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ABUJA - Against the background of the violence that apparently characterized the rerun elections in Rivers State, Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State has lashed out at president Mohammadu Buhari, saying that God is angry with him. According to the governor, the president superintended over elections that were remarkably bloody. The governor who spoke with Journalists in Abuja on Tuesday chronicled the lists of elections held under the present government, stating that power belonged to the God and and should not be abused by any individual no matter how highly placed. He said: "I am telling you the truth. Power doesn't come from anywhere. God rules in the affairs of men. Oppressing, bringing and cutting people down, taking their blood, God is angry. The way this government is taking people down, God is angry. God isn't happy. Go to Rivers, they kill people. "Go to Akwa Ibom, they kill people. Go to Bayelsa, they kill people, incarcerate innocent people. God is angry...

Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi has been hospitalised in Abuja after he suffered from food poisoning, according to Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia. Iwobi, 19, did not train with the rest of the Super Eagles squad on Tuesday morning ahead of Friday's crucial AFCON qualifier against Egypt on account of the food poisoning. "He suffered from food poisoning and so was not part of the training. But his condition is stable," disclosed Siasia. It was further gathered that Iwobi ate a meal of salad from where he got the problem. His father, Chuka, who flew with him from London, has visited the youngster in hospital. The midfielder has played two friendlies for his father's native country, but he has yet to play an official game since he switched his international allegiance. At the weekend, he crowned his first Premier League debut with a goal in Arsenal 2-0 win at Everton. In the meantime, 19 other players trained on Tuesday morning at the Abuja National Stadium. They a...

Alcohol doesn't make a lot of "Top 10" lists for being one of the healthiest things to put in our bodies. But alcohol in all of its common forms—beer, wine, liquor—actually has some unexpected health benefits like strong hearts, sharper brains , and uninhibited creativity . Dust off the bottle opener or corkscrew and get ready to crack one drink per day (for women), or maybe even two (for men) to get these sweet alcohol health benefits without the hangover. ALCOHOL's HEALTH BENEFITS 1. Get a Healthy Heart. Crazy, right? Beer and wine have natural antioxidants called phenols, which help protect against heart disease and lower the risk of hypertension . Just stick to moderate consumption —keg stands will not translate into even healthier hearts. 2. Freshen Breath Before (or during) a Date. Any case of bad breath can be helped by a shot of vodka . The high alcohol content in vodka (and other alcohols) helps kill bad odor bacterias. Two pro tips: make su...

Shina Rambo (born c. 1963) is a former bandit who terrorised South-West Nigeria in the 1990s. After serving jail-time for his crimes, he was converted by an evangelist and became a Christian evangelical pastor.Shina Rambo now Mathew Oluwanifemi was a name that sent shivers down the spine of people who lived in the South West of Nigeria and even outside Nigeria, like Benin Republic and neighborhood, in the 1990s. He was a hardened criminal, a terror and killer, one whom men of the security agencies will never forget in a haste. A man mountain, towering about 6 ft 5inch, well built, dark skinned and sweltering eyes, he carried out his operations, like a movie, in the broad day light, with sophisticated weapons, and bullet belts and explosives strapped roundabout him. He specialized in robbing exotic cars on highways and banks. Nothing could stop him, not even security operatives, he was totally invincible. He was Shina Rambo!He was born in the year 1958 to a military man who was a bad e...

Below are the winners for Amstel Malta's Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA)! BEST ART DIRECTOR – Frank Raja Arase for "The Refugees" BEST TV SERIES– Ariyike Oladipo for "Daddy's Girls" Best Makeup Artist– Louiza Calore for "Ayanda" Best Short Film – Oluseyi Amuwa for "A Day With Death" Best Writer – Trish Malone for "Ayanda" Best Lighting – Stanlee Ohikhuare for "Common Man" Best Cinematography – Paul Michaelson for "Tell Me Sweet Something" Best Sound Editor – Marquez Jose Guillermo for "Dry" Best Picture Editor – Shirley Frimpong-Manso for "Rebecca" Best Costume Design – Uche Nancy for "Dry" Best Local Language (Swahili) – Single Mtambalike for "Kitendawali" Best Local Language (Hausa) – Salisu Balarabe for "Dadin Kowa" Best Local Language (Yoruba) – Abiodun Jomoh & Jumoke Odetola for "Binta Ofege"...

Is Nigeria going through a particularly unique challenge that requires unique solutions? Not at all. Every country that relies on oil for the majority of its revenues is going through plenty of pain right now. So what is everyone else doing and how does it compare with the response that Nigeria has chosen? In one way, Nigeria is going against the convention among oil producing nations at the moment. From Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, everyone is cutting government spending in light of the new reality of $30 oil. When oil prices were high, people in Saudi Arabia were known to travel out of the country while leaving their air-conditioning running. Electricity was heavily subsidised by the government. That is all ending now as the Saudi Arabian government has cut subsidies on electricity, water and petrol substantially. Iraq, which is at war with the Islamic State, has also announced spending cuts of 12%. The Kurdistan Regional Government has also announced a hiring freeze as well as cuts...

The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution, which slashed the registration fee of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from N5, 650 to 2, 500. This came following the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund on the inquiry into the new admission policy of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). At the plenary session Wednesday, the senators also recommended the extension of the validity period of the UTME to three academic year. The Senate also adopted the recommendation of the Committee chaired by Senator Binta Masi Garba (APC, Adamawa North) that the change of institution, course form and other incidental activities around the exam should be free.

