Nigerian Police Parades Fake Doctor Who Has Worked With FMH For 9 Years

Martins Ugwu Okpeh (fake doctor)

The Police have paraded a suspected fake medical doctor who had worked with the Federal Ministry of Health, for over nine years. Police say Martins UgwuOkpeh an impostor assumed the identity of one Dr. George Davidson Daniel.

Lagos State Government urges residents to be careful during harmattan to avoid fire outbreaks

The Lagos State Government has urged residents to handle naked fire with utmost care in order to reduce the incidents of fire outbreaks, especially during this harmattan season.

George Michael: Post-mortem into singer's death 'inconclusive

George Michael

A post-mortem examination into the cause of George Michael's death was "inconclusive" police have said.

Bill Gates: We are vulnerable to flu epidemic in next decade

Bill Gates

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates says he is crossing his fingers that a deadly flu epidemic does not strike in the next 10 years because the world is "a bit vulnerable right now".

Kemi Olunloyo’s father has apologised to me –Jide Kosoko

Jide Kosoko

Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, hasn’t opened up so easily since the death of his wife, Henrietta, some months back. It may seem the actor is still mourning and even the controversies the death generated thereafter didn’t help matters.

Buhari hails troops over capture of Boko Haram’s Camp Zero

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday expressed his excitement on the news of the Nigerian Army’s crushing of Boko Haram’s last enclave in Sambisa Forest called “Camp Zero.”

He said the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, informed him that the camp

Rigobert Song back from the brink after stroke

Rigobert Song

Former Cameroon captain Rigobert Song is fit again after a narrow brush with death when suffering a stroke in early October, he explained in an interview published by French daily L’Equipe on Saturday.

Kyrgyzstan spiritual leaders ban child marriage

upreme Mufti and head of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan Maksatbek Toktomushev has issued a fatwa banning a religious wedding with minors under 18.

Muslim man found dead after speaking to media

The headless body of a Muslim villager has been found days after he spoke to reporters on a rare government-guided media tour of restive northern Rakhine State, Myanmar police said on Friday.

Aleppo Christians prepare war-ravaged church for Christmas

Inside Aleppo’s crumbling Saint Elias Cathedral, Nehme Badawi and his brother Bashir rummage through the snow-covered rubble for wood and scrap metal to make a crude Nativity scene for Christmas.

Doctor puts pillowcase over victim’s head, rapes her

Michael Lever

A doctor put a pillowcase over his victim’s head to stop her screams from being heard, while he raped her.

‘West African forces ready to force Gambia’s Jammeh out’

Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh

ECOWAS Commission’s President, Marcel de Souza, has said that West Africa’s regional bloc has put standby forces on alert in case Gambian president Yahya Jammeh does not step down when his mandate ends on January 19.

A look inside the Abu Walaa ISIS recruiting network

New light has been shed on the German terrorist network behind the Berlin attack by 345 pages of German investigative files obtained by CNN.

What Happened to Lil Wayne? Seizures or Cancer?

Lil Wayne

Recently, Lil Wayne has been in the news for one reason. The 33-year-old rapper’s private jet had to make two emergency landings in Omaha, Nebraska, on Monday, which leaves us all wondering what happened to Lil Wayne? There are enough speculations about Lil Wayne having cancer. People all the over the world are worried and trying to get more information about Wayne’s current condition and his illness. In fact, search engines are also filled with fans trying to find out more about Wayne’s health.

Super Falcons take grievances to NASS

Super Falcons celebrating their victory

The Super Falcons, winners of the just-concluded African Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Cameroun, on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest to the National Assembly (NASS) and the Presidential Villa over unpaid allowances.

Three women rape 20-year-old footballer, shave his hair

A group of three women plied a young footballer with vodka before performing sex acts on him and cutting his hair, a court heard.

Chelsea’s Oscar to move to China for £60m

Oscar

Brazilian international midfielder Oscar is to become the latest big name to move to China in a £60 million transfer ($76m, 71.5m euros) from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG, British media reported on Wednesday.

Caterer bathed with acid by ex-lover demands justice

Samson Folarin

Rosemary Nnaife

A 25-year-old caterer, Rosemary Nnaife, who was allegedly bathed with acid by her ex-lover in the Lawanson, Surulere area of Lagos State, has demanded the prosecution of the suspect, identified only as Paul.

