Stories of the Endless Arc

Benue State is no doubt one of the struggling federating units in the entire body polity that is ravaged by mass poverty. But the State is poor not necessarily because of lack trained manpower that could power it to greater heights. No, Benue State carries a large baggage of bad statistics in terms of development index essentially because of the dearth of good leadership in its political space. Anyway, Benue’s political misfortune of possessing greater quantity of self -centred and greedy politicians is much the same with virtually the entire 36 States because it’s

The men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Ogun State Police Command on Sunday arrested two suspected armed robbers in Agbado, Ifo Local Government Area of the state after the hoodlums had engaged the security operatives in a gun duel. The SARS, attached to Agbado Division of the state command, were said to have responded to distress calls from residents of Somuyiwa and Dalemo areas after the robbers had stormed the two communities, dispossessing the residents of their valuable and injuring some of them in the process.

O n one side of the room, children are building worlds and on the other, websites. A boy taps away at his keyboard, typing commands and tying up loose ends. He appears in his element, even if the name of the language he is using – Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) – would be enough to put most people off. “I’m making a ninja profile page,” says Eissa Al Mulla, a nine-year-old Emirati, pointing to a screenful of text commands. He switches over to a preview of the web page and, like magic, it all makes sense.

Indications emerged on Friday that President Muhammadu Buhari would probe the Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta as part of the drives to fish out oil thieves under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Buhari, at an interactive session with Nigerians in the Diaspora at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC, the United States, during his four-day official visit to the country, accused some officials of the immediate past administration of stealing one million barrels of crude oil daily.

The Presidency on Friday said there was no plan to disrupt a meeting of top ex-Niger Delta militants previously scheduled to hold in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Saturday (today). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, disclosed this in an interview with Saturday DEVTKING

 Amy Schumer's "Trainwreck" which was directed by Judd Apatow includes a joke about Anne Hathaway. In the film, Schumer's character compares her boyfriend Aaron's (Bill Hader) reaction after winning a charity award to Hathaway's on Oscar night when she carried her Best Supporting Actress Academy Award trophy to after parties in 2013.  Apparently, Hathaway has seen the raunchy comedy and she took the joke in stride. Posting a picture of her ticket stub on Instagram, she captioned it, "Dear @AmySchumer, Don't pretend like when you win your Oscar- which you could for your brilliant and refreshing writing and/or acting in @TrainwreckMovie- you won't tote it around to every Oscar party you go to. Way to slay, Annie.

In case there was any doubt, Kendall and Kylie Jenner are ready for the summer. The sisters got tongues wagging with their bikini-clad social media posts over the weekend—and it's easy to see why Kendall shared a photo of herself sporting a barely there orange bikini while lounging by the pool yesterday. The model's killer bod was on display—if you've got it, flaunt it, right?—as she played with a Capwell + Co.  necklace during the shot.And all eyes were also on her younger sister, Kylie, and her latest skin-heavy Instagram that featured an up-close-and-personal look at her insane cleavage.

The singer-songwriter joined her girlfriend at the NYC premiere of Cara's biggest movie to date, Paper Towns, based on the adored YA novel by John Green, who also wrote The Fault in Our Stars. But while St. Vincent was on hand for moral support, she classily let her main squeeze enjoy the spotlightand Cara looked every inch the Vogue-covering supermodel that she is, positively stunning in Alejandra G.   shoes and a strategically draped, beaded Saint Laurent minidress that showed off her long legs and a cheeky slash of décolletage.

Despite causing controversy at the MTV Video Music Awards in recent years, Miley Cyrus has been invited back - and this time she's hosting. The singer revealed the news on social media, sharing pictures of herself wearing an alien costume and a sandwich board.

Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC) has revoked the bulk purchase agreements of three petroleum marketers caught diverting petroleum products out of the country, an official has said. Mr Nasir Imodagbe, Manager, Public Affairs and Community Relations of PPMC, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday.

