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Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Popular Nigerian pastor organizes all-white yacht birthday bash in Dubai (Photos)

When a Pastor does the work of God with all his heart, he sure has to eat from the temple as the mercies and favour of the Lord continue to abound in his life. Such is the tale of popular Nigerian Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, of Common Wealth of Zion Assembly (COZA).

Pastor Biodun, celebrated his birthday with a lavish dinner party at the 7-star Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai on the 22nd of January 2016. This was followed with an all white Yacht party and finally a Thanksgiving service on Sunday at the new COZA Dubai.

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Adele Named Best Selling Artiste Of 2015

Adele named best selling artiste of 2015 – The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has crowned Adele as the best selling artiste of 2015.

Adele had broken a number of records in 2015, starting with the release of Hello, the first single of her third album, 25, and the album’s subsequent release.

Hello had surpassed over 1 million downloads in its first week, with 25 selling over 3 million copies in its first week, both new records.

2014 holder Taylor Swift dropped to third place, with British singer Ed Sheeran finishing at second place following his X album. Justin Biebercame 4th, with One Directionrounding out the top 5.

Femi Adesina speaks on Pres. Buhari’s health and vacation - "He's not sick, He only went to rest

Ever since President Buhari proceeded on his brief leave, rumours on social media have been that he is sick and has gone abroad for treatment. These rumours were fueled by the statement from Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose who said the sudden vacation was suspicious.

“Nigerians deserve to know the truth about their President because the President is an open book that every Nigerians should be free to read,” Ayo Fayose said in his statement two days ago.

But the Speical Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity has addressed this issue. In an interview on Channels TV, Adesina said that the President has worked for 8 months without rest, and that the leave was not sudden.

Any man can fall sick, old or young, but the president is not sick, the president is well. The president has worked for more than eight months non-stop, and he felt it was time to take a respite and he asked for six days leave and he did it the proper way. He communicated it to the national assembly, handed over power to his deputy and nothing is wrong with that.

Do you go on vacation because you are sick? You need respite from time to time and when you think it is time for respite, you take it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with his state of health. “Nigerians have been lied to for so long that they are now finding it difficult to believe the truth and that is the problem. You have told the truth yet they did not believe it because they have a carry-over of those who have lied to them for many decades but this government will not lie; it will tell the truth.”‎

Dead Baby prayed back to Life at the Liberation City Church [Photos]

Bellanaija shares a post of how a dead child was prayed back to life it happened for real, read story below:

God used Dr Chris Okafor to bring the child in question back to life On Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the Mountain Miracle and Liberation Ministries, a.k.a Liberation City, a dead child was prayed back to life in a suspense-filled movie-like scenario.

German President Pledges To Support Nigeria In Fight Against Boko Haram

The German President, Mr. Joachim Gauck on Monday pledged that his country will help Nigeria to fight terrorism with technology during his visit to the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

Gauck said the purpose of his visit to the country was to strengthen the cordial relationship between the two countries and to forge additional trade ties.

Speaking through an interpreter, Gauck said he was willing to share his country’s experiences in the field of science and technology, especially in the areas of capacity building, expressing confidence in steps being taken by the present government in the country to address the nation’s challenges.

“I am delighted to be here in Lagos and we in Germany and in Europe are more than aware of the importance of this city as a centre of business, of political development, of creativity and intellectively in the art of West Africa. At the same time I am delighted to be here in Lagos on my very first visit to Nigeria. I am happy to learn more and hear more about the successes of this country and the problems it has to tackle.

“My visit is meant to underline the friendly close ties existing between Germany and Nigeria. We have great interest in the area of trade. We in Germany are ready to share our experiences in those areas where you think they might prove helpful or necessary and we are happy to share the experiences we have acquired in fostering security and fostering social security.

“We are happy to share the knowledge we have acquired in the field of science and technology and cooperate with you and we are also happy to the knowledge we have when it comes to bringing about a fruitful cooperation between the business communities to bring about benefit for all,” he said.

Speaking, Ambode told the German president that his administration had instituted security and legal reforms to ensure a thriving business environment.

He said his administration was ready to explore the common interests between the state and Frankfurt, which is also Germany’s financial capital.

EFCC goes after Alison-Madueke, Okonjo-Iweala

The coast is not yet clear for former ministers, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the Finance Ministry and Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke of the Petroleum sector as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has insisted on probing the duo.

The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, made this disclosure in Abuja when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes to defend the commission’s 2016 budget proposals.

“The commission will soon move into the petroleum sector”, he said, while urging the National Assembly to support the efforts of the agency by making more funds available for its operations.

Shortly after Magu’s presentation, a member of the committee, Mr. Razak Atunwa, told reporters that Magu actually informed the committee that Alison-Madueke, Okonjo-Iweala and the oil baron would be investigated, Punch reports.

Atunwa was the lawmaker, who asked Magu the question on whether the commission would probe the oil sector.

Atunwa added, “I said the EFCC has recovered a lot of money for Nigeria and he (Magu) mentioned that in that regard, more sectors of the economy are likely to come under investigative activities.

“I said ‘will it include the petroleum sector’? He said, ‘yes’. And I said ‘would it include investigating the following people – Diezani Alison-Madueke, Okonjo-Iweala and a particular oil magnate’, and he said ‘yes’; those people are already under their investigative radar.”

Oliseh Pleads For Nigerians Forgiveness After Calling Critics Insane

Under fire Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has apologised to Nigerians after his outburst through the social media where he described his antagonists as insane.

A number of soccer buffs had condemned Nigeria’s unimpressive performance at the fourth African Nations Championship (CHAN) which ended last Sunday in Rwanda, where the Eagles crashed out in the group stage.

Oliseh in a U turn after his outburst via his ‘You Tube’ channel last Sunday, tendered an apology to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as well as soccer-loving Nigerians for the unpleasant action.

Tijani Babangida, a member of his backroom staff told Goal that the former Nigeria captain has expressed regrets over his action.

He just sent a letter of apology apologising to everyone for his utterances and that he is sorry that he never wanted to attack the NFF or embarrass them,” Babangida said.

“He was just hurt and wanted the whole world to know that we have not been given money and he is also frustrated due to the high attacks on him and his crew.”