SPORTS:Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong signs new contract with Gent till 2018

Nigeria national team defender William Troost-Ekong has extended his contract with Belgian club Gent till 2018. The central Super Eagles defender had been linked with possible moves to a number of teams in England in the summer transfer market including Crystal Palace, Swansea City, Norwich City and Brigthon & Hove Albion but he has committed his future to Genk till 2018.

Posting on Instagram, the half Nigerian, half Dutch said 'New contract KAA Gent.'

PDP Factional leader, Ali Modu Sheriff, his wife and their children(photo)

The wife of the PDP Factional leader, Halti Ali Modu Sheriff turned 52 years old yesterday and celebrated with her husband and their children

EFCC arraigns two Zamfara State officials for conspiracy & money laundering

Two officials of the Zamfara State Universal Education Board; Gambo Lawal Tsafe, the Director of Works of the Board, and the Board's Accountant, Kasimu Muhammad have been arraigned on a three count charge of Conspiracy and Money Laundering in Federal High Court sitting in Gusau. 

BREAKING: Kidnapped Rev.Father John Adeyi found dead in Otukpa

Kidnapped Rev. Father John Adeyi found dead in Otukpa, body decaying as police and village besiege back of LGEA secretariat where the body was dumped by his suspected abductors…
It should be recalled that two months ago, Father Adeyi, the vicar of the Otukpo Catholic Diocese was
kidnapped by unknown gunmen but was never released in spite of the payment of the sum of two million naira as ransom.

Man allegedly slaps his wife to death in Owerri(photos)

Onyekachi Anele(36) pictured above, has been arrested by the Imo state police command for allegedly slapping his wife, 32 year old Chikodi, to her death at their home in Obibiezena in Owerri North Lo­cal Government Area on June 1st.

Yakubu Dogara calls for evidence against 3 lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct in the US

Yakubu Dogara Speaker of the House of Representatives has called on the US government to provide evidence against the three lawmakers that were accused of sexual misconduct in the US.

Samuel Ikon (PDP, Akwa Ibom), Mohammed Gololo (APC, Bauchi) and Mark Gbillah (APC, Benue), were accused by the US government of sexual misconduct while they were on an official assignment in Cleveland, USA in April this year. In a series of tweets, Dogara argued that until there's evidence to prove they are indeed guilty and also tried in court, the accused lawmakers are still innocent. See the tweets below...

Fashola inspects resumed work on Lowo-Oweto bridge over River Benue (photos)

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, today inspected ongoing work on the Loko-Oweto bridge over River Benue in Nassarawa/Benue states..

First Look at Super Eagles Player Onazi Ogenyi & Sandra Ogunsuyi's white wedding today (photos)

Onazi Ogenyi got married to his bride, Sandra Ogunsuyi in Lagos today, June 18. Onazi had traditionally wed Sandra in Benin a day ago. Footballers Jude Ighalo, Ideye Brown, Sunday Mba, Kenneth Omeruo, Tony Ugah and others were present. See more photos below...

Full results of Nigeria Federation Cup matches

Kano Pillars were surprisingly evicted from the Nigerian Federation cup after losing 2-1 to minnows Prime FC in the Round of 32 Federation Cup games played on Wednesday in selected centres across the country. See the full results for the Men's and women's teams below..

Street named after 2face Idibia (photos)

The street is somewhere in the Lekki/Ajah axis in Lagos...congrats to him!

US govt cancels visas of 3 Nigerian lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct in Cleveland

US government has cancelled the visas of the three house of Representatives members, Samuel Ikon (PDP, Akwa Ibom), Mohammed Gololo (APC, Bauchi) and Mark Gbillah (APC, Benue), all pictured above, accused of alleged sexual misconduct while on an official assignment in Cleveland, USA in April this year.

Former Customs boss Abdullahi Dikko detained by EFCC over N42bn alleged fraud

Abdullahi Inde Dikko the Immediate past Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service  is being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N42 billion fraud committed while he was in office.

