Enugu State Bans Rearing Of Cattle At Night

In a bid to avert bloody clashes between herdsmen and local farmers, Enugu state government has banned grazing and rearing of cattle at night. Also banned are the carrying of firearms or any form of ammunition by the herdsmen and movement of cattle from one location to another at night in the state.

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi announced the ban during a meeting he held with leaders of Fulani/Shuwa Arab herdsmen in the state.

Another far reaching decision taken during the crucial meeting on Monday was the setting up of a peace committee made up of representatives of the various interest groups from the Fulani\Shuwa Arab Community in the state, government representatives as well as security agencies.

Court Stops NLC, TUC From Embarking On Strike

The National Industrial Court has stopped ‎the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) from embarking on strike to protest last week’s increase in fuel price by the federal Government.

Justice Babatunde Adejumo gave the restraining order after the Attorney General of the Federation, Justice Adejumo, held: “The defendants are hereby restrained from carrying out the threat contained in their communique issued on May 14th pending the hearing and determination of the ‎motion on notice filed on May 16.

“It is the order of this court that status quo be maintained as at 17th May‎.”

Happy 4th Wedding Anniversary To Uche Jombo & Hubby

Nollywood actress Uche Jombo and her husband, Kenney R., are celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary today Monday May 16, 2016. Congrats, SweetPikin wishes them the very best.

Domestic Violence Traceable To Dysfunctional Family Background – Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Sunday, identified dysfunctional family background as one of the major reasons for rising cases of domestic violence, just as he advocated the need for parents to imbibe in their wards the virtues of honesty, respect, morality, good neighborliness, peace and love.

Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House at the family day celebration hosted by the State Government in commemoration of the International Family Day, also said a lot of acts of terror and violence that have ruptured global peace and security could be traced to the absence of strong family ties, and as such parents must spend time with their children no matter how difficult it may be.

Aneke Twins Stun In Dashiki

 

Diana Ross Still Slaying At 72(Photos)

At 72, music legend, Diana Ross looks way younger and youthful.She was spotted shopping in Los Angelesin a stylish casual wear ,boots and her signature hair..

Kendall Jenner Shines In Sheer Dress At Cannes Film Festival(Photos)

Kendall Jenner made a show stopping appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.The 20 year old supermodel hit the red carpet in a stunning sheer gown .see more pics after the cut

Planned Strike: FG To Meet Labour Leaders Today

In a desperate move to avert a nationwide strike by organised labour and its civil society allies over the N145 per litre new pump price of petrol, the Federal Government has invited labour leaders in the country for a meeting today.

House of Representatives will also, today, hold a special plenary and take a position on the recent increase in price of petrol.

However, leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, their counterparts in Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and civil society allies had on Saturday, given government up till  midnight tomorrow to reverse the pump price to the pre-Wednesday, May 11 rate of N86.50 or face a nationwide strike and street protests.

It was gathered that the meeting will take place 10 am today at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Lady Who Suffered Mysterious 'Tick Bite' Begs Family To Take Her To Suicide Clinic To Die (Photos)

A young woman who suffered a mysterious 'tick bite' 11 years ago has been begging her family every day to die because of chronic pain she is going through. In a heartbreaking video, Kirsty Keep, of Maidstone in Kent, lay in a hospital bed sucking in gas and air as she groaned in agony from an unknown illness which has ruined her life.

The 23-year-old was bitten by a bug in her back garden when she was just 12, and the bite spread to the size of her hand. Over the years she has been struck down with illness almost constantly, leaving her in agonizing pain that makes her plead to be taken to a Swiss suicide clinic.

1 Million Nigerians To Start Receiving N5,000 Monthly Soon

To assuage the anger of Nigerians over the increase in the price of premium motor spirit to N145 a litre, the Muhammadu Buhari administration has rolled out palliative measures running into half a trillion naira.

Over eight million Nigerians will benefit from the programmes scheduled to begin in a matter of weeks. Highlights of the palliatives are:

*5.5 million school children to be fed for 200 school days in first phase of homegrown school feeding programme.

Baby Saved By Emergency C-Section After Her Mother Dies In A Crash

Sarah Iler, 26, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, was driving south on the Interstate 55 with her husband Matt Rider, 34, on Wednesday morning. Iler was already dilated and one day past her due date, and was extremely excited to welcome her first child, according to a Go Fund Me set up for the family.

But a tanker truck crashed into a Nissan SUV, which in turn hit the couple's vehicle, a red Chevrolet Blazer. The tanker truck then crashed into the Chevrolet and pushed the SUV into the median strip.

The Chevrolet overturned, throwing Iler and Rider. The mother-to-be died on impact but rescuers still gave her CPR to save her child.

Cocaine Saga: Ogbobe and Okonkwo, Almost Died after Swallowing 137 Wraps of Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said two traffickers nearly died when they fell critically ill upon arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Spokesperson for the agency, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, said luckily for the suspects, when they were rushed to the hospital, 137 wraps of cocaine were successfully evacuated from their stomachs.

Although they are going to prison, the two Enugu big boys, Ogbobe Chidiebere (33), and Okonkwo Nonye (33), who are both from Enugu State, were thankful to the NDLEA for saving their lives.

I Survived On Water For 7 days-Former Minister Anisulowo Recounts Ordeal With Abductors

Former Minister of State for Education, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, has narrated her experience during her seven-day ordeal in the hands of her abductors.

