FG bans distribution of souvenirs at MDAs’ seminars

The Federal Government has banned the procurement and distribution of bags, T-shirts and other souvenirs at events such as Conferences and Seminars funded by Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

In a statement on Sunday in Abuja by the Director of Information, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr Salisu Dambatta, said President Buhari had approved the ban following recommendations by the Efficiency Unit.

I have nine years before reaching menopause – Halima Abubakar

In a swift reaction to the mounting criticism that trailed her online ‘revelation’ penultimate week that she was looking forward to losing her ‘virginity’ and having kids, sultry Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has lashed out at what she calls the negative stereotype of women in the make-believe industry.

#savemayowa: We won’t stop raising money, say entertainers

Last Monday, popular actress, Toyin Aimakhu posted a video on her Instagram asking people to help raise fund for  cancer patient, Mayowa Ahmed.

She contacted some of her colleagues and they spoke with one voice. They were all over social media begging people to donate whatever they could. In a rare display of compassion and solidarity by Nigerians,  over N32m was raised.

However, the joy that followed was cut short when news filtered into town that the fundraising was not transparent leading to the involvement of the police.

American Diver Becomes The First To Jump From A Plane Without A Parachute. Photos

An American skydiver has become the first to jump 25,000 feet from a plane without a parachute and land in a net. Luke Aikins, 42, completed the record-breaking Stride Gum Presents Heaven Sent stunt at the Big Sky movie ranch in Simi Valley, California, which was broadcast live on the Fox network on Saturday evening.

He hit the 100-by-100-foot net perfectly, quickly climbed out of it and walked over to hug his our-year-old son Logan and wife Monica who had been watching with other family members.

Iba monarch still with abductors – son

Oba Goriola Oseni

Prince Saheed Oseni, the son of the kidnapped Oba Yushau Oseni, traditional ruler of Iba town in Lagos state , on Saturday said the monarch was still in the captivity of his abductors, 14 days after.

The 74-year-old monarch was abducted in his Palace in Iba ‎on July 16 at about 8 p.m.

Oseni, who spoke in Lagos following the rumours that his father had been released, said that the monarch was still with the kidnappers.

See What A Woman Did To Her Husband For "Sending Money To His Lover". Graphic Pic

According to reports making the rounds on social media, an angry wife went extreme length to show her jealousy after she caught her husband transferring money (50,000f) to another woman whom is allegedly having an affair with. To show her displeasure, she allegedly cut her husband's mouth with a sharp knife while in his sleep. How wicked is this.

Five things to avoid when chatting up someone

Communication between two strangers can be hard. Make them both of different genders and you have the world’s oldest mystery on your hands. Contrary to what our parents said, it’s not one of those things you get better at by being a good boy and reading your books. In fact, it seems to get worse the smarter you are.