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Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has asured Nigerians that the number of job losses recorded in 2017 will not be recorded in 2018. Statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in December last year, showed that 4.4 million Nigerians lost their jobs in 2017. In a statement he released to welcome Nigerians into the New Year, Ngige said the Federal government has put in measures to forestall the massive job losses recorded in 2017
https://www.ireporteronline.com/nigerians-will-not-lose-jobs-like-2017-chris-ngige/

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar celebrated his 70th birthday on November 25h 2017 with family and friends. He has been welcomed by President Buhari to the 70s club and the Jagaban of Borgu, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described him as one whose existence makes life more meaningful to Nigerians.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/atiku-abubakars-archive-obaje-john-kennedy-70th-birthday-bash/

The immediate past national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Makarfi condoles with Benue, Rivers and Taraba State Governors over the recent senseless killings.

Senator Makarfi made the call through his media group, saying the federal government urgently needs to collaboration with the affected state governors and many other states with emerging pinpricks of Fulani herdsmen and farmers clashes so as to secure lasting peace.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/makarfi-condoles-state-governors-killings-urges-fg-collaborate-lasting-peace/

American music mogul, Diddy has reacted to the viral racism inspired advert by giant clothier, H&M UK after the European clothing line ran an advertisement on its website featuring a black boy wearing a hoodie with the words “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle”.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/hm-racism-advert-look-us-make-sure-see-royalty-diddy/

“2018 is just unfolding, we pray for more blessings. Let us just keep our fingers crossed. I may just decide to run for president of Nigeria and I will win” he stated in a viral video on his social media page.

Yul endured an abysmal performance at the Anambra gubernatorial election and his presidential bid has been laughed off on the internet as another expensive New Year joke.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/nollywood-actor-yul-edochie-declares-2019-presidency/

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kogi on Sunday directed its members to resume strike on Monday over an alleged failure by the state government to meet their demands.

Dr Godwin Tijani, the Chairman of the association, said in Lokoja that the inability of the state government to pay the doctors’ full salaries was unacceptable.


https://www.ireporteronline.com/woes-yahaya-bello-medical-doctors-kogi-begin-strike/

Three Catholic reverend sisters and three other females, who were kidnapped by gunmen in Edo State, have been released

According to reports, the sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Convent regained their freedom after spending 53 days in the kidnappers’ den.



https://www.ireporteronline.com/praise-lord-3-catholic-reverend-sisters-regain-freedom-53-days-abducted-edo-state/

The first batch of 481 Nigerian trapped in Libya are airborne at present on their way back home. They are onboard a Max Air Flight. This is the outcome of the high powered Federal Government delegation to Libya to rescue and evacuate the Nigerian citizens trapped in that country.

The delegation which the DG of NAPTIP Dame Julie Okah-Donli is part of is led by the Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/photos-first-batch-481-nigerian-trapped-libya-way-back-home/

The man was attacked in his farm in Ojah, Akoko Edo by Fulani herdsmen who cut off his hand



https://www.ireporteronline.com/heartless-fulani-herdsmen-cut-off-mans-hand-edo-state-graphic-photo/

Don Wanni, the notorious militant leader and kidnapper, who allegedly masterminded the brutal massacre of 23 persons in Omoku Rivers State on New Year Day, has been gunned down.


Wanni and three members of his gang were killed in a combined operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Army. Read statement issued by Aminu Iliyasu, Colonel Deputy Director Army Public Relations, on how they met their end on Saturday, December 6.

“THE AUTHORITIES OF 6 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY PORT HARCOURT WISH TO INFORM THE PEACE LOVING PEOPLE OF OMOKU IN ONELGA IN PARTICULAR, RIVERS STATE AND INDEED THE ENTIRE GOOD PEOPLE OF NIGER DELTA IN GENERAL THAT THE NOTORIOUS CULT LEADER, KIDNAP KINGPIN AND MASS MURDERER DON WANEY IS DEAD.”
https://www.ireporteronline.com/jubilation-rivers-wanted-cult-leader-mass-murderer-general-don-wanni-shot-dead-photos/

Abayomi Alaka who is wanted by the police in connection to the Badoo killings has made a shocking revelation about the Nigerian Police. He is now claiming that the police is after him because he refused to pay N10 million.

