Curence: The Fastest News Update: 2015

Nigerians Abroad Sent $21Billion Home In 2015

With about $21 billion sent home by Nigerians in diaspora in 2015, the country is the sixth largest receiver of remittances in the world, the Migration of Remittance Factbook 2016 has shown.
The country is also by far the largest receiver of remittances in sub-Saharan Africa, receiving a total of $34.8 billion this year.
The report, which relied on data gathered from January to December 1, 2015, was compiled by the Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development with support from the World Bank, German, Swedish and Swiss governments.
An analysis of the report by PREMIUM TIMES also shows that the United States and the United Kingdom are by far the most lucrative destinations for Nigerian migrants. Nigerians at home received a total of $9.4 billion ($5.7 billion from the US and $3.7 billion from the UK) from both countries in 2015.

Ebonyi state governor not only paid in time december salary for workers but also distributed made in Ebonyi rice for workers...

see pics below
cc: lalasticlala seun mynd44 benedictnsi ....this deserves front page..we need to encourage local production of rice in Nigeria

To think he once loved this woman. See what he posted about his first baby mama Shaniqua again..

Aww...Chris Brown begs his fans to buy his new album, Royalty!

Chris Brown woke up early this morning pleading with fans to buy his new album, Royalty. His album is predicted to sell between 125-135k in its first week but it looks like that's not enough for him. He begged fans to buy the album to help him change the world, saying he works three times harder than any of his peers. See his tweets after the cut...

Some Muslims in the US, Canada, India and Beirut staged peaceful protest in their countries yesterday December 22nd over the arrest of the Shiite Muslim group leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. He was arrested after his members had a clash with the Nigerian Army. Continue...

Days after Miss Colombia was crowned the Miss Universe...for two minutes, the world's famous runner-up is speaking out. Ariadna Gutierrez took to her Instagram page on Tuesday and wrote:

"After the storm comes the calm. I want to thank each and everyone of you who have sent messages of support and strength. Every one of you has become an incredible human being in my book and I am the most fortunate and thankful for having the support not only from one country but from the whole entire world.

An International Human Rights group, the Human Rights Watch, says over 300 Shiite members were killed during the Army/Shiite clash in Zaria Kaduna state on December 12th and 13th. A statement by the group which was released today claims that accounts by the Shiite members witnessed the killins say the Army hurriedly dug a mass grave for their members who were killed during the clash

26 year old Ugandan singer, Guvnor Ace has finally made his way to Sweden, the birth country of his 68 year old Swedish wife, Mona Lisa Larsson. Ace made headlines in August when married Mona at a Ugandan marriage registry. He is visiting Sweden for the Christmas. He shared the photos and wrote "My wife thanks for welcoming me in your country. Wow I am gonna enjoy this Christmas and the new year eve with my baby". Mission accomplished! Lol. Continue to see more photos

The Real Madrid star fresh from a 10-2 bashing of Rayo Vallecano in the weekend, traveled to Miami to watch the basket ball game between Miami Heats and Detroit Pistons and took some pictures with Heats player Luol Deng. The club even announced his presence to the crowd, saying: "Soccer superstar Ronaldo is in the crowd tonight!" The Portuguese wore a tie and suit jacket alongside a pair of designer jeans and took a few selfies with fans. See more photos after the jump...

LAGBUS to provide free bus rides on Christmas Day

This is contained in a press statement signed by Mr Yemi Adesoye, the LAGBUS Public Relations Officer, which was made available to newsmen in Lagos.
According to the statement, the move is aimed at promoting the use of public transportation, as well as reducing congestion on Lagos roads during the festivities.
The statement said that the free bus rides would cut across parts of the metropolis, within the operational hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
It said that the free bus services would ensure that fewer vehicles were on the roads during the period, appealing to motorists not to drink and drive to prevent avoidable accidents, which usually occurred during celebrations.
While wishing residents a Merry Christmas, the LAGBUS management commended them for their unflinching patronage.

Embattled Van Gaal storms out of United press conference

Embattled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal showed signs of cracking under pressure as he stormed out of a media briefing on Wednesday after becoming annoyed by questions about his future.

