Months Ago

Russian investigators on Saturday said they had found the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed last October with 14 people on board in a remote mountainous region of Siberia.
Rescuers “confirmed information that the Mi-8 helicopter of TuvaAvia airline that went missing on October 10 was found in an isolated mountainous area,” investigators said in a statement.
“According to provisional information, there were 11 passengers and 3 crew members on board.”
The helicopter was transporting workers who were returning from a hydroelectric project in the Siberian Buddhist region of Tuva, which borders Mongolia.

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Onyeka Onwenu To Explain To ICPC On N17m Bribe

The Director General of the National Centre for women Development, NCWD, Onyeka Onwenu, on Friday refused to show up on the invitation of the Idependent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged N17 million contract bribe.

Shoot KIdnappers On Sight - Ogun CP

The Commissioner of Police,Ogun State, Abdulmajid Ali, yesterday ordered that his men should shoot on sight any kidnapping suspect.

Abdulmajid Ali stated that the crime rate had become unbearable, and it had become imperative for all stakeholders to wake up to their duties to make the state free from criminal activities.

DORIS SIMEON: How I Couldn’t Wear My Expensive Shoes

According to reports from the Sun, popular Nollywood Actress, Doris Simeon said she gave out a pair of gorgeous shoes she bought online like every other person.

 

Doris Simeon

See Photos Of Woman Whose Cries Brought Out White “Crystals” For Over 20 Years

A nursery school teacher in, Brazil, Laura Ponce, suffers from a rare ailment that causes her to cry ‘crystal’ tears. It starts off as soft blobs inside her eyes, later solidifies when she blinks to take it out which results in solid white crystals.

This she says happens to her for weeks, with a new plaque once she expels another. It so bad she takes time off work at times, to remove as much as 30 plaque membranes from her eye in a day. Laura said: “A clot starts to swell then I have to open my eye to take out the membrane,” she explained. “When it dries it hardens, it gets really hard, it hurts a lot.”

NCC CEO Resumes Office,To Tackle Poor Service Delivery

THE newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), Prof. Umaru Danbatta, who has resumed duty in acting capacity pending confirmation by the Senate, has promised to tackle the quality of service problems in the telecommunications industry.

Ex-NHIS boss appears before EFCC for seized $2.1millon

Former secretarial assistant of the National insurance theme (NHIS), Dr. Olufemi Thomas has voluntarily submitted himself to EFCC, to clear the air on the $2.1million money taken over at the Murtala Muhammed International airfield (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos state.

One Mr. Ibiteye Bamidele, a bureau Dr change operator who was in remission by the National Drug enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for being in possession of the $2.1m money suspected to be laundered,  had connected the fund to the ex-NHIS boss.

The suspect was said to be wanted by the EFCC on Thursday on the suspicion that he had absconded to evade justice.

Men Checkout The Best Position To Have Sex When Your Wife Is Pregnant...(Pictures)

Sex should stop just because your wife is pregnant, it should continue in order to help

her discharge endorphins within the body that makes the mother and also baby happier by reducing levels of stress.

Sex ensures higher bonding and intimacy between partners because it conjointly will increase production of oxytocin; a endocrine that's to blame for attachment, love and it helps maternity progress while not complications and guarantees a less painful labour.

Below are 5 positions you must try and it'll ne'er hurt you or your baby

manhandle her

You don’t would like a bed for this sort of sex, you'll be able to attempt it beneath the shower, whereas leaning on a wall and anyplace you would like in your house.simply stand straight before of your partner and let him penetrate from behind.

Does Beating Your Woman Show You Love Her?

Hey beautiful people, I saw this post on twitter and decided to share as I can’t comprehend it .Please post your comment.

 Do Nigerian women deserve to be beaten or does beating your wife show you love her?

Please let your voice be heard

Mysterious Great Adventure of the Body(pictures)

The exhibit, placed on by TV Tokyo, lets youngsters explore the intricacies of the physical structure of the human from the nose to the nethers, and study gross stuff, like wherever poop comes from. It’s sort of a heap of fun.it is called the Mysterious Great Adventure of the Body.

Minimum Wage Should Be Reviewed From 18,000 - NLC

Mr. Ayuba Wabba, the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in Abuja on Thursday as requested for the review of the N18, 000 minimum wage by the Federal Government.

Mr. Ayuba at the National council (NEC) meeting of the union said that the union was in support of the government’s anti-corruption crusade being a part of the initiatives to positioning Nigeria’s economy.

Artificial Intelligence Decodes IS Strategy

Researchers in the US have used artificial intelligence to better understand the military strategy of Islamic State extremists.

