Biafra: Go home quietly, stop ‘stupid’ agitation – Joe Igboke tells Nnamdi Kanu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe, has admonished the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu to quietly go home after securing his bail condition and stop what he tagged as “stupid” and “hopeless agitation for the realisation of Biafra.”

Mercy Aigbe's Marriage Allegedly Breaks Over Accusation of Domestic Violence

Reports reaching us suggest that the 7-year marriage of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe to Lagos based hotelier, Lanre Gentry seems to have crashed. 

I might have to play in defence for Manchester United against Swansea – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has joked that his Manchester United squad is so depleted that he might have to play against Swansea on Sunday.

Those asking Buhari to resign are just expressing their opinions - Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, says those calling for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari are “merely expressing their opinions”.

Teenager admits plotting to bomb Elton John’s concert on 9/11 anniversary

A radical Islamist teenager has admitted plotting a 9/11 anniversary bomb attack in London, possibly targeting an Elton John concert in Hyde Park and the city’s main shopping street.

Haroon Syed, 19, was caught chatting online with a British Security Service officer who posed as a fellow extremist willing to help him source weapons for the attack.

Elton John at Hyde Park Concert on September 11 last year

American rapper Wale releases fifth studio album 'Shine' + features Nigerian artistes

Nigerian-American rapper, Wale, today,  released his much anticipated fifth studio album ‘Shine’ which was earlier scheduled for release on May 5, 2017.  The album was inspired by the rapper’s daughter Zyla who he says makes him want to be a better man.

Basketmouth: “I Used To Hawk Coconut In Kirikiri Town”

Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basket mouth was a speaker and panelist at the Nigerian Entertainment Conference where he revealed that he hawked coconut in Kirikiri during his humble beginnings.

Why I Have Been Successful Under Antonio Conte - Victor Moses

Victor Moses has been an unexpected star of Chelsea's Premier League title charge. Ahead of their Super Sunday showdown with Everton, he sits down with Sky Sports to explain how Antonio Conte has transformed the club and unlocked his true potential.

Kanu regains freedom after perfecting bail conditions

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu on Friday, regained his freedom as he was released from Kuje Prison after perfecting his bail condition.

I've had s3x at the beach in the presence of beachgoers - Juliet Ibrahim reveals

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim in a recent interview with a media outfit opened up about some secrets about herself which we all don't know. The beautiful actress who during the interview swore to say the truth revealed that she has had s3x at the beach and it happened, even when beach-goers were present.

Real cause of Abubakar Audu’s death revealed

After a long silence, Mohammed, the eldest son of Prince Abubakar Audu, a former Governor of Kogi State and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the November 21, 2015, governorship election in the state, has finally revealed what lead to the death of his father.

2017 Budget: Police Succumb, Return Items Seized from Goje’s Home

After the Nigeria Police initially issued a strongly worded statement thursday morning denying that they carted away the report on the 2017 budget and related documents from the residence of the Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Danjuma Goje during a raid on his residence, the police succumbed to subtle arm-twisting from the National Assembly forcing the Force to return the items.

I was not aware of Yar’adua illness before i picked him as my successor – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has claimed that he was not aware of Umaru Yar’adua’s illness when he picked him as his successor during the 2007 election.

Naira Strengthens as CBN Offers $100m in Wholesale Forwards

The naira sustained its gains on the parallel market thursday, where it closed at N380 to the dollar, stronger than the N383 to the dollar the previous day.

EFCC will rescue Nigerians from being killed by corruption - Magu

Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says the anti-graft agency is committed to rescuing Nigerians from being killed by corruption.

How two ex-Ministers, Special Adviser knelt, begged Jonathan to concede defeat in 2015 – Adeniyi

The Chairman ThisDay Board of Editors, Olusegun Adeniyi has narrated how former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, Minister of aviation, Osita Chidoka begged ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to concede defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.

Why I picked Jonathan instead of Odili for Yar’adua – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he picked Goodluck Jonathan instead of Peter Odili, as President Umaru Yar’adua’s running mate.

Bribery: Court rejects proposed punishment for INEC official

Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday rejected the offer of N500,000 fine made by an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr. Christian Nwosu, who was convicted of taking N30m bribe to compromise the 2015 general elections.

Lagos to partner northern state governments to check influx of beggars

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it would partner with the state governments in the northern part of the country in a bid to stem the influx of beggars into the state and address street begging.

Again, Court Orders Forfeiture of Patience Jonathan’s $5.9m

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday granted a fresh order of interim forfeiture of the sum of $5.9 million belonging to a former First Lady Mrs. Patience Jonathan.

#BBNaija: Efe releases a new jam titled "Based On Logistics"

Big Brother Naija winner, Efe, is not only popular for winning 25 million Naira and a brand new KIA Sorento car, he's also popular for his now widely used slang, "based on logistics". Well the upcoming rapper has decided to cash in on the popularity of the slang by releasing a new song titled "based on logistics"

El-Rufai supported Muslim/Muslim ticket, he wanted Fashola as Buhari’s mate – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Femi Fani Kayode, has countered the claim by a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu on why Muhammadu Buhari didn’t pick him as his running mate in 2015.

