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You’re sexy and sick — Regina Daniels’ friends tease her while hospitalized. (video)

Wife to Billionaire, Regina Daniels-Nwoko is currently in a hospital in Germany following reports that she fell ill…. but her friends who were beside her ‘sick bed’, believes she still looks glam, even while being hospitalized.

Yesterday, a few IG blogs reported that Regina was rushed to the hospital after she fell ill, but it appears in the new year, as she tried to make a new year video for her fans across the world.

But rather than allow her make her video in peace, her friends began to tease her and one even stated that she still looks sexy despite being sick.

Watch the video below;

Pope Francis apologizes for slapping woman’s hand

Pope Francis has apologized for slapping a woman’s hand as he greeted pilgrims at the Vatican on New Year’s Eve.

Recall that the viral video showed a woman grabbing his hand and yanking him towards her. The upset Pope slapped the woman’s hand in an attempt to extricate himself. (Read HERE)

In his new year message, the pope admitted that he also loses his patience sometimes. He referred to the act as being a bad example.

Pope Francis said;

“Women are sources of life. Yet they are continually insulted, beaten, raped, forced to prostitute themselves and to suppress the life they bear in the womb.”

“Every form of violence inflicted upon a woman is a blasphemy against God, who was born of a woman.

“I apologise for the bad example yesterday … sometimes even I lose patience.”

Apostle Suleman Unveils New Year 2020 Prophetic Declaration

Apostle Suleman

Apostle Johnson Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) has prophesied that the new year shall be a year of greater glory and greater works.

In a tweet on his handle, the clergyman also predicted that helpers will come to people from every part of the World.

In his words ;

“This year 2020 shall be your year of greater glory and greater works…you will become an institution..your sorrow shall be turned to joy(John 16.20)..you shall enjoy peace on every side…helpers will come to you from everywhere in Jesus name..happy new year,”

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Releases 2020 Prophecies

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's prophecies

Popular Clergyman, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has declared 2020 ‘the year of perfection’.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome made this declaration at Christ Embassy’s cross-over night in Lagos, where Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a former President of Liberia was present.

His declarations;

2020 YOUR YEAR OF PERFECTION

WALK IN PERFECTION ALL THE DAYS IN 2020 IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

The Man of God, Pastor Chris has declared the year 2020 as the year of Perfection! Tune in now and get the direction for the year 2020…

There are harvests and there are great harvests, what has just been launched in the Spirit is called ”Great Harvest”, this is the hour of the great harvest.-Pastor Chris. Happy New Year 2020, our Year of PERFECTION!

Actress Ronke Tiamiyu apologizes for posting a video of herself masturbating on Snapchat on New Year’s eve

Nollywood actress and former Beauty Queen, Ronke Tiamiyu has apologized for mistakenly sharing a video of herself jerking off on Snapchat on the last day of 2019.

Ronke who admitted that it wasn’t quite a good start for the new year, said she had no intentions of posting such video. She also disclosed that a Snapchat error made some people see it quite longer.

See her post below;

Princess Shyngle and her curves cause a stir in Pennsylvania

Popular Actress, Princess Shyngle shared a new photo of herself in Pennsylvania but what most people noticed was the person who was focused on staring at her curvy backside.

The slim-waist actress had on a bodysuit that hugged her curves. A woman passing by was seen turning to stare at Shyngle at the time the photo was taken and Instagram users commented on it.

See the photo below ;

Pastors need to stop giving New Year predictions, many don’t come true – Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri

Social media critic, Reno Omokri, has once again left social media buzzing after he stated that pastors need to stop giving New Year predictions as it undermines the faith of believers.

As the New Year begins, many people have already set expectations for what they year should and would bring for them. As is known with religious leaders, some pastor have already started making predictions about how the year 2020 is going to turn out. To these set of people, Reno has some ‘Reno Nuggets’ as is always the case with him.

He recently took to his Twitter account to explain why pastors need to stop giving New Year predictions. According to him, most of these predictions don’t come true and it affects the faith of believers.

He tweeted: “I really wish pastors would stop giving New Year predictions. Many of them don’t come true. And many of those that do come true are so vague they could have referred to anyone. It undermines believers’s faith and, frankly are not necessary.”

Watch how Pope Francis smacked a woman’s hand to free himself from her grip

Leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has been captured angrily smacking the hands of a woman who gripped his hands as he was happily greeting children and pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday.

The pope, 83, was seen making his way to the Nativity scene at the center of Vatican City when a woman grabbed his hand and drew him towards her as he tried to walk away from the crowd.

