The Naira-Dollar blues by Reuben Abati

Reuben Abati has weighed on the Naira-Dollar exchange rae issues
Read Below
“My brother, e ku exchange rate oh.”
“Excuse me?”
“I am greeting you. I am saying how are you and the exchange rate palaver. The dollar wahala”.
“So, that is why you are saying e ku exchange rate. Is something wrong with...
The Naira-Dollar blues by Reuben Abati

Buhari welcomes Islamic Bank"s loan offer

President Muhammadu Bu­hari has welcomed an offer by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to organise a financ­ing roundtable in Abuja to mo­bilise more funds for investment and development of infrastruc­ture in Nigeria.

The IDB President, Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Ali, made the offer in Mecca at a mee...
Buhari welcomes Islamic Bank"s loan offer

INEC releases timetable for Edo, Ondo governorship elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the conduct of Edo and Ondo states governorship elections on Sept. 10 and Nov. 26, respectively.
This is contained in the commission’s daily bulletin issued on Thursday in Abuja.
The commission also released the ...
INEC releases timetable for Edo, Ondo governorship elections

Shocking! Father ‘sells’ son for N250,000

A Liberian, Daniel Barnney, is being held by the police for allegedly selling his nine-month-old son Emmanuel to a 43-year-old woman, Ekah Richard, for N250,000.
Barnney, one Pastor Samuel Osavitu and a worker at an orphanage, Alhaji Sunkanmi Adamu, are being quizzed at Festac Police Station...
Shocking! Father ‘sells’ son for N250,000

Refund N310m for 23 cars, EFCC tells Uche Secondus

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman Uche Secondus has offered to return the 23 luxury cars he got from a business associate of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke.
But the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) asked Uche Secondus...
Refund N310m for 23 cars, EFCC tells Uche Secondus

FG confirms receipt of N50bn from MTN to NCC

The minister of communications Adebayo Shittu yesterday confirmed that MTN Nigeria’s down payment of N50billion out of the N780bn fine slammed on it by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for regulatory infractions.
MTN on Wednesday said it had paid N50billion out of the amount and had ...
FG confirms receipt of N50bn from MTN to NCC

Suspected front for ex-Petroleum Minister, Alison-Madueke, arrested

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Donald Chidi Amamgbo, said to be a cousin to a former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
Mr. Amamgbo, who is chief executive of Mezcor Oil and Gas limited, Tridax Oil and Gas Limited, Lynear Energy Limited and Bulk...
Suspected front for ex-Petroleum Minister, Alison-Madueke, arrested

Buhari to Convene National Economic Conference in March

As the Nigerian economy continues to reel from low oil prices and its attendant consequences, presidency sources confirmed yesterday that President Muhammadu Buhari is set to convene a major national economic conference next month.
One official in the presidency said the president himself would...
Buhari to Convene National Economic Conference in March

Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh, resigns

Sunday Oliseh has resigned as the Head Coach of the Nigerian football national team, the Super Eagles, just over seven months after he was appointed.
Oliseh, who announced his resignation on Twitter, said he took the decision due to the inability of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to...
Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh, resigns

Bristol Palin loses long custody battle after her family reportedly made it difficult for Levi Johnston to see their 7-year-old son, Tripp.

Bristol Palin loses long custody battle 
Bristol Palin has lost a seven-year custody battle with ex-fiancé Levi Johnston, who will now share joint custody of their son, Tripp. The 25-year-old daughter of former politician and reality-TV star Sarah Palin allegedly made it difficult for Johnston t...
Bristol Palin loses long custody battle after her family reportedly made it difficult for Levi Johnston to see their 7-year-old son, Tripp.

Adult-entertainment expo Exxxotica sues Dallas over convention center ban

Adult-entertainment expo Exxxotica sues Dallas over convention center ban

Porn Expo is suing the city of Dallas, its Mayor Mike Ralings, and seven members of the city council after the local government banned it from using a downtown convention center.
The city voted in favor of the ban about ...
Adult-entertainment expo Exxxotica sues Dallas over convention center ban

4 killed, 14 hurt in Kansas shooting at Excel Industries in Hesston

4 killed, including suspect in shooting at Excel Industries in Hesston
Police responded to a reported shooting in Hesston, Kansas at Excel Industries, a manufacturing plant eariler on Thursday where four people were killed —including the gunman— and 14 others injured.
The suspect, who was an em...
4 killed, 14 hurt in Kansas shooting at Excel Industries in Hesston

