Meet South Africa’s youngest millionaire

The Foreign exchange market is the biggest financial market in the world. At least four trillion dollars is traded on currency markets on a daily basis.

First-ever Tanzanian made helicopter to start flying soon

Tanzania has begun building its own helicopters that will be taking to the skies soon. A Tanzanian made two seater chopper is in its final stages of production and will start flying trials once it granted permission by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority reports Daily news.

Thousands squeeze into church, stadium to mourn tragic crash

Thousands squeezed into Chapeco’s cathedral and even more packed a stadium to mourn the death of 71 people in a plane crash, 19 of them members of the Chapecoense club who had been on the brink of soccer greatness.

Gov. Al-Makura Warns Residence Against Indiscriminate Dumping of Refuse On Railway Lines/Waterways

The Nasarawa State Government warns the people who reside along rail lines against indiscriminate dumping of refuse on railway lines and waterways.

IN ANOTHER MAN'S SHOES - Pastor Chris Anita

I once took a snapshot of a pair of shoes and I wondered how the owner felt wearing them every day. It was not the front of the shoes that intrigued me although the cover was tired and peeling off it could be polished, shined to look improved and accepting. It was the insole of the shoe that caught my attention, they were completely wore off and devoid of any form of comfort. Walking is not supposed to be a painful experience but to the owner of the shoes it evidently cannot be a pleasure from all indications. What coping mechanisms did he adopt during winter, raining months and summer months? How did he conceal his feelings and prevent his peers from noticing his shoes?

Solutions To Recession 'Are Set Out In Economics', Emir Sanusi Knocks Buhari, Again

Emir of Kano and Chancellor of the University of Benin, Muhammadu Sanusi II, may have taken fresh swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari following a recent public comment he made at the institution concerning the state of the Nigerian economy.

Villas Boas Woos Mikel To China With $212,000-a-Week Deal

Former Chelsea manager, Andre Villas-Boas has added John Obi Mikel to his wanted list at his new club in China.

Mirror Sport revealed last week that former Chelsea boss Villas Boas wants to link up with Blues skipper John Terry at his new club Shanghai SIPG.

You’re The Biggest Judas In Nigerian Politics, Fani Kayode Lambasts Jimoh Ibrahim

The war of words between former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and former candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State, Jimoh Ibrahim, took a new turn on Sunday after the former described Mr. Ibrahim as the “biggest Judas” in Nigerian politics.

Akerelodu Wins Ondo Governorship Election

Rotimi Akerelodu

Rotimi Akeredolu, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared the Ondo State governor-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

AWCON: Nigeria To Battle South Africa In Semis

Holders Nigeria and Ghana completed the line-up for the semi-finals after convincing wins in their ultimate Group B matches on Saturday.

FUNAB VC, Bursar And Senator Ogunlewe Arraigned Over Corruption

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday, November 25, 2016 arraigned the trio of Senator Adesewe Ogunlewe, former Works and Housing Minister and Pro-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAB Prof. Olusola Oyewole, the Vice Chancellor and Mr. Moses Olusola Ilesanmi, Bursar before Justice O. O Majekodunmi of the State High Court sitting at Abeokuta, Ogun State on an 18 -count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, obtaining money by false pretence and abuse of office.

Spanish court calls for Barcelona forward Neymar to serve two-year prison sentence

Neymar Jr.

Spanish prosecutors have called for Barcelona forward Neymar to be sent to prison for two years for his part in a corruption case over his transfer from Brazilian club Santos in 2013.

Didier Drogba to leave Montreal Impact at the end of the MLS season

Didier Drogba

Didier Drogba will leave Montreal Impact at the end of the MLS season.

The 38-year-old told reporters he had played his last home game for the club following their 3-2 win against Toronto FC in the first leg of the Eastern Conference finals.

Computer Scientists Call For Recount Of Votes In US Election

Some top Computer scientists in the United States have called for the recount of vote totals in some key swing states in the US Presidential election.

Arms deal: Panel uncovers N2.175bn fraud in Defence Ministry

The presidential committee investigating arms purchase to prosecute the counter-insurgency war in the North-East has been given November 30 deadline to submit its report.

Researchers develop system that uses biobots and drones to map disaster areas

North Carolina State University researchers have developed a system that will allow them use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and insect cyborgs, or biobots, to map large, unfamiliar areas – such as collapsed buildings after a disaster.

Finance Ministry trains Directors of MDAs on Cost Management

Directors of MDAs are among beneficiaries of a ‘cost management workshop’ on proper utilization of the nation’s resources organised by efficiency unit of the federal ministry of finance.

Interior Minister Orders Investigation into Reported Killings in Kwara Prison

Nigerian Prisoners

Osaigbovo Ehisienmen, Abuja: The Honourable Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd) has ordered investigation into reported inmate’s riots at Oke Kura Prison, Ilorin, Kwara State on Thursday, 17^th November, 2016 which reportedly claimed six inmates in the condemned Prisoners cell, while many others sustained injuries.