The former Customs chief is also being investigated for N2.6 billion which he allegedly used to purchase a mansion at 1, Audu Ogbe Street, Jabi, Abuja.

Onazi Ogenyi & his fiancée, Sandra Ogunsuyi wed traditionally in Benin (Photos)

Super Eagles Player, Onazi Ogenyi & his fiancée, Sandra Ogunsuyi had their traditional marriage in Benin yesterday, June 16. His teammate Jude Ighalo, NFF President Pinnick Amaju were present at the ceremony. See more photos below..

VIDEO: Lil Kesh – Ishe

VIDEO: Lil Kesh – Ishe
Label, Y.A.G.I. 
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Directed by Adasa Cookey.
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The Gender Equality Opportunity (GEO) Bill which suffered major setback in March this year, has been amended and was passed to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the sponsor of the bill, Senator Abiodun Olujimi today. The bill which among other things was designed to address women's freedom of movement, female economic activity, girls' access to education, equal rights for women in marriage, divorce, property/land ownership and inheritance, appropriate measures against gender discrimination in political and public life and prohibitions of violence to women, was rejected by majority of the male senators as they felt the bill if passed will give women more power and this according to them was against the African culture. Some of the senators even alleged that the bill if passed will turn some women into prostitutes and lesbians. Anyway the bill has been amended. It passed its first reading today and hopefully it would get accelerated hearing and will be passed into law.

The Gender Equality Opportunity (GEO) Bill which suffered major setback in March this year, has been amended and was passed to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the sponsor of the bill, Senator Abiodun Olujimi .

The bill which among other things was designed to address women's freedom of movement, female economic activity, girls' access to education, equal rights for women in marriage, divorce,

property/land ownership and inheritance, appropriate measures against gender discrimination in political and public life and prohibitions of violence to women, was rejected by majority of the male senators as they felt the bill if passed will give women more power and this according to them was against the African culture.

House of Rep. member denies sexual assault allegations, threatens to sue the US govt for 'character assasination'

One of the three Nigerian lawmakers Hon.Mohammed Garba Gololo accused by US ambassador of attempted rape and soliciting sex workers while on a visit to the states on official assignment has denied the allegations and threatened to sue the US government for character assassination.

Ten lawmakers were invited to the International Visitor Leadership Program held between 7-13 April  in Cleveland, Ohio, and three of them, from Bauchi, Akwa Ibom and Benue state, were accused of gross misconduct. 

Ali Modu Sheriff, agrees to refund N40m he got from party campaign fund

The Factional chairman of PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff, has reportedly agreed to refund N40 million which he allegedly got from the N24.29 billion PDP campaign fund that was allegedly disbursed by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke during the 2015 general election.

Official press release on OJB's death

This is is the official release from later OJB's management on his unfortunately demise. Read below..

It is with sadness in our hearts that we report that Babatunde Okungbowa, known to the world as OJB Jezreel passed on early this morning, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. His kidney transplant had failed completely since last week. He was down with kidney related disease, and consequently was flown to India for a transplant in 2013.

Samson Ayokunle emerges new CAN President

President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC), Reverend Samson Ayokunle has emerged the new president of the Christian Association of Nigeria. The election for the new leadership of the association took place at the National Christian Center Abuja June 14th.

Ayokunle defeated his main rival, Elder Joseph Otubu of the Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Movement (MCCSW) with 57 votes to 28. The outgoing president of the association is Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

Veteran Nigerian musician and producer OJB Jezreel dies at 49

Talented singer, songwriter and producer Babatunde Okungbowa popularly known as OJB Jezreel has died. The music maestro, who was flown for a Kidney transplant in India in 2013 and was said to be doing well, had a relapse about two weeks ago and was kept on daily dialysis before his urgent need for oxygen yesterday. Unfortunately, he didn't make it. He died early this morning June 14th at Isolo General Hospital in Lagos.