He became visibly upset and slapped the woman’s hand in an attempt to free himself from the woman’s grip, even as he angrily shouted at the unknown woman.

It’s unclear what the woman was trying to tell the Pope but she made a sign of the cross before she reached for his hand.

See the video below;

Thank you for letting God use you to bless the World – Tonto Dikeh sends special birthday message to Pastor Fatoyinbo

Tonto Dikeh sends

Controversial actress, Tonto Dikeh has sent special wishes to COZA Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo who is a year older today.

In a series of posts on Instagram, Tonto Dikeh wrote, ‘Thank You for teaching me God’s Grace. Thank you for making the Word of God and the Kingdom of God look so Admirable. Thank you for letting God use you to bless the World. Thank You PB, I Celebrate you Sir. Happy birthday Sir’.

In another post, she wrote, ‘Happy birthday PB. Happy birthday to My Pastor. A True custodian of The word of God. A Man after Gods own heart. A leader, An Archer. I Celebrate you today and Always. We love you PB BUT WE KNOW GOD LOVES YOU MORE. May God always Shower you with his Grace, Blessings, Protection and Wealth’.

How I Helped Robbers In Foiled Abuja Bank Robbery – Bank Staff

Foiled Abuja Bank Robbery

Days after a failed bank robbery attack occured in Mbappe, a surburb in Abuja which led to arrest of the armed robbers, a Customer Service Officer of a first generation bank in Abuja, Larry Ehizo has revealed to the police how he got involved in the bank robbery.

While parading the bank official at the FCT police command headquarters, the 30-year-old bank official, Larry disclosed that the mastermind of the robbery, one Ernest, who is at large, had threatened to kill him, his girlfriend and his family if he did not help him and his gang members to rob the bank.

Larry, a graduate of University of Abuja added that he drove the five robbers into the bank premises in his vehicle.

“I met a friend (Ernest) in November and we had a discussion where we used to hang out and I said something after he complained about our services in the bank and we almost got into a serious argument and I told him that the only thing he would do is get angry and maybe not bank again with us. He said he was going to hurt someone and I told him not to do that. That the highest he can do is to do that or maybe rob the bank to make them feel bad.

“I did not know he had that on record and he used that to threaten that after some time that I must take the people that he would bring into the bank. He threatened my family, myself and even the people around me. Even my girlfriend. After that, I was afraid to go to the police because he said even if I go to the police that he had already informed his colleagues and because he is a cultist and he said that anything I get after that I should take it.

“That is when he brought them. I still begged him and he went as far as my family house and threatened to kill them. He now brought them on that day that I should take them in and tell them what to do.

“He even followed to the bank but escaped when they caught them. He insisted I take my car to take them inside the place and that was the only thing I was supposed to do and leave the rest for them to do. The person is at large. His name is Ernest.

“I didn’t report to the police because of the threat. He actually brought his fellow cultists to my house and threatened me and my girlfriend that I must take them. He said he was going to give them N7 million. He said I was going to get 20 per cent and I told him I did not want anything.

He said I must collect it. I am a Customer Service Officer. I have been with the bank for over two years. If I had gone to the police I would not have been here talking now. Members of my family also would not be. He knows my family house and knows where I stay personally at Mpape.

He waited to see when we entered inside and he immediately called me and I did everything out of fear of not dying and not having anyone dying because of me. Ernest is a customer at the bank. He comes around. There is a place I go to hang out in Mpape. He is a barman there. He sells drinks.

On normal situations, we have sat down to have drinks. We discussed football, family and how to move forward. He is a barman”.

However, one of the suspects who was arrested by the police on Saturday, a 24-year-old Princewill Obinna stressed that he was assured by Larry and Ernest, the mastermind that the operation would be an in and out operation.

‘I was among those people that robbed the bank. It happened that Mr Larry invited us. Mr Ernest met us and told us there is a job we wanted to do but he would connect us to the person that had the work. I asked him who the person. So he called me and introduced us to Mr Larry, who told us that there is an event that he wants us to carry out that Ernest has been troubling him. That if only we can successfully do it, that he and Ernest have the background and survey, that they are going to guide us. That it is going to be stressless (sic) and that within some minutes we are going to wrap up the deal.

“I said what was the deal about and he said it was a bank. I was shocked and said I have never done such before. He said we should not worry that there is a vehicle that is tinted and nobody would see us and that everyone would be okay. He asked if I know some persons that can help us and I said I had friends that come around and they said okay. They also never wanted to do it but we all agreed at the end of the day. That is how we came to find ourselves there.

