Minister of Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelemah, says Nigeria will become poorer if Nigerians keep having children they cannot cater for

Minister of Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelemah, says Nigeria will become poorer if Nigerians keep having children they cannot cater for. The Minister said this while reacting to the Brookings Report that rated Nigeria as the country with the most poor people in the world. 

According to Enelemah, the fight against poverty in Nigeria would be won if all Nigerians put in efforts to 

“So, I think we should roll up our sleeves as a people and do the work because, if we don’t do it, our people continue to bear children obviously, they would get poorer," he said.

He also faulted the data for the global poverty report recently released, insisting it was collected during the period of economic recession

The statement from Leslie marks the first time Katie is addressing her relationship with Jamie Foxx.

On Wednesday, Radar Online reported that Katie Holmes, 39, and Jamie Foxx, 50, who have always kept their romance very secret had called it quits, with claims Katie who has a 12-year-old daughter called Suriwith ex-husband Tom Cruise had instigated the split.

But in a statement to PEOPLE,  Leslie Sloane, a rep for the actress said: “The Radar story is 100 percent untrue.”

The statement from Leslie marks the first time Katie is addressing her relationship with Jamie Foxx.

Football legend Maradona has been removed as ambassador for FIFA and will no longer be paid over his poor conduct during the Argentina and Nigeria match.

Football legend Maradona has been removed as ambassador for FIFA and will no longer be paid over his poor conduct during the Argentina and Nigeria match.

Maradona had celebrated Argentine’s second goal by raising his middle finger at fans who were trolling him when the score was at 1-1 draw.

FIFA had considered his behaviour embarrasing and hence will no longer be entitled to the fee he do receives from the world soccer governing body for bringing the spotlight to any world cup match he witnessed live.  

The Federal Government says it will commence disbursement of the recovered $322 million dollars Abacha loot through Conditional Cash Transfers

The Federal Government says it will commence disbursement of the recovered $322 million dollars Abacha loot through Conditional Cash Transfers (CCT) to 302,000 poor households in 19 states in July.

Mr Tukur Rumar, of the National Cash Transfer Office (NTCO), disclosed this at an event organised by the Swiss Embassy in Abuja yesterday June 28th.

According to Rumar, 19 states namely Niger, Kogi, Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Kwara, Cross River, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Benue, Taraba, Adamawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarrawa, Anambra and Internally Displaced Camps (IDPs) in Borno are to benefit from the repatriated loot.

Drake has finally confirmed he has a son on his brand-new double album Scorpion

Drake has finally confirmed he has a son on his brand-new double album Scorpion, which dropped late Thursday night.

In one of his songs, “Emotionless” the 31-year-old raps“Look at the way we live/ I wasn’t hiding my kid from the world, I was hiding the world from my kid,” Drake raps on  “From empty souls who just wake up and look to debate/ until you staring at your seed, you can never relate.” 

He continues, “Breaking news in my life, I don’t run to the blogs/The only ones I wanna tell are the ones I can call/ They always ask, ‘Why let the story run if it’s false? / You know a wise man once said nothing at all.”

Sam Smith has reportedly split from his actor boyfriend Brandon Flynn after nine months of dating

Sam Smith has reportedly split from his actor boyfriend Brandon Flynn after nine months of dating

The 26-year-old singer and the '13 Reasons Why' star who started dating since November are said to have broken up last week.

A source told The Sun: 'Sam and Brandon had a real whirlwind romance. They really fell for each other. But they are both so busy with their careers and unfortunately, things just haven’t worked out.'

A young father took his own life outside a probation office when he was told he couldn't see his baby son.

Harry Slaughter, 21, was banned from seeing his son because he sent text messages to a schoolgirl he met on a train asking her to perform a sex act. A week before he killed himself last November, Harry Slaughter warned probation services what he was planning to do if he was not allowed to visit three-month-old Frankie.

He was convicted last year and tried to take his own life by drowning but he was rescued by police who saw him walking into the sea. After an assessment by mental health teams, it was found that he should not be admitted.