"I’m Being Audited Because I’m a ‘Strong Christian” - Donald Trump

Frontrunner Donald Trump told CNN that he is being audited by the Internal Revenue Service possibly because of his religious beliefs.
“I’m always audited by the IRS,” he said to Chris Cuomo, “which I think is very unfair. I don’t know whether it’s maybe...
"I’m Being Audited Because I’m a ‘Strong Christian” - Donald Trump

Femi Otedola - The Billionaire that bounced back

In 2009 he dropped of the Forbes rich list after the share price in his petroleum business plummeted more than 80 per cent. This month Africa’s latest billionaire Femi Otedola the Chairman of Forte Oil, is on the cover of Forbes Africa, watch as we get a behind the scenes look at his...
Femi Otedola - The Billionaire that bounced back

Peter Okoye accused by Instagram user of cheating on his wife Lola Omotayo

Peter Okoye accused by Instagram user of cheating on his wife Lola Omotayo

P-square Paul Okoye opens up about his solo record label

P-square Paul Okoye opens up about his solo record label
P-square paul okoye rude boy records square records
I hope things goes well for him. Paul Okoye of P-Square in this interview opens up about why he started his own record label “Rude Boy Rcords”. He also dishes on what it’s like to balance ...
P-square Paul Okoye opens up about his solo record label

Oklahoma teen shares bullying experience on Facebook to raise awareness

Oklahoma teen shares bullying experience on Facebook to raise awareness

One brave young woman is inspiring students everywhere with her courage in the face of persistent bullying.
Baylee Ogle from Oklahoma said the same group of teens had bullied her all through high school.

When they posted...
Oklahoma teen shares bullying experience on Facebook to raise awareness

A College Freshman"s words of advice to all future College students by Bri Hamlin

A College Freshman’s words of advice to all future College students by Bri Hamlin

To the Class of 2016 and beyond – A very inspiring piece written by Bri Hamlin. Read below…
Here it comes. Here comes the beginning of the rest of your life. Here comes your independence. Here ...
A College Freshman"s words of advice to all future College students by Bri Hamlin

This Spaghetti stuffed meatball is a must make…:)

This Spaghetti stuffed meatball is a must make

This recipe puts spaghetti and meatballs together like you’ve never had them before. Spaghetti, meet your mouth-watering meatball match. Let us be clear: this recipe shows how to make a giant meatball filled with spaghetti. Crazy brilliant. Crazy de...
This Spaghetti stuffed meatball is a must make…:)

Checkout these 11 simple rules on what to do when your parent dies - Must read!

I found this interest article and thought to share with my lovely Hoodies…
Unfortunately, I don’t have a magical secret to healing. I wish I did. Still, what I can do is let you know what I’ve learned since 2002.
I turned 20 years old this year, and with that birthday came the 10th ann...
Checkout these 11 simple rules on what to do when your parent dies - Must read!

Stunned passers-by watched in amazement as NAKED man filmed shimmying down drainpipe outside flats to escape scorned lover"s husband

Stunned passers-by watched in amazement as NAKED man filmed shimmying down drainpipe outside flats to escape scorned lover’s husband

NAKED man – This is the very unfortunate moment a cheating lover escaped down the drain pipe completely naked after being caught with another ma...
Stunned passers-by watched in amazement as NAKED man filmed shimmying down drainpipe outside flats to escape scorned lover"s husband

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca: Three delicious One Pot Pasta Recipes - Enjoy!

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca: Three delicious One Pot Pasta Recipes 

Try these 3 recipes and see just how much time and effort you can save!
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
What You’ll Need:
1lb spaghetti
2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
¼ cup olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons capers
One 19oz ca...
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca: Three delicious One Pot Pasta Recipes - Enjoy!

Wow...Kerri and Kelly, two twin sisters both give birth to sets of twins…Twice!

Two twin sisters both give birth to sets of twins…Twice!

Kerri and Kelly, two identical twin women who have been on a wild ride by defying all odds, and creating an extended family that would make any outsider do a double-take.
Kerri Bunker and Kelly Wall are identical twins from Salt Lake C...
Wow...Kerri and Kelly, two twin sisters both give birth to sets of twins…Twice!

