EFCC Releases Reuben Abati From Custody

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has released former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr Reuben Abati

Boko Haram Attacks Troops, Kills Commanding Officer Abu Ali

Yesterday, suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked a 119 Battalion Nigerian Army location at Mallam Fatori, northern Borno State. The troops fought gallantly and repelled the attack, killing

Bishop Oyedepo Warns Critics Over Saying On Covenant University's Fees

– Bishop Oyedepo said critics of the high fees charged by Covenant University risk incurring the wrath of God 

– He advised the critics stop, saying they were acting out of ignorance 

Chinese woman who hasn't cut her hair for 18 years spends two hours daily washing and drying her 11ft locks (photos)

Ni Linmei a 60yr old woman from China's Shanxi province hasn't cut her hair since 1998 and since then, it has grown to 11ft and 9inches. Having such generous locks can be problematic and time consuming, she once got her hair trapped in an elevator and spends all of two hours a day just washing and drying it.

How To Ask A Lady Out For A Date

I'm going to assume you mean in order to TALK to them, not to assault them.  So here is the secret. Crazy, right?  Try it.  If you have the balls to go up and talk to a random girl, you are confident.  Confidence is a turn-on.  In fact, 75% of the battle is just getting next to her.

Federal Government’s Volunteer Job Programme ToBegin Soon

Lagos – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday said the first 200,000 out of the Federal Government’s 500,000 Volunteer Job Programme will begin in about two weeks’ time. Osinbajo gave the assurance in Lagos at a colloquium on The Way Forward for Nigeria.

US ELECTION 2016: Trump and Clinton Targets Florida

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are set to campaign in Florida, a key battleground state that could tip Tuesday's US presidential election,Florida is the largest swing state and is a must-win for Mr Trump.

WATCH VIDEO: A Nigerian Army Cadet Cries While Firing A Gun

Tinubu Nominated Me For Vice President- Osinbajo

The ongoing controversy over who nominated The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo as President Muhammadu Buhari’s running mate during the electioneering campaign, the number two citizen, Friday, said he was nominated by a National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC.

EFCC Frees Embattled Obanikoro

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released a former Minister of  State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro who was alleged to have benefited from the Arms purchase fund, allegedly siphoned by former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki.

Two Soldiers, 12 Others Kills In Train Attack

No fewer that 14 people including children and two soldiers have been killed in an attack on a train blamed on former rebel fighters south of the Congo capital Brazzaville, police said Sunday.

PDP Mounts More Pressure On Buhari, Calls For Amaechi’s Suspension

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday told President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend Chibuike Amaechi, minister of transportation and Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of science and technology, for alleged attempts to bribe judges whom the National Judicial Commission (NJC) suspended yesterday.

An Old University Of Ibadan Meal Voucher

This was back in the days when a meal cost as low as fifty kobo (50k). Meals in Nigerian universities were heavily subsidised by the government, so students, both rich and poor had access to at least one free meal daily. 

Yoruba leader Ajayi dies at 91

He died at the early hours of Friday, November 4, 2016 at an undisclosed hospital. In the interview yet to be released by the Nigerian Tribune, the late Ajayi further talked about a pact between the northern part of the country and some people based in the United States and Britain.

FACEBOOK REDESIGNS SAFETY CENTRE TO PROTECT USERS ONLINE

The Chief Security Officer at Facebook, Mr Alex Stamos, says the company has redesigned its Safety Centre to enable people stay safe online.

Stamos said in a statement on Friday in Lagos that the redesigned safety centre was the company’s approach to making the internet more secure for everyone.

LAGOS STATE CAN GENERATE N50 BILLION MONTHLY, SAYS AMBODE

The Lagos State Government has the potential to generate N50bn monthly as internal revenue, Governor Akinwumi Ambode said on Friday in Lagos.

Ambode made this known at a colloquium on the state of the nation, organised in Ikoyi, Lagos, by the Coalition of Nigerian Apostolic Leaders.

Yaya Toure’s Agent Refuses To Apologise To Pep Guardiola. Checkout Yaya Apology Letter

Yaya Toure took to his Facebook page earlier today to apologise to Guardiola and the City fans and vowed to fight for his place.

MONKEY CHOOSES TRUMP OVER CLINTON AS THE NEXT US PRESIDENT

A Chinese monkey described as the “king of prophets” has tipped Donald Trump for the US presidency, a tourism park said, after the creature successfully predicted the winner of football’s European Championship final earlier this year.

Known as Geda — which means knots or goose bumps — the prophetic primate is the latest in a series of purportedly psychic animals that have popped up around the world since Paul the Octopus correctly predicted multiple 2010 World Cup matches.

