CHIBOK GIRLS! Shekau’s uncertain fate delays negotiations

Is Abubakar Shekau, the acclaimed leader of Boko Haram, alive or dead? This is the question that is reverberating within the camps of the terrorist organisation and causing unease among top leaders and members of the group, which has been killing and maiming since 2009.

Man jailed 30 years for smuggling cocaine in Australia

A German former professional skateboarder was

African Games Loss: I never imagined losing to Burkina Faso – Siasia

The Head Coach of the U-23 National Team, Samson Siasia has apologised to

Mayweather doping allegations still anger Pacquiao

Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao expressed renewed anger on Wednesday over allegations that his American

Court dissolves 18-year-old marriage over wife’s `taboo’

Lagos – An Igando Customary Court, Lagos, on Wednesday dissolved the 18-year-old marriage between Mr Jonathan Ubi and his wife, Rita, after Ubi accused his wife of disappearing, which he described as an

Ghana suspends 22 judges for taking bribe

Twenty-two circuit judges and magistrates were suspended in Ghana Thursday over corruption allegations after an

I will give you amnesty if you hand over more than 200 schoolgirls – Buhari tells Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari told newsmen on Wednesday that Nigerian authorities were talking to Boko Haram prisoners in their custody and could offer them

Shocking: How Saudi authorities found scissors in belly of Nigerian pilgrim

A Nigerian pilgrim arriving in Saudi Arabia for the annual Haj (pilgrimage) next week got the shock of his life when he was told there is a big scissors inside his belly.

UCL: Dinamo determined to give Arsenal a game + Possible lineups

zoran Mamić said he was struggling to find any weak spots in Arsenal’s

Ministry denies Igali’s involvement in alleged N3.5bn youth training scam

ABUJA – The Ministry of Power yesterday denied reports of alleged embezzlement of N3.5 billion

60, 000 youths applied for 6,000 slots in Delta’s STEP, YAGEP programmes

UGHELLI – THE Delta state government yesterday said it received over 60, 000 applications from youths across the

Chibok Girls: Children’s Parliament yet to commend effort of Buhari

ABUJA – Representative of Nigerian Children’s Parliament, Aisha Ibrahim said

Judge detains seven journalists for hours, free them after snake threat

By Daud Olatunji

ABEOKUTA-Seven journalists were yesterday, arrested and detained at the Ota High court premises for three hours

Letter to President: Operation rescue Nigeria

DEAR SIR,

I want to express my appreciation for the way you have been running the affairs of our nation since you assumed

20m Nigerians infected with hepatitis virus — Expert

By Suzan Edeh

Bauchi—No fewer than 20 million people are infected with Hepatitis virus in Nigeria,

TSA: Banks move N1.2 trn to CBN

By Omoh Gabriel
LAGOS — Banks were, yesterday, busy with the transfer of an estimated N1.2 trillion of public sector funds to the Central Bank

How Calabar pastor’s family lived with python for 10 years

Rev Tony Amba

•It’s not an ordinary snake—Mallam Rabiu, snake charmer
•How it was discovered, killed; Area boys turn it to delicacy

By Ike Uchechukwu

CALABAR—Senior Pastor of the MegaFaith Ministries, Calabar in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Rev Tony is said to have seen numerous miracles in his life and undeniably, the Almighty God has used him to do the extraordinary even for others.

All the same, the messenger of the Most High did not plan for the unusual that he witnessed, last weekend, at his 10 Ekpiken Close domicile.

Unknown to the oracle of God, a 19 –year-old python, measuring 20-metre, supposedly feeding on dogs, fowls, rats and lizards for ages, had been a co-dweller with him and his children

Nigeria Will Experience Luna Eclipse September 28

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has said that a lunar eclipse will occur in Nigeria on Monday, September 28.

Horror! Police Discover 4 Dead Bodies In Awka

The Anambra state police command has made a shocking discovery in a room along Olisa Onyeka Crescent, Commissioner’s quarters, Ifite, Awka. Newsday reports that police discovered four already decomposing bodies in a room on Tuesday, September 8

Buhari Condemns IDP Blast In Yola

The recent bomb attack in Malkohi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Yola, Adamawa state has been condemned by President Muhammadu Buhari.

We’ll come stronger against Egypt – Musa

Super Eagles stand-in captain Ahmed Musa has said Nigeria should expect a much improved performance from the team in their next 2017 AFCON qualifier against Egypt in March.

Nigeria will first welcome the Pharaohs between March 23 and 26, before they travelling to Cairo between March 26 and 29.Musa, who opened scoring for the Eagles from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win over Mena of Niger on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, said the new team coach Sunday Oliseh is building will strike a better understanding before the double header against Egypt.

“I am very happy that we beat Niger Republic and played better than we did against Tanzania. Though it was a friendly, I am sure it served the purpose of getting us to play better as a team,” CSKA Moscow star Ahmed Musa told AfricanFootball.com

“Nigerians should therefore expect to see a better Eagles by the time we play against Egypt in our next Nations Cup qualifiers next year.

