Judge sentences convicted senior lawyer to one month in prison

 Joseph Nwobike (SAN.)

The senior Nigerian lawyer, Joseph Nwobike, who was earlier convicted has been sentenced to one month in prison.

Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture Of Patience Jonathan Houses In Abuja

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President

A court has ordered Abuja houses belonging to Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Jonathan to be forfeited to the FG. A Federal High Court in Abuja today (Monday) ordered an interim forfeiture of two properties linked to the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mrs. Patience Jonathan.

BBC’s investigation into codeine abuse in Nigeria, exposes Emzor Pharmaceuticals

Emzor Pharmaceuticals is currently in hot water after one of its Sales Reps was caught selling bottles of Codeine illegally to undercover reporters.

Yamaha PSR-S970 61-Key Arranger Workstation

Fully equipped arranger keyboard.

Yamaha Keyboard PSR S970

Part of the new generation of Yamaha Arranger Keyboards, the PSR-S970 features a new architecture, new Voices and Styles, and a brand new DJ section. Synthesizer vocoder functions, a vocal harmonizer, external display capacity and world music accompaniment styles are just a few of the features that define the PSR-S970.

Dino Melaye reacts from hospital bed after failed recall

A hospitalised Dino Melaye on Sunday thanked his constituents for rejecting attempts to recall him from Senate, saying evil will never triumph.

Food vendor accused of using mortuary water to cook her meal in Anambra state

A popular food vendor at Oko polytechnic in Anambra state has been allegedly accused of using mortuary water in making her meals. 

President Buhari Finally Speaks on Obasanjo’s Open Letter

President Muhammed Buhari 

President Buhari finally voices out concerning the letter Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo sent to him in January while he was speaking in Bauchi during an organized state banquet.

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Breaking: Speaker of Oyo state House of Assembly, Michael Adeyemo is dead

Michael Adeyemo 

Tribune Online reports that some members of the House of Assembly confirmed this on Friday, April 27. TVC news also reports that Adeyemo died of heart attack. 

10 Superb Health Benefits of Pepper Fruits

Pepper fruit

Pepper fruit is widely consumed due to its distinctive spicy taste, but many people are not aware of the many health benefits of pepper fruit (mmimmi). It is usually served together with kola nuts, bitter kola, garden eggs and palm wine, during events like , cultural ceremonies, coronations, traditional marriages, naming ceremonies, new yam festivals etc in the eastern part of Nigeria.

Offa robbery: Girlfriends with stolen phones led to arrest of suspects

- The Kwara state police command were reportedly able to arrest the Offa robbery suspects through stolen phones from the operation which were given to their girlfriends
- Some officers were also accused of receiving bribe from the suspects after the operator of the hotel they had lodged in, reported their suspicious presence to the DPO

- The presiding magistrate, M.B. Folorunsho has adjourned the case till May 3 for further hearing.

American Singer, R. Kelly Faces Fresh Allegation Of Intentionally Infecting Woman With STD

Robort Kelly

R Kelly is facing a fresh allegation of sexual misconduct after an unnamed former partner claimed he intentionally” infected her with an STD in Dallas.

10 Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified as a "superfood."

Its unique combination of fatty acids can have positive effects on your health.

This includes fat loss, better brain function and various other impressive benefits.

Here are the top 10 evidence-based health benefits of coconut oil.

The Yoruba football star who has cut ties with his father Kehinde

Alli, however, is not in this group.

According to his father Kehinde, Dele Alli is a Yoruba prince through his birth.

When Dele Alli first burst onto the scene with Tottenham in the 2015/2016 season, his name quickly struck a chord among Nigerians.

The name ‘Dele” was clearly of Yoruba descent and soon enough it bespoke that he was born to a Nigerian father Kehinde.

My son rejected Chelsea contract to force Real Madrid move - Hazard's dad

Eden Hazard's dad has revealed that his son snubbed the latest contract offer presented to him by the Blues to favour a move to the Spanish giants next summer. The 26-year-old rejected a contract extension at Chelsea, according to his father, who says his son is holding out for a Real Madrid transfer. 

Frenchman to step down as Arsenal manager at end of season

Arsene Wenger

Wenger has come under intense pressure at Arsenal in recent years.

Wenger has been Arsenal's manager for 22 years but has come under intense pressure in recent years as the club failed to challenge for the Premier League and Champions League.

The 68-year-old through a statement on Arsenal's official website said it was the right time for himto quit.

Keyamo appointed spokesman for Buhari’s 2019 campaign

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has appointed FESTUS KEYAMO as the Director, Strategic Communications for his 2019 presidential campaigns.

Diaz-Canel replaces Raul Castro as Cuba's president

HAVANA (AP) — HAVANA (AP) — A 57-year-old bureaucrat replaced Raul Castro as the president of Cuba on Thursday, launching a new political era as a government led by a single family for six decades tries to ensure the long-term survival of one of the world's last communist states.

Breaking: Appeal Court approves freezing of Governor Fayose's accounts by EFCC

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ado Ekiti has allowed the appeal filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the judgment of Justice Taiwo. O Taiwo of Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti division, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. 

Five Tips on Maintaining Your Digital Piano

It is a widely-known fact that traditional pianos require a lot of care. In fact, many would even say that these types of pianos are very high-maintenance, which is one of the reasons why they look for other options, such as a digital piano. Does that mean, then, that digital pianos do not require any maintenance at all? Of course not.