He is survived by 3 wives, Mabel, June, Korede and many children. May his soul rest in Peace. Amen

VIDEO: MC Galaxy – Turn By Turn

VIDEO: MC Galaxy – Turn By Turn
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VIDEO: DJ Jimmy Jatt ft. Flavour – Turn Up

VIDEO: DJ Jimmy Jatt ft. Flavour – Turn Up
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VIDEO: Sound Sultan – Hello Baale

VIDEO: Sound Sultan – Hello Baale
Produced by COHBAMS ASUQUO 
Video directed by KEMI ADETIBA
Starring SAIDI BALOGUN,  GRACE AMA PRINCESS DAMMY and a host of others.
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$18m house with $2m worth of furnishings, plus a bulletproof gym allegedly seized from Diezani

The EFCC says its fight against corruption has led to the recovery of this house pictured above allegedly owned by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The house, located in Asokoro Abuja is said id to be worth $18 million with furnishings worth $2million and a bulletproof gym.

late Coach Shuaibu Amodu' salaries were being owed -NFF

Late Shuaibu Amodu's former media aide, Idah Peterside, took to twitter days ago to reveal that the Nigeria Football Federation was owning the former Super Eagles coach and NFF technical director, salaries for about seven '7' months. Peterside stressed the need for the government to look after its own, saying that those who have served Nigeria deserve double honour.

Sheriff gains access into PDP Headquarters, retakes the position of National Chairman

Embattled Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, who was denied entry by Security operatives into PDP National Headquarters at Wadata Plaza, Abuja earlier today, has successfully gained entrance, taken over as the National Chairman of the Party and has begun his official business....more pics below...

Former Super Eagles coach Amodu Shuaibu dead at age 58

Former Super Eagles coach and NFF Technical Director, Amodu Shuaibu has died in his sleep just three days after the death of Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi. A statement released by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) this morning reads:

VIDEO: DJ Spinall ft. Davido & Del'B – Package

VIDEO: DJ Spinall ft. Davido & Del’B – Package
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MTN agrees to pay $1.7bn fine in 3 years

MTN Nigeria has agreed to pay the $1.7 billion(N300 bn) fine the Federal government slammed on it following their failure to deactivate 5.1 million unregistered sim cards. In a statement released today June 10th, the company said the fine will be paid within a space of 3 years 

“MTN Nigeria has agreed to pay a total cash amount of Naira 330 billion over three years”the statement read.

Chris Brown's new Ride?

Chris Brown is considering buying himself a Rolls Royce Wraith Mansory Edition to a fleet of his several exotic cars. 

Keri Hilson is back in Nigeria (photos)

Music Star Keri Hilson is currently in Lagos. She was contracted to be a Judge on the grand finale of a music competition hosted by a Telecommunication company and Music channel. She's pictured with newly wed, Tolu Oniru-Demuren after her interview at Beat FM today. See another photo below..

Suspected killers of Bridget Agbahime arraigned before a Kano State magistrate court

Suspected killers of  Bridget Agbahime were on Friday, June 10, arraigned before a Kano State Magistrate court. 
A large number of youths gathered at the popular Kofar Wambai market on June 2, 2016, to take part in a protest that eventually led to the killing of Mrs Agbahime alleged blasphemy against the prophet of Islam. The 75-year-old who hails from Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, was hacked to death by the angry mob, a killing which sparked international outrage.

Bill Gates launches chicken programme to help the poor in Africa

Microsoft founder, Bill Gates who is famous for his philanthropic ventures especially in Africa has launched a novel programme to help Africa's poor and it involves plenty of chicken.

The billionaire philanthropist says raising and selling the birds can be efficient to tackle extreme poverty and to this end, he has promised to donate 100,000 chickens.

Based on his theory, farmer breeding five hens could earn more than $1,000 a year about $300 more than the poverty line. He added that the goal was to help 30% of the rural families in sub-Saharan Africa raise improved breeds of vaccinated chickens, up from the current 5%.