“We are on track and improving as a team.”

On why he celebrated his goal with Oliseh, the flying forward said: “Just to say congratulations to the coach that we are on our way to our first victory for the new coach.

“The goal is for my lovely wife Jemila, who always encourages me and keeps the home safe when I am away.

Horror! Police Discover 4 Dead Bodies In Awka

The Anambra state police command has made a shocking discovery in a room along Olisa Onyeka Crescent,

Fani-Kayode Explodes: Nigeria is Built on Satanic Foundation

If you want to read about codes and conspiracies, you will get them from ex-Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode who says Nigeria has refused to develop because it was built on a ‘satanic’ foundation.

I Should Have Been Dead Or Paralysed- Actor James Uche

Actor James Uche

Veteran Nollywood actor, Prince James Uche can be referred to as one of the pioneers in the movie industry. The actor has however, been battling with heart and kidney disease for about eight years now. This illness has cost him his marriage, as Uche’s wife was forced to leave their matrimonial home because she could no longer cope with the burden of taking care of him and their three children.

SEE How Much Money Colorado Collected From Legal Weed

Colorado authorities, one of the states in the US which legalised cannabis, collected so much money from legal sales of weed that it’s unclear what to do with this huge sum.Legal marijuana turned out to be a gold mine for Colorado budget

Muslim Refugees Convert To Christianity To Win Asylum

Hundreds of Muslim migrants are converting to Christianity hoping that act would give them more chances to win an asylum in Germany.German officials have begun registering 20,000 and distributing migrants and refugees across the country who have arrived in Munich in over the weekend.

Blood Moon: Christians Say World Ends September 28

According to Joel 2:31, “The sun will be turned into darkness And the moon into blood, before the great and awesome day”, this Bible text has become the basis for which some minority Christian group has claimed that the world will end this September. The claim follows the fact that a blood-moon arrives on Monday, September 28.

Boko Haram Loses More Enclaves In Sambisa Forest

Nigerian troops are making steady progress in the fight against insurgency as they have started clearing all Boko Haram enclaves in and around the Sambisa forest.

UNILAG Student Electrocuted By High Tension Cable

Oluchi Anekwe

A female student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) identified as Oluchi Anekwe was yesterday, September 8, electrocuted on her way to her room in Sodeinde Residence, New Hall on the campus.

Hell was let loose on Saturday, September 5, when a man met his wife and his father-in-law naked in bed.

Henry Allen Michael (credit: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office)

According to detroit.cbslocal.com, trouble started at about 3:30 a.m. on Saturday when the 25-year-old man walked into his home in the 100 block of W. Rundell Avenue in Pontiac, between Baldwin Avenue and Saginaw Street. He found his 47-year-old father-in-law, Henry Allen Micheal of Detroit, naked with his wife in bed.

‘I Know What Pained The People’ – Jonathan

Commercial and governmental activities were Tuesday brought to a stand still as Bayelsans besieged the Samson Siasia Stadium to witness the formal declaration of Governor Seriake Dickson to run for second term in the forthcoming governorship election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP.

Senate Angry With Buhari's Nominees For Violating The Laws

The Senate is reportedly angry with some nominees selected by President Muhammadu Buhari to head federal government agencies for violating the laws setting up the respective agencies of the government and the constitution.

We’ll never hang Buhari’s portrait in our offices

The Peoples Democratic Party has refused to hang the official portrait of President Muhammadu Buhari at the party’s national secretariat.
Over 100 days after the President assumed office, the PDP has yet to hang his portrait at any of the offices in its Wadata House national secretariat, located at Zone 5, Abuja.

British Airway plane bursts into flames on runway at Las Vegas Airport(See Photos)

A British Airways flight bound for London Gatwick was taxiing on the tarmac at McCarran Airport on Tuesday night when it suddenly caught fire.

WICKEDNESS!! See What Is Remained Of The Lady Her Police Husband Set On Fire (Graphic Photo)

This is beyond WICKEDNESS.

The only thing the police IG can do, is to say he isn’t in support of this or this will never be tolerated in the Nigerian Police Force is for this man to be dismissed and prosecuted.

OMG! Man Kills Big Python In His living Room In Lagos At Midnight (Photos)

This huge python was killed inside the living room of a house in Ajegunle area of Lagos yesterday.
According to an eyewitness,

Buhari withdraws diplomatic passports of ex-govs, ministers, others

The Nigerian Immigration Service has directed former Nigerian public office holders to immediately surrender official and diplomatic passports issued to them while they were in office.

Senate begins probe of Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, others over power funds mismanagement

Jonathan, Yardadua and Obasanjo

ABUJA—THE Senate will today begin an inquest into alleged mismanagement of funds appropriated to the power sector from the Olusegun Obasanjo civilian administration to date.

Woman Gives Birth To Slippers In Bauchi State (Photo, Video)

Residents of Azare, Bauchi State and Nigerians in general are still in shock owing to the news of a woman who reportedly gave birth to slippers – yes, slippers.

