Reps Alert!! cancer-causing tomato pastes imported into the country

THE House of Representatives on Wednesday alerted Nigerians on the alleged existence of cancer-causing tomato pastes imported into the country by some unscrupulous people with a promised to unmask those behind the dastardly act.

It has therefore mandated its Committee on Health Services and Drug and Narcotics to investigate the alleged importation of the said fake, substandard and cancerous products into the country with a view to identifying them, their importers as well as promoters and distributors said to have circulated the nation's market with the products  at very cheap prices.

Female Corps member nabbed with 9kg of Indian hemp in Sokoto

On Friday a female youth corps member was arrested by the Sokoto State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, with 9 kilogrammes of Indian hemp.

The unnamed corps member who is currently serving in Gumi Local Government Area of Zamfara state was arrested along Sokoto-Gusau road in Sokoto State.

Canadian town evacuated as wildfire approaches Fort McMurray (Photos)

Raging wildfires pressed in on the Canadian oil city of Fort McMurray after more than 80,000 people were forced to flee, abandoning fire-gutted neighbourhoods in a chaotic evacuation
CREDIT: @JEROMEGAROT/TWITTER//EPA  more pic after the cut

N5Billion Recovered From Yemi Adeola, Sterling Bank MD

The Economic and financial crimes commission has successfully recovered a sum of N5 billion naira from embattled Sterling bank CEO, Yemi Adeola who was arrested on Thursday.

Investigations reveal that a total sum of $88 million was traced to a hidden account managed by Adeola.The money was transferred to him from Fidelity Bank.The $88 million found at Sterling Bank is separate from the $115m given to Fidelity Bank by the Diezani Alison-Madueke.

Fuel Scarcity: Nigerians express frustration, anger as petrol shortage worsens

Many Nigerians have been left stranded due to a shortage of commercial buses while several others are spending hours on queues at petrol stations in a bid to buy fuel.

Citizens have taken to social media to express their anger and frustration at the situation. See tweet after the cut

5 Ways Why Keeping a Journal Will Help You Succeed

If you want to be rich, you better start a journal today.

Keeping a journal enriches you because it helps you activate the vast storehouse of gifts deep within you. You’re able to record your thoughts, motives, and intentions when you record your soul-searching experiences in your journal.

Surprisingly, an overwhelming amount of people don’t have a journal. It’s not because they cannot afford it or don’t have the time, it’s because they don’t know how powerful it can be as a tool for self-discovery.

Daily Spiritual Cookie: Memory Verse - Philippians 4:7

Daily Spiritual Cookie: Memory Verse - Philippians 4:7

* How many Bible Verse do you know by heart?
* How can hiding God's Word in your heart help you not to sin?
* Do you think you could memorize one Bible Verse a day?
* Why not start today?

MEMORIZE: Philippians 4:7

VERSE OF THE DAY : "IS FOUND" PSALM 119:35

VERSE OF THE DAY : "IS FOUND" PSALM 119:35

Can you think of a time when disobeying God resulted in happiness? Now think of a time when obeying God led to being fulfilled. If we are happiest when we walk in His ways, then why do we disobey God? This is a great scripture to remind ourselves where our true happiness lies when we get weak and are tempted.

Yaya Toure will leave Manchester City in June, says his agent

Manchester City's midfield powerhouse Yaya Toure will leave the club at the end of the season having not been offered a new contract, his agent said on Monday.

The 32-year-old Ivory Coast international, who was the African Footballer of the Year four times in a row from 2011, joined Premier League City from Barcelona for £24 million ($34.23 million) in July 2010.

Funke Akindele set to re-marry, see what her new mother-in-law did to her (photos)

Funke and JJC

JJC's mother prays for Funke Akindele and her son

Funke Akindele’s soon-to-be mother-in-law prayed for them to have children together

JJC Skillz who has been in United Kingdom (UK) with Funke Akindele for a while now, turned a year older on Monday, April 4, and his mother decided to pray for her son for God to bless his new age. See more pic after the cut

UNBELIEVABLE! Man Allegedly Transforms Into A Cockroach In Ebolowa, Cameroon

Strange things are really happening for this life

According to news reports making rounds in Ebolowa,Cameroon, a man transformed to a cockroach and fell asleep in the rim of a truck but then forgot to wake up early in the morning. He later regained his human form but got  stuck in the rim. see more pic after the cut

Photos: Fanm Djanm unveils vibrant, stunning headwraps for Summer 2016 collection

New York City based accessories designer Fanm Djanm unveils colourful headwraps for Summer collection shot in Puerto Rico...

Fanm Djanm unveils an array of stylish and colourful headwraps for their summer collection.

The NY based brand (Fanm Djanm means strong woman) known for their colourful  and stylish headwraps to celebrate strong women all over the world unveils bold hues for the collection.

Fuel Scarcity Police arrest 10 fuel hawkers for causing traffic gridlock

An officer of the Nigeria Police Force

The arrested suspects were responsible for causing road obstruction.
Ten fuel hawkers have been arrested in the Oshodi and Ikeja area of Lagos State for causing traffic gridlock as they try to sell petrol to interested buyers.

Sani Bayero Son of late Emir of Kano weds fiancée in lavish ceremony

Prince Sani Bayero and Aysha (The Emir Online/Instagram)

Sani Bayero, son of the late Emir of Kano, Abdullahi Ado Bayero , tied the knot with his fiancée, Aysha, on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

The newlyweds had the first part of their ceremony on Friday, April 1, in Kano state. The beautiful bride Aysha is said to be a Fulani princess. See more pic after the cut

AKPABIO--DON’T BLAME APC FOR NIGERIA’S CURRENT HARDSHIP

The Senate Minority Leader and member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Godswill Akpabio has appealed to Nigerians not to blame the current economy woes on the All Progressives Congress, APC, led government.

Addressing journalists in Arochukwu, Abia State, Akpabio said the country’s current economic challenge was a global phenomenon orchestrated by the steady fall in oil prices.

Police finally seal off Kogi Assembly

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Armed policemen yesterday sealed off the Kogi State House of Assembly complex.

Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase had stated that he needed the advice of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice before enforcing the resolution of the National Assembly.

N500bn special fund will lift Nigerians out of poverty – Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed

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The Minister of Information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, yesterday said the N500 billion approved for special intervention would lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty.

Giant rats that can sniff out tuberculosis to be introduced in African prisons

A rat being trained to detect tuberculosis Briana Marie

'Training an animal with a strong and reliable sense of smell to help detect disease in a vast country like Tanzania could potentially offer a valuable solution'

Giant trained rats will be used to detect tuberculosis (TB) among inmates in crowded prisons in Tanzania and Mozambique.

School Proprietor Sentenced to 10 Years for Raping Pupil

By Doyin Adebusuyi
Ado Ekiti — An Ado Ekiti High Court yesterday sentenced the owner of God's Grace Nursery and Primary School, Mr Babatunde Ibitoye, to 10 years in prison for raping a 10-year old pupil of his school.

Ibitoye, whose school is located at Fayemi Market, Agric Olope area, Ajilosun in Ado Ekiti, committed the offence on June 10, 2013.

Olamide is Tired of People Begging Him for Help: ‘Don’t Bug Me, I’m Hungry Too!’

Yesterday, Olamide took to his Snapchat to call unknown persons begging him to help with some favours. “Don’t frustrate another person pikin,” the ‘Bobo’ rapper wrote on Snapchat. “Bug your parents, at least they brought you to this world.”