About 28 Nigeria Children Killed By Lead Poisoning

About 28 children have been confirmed dead in the outbreak of lead poisoning from what the government calls "illegal mining activities" in central Nigeria's Niger state.

"The lead poisoning was confirmed and it is confirmed that most of the people affected are children below the age of five," Minister of State for Health, Fidelis Nwankwo, said at a news briefing.

LABOUR CONGRESS threatens to shut down airports nationwide

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to shut down airports across the country if governors owing civil servants salaries do not pay the salaries immediately.

The National Vice- President of the NLC, Mrs. Lucy Offiong, stated this in Jos on Thursday while leading a protest of the Plateau State chapter of the union over non-payment of salaries of members by the state government.

Meet Governor Adams Oshiomhole And Wife-To-Be, Iara Fortez

Former heads of state, General Yakubu Gowon, General Ibrahim Babangida, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari are expected among other top dignitaries at the marriage ceremony of Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to his new bride, Miss Lara Forte.

Mountain Climber dies at 17,000 feet

The body of a 39-year-old solo climber was discovered at the 17,200-foot high camp of Mount McKinley in Alaska's Denali National Park.

Geraldo Javier Callupan of General Roca, Argentina, appears to have died of unknown medical issues,according to the National Park Service, which reported his death Thursday. He was found lying in the snow in the middle of the camp plateau with no visible signs of trauma.

Kiss Daniel Losses Dad

Rising sensation Kiss Daniel has just lost his father. The singer who clocked 21 on May 21, 2015 and dropped a new song ‘Laye’ on the

Nigerian Bottling Company Graduate Trainee Recruitment..

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The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria. 

Onyeka Owenu,Patience Ozokwor fight Really Dirty

Jonathan’s recent bid for the presidency is the brawl between the singer, broadcaster, actor and Director General, National Women Centre, Onyeka Onwenu and popular actor, Patience Ozokwor. According toThisday,Onwenu had made it her business to have a majority of the creative population in Nigeria channel their request to see Jonathan and/or participate in his campaign.

Dangote can’t afford to buy Arsenal football club | Etcetera

Earlier in the week, news broke that Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has renewed interest in buy Arsenal FC of England. Well, this week, in his article titled ‘Dangote Cannot afford to buy Arsenal Football club’, controversial singer, blogger, OAP and columnist, Etcetera writes with facts to back up his claim that Dangote simply can’t afford it. Read his article below… 

You have sold some shares and you’ve got some money to spend. Now you want the ultimate: Your own football club. Hold on there, are you sure? Football clubs are a nightmare to run. In fact, almost two-thirds of premiership clubs have been in receivership at some point. Remember Portsmouth FC ploughed through four owners some seasons back and landed itself a debt of £60m and relegation in the Championship. 

Mariah Carey suffers serious wardrobe malfunction on stage

The singer who was dressed in a pink gown with a very high slit, flashed her tan panties to the whole audience when she dropped down to the floor in her heels and the dress slit revealed her underwear. She didn't stop though, the star kept on singing.

Civil Defence Officers Opens Fire At 20 Keke Riders In Imo State

About 20 Tricycle (better known as ‘Keke Napep’) operators were allegedly shot by the officials of theNigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Imo State on Friday, May 8.

Report says the ‘Keke’ riders were protesting the seizure of their tricycles by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), which was impounded at the premises of the NSCDC when the corps officials opened fire on them, injuring many.

One of the victims, Chibuzo Peters, who was hit by a stray bullet told Saturday Punch that his colleagues, after an amicable resolution of the matter by the FRSC officials, were leaving the NSCDC premises when the officers started shooting sporadically.

Boko Haram Attacks Yobe School | Killed 3 Students 20 Injured

Three students were killed with at least twenty others injured when Boko Haram attacked the college of Administrative and Business Study ( CABS), Potiskum in Yobe State. Vanguard gathered the insurgents stormed the school around 8:30am Friday.

Christina Milian Finally Confirms Long-Rumoured Relationship With Lil Wayne

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Christina Milian has finally confirmed her long-rumoured relationship with rapper Lil Wayne, who also represents her on his label Young Money Entertainment.