Speaking to journalists after she arrived the Government House, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Tuesday night, Anisulowo said she survived solely on water, adding that she did not eat throughout the seven days of her captivity.

She said 

 “I’ve been on water, I did not eat anything throughout. “I’m short of words, but I want to thank the governor and also thank God. I want to thank His Excellency for all the efforts you have put in with the security agents.

“I know the courage you have and the spirit to fight to the end and that was what kept me alive in the bush. I had the assurance that with the security agents that you have, you will work it through, so I thank God.”

Actor Imeh Bishop Umoh Appointed SA To Akwa Ibom Governor

Nollywood actor, Imeh Bishop has been appointed Special Assistant To The Governor On Ethical and Social Reorientation, Akwa Ibom State..He joins Ini Edo who was also appointed Special adviser on tourism in Akwa Ibom state..He confirmed the news writing

Yes it's true... been made Special Assistant To The Governor On Ethical and Social Reorientation, Akwa Ibom State. Thank you Gov Udom Emmanuel. Most above all,

Blac Chyna Spotted For The First Time After Pregnancy News Broke Out

A makeup free Blac Chyna was spotted at a gas station ,shortly after she and Rob Kardashian announced her pregnancy ..She is said to be three months gone .Kim,Tyga and Kylie have already acknowledged the news by liking Rob's picture on instagram..Tyga also congratulated Chyna.

Nicki Minaj Gives Meek Mill A Rolex Wristchwatch On His Birthday(Photos)

                               Nicki Minaj has decided to stick to her man Meek Mill no matter what, so cute

Cameroonian Footballer Dies In Romania On Pitch

This is truly a sad one, Cameroon midfielder and International player, Patrick Ekeng is dead. He died after collapsing during a match in Romania.

Cristian Pandrea, a spokesman for Floreasca Emeregency Hospital in Bucharest, said doctors tried for an hour to resuscitate the Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder but failed.

He said the cause of death is not yet known, but local media said the 26-year-old had a heart attack.

The match between Dinamo and Viitorul Constanta was tied at 3-3 and being broadcast live when Ekeng fell to the ground in the 69th minute, seven minutes after he went on as a substitute.

Photos From OAP Freeze’s 40th Birthday Party

On Air Personality, Freeze, as he celebrated his birthday on Friday with friends and colleagues in the industry. see more photos after the cut

Prophet Buries Cow Heads, Tortoise In Church(Photo)

. •The prophet exhuming a cow head he buried inside his church

Hmmmmm what a wicked world   

 

A self acclaimed prophet of an old generation church in deep trouble in Ondo State over allegations of being fetish in his ministerial activities. The prophet, Moses Abiodun was equally accused of obtaining money under false pretence from unsuspecting members of the public, who thronged his church for miracles and deliverance from poverty and satanic attacks.

 

 His Church, Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Agbala Dagunduro located at Kilometre 5, Ijare Road, Ikota Junction in Ifedore Local Government Area of the state has been sealed by security operatives in the state. 

Militants Blow Up Pipelines Linking Warri, Kaduna Refineries

A day after Chevron’s Okan offshore production platform in Warri, Delta State was blown up,suspected militants in the Niger Delta have struck again on Friday,blowing up a pipeline transporting crude oil to Warri and Kaduna and a 16-inch gas line, owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

A group known as Niger Delta Avengers has claimed responsibility for the explosion.

It said in a statement on its website, 

 “To keep to our promise, the three days ultimatum given to Chief Government Ekpemupolo has elapsed and he failed to apologise to the Niger Delta Avengers, at 10:00 pm Thursday, May 5, 2016, our strike team 4 hit the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation crude and gas lines.

Fifa Rankings: Nigeria Remain 67th In The World, 14th In Africa

Nigeria remained unmoved at number 67 in the latest Fifa rankings for the month of May released on Thursday. The three-time African champions were adjudged the same rank in the world according to the ranking released in April 2016.

The Eagles are now the 14th best African side behind Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, Egypt, Cape Verde, Tunisia, Congo DR, Guinea, Congo, Cameroon, Morocco and Mali.

Photo: Buhari Signs 2016 Budget Into Law

Finally, President Mohammadu Buhari has assented to the 2016 Appropriation Bill, giving way for full implementation of the budget. The signing took place yesterday afternoon at the presidential Villa, Abuja as seen in the photo.

See Photos Of Ronke Shonde Who Was Allegedly Killed By Her Husband Today

So sad!!!This Lady Ronke Shonde was found dead in her home yesterday morning and her husband Lekan Shonde is missing. He is believed to have beaten her death during a domestic dispute in their home. See her family photos and photo of her corpse after she was found this morning, after the cut. She leaves behind two young children.

UNILAG Students Sleep Outside Their Hostel (Photos)

Hmmmmmm, this so not right....which way UNILAG 

 

University of Lagos students who weren't allowed into the hostel last night slept at an ATM point and around in the school premises while it was raining heavily. These students are starting their exams on Monday...and have nowhere to sleep. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Saint West Makes First public Appearance In Cuba

The baby boy, born December 5, was seen for the first time in public being carried by his daddy Kanye West during the family's trip to Cuba.

The five-month-old was dressed all in white and snuggled up to his rapper father who cradled him in both hands as he carried him from a car into a hotel.