Van Gaal has reportedly been given two games to save his job after United’s miserable six-match winless run cost his side their place in the Champions League and saw them drop out of the Premier League’s top four.

Rumours have been rife this week that the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss is about to be sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho, who was dismissed by Chelsea last Thursday.

Quizzed about the speculation by reporters ahead his weekly press conference ahead of Saturday’s trip to Stoke, van Gaal quickly became irritated and it was less than five minutes before he decided he had had enough

Refusing to take any more questions, the Dutchman walked out, saying as he passed a table of mince pies and wine that had been laid on for the media: “I wish you a merry Christmas and also maybe a happy new year when I see you.

Georgia Prime Minister Garibashvili resigns

Georgia’s 33-year-old Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili resigned on Wednesday after two years on the job as the ruling coalition struggles to boost its popularity ahead of parliamentary polls next year.

“I took the decision to leave my post,” Garibashvili said in a televised address to the nation. “All posts are temporary. Only God and Motherland are eternal,” a stone-faced Garibashvili said without elaborating on his surprise decision.

Ambode drums support for military to boost war against insurgency

…Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Appeal Emblem

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday advocated the need for acknowledgement of the gallant and bravery efforts of officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces both in protecting the territorial integrity of the nation and keeping the country united. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Marina, while launching the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal, also emphasized the need for all citizens to appreciate the gallant fallen heroes through donations for the welfare and upkeep of the families they left behind, especially their widows and children.

According to the Governor, such acknowledgement was needed not just in the spirit of showing appreciation for what has been done in the past, but also to assure those that are still in active service that their efforts and sacrifices would not be in vain. The Governor said that the appreciation was imperative particularly at this period that the nation is faced with the challenges of terrorism and insurgency in parts of the country.

Adamawa gets new Commissioner of Police

Mr Ghazzali Mohammed has assumed duty as the new Adamawa Commissioner of Police, a statement from the Command has said. The statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Othman Abubakar, Mohammed assumed office on Wednesday.

A copy of the statement made available to newsmen in Yola said Mohammed replaced Mr Gabriel Adaji. Mohammed, until his appointment, was in charge of election planning and monitoring at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) has begun daily production of 3.2 million litres of petrol. This is contained in a statement signed by MR Ohi Alegbe, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday in Abuja. It said that the plant began production with an initial PMS yield of about 1.5 million litres, adding that had ramped up its daily yield to 3.2 million litres.

“The injection of this volume into the system will significantly impact ongoing special intervention efforts designed to bring relief to motorists across the country,” it stated. The statement stated that the deployment of NNPC staff in the monitoring of fuel distribution and retail system at filling stations nationwide had started yielding positive results in Abuja and environs in less than 48 hours.

Young and innovative, Mrs Ukinebo Dare is CEO of Poise Graduate Finishing Academy, PGFA, a subsidiary of Poise Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s foremost finishing schools for human capacity development. Unlike the regular entrepreneur who take on ventures for profiting, Uki, as she is fondly called, conceived and designed PGFA five years ago to rescue Nigeria’s teaming youth population from unemployability by equipping them with skills that put them at par with employers’ requirement, using the PGFA PSENSE Employability Skill Certification.

The alumnus of Benson Idahosa University, Edo State, as well as Bradford University, UK, who has just clinched the Future Awards and Ford Foundation prize for Youth Employment tells more in interview and says Nigerian graduates are intelligent but lack pertinent soft skills.

Following the fresh six-count charges filled by the Federal Government of Nigeria against the embattled leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, a federal High Court judge has exempted himself from hearing the case. Justice Ahmed Mohammed who announced the decision on Wednesday in Abuja after Mr. Kanu objected to the case, said that it was needless, as the federal government had repeatedly disobeyed previous court rulings.

Kanu was charged before the Federal High Court, Abuja alongside two others, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi in a fresh six-count charge of treason and managing the affairs of ‘an unlawful society.’ The government is accusing Mr. Kanu of plotting to split Nigeria, by creating a Biafra Republic with south east, south south states, and parts of Kogi and Benue states, as component units.