A woman and her daughter, Fikayo, are currently being detained at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital LUTH, over N387, 200 medical bill.

Mrs Busayo Busari and her daughter, Fikayo, are currently being detained at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital LUTH, over the inability of her husband, Mutiu, to settle their N387, 200 medical bill.

Mutiu who spoke to Punch, said Busayo went into labor on February 27th this year and was delivered of their baby girl via Caesarian section at the Gbagada General Hospital. Due to some complications that arose after the delivery, she was referred to LUTH.

“When we got to LUTH, we were told to do some tests and buy some drugs, which finished all my money. They did the CS the following day and our baby was safely delivered. My wife and baby were discharged on Saturday, March 17, and we were told to pay N61,000 for the drugs my family used from the pharmacy before they can give us the remaining bills.

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona is ready to take a drastic action after false rumours surfaced that he had died after watching Argentina play Nigeria on Tuesday.

According to Mail Online Sport, the 57-year-old has promised more than £8,000 through his lawyer to anyone who can help him unmask the man responsible for killing him off and forcing him to put out a statement confirming he was alive but had overdone it on the white wine.

The rumours emerged after Maradona was helped away from his VIP box and assisted by medical staff after seeing Argentina score a dramatic late goal against Nigeria to knock them out of the tournament. It was also claimed that he was later hospitalized. 

A female corp member serving in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Uyo, has complained of sexual harassment

A female corp member serving in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Uyo, has complained of sexual harassment and another corp member who served in the same place corroborated her story by sharing her experience.

Medlin Chisom said she reported to the appropriate authority after being sexually harassed at work but was blamed for being too cute and having a big ass. Lynda Dinmma, who served in the same place, commented saying she experienced the same thing.

A South African man has made a thread on Twitter narrating how men handle breakups with hilarious scenarios, and it has gone viral.

From the denial stage, to trying to get back with the girl, to acting like you don't care, then begging, then stalking, and finally accepting that she's gone, the Twitter user explained it all in his tweets and everyone finds them hilarious.

Men also replied to tell him they agree with his tweets.

Read the Twitter thread below.

A university cleaner, loved so much by students, was reduced to tears after students raised money to send him to Jamaica on holiday.

Herman Gordon is loved by everyone at Bristol University for his positive attitude and happy-go-lucky nature. They decided they wanted to reward him and over 230 students donated to a JustGiving page that raised £1,500 for the cleaner's family to go on a trip abroad.

He was called "the epitome of happiness" by students as the crowdfunding appeal was launched.

Richard Mofe-Damijo blamed the Federal government's non-chalant and inactive body language for the massacre

In a post he shared on his IG page, actor Richard Mofe-Damijo blamed the Federal government's non-chalant and inactive body language for the massacre that took place in Plateau state last weekend.

He asked Nigerians to allow the grief and sorrow that prevailed over the country fuel our pursuit to get our PVCs. 

An elderly white woman has found love in the arms of a young Nigerian boy and they tied the knot in Enugu state, Nigeria.

The bride is from Texas while the groom is from the South East region of Nigeria. Friends of the groom were present to celebrate the union but the bride had no friend or family present.

Sydney-based powerlifter, Yakiboy ,who is described by followers as the 'hottest man in the World'.

Yakiboy who's heavily-tattooed is fond of documenting his lavish lifestyle online. He has images of his fast cars, hard workouts and naked selfies he shared to his 62,000 Instagram followers.

See more photos below.

I am the only genuine prophet in Nigeria....Daddy Freeze Declears

The controversial OAP took to Instagram to share a lengthy post which will no doubt raise more controversy as among other things, he stated that Nigeria has only gotten 'worse' since the inception of Nathaniel Bassey's HallelujahChallenge.

