Photos: Port Harcourt International Airport named the worst airport in the world

Port Harcourt International Airport, in Rivers State has been named the worst airport in the world...and going by these photos shared by Channels TV Political Correspondent, Seun Okin, you can't blame them. These new pics show the current state of the airport. Continue for more...

Why We Have Not Secured Chibok Girls Release – FG

The presidency has disclosed the reason for the small pace in the negotiation for the release of abducted Chibok school girls from the claws of the dreaded Boko Haram sect.

FG has explained why it is taking long to release abducted Chibok girls

The government made this disclosure at the weekend saying that Presisent Muhammadu Buhari was being careful on the ongoing negotiation in order to avoid being swindled like previous negotiators did to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan.

Femi Adesina, senior special adviser on media to President Buhari, who was a guest on Radio Continental 102.3 FM, explained that the negotiators engaged by the previous administration, turned it into venture running into millions of naira only for government to discover it had been defrauded, The Sun reports.

Army chief who exposed election rigging in Ekiti and Osun state now Army's Dir of Intelligence

According to Sahara Reporters, the Army Chief who exposed the Ekiti & Osun state election rigging, Capt Sagir Koli is now the new Army Director of Intelligence.

Igbo Elder Urges Igbos To Support Buhari

The Igbo World Union (IWU) has urged Igbos to give their maximum support to President Muhammadu Buhari.

The president has not been popular with the people of the south east who have been agitating for an independent Biafra state. The arrest and continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra has also deteriorated the perception of Igbos concerning the president.

Leadership reports that His imperial Majesty, Prof Mishak Nnata who is the president of IWU urged igbos to support the president who he said has good plans for the people. He said the aspiration of the Igbos

Central bank lifts ban on Foreign Currency deposits into Domiciliary Accounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the ban on foreign currency deposits into domiciliary accounts. The directive was given late yesterday and banks began communicating with their customers late last night.

GTBank shared this email;
We are pleased to inform you that you can now make Foreign Currency Cash deposits into your GTBank

Celebration In Bayelsa State As (PDP's) Dickson Gets Re-elected

Bayelsans have trooped out on the streets of the state capital, Yenagoa, to celebrate the re-election of Governor Seriake Dickson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for another term of four years.

Party time for PDP supporters in the state. Photo credit: Michael Obasa

Dickson, 49, won seven out of the eight local governments in the election defeating his closest rival, Chief Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after a keenly contested election.

All roads led to the Government House, Yenagoa as supporters of the PDP went to celebrate with the governor

Dickson scored a total of 134,998 votes to beat  Sylva, who scored 86,852 votes in the supplementary

Swansea shocked, Chelsea through

Premier League Swansea City fell victims to the first major giant-killing of the FA Cup third round on Sunday when they lost 3-2 away to League Two (fourth tier) side Oxford United.
Chelsea, fielding a near full-strength team, came through their home tie with League One Scunthorpe by two goals to nil and Tottenham Hotspur needed a controversial late penalty by Harry Kane to draw 2-2 at home to Leicester City. There were more than 50 league positions between the clubs at the Kassam Stadium, where Oxford came from behind to lead 3-1 after Ecuador international Jefferson Montero had put Swansea ahead. Liam Sercombe equalised from a penalty just before halftime and two goals in 10 minutes soon after the interval from Kemar Roofe put the home side in sight of victory.
Bafetimbi Gomis pulled one back for the Welsh club, who had made 10 changes from their last Premier League game, but Oxford held on.
"I thought the performance was outstanding, it was always going to be a difficult game against a Premier

Femi Adesina - Evidence abound Buhari loves Igbos

Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina says contrary to popular belief, there are many evidences to show that President Buhari loves the Igbos in Nigeria. He stated this in an interview he had with Radio continental on Friday January 8th 

"When the President ran for political office in 2003, who was his running mate? Dr Chuba Okadigbo. And in 2007? Chief Edwin Ume-Ezeoke. If he hated Igbos would he run with them? That shows you the respect and the regard he has for Igbos, it was political reality that compelled him to come south-west in 2011 and in 2015. Let me tell you a story.