“The message came to me on Tuesday and the operation was on Saturday. So we were just thinking about what they told us that it would be easy and they would give us money. They promised to give us N7 million to share. I coordinated the other boys. The ammunition we took there was a local pistol that our late friend (robber who was shot) brought. He said he would be the one to stand at the gate and that I should hold this one and threaten the Mobile man” he said

New music video debunks the rumors that Mercy & Ike got married

A new music video has debunked the rumors that former Big Brother Naija housemates, Mercy, and Ike got married.

Recall that some weeks ago, it was reported that the fellow reality star, Omashola announced that the reality stars got married traditionally.

Although Mercy had announced that she is single, some of her fans still doubted her words.

Now in a new music video released by singer cum dancer, MC Galaxy, the two reality stars have been shown acting a marriage scene.

Watch the video below:

Maureen Esisi announces she’s single on Instagram after the end of her marriage to actor Blossom Chukwujekwu

Maureen Esisi announces

Maureen Esisi, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu has announced she is single following the end of their three-year-old marriage.

She took to Instagram to announce that she is ‘Single’ in a post which she also wrote: ‘#NoManners2020.’

Maureen Esisi and Blossom Chukwujekwu, who both got married in 2016 have since gone their separate ways.

I got suicidal, the bad part about it was that I told no one – Alex unusual makes shocking confession

Asogwa Alexandra Amuche Sandra commonly referred to as Alex unusual has taken to Instagram to make a series of shocking confessions.

In what she tagged her ‘confession’, the BBnaija 2018 housemate revealed how she almost took her own life because things were not going the way she wanted.

The reality star went further to also disclose how she found love 3 times and lost it 3 times in 2019.

See her post below:

In a previous post, I asked that questions that needed answers be dropped and My oh my ?!!!!! A lot of questions ?, I didn’t know where to start typing from so I made a video answering it all ?. To be dropped soon. #atmytime ……………. By the way, I have a confession and as we round up the year let’s do something shall we? We’ll call it CONFESSIONS. What’s your confession for 2019….so I’ll start:
My confession for 2019………..

1: At some point, I had a lot going on, I got suicidal, the bad part about it was that I told no one. I only ran away. Thanks to God, I realized that wasn’t and will never be an option. #suicideisnottheanswer …………….

2: At another point, something terrible happened and I was down to 16 thousand naira only. I thought my life was over but guess what, I survived, I never thought less of myself or took a wrong route to come out if it. I never accepted less and I moved forward. #fallandgetbackup

3: I found love 3 times and lost it 3 times then I locked it up and threw the key away ?. #lifeofalex ………….. 4: My vow to protect my happiness was one of my best decisions and it saved me. #itsaboutme …………, Few more confessions but I’ll save it for my book. ?? What’s your confession? #confession2019 #ownyourtruth

Man claims Naira Marley won’t make heaven, he Quickly reacts

Naira Marley vows

Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola also known as Naira Marley has reacted to a tweet claiming he wont make heaven.

The controversial “Soapy” crooner reacted to a post by twitter user with the handle, @Calabar_Sheriff which showed Naira Marley topping his list of Nigerians who will not make heaven.

The singer who recently had a packed concert at Eko hotel was not in the mood for long talk as he wrote, “But why me?”

Other people on the list include former Big brother house mate Tacha, president Buhari and Speed Darlington.

See the exchange below ;

Comedian Bovi says he will declare Marlians & Titans terrorist organisations if he is president

Nigerian comedian, Bovi has said he would declare Marlians and Titans as terrorist organisations if elected as president of Nigeria.

Marlians are fans of controversial singer, Naira Marley while Titans are fans of former BBNaija housemate, Tacha Akide.

Tacha and Naira Marley are arguably part of the most talked about celebrities in year 2019, as a result of their strong fan base.

Bovi’s declaration came during a question and answer segment on Instagram, as he told his fans to ask him any question.

A fan responded by asking about the first thing he’ll do if elected the president.

In his response, Bovi said: “ Declare Marlians and Titans as terrorist organisations.”

Actress, Mercy Aigbe marks 42nd birthday (photos)

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe turns forty-two, with the new year and to mark the special day, she shared some photos on her Instagram page.