 Read below

A brother of former globacom manager, Okon Iyanam, who was assassinated on Wednesday in Ogun state

Victor Iyanam who is a brother of former globacom manager, Okon Iyanam, who was assassinated on Wednesday in Ogun state, has given an account of how he was murdered. Read what Victor wrote on his Facebook page below

YES, IT IS TRUE.
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the tragic death of my brother, Okon, in the early hours of Wednesday 27th June, 2018. Okonpapa had just recently opened his new Heritage Hotels and Resorts in Mowe, Ogun State where he spent most of his time trying to stabilize the management and sales techniques. He reported a successful ongoing venture. While a

A Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto State, has affirmed that both the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission

A Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto State, has affirmed that both the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are legally mandated to investigate and prosecute any person or authority over allegations of corruption anywhere in Nigeria.

Justice S. K. Idris, who gave the ruling in a suit filed by the Sokoto State government, seeking to restrict ICPC and EFCC from inviting, investigating, arresting or prosecuting any official of the state government on allegations of corruption, dismissed the claim, noting that the two anti-corruption agencies had been so empowered by an Act of Parliament to perform the duties of fighting corruption in all the 36 states of the federation.

The Sokoto State government had approached the court through the Attorney General of the State, Suleiman Usman, asking for a declaration and injunction that would stop ICPC and EFCC from carrying out any anti-corruption duties on any official or government department of the state on any matter or issue which the State House of Assembly can legislate on.

Singer Lady Gaga stepped out in a revealing outfit as she headed into Electric Lady Studios in New York on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old singer flaunted her cleavage and derriere in a sheer red lace dress. Underneath the revealing dress, she wore a black girdle underwear and matching bra, and fishnet stockings which she rocked with black platform high heel boots.

See more photos below.

A twitter user took to the platform to narrate how a friend of his lost valuables to a lady he invited home for a one night stand.

I have travelled all over Nigeria for sex male twitter user said.

That Berger to Ajah journey is child's play compared to this guy's travels. He has literally crossed seven mountains and seven seas for sex. Lol.  

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the people of Ekiti State to be at alert and hold the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Kayode Fayemi directly responsible should any harm happened to the state governor, Chief Ayo Fayose, on the election day

Ahead of the July 14, 2018 governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the people of Ekiti State to be at alert and hold the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Kayode Fayemi directly responsible should any harm happened to the state governor, Chief Ayo Fayose, on the election day.

Fayemi had recently alluded to threats to life, arrests and continuous harassment of Ekiti people by security forces when he threatened that security sources would "cage" Fayose.

A woman has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a two-year-old girl in Lagos as a result of loneliness.

Jumoke Adesida, 35, a resident of Odo-Kekere village in Ogun State, allegedly stole the child named Rokibat Raji on June 22 at her mother's shop, which is located at 12, Kazeem Adeboye Street, Jerry Farm, Odogunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos.

The police said the victim’s mother, Aminat Abidoye, 38, had reported the disappearance of her child at Shagamu-Road Division, prompting the state Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, to direct the Anti-Kidnapping unit to handle the matter.

plane on test flight crashed into a construction site in a densely populated part of India’s financial capital Mumbai killing five people

Today, a small plane on test flight crashed into a construction site in a densely populated part of India’s financial capital Mumbai killing five people including one on the ground.

There were four people on the 12-seater aircraft, disaster management officials said, with witnesses reporting hearing a loud blast as it smashed into a half-built structure. “There was a huge explosion and the adjacent tree caught fire and the fire spilled on the streets,” a man was quoted as saying on the NDTV news channel.

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has offered to give money to corp members serving in and around Plateau State

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has offered to give money to corp members serving in and around Plateau State, to transport themselves out of the area to avoid any potential danger. 

According to her, 'I fear for some of the NYSC participants in these areas. If you are serving in the crisis areas or know anyone affected and possibly stranded please let me know. 
I will give out 150K BETWEEN 10 PEOPLE for them to use and transport themselves out of these areas to avoid any potential danger'.

See her post below...