Blind Prophet Releases 2016 Prophecy About Buhari and APC

Prophet Muyideen Kasali, the general overseer of the Hour of Mercy Prayer Ministry, has unveiled some of his prophecies for the year 2016. Kasali who is a blind prophet warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against mismanaging the electoral success it at­tained in the 2015 general election, Daily Sun reports.

According to him, the APC after becoming too proud and drunk with success would eventually crumble at the federal level and the party would eventually split into four.
He said: “This year, 2016, would be a year of many political crises. APC would split into four groups,

Boko Haram in the north- east has now been degraded militarily - Buhari

President Buhari has insisted that the war against Boko Haram is being won by the Nigerian Military as "Boko Haram and insurgency in the north- east has now been degraded militarily".

Buhari stated this during the Interdenominational Church service to mark the 2016 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day at the National Christian Centre, Abuja yesterday January 10th.

He was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

“The armed forces contribute and represent one of the most patriotic institutions in the land playing a leading role in nation building. It diligently attends to their traditional duty of defending and protecting our territorial integrity. Their remarkable efforts in particular at this time in combating insurgency in the north-east is greatly appreciated by the Nigerian people. Boko Haram and insurgency in the north- east has now been degraded militarily; the insurgents no longer hold territory and can no longer launch military style attacks as they had done in the past.’’he said

Protest In Oromo, Ethiopia - Security Forces Kill 140

About 140 people have been killed in Ethiopia’s Oromo state after security forces launched an attack during anti-government protests.

According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), Ethiopian forces killed at least 140 people and wounded many more in what “may be the biggest crisis to hit Ethiopia since the 2005 election violence.” The rights group’s new estimate is nearly twice the death toll it estimated last month.

HRW disclosed this on Friday, January 8. The figures quoted by the organization are far beyond what the government has confirmed.
The government has only confirmed five deaths since the protests began in November.

Human Rights Watch spokesman Felix Horne said that Ethiopian forces are treating demonstrators and

FACE OF THE WEEK - BLESSING AUDREY NNAEMEKA

 Naijafrolic.blogspot.com embarked on a programme weekly known as face of the week. Entries were received from peeps and an online voting was conducted.

Miss Blessing Audrey Nnaemeka emerged the face of the week for its1st Edition. See her details after the cut...

Wole Soyinka Spotted at the premier of MTNF-sponsored Wakaa the musical stage play

Award winning literary icon, Prof. Wole Soyinka was one of the top dignitaries who attended the premier of Wakaa the musical stage play held at Muson centre last Tuesday. The play is one of the two notable stage plays sponsored by MTN Foundation as part of its efforts in advancing theatre and performing arts in Nigeria, the second being Kakadu the musical.

The two plays which commenced December 28 and ended January 3, 2016 had a throng of musical drama enthusiasts and a host of celebrities to feed their eyes and crack their ribs. And the plays left them with no

See WhyMikel-Hiddink work so well for Chelsea

 
Goal investigate what's going right for the Nigeria midfielder since the Dutch coach replaced Jose Mourinho at Chelsea In the 18 matches that John Obi Mikel has played under Chelsea ’s interim coach Guus Hiddink over two sessions, the Blues are yet to lose, winning 15 and drawing three.

Key French ISIS jihadist jailed for 15yrs in absentia, While 6 other militants sent to prison

A French member of Islamic State has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years in jail. Salim Benghalem, who has been linked to last year’s Charlie Hebdo attacks, is believed to be in Syria with the jihadist group and is subject to an international arrest warrant.  Six other individuals, the majority of whom returned from Syria and Iraq to France, were given prison sentences of between six and nine years.

Thirty-five-year-old Benghalem, who is still at large, is believed to have had links to Said and Cherif Kouachi who carried out the terror attacks on the headquarters of the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine in Paris on January 7, 2015. French intelligence also believe he is a key figure within Islamic State (IS, formerly

Bishop David Oyedepo Of Winners Chapel Retires? SEE WHO TOOK OVER

It seems the General Overseer and founder of Living Faith worldwide Bishop Oyedepo is set to retire from active service.

The church popularly known as Winners Chapel is about to witness a change of baton as the first son of Oyedepo, David Oyedepo Jnr is set to take over the leadership of the church from his father Bishop Oyedepo who has been at the helms of affair of the church since inception come Sunday, January 10.