See How Mercy Aigbe Fooled Fans With Look-Alike Picture

Veteran Actress and one of the most beautiful in the entertainment industry, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry put the minds of her followers in a very confusing state after she posted this picture on her Instagram page. See Picture Below:

Entertainment, Arts Considered Major Economic Boosters

In the face of the current economic crisis that Nigeria is facing, arts, entertainment and recreation have been said to increase the nation’s GDP by 0.23% in the second quarter of 2016, although lower than the 0.26% contributed in the first quarter of the year.

“I Am A Step Closer To Bae” – Don Jazzy Says

Creative music producer and Mavin boss, Don jazzy shared a photo of him with legendary record producer and songwriter, Stargate and wrote; ‘Stargate produced most of Rihanna’s great hits. I’m one step closer to bae’ It’s no news that Don Jazzy’s has a long lasting crush on Rihanna as he uploads loads of her pictures on Instagram.

INEC’s Ability To Conduct Credible Election in 2019 Doubted

Nyesom Wike

The Governor accused INEC of allegedly manipulating the rerun electoral process in the state because it had an alleged instruction to deliver victory to an opposition party

US Election Result Uncertainty Keeps Pressure On Asia Markets

A sharp fall in Tokyo led losses in Asian stock markets Friday as traders fret over next week's US election, with the dollar weakening further and safe-haven gold maintaining its lustre.

13 Photos That Shows Falz, Simi Will Surely Make A Flawless Couple

Comic rapper, Falz and singer, Simi are really flaunting the chemistry which exists between  both of them, as artistes can hardly go unnoticed.Recently, the duo released a new EP , ‘Chemistry’ together and as usual they were mind-blowing together. Here are 13 photos of Falz and Simi that will completely convince you that their chemistry is a balanced equation.See photos below:

Internet Access Cut By Hacker in Liberia

Liberia has been repeatedly cut off from the internet by hackers targeting its only link to the global network.Recurrent attacks on November 3 flooded the cable link with data, making net access intermittent.

NUT Pledged Ogun State Govt To Have Mercy On Sacked Teachers

The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) is begging for clemency for the sacked members of the union in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria.

At a press briefing in Abeokuta, the capital of the state, the national president of the union and other executive members condemned the actions of the dismissed union members.They are

Obanikoro’s offer Of N100 million Rejected By EFCC

Indications emerged yesterday that former minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, may spend more time with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as his offer to pay back N100 million to government coffers was reportedly rejected.

Finally:Yaya Toure apologises to Manchester City for 'misunderstandings of past'

After not playing for Manchester City since August, Yaya Toure has apologised to the club's management on behalf of him and agent Dimitri Seluk

POLICE ARREST BURGLARY KINGPIN OF ENUGU

The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested an alleged burglary kingpin it trailed for over two weeks.

The command’s spokesman, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, on Friday in Enugu said that the suspect and his gang had been involved in most of the burglary incidents within Enugu Township.

The police image maker said that the police recovered from the gang, DVD, home theatres, cell-phones and laptops.

FG PAYS 81 MONTHS PENSION AREARS

The Federal Government has paid 81 months pension arrears which were incurred from 33 per cent pension increment, but left 87 months outstanding.

The money was paid to Police, Customs, Immigration, Prisons  and civil service pensioners.

SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF TRUMP BECOMES US PRESIDENT

Hillary Clinton painted a grim picture of life under a Donald Trump presidency Wednesday, warning undecided voters as the ever tighter White House race entered its final five-day stretch.

Clinton made an optimistic choice in staging a huge rally in Arizona, a swing state she hopes to poach from the Republicans, but the Democrat’s tone was grim as she invited voters to envisage her defeat.

BERGER TO SHUT SECTION OF IBADAN - LAGOS EXPRESS FOR NINE DAYS

One of the contractors handling the rehabilitation of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Julius Berger Plc, has announced the closure of a section of the road at the Sagamu Interchange beginning from Thursday (yesterday).

The closure, which will last for nine days (from November 3 to November 12), according to the Ogun State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Clement Oladele, is to effect

JONATHAN TOLD METUH HOW TO SHARE N400 MILLION, SAYS WITNESS

A witness, Mr. Richard Ihediwa, in the ongoing trial of former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisah Metuh, said on Thursday that the N400m Metuh got was disbursed as directed by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

Ihediwa, led in evidence by the counsel to Metuh, Mr. Emeka Etiaba (SAN), told the Abuja High Court that Jonathan gave the directive on how the amount was to be spent.

NORTHERN CAN MEET WITH BUHARI OVER CHILD MARIAGE, HERDSMEN ATTACK

Representatives of the Christian Association of Nigeria from 19 northern states and Abuja on Thursday met with President Muhammadu Buhari and pleaded with him to wade into some of the challenges facing them.

The chairman of the organisation, Rev. Yakubu Pam, told State House correspondents that some of the issues they raised with the President included the difficulties they were facing in practising their faith, the herdsmen and farmers’ incessant clashes as well as children abduction and forced marriages.

NAVY WARNS SEA PIRATES

THE Nigerian Navy has warned sea pirates and other criminals operating within the nation’s waterways to leave or be ready to be crushed by its men.

