“Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

M.I-Abaga

Abuja – Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

Court jails 15, remands others over Mushin gang war

Fifteen suspects have pleaded guilty of involving in the clash between two gangs in Idi Oro, Mushin, Lagos State, which claimed the life of a load carrier, identified only as Kayode.

China shows decommissioned nuclear submarine on naval anniversary

April 25 (UPI) -- China put its first nuclear-powered submarine on display, a decommissioned warship built in 1970, to mark the 68th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Navy.

Amaechi had problem with Patience, not me —Jonathan

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said there is no bone of contention between him and the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaehi.

Two Nigerians Arrested At Cambodia Airport With Drugs In Their Stomachs In Court (Photo)

Despite several campaigns against drug peddling, people will not still adhere. Two Nigerian men arrested for smuggling 1.27 kilograms of cocaine in one of the men’s stomachs have had their hearing postponed to seek evidence on whether they knew each other or had accidentally met at the airport. 

Buhari Seeks National Assembly Approval For $6.9b Loan

President Muhammadu Buhari

Buhari, in a letter read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, said $5.8bn would be borrowed from the Chinese Exim bank for the repair of the railway transport sector.

NDLEA Searches For Lagos Socialite Over Cocaine Trafficking

Fumilola Arike Ogbuaya

The suspect, Fumilola Arike Ogbuaya, also known as Arike Fumilola Ogundipe, allegedly was involved in smuggling 1.595kg of cocaine from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Saudi Arabia in February 2017.

he National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has organized a manhunt for a Lagos socialite and suspected drug baroness wanted in connection with cocaine trafficking.

Court Grants Nnamdi Kanu Bail On Health Grounds

Nnamdi Kanu

Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to enable him to receive medical treatment.                              

BREAKING: Lagos court orders interim forfeiture of Patience Jonathan’s $5.8m

Mrs Patience Jonathan

Putin says Russian people will choose his successor via ballot box

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that only the Russian people will choose who succeeds him as president, through the electoral process.

Scientists develop fluid-filled artificial womb to help premature babies

Scientists in the United States have developed a fluid-filled womb-like bag known as an extra-uterine support device that could transform care for extremely premature babies, significantly improving chances of survival.

Oyo traffic management authority boss sues for better traffic education

Illegal roadside parking impedes the flow of traffic as well as traffic safety, causing serious traffic congestion, traffic accidents and general traffic pollution, which is a major social problem. 

South Korea court says Uber violated transport law, latest setback for U.S. firm

A South Korean court on Wednesday ruled that the ride-hailing group Uber Technologies Inc illegally used private vehicles for commercial purposes, in the latest legal setback for the U.S. firm in Asia's fourth biggest economy.

Bank of Agriculture decries attitude of farmers to loan repayment

The Bank of Agriculture, BOA says the poor attitude of farmers toward loans repayment has impacted negatively on the operations of the bank. The Zonal

Thai man broadcasts baby daughter's murder live on Facebook

A Thai man filmed himself killing his 11-month-old daughter in two video clips posted on Facebook before committing suicide, police said on Tuesday.

Football star tortured and killed mistress, then fed her dismembered body to his dogs

A star footballer is to go on trial accused of torturing and killing his mistress, then feeding her dismembered body parts to his pet dogs.

Married Bruno Fernandes de Souza, 27, a goalkeeper once tipped to play for Brazil, is alleged to have turned model Eliza Samudio 'into a human sacrifice' to preserve his reputation after she gave birth to his love child.

I lost re-election to President Buhari because Obama, Cameron, others supported him- GEJ says

Former President Jonathan

Former President Jonathan, says he lost the 2015 general election to President Buhari because Buhari had support from former US President Barack Obama, ex-British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande.

Son accused of slaughtering his millionaire parents and brother with an axe claims they were killed by a 'laughing attacker' as he fights to retain huge inheritance

Henri van Breda, 21, denied killing his parents and brother and attempting
to murder  his sister as he appeared in court in Cape Town on Monday

 Henri van Breda, 21, denied killing three of his family at court on Monday

He said a 'laughing' axeman murdered his father Martin, mother Teresa, brother Rudi and slashed the neck of his sister Marli as he watched in 2015

He said he fought the killer but couldn't remember the number to call for help

He stands to inherit part of his family's £12million fortune if found not guilty

His younger sister Marli was the sole survivor and is due to give evidence

Pregnant Serena Williams

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian her fiance

Pregnant Serena Williams cannot stop giggling as she lounges in swimwear while gazing at fiancé Alexis Ohanian during Mexican babymoon

SON Impounds N150m Substandard Products in 2016

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Sunday said it confiscated substandard goods worth N150 million in the southwest region in 2016.

Inside Story of Operation That Killed “Vampire” Kidnap Kingpin

The late Henry Chibueze aka ‘Vampire’

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni, concerned with the spate of kidnapping and other violent crimes in Imo and other Southeastern States deployed Police Special Forces led by Intelligence Response Team that killed “Vampire.”