Bank Chiefs agree to suspend mass sack of workers

The Bankers Committee which is the umbrella body of Chief Executives of deposit money banks in Nigeria, have agreed to suspend the mass sack of workers in their industry. The decision was taken at a meeting they had in Abuja yesterday June 9th.

Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, the Managing Director/CEO of Standard Chartered, Nigeria, Bola Adesola, said that the banks understood the economic implications of sacking anyone now and will suspend their mass retrenchment plans but will not hesitate to fire any of its worker who under-performs.

Judge handling Nyako, Saraki, Ekwerenmadu & other cases dies

A Federal High Court judge handling major cases including the trial of former Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako and his two sons, and cases instituted by five Senators led by Abu Ibrahim, seeking to void the election that produced Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu as Senate President and Deputy President, has died.

Blac Chyna shows off her baby bump

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Troops carry out joint clearance operations, rescues hostages (photos)

Troops of 26 Battalion, 151 Task Force Battalion, 155 Task Force Battalion and some elements of 21 Brigade have carried out a joint clearance operations to destroy remnants of Boko Haram terrorists camps and enclaves in the early hours of today in several villages in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. 


The villages include Kircha Goniye, Wujjah Alkelu, Kita Jiddum, Jameri, Geri Gana, Gere Kura and Jabe. Other villages cleared by the troops were Hasana Jere and Chachile. During the operation, own troops came in contact with elements of the terrorists group during which 2 of the terrorists were killed. 

Running three ministeries is not overwhelming' - Fashola

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says he is not overwhelmed heading three very important ministries in Nigeria. Speaking at the inaugural Buharimeter Town Hall meeting in Abuja yesterday June 9th, Fashola said his experience as a former governor is helping in his management of the three ministries. According to him, he is still getting familiar with the workforce in the various ministries;

DSS raid ISIS training Cells discovered in Kano

The Department of Security Service (DSS) has busted ISIS training cells in Kano. They also arrested five unidentified persons on their way to join other ISIS fighters in Libya and other Africa countries.

The State Director of DSS, Abdullahi Bello Chiranchi, revealed that the arrest was a significant break through at frustrating any move by the terrorist group to make Kano their training ground.

INEC employs ex-corps member who became blind during the 2011 general election (photos)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has offered automatic employment to an Ex-Corps member Daniel Oluwatobi, who served in Yobe State and lost his sight as a result of his involvement in a road accident while on election duty during the 2011 general elections.

ROYALTY: New official royal portrait of Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philips

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh - Prince Philip wear matching pale pink in this photo released today on Prince Philip's 95th birthday. The new portrait was taken by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz. The Royal Family shared it via their official Twitter handle and quoted the Queen saying, "He has, quite simply, been my strength & stay all these years." A photo for #Queenat90 & The Duke's 95th birthday."

SPORTS:Mr.& Mrs.Vincent Enyeama celebrate 10th wedding anniversary

footballer Vincent Enyeama and his wife Promise are currently on vacation with their kids in Dubai and they are celebrating their 10th Wedding Anniversary today June 10. Vincent shared a photo of himself and his wife smiling for a picture during a private dinner by an aquarium tank and wrote, 

NDLEA arrest 6 for concealing drugs in vegetable, shoes

Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency attached to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, Enugu arrested six suspected drug traffickers for allegedly concealing cannabis and cocaine in vegetables and shoe soles respectively.

A statement by NDLEA spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju, says that three of the suspects were going to China where drug trafficking was punishable by death.

JUST IN: Reps passes Peace Corps bill, Dickson Akor celebrates

Reort has it that the lower chamber of the national assembly has approved the seeking the establishment of Nigerian Peace Corps.Confirming the development, a visibly elated National Commandant of the CPS, Amb Dickson Akor described the victory as divine intervention. 

Tyga now asking for money from ex, Blac Chyna?