Buhari Receives Letters Of Credence From Ambassadors Of 3 Countries (pictures)

 

President Buhari Receives Letters Of Credence From The Ambassadors Of Rwanda - Stanislas Kamanzi, Belgium Stephane De Loeckeras, And Poland, Andrezj Dycha

Donald Trump Dominates US Presidential Debate

Donald Trump continued to dominate the Republican race for US president by causing further controversies in the first debate.

The tycoon's refusal to rule out a third-party run drew boos from the audience on Thursday night.

Lecturer That Raped 18year Old Charged To Court By Police

The police on Thursday arraigned a part-time lecturer, Afeez Baruwa, before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly raping an 18-year-old admission seeker. An accusation the lecturer declined as false, stating that the act was on mutual agreement.

The father and the said girl were present for the hearing of the 42 year old lecturer including the lecturer’s wife and some relatives.

The accused Afeez Baruwa pleaded not guilty to the one count charge of rape after it was read thus;

NIGERIANS, BEWARE OF DROUGHT - NEMA WARNS

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday suggested Nigerians to organize for attainable drought everywhere the country.

 The director, Administration of NEMA,Musa Illalah represented by Amina Ahman, highlighted the implication of the NIMET alert was as a result of foreseeable excessive downpour of rain thus, states within the North needed to anticipate drought.

NIGERIAN MILITARY RAIDS GWOZA-YEMTEKE OF IEDS (pictures)

The military has succeeded to raid out some IEDs from GWOZA-YEMTEKE in BORNO STATE

Migrant Boat Overturns In Libya, Hundreds Feared Dead

A fishing boat transferring hundreds of migrants across the Mediterranean Sea from Libya has capsized off the North African country.
 

UNHCR officials while giving statements on the social media said that 399 people have been rescued and 25 confirmed dead out of the estimated 600 migrants on the boat.

The Punch reported that a Valletta, Malta based journalist, Karl Stagno-Navarra told Al Jazeera that an Irish navy vessel  also confirmed that the boat capsized when the people on board gathered one side as the LE Niamh approached it.

PHOTOS: Captured B’Haram Terrorists Presented To Shettima

Reports by SaharaReporters says four suspected Boko Haram terrorists were arrested by men of the Civilian JTF in Borno State. 
 

The suspects were arrested in Malari village at Konduga Local Government, Borno state.

 

The Captured terrorists

The four of them were presented to the Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, while on his visit to Malari village to sympathize with the villagers after the insurgents attacked the village on Monday and killing nine persons and leaving several hundreds displaced in the process.

  

Information has it that, Shettima was surprised when they were brought to him with hands tied.

 

The Civilian JTF leader, Nuhu Kumshise said was quoted to have said: “We arrested them today after his father handed over them to us, then they led us into the bush where the two remaining guys hid themselves.”

BREAKING NEWS: NNPC Retires All Group Executive Directors

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have retired all the Group Executive Directors (GEDs) with immediate effect.

This development was brought to public notice only one day after President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director of the NNPC.

GOV. AMBODE APPROVES RELEASE OF N11BN TO PAY OFF PENSION ARREARS

Lagos State Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the discharge of N11 billion to offset all pension liabilities within the state accumulated since 2010.This was disclosed  in a statement by the state’s Head of Service, Mrs Shade Jaji, on Wednesday in Lagos.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Swear In New Permanent Secretaries

Governor Akinwunmi  Ambode, today swore in 19 permanent secretaries into the Lagos state civil service at a ceremony which was  held at the Conference Room of the Lagos House Ikeja.  The governor charged the appointees to ensure that the interest of the residents of the state comes first in the discharge of their statutory duty.

Motorola just got a $1 billion investment from Silver Lake

It’s a new chapter for a company that wants to broaden the application of its devices beyond the staple customer base of police and fire departments.

Motorola Solutions Inc.  MSI 7.01% is getting a $1 billion injection of capital from private equity house Silver Lake, as it looks to broaden its range of products and services beyond the radios used by emergency services such as police and fire departments.
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Rihanna Raves Up in Barbados During Crop Over Festival

Rihanna was spotted having fun as she partied hard at Barbados alongside her bestie Melissa Forde to having a swell time at the Summer festival, the Crop Over.

Photos: Buhari Receives Emir Of Kano During Visit

Vanguard reported that President Buhari yesterday welcomed with open arms the Emir of Kano, Sanusi II when he visited him.

Photos below:

President Buhari welcoming Sanusi II, Emir of Kano

Derailed Trail Kills 24 People, 300 Rescued In India

Two rider trains derailed over a bridge in central India whilst crossing a track that was flooded by serious monsoon rains, killing a minimum of twenty four people, officers aforementioned Wed. that about three hundred passengers were rescued.

