N-Power Finally Announces Online Text End Date

N-Power has announced that its online assessment test will end on August 31 this year 2017.


The information is contained in an update/reminder on the N-Power website.
N-Power commenced online assessment on July 1.

Three categories – Tax, Health and Agro – have attempted the test.

Assessment test for N-Power Agro applicants ended August 1 while N-Teach assessment tests commenced on Wednesday, August 9.
Teach volunteers are expected to improve basic education delivery in Nigeria and will be deployed as teacher assistants in primary schools nationwide.

The programme explains that they will not replace the current teachers, but are to work as support teaching staff, assist with school management and other functions within the schools.

The duration of the programme is 2 years and participants will undergo an initial induction training prior to deployment.
Meanehile, the programmed has​ revealed when physical verification of applicants will commence.

The N-Power Volunteer Corps is part of the Federal government’s Social Investment Programmes, under which it plans to hire 350,000 unemployed graduates

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Angry Mob Sets Man Ablaze For Stealing Mobile Phone In Lagos (See Photos)

Angry mob, last week roasted a yet to be identified middle-aged man for allegedly stealing a phone estimated at N45,000 in Mushin area of Lagos.


The deceased, said to be a lone robbery suspect, reportedly entered an apartment at 19 Olorunshogu Street, Mushin, where he took the phone and sneaked out at about 6.30pm.

A female tenant said to have seen him with a Samsung Galaxy phone, raised the alarm which alerted residents in the area.

Eye witnesses revealed that the suspect initially denied the allegation, stating that he only missed his way.

He later admitted, blaming hunger for the act.

His passionate plea for forgiveness fell on deaf ears as he was beaten to pulp and set ablaze before the arrival of policemen from Area ‘ D’ command.

Spokesman for the Lagos State Police command, Olarinde Famous-Cole, who confirmed the incident, said that one person had been arrested in connection with the mob action.

Olarinde gave the identity of the arrested suspect as Isiaka Kolawole, adding that he was being interrogated at the Homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Yaba.

He said;

• “Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased was accused of stealing a galaxy phone from a house, in Mushin. An angry mob lynched him.”

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"Past Government Are To Be Blamed For Nigeria's Economy Problem" - Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari has accused his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan of destroying the country’s economy.
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This was contained in a statement signed by his media aide, Garba Shehu which reads;

• With due respects to the former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, these are the facts about the economy you left behind, in case you have forgotten.
  
  I hope this will help to erase the wrong statement credited to you at your party, the PDP Convention at the Eagle Square last weekend that you handed to President Buhari a robustly healthy economy.
  
  To the same extent, this should also help to erase yet another false statement by Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, the Caretaker Chairman of the party, to the effect that under the previous administration there was money but now things are very hard.
  
  Let me start by reasserting an obvious statement, which is that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was handed an economy ravaged by years of mismanagement and corruption.
  
  It is understandable that Dr Jonathan kept his comments short because a cursory look at any sector clearly indicated that he and his Government presided over the most monumental and tragic economic mismanagement recorded in our national history.
  
  The oil sector boomed under his tenure, with oil prices as high as US$ 120 and peace in the Nigeria Delta. Nigeria earned unprecedented dollar revenues. Sadly, that is where the story turns sour. There is nothing to show for the revenues earned, no major capital project was completed, neither power generation, road development, rail or agriculture benefitted from the windfall earnings. Rather the administration presided over the diversion of oil revenues on a such a massive scale, that even without the protection now accorded to Whistle blowers, the then Central Bank Governor blew not only a whistle but a trumpet. He was hurriedly shown the door.
  
  Meanwhile, the acquisition by public officers and their cohorts of private jets, luxury yachts and the accumulation of expensive property portfolios worldwide continued unabated. Indeed, the President once celebrated having the largest number of private jets, whilst our youth languished without jobs, our fields stood idle and our factories began the lay off of workers.
  
  The government simply reticulated oil revenue through personal spending by corrupt leaders, wasteful expenses and salaries. This was done rather than investing in what would grow the economy. Economies grow due to capital investment in assets like seaports, airports, power plants, railways, roads and housing. Nigeria can not record a single major infrastructural project in the last 10 years. In short, the money was mismanaged.
  
  Such was the looting that even the goose that was laying the golden egg was being systematically starved. The direct contractual costs of oil produced, in the form of cash calls, remained unpaid. The incoming, President Buhari’s welcome from the oil majors included demand for US$6Bn owed by Nigeria for oil that had already been sold or stolen.
  