(NEW MUSIC) Livingstar - Oluwa Is My Power

So many peeps worship Babaaláwo for protection, fame & material things...Livingstar starts the new year with an upbeat good to go reality music titled "Oluwa Is My Power".

"Oluwa Is My Power" is a gospel tune centered on his experiences from grass to grace. its' a lovely tune worth listening to, with an amazing adlibs done by x-tacy. Download & share below...

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COOL!!! Angela Simmons stuns in figure hugging black velvet dress

The reality star looked amazing in a velvet tight dress and Louboutin heels at the promotion of 'Growing Up Hip Hop' held at Sirius XM Radio Studios on Thursday.

Daredevil falls 100ft to his death after hot air balloon stunt goes wrong

A French slackliner, jumper and wingsuiter named Tancrede Melet, accidentally fell more than 100ft to his death while getting ready to perform with a hot air balloon on Tuesday January 5th. According to his colleagues, the tragic event which happened in Drome, France occurred while he was tightrope walking between two hot air balloons. He fell while being suspended at the basket at arm's length. see more photos after the cut...

LMAO...Youths of Ogogoro community in Rivers state bury PDP flag

Youths of Ogogoro community of Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers defected from PDP to APC yesterday January 7th and decided to bury PDP's flag to signify the death of the party in their community.

Reuben Abati; Davido, Baby Mamas & Other Stories

“What a relief, my friend!”
“What are you relieved about?”
“It is this David Adeleke and Sophia Momodu soap opera”.
“I tell you. It is a perfect subject for a good home video. But what is your own?”
“No. Nothing. I am just relieved that the parties involved have agreed to let peace reign”
“This will be about the third time I would hear of that matter being resolved.”
“Well, I think the Momodus and the Adelekes should just spare us. They should not forget there is a child involved. They have suddenly made Imade Adeleke, the most famous victim of Baby Mama-Baby Papa palaver in Nigeria. Both Davido and Sophia and their supporters’ clubs should please protect the baby, and not make her a poster child for that kind of subject.”
“But me, I am enjoying the story oh.”
“Of course, too many sadists in our land enjoy other people’s misery.”

See what a woman did to her 9 year old housemaid in Lagos

9 year old Chinwendu Precious is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Lagos after her madam, 26 year old Ifeoma Mbakwe poured hot water on her for failing to carry out an instruction at their Alagbado residence in Lagos on December 27th 2015. PM News reports that Mbakwe who hails from Anambra state has been arrested and is currently in police custody.

Ivie Omoregie: Before You Sign That Employment Contract, Here Are a Few Key Clauses to Note

 

As an employee, one of the prerequisites to having some sort of assurance in a particular organisation is the Employment Contract. However, in a country such as Nigeria where unemployment is rife, and hunger is real, many job-seekers do not wish to “rock the boat” before gaining proper entry into an establishment. It is unlikely for a newly employed person, who has been job hunting for at least seven years, to negotiate any aspect of the Employment Contract and it is because of the high rate of unemployment that many employers choose to take advantage by enforcing onerous terms on their employees.

An Employment Contract, also known as Employment Agreement is a binding document which sets out the obligations and expectations of the parties, purportedly minimising future disputes.

A deeper look into the Labour Sector in Nigeria will reveal that the applicability of the Labour Act is

Photos: Feyenoord footballers angrily kicking & hitting each other during training

Feyernoord, one of Holland's most popular clubs took advantage of their league's winter break and sent the squad to a winter training camp in Albufeira, Portugal but teammates Miquel Nelom and Tonny Vilhena have risked disciplinary action from the club after a fight broke out between the pair during a training drill on Thursday. The players could be seen furiously punching and kicking each other with metallic stud boots while teammates and coaches tried to separate them. See more photos after the cut...

“I Never Went To A University…So What Is Your Excuse?” – This Folorunsho Alakija’s Speech Will Get You Fired Up For 2016

Folorunsho Alakija is the richest self-made woman in Africa and one of just two female billionaires on the continent.
In an address to students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) during a United Nations’ International Youths Day, the CEO of Famfa Oil challenged the students to dream big and work hard.
Below is her speech:
“I come from Ikorodu, Lagos state. I am married to a dashing young lawyer of 70 years of age and we have four grown up gentlemen and grandchildren. It has not been a rag to riches fairytale. It has not been an overnight phenomenon like some cases which you find here and there all over the world.