EXCLUSIVE: Presidency Pressures Senate To Halt Probe Of Missing N8 Trillion Oil Funds

The Nigerian Senate has come under intense pressure from the presidency, the petroleum ministry and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation [NNPC] to abandon a planned investigation into the disappearance of a staggering $48.9 billion (about N8 trillion) crude oil money, senators have told Premium Times.

A Senate investigative hearing into the scandal, regarded as one of Nigeria's biggest fraud, billed to commence Thursday, was rescheduled for next Tuesday.

According to senators, the move was part of efforts by the upper chamber of parliament to deflect a growing pressure from multiple government offices, including the presidency, demanding that the probe be suspended.

REVEALED: 10 Wedding Day Practices That Are Actually Superstitious And The Reasons Behind Them

Getting married is considered one of the biggest steps in a lot of peoples lives; and for the bride especially, the wedding day is assumed to be the most special day of her life.

However, a lot of practices tend to take place at weddings, so much that we see them more as normal traditions instead of questioning their origins.

Below are the most common and surprising wedding superstitions and the reasons behind them;

The bride must wear a veil: This custom originated in Rome, when a bride would wear a veil down the aisle to disguise herself from evil spirits who were jealous of her happiness.

Breaking News: Four Killed, Many Injured By Ondo State Deputy Governor’s Convoy

The convoy of the Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, was in a ghastly road accident in the state earlier today on Aponmu-Owena along Ondo road.

The accident reportedly killed four persons including a teenager traveling with a traditional ruler. A white Toyota Camry conveying a traditional ruler, the Osomakinde of Ife Tuntun in Osun State, Oba Taofik Olaposi was traveling from Osun state to Akure when it was caught in the over speeding convoy of the deputy governor.

A source told Saharareporters that the accident occurred as a result of reckless driving on the part of the deputy governor's convoy.

HEALTH: "YOU MUST KNOW: 5 Health Reasons To Eat More Onions"

Onion is a member of the Allium family and is rich in sulfur containing compounds that are responsible for its pungent odor and for many of onion's health promoting effects.

1. Cardiovascular benefits

There is evidence that sulfur compounds found in onion work in an anti clotting capacity and help prevent the unwanted clumping together of blood platelet cells. There is also evidence showing that onion's sulfur compounds can lower blood levels of cholesterol and improve cell membrane function in red blood cells as well. The benefits of onion in the overall dietary context extend to prevention of heart attack.

2. Bone and connective tissue benefits

How To Break Up With Someone Before Valentine's Day

Valentines day will soon be around the corner and many Nigerian couples are busy thinking up new ways to show their loved one how they really feel.

But this article is not for them, this article is for those naughty ones who want to avoid the stress and commitment that comes with being in love.

1. Do an internal evaluation. Really spend some time to meditate and see if your feelings to resolve the relationship are due to something temporary, such as: a petty disagreement, a misunderstanding, a miscommunication, hearsay, jealous feelings, etc, or if it is a deal-breaker. Also, find out if you are at your best in this relationship, or if this relationship is your downfall. You should feel good being around your "boo.'" You should feel comfortable and safe. So, take some time to see if this is what you really want to do. If it is.

2. Keep it on the "DL." If you have to consult your bff or your mom, do so, but make sure they keep your plans private. It's bad enough that Valentine's Day is coming up, then to make matters worse, the gossip has circulated and he/she finds out before you have the time to talk. If everybody has been in your business in the past, do your best to keep this business to yourself until you have sealed the deal. Be mature and have the decency to

INSECURITY: Negotiate With Boko Haram Or Crush Them Now – Gov. Kwankwaso Tells FG

Concerned by the wave of violence, destruction of lives and property by insurgents in the North-Eastern qnk of Nigeria, the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has asked the Federal Government, President to either negotiate with the perpetrators of the violence or take concrete and urgent steps to defeat them.

In his interview, Gov. Kwankwaso pointed out that there was urgent need to put an end to the raging violence in the North-East and stabilise the region's economic base to prevent the crisis from spreading to other parts of Nigeria.

According to the governor, the Federal Government cannot report successful tackling of the insurgence in the region, while more and more people and property were being destroyed daily.

"I think that this is the right time for the President to come out and do the right think. The right thing is for the Commander-in-Chief to come out sincerely and either negotiate or fight what is happening in the North East and other parts of Northern Nigeria," Gov. Kwankwaso said.