Tougher times still ahead - Bishop Oyedepo tells Nigerians

Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said that Nigerians will experience harsher economic challenges.
He, thereby, enjoined them to draw closer to God in order to survive the impending tough economic climate.

Senate orders Dalong, NFF to pay Falcons

The Senate on Wednesday asked for the prompt payment of Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, of all salaries and allowances due to them.
The lawmakers lamented the trend of maltreatment of Nigerian athletes going for international competitions.
The Super Falcons players had won the African Women Cup of Nations for the record eighth time in Cameroon on Saturday.

Buhari orders probe of death of NYSC member

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday ordered independent investigation of the death of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Miss Ifedolapo Oladepo in Kano State.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President’s fresh probe is to unravel the true circumstances surrounding her death.

Nigerian troops enter the heart of Sambisa forest

The troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have entered the heart of Sambisa forest from different fronts while recording huge successes clearing out the last frontier of Boko Haram terrorists hideouts.
During several operations include Operation Rescue Finale which is the continuation of Operation Crackdown aimed at rescuing all the Chibok School Girls and other hostages held deep inside Sambisa Forest, troops have rescued a total of 801 hostages, between November 23 to December 5, 2016. However, it is still unclear if there are any Chibok girls among them.

By wearing army uniform at budget presentation Fayose is challenging President Buhari’s authority – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has berated Governor Ayodele Fayose for wearing military camouflage to the House of Assembly on Tuesday to present his 2017 budget proposal. The party said such attitude represents conduct unbecoming of his high position in a constitutional democracy. 
The party also frowned at the governor’s contempt for separation of powers as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, noting that arrogating the powers of the parliament to himself is a brazen trampling on the law, urging the National Assembly to save Nigerian Constitution from the governor’s executive lawlessness and recklessness.

Use tithes to buy arms for Christians - Femi Fani-Kayode backs CAN

Former Aviation Minister, Spokesperson to ex- President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential campaign Organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has backed the call by Sam Omatseye, Chairman, Editorial Board, The Nation that Christens Association of Nigeria (CAN) should use tithes to buy arms for Christians for self-defence.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said in November that 102 Christians were killed, over 50,000 houses burnt while another 215 were injured since May 2016 by suspected Fulani herdsmen in 25 villages in Kaduna state.

#KIBSports: I Did Not Say I Regret Playing for Nigeria - Francisca Ordega

Super Falcons star, Francisca Ordega has denied saying she regretted playing for the Nigerian senior team.
According to reports she'd said, “If I had not played for Nigeria at full international level, trust me I would have played somewhere else.
Speaking on a ChannelsTV program on Wednesday, she denied the reports, saying Nigeria made her what she is today and there is no way she would consider dumping her fatherland for any place in the world.
She said having enjoyed when things were better, there was no way she would turn her back on the country now.

#KIBSports: Super Falcons' Onome Ebi undergoes successful arm surgery

Onome Ebi has undergone a successful right arm surgery, following the injury she sustained during the 2016 African Women’s Cup of Nations.
The FC Minsk defender, was taken to the National Hospital in Abuja, after she arrived in the country following the Super Falcons’ 1-0 win over Cameroon on Saturday.
“Thank you Lord God for safe surgery, receive all thy glory in Jesus name amen,” Ebi wrote on her Instagram.
Although no timescale has been put on the 33-year-old’s recovery, she looks set to miss the first quarter of 2017.

8 Things That Make You Attractive

No time for a spa day? Looking better doesn’t have to take all afternoon – or cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, you can uncover a more attractive you in as little as 10 minutes.
1. Stand up straight
Take a look at any red carpet event on TV and you won’t see a slouch in sight. That’s because celebrities know that when the cameras are on, good posture is their best friend. Standing up straight not only makes you look more confident, but, according to Women’s Health, it can also camouflage myriad “problem areas” from belly pooch to droopy breasts.