  At the inception of the current administration, 21 States were unable to meet their salary bills and the spectre of workers arrears had commenced. The PDP solution was the raid the Ecological Fund and selectively grant N2bn each to the PDP States. It was only aggressive borrowing by the Ministry of Finance under Dr Okonjo- Iweala that prevented Federal Government from also owing salaries. The economic wisdom of borrowing to pay recurrent bills is a questionable one, particularly as those paid would have included over 45,000 that have subsequently been removed by the Buhari led administration as ghost workers. It also included the lavish costs of chartering private jets, first class travel and other wasteful acts that have been eliminated under this administration.
  
  To compound the problem the government was borrowing heavily and owed contractors, and international oil companies. When this government took over we had accumulated debt back to the level it was before the Paris Club Debt Forgiveness.
  
  All these factors were building up to Nigeria heading for a major crisis if the price of oil fell. Nigeria did not have fiscal buffers to withstand an oil shock.
  
  The oil shock should and could have been foreseen. When Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS crisis started, it was clear that the United States of America wanted to cut off funds to terror groups by crashing the price of oil. When America granted permission for exploration of oil on land ( Shale) the warning signs were evident, but these were ignored by Nigeria’s economic managers.
  
  Such was the looting that even the goose that was laying the golden egg was being systematically starved. The direct contractual costs of oil produced, in the form of cash calls, remained unpaid. The incoming President Buhari’s welcome from the oil majors included demand for US$6Bn owed by Nigeria for oil that had already been sold or stolen.
  
  At the inception of the Buhari administration, 21 States were unable to meet their salary bills and the specter of workers arrears had commenced. The PDP solution was to raid the Ecological Fund and selectively grant N2Bn each to the PDP States. It was only aggressive borrowing by the Ministry of Finance that prevented Federal Government from also owing salaries. The economic wisdom of borrowing to pay recurrent bills is a questionable one, particularly as those paid would have included over 45,000 that have subsequently been removed by the Buhari led administration as ghost workers. It also included the lavish costs of chartering private jets, first class travel and other wasteful acts that have been eliminated under this administration.
  
  In summary, Nigeria earned a lot of money when oil prices were high but there is nothing to show for it. Now oil prices have fallen we are suffering.
  
  What could they have done differently?
  
  They could have begun doing the very things that the Muhammadu Buhari administration is doing so painfully now:
  
  1. Fight corruption.
  
  2. Sanitize the huge salary bill by eliminating payroll fraud.
  
  3. Reduce wasteful expenses like First Class Travel and Private jets.
  
  4. Encourage State Governments to reform their spending and build savings or investments.
  
  5. Increase spending on capital projects especially on infrastructure needed to make Nigerian businesses competitive and create jobs.
  
  6. Block the leakages that allowed government revenues to be siphoned into private hands.
  
  7. Focus on key sectors ( apart from oil) that can create jobs and or generate revenue such as Agriculture, Solid Minerals, and Manufacturing.
  
  If these things had been done when the oil price was as high as US$120 per barrel, Nigeria would not be in the current predicament.
  
  We would not be suffering now if we had no cash reserves but we had power, or a rail system, or good roads, or good housing. But we don’t have money and we don’t have the projects either.
  
  Now that the oil has fallen below those levels, it is very difficult to do what is needed but they must be done to save Nigeria. There is no other way if we want to be honest.
  
  If PDP were still in power they would have continued deceiving people, by borrowing to fund stealing and wastage and the problem would have simply been postponed for future generations to face.
  
  One of former President Jonathon’s specific boasts is that dollar under him was N180 compared to today. With such a line of argument, it is clear why we are where we are. With oil prices as high as $120 the average inflow of dollars each month was high, making it easy to support cheap dollars. However, with oil price plummeting as low as $28, the fundamental laws of supply and demand dictated that the currency would need to adjust since oil was the sole export. It is instructive to note that virtually every major oil exporter has witnessed currency adjustments with the fall in oil price.
  
  The Buhari administration has taken a long term strategic view of supporting a stable naira on both the supply and demand sides. President Buhari has driven Import substitution to reduce demand for dollars to buy things we can produce thereby creating thousands of rural jobs in rice and other staples. In addition, there is a credible plan to diversify our revenue sources away from oil, with a focus on export crops as well as solid minerals, with the release of US$100M fund to develop solid mineral extraction.
  
  President Muhammdu Buhari has a positive and prosperous vision for Nigeria. A nation in which the natural talent and hard work of the people is being supported by an enabling environment for infrastructural development and policy reforms that will develop a firm future for our nation. Nigerians are looking forward and the PDP’s lurking in the economic rear view mirror only underscores the resolve of Nigerians, that as far as the economy is concerned it is “never again.”