3 women allegedly "forced hitchhiker to have sex with them in order to harvest his sperm"

3 women allegedly ‘forced hitchhiker to have sex with them in order to harvest his sperm’
The women allegedly forced the hitchhiker to have sex with them before dumping him at the side of the road






Three female ‘sperm collectors’ are being hunted by police after they...
3 women allegedly "forced hitchhiker to have sex with them in order to harvest his sperm"

Naked Russia couple filmed having sex on nightclub bar as baying crowd cheers them on

Naked Russia couple filmed having sex on nightclub bar as baying crowd cheers them on
Couple filmed having sex on nightclub bar
The couple stripped off then quickly got on with their sex act as fellow clubbers filmed their actions
The pair stripped naked while sat perched next to each other in t...
Naked Russia couple filmed having sex on nightclub bar as baying crowd cheers them on

Porn star competition won by Ruslan Schedrin, said to be 16, who apparently won the chance to live with X-rated movie actress, Ekaterina Makarov

Porn star competition won by Ruslan Schedrin, said to be 16, who apparently won the chance to live with X-rated movie actress, Ekaterina Makarov

An online competition won by a schoolboy to live with a porn star for a month was reportedly a hoax.






Ruslan Schedrin, said to be 16, apparently w...
Porn star competition won by Ruslan Schedrin, said to be 16, who apparently won the chance to live with X-rated movie actress, Ekaterina Makarov

See baby born still INSIDE amniotic sac take first breaths in outside world - Watch!

See baby born still INSIDE amniotic sac take first breaths in outside world 

The infant remains peacefully curled up inside his watery cocoon, unaware he is no longer inside the womb.





This is the incredible moment a baby was born STILL INSIDE his amniotic sac.
The stunning clip even shows ...
See baby born still INSIDE amniotic sac take first breaths in outside world - Watch!

ISIS stones two teenage girls Hasna, 17, and Madiha, 16, to death for "adultery" - but the men just get 50 lashes

ISIS stones two teenage girls Hasna, 17, and Madiha, 16, to death for ‘adultery’ – but the men just get 50 lashes
Two teenage girls were savagely stoned to death by ISIS thugs in Syria – but the two men they were with escaped with just a whipping.
Hasna, 17, and Madiha,...
ISIS stones two teenage girls Hasna, 17, and Madiha, 16, to death for "adultery" - but the men just get 50 lashes

David Cameron should listen to his mother who spoke for Britain by opposing Tory cuts

David Cameron should listen to his mother who spoke for Britain by opposing Tory cuts
David Cameron with his mum Mary
David Cameron’s mother’s opposition to drastic cuts in “essential services” makes her more in touch with British public opinion than her son.
So we applaud the venerable Mary Came...
David Cameron should listen to his mother who spoke for Britain by opposing Tory cuts

Mum writes heartbreaking post about son, Michael Cleator"s mental illness after sick trolls told him to jump off bridge

 







Mum writes heartbreaking post about son, Michael Cleator’s mental illness after sick trolls told him to jump off bridge

Michael Cleator climbed on top of a metal cage safety barrier covering a bridge on the M56 causing major disruption

A mother writes heartbreaking post on...
Mum writes heartbreaking post about son, Michael Cleator"s mental illness after sick trolls told him to jump off bridge

The American superstar Jennifer Lopez admits some of her men have been "terribly wrong"

Jennifer Lopez admits some of her men have been ‘terribly wrong’ 

Jennifer Lopez has rarely been without a man since her teens.





Jennifer Lopez had three husbands and more boyfriends than she can count, including Ben Affleck and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
But now, thinking back to the m...
The American superstar Jennifer Lopez admits some of her men have been "terribly wrong"

Do you feel cold all the time? This might be the reason why and If so, you’re far from alone!

Do you feel cold all the time? This might be the reason why and  If so, you’re far from alone! 

If you feel like you are always shivering or if your hands and feet are constantly like ice, it may be time to investigate the possible causes
 






Is everyone in the office taking off their j...
Do you feel cold all the time? This might be the reason why and If so, you’re far from alone!

Sony breaks its silence on Kesha contract after losing her appeal, fans plan to protest outside offices

Sony breaks its silence on Kesha contract after losing her appeal, fans plan to protest outside offices
Sony Music has finally broken its silence on the Kesha contract row





Kesha who accused producer Dr Luke of sexually abusing her, has had the backing of stars including Adele after losing...
Sony breaks its silence on Kesha contract after losing her appeal, fans plan to protest outside offices

Kim Kardashian poses in a FUR bikini and showcases her famous booty

Kim Kardashian poses in a FUR bikini and showcases her famous booty 
Kim Kardashian showed off her enviable booty





Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are not getting a divorce, despite claims
The reality star has done more photoshoots than we’ve had hot dinners, but this one isn’t one ...
Kim Kardashian poses in a FUR bikini and showcases her famous booty

Lara Stone gets up close and personal with new man at the Brits 2016

Lara Stone gets up close and personal with new man at the Brits 2016


Lara Stone and friends at the Brits 2016





David Walliams’ ex who split from the Britain’s Got Talent judge last year, was seen in a snogging session with businessman Andrew Gray at the bash
He might want to look away now &...
Lara Stone gets up close and personal with new man at the Brits 2016

Secret memos that got Tony Blackburn sacked

Secret memos that got Tony Blackburn sacked

BBC dossier contradicts DJ’s denial he seduced girl 15
The Mirror has obtained secret documents which led to the BBC sacking DJ Tony Blackburn .