Sharing the photos, she appreciated God for her life’s journey so far… she wrote ;

“If I had 10,000 tongues it won’t be enough ????Where and how do I even begin to count how you blessed me in 2019? Even tho I am undeserving, Jehovah you showed me too much love! … Who am I that you are this mindful of me ABBA FATHER! … you elevated my status and blessed me even beyond my expectations…

“Ajoke aiye, Agbanilagbatan, Aribirabata, Oyigiyigi, Covenant Keeping God! Jehovah Overdo, Oba ti o kan okuta igun ipile aiye, God of Yesterday, Today and Forever, Aleselewi, Alewilese …. Papa I return all glory, honor and adoration to your holy name ? Happy birthday to me once again and HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! This 2020 shall be our year of heaven on earth in Jesus Name!”

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Man narrates how he ended up in the hospital after the engagement ring he bought to propose with got stuck on his finger

Man narrates

A man has shared the hilarious story of how he ended up in a hospital after the engagement ring he bought to propose to his girlfriend with got stuck on his finger for hours.

@TheCharlesIsidi said he spent so much money getting the ring. When he got home, he brought it out to admire it, then slipped it onto his pinky finger. When it was time to remove it, it refused to come off and his finger began swelling.

He tried several methods but nothing worked so he had to be taken to the hospital at about 12 midnight. At the hospital, he was told he’d have to lose the expensive ring he bought with most of his salary.

The ring was eventually cut because that was the only way to get it off.

Twitter users were amused by the story.

Read full story below;

Pastor Adeboye 2020 Prophecies (video)

Pastor Adeboye 2020 Prophecies

Pastor Adeboye 2020 Prophecies has been released.

The General Overseer The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) listed incidents that would happen in the New Year, during the cross over service at the Redemption Camp in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria.

Pastor Adeboye said that 2020 is going to be a year of series of joy and series of victory.

Pastor Adeboye 2020 Propheciess

He, however, warned that there will be a year of series of battles.

The renowned pastor called on Nigerians to pray for the nation, while announcing the annual RCCG fasting and prayers will begin January 11.

On the international scene, the clergyman said earthquakes and volcanoes will erupt. This, he claimed, is as a result of an increase in sin.

In his words, “sin is becoming more rampant.”
The RCCG General Overseer also prophesied that there will be change of government all around the world.

According to him, some will be peaceful, while others won’t.

Watch Pastor Adeboye releasing his prophetic declaration for the year 2020:

MFM Pastor Olukoya 2020 Prophesies About Nigeria, Leaders

Pastor Olukoya 2020 Prophesies

The founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr. Daniel Olukoya, has released 31 prophecies for the year 2020.

Olukoya, who tagged 2020 as the ‘year of Revival and New Glory, urged Nigerians to pray because the year would be messy and confusing.

According to him, many leaders would be shifted away.

Here are the prophecies below:

1. 2020 is a year where disobedience to God would yield terrible result that no deliverance can reverse.

2. More than any other year the enemy plans to bring the dog spirit (strange sexual perversions).

3. Year where round the clock prayers are needed against national restlessness.

4. This year impatience would lure many Into strange marriages.

5. A year not only to take back what the enemy has stolen but for you to occupy new territories.

6. Hot prayers are required in 2020.

7. This year would be messy and confusing.

8. Year when some many leaders would be shifted away.

9. A year where all things many have planted and watered in the past years would now begin to produce fruits.

10. Year where many who have endured season of darkness and delay would sing their song and dance their dance.

11. Year of returns of long time prodigals.

12. Year we must return to our accient landmark ( holiness and righteousness.

13. Year of perfection for vision.

14. Year of positive and negative harvest.

15. Extra ordinary and sacrificial giving would yield powerful result this year.

16. 2020 would be an up and down year.

17. Year that the Lord shall tear in pieces kingdom of those boasting against him.

18. Season where that which that has delayed the blessing of God’s children shall be dashed to pieces.

19. Resurrection power would bring back dry bones.

20. The lord would bring fresh start for a lot of people.

21. The lord would bring fresh start for a lot of people.

22. Year for rewriting negative family history.

23. Year of aggressive prayers against voices from foundation.

24. Year of unbelievable answers to prayers.

25. Year of it can only be God testimonies.

26. Year where many captives would divorce their chains.

27. Year for consistently deploying the blood of Jesus.

28. Year when the Lord shall dash to pieces kingdom of evil rulers.

29. Many families shall climb to a new height of victory.

30. Year when sins must be more sensitive to heaven frequencies.

31. Food supplies from the kingdom of herod shall be cut off.

How Tacha and TeeBillz had a messy fight before they split

Simply Tacha recently released a statement revealing that she’s ending her management relationship with TeeBillz.