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[MUSIC] Timaya Ft. Olamide & Phyno – Telli Person

Timaya is here with new banger titled "Telli Person" produced by Kenny Wonder which features YBNL boss, Olamide and Penthauze rapper, Phyno

“Telli Person” by Timaya drops ahead of the joint track “Dance” with Rudeboy of P-Square, He comes afresh and more hot on this hot tune with Olamide & Phyno.

No doubting, this will certainly top the charts.

Download and Enjoy!.

[MUSIC] Timaya Ft. Olamide & Phyno – Telli Person

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See Photos as Gospel Singer, Tope Alabi Posed With Kirk Franklin and Tim Godfrey at The Airport

Well known Nigerian gospel artist, Tope Alabi mets with Kirk Franklin and Tim Godfrey at airport.


Kirk Franklin whom came to Nigeria on a feature of an album with rugged Gospel artist Tim Godfrey on the album that was launched on August 13th titled "Fearless".

Tope Alabi whom on her way to airport then met with Kirk Franklin.According to Tope Alabi she was amazed to met with him.

The artist was very eager to show the photos to his followers on IG as she captured the image with;

• "friends see what I met at the airport"

The artist visitation to Nigeria was indeed a remarkable one.
See the tweets below..

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"No Attack Was Made To The Assemblies of God Church" - Government Says

The senior special assistant to Governor Obiano on social media, Mr Ifeanyi Aniagoh, has said that the alleged Assemblies of God church attack in Onitsha is nothing but an incomplete report.


He said that nothing like such happened except an attack on policemen on Oguta road in Onitsha.

He said;

• “No church attack in Onitsha, please ignore the rumour! The Onitsha incidence has nothing to do with church attack as confirmed by the Anambra Police Public Relations Officer, Princess Nkiru Nwode.
  
  She said the attack was on policemen who were on foot patrol along Oguta Road Onitsha.
  
  According to her, the attackers were hoodlums who disguised themselves as masquerades to dispossess innocent citizens of their belongings and in the process killed a police man and injured some others.
  
  Recall that in an effort to ensure safer society, the government of Anambra State recently launched Motorbike Brigade in addition to several other Security Units that maintain regular patrol of our communities.
  
  May the soul of deceased officer who died in active duty find eternal peace.”

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Football Star, Cristiano Ronaldo To Lose 5 Game's For Pushing Referee

Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo to lose 5 game's after pushing the referee in Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Barcelona.


The Portuguese has been given one game for the initial red card and four more for the subsequent physical altercation. A €3000 (£2727) fine has been added on top of the suspension.

Any appeal will have to wait until Wednesday, the day of the second leg of the Super Copa at the Bernabeu, because of a public holiday on Tuesday.

Portugal captain Ronaldo received two bookings in the space of three minutes. An additional mandatory €800 fine has been handed to Ronaldo for the red card, with the club billed for €350.

Ronaldo will return for Real Madrid on September 19 against Real Betis.

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Some Effective Ways To Avoid Payment of Flight Rescheduling Fees

You booked a flight for a getaway or business trip, but now you have an emergency that you have to attend to and you have no choice than to reschedule your flight. And for quite a number of airline, you need to pay rescheduling fees.


Below are some ways to avoid paying flight rescheduling fees.

1). Monitor for schedule changes
Due to issues beyond the airline's control, they may cancel or reschedule your flight. This will definitely work in your favour. This plays out for travellers who bought their ticket directly from the airline. With this, you do not need to reschedule your flight. Just ensure you monitor for schedule changes.

2). Purchase another ticket
Rescheduling fees can be so high that sometimes it does not worth paying for it. So, if the charge for rescheduling is more than your ticket, simply buy a new one.

3). Reschedule as early as possible
Time is money. The sooner you reschedule your flight, the less likely you will pay a rescheduling fee.

4). Call rather than going online
The internet has made it easier to report grievances and complaints. Anyone can just go on twitter to request information about the procedure for rescheduling flight. But some situations require human intervention. So, rather than going online, just call them and get all the info you need. They may even reschedule your flight for free as a promo.

5). Read rescheduling policies before booking. We are all guilty of this. We do not read the terms and conditions for booking or buying anything. Consequently, when there is a problem, you will not get the desired response because it is not covered by the terms and conditions. Henceforth, make it a habit to read the policies for booking flights. This will help you fathom the rescheduling procedure for any airline.

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Popular Nigerian Female Dj, Dj Cuppy Wins Award, Visits Dad To Thank Him (See Photos)

Florence Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy recently won an award with the SME100nigeria. Shortly after that, she stormed her dad's office thanking him for being the best and making her learn from the best.

