Sunday 9 August 2015

Cash crunch: Banks reject senators’ loan requests

Banks have rejected some senators’ requests for loans, following the Senate President Bukola Saraki
Banks have rejected some senators’ requests for loans, following the cash crunch that is affecting the three tiers of government in the country, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt.

IT firm denies recieving 78 million naria for Fashola's website

The IT firm named by Lagos State procurement office as receiving 78 million naria for the upgrade former Lagos Governor Raji Fashola’s personal website,has denied being paid the amount.

Happy Birthday Gay

Tyson Gay Born August 9, 1982 (age 33).American track and field star who earned a silver medal at the 2012 London games in the 4×100 m relay.

Nicki Minaj Calls Meek Mill Her ‘Baby Father’ & Sparks Pregnancy Rumours

478931354Nicki Minaj is currently on tour and her boyfriend Meek Mill is with her.With a number of stops on the tour, they have shared kisses on stage and many more PDA moments.

Secret of a glowing skin

Exposure to dirt, pollution, toxins, sunlight and stress can affect the skin making it dull and lifeless. For a great skin, regular skin care is essential.

Ooni’s burial rites reach final stage


OOni
The rites of passage being performed for repose of the soul of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, may have entered the final stage.
A source close to the palace told journalists in Osogbo on Saturday that the corpse of the late paramount ruler had been move from Ile’gbo where it had been kept since its arrival from the United Kingdom in the early hours of Saturday, August 1.

Aisha Buhari Takes Over Patience Jonathan’s Office



Ahead of the March 28 presidential election, Buhari, who was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, had promised that he would not have an office for the First Lady should he emerge victorious at the election.

National News Headlines-09/08/2015


THE NATION

*Gunmen sack military barrack in Bayelsa

*13,000 refugees back from Cameroon

*Jonathan not target of any probe, says Osinbajo

*Obasanjo meets Buhari behind closed door

*Alaafin brokers peace in warring Oyo community

UNILAG lecturer ends in kirikiri prison after raping girl seeking admission

A lecturer in accounting at the University of Lagos is spending the weekend in Kirikiri Prison following a remand order by an Ikeja Magistrate court, after a rape charge.

DPR infectiveness behind sale of petrol above Official rate-Marketers

Independent petrol marketers have said petrol will continue to sell above N100 per litre in retail outlets due to the failure of the Department of Petroleum Resources to effectively monitor the activities at the major depots.