The reality TV star made this known via her Instagram page on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. According to her, they ended the relationship in a mutual manner. For Tacha, she is thankful for all the opportunities she had while working together with Tee Billz.

“It is pertinent to note that both parties myself and Billz Vision had an amicable resolution on this and appreciate each other for the opportunity of working together. We would, therefore, want the general public to respect our decision herein and take note of the same,” part of the statement reads.

Fresh reports is now alleging that though both parties claim the split is mutual, but they actually had a brutal fight that resulted in the split.

SDK reports that all is not well between both parties, stating that Tee Billz got a full dose of Tacha penultimate week after he advised and cautioned her for something she did but she insulted the living daylights out of him. The report read;

Insiders allege that Tunji Balogun a.k.a Teebilz (who picked up Tacha and decided to manage her when she got out of BBNaija house and faced rejection because of her attitude) got a dose of Tacha last week when he offered advice and cautioned her for something she did and she went South on him and insulted the living daylights out of him….

They say Teebilz threatened to drop her and Tacha immediately informed him that she was no longer Interested in working with him hence this press release.

They whisper that Teebilz is shocked and disappointed in Tacha but may not come out to say what happened because he was warned but decided to take the risk…….

I will stand down in 2023 — Buhari says in new year letter to Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he will leave office in 2023 and won’t contest in any future elections.

Buhari in his New year letter to Nigerians, released by the Presidency at 6AM today, Wednesday 1st of January, said; .

“I will be standing down in 2023 and will not be available in any future elections. But I am determined to help strengthen the electoral process both in Nigeria and across the region, where several ECOWAS members go to the polls this year,” he said.

The letter was titled ‘A Letter from the President at New Year’, which was personally signed by him. The president stated stated that fighting corruption, improving the economy and combating insecurity would remain the planks of his regime in the new year.

Read the full letter below;

My Dear Compatriots,

NIGERIA’S DECADE

Today marks a new decade. It is a time of hope, optimism and fresh possibilities. We look forward as a nation to the 2020s as the opportunity to build on the foundations we have laid together on security, diversification of our economy and taking on the curse of corruption. These are the pledges on which I have been twice elected President and remain the framework for a stable, sustainable and more prosperous future.

Elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. I salute the commitment of the millions who voted in peace last February and of those leaders who contested for office vigorously but fairly, submitting to the authority of the electorate, the Independent National Electoral Commission and judicial process. I understand very well the frustrations our system has in the past triggered. I will be standing down in 2023 and will not be available in any future elections. But I am determined to help strengthen the electoral process both in Nigeria and across the region, where several ECOWAS members go to the polls this year.

As Commander-in-Chief, my primary concern is the security of the nation and the safety of our citizens. When I assumed office in May 2015 my first task was to rally our neighbours so that we could confront Boko Haram on a coordinated regional basis. Chaos is not a neighbour any of us hope for.

We have been fighting on several fronts: violent extremists, cultists and organised criminal networks. It has not been easy. But as we are winning the war, we also look to the challenge of winning the peace, the reconstruction of lives, communities and markets. The North East Development Commission will work with local and international stakeholders to help create a new beginning for the North East.

The Federal Government will continue to work with State Governors, neighbouring states and our international partners to tackle the root causes of violent extremism and the networks that help finance and organise terror. Our security forces will receive the best training and modern weaponry, and in turn will be held to the highest standards of professionalism, and respect for human rights. We will use all the human and emerging technological resources available to tackle kidnapping, banditry and armed robbery.

The new Ministry of Police Affairs increased recruitment of officers and the security reforms being introduced will build on what we are already delivering. We will work tirelessly at home and with our allies in support of our policies to protect the security of life and property. Our actions at all times will be governed by the rule of law. At the same time, we shall look always to engage with all well-meaning leaders and citizens of goodwill to promote dialogue, partnership and understanding.

We need a democratic government that can guarantee peace and security to realise the full potential of our ingenious, entrepreneurial and hard-working people. Our policies are designed to promote genuine, balanced growth that delivers jobs and rewards industry. Our new Economic Advisory Council brings together respected and independent thinkers to advise me on a strategy that champions inclusive and balanced growth, and above all fight poverty and safeguard national economic interests.

As we have sat down to celebrate with friends and family over this holiday season, for the first time in a generation our food plates have not all been filled with imports of products we know can easily be produced here at home. The revolution in agriculture is already a reality in all corners of the country. New agreements with Morocco, Russia and others will help us access on attractive terms the inputs we need to accelerate the transformation in farming that is taking place.