The Kamayani Express was on its track to Mumbai when the incident occurred late Tuesday night close to the city of Harda in Madhya Pradesh state, whereas the Janata Express was traveling within the other track on the opposite when it derailed.

Police Challenged by LASTMA Officials For Breaking Traffic Rule

According to reports from Naij.com, yesterday in the evening, officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, shocked the officials of the Nigeria Police Force while challenging them for driving against traffic popularly known as ‘one-way’. 

 

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Nigeria Will No Longer Tolerate Illegal Mining - Buhari

President Buhari has warned that the FG can now not tolerate criminal mining and different improper activities that deter the expansion of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.

The president gave the warning on illegal mining and activities that would deter the growth of Nigeria solid mineral sector. While receiving a rendezvous from high officers of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, championed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk, the president, noted that the mines and steel sector was vital for the diversification of the economy, expressed vexation at Farouk’s report that the sector had been overrun by criminal miners.

The Permanent Secretary stated that Nigeria’s mining sector had been infiltrated by “illegal aliens” who meted out unlawful mining activities within the country.

“This is one of the most demoralizing briefs I have received. The biggest threat to this country besides the Boko Haram is unemployment and the mining sector is key to employment creation.

“We cannot be held back on such a strategic industry that can give us much needed jobs and promote economic growth.

“There must be more seriousness in running this country and we are determined to instill that seriousness,” said the President.

Spectacle In Abeokuta As Sex Workers Held Candlelight Parade For Killed Colleagues

Monday night witnessed a mild drama in Abeokuta as scores of commercial sex workers held a candlelight procession to honour their dead colleagues who were reportedly killed by alleged ritualists over the weekend. 

 Vanguard reported that the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta was stormed by the mourners who were dressed in black outfits amidst tears and wailing as they mourned their late colleagues.

Sitira, one of the sex workers was found dead on Sunday morning at a refuse dump site at Olomoore junction in Abeokuta. Sources say suspected ritualists abandoned the lifeless body of the 23-year-old prostitute after chopping off some flesh from her body.

A SUV, was said to have thrown off the remains of Sitira on the move while driving along Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway.

Speaking with reporters, the protesters while speaking to news men said Sitira is not the only victim as another of their colleague was also killed by suspected ritualists.

They said the dismembered remains of the other sex worker was seen in a ditch at Olomoore, Abeokuta.

In the course of the procession, about 50 commercial sex workers, who operate their trade in Abeokuta, assembled at the NUJ secretariat and later moved to the residence of Chief Ernest Shonekan, former Head of Interim National Government.

The NUJ secretariat was briefly barred by the sex workers after which their protests and mourning was moved to the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta.



Source: Vanguard

Olusegun Mimiko Fires Aides

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has laid-off all his Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs).

The statement stated that Mimiko thanked the outgoing aides for their altruistic service to his administration and therefore the state. The development was announced by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Mr. Eni Akinsola

He also reached for their continued support for his administration, saying that the action had become necessary visible of the restructuring and locating presently being undertaken by government for higher service delivery.

He was quoted by today.ng to have said:

“I can only thank you for your services to the government and people of Ondo State who elected us for the delivery of sundry democratic dividends.

“I appreciate your selflessness and dedication and wish you well in your future endeavours,”

Dangote Cement Commissions New Plant in Zambia(Pictures)

Earlier today, the Vice President of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo commissioned 1.5Million tones Dangote Cement plant & 30MegaWatt coal-fired power plant in Ndola, Zambia.
The commissioning had in attendance dignitaries and professionals from different works of life.

Edgar Chagwa Lungu the Zambian president was also in attendance.
The Ceo of Dangote group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has done well to expand his business to the Zambian territory.

NNPC and NCC Gets New Boss - Buhari

Dr. Ibe

President Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, GMD of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Dr. Ibe before his appointment was the Exec. Vice chairman and General Counsel of Exxon-Mobil (Africa). Dr. Kachikwu hails from Onicha-Ugbo in Delta State.

He graduated with a first category degree of Law from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and also the Nigerian Law School. He additionally bags a Masters and Doctorate Degree in Law from the Harvard Law school.

Dr. Ibe is to replace Dr. Joseph Thlama Dawha.

Prof. Danbatta

Credit: Sahara reporters

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) additionally got a replacement boss in the person of Prof. Umaru Garba Danbatta.

Prof. Danbatta holds a Doctorate Degree in Electronic Engineering. He has been appointed as Exec. Vice chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission replacing Dr. Eugene Juwah whose time in office expired on 29^th of July 2015.