Osinbajo Panel Asks Senate for Documents on PINE Probe

The Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo-led committee probing the alleged mismanagement of funds meant for humanitarian assistance in the North-east, has written to the Senate ad hoc committee which probed the allegations, requesting it to submit documents relevant to the irregularities and due process violations under Presidential Initiative on the North-East (PINE).

You cannot break into my house and go free – Jonah Jang tells EFCC

Former Plateau State Governor, Jonah David Jang, on Thursday raised the alarm over an alleged plot by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to invade his house in search of looted funds.

2017 Budget ready for President’s signature next week -Lawan

The Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, on Thursday expressed the hope that the 2017 Appropriation Bill will be ready for the signature of President Muhammadu Buhari by next week despite the hitches being experienced on the passage of the document at the National Assembly.

Ali Baba's advice to women who stay in abusive marriages

Nigerian comedian Ali Baba is not happy at the way some women are being treated in their marriage.

The comedian took to his Instagram page to share his advice to women who remain in abusive marriages.

He posted a photo of a lady who was attacked by her husband and was kicked out of her home in the middle of the night in Akwa Ibom.

It’s Not Compulsory for President to Preside over Cabinet Meetings, Say APC Govs

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) wednesday  explained that President Muhammadu Buhari’s absence at the weekly cabinet meeting was preceded by a formal request to the council, informing it of his decision to rest and work from home.

We are working to perfect Kanu’s bail – Lawyer

The Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is yet to perfect his bail two days after a Federal High Court in Abuja granted him bail.

Tinubu: Osinbajo was Hesitant When He was Chosen as Buhari’s Running Mate

A National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of the principal actors that led the campaign to wrest power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 elections, Chief Bola Tinubu, has revealed that when he called Prof. Yemi Osinbajo to inform him that he had been chosen to be President Muhammadu Buhari’s running mate to contest the 2015 presidential election, he (Osinbajo) was a bit hesitant.

I never expected Jonathan to say I betrayed him, says Muazu

Adamu Muazu, former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he finds it difficult to believe that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan accuse him of conspiracy in the 2015 election.

Magu: If you are not comfortable with Senate decision go to court – Reps tells Buhari

The House of Representatives on Thursday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to seek an interpretation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Act before a court, following the Senate’s rejection of Ibrahim Magu as substantial Chairman.

Deputy Sheriff Sues R. Kelly For Allegedly Having An Affair With His Wife

R. Kelly has been slammed with a lawsuit by a Mississippi sheriff’s deputy, Kenny Bryant, who has accused the singer of having an affair with his wife. He said he suffered “emotional, psychological and financial loss” due to the actions of the singer

Yoruba groups slam Fayose for saying Ekiti is now part of Biafra

Barely twenty-four hours after his dramatic appearance at an Abuja Federal High Court where he showed solidarity with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has been criticised by some interest groups for his action.

World Ranking: Nigeria falls again as press freedom worsens under Buhari

Nigeria has taken another fall on the international press freedom index, to rank 122 out of 180 countries examined.

Since President Muhammadu Buhari took power in 2015, Nigeria has been on a decline on the world ranking, falling from 111 to 116 in Buhari’s first year as president.

Blame the police if 2017 budget is not ready – Senator Goje

Former Governor of Gombe State and Senator representing Gombe Central, Senator Abdullahi Danjuma Goje, has said the Nigerian Police should be blamed, should the process leading to the presentation of the report on 2017 Appropriation Bill is delayed.

Why I attended Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has said he attended the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, ‎in Abuja on Tuesday because of his belief in ensuring justice for all, irrespective of where one hails from.

Trump moves to review status of America’s nature preserves

After moving to unstitch climate change rules, US President Donald Trump Wednesday opened the door to undoing the federally protected status of some of America’s vast nature preserves.

Donald Trump is the worst person I've ever met- John Legend

American singer and songwriter,  John Legend is of the opinion his president, Donald Trump, is the worst person he has ever encountered in public life. 

John Legend was one of the honorees at TIME magazine's TIME 100 party celebrating the magazine's list of the world's most influential people, and on the red carpet he paused to give reporters a piece of his mind on the subject of the president. 

BREAKING: Ex-Education Minister, Prof Babalola Borishade Is Dead

Professor Babalola Borishade, 71, former Nigerian minister of education is dead. He died in London on Wednesday after a brief illness.

He was initially rushed to Reddington Hospital in Lagos, last week from where he was taken to London. The cause of death was lung and heart –related.

Arsenal leave it late to beat Leicester, keep top-four hopes alive

Arsenal kept their hopes of Champions League qualification alive with a 1-0 win against Leicester at the Emirates.

Jonathan: Obama Made It Clear He Wanted Change of Govt in Nigeria

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has finally admitted that his electoral defeat in the 2015 elections was partly caused by former U.S. President Barack Obama and his officials who made it abundantly clear to him by their actions that they wanted a change of government in Nigeria and were ready to do anything to achieve that purpose.

Barcelona 7 Osasuna 1: Messi at the double to pile pressure on Madrid

Lionel Messi backed up his Clasico heroics with two more goals as Barcelona dispatched lowly Osasuna 7-1 to pile further pressure on Real Madrid in LaLiga's title race.

Crystal Palace 0 Tottenham 1: Eriksen ensures Spurs remain in title hunt

Tottenham moved back to within four points of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League as they earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over a Crystal Palace side that had seen off a number of their top-six rivals.