Nigerian musician acquires N1 million doll, names her Tontoh (photos, video)

It seems like the buzz for life-sized dolls have not gone out of trend yet. After the production of life-sized dolls that would be able to replace girlfriends or boyfriends were announced, many Nigerians went all out over the trend.

Hoodlums disrupt Nigerian Senate, escape with mace

A group of hoodlums stormed the Upper Legislative Chamber of the National Assembly during it's Wednesday,

The Killing of Nigerian Police men

WITH THESE BRUTAL ATTACK ON THE PERSONNEL OF THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE, I BELIEVE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE WILL NOW GENUINELY AND PATRIOTICALLY SIT UP TO FIGHT INSURGENCY, TERRORISM, BANDITRY AND INDEED FULANI HERDSMEN INCESSANT ATTACKS ON INNOCENT 

IGP ABUBAKAR IDRISS, Sit Up Now OR ARE YOU ALSO INCOMPETENT?

These are the gory pictures of four Mobile Policemen attached to 33 PMF. (MOPOL 33) who were mowed down by Fulani killer herdsmen between 18:00hrs Sunday 15th and 06:00hrs Monday 16th April 2018 in Anyibe, Logo Local Government Area of Benue.

Polytechnic lecturer renounces Nigerian citizenship

Victor Koreyo

Victor Koreyo, a lecturer at the Department of Ceramics and Glass Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi, has declared intention to renounce his Nigerian citizenship for what he called social injustice. Koreyo, in a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, said he was demoted for a period of eight years by the management of the institution and urged the president to endorse his request. 

President blames dead Gaddafi for herdsmen/farmers crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari

He said Gaddafi's army of trained gunmen are responsible for escalating the crisis.

President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed Nigeria's ongoing conflict between herders and farmers on former Libyan president, Muammar Gaddafi, who died in 2011.

‘Satan is not a myth, he is very real’ — Holy Father tells Christians

Weeks after a major controversy over the existence of hell, the Pope releases a stern warning about the devil to believers.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental illness that brings severe high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behavior.

Mariah Carey: My battle with bipolar disorder

In this week’s PEOPLE cover story, Mariah Carey reveals for the first time her battle with bipolar disorder.

Mariah Carey

Although she was first diagnosed in 2001 (when she was hospitalized for a physical and mental breakdown), “I didn’t want to believe it,” the superstar singer-songwriter tells PEOPLE editor in chief Jess Cagle.

Nigerians warned to be careful in London

A top aide to Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians living in London to be careful and to show restraint, following killings in the city.

APC UK says President Buhari’s second term will stabilise Nigeria

The All Progressives Congress (APC), United Kingdom chapter, said it would pay for expression of interest and nomination form for President Muhammadu Buhari to re-contest in 2019. The chapter made the promise in a statement by its spokesman, Jacob Ogunseye, on Tuesday, April 10, in Abuja, following Buhari’s declaration that he would seek a second term. It said that the president’s declaration was reasonable and satisfactory, adding that his second term would make Nigeria stronger as well as preserve the tenets of democracy in the country. 

Guinea's fake pregnant healer jailed

A court in Guinea has sentenced a traditional healer to five years in prison for conning women into thinking they were pregnant.

Former is most corrupt president in Nigeria - Orji Uzor Kalu

Former Nigeria President Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo

Kalu also said Obasanjo has no moral standing to criticise the current administration of Muhammadu Buhari - He described President Muhammadu Buhari as the most selfless leader in Nigeria’s history.

Nigerian singer Alizee allegedly killed by Danish husband

The Late Zainab and her husband

A Dane, Peter Nielsen, has been arrested in connection with the murder of his Nigerian wife, Zainab, and their four-year-old daughter.

Jonathan should be docked - Oshiomhole

- The former governor of Edo Adams Oshiomhole disclosed federal government should adopt a “ruthless” measure against alleged looters of the nation’s treasury- Oshiomhole said there are lot of people who should be in court who are not there- He further explained that what was stolen was not from private purse

Man City v Man Utd: Players deserve all the credit - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City's players "deserve all the credit" for their achievements this season, says boss Pep Guardiola.

Pictured: Iranian animal rights activist who shot three YouTube employees before killing herself in 'domestic dispute'

An animal rights activist who was furious about having her videos censored has been identified as the woman who shot three YouTube employees at the company’s headquarters in California.

The view from the mountaintop: Martin Luther King's turbulent, tragic last year

Luther King Jr.

Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr., who preached nonviolent resistance to oppression and war, was shot to death in Memphis. He was 39 years old. He left behind a wife and four children and a nation still riven by the divisions he had devoted his life to healing. Yahoo News takes a look back at his life and his legacy in this special report. 

Winnie Mandela, former wife of Nelson Mandela, dies at 81

Winnie Mandela dead at 81

African women join in a demonstration in South Africa, Aug. 16, 1962, demanding the release of Nelson Mandela, former secretary of the banned African National Congress, who appeared in court on a charge of incitement. The women, together with Winnie Mandela, chanted “Down with Verwoerd” on the steps of the Johannesburg City Hall. (Photo: Dennis Lee Royle/AP)