Okonjo-Iweala-Why we can’t process applications for 10,000 new homes

The Federal Government said on Tuesday it was working towards to reduce the cost of motage bank

The Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo, said negotiations towards a consensus on the proposed template accounted for the observed delay in processing applications received from Nigerians who seek to own homes under the 10,000 Mortgage Finance Scheme launched recently by the government.

“That is why processing the application has been delayed by about four weeks so that subscribers would not have to pay additional 16 per cent when they go to perfect their ownership titles.”

“There is no hidden agenda in the process at all. Those who do not qualify would also receive letters explaining why they were not able to meet the selection criteria,” the minister assured. “We trying to scale down the cost of mortgage finance from 16 to 3 per cent to make it affordable to ordinary Nigerians.”

Little Baby suffocates to death in between his parent while sleeping

Baby of 6-week-old baby named Noah, suffocated to death in his sleep after being deprived of oxygen while sleeping in between his parent in bed at their home in Bradford, in West Yorkshire.
              
According to the UK Telegraph, Noah's parents, Paul Pearson 24 and Emily Lambert 22, had left him with his grandmother while they went out with

friends for drinks for the first time in a year. They returned at about 3:30am the following day drunk but still took their baby from the grandmother... Noah's father took him into their room to sleep in his Moses basket which was placed by his side of their bed. But when Noah started to cry around 5am, his father took him from the Moses basket and brought him into the bed he shared with his partner and placed him between them. When the couple woke up at about 8.50am, they found blood coming out from Noah's nostrils.

This is really a sad news..

Pope Francis Prays In Mosque

Pope Francis today took part in a Muslim prayer with the Grand Mufti of Istanbul on his second leg of his three day visit to Turkey.

Pope Francis was alongside theGrand Mufti side to side today and clasped his hands for a two minute silent prayer in the 17th-century Sultan Ahmet mosque, aiming to show respect for Islam and encourage stronger ties between the two faiths.

May God accept it,” Rahmi Yaran, the Grand Mufti of Istanbul told the pope at the end of the prayer.

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Lil wayne's Daugther Turns 16, Gets a BMW and Ferrari from Dad

Lil Wayne’s daughter celebrated her sweet 16, and the celebration was certainly one fit for a princess. The birthday girl, Reginae Carter, not only partied in lavish style but also received two gifts she didn't dream was coming her way this soon: a BMW and a Ferrari; thanks to her wonderful Dad, Lil wayne.

The bash was held in Atlanta and was attended by high profile celebrities, such as Jacob Latimore, Fantasia, Kandi Burruss, and T.I. and Tiny. Reginae arrived in a horse-drawn carriage donning a Cinderella-like gown, though she changed dresses throughout the night.

The festivities included a private concert held by Nicki Minaj, who regaled the crowd with her remix performance of her hit songs Flawless and Moment 4 Life.

Lil Wayne’s daughter is fast becoming a celebrity in her own right. She is pursuing a musical career herself and is currently signed with the record label Young Money. She currently has released a single titled Mind Goin’ Crazy, which she performed at her own party.

Don jazzy backs Davido after failing to grab an award at CHOMVA14 in 5 nominations

Don Jazzy has backed the 'Aye' hit singer, Davido who after been one of the acts with the highest numbers of nominations with a total of 5 to himself went home with 0 Channel O Music Video Award. But the Mavin Boss Has something to say after the event on one of the award categories; Don jazzy tweeted later: ‘My most gifted video award is Aye by Davido sha. #MyOpinion. He definitely owned 2014. #Okbye’.

Happy moment for Psquare brother as he welcomes first child

A new born baby girl was welcomed to the Okoye's family recently.

Ifeoma Okoye, wife to the elder brother of popular music duo P-square who has been pregnant put to bed on the November 29, 2014.

It's a blessing as Peter and Paul of P-square are now uncles.

The couple are currently in Atlanta, Georgia. They can't be any happier.

Congrats to them

Kano Blast Survivors: In God's House We Saw Hell

As the nation awakes from the ruins of the friday bomding, victims of the blast in kano have been recounting their experience of the sad day.

The Kano Central Mosque had been closed down for the first time in its 400 year old history .

Survivors of the disaster ranging from 13 to 70 years old have recounted their experience.

As they lay on their hospital beds suffering from various degree of pains and recounted their ordeals.