A tablet that dual boots Windows and Android has the largest pool of apps to choose from. Android tablets are built from the ground up to be run by touch operation, and Windows 8.1 added that functionality for the Microsoft world. The Teclast X98 Air 3G is a dual-boot tablet that has good hardware components considering the price of less than $200.  hat low price is surprising given the hardware and the aluminum casing. From the Intel processor to the integrated data capability (3G),

Sony might be hard at work on a complete overhaul of its aging Xperia UI, a new invitation program reveals. Sony Mobile Sweden, where these tests usually go, has posted a search for beta testers on an “ opportunity to trial a new concept Android software build for [the] Xperia Z3 “. Now, Sony Sweden has put similar searches before, but they have been for trials of Android updates on Sony flagships, like the Lollipop beta testing announced late last year for the Z3, again from the Swedish offices. Now, however, the situation seems to be different, as Sony is apparently testing “ a concept Sony Android software version, with a fresh take on the Sony user experience “

No matter how the application got out there, it is out there. Microsoft’s digital personal assistant, Cortana, is running on Android. Currently in beta, it is expected to be released to the public before the end of 2015. This is one more step away from the previous strategy of ‘Microsoft’s platform is all that counts’ as Redmond continues to embrace alternative platforms. It has taken time for CEO Satya Nadella to bring about his vision of Microsoft in the 21st century. As expected, more of Microsoft’s services focusing on the cloud and as the first development cycles since his appointment come to an end, more cloud-based products are being released.

It is a year today that Nigeria recorded its first ever case of  the Ebola Virus Disease, EVD. Now with the resurgence of the virus in Sierra leone and Liberia, here are  five reasons Nigerians should worry about the the scourge before we witness another outbreak. The response and alert systems put in place during the 2014 outbreak have either been dismantled or are dormant. Currently there is nothing

The country's largest cable TV provider is working with video game maker Electronic Arts. For now, the service is free for people who pay for both Comcast TV and Internet. Customers may have to pay once a test phase ends after at least a few weeks. Games available include FIFA Soccer, NBA Jam and Monopoly.

Yes, you read that right. After years of ridicule, Microsoft has claimed its latest browser Microsoft Edge is faster than Chrome and Safari in their own benchmark tests! Not Microsoft benchmarks, but benchmarks created by Apple and Google teams. With the latest near-final version of Windows 10 released, Microsoft is adding finishing touches to the launchpad, and getting ready to ‘celebrate’ what is their biggest launch ever. Gabe Aul, Head of the Windows Insider program took the opportunity to announce performance findings from the latest Windows 10 build. He added:

Nigerian most ‘Decorated’ Actress, Genevieve Nnaji recently celebrated her birthday. Friends and family all gave her gifts and wishes, but she was astound with a brand new laptop from telecommunication company Etisalat. She is an Etisalat Ambassador, and the Telecommunication Giants never seems to surprise her at all times.

The organizers/team of the NIGERIAN ACHIEVERS AWARD 2015 releases the CATEGORIES & NOMINEE LIST to the public for general voting. NIGERIAN ACHEIVERS AWARD 2015 Voting lines/links to commence on Friday 26th JUNE 2015 by 12am to end on Monday 20TH JULY 2015 by 12am to enable proper accountability of the winner. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE NOMINEES.

It is safe to say that Wizkid is one of the most loved current Nigerian entertainers and one of the best Live-Band performers too. Houston witnessed yet another sold-out, fun-filled and sensational concert as Industry Nite presented WizKid during the peak of the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) week . There were several events going on in Houston at the same time, and it really didn’t stop WizKids fans from turning en masse to watch his performance.

Fastest-rising singer, songwriter, super-model, cum producer, Rhyusjones drops his highly anticipated single, “Stingy With It“. The PurpleMat Entertainment faithful has left his fans waiting and craving for this mind-blowing song.

The 34years old pinkprint musician look flawless inside the pool and wearing demin bra and shorts. Its a very busy year for the artist from touring, working on videos for her album and still having time to relax with her boo Meek Mills. Nicki Minaj shared pictures from her All eyes on you video shoot. Nicki Minaj shared pictures from her All eyes on you video shoot.