NCAA gives Arik Air 24-hour ultimatum over delayed baggage

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday directed Arik Air to return all delayed baggage of its passengers from London to Lagos within the next 24 hours.
The directive was issued by the Director, Consumer Complaints Department, NCAA, Mr. Adamu Abdullahi, who also directed the airline to compensate the affected passengers with $150 each for their troubles.

Donald Trump is Time magazine’s Person of the Year

Time magazine on Wednesday named Donald Trump its “Person of the Year” for 2016 for his stunning upset election victory that rewrote the rules of politics, delivering him to the helm of a divided America.
The president-elect dialed into NBC television’s Today show, welcoming the accolade as a “very, very great honor,” denying he was responsible for divisions and praising outgoing Democratic President Barack Obama.

6 Reasons why CBN, EFCC can't shutdown MMM Nigeria for now

MMM, a former Russian company that perpetrated one of the biggest scams in the 90's has resurrected in Nigeria, and is making quite a wave. 

Thousands of Nigerians have invested in the ponzi scheme, and despite warnings from the Central Bank of Nigeria and a threat from the EFCC to desist from it, many people are still putting their money into the scheme, which could crash any moment from now. 

#KIBSports: Moses Included In EPL Team Of The Week

In-form Super Eagles forward Victor Moses has been included in the English Premier League Team of the Week following this weekend's round of games.
Moses, who has been Chelsea's best player in recent games, is in the team compiled by telegraph.co.uk.

#KIBSports: Chelsea ready to offer Victor Moses new deal to keep off Barcelona

Chelsea is ready to open negotiations with Victor Moses in the coming weeks, with a view to offering him a new deal at the club.
The 25-year-old has been in brilliant form this season, thriving in a wing-back role under Antonio Conte and is reportedly attracting interest from Spanish giants, Barcelona.

MTN Nigeria bows to FG policy, increases price of data plan

MTN, Africa's mobile telecommunication giant has danced to the tune of the Nigeria's telecommunication regulatory agency to increase internet subscribers in the country.
Nigerian Communications Commission had earlier mandated all GSM Companies to raise data rates.

Don’t repeat 1983 violence, Yorubas beg Ondo electorate

As the people of Ondo State prepare for Saturday’s governorship election, Yoruba communities in some parts of the country have appealed to the electorate in the state to avoid a repeat of the violence that erupted between Michael Ajasin and Akin Omoboriowo during the 1983 election.

Army releases fresh list of wanted Boko Haram suspects

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday in Maiduguri unveiled the poster carrying photographs of 55 most wanted Boko Haram members, including their supposed leader, Abubakar Shekau.
The poster, with the inscription, written in English, Hausa and Kanuri languages, is the third edition of such posters, it has telephone numbers which the public could easily call or send text messages to, to indicate which of the characters they know or have information on.

#KIBSports: Al Ahly said I was not good enough - Arsenal's Elneny

Mohamed Elneny believes that if he hadn’t been rejected as a youngster by Al Ahly, he may not have ended up at Premier League giants Arsenal.
The 24-year-old Pharaohs player started out his career with Al Ahly as a youngster, but he was ultimately released by the team.

#KIBSports: I Will Get Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham for Super Eagles - Pinnick

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has expressed firm optimism that some young Nigerians who are blazing the trail in the English League, including Chelsea's Tammy Abraham and Liverpool's Ovie Ejaria will play for the Super Eagles at the appropriate time.

Harrysong leaves Five Star Music, shares the truth behind his decision to leave

In an interview he granted the media during the weekend, the Reggae Blues crooner revealed that his decision not to renew the contract with Five Star Music, after it expired, was based on his being unappreciated enough by the label.
The “Reggae Blues” crooner had some “itchy truth” as to why he left his former record label after his contract expired. The Delta state born singer made some very uncomfortable revelations on Planet TV interview.
Harrysong first of all cleared the air that “ALTER PLATE” is not a record label but his music company. Now the real reason he quit Five Music is lack of appreciation.