Police Checkmates Misconduct In The Force, Sacks Officers

The Inspector General of Police in his mandate to reap the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) of bad elements that spoil the name of the Police with their various forms of misconduct, instituted strict measures to ensure that the conduct of officers and men of the Force conform to international best practices and norms.

Kanye hospitalized after scrapping US tour

 Kanye West

Rap superstar Kanye West was hospitalized on Monday with a “medical emergency” after canceling his tour, two days after a rambling onstage tirade against fellow artists Jay Z and Beyonce. The “Saint Pablo Tour” was set to run through December 31 but all 21 remaining shows have been canceled, a spokeswoman for promoter Live Nation told AFP.

Shettima Presents N10m to Widow, 3 Children of Fallen Hero, Abu Ali

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima on Saturday presented a cheque valued at ten million naira to Samira, widow of fallen soldier and one of Nigeria’s bravest war hero, Lt.Col Muhammad Abu Ali who was killed in Malam-fatori, headquarters of Abadam local government area in northern part of Borno State about on Friday, November 4, 2016.

Nigerian Doctor Performs Incredible Surgery In United States, Removed Baby From Womb Then Returned It After Operation

Oluyinka Olutoye, an alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, is one of the 22 doctors who recently performed a groundbreaking surgery at the Texas Children’s Hospital in the US.

Foods That Trigger Migraines

Use your head: Eating right to avoid migraines

If you’ve ever had a migraineheadache before, you’re probably motivated to do whatever you can to avoid having another. Migraines can cause an intense pulsing or throbbing sensation, often on one side or part of your head. They can also cause other unpleasant symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound. 

What Makes Children Lie?

Experts weigh in on whether strict or passive parenting is more likely to cause children to lie.

All children tell lies from time to time.

Okowa to militants: You are hurting Delta

Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa Delta State

Thursday last week , the Delta State House of Assembly complex was full to capacity when Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa drove in with his full paraphernalia of government to present a budget proposal of N271 billion for the 2017 fiscal year to the legislators for necessary legislative scrutiny and passage.

Atiku Approves 26% Salary Raise To Cushion Recession

Atiku Abubakar former Vice President

Founder of American University of Nigeria (AUN), Atiku Abubakar, has approved a staff pay raise of up to 26%, amounting to 91 million Naira, aimed at cushioning the impact of the current economic recession.

Corrupt Nigerians Are Fighting My Government, Buhari Tells US Secretary Of State John Kerry

President Muhammadu Buhari has told the US Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, that the anti-corruption crusade of his administration has been made tougher by the vigorous fightback by corrupt people in the country. He, however, assured that the battle would be won.

NEWS Billionaire Femi Otedola Steps Out With His Beautiful Daughters & Wife – PHOTOS

One of the richest men in Africa Femi Otedola was at the graduation of his youngest daughter, Temi Otedola. Temi just graduated from High School in the UK.

Ex-Minister Rasheed Gbadamosi Is Dead

RASHEED  GABDAMOSI

A former Minister of National Planning, Rasheed Gbadamosi, is dead.

Police Arrest 3-man Gang Plotting To Kidnap Businessman Femi Otedola

Three men, including an official of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, have been arrested by the Police for attempting to kidnap a businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr. Don N. Awunah, Force Public Relations Officer. According to the statement, the kidnap attempt was foiled by the Inspector-General of Police's Intelligence Response Team (IRT). The arrest, the Police explained, was achieved through coordinated intelligence gathering and deployment of technical investigative tools that spanned several 

Police Discovers Bomb Near Abuja Shopping Mall

Report reaching DAILY POST has it that the Nigerian Police anti-bomb squad, just found a parcel suspected to be an Improvised Explosives Device, IED, under the Jabi bridge, near the Shoprite shopping mall, Abuja.

FG orders EFCC to arrest MMM promoters, operators in Nigeria

The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to go after the promoters of the Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox, otherwise known as MMM, in the country.

Femi Fani-Kayode Gets N50 Million Bail

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, granted bail to former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, in the sum of N50 million and a surety in like sum. The former minister is to submit his passport and other travel documents to the court. The surety, said the court, must be an Abuja resident and own landed property in the city Abuja.

TB Joshua re-posts deleted prophecy about US election on Facebook

Pastor T.B. Joshua

Following much backlash from Nigerians over the prophesy by influential Nigerian TV evangelist, TB Joshua that Hillary Clinton would win the US presidential election which later turned out otherwise, Pastor Joshua has reinstated the post on his Facebook page after deleting it yesterday when the backlash became too hot.

'I've been married for 10 years and desperate to have a child- Woman arrested for stealing baby in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested one Peace Chukwuemeka, for stealing a one-month-old baby from the baby's mother.

More protests in US cities over Trump's victory, 5 shot

Republican Donald Trump’s surprise U.S. presidential election win, sparked spontaneous protests across many cities on Wednesday, with marchers  blasting his stance on immigrants, Muslims and other groups.