On Wednesday the Lagos State Government sealed off properties belonging to Alaka saying it violates the State’s Urban and Regional Planning Law of 2010.



The police also declared him wanted, urging members of the public to present any information that may lead to his arrest.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/wanted-badoo-don-police-refused-pay-n10-million-abayomi-alaka/

If pictures could speak then a photo of a dwarf man and his bride that is now making waves on the internet will express the power of a united couple who have chosen to be together against the world.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/awesome-see-wedding-photo-dwarf-beautiful-bride-gets-everyone-talking/

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has disclosed that her political agenda for 2019 is to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from claiming any victory at the state and federal legislative and executive elections.



Ezekwesili made her position public in a series of tweets posted on her personal twitter handle, @obyezeks.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/2019-operation-stop-pdp-apc-oby-ezekwesili-declares-total-war/

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared that it would be impossible to rig the 2019 elections.


Enugu State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Emeka Ononamadu, made the declaration during a function in Imo State, on Wednesday.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/2019-inec-speaks-election-rigging/

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said that the Minister of Transport and former governor of the stare, Mr Rotimi Amaechi has a serious mental case.
He declared that national development has been stunted because of mentally challenged Ministers like Amaechi.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/yaba-left-rotimi-amaechi-serious-mental-caseneeds-medical-help-wike/

THE Ohanaeze Ndigbo has appealed to political leaders in the country to sincerely address the problems and difficulties faced by many Nigerians.

The group also noted that Christmas and New Year celebrations should be a period to show love irrespective of religion or political affiliation.

https://www.ireporteronline.com/yuletide-ohanaeze-calls-peace/

The United Nations, UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has announced that he is sending former President Olusegun Obasanjo to support Liberia to peacefully transfer of power to a democratically-elected president.


https://www.ireporteronline.com/united-nations-sends-former-president-obasanjo-liberia/

A San Francisco man, Ramon Regalado who survived the infamous 1942 Bataan Death March and symbolized the thousands of unheralded Filipinos who fought alongside American forces during World War II has died at the age of 100.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/rip-survivor-world-war-ii-dies-100/

In September this year, this beautiful couple went viral after he tattooed his wife’s face on his back to mark their wedding anniversary.

Now, he has been accused of strangling pregnant wife and pushing her down a flight of stairs.

Read the reports according to NY Post…

A pregnant mom was found dead Wednesday at the bottom of a basement staircase inside her Brooklyn home – and cops suspect her husband strangled her, police sources said.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/sadman-went-viral-tattooing-wife-back-strangles-death-photos/

Primate Ayodele who advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to consult God before running for president in 2019, prophesied that President Muhammadu Buhari’s aides will create problems for him.

In the Statement which captured his prophecies, Primate Ayodele who warned against scarcity of food commodity in the country , l isted five politicians who are likely to be future president of Nigeria and they include; Governor Aminu Tambuwal,
https://www.ireporteronline.com/house-will-break-buhari-2019-primate-ayodele-releases-prophecies-2018/

The Federal Government paid €3m for the release of some Chibok schoolgirls who were in Boko Haram custody, according to Wall Street Journal.

In 2014, Boko Haram insurgents had kidnapped 276 girls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok in Borno state.

Of the 276, 163 are now free: 57 fled in the early days after their abduction, three escaped later, and a Swiss-coached mediation secured 103.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/buhari-paid-boko-haram-e3m-release-chibok-girls-wall-street-journal/

An aggrieved Nigerian lady who regrets voting for President Buhari in 2015 Presidential election, took to Twitter to call out the Nigerian President for failing her and the increased hardship in the country.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/frustration-everywhere-waited-sun-just-vote-failed-lady-tells-buhari/

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is pleading with the public for their help after her Iphone was stolen yesterday night at Eko Hotel.

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is pleading with the public for their help after her Iphone was stolen yesterday night at Eko Hotel.

Olori Kudirah died in the early hours of Thursday.

Though details of what caused her death has not been revealed, a palace source told DAILY POST that she would be buried at 4.pm today in line with Islamic rites.
https://www.ireporteronline.com/senior-wife-oluibadan-olori-kudirah-dead/