MMM battles to console panic-gripped Nigerians

The operators of Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox, MMM, a ponzi scheme, are battling to console millions of panic-gripped Nigerians. Some three million Nigerians are believed to have invested in the scheme.

Couple in court for allegedly beating neighbour over land boundary issue

Okitipupa (Ondo State) – A couple, Kola Fatola 32 and Kuburat Fatola 26 were on Wednesday, arraigned in an Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State for allegedly beating their neighbour, one Mr Kunle Akinbo over land boundary issue. The two accused of No. 32 Iwasanmi Str, Ayeka Okitipupa and with no fixed occupation, were being tried on a two-count charge of assault and felony.

REVEALED: Why Ndidi rejected Man United for Leicester

Manchester United were willing to pay Belgian side Genk same amount of money Leicester City offered for the Nigerian, who had his medicals with the English Champions yesterday, according to sources.

MAAJABU! Preacher Makes Congregants Drink Disinfectant, Claims God Instructed Him

If you want to be shocked beyond words visit a church that’s located around your area of residence, what you’ll see will leave you dumbfounded.

CCB says it may be forced to arrest and possibly prosecute at least…

The Code of Conduct Bureau says it may be forced to arrest and possibly prosecute at least nineteen ministers and heads of agencies in the President MUHAMMADU BUHARI’s administration for non-compliance with procedures of declaring their assets.

Cristiano Ronaldo: In same XI, I'd win more awards than Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo 

Cristiano Ronaldo has told France Football he believes he might have won the Ballon d'Or more times than Lionel Messi if they had played in the same team but described his rival as "a great player."

Real Madrid Gets New Club Record In 35 Games

Real Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruña 3-2 on Saturday to set a new club record of 35 games unbeaten.

Dogara Condoles With Adamawa Over Madagali Blast

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara has condoled with the people of Adamawa state over the twin bomb attacks that occurred in Madagali on Friday.

Iwobi: Fame has made my life crazy

Alex Iwobi

Football is littered with young players unable to resist the trappings of success at a young age, but  Alex Iwobi remains keen to blend in with the crowd. The 20-year-old’s meteoric rise at  Arsenal  continued this week as he passed another milestone when scoring his first  Champions Leaguegoal as the Gunners beat  FC Basel 4-1  to secure top spot in Group A.

Many feared dead, Gov, others wounded as church collapses in A-Ibom

Uyo – Tragedy occurred Saturday as Reigners Bible Church located along Uyo village Road collapsed on leading to loss of lives It was gathered that many worshippers and visitors including the governor Mr. Udom Emmanuel sustained serious injuries. 

World Human Rights Day

Stand up for someone's rights today!

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V), inviting all States and interested organizations to observe 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day.

South Korea’s first female president impeached in stunning fall

South Korean former President Park Geun-hye

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean lawmakers on Friday voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye, a stunning and swift fall for the country’s first female leader amid protests that drew millions into the streets in united fury.

Obanikoro lands in fresh trouble as EFCC discovers N450m poll cash scandal

Musiliu Obanikoro

Former minister of state for Defense, Musiliu Obanikoro was on Wednesday, December 7, quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly receiving N450million from Adewale Onilere, the coordinator of the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation in Lagos state, during the countdown to the 2015 presidential election.

4 times Dalung brought shame to Buhari-led government

Barrister Solomon Dalung

The ridiculous and unbelievable remarks of Barrister Solomon Dalung, a man who President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the general overseer of Nigeria’s youth and sports, has shown that Nigeria’s sports has been placed into the hands of a complete stranger.

Dalung, 51, was named as Nigeria's new Minister of Youth and Sports on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.

My girlfriend slept with my lecturer so that I could graduate - young man

- A young man has written on social media how his woman slept with his lecturer so that he would graduate

- He is now contemplating on breaking up with her

See the baby delivered 107 days after the death of his mother

Sandra Pedro

There are so many amazing things happening in the world. Some of these things will leave you awestruck as you will be left wondering if you are in a trance or not.

These are the 3 best candidates in WASSCE and their prizes

Every year the Nigeria National Committee of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) gives out honour awards and cash gifts to outstanding candidates.

Trump, Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year

President-elect Donald Trump

United States president-elect Donald Trump has been named Person of the Year by Time magazine.

The business tychoon-turned-politician defied the polls to win the US 2016 presidential election and is seen by many as a divisive standard bearer for right-wing anti-establishment movements across the globe.