A good example of commitment to this inclusive growth is the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the creation of the National Action Committee to oversee its implementation and ensure the necessary safeguards are in place to allow us to fully capitalise on regional and continental markets.

The joint land border security exercise currently taking place is meant to safeguard Nigeria’s economy and security. No one can doubt that we have been good neighbours and good citizens. We have been the helpers and shock-absorbers of the sub-region but we cannot allow our well-planned economic regeneration plans to be sabotaged. As soon as we are satisfied that the safeguards are adequate, normal cross-border movements will be resumed.

Already, we are making key infrastructure investments to enhance our ease of doing business. On transportation, we are making significant progress on key roads such as the Second Niger Bridge, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway and the Abuja – Kano highway. 2020 will also see tangible progress on the Lagos to Kano Rail line. Through Executive Order 007, we are also using alternative funding programmes in collaboration with private sector partners to fix strategic roads such as the Apapa-Oworonshoki Express way. Abuja and Port Harcourt have new international airport terminals, as will Kano and Lagos in 2020. When completed, all these projects will positively impact business operations in the country. These projects are not small and do not come without some temporary disruption; we are doing now what should have been done a long time ago. I thank you for your patience and look forward to the dividends that we and future generations will long enjoy.

Power has been a problem for a generation. We know we need to pick up the pace of progress. We have solutions to help separate parts of the value chain to work better together. In the past few months, we have engaged extensively with stakeholders to develop a series of comprehensive solutions to improve the reliability and availability of electricity across the country. These solutions include ensuring fiscal sustainability for the sector, increasing both government and private sector investments in the power transmission and distribution segments, improving payment transparency through the deployment of smart meters and ensuring regulatory actions maximise service delivery.

We have in place a new deal with Siemens, supported by the German government after German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited us in Abuja, to invest in new capacity for generation, transmission and distribution. These projects will be under close scrutiny and transparency – there will be no more extravagant claims that end only in waste, theft and mismanagement.

The next 12 months will witness the gradual implementation of these actions, after which Nigerians can expect to see significant improvement in electricity service supply reliability and delivery. Separately, we have plans to increase domestic gas consumption. In the first quarter of 2020, we will commence work on the AKK gas pipeline, OB3 Gas pipeline and the expansion of the Escravos – Lagos Pipeline.

While we look to create new opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing and other long neglected sectors, in 2020 we will also realise increased value from oil and gas, delivering a more competitive, attractive and profitable industry, operating on commercial principles and free from political interference. Just last week, we were able to approve a fair framework for the USD10 billion expansion of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, which will increase exports by 35 percent, restore our position as a world leader in the sector and create thousands of jobs. The Amendment of the Deep Offshore Act in October signalled our intention to create a modern, forward-looking industry in Nigeria. I am confident that in 2020 we will be able to present a radical programme of reform for oil and gas that will excite investors, improve governance and strengthen protections for host communities and the environment.

We can expect the pace of change in technology only to accelerate in the decade ahead. Coupled with our young and vibrant population, this offers huge opportunities if we are able to harness the most productive trends and tame some of the wilder elements. This is a delicate balance with which many countries are struggling. We are seeking an informed and mature debate that reflects our rights and responsibilities as citizens in shaping the boundaries of how best to allow technology to benefit Nigeria.

During my Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2019, I promised to lay the enduring foundations for taking a hundred million Nigerians out of mass poverty over the next 10 years. Today I restate that commitment. We shall continue reforms in education, health care and water sanitation. I have met international partners such as GAVI, the vaccine alliance, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation who support our social welfare programmes. I will continue to work with State and Local Governments to make sure that these partnerships deliver as they should. Workers will have a living wage and pensioners will be looked after. We are steadily clearing pensions and benefits arrears neglected for so long.

The new Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development will consolidate and build on the social intervention schemes and will enhance the checks and balances necessary for this set of programmes to succeed for the long term.

I am able to report that the journey has already begun with the passage and signing into law of the 2020 Appropriation Act. As the new decade dawns, we are ready to hit the ground running. Let me pay tribute to the Ninth National Assembly who worked uncommonly long hours to make sure that the 2020 budget scrutiny is both thorough and timely. The close harmony between the Executive and Legislature is a sharp contrast to what we have experienced in the recent past, when the Senate kept the previous budget for 7 months without good reason just to score cheap political points thereby disrupting the budgetary processes and overall economic development plans.