See more photos from the award ceremony below...

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Wow!, See Photos of AAU Lecturer as He Goes On His Knee To Propose To Girlfriend

Lol, even lecturers are going soft now. What the internet will cause? Em, sigh! Lol. So Dr. Nwoke, HOD of Physiology Department, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma is so in love with his girlfriend, that he went the way of his students by proposing to her publicly.

He proposed during a dinner organised by his students that he was invited to be part of.

When your lecturer joins you at your event and steals the show, what do you do? You just clap and be happy for him and help circulate photos lol, that's exactly what the students did and social media has been full of congratulatory messages to the couple.

See the photo below..



Seriously, this is lovely.

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[MUSIC] Madee Ft. Tekno – Sikila

Tanzania Recording Artist Madee unwraps a new collaboration single with Nigerian Record Producer Tekno, The audio is titled “ Sikila ”.

The official audio to “Sikila” by Madee featuring Tekno was coupled up with the Animation Video which is available for stream on this post.

Download and Enjoy!.

[MUSIC] Madee Ft. Tekno – Sikila

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[MUSIC] Yovi Ft. Lil Kesh & Mayorkun – Amen (Remix)

LRR newly signed artist Yovi enlist the vocal performances of YAGI boss, Lil Kesh and Eleko crooner Mayorkun to present this dope remix for Amen.

Download and Enjoy!

[MUSIC] Yovi Ft. Lil Kesh & Mayorkun – Amen (Remix)

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Up To 17 Killed, 8 Injured In Burkina Faso Restaurant Terror Attack

Just yesterday, around 9 p.m.
Up to 17 people were killed and eight others were injured after a number of assailants attacked a restaurant in Burkina Faso.



The attack took place in Ouagadougou, the capital of the West African nation. It's not known how many attackers were involved.

Attackers barricaded themselves in the Istanbul restaurant on Avenue Kwame Nkrumah in the center of the city.

Burkina Faso Communications Minister Remis Dandjinou called the raid a "terrorist attack," according to Reuters, and said the victims were from a number of countries. Efforts are underway to identify the bodies so the authorities can inform their families.

The Prosecutor's Office as commenced on investigation of the incident.

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Kevin Hart And Wife, Eniko Celebrates 1st Wedding Anniversary (Photo)

Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish shared sweet Instagram posts gushing about each other yesterday.


The first wedding anniversary for the couple, who have a baby son on the way.

Posting a black-and-white wedding photo of himself dancing with his wife, Kevin, 38, wrote:

• 'Happy 1 year anniversary to this unbelievable wife of mine.
  
  Thank u for all that you do. Thank you for loving me & supporting me at the highest level...Thank you for loving & embracing my kids & the way you do...Thank you for turning my house into home...Thank you for simply making me Happy....,
  
  You are & will forever be my "Rib"....1 year down & the rest of our life to go....Our family & our union is getting bigger & stronger & I love it!!!!! #Harts,

Eniko posted a whole album of gorgeous wedding photos, writing:

• 'I'm Grateful to God everyday for putting us together. When it's real, no love/bond can ever be faked nor broken. My partner in life, My other half that makes me whole, My SOULMATE.♥'
  She went on: 'Thank you for always keeping a smile on my face.. I love you more everyday. 8 years together..1 year married..Forever to go! #HartilyYours. Happy 1 year anniversary babe! We made it!'

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"Stop Killing Vultures" - NCF Warns

The National Conservation Foundation has warned against the trafficking and illegal killing of vultures in the country and called on security operatives and herb sellers to support the foundation in its efforts to stop the acts.



The Conservation Manager, Technical Programme of the NCF, Mr. Adedayo Mahmud, gave the warning in Osogbo on Friday at a workshop organised by the NCF for policemen, officers of the Nigerian Customs Service and herb sellers popularly known as elewe omo.

Mahmud said vultures played a very important role in the ecosystem, including the prevention of outbreak of diseases and sicknesses through their activities.

He said vultures also assist law enforcement agencies by flying over the area where poachers just killed wildlife animals, lamenting that poachers usually poisoned the birds in order to avoid being given away by their activities.

Mahmud said, “Vultures are being killed in large number despite their importance to the ecosystem. Vulture population has declined drastically but it is estimated that a single vulture provides a scavenging benefit of $11,600 per year.

“Vultures are also used in traditional medicine. The feathers and the heads are used for ritualistic purposes and they are exported to other countries. That is why we are seeking the support of the elewe omo and also security agencies to stop this.”

He advocated legislation to arrest and prosecute wildlife traffickers and other offenders including those fond of wildlife poisoning.

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