Photos From The Ikorodu Road Ghastly Accident

The driver of a tanker carrying fuel on Tuesday lost control of the vehicle thereby causing a terrible accident on Ikorodu road.

Different sources on social media said immediately after the accident, people started scooping the fuel that spilled from the tanker.

Below are more picture from the accident:

NCC Seizes Pirated Works In Ilorin Worth Over N4m

Pirated works believed to worth over N4m have been seized in a raid by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in Ilorin.

Some pirated works

Punch reported that the Head, Ilorin Liaison Office of the commission, Mrs Justina Akinwumi, Head of the Ilorin Liaison Office of the commission said on Tuesday to newsmen said in the course of the raid, five persons involved in the piracy business were arrested.

Ex Super Eagles Captain, Kanu Nwankwo’s Hotel Shut Down By Lagos Officials

Kanu Nwankwo’s Hardley Apartments, a hotel located at Victoria Island has been shut down by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA). 

Kanu Nwankwo

While reporting, Punch said the hotel on was shut down on Monday with some other hotels and worship centres on the grounds of air and noise pollution.

Areas affected in the cause of the operation includes Surulere, Victoria Island, Ketu, Ikorodu and Ibeju-Lekki involving about 30 facilities.

LASEPA in a statement said that the owners of the facilities had been contacted several times in the last one year but they ignored the instructions given.

Reports states that Hardley Apartments had the large exhaust pipes of its generating sets which power the hotel face the road. One of them was tested in accordance to the directive given by Kayode Bello, the Director of Enforcement and results showed it gives off thick gaseous emissions.

Bello retreating said: “Even the sound is going to be more than 45 decibels at night. We want you to comply ─ that is the reason we are here. We have been on this for more than a year.”

Photos: Astonishing Makeovers Done By Nigerian MUA For Albinos

Below are some amazing pictures of the transformation given to some female Albinos by really skilled and creative Makeup Artists.

Photo Credit: Bella Naija

Buhari Advocates For The Addition Of Two Islamic Books In Curriculum

President Muhammadu Buhari has publicly recommended the addition of two Islamic studies books in the curriculum of all federal colleges.

Reports from Vanguard states that President Buhari made this known over the weekend in Kaduna while launching the re-issued editions of late Justice Muhammad Bashir Sambo books that were first published in 1974.

Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who ably represented the president emphasized the importance of studying such books of this nature by Nigerians would restructure the decrease in moral and religious values in the country while ordering the Ministry of Education to do a review of how to include them in the curriculum of all government colleges.

This singular action has stirred up a lot of controversies on social media, especially when he had been tagged “a religious fanatic” before emerging as president. 

Is this to confirm the fears of the Christian folks that Nigeria would be Islamised once Buhari becomes president?

Please share your views!

Source: Vanguard

Photos: Unusual Trees That Grows 40 Fruits At Once

A sculptor in New York has created an extraordinary tree that can produce 40 different stone fruits all at once.

 

The Syracuse University professor of art, Sam Van Aken wanted to bring back the memories of some native fruits to Americans and decided to grow multi-fruit trees using a technique known as ‘chip grafting’.

Van Aken started by taking a slice of a fruit tree that includes buds, and inserts it into a matching incision in a host tree that is at least three years old joined by electrical tape to hold the pieces together. With time, the “veins” of different trees sharing the same life energy.

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Disabled Chicken To Get Plastic Surgery Worth $2,500

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For some of us,staring at a disabled young chicken would possibly think it’s a normal occurrence but Andrea Martin found out the simple way to help the hen fitted with a prosthetic leg.

A poultry behaviorist whose focus is on chicken rehabilitation and rescue, Ms. Martin, who lives along with her flock on Berlin Street, stated that she got a 3-month-old bird, named Cecily, from homeowners who didn’t understand she had been hatched with a broken connective tissue on the right leg.

“It slipped out of position, and the leg becomes useless,” she added.

Buhari to National Planning Commission: Reduce Expenditures Of 2016 Budget

The National Planning Commission was on Mon ordered By President Muhammadu Buhari to give a reasonable 2016 national budget that seeks reduction in expenditures while giving top priority to developmental projects.

 

President Muhammadu Buhari

The Punch reported that Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity made this known while speaking to journalists. 

According to Shehu, President Buhari gave the order after a briefing from Dr. Bassey Akpanyung, the Executive Secretary of the commission in Abuja.

The President made this known when he told Akpanyung and the directors of the NPC that capital projects should top the priority list because the country cannot achieve real development without sufficient investment in capital and infrastructural projects.