See How Much Jonathan, Sambo Will Receive As Ex President's Severance Pay

It is said to be in accordance with the remuneration package put together by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), The Punch has learnt.

As Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Namadi Sambo and immediate past officials are yet to receive their severance allowances. The sum totals around N3.24bn.

Sources in the finance minister in Abuja disclosed the former president and his vice would be paid the allowances in 2016, as this money was not included in the 2015 budget.

My Government Will Focus On Agriculture, Not Only Oil - President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari aired on Thursday that his administration won't be keen on oil alone, but as a matter of fact, taking Agriculture as a serious business.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development Alhaji Umar Farouk, who spoke on behalf of the president in Calabar, added that the government will be supporting the private sector agriculture chain.

Buhari said this while declaring open the 55th Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).

Aww Lovely! See How Gov. Oshiomhole looks at wife Lara (Photos)

The Edo state governor and his new bride were inspecting road projects yesterday in Benin..The First Lady, Lara Fortez was cuddling a baby and he looked in with so much love in his eyes.

I know he can't wait to have a child with her..

In Lagos: Robbers Invade Govt Secretariat Alausa, Cart Away N3m

Suspected armed robbers have invaded Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, carting away a sum of N3 million kept in the ministry.

Vanguard gathered that the robbers attacked the ministry’s Account Department at the early hours of Friday, through the ceiling, where they carted away the fund. Sources said that the fund was brought in at the close of work on Thursday and kept in one of the office. The fund was raised to offset the allowances of about 40 ad-hoc staffs, working as mediation officers for the ministry.

Fighting Boko Haram: Nigeria And Chad Reach Agreement (See)

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and his Chadian counterpart Idriss Deby on June 4 vowed to enhance cooperation in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency.

According to The Nation, this was contained in a communiqué signed in N’Djamena. Both leaders stressed the importance of making the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) fully operational to ensure maximal effectiveness.

Suicide Bomber Hits Army Checkpoint In Maiduguri, Many Soldiers Feard Dead

Barely 48 hours after a bomb blast ripped through the popular Maidugiri abattoir market killing dozens and an explosion  recorded along the popular Baga Road Fish Market and motor park of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital has come under intense attack by terrorist group, Boko Haram once again.

In a report made available to Sahara  Reporters,  a female suicide bomber has attacked the army checkpoint in Maiduguri with many soldiers feared dead while some badly injured after the dreadful attack.

Graphic Photos:10 feared dead as Bomb Blast rocks Market in Yola

According to reports, 10 people have reportedly died and 30 injured after a bomb blast suspected to be from a suicide bomber occurred in Yola Adamawa state. According to eyewitnesses, the blast happened today in front of the Jimeta main market at about 7:45pm. The explosion occurred as many traders closed their shops, and started rushing home.

Checkout List Of The 46 Bills Senate Passed (Full List)

Ever since the news was revealed, many have wondered: What were the bills that were passed?

Here they are, as reported by Global Village Extra:

1. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment etc) Act (Amendment), 2015.

2. Office of the Nigerian Financial Ombudsman Bill.

3. Institute of Chartered Trustees of Nigeria Bill.

4. National Convicts and Criminal Records (Registry) Bill, 2015.

5. Community Service Bill.

See Where Adams Oshiomole Took His Wife To For Honeymoon

According to reports, Adams Oshimhole, Edo state governor, and his newly wedded wife Lara have chosen the wonderful place to spend their honeymoon. Its said the Governor Adams Oshimhole took his ‘second part’ and some close friends to Seychelles. The couple will organize also more wedding celebrations there.

The Oshimholes who got married on May 15th, shifted their honeymoon to ensure them attend the presidential swearing-in ceremony.

VP Osinbajo Locked Out Of President Buhari’s Security Meeting (See)

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was ‘locked out’ of President Muhammadu Buhari’s meeting with the National Security Adviser on the orders of the President.

Trent is reporting that a top Government source who pleaded anonymity disclosed on Wednesday that Vice-President Osinbajo was refused ‘security clearance’ to attend the meeting as a result of security concerns by the Commander-in-Chief allegedly over what he described as a “very sensitive meeting”.
According to the source, it was the thinking of the President that it was too early in the day to bring Vice-President Osinbajo into the President’s first security briefing.

This Is Serious: Man Kept Playing His Guiter While Undergoing An Open Brain Surgery

A Brazilian man stunned doctors by playing The Beatles song 'Yesterday' on his guitar while having brain surgery.

Anthony Kulkamp Dias, 33, was conscious during his operation to remove a tumor and played the instrument for the surgery team. His serenade allowed doctors to avoid hitting areas of his brain that control senses, movement and speech.

73 Dead As Monster Flood Swept Ghana (See Photos)

Massive flooding in Ghana's capital swept stored fuel into a nearby fire, setting off a huge explosion at a gas station that killed 73 people and set alight neighboring buildings, authorities said Thursday.

The explosion took place as dozens sought shelter in gas station and nearby shops in central Accra to escape the torrential rains and charred bodies were left scattered through the whole site.

The flooding "caused the diesel and petrol to flow away from the gas station and a fire from a nearby house led to the explosion," said Billy Anaglate spokesman for Ghana's national fire service.

Nollywood Actor Zack Orji Gets Tattoos (Photos)

It looks like Tattoo has gradually found its way back into the society and today, it is a fashion item that is embraced by many; both old and young, male and female. Back in the days, it was a mark put on the body of slaves as a form of identification.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, has got himself some tattoos on his two arms, and if you are thinking they are inscriptions that have to do with Jesus Christ or God, then you are wrong.