That is what Radar Online is claiming, just weeks after claiming that Kylie Jenner was demanding  Tyga to start repaying the $2 million she lent him over the course of their relationship which Kylie has since denied. Now they claim he's turned to pregnant Blac Chyna;

Banker bags 39 years Jail term for stealing N30m from a deceased customer's account

Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of the Lagos State High Court today, June 9, sentenced Olawale Garuba (pictured) to 39 Years imprisonment for stealing from the dead. The convict who was a banker working with a new generation bank, was arraigned alongside six others in July 2015 for conspiring among themselves to steal over N30million from the bank account of a deceased customer. More photos below,,

Buhari appoints Ben Akabueze as DG Budget office

President Buhari has approved the appointment of his Special Adviser on Planning, Mr Ben Akabueze as the new Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation. Mr. Akabueze takes over from Mr Tijani Mohammed Abdullahi who will now serve as Special Adviser to the President on Planning and will continue to work with the Minister of Budget and National Planning.

BENUE :APC Releases LG Election Guidelines, Regulations, Timetable

Benue State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has released its guidelines for conduct of Elections into local government councils. This is shown below;
1 QUALIFICATION TO CONTEST ELECTIONS
a. A person shall be qualified for election as a Local Government Councilor if;
i. He/She is a citizen of Nigeria
ii. He/she is not less than 25 years and is a registered voter
iii. He/she is a member of the All Progressives Congress; APC and is sponsored by the party
iv. He/She is nominated by Ten (10) persons whose names appear on the register of voters in the Ward he proposes to represent
v. He/she has produced evidence of Tax payment as and when due or Tax exemption for the last Three (3) years prior to the election

Wike commissions 57 official vehicles given to 57 serving Magistrates

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who revived the State Judiciary when he was elected into power, today commissioned 57 Official Vehicles for the 57 Serving Magistrates in Rivers State. See more photos below..

Benue declares every friday Work free day.

The Benue State Executive Council yesterday approved that Friday every week be made a work free day to enable workers in the state to work on their farms.

Governor Samuel Ortom who chaired the 16th session of the meeting at which the decision was taken explained that the objective was to enable as many workers as possible to produce food to feed their families in the current economic downturn which has made the regular payment of salaries a major challenge.

VP Osinbajo launches School Feeding Programme at the Presidential Villa,Abuja(photos)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo today launched the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai, his Oyo state counterpart, Abiola Ajimobi, Osun state governor Rauf Aregbesola, Borno state governor Kashim Shettima and others are in attendance. More photos below..

Buhari forwards 47 names of ambassadorial nominees to the senate

President Buhari has forwarded 47 names for ambassadorial appointment to the Senate. The names were contained in a letter sent to the senate which was read by Senate President Bukola Saraki in today's plenary. The ambassadorial nominees are expected to be screened by the senate.

Nigerian chief arrested in Kenya for wearing bangle made of Ivory

A Nigerian, Chief Joseph Chukwulobelu, has been arrested and detained by Kenyan authorities at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi for wearing a bangle made of ivory which symbolized his status as a chief in Nigeria but against Kenyan law. Chukwulobelu traveled to Kenya dressed in his Nigerian attire as a chief

Disclosing this in a statement released today June 9th, the Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA) Garba Abari, said Kenyan laws prohibit access to ivories and has zero tolerance to wild life poaching. 

Read why Ed Sheeran was sued for $20million .

Singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran has been sued for $20m by Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard, and their publishing company HaloSongs for allegedly copying their 2009 song "Amazing to form his song "Photograph".

According to Harrington and Leonardo, their  single was sung by Matt Cardle, the winner of the 2010 season of The X Factor and in exclusive court documents obtained by E! News, claim that;

The N-Power programme

What is N-Power? N-Power is a job creation and empowerment initiative of the Social Investment Programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria. N-Power is designed to help young Nigerians acquire and develop life-long skills to become solution providers in their communities and to become players in the domestic and global markets.