Our policies are working and the results will continue to show themselves more clearly by the day. Nigeria is the most tremendous, can-do market, offering extraordinary opportunities and returns. Investors can look forward with confidence not only to an increasing momentum of change but also to specific incentives, including our new visa-on-arrival policy.

They can also be certain of our unshakeable commitment to tackle corruption. As we create an environment that allows initiative, enterprise and hard work to thrive, it is more important than ever to call out those who find the rule of law an inconvenience, or independent regulation an irritation. We are doing our part here in Nigeria. We will continue to press our partners abroad to help with the supply side of corruption and have received some encouragement. We expect more funds stolen in the past to be returned to us and they will be ploughed back into development with all due transparency.

This is a joint initiative. Where our policies have worked best, it has been because of the support of ordinary Nigerians in their millions, numbers that even the most powerful of special interests cannot defy. I thank you for your support. Transition by its very nature carries with it change and some uncertainty along the way. I encourage you to be tolerant, law abiding and peace loving. This is a new year and the beginning of a new decade – the Nigerian Decade of prosperity and promise for Nigeria and for Africa.

To recapitulate, some of the projects Nigerians should expect to come upstream from 2020 include:

47 road projects scheduled for completion in 2020/21, including roads leading to ports;
Major bridges including substantial work on the Second Niger Bridge;
Completion of 13 housing estates under the National Housing Project Plan;
Lagos, Kano, Maiduguri and Enugu international airports to be commissioned in 2020;
Launching of an agricultural rural mechanisation scheme that will cover 700 local governments over a period of three years;
Launching of the Livestock Development Project Grazing Model in Gombe State where 200,000 hectares of land has been identified;
Training of 50,000 workers to complement the country’s 7,000 extension workers;
Commissioning of the Lagos – Ibadan and Itakpe – Warri rail lines in the first quarter;
Commencement of the Ibadan – Abuja and Kano – Kaduna rail lines also in the first quarter;
Further liberalisation of the power sector to allow businesses to generate and sell power;
Commencement of the construction of the Mambilla Power project by the first half of 2020; and
Commencement of the construction of the AKK gas pipeline, OB3 gas pipeline and the expansion of the Escravos – Lagos pipeline in the first quarter of 2020.
Thank you very much!

– President Muhammadu Buhari, State House, Abuja.

Police Parades Mpape Robbery Suspects

The Federal Capital Territory(FCT), police command Tuesday, paraded 27, suspected criminals including four bank robbers that robbed the first bank at Mpape, Abuja on December, 28.

The suspects Larry Ehizo, 30, Timothy JOE, 21, Princewill Obinna and Elijah David, are currently undergoing interrogation by the police.

Interestingly, Ehizo, happens to be a staff of the bank who not only connived with the robbers but also drove them in his car into the premises and eventually into banking hall.

To ensure their faces are not captured by the CCTV cameras mounted in the bank, Ehizo, provided the suspects with a black cloth with which they used to cover their faces.

According to him, the mastermind of the robbery, one Ernest, who is at large, had threatened to kill his family if he did not comply.

Items recovered from them include 4, locally fabricated pistols, 2 cutlasses, 2 daggers, one axe, one plier, one saw blade, one Peugeot 206 with registration number SBG 752FP.

Parading the suspects before newsmen, the FCT police commissioner, Bala Chiroma, said efforts were on to arrest other members of the gang who are on the run.

Naira Marley Floats Own Record Label, Signs Zinoleesky, Mohbad, Cblack & Fabian

Controversial singer, Naira Marley has departed his former record label, Moved Recorded to start his own record label, Marlian Music.

The new CEO made this announcement during his Marlian Fest show held recently at Eko Hotel signing Zinoleesky, Mohbad, Cblack and Fabian.

Naira Marley brought the four artists on stage during his show, and later in the day made it official on his social media page.

It was heard from an Insider that the signed artistes has been c0-habitating with Naira Marley even before the official signing and they already recorded loads of songs with the Marlian Music Imprint.

We can all recall than C Blvck and Naira Marley now have two songs together, namely; “Ogologo” and “Tingasa” off the LOL EP.

See Naira Marley’s Tweet Below:

To confirm the news, one of the artiste, Mohbad took to his Instagram story to show his gratitude to Naira Marley.

