Babcock Varsity student kidnapped...

Unknown Gunmen have abducted Justina Anochie, a student of nursing at Babcock University in a hostel in Ilishan Remo area of Ogun State, Sunday.

Elechi Amadi dies at 82...

 So sad to hear that,one of Africa’s finest novelist, poet and dramatist Captain Elechi Amadi has passed away. 

He died on Wednesday at the Good Heart hospital in Port Harcourt at the age of 82.

Modu Sheriff sacked as PDP chairman

Ali Modu Sheriff  was on Wednesday sacked as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja.

INEC to fix rerun elections dates in Rivers, others Thursday...

The independent National Electoral Commission has Said that new date for ‎suspended rerun elections in Rivers, Imo, Kogi and Kano States will be scheduled on Thursday.

Court throws out Fani-Kayode’s suit challenging his detention...

On Wednesday,a fundamental human rights enforcement suit seeking an order releasing him from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that was filed by  Mr. Femi Fani-Kay‎ode's got dismissed by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Apo, Abuja.

28 dead in Istanbul airport suicide attack

At least 28 people have been killed in a triple suicide attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk international airport, the city’s governor said late Tuesday.

“Three suicide bombers carried out an attack. Twenty-eight people have lost their lives. There are also 60 people injured,” Vasip Sahin told journalists.

Court put Fayose’s mandatory order in abeyance, summons EFCC

Governor Ayodele Fayose's attempted efforts to lift the restriction order placed on his accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) in Zenith Bank Plc was taken to another level on Tuesday, as the Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti, deferred ruling on the mandatory order. 

Man remanded in KiriKiri prison for sexual abuse on 3 daughters

On Tuesday, a 48-year-old man, Micheal Ogbar appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping his three daughters.

Football argument over whose the best player between Ronaldo and Messi takes unexpected turn...

Don't you just wonder what them Ronaldo and Messi were up to when these agbaya were fighting over who better pass? I mean they were probably in a different time zone. And i pretty sure Ronaldo had already cashed the cheque for the game someone was oh too busy fighting for no just cause? Na wa sha!

NDLEA in Ondo State arrests 66,

The Ondo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said that between January and May 2016, 66 people have been arrested for various drug related offences in the state.

Naira consolidates against dollar...

On Tuesday,the Naira appreciated further against the dollar at the parallel market. 

The Nigerian currency gained N9 at the close of trading on Tuesday to exchange at N335, from N344 it traded on Monday. 

The Naira also appreciated against the Pound Sterling and the Euro as it traded at N450 and N356 respectively. 

Meanwhile, the Naira also exchanged at N281.85 at the official interbank rate at the end of trading on Monday.

Disqualification: CCT fixes July 13 for ruling on Saraki`s motion

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has fixed July 13 for ruling on Senate President Bukola Saraki’s motion asking the tribunal’s Chairman, Justice Danladi Umar, to disqualify himself from the trial over alleged bias. 

Lagos Airport Hotel gutted by fire

In early hours of Monday, Harold Building, a major building in the hotel in Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja,was gutted by fire, destroying property worth several millions of Naira. 

Gov. Fayose’s personal account freezed by EFCC...

Governor Ayodele Fayose's personal account and that of his associates have been frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC).

ASUU rejects Sexual Harassment Offences Bill...

Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has rejected the ongoing Sexual Harassment Offences Bill, in the Senate, saying the bill was targeted at lecturers. 

Ex-Supreme Court judge, Justice Niki Tobi is dead...

Justice Niki Tobi,a Retired Justice of the Supreme Court is dead. Justice Tobi passed on in the early hours of Friday at the National Hospital, Abuja.

Ex-Edo SSG, Ize-Iyamu, wins PDP gov primary...

A former Secretary to the State Government, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, on Monday emerged the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Sept. 10 governorship election in Edo. 

Iggy Azalea and Nick Young Break Up One Year After Getting Engaged

On Sunday,Iggy Azalea took to her Instagram give fans an update on her relationship with Nick Young. By the sounds of it, this pair is no longer together.

President Buhari returns to Nigeria...