The veteran DJ, 73, was grilled by BBC bosses over claims he “seduced” a teenager dancer who...
Secret memos that got Tony Blackburn sacked

Let"s chat about your Grammy ideas: Academy Awards President to Kanye West

Let’s chat about your Grammy ideas: Academy Awards President to Kanye West#KanyeWest
Kanye West shared his thoughts on Twitter about how he believes the Grammys could be improved, including giving recognition to artists like Future and Young Thug. At one point the Chicago rapper also said...
Let"s chat about your Grammy ideas: Academy Awards President to Kanye West

Brooklyn gang rape suspects cleared - and that she had sex with her own FATHER

Brooklyn gang rape suspects cleared – and that she had sex with her own FATHER 

Girl, 18, who reported being ‘gang raped’ by five teens in Brooklyn park now admits the sex was consensual
Charges against five teenage boys who were accused of gang-raping an 18-year-old girl at a ...
Brooklyn gang rape suspects cleared - and that she had sex with her own FATHER

Hillary Clinton gets ambushed by black activist for "96 "Superpredator" remarks

Hillary Clinton gets ambushed by black activist for ’96 ‘Superpredator’ remarks

#HillaryClinton
Not a lot of people are buying into Hillary Clinton‘s 2016 presidential campaign because of comments she made & policies she agreed with while her husband, Bill, was in ...
Hillary Clinton gets ambushed by black activist for "96 "Superpredator" remarks

Hello singer Adele speaks out in support of Kesha at the Brit Awards

Adele speaks out in support of Kesha at the Brit Awards
#Adele
Kesha can count Adele among her supporters!



Adele used her acceptance speech for British Female Solo Artist at the Brit Awards to show Kesha some love.
“I’d also like to take this moment to publicly support...
Hello singer Adele speaks out in support of Kesha at the Brit Awards

Naked Pamela Anderson looks stunning at 48, posting completely nude for Paper magazine - Check out the pics!

Naked Pamela Anderson looks stunning at 48, posting completely nude for Paper magazine

#PamelaAnderson
Pamela Anderson stripped it all off for the new issue of ‘Flaunt,’ posing completely nude and she looks beyond amazing. She wears nothing but Amélie Pichard heels in a pictorial for the lates...
Naked Pamela Anderson looks stunning at 48, posting completely nude for Paper magazine - Check out the pics!

Country singers Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban set to perform at 2016 ACM Awards

Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban set to perform at 2016 ACM Awards#CarrieUnderwood
Performers for the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards have just been announced!



Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Cam, Kenny Chesney, and Florida Georgia Line have all signed on to perform at the ceremony,...
Country singers Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban set to perform at 2016 ACM Awards

Ellen DeGeneres asks singer Gwen Stefani about Blake Shelton popping the question

Ellen DeGeneres asks singer Gwen Stefani about Blake Shelton popping the question

#EllenDeGeneres

Gwen Stefani sat down with Ellen DeGeneres, and Ellen quizzed her about being a mentor for boyfriend Blake Shelton’s team on “The Voice” this coming season.
When Ellen asked, “So when he p...
Ellen DeGeneres asks singer Gwen Stefani about Blake Shelton popping the question

Kanye West went on another rant about Taylor Swift

Kanye West went on another rant about Taylor Swift#KanyeWest
Kanye West disses Taylor Swift again!
Last night, In front of a crowd at 1 Oak Los Angeles, Kanye reflected on his song “Famous,” which features a lyric about making Taylor famous and sleeping with her. He recalled, “I called Tayl...
Kanye West went on another rant about Taylor Swift

Checkout Paris Jackson shorter blonde hair — See the cute pic!

Checkout Paris Jackson shorter blonde hair
#ParisJackson


Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson has said goodbye to her long brown hair, and is now rocking a shorter blonde ‘do. The 17-year was spotted with her new look while out and about in Calabasas.
Paris showed off her edgy new hai...
Checkout Paris Jackson shorter blonde hair — See the cute pic!