Somalia bans Christmas, New Year festivities

Somalia’s government has banned celebrations of Christmas and New Year in the Muslim majority country, saying the festivities might attract Islamist attacks. “All events related to Christmas and New Year celebrations are contrary to Islamic culture, which could damage the faith of the Muslim community,” the director general of the religious affairs ministry told reporters on Tuesday.

Sheikh Mohamed Khayrow said security forces had been ordered to break up any such celebrations. “There should be no activity at all,” he said. Sheikh Nur Barud Gurhan, of the Supreme Religious Council of Somalia, said that non-Muslim festivities might provoke the ire of the Shebab, East Africa’s Al-Qaeda branch, which is headquartered in Somalia.

Nigerian graduates need 21st Century skills to be employed – Pearson

With approximately 11 million people between the ages of 15 and 34 out of work in Nigeria, it is becoming more important than ever to tackle the country’s youth unemployment challenge with practical and effective solutions. Without a doubt, higher education plays a key role in reversing unemployment trends in Nigeria, and in helping young people to establish meaningful careers. The Nigerian Government and other education stakeholders across the country have recognised this, opening over 70 new universities since 2005.

However, as the international experience demonstrates, higher education in itself is no panacea to curbing youth unemployment. Whilst creating additional university places is essential, what also needs to be considered is the quality and relevance of the tertiary education students are receiving. Frank Edwards, Education Expert and Workforce Development Director at Pearson, believes that giving students an education that sets them up for success in work and life is what will have the greatest impact on improving Nigeria’s unemployment statistics.

A consortium led by two US technology investors is negotiating to buy Everton Football Club for an estimated £200 million (272 million euros, $297 million), The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday.

The report said the group had signed a preliminary agreement with owner and chairman Bill Kenwright and was checking the club’s accounts with the aim of completing a takeover within the next six weeks.

The agreement means the investors have been given time for exclusive talks on the deal. The consortium is led by John J. Moores and Charles Noell, co-founders of venture capital firm JMI Equity. The 71-year-old Moores, who is also the founder of business software firm BMC, bought the San Diego Padres baseball team in 1994 and sold it in 2012.

The actress did a festive season photo shoot to share with her fans. See more photos after the cut...

First native Sub-Saharan African to win the Miss World pageant Agbani Darego, MFR, is a year older today! Happy birthday to her!

Caitlyn Jenner on Vogue.com Most Stylish Celebrities List

Caitlyn Jenner has been a woman for less than a year & she's in all the women of the year list. Vogue.com is asking it's readers to tell them whose look caught their eye and won their heart in 2015. In a poll on their website, they ask people to vote for the most stylish celebrity and listed the celebs below.

The Dj and her sister look the picture of serenity and contentment as they take selfies aboard their father's luxury yacht. #TheLife! More photos after the cut...

Angela Adelaja, the CEO of Fresh Direct has won one million naira at the first edition of The Venture Search organized by Chivas Regal in Nigeria. She was announced by the head of the panel of judges, Audu Maikori, Social Entrepreneur and President, Chocolate City Group at the final pitch by the top 5 finalists that took place in Lagos today.

The Federal Government has declared holiday for Thursday Dec. 24th (eid el Malud), Friday Dec. 25th (Christmas) Saturday, Sunday and Monday as public holidays...

The declaration was made in a statement by the Minister of the Interior, Rtd Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau. It reads "The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 24th December 2015 as public holiday to mark Eid-E-Maulud celebration. "Friday, 25th and Monday 28th December 2015 have also been declared as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day celebration."

Buhari’s budget a big fraud' - PDP…Says President planning to Mortgage Nigeria’s future

Read the PDP press statement below...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describes the N6.8 trillion 2016 federal budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday as a big fraud and executive conspiracy tailored towards mortgaging the future of the nation. The party queried President Buhari’s decision to borrow N2 trillion, the biggest in the history of the nation as the height of recklessness and deceit from a government that trends on propaganda.

The PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh on Tuesday berated the Federal Government for trying to use their bogus welfare programme and phantom capital projects as cover and conduit to syphon the funds to satisfy partisan interests, particularly to settle huge campaign debts.