The Chief Imam of Masalacin Nakuka of Naibawa Quarters said that his 32-year-old son, Ahmadu Inuwa, and a neighbor, Malam Mai Tasi, “were seated two rows away from my position”.
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Photos: See the world's largest family - with 181 Family members

He has 39 wives, 94 children, 14 daughters-in-law and 33 grandchildren Respectively. They all live with him in his hotel-like 100-room, four-story house perched among the hills of Baktwang village in the Indian state of Mizoram.

One year, he married ten wives. Two of them sisters. His 39 wives say they are blessed to have him and take turns to share his bed.

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Dallas State of Mind... To Support Dez Bryant

Roc Boys were in the building last night ... when Jay Z hit up MetLife Stadium to watch his newest client, Dez Bryant, tear up the NY Giants ... and even made time to shmooze with Jerry Jones.

Of course, Jay's Roc Nation Sports just signed #88 ... and Dez couldn't be happier about it -- throwing up the Roc Nation sign after both of his touchdowns last night.

Dez is reportedly gunning for one of the biggest contracts in NFL history ... something over the $100 million mark ... and after last night's performance, ya gotta think Jay's more confident than ever that he'll get it.

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Asa Spotted With Grammy Award Winning Singer Lenny Kravitz

Beautiful vocalist, Asa was spotted with multiple Grammy Award winning American singer, Leonard Albert “Lenny Kravitz” .
Asa got to share a photo with the rock singer at his show in Paris.

JAMB Approves 30 CBT Centres In Lagos For 2015 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it had approved 30 computer-based centres for the 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Lagos State.

Lagos Coordinator of the Board, Dr Beatrice Okorie said that the development was a great improvement over the previous years when there were only five centres.

She disclosed this when asked about the board’s level of preparedness ahead of next year’s matriculation examination slated for March 4, 2015.

The board, had during the 2014 examination which comprised the Paper Pencil, Computer Based and the Dual Based modes, declared that it was migrating fully to an all computer based test, reports the News

PHOTOS: WTF! Is this Tiwa Savage?

I bet you look olderthan my dead Granny :p

WTF! :) …Hehehe! Tiwa Savage looking older than most of you mates’ grand moms.

The power of makeup that is!

The metamorphosis into an old woman was for her
new “ My Darlin ” music video.

UNBELIEVABLE!! Snake Allegedly Withdraws Cash At Barclays Bank ATM [See Photos]

On Saturday an accident happened in Harare which was very strange, Zimbabwe.

According to the report, a snake slithered to an ATM machine at Barclays Bank, Angwa Street and then entered a car.

Passers-by surrounded the car to get a closer view of the snake and its owner. Others were busy taking photos from the onset and managed to capture pictures of the snake and the car that it later entered.

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Music: Five Star Music wins big award at NMVA 2014...

The 2014 edition of the Naija Music Video Award turned out very successful for Five Star Music as the label grabbed the highest number of awards at the ceremony.

The awards ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at Eko Hotel and Suites, V.I, Lagos saw the music label winning a total number of four awards.

The label defeated Chocolate City, YBNL, HKN Gang, Mavin records and Effyzzie to win the Best Producer award while Five star Music act, Harry a.k.a Mr Songs, won two awards by defeating Yung L (S.O.S), Yemi Alade (Johnny), Davido (Tchelete), Olamide (Eleda Mi O), Mavin (Dorobucci) to win Best Pop Extra video for his song ‘My Story’ and also The Best Contemporary Afro Video for the song ‘Kolombo’, he defeated Skales (Shake Body), VJ Adams (Whatsup), Mr 2kay (Summer Girl), Tee Blaq (Garawa) and Sanni Danja ( Yawa) to win the award .

Limpopo master, Kcee didn’t miss out on the list also as he won The Best Highlife Video for his song, ‘Ogadinma’ defeating Timi Dakolo (Iyawo Mi), Ramsome (Local Boy), Sean Tizzle (Komole), SolidStar (Oluchi) and Ice Prince (Whiskey) in the process....

How I Survived Prostate Cancer, Wole Soyinka Reveals

Prof. Soyinka had prostate cancer for 10 months without letting anyone, it was a conference that he made this known and has advised that people go for regular check up to detect any disease early enough.

“In November, last year, I discovered that I had cancer and I have been treating it. I finished treatment on October 28 and that’s why I’ve come out to tell you this. Many people start looking at you as if you are a ghost; No! It’s not a death sentence and it is curable. I have undergone the treatment and I even have a certificate and medal to show for it, but I don’t normally wear decorations." He Said.

“I want to use myself to encourage others to take whatever test available to them in our limited circumstances here and more importantly to encourage those who are in charge of our health to take the cancer menace seriously,” Soyinka said.