New hepatitis data highlight need for urgent global response

21 APRIL 2017 | GENEVA, AMSTERDAM - New WHO data reveal that an estimated 325 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The WHO Global hepatitis report, 2017 indicates that the large majority of these people lack access to life-saving testing and treatment. As a result, millions of people are at risk of a slow progression to chronic liver disease, cancer, and death.

president buhari directs head of civil service to efficiently implement welfare of civil servants

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has directed the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to ensure that the 2017/2019 strategy plan is fully implemented towards improving the efficiency, integrity and welfare of civil servants.

buhari approves suspension of the sgf

Buhari approves suspension of the sgf; calls for probe into owners of thirteen billion naira discovered at osborne towers ikoyi lagos

WHO report sets goal to eliminate hepatitis by 2030

April 21 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization on Friday released the first Global Hepatitis Report setting new baseline data on the impacts of viral hepatitis globally.

Report: Anti-Semitic incidents in U.S. up 86 percent in 2017

Volunteers help clean Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in University City, Missouri on February 22, where vandals toppled nearly 200 headstones on February 20. A report released Monday by the Anti Defamation League said incidents of assault, vandalism and harassment of Jewish people and institutions in the United States increased in the first quarter of 2017. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI 

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April 24 (UPI) -- Anti-Semitic incidents in the United States, including vandalism and assaults, increased 86 percent in the first quarter of 2017, the Anti-Defamation League revealed Monday.

AMERICAS Barack Obama returns to public life today

Barack Obama

Barack Obama is to give his first major public speech since leaving the White House today, returning to the city where he began his political career.

Ebonyi bans consumption of Coke, Sprite, Fanta at events

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Tuesday banned the serving and consumption of Coke, Sprite and Fanta at government functions in the state.

TRENDING 18-year-old girl commits suicide, boyfriend kills self 2 days later

Tragic story: 18-year-old Mercedes Shaday Smith killed herself inside her college dorm room in Columbia, Kentucky on Thursday, April 20 while her boyfriend,

The Cure For Diabetes

This video exposes the cure for diabetes

18 WONDROUS BENEFITS OF PEPPER FRUIT DENNETTIA TRIPETALA

 PEPPER FRUIT

Plants have remained an integral source of food and nutrients for both humans and animals. We simply cannot survive without them! Interestingly, they are so close to us for our usage but unfortunately, we sometimes fail to acknowledge and utilise these plants properly as we ought to do. These plants contain several chemical compounds essential for the metabolic functioning of our body systems. Some of these plants provide us food, nutritional values and health benefits while some provide us with no nutrients and could even be toxic to human health.

Dogara seeks probe into deaths of football fans in Calabar

Mr Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has urged the state government to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of soccer fans in Calabar.

BREAKING: Veteran actor, Olumide Bakare is dead

The Late Olumide Bakare

Veteran actor, Olumide Bakare is dead.

According to his personal assistant, Bakare died in the early hours of Saturday.

John Terry Leaves Chelsea FC.

John Terry

Following Monday's announcement that John Terry will leave Chelsea Football Club at the end of the season, our captain has written a personal message of heartfelt thanks. 

His letter can be read below: 

Man Bags 12 years Jail Term for Fraud

Abdullahi Mohammed Maikano

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today April 19, 2017 arraigned and secured the conviction of  one Abdullahi Mohammed Maikano before Justice Umar M. Sadiq on a three count charge of criminal breach of trust and forgery.

The Day in Pictures: Tony Elumelu receives personalized jersey from legend Samuel Eto

Football legend Samuel Eto this week-end paid a visit to one of Africa's great entrepreneur Tony Elumelu in his Lagos residence.

FG Savings Bond: Opening Up the Capital Market For Ordinary Nigerians

If you are an ordinary Nigerian looking for where to invest your little savings, just approach any stock broker in the country and ask whether they are authorised to sell the Federal Government Savings Bond (FGNSB). 

Cleveland murder suspect Steve Stephens kills himself after pursuit

Steve Stephens

Steve Stephens, the Cleveland killer who posted video of the slaying on Facebook, killed himself in Pennsylvania after a police chase, officers said Tuesday.

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Enhance employee productivity with ergonomically designed office furniture

The process of choosing office desks and tables is a little tricky given the wide variety of designs and styles available today. Comfortable, space-efficient, and ergonomic designs are some of the attributes that are essential in office furniture to enable them to serve the dual purpose of function as well as style.

Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Insomnia And Sleep Disorders Effectively

Many people from around the world struggle with difficulty in sleeping. Some of them wake up in the middle of the sleep, even when they get sleep early, while some cannot sleep at all. When an individual could not sleep continuously for several nights, it will surely take a toll on the energy levels, his/her productivity, mood, and of course health. Those with chronic insomnia problem have persistent problem in falling asleep and it is important to get rid of sleep disorders to lead a healthy life. Before actually getting into the details about a safe remedy available for this issue, let us understand the causes of insomnia:

How To Get Long Lasting Relief From Hemorrhoids With Herbal Piles Cure?