The Nigerian Army says it has arrested 17 persons in connection with the killing of at least 100 people in the central state of Plateau over the weekend.

The Nigerian Army says it has arrested 17 persons in connection with the killing of at least 100 people in the central state of Plateau over the weekend.

This was revealed by Army Spokesman, Major Adam Umar. He said three of the arrested suspects were linked to killings in the Barikin Ladi area, while the other 14 were arrested in connection with the deaths of travellers in the south of the state capital, Jos.

Ed Sheeran has been hit with a $100 million lawsuit

English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran has been hit with a $100 million lawsuit by a company claiming he ripped off a Marvin Gaye classic song

The company called Structured Asset Sales filed the lawsuit, claiming Ed's song, "Thinking Out Loud," is a carbon copy of Gaye's "Let's Get it On."

In the lawsuit, it was claimed that Sheeran's song has the same melody, rhythms, harmonies, drums, bassline, backing chorus, tempo, syncopation and looping as "Let's Get it On."

An Alabama man filmed himself brutally beating his wife just for fun, then it was shared online.

An Alabama man filmed himself brutally beating his wife just for fun, then it was shared online.

The disturbing video showing the beating has gone viral and angered viewers. In it, the Mobile Alabama man is seen slapping the woman and stomping on her as she tries unsuccessfully to protect herself from the blows. 

The video was recorded by a family member who did nothing to stop the assault. According to reports, the abusive man accused his wife of "telling their business" to the man's son from a previous relationship.

Watch the domestic violence incident here.

Nigerian man has died after ingesting rat poison in Bauchi state

A middle-aged Nigerian man has died after ingesting rat poison in Bauchi state, Nigeria.

According to reports, the troubled man took the poison and started to vomit white substance from his mouth few minutes later. 

He died before his neighbors could rush him to the hospital. Remnants of the poison were found close by, hinting at how he died. 

His corpse was later evacuated from the area and taken to an undisclosed place. According to reports, he will not be taken to the morgue or given a proper burial because he died of suicide.

Yoruba actress Dayo Amusa has brought war to the doorstep of her fellow actress Fathia Williams (formerly Fathia Balogun)

Yoruba actress Dayo Amusa has brought war to the doorstep of her fellow actress Fathia Williams (formerly Fathia Balogun) after the later preached about friendship on Instagram.

Fathia shared a deep quote about friendship, then captioned it: "Friendship is beautiful but when it is not getting the right things done neither is it moving you forward it’s time to check things out. Have a beautiful day my people! I love you all ???????"

And Dayo fired back with a reply that reads: "Practice what you preach."

Fathia's followers have called out Dayo for the comment and reminded her that Fathia is not her mate.

See screenshots below.

Fire engulfed a Toyota Highlander SUV right on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.

This afternoon, fire engulfed a Toyota Highlander SUV right on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.

According to the Rapid Response Squad who shared the video, 'thank God it was salvaged, though part of this Toyota Highlander got burnt on 3rd Mainland Bridge. The owner was perplexed. Thanks to those who stopped to support us'.

See the video below...

A Nigerian man took his fiancee, Dammy, to the street they first met in August 2013, to propose to her.

A Nigerian man took his fiancee, Dammy, to the street they first met in August 2013, to propose to her. They dated for eight months before they agreed to meet at the junction leading to Dammy's house. 

He took her to the same spot where they met and asked her to marry him. She happily said yes! Congrats to them! See more photos below

The Chairman of the Christain Association of Nigeria CAN in Northern Plateau state, Rev. Isa Nenman, has reportedly been arrested.

The Chairman of the Christain Association of Nigeria CAN in Northern Plateau state, Rev. Isa Nenman, has reportedly been arrested.

A statement signed by the Chairman of the Plateau Northern Ethnic Nationality, Paul Dekete, says Nenman who was part of the facilitators of the protest that took place at the state government house yesterday June 27th, was arrested for allowing the protest to degenerate, leading to the destruction of some properties at the state government house.

Read his statement below