Nollywood Actor Jim Iyke Welcomes Baby Boy (Photo)

Jim Iyke and baby boy

Popular Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke who recently joined his other colleagues in venturing into their own business, welcomed his bundle of joy on Tuesday, September 1.



According to The African Eye magazine, Jim and his 23 year old Lithuanian girlfriend Dana Kinduryte welcomed a baby boy on September 1st at Grady Hospital, Atlanta. The child has since been named Harvis Chidubem Iyke.

Jim Iyke took to his Instagram page, on the day of the delivery of his baby boy and left a creepy message that got everyone wondering what must have happened to him.

The proud father took to his Instagram page saying “Fifty Shades of Mr IYKE. #ThankYouLord #EternallyGrateful #TearsOfJoy #CapriciousMan #Gladysmiling #Gladysboi #TheBlessedManChronicles”.

See post and more pictures below:

Jim Iyke and Girlfriend

Jim and Dana

However, five months after the couple found out they were expecting a child, Jim moved Dana into his apartment in Atlanta where he took proper care of her. Jim was said to be present and assisted in the delivery of his first child.

Asset Declaration: Buhari’s Undisclosed Share At Panalpina W.T Revealed

President Muhammadu Buhari may not have disclosed all his assets and investments in the Asset Declaration document he submitted to the Code of Conducts Bureau, CCB.

O.M.G!! See What Fulani Herds Men Allegedly Did To Children In Plateau (Viewer Discretion)

These children were killed by fulani herds men because of a cattle rustlers crisis which ensued in a plateau community.

Kingsley Kuku

Kingsley Kuku, former president Goodluck Jonathan’s special adviser on Niger Delta and the chairman of the Amnesty Programme, has reacted to the reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) froze the account of his charity organisation, Keketobou Care Foundation

65 more refineries, Hurray – but…

A refinery

The release of licenses, in June this year, to 65 Nigerian companies to establish local refineries must be welcome news to everyone who is unhappy with the overwhelming Foreign Exchange bill for our fuel imports. The licenses were granted barely two weeks after President Buhari’s inauguration, and probably provide a strong indication of PMB’s burning desire to reduce Nigeria’s huge fuel import bill and hopefully also reduce or eliminate the incidence of subsidy in fuel pricing.

FIFA Presidency: Amanze, Toro, Bassey ‘re embarrassing Nigeria

WHEN Amanze Uchegbulam, Sani Toro and Paul Bassey raised objections to the aspirations of two eminent Nigerians – Dr Orji Uzor Kalu and Segun “Mathematical” Odegbami’s ambitions to contest for the highest office of world football, the FIFA President, little did they know that they were preparing whips for their backs.

Odegbami and Kalu

The trio who picked holes in the process of the declaration of interest by Kalu and Odegbami to contest for the FIFA Presidency as Nigerians working for CAF/FIFA said their declarations to that office amounted to an embarrassment to Nigeria.

With N30m savings, Buhari may be Africa’s least corrupt leader

Following the declaration of asset by President Muhammadu Buhari, which puts his savings at $150,000 (N30m ), The Washington Post has said in one of its’ report that Buhari may be the least corrupt in Africa. According to the reports which was tied to obtainable standards of other sub-Saharan African leaders, Buhari was described as being ‘dirt-poor’.

Be concerned with change, not Buhari’s wealth – OKOWA

Gov. Okowa

Benin—Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, yesterday, advised Nigerians to be concerned with the change process rather than President Muhammadu Buhari’s wealth. Okowa decried various statements from some Nigerians over the Buhari’s declaration, saying “What the President has today in terms of his personal wealth ougth not to be the business of Nigerians.”

Arms purchase: Buratai sets up panel to probe his predecessors

ABUJA — There is palpable tension in the military while fear has gripped loyalists and former aides of Chiefs of Army Staff who held sway from 2010 to May 20, 2015. This follows the setting up of a panel by Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, to probe his predecessors over how billions of dollars were spent on arms purchase and logistics during their tenure.

Daddy touches me, puts his manhood in my mouth, gives me money—7-yr-old girl

Chukwuemeka Odunzie

A seven-year-old girl (names withheld) has narrated how her father paid her after sexually abusing her at their Ojokoro Housing Estate, Meiran, Ijaiye, Lagos, residence.

How robbers invade Ogun hospital, rape patients, nurses

ABEOKUTA—Ogun State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers, who allegedly robbed and raped patients and nurses at a private hospital in Ijebu-Ode.Police also said the suspects were responsible for the killing of one Alayande Oladipupo after dispossessing him of his belongings in Ijebu-Ode.

How robbers invade Ogun hospital, rape patients, nurses

ABEOKUTA—Ogun State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers, who allegedly robbed and raped patients and nurses at a private hospital in Ijebu-Ode.Police also said the suspects were responsible for the killing of one Alayande Oladipupo after dispossessing him of his belongings in Ijebu-Ode.