Toby Grey, born in 1994, real names Adeyemi Tobiloba Maryam, in Ogun State, is a Nigerian singer, song writer and performing artiste Toby Grey who has been making massive waves with her reply ‘Gboju’ to Kiss Daniel’s HIT song ‘Woju’song, dropped ‘Gbona’ afterwards during the valentine’s season, which was produced by Fliptyce

After more than 24 hours of siege, the Federal Government has ordered the withdrawal of the State Security Service (SSS) personnel from the Abuja home of the immediate past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki. PRNigeria gathered that this was however effected only after they seized his International Passports and other vital documents

KKTBM afro hip-hop star Yung6ix premieres the music video for his inspirational hit “Blessings” featuring Oritse Femi. The video was directed by Unlimited L.A and shop in Lagos, Nigeria. “Blessings” serves as the lead single, off Yung6ix anticipated extended play titled “Billionaire Ambitions”.

Fliptyce officially releases the video to his Hit single “Give your love to me” which features MayD The video was shot in California USA and cameo fliptyce having a cool out with his love interest played by beautiful Model/Actress, Jessica Roggers.

Sequel to his Hit Single ‘Omoge Olosan’, Abbey-D is back with another Banger tune entitled ‘My Baby’. On this lovely tune is the ‘Gboju’ Crooner- TOBY GREY serving us a new sensation out of what you can imagine. My Baby, which was produced by Phat-E is another great track from Abbey-D’s Album to thrill all music lovers and you!

Nigeria artistes are currently making waves across Africa and are playing big on the international music scene going by the numbers of international collaborations they’ve recently been involved in. Nigerian songs are been played in many foreign countries and are becoming more and more popular by the day across various continents. Many young acts are churning out great songs and are carving a niche for themselves across various genre of music despite lack of structure, funding and necessary business models.

The Musical Taliban ORITSEFEMI has been one of the most consistent artiste in keeping his fans happy and yearning for more. The Ajegunle born star never fails to deliver street credible tunes for the listening pleasure of his fans and his latest offering “Awooo Ewaa” which sounds and seems to be another ‘Dance Style’. This is definitely going to keep the club banging for the long time to come

AIRTEL entry into the life insurance business on Wednesday prompted the chief executive officer Adil El Youssefi to warn the rival Safaricom against copying the product saying its “innovative enough to double our customer base”. “ Airtel insurance is a mass market product. The copying of our products by the dominant competitor will not be tolerated,” he said during the launch in Nairobi. He said they are aware the Airtel visa card which was launched in September 2014 has been copied adding Safaricom might launch a similar product next month.

A group of American and South African students, aged from 11 to 19, met with Nelson Mandela at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, on 2 June 2009. This is part of a series of activities ahead of Mandela Day on 18 July. (Photo by Gallo Images/Foto24) South Africa is celebrating Mandela Day. South Africans are encouraged to spend 67 minutes of their time to help someone who needs it.

Some soldiers numbering 126 who were sacked following the battle to recapture Bazza in Adamawa State from Boko Haram in October 2014 have sued the Nigerian Army for alleged wrongful dismissal. The 126 plaintiffs were among 255 soldiers sacked on January 13 and 14, 2015 by the Nigerian Army for alleged “disobedience to standing order and failure to perform military duties”

Different day, different person talking about bleaching. Musician Etcetera is also a columnist for Punch Newspaper and penned an open letter to celebs who bleach. Here are some excerpts: The ABNC (Association of Bleaching Celebrities of Nigeria) is the umbrella body of all celebrity bleachers and we are responsible for every bleaching celebrity you see on TV and on the streets.

Former president of America, George H.W Bush broke a bone in his neck after falling at his Maine, US home. The 91 year old is said to be in stable condition at Maine Medical Center, USA Today reports. Bush was the 41st president of America. According to He suffers from vascular Parkinson ism a form of Parkinson’s disease that requires him to use a wheelchair or scooter to get around.