We all deal with hemorrhoids, some feel excruciating pain while others hardly notice it. The reason for some of us to be more susceptible to the pain and discomfort is because the cushions of hemorrhoids become big due to inflammation and come out from the anal walls, which is really painful. You are lucky if you are reading this because there is herbal piles cure that will solve all the problems related to your digestive tract.

I am yet to receive your court papers - Fani-kayode responds to Amaechi's legal threat

Femi Fani-Kayode and Rotimi Ameachi

- The former minister of aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has said he is yet to receive court papers on the proposed defamation suit against him by the minister of transport Rotimi Amaechi 
- The former minister himself and his lawyers are prepared for any legal action 
- Fani-Kayode also said his lawyers will respond appropriately once they receive the legal papers from Amaechi 

BREAKING: Lagos confirms Reverend King, others to be executed

Chukwuemeka Ezeugo aka Reverend King.

- Lagos attorney-general Kazeem says the government is working on de-congesting the prison facilities in the state by promptly executing those on death row

 - Reverend King and all those who have been on death roll for long are among those set to have a date with the hangman's noose 

EFCC Arraigns Alleged Female Internet Fraudster for €132,000 Fraud

Suzan Vega Ochuko

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, April 7, 2017 arraigned one Suzan Vega Ochuko before Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin, Edo State on a three count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence.

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Money flows in Nigeria

The Nigerian inventor building a flying jet car

Kehinde Durojaiye and his aero-amphibious jet car

 Lagos (CNN)Lagos is synonymous with heavy traffic and congestion but self taught inventor, Kehinde Durojaiye, might have the answer to the city's woes: a jet car that can run on land, sea and in the air.

N3.2 billion Fraud: Witness Reveals How Ex-Abia Gov., Orji Kalu’s Aides Laundered State....

former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu

The trial of a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, continued on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 before Justice Muhammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, with a prosecution witness, Christiana Ohiri, Manager, United Bank for Africa, UBA, Umuahia Branch, giving more details about how some top officials in the administration of Kalu allegedly carried out various transactions with bank drafts issued by her bank.

Whistle Blowing: EFCC Uncovers Another N4billion

A tip-off by a whistle blower on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 led to another discovery by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of a staggering sum of N4billion suspected to be proceeds of crime.

$1.3bn Malabu scandal: Shell admits paying Etete for oil bloc

Dan Etete and Adoke

We’re not aware of bid to summon Jonathan – Reps Minority Leader, C’ttee member I’ve no foreign account, didn’t receive $200m bribe — Jonathan Malabu asks court to stop FG from signing $13.5bn Zabazaba Deep Water project LAGOS — Royal Dutch Shell, yesterday, admitted paying money to Malabu Oil and Gas for rights to oil bloc, OML 245.

Fire at FAAN headquarters did not affect Nigeria’s airports – Official

Fire incident did not affect operations at Lagos Airport , says FAAN

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, says the fire incident that occurred at its headquarters on Monday did not affect air operations.

BREAKING: MALIA OBAMA EXPELLED FROM HARVARD

Malia Obama, who has decided that as an adult she wants to be a pot smoking, rap listening, twerking party girl, has been ousted from the student roster at Harvard University. The school’s chancellor, Malcolm Little, said that regardless of her status as a former first daughter, the rules are the rules and she won’t be welcome there this fall.

‘Patience Jonathan withdrew $100,000 from her unblocked Skye Bank account’

Patience Jonathan

‘Patience Jonathan withdrew $100,000 from her unblocked Skye Bank account’

Patience Jonathan yesterday said that she withdrew $100,000 from her unblocked Skye Bank account for medical treatment and that she had intention of withdrawing $5 million  but the bank could not give her due to lack of  funds.

Nigeria will end up in a very, very bad way if… – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

ABUJA—Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has warned that Nigeria would be plunged into more trouble, if the present war against corruption fails.

Dad Slits 13yrs Old Daughter's Throat Over Spending Too Much Time On Social Media - Graphic

 I know there are lots of disadvantages of social media, but this is the worst I have ever seen. A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Phatthalung, Thailand for inflicting serious injuries on his 13-year-old daughter after arguing with her over the amount of time she spent on Facebook and other social media platform.

El-Rufai discloses security vote, salary, attacks N’Assembly

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai,

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, on Monday, accepted the challenge of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yabubu Dogara, by releasing details of his security vote, salary and allowances.

Tragic: Female Corps Member Drowns In Swimming Pool In Enugu State

National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, Enugu State has been thrown into mourning over the weekend following the drowning of a female corps members at a hotel swimming pool. The yet to be identified corps member allegedly drowned on Saturday at a hotel swimming pool at Ugwuoba community in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Sen. Kashamu - Gov. Fayose Wants To Destroy PDP Before Decamping To Another Party

Governor, Ayodele Fayose

Could this be the case? I mean I have red a lot on Robert Greene's 48 laws of power and I know all about concealing emotions and smoke screens, but if this is what Ekiti State Governor is doing, then he is even more mischievous that Machiavelli himself. 

5 important things Emir of Kano said about Buhari’s economic plan

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

The Emir, a former Central Bank governor, also said that Nigeria’s 2017 budget makes him wonder what the country’s economists are doing.