“It is obvious that this budget is an extension of the campaign promises of the APC government, presented as a manifesto filled with bogus promises which implementation will be inconclusive, thereby allowing the APC to once again deny their promises.

A LIB reader tells his story below..

Today was my second time of riding on his bike. On the first occasion I never knew he had no fingers on his right hands until the point of giving him money. I was surprised and didn't even know what to say that day but today when I sighted him, I quickly stopped him because I wanted to have a talk with him as I understand Hausa. He's from Kankakee and his disability did not stop him from doing his job. He said something that amazed me 'I can't beg'.." See more photos after the cut...

Nigeria's Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh is among the top ten most searched sports personalities by Nigerians in 2015, according to listings released by Google. The search engine annually releases a list of what people were interested in searching for or the trending topics searched by Nigerians every year. Karim Benzema, Petr Cech, Sunday Oliseh and a host of others made the top ten cut. See it after the cut..

The Federal Government has filed fresh charges including treason against founder of Radio Biafra and leader of the Independent People of Briafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu ‎before Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja.

The fresh case filed and signed by the Director, Public Prosecution, Mohammed Saidu Diri, for the Attorney-General of the Federation comes barely a week after Justice Adeniyi Ademola ordered the unconditional release of the accused since there was no pending charges against him about two months after his detention in October.

The DSS after the court ruling, had kept him in their custody and decided to file fresh charges against him. The new case against him is meant to be heard by the court today December 22nd. Part of the charge against him reads

Read the full text below...

I am honoured and privileged to present the 2016 Budget proposal. This is my first address before this joint session of the National Assembly. I have come here today, not only to address members of the National Assembly, but also to speak directly to the men and women who placed us here.

2. I know the state of our economy is a source of concern for many. This has been further worsened by the unbridled corruption and security challenges we have faced in the last few years. From those who have lost their jobs, to those young people who have never had a job, to the people in the North East whose families and businesses were destroyed by insurgents, this has been a difficult period in our nation’s history, lessons that we must not forget or ignore, as we plan for the future.

3. By June 2014, oil prices averaged $112 per barrel. But as at today, the price is under $39 per barrel. This huge decline is having a painful effect on our economy. Consumption has declined at all levels. In both the private and public sectors, employers have struggled to meet their salary and other employee related obligations. The small business owners and traders have been particularly hard hit by this state of affairs.

4. Fellow Nigerians, the confidence of many might be shaken. However, I stand before you today promising that we will secure our country, rebuild our economy, and make the Federal Republic of Nigeria stronger than it has ever been.

Nigerian referee Basil Giwa collapsed and died during south west fitness test in Ibadan. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

The cars Buhari got from past govt was part of his dues as past Head of State- Femi Adesina

In a recent interview with Radio Continental 102.3 FM, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Femi Adesina, gave more insight into the 2 SUVs Buhari received from the past administration after the Boko Haram attack on his convoy last year. According to Adesina, there is no basis for linking Buhari to the Dasuki arms deal scandal

"Maybe there is an attempt to just tar everybody in the country with the brush of corruption, and that is not necessary, because this is our country and it belongs to all of us. We don’t have an alternate country. What happened was that suddenly out of the blues, we began to hear that Gen. Buhari, while not yet elected President, collected five SUVs and the sum of $300,000 from the security funds.

I then checked up and what I was told was that prior to the Boko Haram attack of July last year, President Buhari never got anything from any government though the Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar regime had enacted a decree that spelt out what former heads of state were entitled to, and that decree specifically says they are entitled to three vehicles from the federal government ,which should be replaced every four years. He never got any. And then came the Boko Haram attack of July 2014, which by the grace of God, he survived. One day, two vehicles were just driven to his office in Kaduna, Land Cruiser SUVs, one armoured and the other not armoured, and they said it was from the Federal Government. Of course, It was part of his dues as a former Head of state, and he collected. No cash component, nothing else"he said

President Buhari presented the 2016 N6.08 trillion Budget to the National Assembly today December 22nd. See more photos after the cut...