Photos: Buhari, Governors praying for Nigeria in Mecca

President Buahri, state governors of Borno, Osun and Ogun state pictured in Mecca praying for Nigeria
The president and other prominent Nigerians attended the Umrah, Thursday to pray for the peace of the nation
Spotted with Buhari was former CBN governor and current Emir of Kano, Muhammadu...
Photos: Buhari, Governors praying for Nigeria in Mecca

Yola bomb blast caused by bombs recovered from Boko Haram – Police

Many police officers were feared dead in Thursday’s bomb blast at the headquarters of Nigerian Police Anti-Bomb Squad in Adamawa State.
The blast, which occurred shortly before noon, affected all buildings within the office of the Anti-Bomb Squad, including the State Investigation Bureau (SIB), ...
Yola bomb blast caused by bombs recovered from Boko Haram – Police

Psquare looses their N240 million Globacom Ambassadorship deal

Some days after their social media spat, Telecommunication company, Globacom, has reportedly dropped brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye of famed group Psquare as its brand ambassador.
According to reports, The pair were dropped following the way Peter, handled an issue that occurred during the...
Psquare looses their N240 million Globacom Ambassadorship deal

Funke Akindele reportedly set to marry JJC Skillz

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele is reported to be walking down the aisle for the second time very soon. The ‘Jenifa‘ star is said to have agreed to marry London-based musician, Abdul Rasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz after he asked her hand in marriage.
Entertainment...
Funke Akindele reportedly set to marry JJC Skillz

Buratai insists Boko Haram has been defeated

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai in a meeting with Borno elders said Boko Haram has been defeated.
Buratai said “We were given three major tasks and we have made efforts toward achieving two,
 “The first task is to defeat Boko Haram and I want to tell you that as at today B...
Buratai insists Boko Haram has been defeated

Nigerian govt. slams MTN, denies N50 billion payment claim

 

It was earlier reported that MTN had paid of withdrawn their case against NCC and settled out of with MTN paying a some of  N50bn.
Premium Times has exclusively gathered that NCC has denied the report
Read their report below
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, on Thursday ...
Nigerian govt. slams MTN, denies N50 billion payment claim

Ex-MBGN Sandra Petgrave & Husband Sentenced To Prison Over Mortgage Fraud

A Nigerian couple, Sandra Petgrave, who won the MBGN title in 1992 and her husband, Chiedu Chukwuka have been sentenced in connection with a mortgage fraud ring that spanned 5 years.
Chukwuka, along with his co-defendants and other co-conspirators, engaged in a massive property-flipping scheme...
Ex-MBGN Sandra Petgrave & Husband Sentenced To Prison Over Mortgage Fraud

Bomb blast rocks police MTD in Yola

Adamawa state government, Thursday confirmed a suspected bomb blast at the premises of Adamawa Motor Traffic Department of the Nigeria Police.
According to NAN reports, Mr. Harun Furo, Permanent Secretary, Special Duty and Executive Chairman of Adamawa Emergency Management Agency, Yola,...
Bomb blast rocks police MTD in Yola

Ogbolor of Wazobia FM gets engaged to girlfriend

Wazobia FM OAP, Uba Michael known professionally as ‘Ogbolor‘ is off the single market.
The radio presenter and comedian got engaged to his girlfriend Samuella Elumelu on Wednesday, February 24 which was also her birthday.

He wrote;

“thats how sombody will just walk into ur...
Ogbolor of Wazobia FM gets engaged to girlfriend

Buhari Vows severe Punishment for budget "Padding" culprits

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to mete out most severe punishment to all those involved in the “padding” of the 2016 National Budget which has caused his government huge embarrassment.

Addressing the Nigerian Community in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night, the President  condemned the dist...
Buhari Vows severe Punishment for budget "Padding" culprits

RMD looks dashing in new photos

The veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo popularly known as RMD looked dashing in his latest photo-shoots.
The veteran actor looked nothing his age and could give the young guys a run for their money.
RMD posted the pictures on his instagram and is reportedly a photo-shoot for a male fashion...
RMD looks dashing in new photos

Cynthia Morgan Writes Psquare and open letter

Cynthia Morgan who is signed to Jude Okoye’s record label Northside Music Inc has penned down an open letter to Psquare pleading with them not to split up.
Last week was a drama-fiiled week on twitter and instagram courtesy of Psquare and elder bother jude Okye.
The drama began after...
Cynthia Morgan Writes Psquare and open letter

President Jonathan’s ADC sues EFCC, demands N100m damages

An Aide de Camp (ADC) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Ojogbane Adegbe, has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court to challenge his alleged detention.
Mr. Adegbe, a colonel, in the suit filed at the Federal High Court, his counsel, Ogwu Onoja, (SAN) is...
President Jonathan’s ADC sues EFCC, demands N100m damages