President Muhammadu Buhari is finally back. He returned to Nigeria on Sunday after spending 14 days in London, United Kingdom.

Kate and Harry's VERY special bond: It’s hard to ignore how well Prince Harry and Duchess of Cambridge get on...

Awwww! I think is lovely how close these two are.

Whispering conspiratorially in her ear on stage at the Queen’s 90th birthday street party. A good-natured tease about her skyscraper heels that might have got stuck in a grille as they walked up the aisle in St Paul’s for a thanksgiving service for the Monarch.

'New Music Video; Loxxy - Like Conga'...

Following the release of Loxxy’s “Like Conga” earlier this year, the “Lion From the South” releases a music video to follow. Loxxy Feeds Africa a catchy highlife/zouk visuals displaying his love and affection for a certain beautiful girl wanted by every other guy.

N4.29 bn fraud: EFCC not probing me, Gov Ortom insists

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has gone on record to shut rumors that allege that he transferred N4.29 billion out of the state treasury,he claimed that it wasn't even remotely possible him to move that huge sum without getting noticed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and invited for questioning. 

Ikorodu United in car crash en route Makurdi ...

Nigeria Professional Football League side, Ikorodu United, were on Friday involved in a ghastly auto crash. 
'I just got word on the street' that the accident happened at about 4pm along AMA Brewery Road 9th Mile, Enugu.

President Buhari returns on Sunday...

President Muhammadu Buhari will return to Nigeria from London on Sunday,where he is spending his 10-day medical vacation.

700 Boko Haram members surrender

The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, has said that a camp will be opened where the 700 repentant Boko Haram insurgents that surrender will be kept in the North-East “before the government decides on what to do with them’’.

Obanikoro dares FG to extradite him from US

Mr. Obanikoro lashed out at the Nigerian government in a series of tweets he posted on his Twitter page on Tuesday morning,

@MObanikoro,  said he was not aware of any investigation into his activities when he held different ministerial portfolios in the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, adding that he was being victimised because of his political affiliation.

5 Signs You're not yet ready for marriage...

I Just stumbled on this article and I decided to share it here. It's a long one but its all worth it. After reading this it's actually important for you to take a few seconds and think whether or not your ready to say 'I do'. 

Apparently,age isn't the only criteria, you have to be mentally ready. You have to be more mentally ready than age ready. It's quite accurate.

Anyways read the article written by 'Kirsten Clark' after jump...

CBN announces new single structured FX market...

Mr. Emefiele

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced what it termed the “automatic adjustment mechanism of the exchange rate” in a flexible foreign exchange regime aimed at reducing the pressure on the Naira. 

The three changes Nigeria needs, by Muhammadu Buhari...

Nigeria is at a crossroads. Just over a year ago, people voted in a historic democratic election to end corruption and business as usual, opting instead to build an economy that delivers for all Nigerians.

The old order was based on an unsustainable commodities supercycle. 

Finally! Guess What???

Hello hello,

I've got great news to share. I finally came around to posting my first YouTube video. After years and years of saying I would I final did. 

Rev. Ayokunle emerges new CAN president...

Rev. Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle is the new president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). 

Omar Mateen's Wife Tried to Talk Him Out of Orlando Attack, Sources Say

So Omar Mateen, the Orlando gunman's wife has told federal agents she tried to talk her husband out of carrying out an attack, NBC News has learned.

Veteran Nigerian musician and producer OJB Jezreel passes on...

Singer,Songwriter and producer Babatunde Okungbowa popularly known as OJB Jezreel is dead. 

Rewind to 2013 after the Kidney transplant in India, he seemed to be doing well,he had a Thanksgiving and all.

NDA agrees to negotiate with FG...

THE Niger Delta Avengers NDA, in a statement on its website signed by its spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo on Monday, said it was ready to negotiate with the federal government if there are good grounds for such deliberation.

Dead victim's Snapchat video from INSIDE Florida gay club captures the terrifying moment when ISIS gunman opened fire and killed 49

Amanda Alvear,one of the Orlando debacle victims filmed and shared the footage with friends on Snapchat of the moment gunshots rang out as terrorist Omar Mateen carried out his massacre in Pulse nightclub on Sunday.