Why corruption thrives in the judiciary – Justice Ayo Salami

JUSTICE ISA AYO-SALAMI

The second part of the paper by a former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami (retd), on the issue of corruption in Nigeria and the way out. For instance, when I was invited by Honourable Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, CJN, and Honourable Justice Mahmud Mohammed, JSC, who was then the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court, and now the incumbent CJN, to discuss the issue of whether I would be prepared to accept the decision of the National Judicial Council to stay for three months and then leave the service, the options were laid before me.

Donald Trump wins U.S. presidential election

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Republican Donald Trump has beaten Democrat rival Hillary Clinton in a close race to win the 45th U.S. presidency early on Wednesday, pulling a major upset after a controversial and scandalous campaign cycle.

Asset Declaration: Saraki Ends Historic 14-day Cross-examination Of Witness

The defence team of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday ended its historic 14-day cross-examination of the first prosecution witness, Mr. Michael Wetkas, in his trial on charges relating to asset declaration breaches.

Buhari-APC will find another job for Oshiomhole.

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has said that the ruling party, the APC would find another job for outgoing Edo state governor ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE.

Toure Apologises for Agent’s Comments

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has apologised to the club for comments made by his agent, Dimitri Seluk about manager, Pep Guardiola.

PHOTO: NYSC Member Killed Over A Girl

Adamu Jibril,

The suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a serving NYSC member, Lawal Kontangora in Kaduna State, confessed that they killed him because of a girl.

EXCLUSIVE: Is this ANOTHER of the South Carolina serial killer's victims?

Suspected_serial_killer

Police tonight uncovered a third body on farmland in South Carolina belonging to serial killer Todd Kohlhepp.

The body was exhumed from a shallow grave in 'close proximity' to the spot where a corpse was discovered yesterday at his home in Woodruff.

Kohlhepp took the investigators to the scene where he said he had buried his victims and police said he had been true to his word.

Microsoft Is Now 'Open By Default', Says Xamarin Founder Miguel de Icaza

“I started an open source company which worked to create what eventually became a closed project with Xamarin… only to then be acquired and taken open source by a traditionally closed source company,” Miguel de Icaza. Image Source: Wikipedia

What’s it like to produce an open source product designed to extend Microsoft’s .NET software framework outside of Windows onto other platforms, only to one day find out that Microsoft had embraced open source and wanted to buy your firm and its programming project? Mexico born programmer Miguel de Icaza appears to be quite happy about the way things have gone.

Court fixes December 2 for judgment on EFCC, Fayose case

Ayodele Fayose Ekiti State Governor

The Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has fixed December 2 this year for judgment on a case filed by Governor Ayodele Fayose against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of his personal account with Zenith Bank.

APC’s legal adviser steps aside over bribery allegation

Muiz Banire

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) National Legal Adviser, Muiz Banire (SAN), has stepped aside to answer questions concerning his alleged bribing of a judge at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.

South Korean President Park Geun-Hye.

South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Tuesday agreed to dump her nominee for prime minister and cede control of some state affairs in a major climbdown forced by a corruption scandal battering her administration.

2018 FIFA WC qualifiers: Rohr happy with Eagles

Rohr and Salisu Yusuf, Super Eagles coaches

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has expressed satisfaction with the options he has in the squad, ahead of  Saturday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria in Uyo. Rohr stated that it was nice to have new players coming into the squad, which is better than having the same faces all the time.

Andy Murray wins Paris Masters to confirm status as alpha male of world tennis

Andy Murray's latest title reminded us that he is not No. 1 on rankings points alone. He is the alpha male of the world tour, the opponent no-one wants to face. On the eve of his official elevation to the top spot, Murray was irresistible in the Paris Masters final against John Isner, who played at a high level but still came away a 6-3, 6-7, 6-4 loser.

World currency markets brace for China reserve shock

Currency experts fear a potentially drastic fall in China's foreign reserves in October, a shock that risks reviving last year's currency panic and further rattling fragile world stock markets.

World's tallest teenage girl: 6ft 11 ins, size 11 feet

Marvadene towers over her teacher Peter Richardson, who is 5 foot 8 inches tall

Towering over her teacher and friends 16-year-old Marvadene Anderson stands six feet eleven inches tall making her the world's tallest teenage girl.

I gave a judge N450.000, not bribe – Usoro

Paul Usoro

One of the senior lawyers being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC, for allegedly bribing judges, Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN, has said that he gave the sum of N450,000 as a gift to Justice James Agbadu-Fishim, noting that the money which was given in two installments was a gift.

Andy Murray: Victory over Tomas Berdych leaves Briton one win from world number one

Britain's Andy Murray is one win from becoming world number one following Novak Djokovic's surprise defeat by Marin Cilic at the Paris Masters.

Femi Otedola's 54th Birthday Celebrated By DJ Cuppy, His Daughter