Teen Akpom hat-trick in the Asia Cup

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Chief Ayo Akande, on Tuesday, said it would be difficult for the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to trust the other leaders of the party given the turn of events in the sharing of principal offices in the National Assembly.   Akande, in a statement, said the party leaders had been unfair to Tinubu. He noted that the disrespect for the party’s position in the sharing of the National Assembly’s principal offices “by a cabal in the leadership of the party is a betrayal of the trust that Tinubu reposed in the party.” The party chieftain said, “You can imagine the response of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to the crisis in the National Assembly. Saraki said his ‘hands are tied’ and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogora, said what was going on in the House ‘is politics.’ Must everything that is indecent be politics? This is unfair to the national leader of th...

A few weeks ago, President Muhammadu Buhari directed the removal of all the military checkpoints put in place nationwide in the wake of the onslaught by the Boko Haram sect.   The President, who gave the directive during a meeting with the service chiefs, noted that the decision was meant to eradicate the hardships being experienced by commuters and motorists due to the existence of the checkpoints. Since then,

 Rumours have it that the man in the tape is Alhaji Kabiru Janyau who is the commissioner of Health in Zamfara State. After proper review, I think it was a mere propaganda. The man in the video is not Alhaji Kabiru Janyau but a Nigerian politician.

The Babaloja of Aswani market in Isolo, Lagos state, Alhaji Taoridi Faronbi, has called on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to review the ban on the operation of okada riders in Lagos communities.   he Babaloja, also known as Baba Alado, asked the governor to consider the impact on Lagosians who depend on okadas for easy transportation to and from work.

jumbo makes his official debut with this well crafted tune produced by buzzing beatsmith Young John, this tune bangs.

After a self imposed hiatus , Shank returns with this JFEM production produced cut titled “Kind Of Gal”

 After a long break from music scene, Sean Kingston returns with “ Speaking Tongues “, last time I checked, the Jamaican singer was still testing positive when it comes to delivery.

If feelers from Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA are anything to go by, HKN boss, Davido might be in trouble for supposedly promoting drug trafficking in his latest video ');">music video,

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects following an attack on the driver of a tipper that caused an accident in Ovwian, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State

The Federal Government has declared Friday, July 17 and Monday, July 20, 2015 as public holidays to the mark the end of Ramadan, known as Eid-El-Fitri.   The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, who made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which include love, peace and sacrifice for the development of the nation.

29 year old Lady Gaga shared photos of herself dressed in white holey Lycra jumpsuit while aboard a private jet and captioned it ‘Fly Me To The Moon, can I take stow your bags for you sire.’ This Lady Gaga sha, lol.  More photos after the cut..  

A man in China had been living with two wild beasts for two years thinking they were dogs. Farmer, Wang Kaiyu, bought two young puppies while in Vietnam in 2013 after he craved for pets.  But after the dogs started behaving strangely, he became suspicious. On one occasion, the animals returned home with a butchered chicken, something a normal pet dog wouldn’t do.

There is confusion in Nkerefi community in Nkanu East local government area of Enugu State, as suspected assassins invaded the area Friday night killing the traditional of Isienu Amofu, Igwe Peter Onuoha.  Also, three other indigenes, Ejike Udeme Uzor, his wife Evelyn Udeme Uzor, and Daniel Ogbu were also reportedly killed by the gunmen. Some other natives who were reportedly ssho by the gunmen, who invaded the community under the cover of darkness,

Rage, shock and confusion pervaded Okwoyi village, Isieke community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State as a 15-year-old girl committed suicide after being ganged-raped.  The deceased, Comfort Uche-Ume, a native of Amaeke Abam in Arochukwu LGA of the state, was allegedly raped by three boys; Ndubuisi Wogu, Chinaza Ufomadu, and Francis Onwoboro now on the run. The deceased was a JSS 3 student of Isieke Community Secondary School and had just finished writing the “Junior WEAC” exam, according to a source.