Project Fame winner, Chidinma Ekile has refused to renew her contract with her record label Capital Hill Music which ended february 2016. The record label which is co-owned by Nigeria's prominent Video director, Clarence Peters and rapper iLLBLiss . The talented singer joined Capital Hill Music in 2010 after she emerged the winner in Project Fame Music Competition. Chidinma has released several hit songs and won a lot of awards and recognition under Capital Hill Music. Her reasons for leaving her record label hasn't yet been disclosed but she has refused to renew her contract which has expired. Chidinma seems to have other plans for her musical career. We only wish her the best in whatever decision she makes.

Novak Djokovic, Usain Bolt and Lionel Messi are among the six nominations for the Laureus Awards in the category of Best Male Athlete of 2015, the foundation announced on Wednesday. The 17th edition of the Laureus World Sports Awards, which honour the prowess of the planet's best sportsmen and women, will be held on April 18 in Berlin. Djokovic, who won three Grand Slam titles, Bolt, who won three gold medals at the world athletics championships, and Messi, who won the 2015 Ballon d'Or, are joined by Formula One's Lewis Hamilton, American basketballer Stephen Curry and golfer Jordan Spieth. US tennis star Serena Williams, who came close to winning all four Grand Slam titles, is among the six nominations for the women's trophy. New Zealand's rugby team, the All Blacks, are in the running for the team award having successfully defended their crown at the 2015 Rugby World Cup hosted by England.

ABUJA—THE House of Representatives yesterday told the Federal Government to replace the 23,000 ghost workers discovered recently with unemployed youths. The House, presided over by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, in its resolution on a motion on matter of urgent public importance, sponsored by Dickson Tarkighir (Benue -APC), told the government to do everything possible to come to the aid of the teeming unemployed youths. Tarkighir had in the motion, explained that since the government had demonstrated the financial capacity to withstand the pressure of catering for 23,000 and the none existing staff, there was need to engage 23,000 unemployed youths. He said: "I am not in doubt of the many curriculum vitae my colleagues have continue to collect from schooled but jobless constituents. "This House has the identity of one commitment which is to ease the plight of Nigerians and of our youths especially. "We will therefore, be living the essence of our stewardship if we onc...

Ibadan, the West Africa's largest city is set to host an unprecedented invasion of people from all walks of life to witness the historic coronation of Olubadan- designate, Alhaji Saliu Oladapo Adetunji as the next Olubadan of Ibadan. In preparation for the D-day, March 3, 2016, a constellation of music stars would mount the stage to entertain guests from all over the world. Top on the list of artistes to perform at a FREE concert put tagged OLUBADAN ROYAL FIESTA is King of Fuji Music, K1 de Ultimate who is putting the show together for his mentor, the Olubadan-designate. Other top artistes on the bill are Obesere, Pasuma, 9ice, Atawewe, Saheed Osupa, rap sensation, Lil' Kesh, Ibadan-based Taye Currency, QDOT and LKT. The concert will take place at the historic Mapo Hill and the Special Guest is the Executive Governor of Oyo State. Ace comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st and his Ibadan-based colleague, Obama will anchor the show.

It was also learnt, at the weekend, that Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, have rejected the N10billion voted in the 2016 budget of the Ministry of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the building of their official quarters, opting for a cut in the vote. Saraki and Dogara, according to National Assembly sources, last week, agreed that the cost of the buildings should be reduced to one billion Naira each, to save the country N8billion. They were said to have informed the chairmen of the Committees on FCT in both chambers to reflect the decision in their report to the Committees on Appropriation. The Senate President and Speaker said in view of the economic situation in the country and the need for public officials to be frugal, building houses worth N6bn and N4bn respectively for them was insensitive. The two top legislators said the FCT ministry should scale down the cost of the projects or forget the idea until after...

It was also learnt, at the weekend, that Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, have rejected the N10billion voted in the 2016 budget of the Ministry of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the building of their official quarters, opting for a cut in the vote. Saraki and Dogara, according to National Assembly sources, last week, agreed that the cost of the buildings should be reduced to one billion Naira each, to save the country N8billion. They were said to have informed the chairmen of the Committees on FCT in both chambers to reflect the decision in their report to the Committees on Appropriation. The Senate President and Speaker said in view of the economic situation in the country and the need for public officials to be frugal, building houses worth N6bn and N4bn respectively for them was insensitive. The two top legislators said the FCT ministry should scale down the cost of the projects or forget the idea until after...

Mixed reactions ranging from the need to face reality to assertions of unfaithfulness yesterday trailed news of President Muhammadu Buhari's assertion of abandoning the All Progressives Congress, APC's promise of paying out N5,000 stipends to some unemployed Nigerians. While some as Governors Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and Tanko Almakura of Nasarawa State saw the reversal as a consequence of economic realities of the time, some leading lights in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as erstwhile deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sir Austin Opara saw it as another betrayal by the APC. President Buhari, who was away in Saudi Arabia during an interactive session with Nigerians in that country reportedly claimed that the payment of the N5,000 handouts as promised by his party during the campaigns was not his priority. Other prominent Nigerians who spoke on the issue included former minister and member of the Board of Trustees, BoT of the PDP, Chief Ebenez...