See what he posted below:-

Man cries out as he reveals what happened to the new IPhone 11 he Bought for N17k

Detty December has been ruined for a for a Nigerian man who spent the sum of N17,000 to purchase an Iphone 11 worth over 300,000

According to the aggrieved victim identified as Bassey Imoh, he had purchased an Iphone 11 at a roadside plaza for the sum of N17,000 only to get home and discover that the phone greets him “Welcome” and “Bye-Bye” when he switches the phone “ON” and “OFF” respectively.

See his tweet below ;

Iphone 11 wey ah just buy yesterday for plaza, Uyo..if i ON am e go tell me welcome two minutes later e go off by em self come tell me bye bye join..??? abeg people wey get Iphone11 na so de phone dey behave?? Because my 17,000 naira no fit go like that oooo????

Timi Dakolo tells followers to invest their money rather than use it to sow seeds at the request of their pastors

Popular Singer, Timi Dakolo has advised his followers to invest their money in profitable businesses rather than using it to sow seeds at the request of their pastors.

Timi added that God is not a money doubler and warned followers who may be deceived or feel cajoled by men of God to sow seeds in order to receive blessings.

In his words ;

“God’s blessing is not for sale” and they shouldn’t allow themselves to be “manipulated” by pastors.

See his posts below ;

Comedian Craze Clown shares before & after photo with his fiancee, Jojo

Comedian Craze Clown has revealed that the lady he proposed to yesterday has been with him on an 8-year journey.

Craze Clown proposed to his girlfriend @Jojowigs in a stylish way when they went out on a dinner date.

His excited girlfriend couldn’t hide her happiness as she flaunted the engagement ring he bought for her.

Sharing pictures to show that he and the lady have been together for years, Craze Clown wrote:

“It’s been an 8years journey to this point … We have a lot of stories to tell our kids wifey @jojowigs I Love You Thanks for calming my Craze”

His now fiancee also took to her Instagram page saying “I’m marrying my best friend”.

”Single and not searching” – BBNaija’s Mercy reveals it’s over between Ike and her

Big Brother Naija 2019 winner, Mercy Eke has seemingly confirmed the fears of many of her fans as she stylishly unveiled a new relationship status via her social media.

Mercy who has since not reacted to the trending rumor that she’d broken up with Ike Onyeama after it was discovered that they both unfollowed each other on the gram has now dropped a major hint via her snapchat account where she simply wrote ; ”Single and not searching”.

See screenshot below ;

Mercy and Ike started their love journey during the course of the BBnaija show and even when they were still in the house, their relationship had a rocky start because apparently, their personalities didn’t fit and fans of the show predicted their romance wouldn’t last.

However, they stunned their fans weeks ago after it appeared they’d tied the knot but now it seems everything has come crashing down…

First photos from Actor, Odunlade Adekola’s birthday party

Actor Odunlade Adekola has shared pictures from his birthday party on social media.

The actor has also been getting loads of congratulatory messages on social media from his fans and industry mates.

His colleague, Eniola Ajao shared:

“May Generations to come Call you blessed because you’re a blessing to many lives.

Thank you for all you do for all of US.
May all you’ve worked for never go down the drain. May your wisdom never run dry.

You will continue to bask in plenty. Favour all round will be your portion in life IJN. You will not die but live to fulfill God’s purpose for your life IJN.

KEEP FULFILLING PURPOSE SIR”.

See some photos below ;

Naira Marley given last chance to appear in court over alleged car theft

Controversial Rapper, Naira Marley has been given his last chance to appear in court over car theft charges levelled against him.

Chief Magistrate Tajudeen Elias who gave the order today December 31, said a bench warrant would be issued for the rapper’s arrest if he fails to appear before the court on January 14, 2020.

The singer is standing trial over an alleged car theft alongside his two brothers; Idris Fashola, 18; Babatunde Fashola, 24 and one Kunle Obere, 22.

The defendants who are facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, assault and obstructing the arrest of Naira Marley were first arraigned on December 16, but the rapper wasn’t present.

Three of the defendants were granted N500,000 bail with two sureties in like sum, as Mr Elias ordered the Investigative Police Officer (IPO) to produce Naira Marley in court today, December 31.

”May God Bless Your Mother” -Daniella Okeke reacts as fan says Anthony Joshua fits her

Actress Daniella Okeke has reacted in a happy way and further prayed for the mother of a fan who stated that world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, fits her.

The actress had shared a picture of Anthony Joshua and the fan dropped a positive comment stating that the boxer would be a perfect fit for her.

Daniella wasted no time in acknowledging that compliment and she replied thus ;

May God bless your mother

See the exchange below ;

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