Photo: Aisha Buhari with some of the parents of Buni Yadi massacre victims at her book launch

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari is pictured with parents of victims of Buni Yadi massacre at her book launch presentation yesterday, April 14. 

 

Boko Haram militants on February 2014, stormed Federal Government college in Buni Yadi, Yobe State and slaughtered 59 students in their sleep.

Buhari's visit to China yields billions in investment for Nigeria- Presidency

Press statement from the Presidency

President Buhari has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of his working visit to China, which has yielded additional investments in Nigeria exceeding $6 billion USD. President Buhari believes that the several agreements concluded with the Chinese during the visit will have a huge and positive impact on key sectors of the Nigerian economy including power, solid minerals, agriculture, housing and rail transportation.

In the power sector, North South Power Company Limited and Sinohydro Corporation Limited signed an agreement valued at $478,657,941.28 for the construction of 300 Mega Watts solar power in Shiriro, Niger State. In the solid minerals sector, Granite and Marble Nigeria Limited and Shanghai Shibang signed an agreement valued at $55 million for the construction and equipping of granite mining plant in Nigeria.

A total of $1 billion USD is to be invested in the development of a greenfield expressway for Abuja-Ibadan-Lagos under an agreement reached by the Infrastructure Bank and Sinohydro Corporation Limited. For the housing sector, both companies also sealed a $250 million deal to develop an ultra modern 27-storey high rise complex and a $2.5 billion agreement for the development of the Lagos Metro Rail Transit Red Line project.

Other agreements announced and signed during the visit include a $1 billion for the establishment of a Hi-tech industrial park in Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa, Ogun State. Furthermore, the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone and CNG (Nigeria) Investment Limited also signed an agreement valued at $200million for the construction of two 500MT/day float gas facilities. An agreement valued at $363 million for the establishment of a comprehensive farm and downstream industrial park in Kogi state was also announced at the Nigeria-China business forum.

Other agreements undergoing negotiations include a $500 million project for the provision of television broadcast equipment and a $25 million facility for production of pre-paid smart meters between Mojec International Limited and Microstar Company Limited. About 100 Nigerian businesses and 300 Chinese firms participated in the Nigeria-China business forum which took place a day after President Buhari began his visit to China.

Garba Shehu SSA to the President (Media & Publicity) April 15, 2016

Is there anything wrong with a 14 year old wearing heels this high?

That is Disney actress Skai Jackson. She's 14 and recently stepped out for an interview wearing high heels which became a topic of discussion as many felt she was too young to be rocking it. Thoughts?

Photos: Nigerian man replicates Michael Jackson's face

Onilogbo, a director at Hakeem Effect Concept shared these photos on Facebook. Below is what he wrote: "Sometimes I feel like crying wen I looked back @ what God is doing through my hands, I thank God for giving me a wonderful partner Eki Osagie. She said let's try and replicate Michael Jackson . I was afraid. BT she gave me the courage and this is where we found ourselves..."

Source: Onilogbo Hakeem Effect/Facebook

Acting DG, National Centre for Women Development dies in car crash

The Acting Director General of the National Centre for Women Development,  Abdulmalik Dauda, died in an auto crash along the Abuja-Kaduna express way this morning while on his way back from an official assignment. His protocol officer, Mohammed Aliyu confirmed the death to newsmen. He was 57 years old. He's survived by two wives ‎and five children, and  has been buried according to Islamic rites in his hometown.

Dauda took over from Onyeka Onwenu on February 16, 2016, following the removal of 26 heads of government agencies and parastatals.

Photos : Alaafin of Oyo and his Oloris storm Maiduguri

The A‎laafin of Oyo and his Oloris are presently in Maiduguri, Borno state to attend the 40th anniversary and convocation ceremony of the University of Maiduguri which comes up tomorrow April 16th. The Alaafin is the Chancellor of the University. More photos after the cut...

Pictures of 2baba at illusion Owerri

The African living Legend 2baba was in the city of Owerri on sat 9 april at Club illusion, Concord Hotel. It was a great success as there was a huge turnout. Club illusion opens on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays you can follow @illusion_owerri. See Pictures below.