It May Be End of The Road For Korea’s Female President

President Park Geun-hye

President Park Geun-hye of South Korea  may have less than 24 hours left to her presidency as the country’s National Assembly scheduled an impeachment vote for Friday on accusations of corruption that have roiled the country for months.

Redeployment Of Chief Security Officer To H.E. Nyesom Wike, Gov Of Rivers State

The Nigeria Police Force have observed the innuendos, distortion of facts and wild allegations peddled in the mass media following the redeployment of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the Governor of Rivers State, DSP Promise Nwosu, as a result of gross professional misconduct.

Court adjourns Cynthia Osokogu’s murder trial til 2017

Counsel to the second defendant, Mr A. Nwachukwu, in the murder trial of Cynthia Osokogu, on Thursday sought the leave of the court to file his final written address.

Judge earns N24m annually, spent N500m in 10 months –AGF

The Federal Government on Wednesday said investigations had shown that a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, spent over N500m between January and October 2016 despite his total annual legitimate earnings, including his allowances being N24m.

EPL: Aguero urges Iheanacho to fill gap after suspension

Kelechi Iheanacho

Sergio Aguero’s words of encouragement are ringing in Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho’s ears as the 20-year-old prepares to fill the massive boots of the suspended Argentina international.

David And Victoria Beckham Are Selling Their £24M LA Mansion - See Reasons (Photos)

David and Victoria Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham are selling £24million LA mansion because it is too small. They bought the luxury 13,000

Mourinho Accuses Media of Lack of Respect

Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho says he gets “no respect” from the media despite his managerial record.

Breaking: Veteran Yoruba Actress, Mulikat Adegbola Is Dead

MULIKAT ADEGBOLA

Veteran actress, MULIKAT ADEGBOLA, popularly known as ASHABI IYA ADINNI is reportedly dead.

Popular Yoruba Actress, Kudirat Ajimati Is Dead

 Kudirat Ajimati

Popular Yoruba actress, Kudirat Ajimati, has passed on. She reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday.

“Be Like Linda Ikeji, She Does Not Pay Tithe” – Freeze

Daddy Freeze

Cool FM OAP, Daddy Freeze took to his Instagram page to congratulate Linda Ikeji on her latest 2016 Range Rover Autobiography SUV. He then urged his followers to be like Linda Ikeji and stop paying tithe

Zimbabwe youngster defies the odds to become author, motivational speaker

 Marshal Chiza

Many young people don’t take a serious approach to their careers when they are in their teens.

Yaya Toure charged with drink driving in London

Manchester City’s Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure has been charged with drink driving, police have confirmed.

End of Boko Haram Insurgent In Sight – President Buhari

Garba Shehu, Abuja: President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Dakar, Senegal assured the international community that the end of Boko Haram terrorists was in sight, even as he hailed the increased cooperation between Nigeria and its neighbours in the fight against terrorism.

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho defends Marouane Fellaini substitution after draw

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho defended his decision to bring on midfielder Marouane Fellaini during Sunday's 1-1 draw at Everton.

LeBron to snub Trump hotel'

LeBron James

LeBron James is reportedly among a group of Cleveland Cavaliers players who will not stay at a New York hotel named after US president-elect Donald Trump.

Nigeria introduces online border monitoring

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) will launch a control centre for online border monitoring by next year and also activate complaints centres.

Crime: Dangote’s Employee Kidnappers Arrested in Ogun

The coordinated clampdown on crime and criminality throughout the country has continued to yield positive results.

Trump names Nigeria’s Bayo Ogunlesi as member of his economic advisory forum

US president-elect Donald Trump

Nigerian-born  Adebayo Ogunlesi, who is the chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners, a private equity firm and one of Fortune 500 companies, has been named a member of an economic advisory forum  to US president-elect Donald Trump.

FG Bans The Importation of Cars Through Land Borders

Importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land Borders have been banned by the Federal Government. The prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles.

FG to generate 7000mw soon

Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, on Sunday gave the assurance that the Federal Government would soon generate 7000 megawatts (MW) of power.

Oshoala, Oparanozie make All-Star team

Asisat Oshoala

Asisat Oshoala is one of five Super Falcons players  named in the  CAF All-Star team at  the Cameroon 2016 African Women’s Cup of Nations.