Kuwaiti lawmaker Nabeel Al Fadhl died this morning, December 22, as he was taking part in the regular parliament session. Al Fadhl reportedly lost his consciousness inside the hall where the lawmakers were holding the session. (lawmakers pictured around him after he collapsed.).

The session was suspended as a medical team rushed to provide necessary assistance. A lawmaker, Khalil Abdullah, placed a flag of Kuwait on Al Fadhl’s seat following the announcement of his death.

Desmond Elliot dresses in Santa outfit & shares gifts to children (photos)

The actor turned politician is putting smiles on the faces of so many kids in Surulere by knocking from door to door and giving out Christmas gifts. So nice of him. More photos after the cut...

The wife of the President of Nigeria Aisha Buhari says although there has been a lot of success in curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS, there is still need to keep raising the awareness in the country.

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto has announced a monetary donation of N500,000 to each of the 138 families of the 2015 hajj stampede from state.

A breakdown of the number of the victims showed that 114 pilgrims from Sokoto were confirmed dead, 22 are still missing while two are injured and receiving treatment.

A statement issued by Tambuwal's spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said the Governor announced the donation while receiving the report of the 2015 hajj committee in Sokoto Tuesday.

Tambuwal said even though the government cannot compensate the families for the loss of their loved ones, the gesture was in fulfillment of the promise he made when the tragedy occurred in September this year.

He said the families have endured pains since the incident, and commended them for their patience and prayers.

He said government will continue to put in place measures that will enhance the hajj exercise by boosting safety and logistics of the pilgrims.

Singer, songwriter, philanthropist, burgeoning actress and multiple award-winner Tiwa Savage returns to the music stage with the launch of her brand new album ‘R.E.D’ along with the music video for the lead single 'African Waist'. R.E.D, an acronym standing for ‘Romance, Expression and Dance’, is a 16-track album executively produced by musical genius and Mavin boss Don Jazzy, Tee Billz and Tiwa Savage. It includes collaborations from 2Face Idibia, Olamide and Dr. Sid to name but a few.

The R.E.D album debuted on MTN Music+ on November 19 and within 24 hours broke the record for highest streaming downloads and is now the most streamed album of all time on MTN Music+. The R.E.D album can be streamed and downloaded here.

Zimbabwe has announced that it will make the Chinese yuan legal tender after Beijing confirmed it would cancel $40m in debts, AFP reports.

"They [China] said they are cancelling our debts that are maturing this year and we are in the process of finalising the debt instruments and calculating the debts," minister Patrick Chinamasa said in a statement.

Chinamasa also announced that Zimbabwe will officially make the Chinese yuan legal tender as it seeks to increase trade with Beijing. Zimbabwe abandoned its own dollar in 2009 after hyperinflation, which had peaked at around 500bn%, rendered it unusable.

It then started using a slew of foreign currencies, including the US dollar and the South African rand. The yuan was later added to the basket of the foreign currencies, but its use had not been approved yet for public transactions in the market dominated by the greenback.

Use of the yuan "will be a function of trade between China and Zimbabwe and acceptability with customers in Zimbabwe," the minister added.

David Beckham feels his children know how lucky they are to have the kind of life they have. The Former Manchester United, Real Madrid, Ac Milan and PSG player is a UNICEF ambassador and recently undertook a task of playing in all 7 continents of the world while returning to Old Trafford in October to stage a charity match for UNICEF.

President Buhari this morning presented the N6.08 trillion 2016 budget to the National Assembly members. During his speech, President Buhari said Nigeria remains committed to diversification to build and reflate the economy. On the current fuel scarcity, Buhari apologized to Nigerians & blamed it on some stakeholders who have refused to embrace change. He said fuel pump price will remain at N87 for now.

A 43-year-old man shot dead his girlfriend near Kloofsig railway station in Lyttelton, South Africa, a few hours ago. (police pictured at the crime scene). Police spokesman Warrant Officer Hero Gumbu said the murder appeared to be domestic violence related.