During the night she had posted a series of upbeat videos that showed her friends dancing to Latin music. 

Turkish police arrest man trying to sell $10m Gaddafi ivory dagger

Turkish police on Monday said they had seized an ivory dagger, speckled with precious stones, which belonged to the late Libyan ruler, Muammar Gaddafi. 

Isis Claims Orlando nightclub Shooting...

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Orlando nightclub shooting,which killed 50 people and injured 53 others, according to the Amaq news agency, which is tied to the group.

They are calling it the deadliest attack in mass shooting US history, eclipsing the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre which left 32 people dead.

‎Amodu complained of chest pain, died of frustration – Cousin

A relative of the late Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, ‎Shaibu Amodu, has said that the former Super Eagles coach died after complaining of pain in the left side of his chest.
Akuri Afegbua, who is a cousin to the late Shaibu, also said that the late coach died of frustration from the alleged non-payment of his financial entitlements by the NFF and the Edo State Government.
His Words;

The Voice's Christina Grimmie Dead at 22 After Being Shot at Concert

Singer Christina Grimmie has died at 22 years old.

"It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord," her publicist tells E! News.

Coach Amodu Shaibu is dead..

Coach Amodu Shaibu is dead,The Nigerian Super Eagles and Technical Director of the NFF died in Benin few days after the death of former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi, who also died in Benin. 
Word on the street revealed that Shaibu Amodu complained of chest pains on Friday night and died in his sleep.

More deets soon. Stay tuned...

Man who killed wife dies in Lagos...

THE dad of five who allegedly poisoned his wife’s food and slit her throat for ritual purpose at Araromi Street in the densely populated Oshodi area of Lagos, on May 27, 2016 ,is dead. 

Henrietta Kosoko laid to rest...

Henrietta Kosoko

Popular Nigerian actress, Henrietta Kosoko, who died on Monday after a prolonged battle with diabetes, was buried on Friday amid tears at her hometown in Abraka, Delta State.

Maria Sharapova Banned From Playing Tennis For 2 Years After Failing Drug Test

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Wednesday said five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has been banned from tennis for two years after testing positive to a newly-banned substance.

Prison inmate escapes from court premises in Benin

An awaiting-trial inmate at Oko Medium Prison escaped from the premises of State High Court where he was to be tried in Benin on Wednesday morning. 
A prison official told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Benin on Wednesday under the condition of anonymity, that warders had gone after the inmate. Spokesman for the Edo command of the Nigerian Prison Services (NPS), Mr Aminu Suleiman said he was not in a position to speak on the issue. Suleiman told NAN that the state Comptroller of Prisons, Mr Effiom Etowa, was on official assignment outside the state.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/prison-inmate-escapes-court-premises-benin/

Jigawa govt to distribute uniforms, sandals, bags worth N24m to nomadic pupils...

Arrangements to buy and distribute school uniforms, sandals and bags worth N24 million to pupils of the 299 nomadic schools has been concluded by Jigawa state Government.

LP’s petition against Gov. Bello quashed by Tribunal...

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Kogi sitting in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed the petition filed by the Labour party alleging that there were issues of irregularities during the conduct of 2015 Kogi governorship election. 

The Life and Times of "Stephen Keshi"...

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was born in 23 January 1962 and died on the 8th of June 2016. Keshi was married to his wife Kate (née Abureme) for 33 years.

Former Super Eagles Coach,Stephen Keshi passes on...

Stephen Okechukwu Keshi,Nigeria's former super eagles coach is dead. He died early Wednesday morning at a hospital in Benin. He was aged 54.

So sad. He recently buried his wife that lost the cancer battle. I can really only imagine how heart broken the kids he left behind must feel. 
Let's keep them in Our thoughts and prayers.

I pray he finds eternal rest...

Ohakim has case to answer, EFCC tells court

On Monday, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the no-case submission filed by former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim, after the prosecution closed its case with six witnesses in his ongoing trial on money laundering charges.

President Buhari flies to London for ear-infection treatment...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he has sent a letter to the National Assembly as a notification to the federal lawmakers of his 10-day vacation starting today.