‘He’s very special to me, yeah. I’m just living freely with him and we’re both very happy’ the 33-year-old Christina told ETonline on Monday.

Both of them were seen at the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao boxing match in Las Vegas last Saturday.

PHOTOS | Jim Iyke launches Bottled Water Company

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Jim Iyke has officially delved into business.Alongside his partner ,Henry, they just launched their bottled water brand "Burgeon' table water.According to Jim, the first delivery vans left the factory today and he is so proud as this is a dream come true..

Congrats!!!

Genevieve Nnaji Shares Beautiful Post-Brthday Pics

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She really is a pretty lady...

Ebola Virus Survived and Grew in this Doctor's Eyes Months after Virus Left his Blood - PHOTOS

Before Ebola and after Ebola Virus

When Dr. Ian Crozier was released from Emory University Hospital in October after a long, brutal fight with Ebola that nearly ended his life, his medical team thought he was cured. But less than two months later, he was back at the hospital with fading sight, intense pain and soaring pressure in his left eye.

Test results were chilling: The inside of Dr. Crozier’s eye was teeming with Ebola.His doctors were amazed. They had considered the possibility that the virus had invaded his eye, but 

they had not really expected to find it.

How My Lover Wanted To Use Me For Rituals, 28-Year Old Lady Cries Out

The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered another suspected ritual killers’ den in Unity and Peace Estate along Itele-Lafenwa Road, Ota in the Ado Odo-Ota Local Government Area.

The latest discovery was made possible by the escape of a 28-year-old lady, who had been kept in an uncompleted building in the estate, bound hands and feet.

The lady was said to have been abducted, blindfolded, gagged and dumped in the den. She was reportedly told by her captors that they would come for her in the night on Wednesday. But she was said to have struggled to free herself and rolled towards the entrance of the building. It was learnt that some passersby in the area saw her and came to her rescue.

Actress Kisses Dolphin In Dubai

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Tonto Dikeh who also doubles as a singer shared a picture of her kissing a dolphin in the tourist city of Dubai. The dolphin is 12 years old and her name is Centuri.

Nigeria Federal Civil Servants To Undergo Compulsory Certificates Screening

All civil servants on the Nigerian federal government payroll are to undergo compulsory verification and revalidation of their credentials and service records.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi, directed officials handling the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System to undertake the exercise.

The exercise, Mr. Kifasi said in a circular issued by the Permanent Secretary (Special Duties) in his office, Amina Shamaki, that screening should cover the verification and revalidation of vital documents belonging to all workers in the core Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

Lol. Manny Pacquaio Abuses Floyd Mayweather in new pic

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Mayweather was arrested and jailed for domestic violence for putting hands on his baby mama, Josie Harris, a few years ago. During his fight with Pacquaio, many said he ran from Pacquaio and hugged him more than he punched him...lol.

Pastor Arrested With Drugs At Enugu Airport

A pastor with the Gospel Faith International Mission, Lagos, has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for smuggling 1.978 kilogrammes of heroin concealed in a false bottom of his luggage. Daniel Akintola, 43, was caught at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on an inward flight from Entebbe, Uganda.

In a statement Wednesday, the NDLEA said Mr. Akintola, who claimed to be returning from a Pastors’ Conference in Uganda, wanted to abandon his luggage at the arrival hall for fear of arrest.

Kaduna Residents Seek Alternative Sater Sources As Scarcity Persists

Most residents of Kaduna State are scrambling for alternative clean water sources for their daily usage, as acute water scarcity is biting hard in the north-western Nigeria State The water scarcity has been attributed to the breakdown of services by the State Water Board.

Industrial action by electricity workers last Monday had initially caused a breakdown in supply. But after the strike was called off, a power transmission line to the Malali Water Treatment plant, which supplies water to the metropolis and environs, got damaged.

All four Nigerians who contested for seats in UK parliament won

Four Nigerians who contested for various seats to represent different county in UK's parliament won their elections. Helen Grant won the seat for Member of Parliament representing Maidstone and The Weald while Chuka Umunna won the elections to represent Streatham. Kate Osamor won the seat for Edmonton in North London while Chi Onwurah won the seat for New Castle upon Tyne Central. Congrats to them. more pics below