Obi Worldphone, the global smartphone company has made a private yet memorable entry into Nigeria with the official unveiling of its latest smartphones – the Obi Worldphone SF-1 and SJ1.5 along with an exciting line up to be introduced in the months to come.

The Brand hosted a number of Nigeria's foremost bloggers, entertainers and media personalities to a cocktail event yesterday at the prestigious Villa Medici, Victoria Island, Lagos where guests experienced the versatility of the smartphones and got to take the devices home.

In a brief but exciting session the Vice President, Mobility Africa, Praveen Rane took questions from guests. He stated that the name 'Obi' is derived from the word 'Mobile'. excluding three letters and the flagship brand name SF-1 is derived from San Francisco, the city in the Silicon Valley where the phones are designed.

Co-founded by John Sculley, prominent tech investor and former CEO of Apple and Pepsi-Cola, Obi Worldphone offers a smartphone experience that is rich, personal and elevated.

Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday commissioned the Ipaja-Ayobo, Ikotun-Ejigbo Roads and also inspected ongoing construction of Brown Street in Lagos. Continue to see more pics..

Her name is Sarah Hermiz. She calls herself a Lebanese Barbie and Trophy wife..and that's her cute daughter. See more photos after the cut...

The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) will from today supply an additional 1.5 million liters of fuel to the domestic market. This additional litres of Fuel means about 50 trucks will be released into the northern part of the country. Production at the refinery was disrupted in September due to pipeline vandalization.

Dear Minister: Jonathan is not to Blame! By Reno Omokri

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri writes open letter to the minister of Information. Read below

Dear Honourable Minister Lai Mohammed, Greetings and congratulations on your recent and well deserved appointment as Nigeria's Minister of Information. You may recall that we met on the set of 'Politics Today' in May of 2011 soon after I was interviewed by Deji Bademosi and just before you were interviewed.

The purpose of my letter to you today is in response to your statement made on Monday the 21st of December, 2015 in which you accused former President Goodluck Jonathan, whom I served as one of three spokesmen, of being responsible for the current excruciating fuel scarcity now subsisting in Nigeria.

Your exact words were "What I will be telling Nigerians is that what we met on ground is such that we are paying for the sins of the last administration.....One of the reasons for the fuel scarcity was the inability of the last government to make adequate provision for fuel subsidy". My candid take on your message to Nigerians is that it is an abdication of responsibility on your part and does not project you and the government you represent as being responsible. Government, as you very well know, is a continuum. One government takes over from where the other stopped and to say that an action in December of 2015 (six months after ex President Jonathan handed over to the incumbent on May 29th, 2015, ) is the fault of the last President, is to confer super human powers on Jonathan.

The Nigerian Court of appeal website has been hacked by a Pro-Shi’a group. The message left on the site which is down at the moment reads:

"In the Name Of GOD Message to Nigeria Government and State Sponsors of Terrorism (USA, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar): Boko Haram and ISIS are terrorists, They are killing Muslims and innocent people because of your dirty money, Hey Nigeria Government you killed thousands of Muslims and specially Zakzaky’s family too, You are all terrorists, You are all murders, God damn you! Allahu maulana wala mula lakum.

Five Star CEO E-Money buys 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter (pics)

The luxury SUV is amazing for traveling. Emeka Okonkwo, aka E-Money is the CEO of Five Star Music and Kcee's younger brother. See more photos after the cut...

The Association of Tilers, Nigeria, ATN has raised alarm over what the group called invasion of quacks in the building industry.

The President of ATN, Com. Hassan Olanrewaju who noted that unsuspecting Nigerians have continued to fall victims to their activities, described the situation as worrisome.

According to him, these quacks have continued to carry out shoddy jobs to denigrate real professionals in the building industry, a scenario he said portrays genuine stakeholders in bad light.

“The Association of Tilers, Nigeria is a noble professional organisation registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, under the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990.

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The Lagos State Government, through LAGBUS and its franchises, said it would provide free bus rides to residents on Friday, to commemorate this year’s Christmas celebration.

Embattled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal showed signs of cracking under pressure as he stormed out of a media briefing on Wednesday after becoming annoyed by questions about his future.