 The Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral James Oluwole, issued

REALEASE OUR SON, IBORI KINSMEN TELLS BRITISH GOVERNMENT

The kinsmen of a former Delta State governor, Chief James Ibori, have alleged that it was Ibori’s clamour for fiscal federalism to enable the people of the Niger Delta region to control their resources that led to his incarceration in a British jail.

SEE WHAT RECESSION HAS CAUSED SOME ARTISTS

Queen of Samba music, Stella Monye, has not been quite as visible on the entertainment scene as she used to be. She was last seen in public in July when she threw a party – she called it ‘Old School Party’ – in memory of American pop music star, Prince (Rogers Nelson), who died on April 21 at the age of 57.

25 Things You Should Be Doing To Win Her Heart

Ladies, don’t let the title fool you; we are not off the hook. These tips work equally well for women looking to impress men and are really just about mutual respect. What’s “hotter” than that? See Below:

I Felt Like Running Away When I Took Over From Jonathan, Buhari Tells Nigerian

President Muhammadu Buhari Yesterday said that he felt like “absconding” after seeing the enormity of the challenges facing the country when he took over from former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015.

SHOCKING: Over 700,000 Job Seekers Apply For 500 FIRS Vacancies

Federal Inland Revenue Service, has received more than 700,000 applications from the recent job advertisement it placed in some national newspapers, the Chairman of the agency, Mr. Tunde Fowler said, Read more.

Eight Signs Your Long Distant Relation Is Coming To An End

Being in a long distant relationship isn’t a piece of cake and with the pro’s comes many con’s. It believed that those in long distant relationships tend to break up more than those who see regularly. There’s no proof to back up this statement. Here are some telltale signs that your long distant relationship might be hitting the rocks

How To Properly Chop/Grate Your Okro Using A Blender

I recently watched a show on Tv where they talked about Nigerian meals that are tasty to us but would seem weird or disgusting to foreigners and they mentioned okro because of its slimy nature, made me laugh. Who else has ever tried finishing their plate of okro in one slurp.

WATCH VIDEO: How To Make Pounded Yam Using A Blender

Gone are the days when mortar and pestle had to be involved in the process of making pounded yam, where ladies would become muscular body builders all in the name of pounding yams for their husband. 

Commissioner Describes "Abia CJ Renovating Her Own Official Residence With N80m" As Erroneous

Theresa Uzokwe

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Abia State, Chief Umeh Kalu, has described as “erroneous” the claim by the state Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Uzokwe, that she had no official residence in Umuahia.

Alex Iziyon Withdraws From Ondo PDP Case

Here is a letter from Jimoh Ibrahim’slawyer, Alex Iziyon (SAN) withdrawing from the case on PDP governorship candidate in Ondo State.

BUHARI WILL RESEND THE $30 BILLION LOAN REQUEST TO SENATE--- MINISTER

President Muhammadu Buhari will resubmit the request for his administration to borrow $29.96bn from external sources to the Senate despite the setback the borrowing plan suffered at the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday.

POLICE DETAIN IMAM OVER CALL TO KILL FELLOW MUSLIMS

Swiss police arrested an imam at a controversial mosque near Zurich on Wednesday after he allegedly urged followers to kill fellow Muslims who refused to join communal prayers.

In a statement, the prosecutor in Zurich’s cantonal government said the imam at the An’Nur de Winterhour mosque, who is an Ethiopian national, had been detained for incitement to violence.

EX- CUSTOMS BOSS, DIKKO, RETURNS N1 BILLION CASH TO FG

A former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko, has returned N1,040,000, 000 to the Federal Government.

Dikko, who served as the head of customs between August, 2009 and August, 2015, became the subject of an EFCC investigation last year when the commission established that about N40bn was diverted from the coffers of the NCS under his watch.

FOUR FIRMS CONVICTED FOR LAUNDERING PATIENCE JONATHAN'S $15.5 MILLION

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday convicted four companies of laundering $15.5m kept in their accounts with Skye Bank.

 The companies – Pluto Property and Investment Company Limited; Seagate Property Development & Investment Co. Limited; Trans Ocean Property and Investment Company Limited and Avalon Global Property Development Company Limited – are linked with a former Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa.

EIGHT NEW PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES APPROVED BY FG

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday granted licences for the establishment of eight new private universities in the country.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwuka; and the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, briefed State House

VICE PRESIDENT WIFE, DOLAPO OSINBAJO, OTHERS CALLS FOR PRAYERS FOR NIGERUA

The wife of the Vice-President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, has joined other well-meaning Nigerians to call for prayers for Nigeria.

She was speaking at the Arise 2016 conference which held recently at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David Parish in Lagos.

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION LINKED TO 366,000 CANCER DEATH

Alcohol consumption caused more than 700,000 new cancer cases and around 366,000 cancer deaths in 2012, mainly in rich countries, according to data reported Wednesday to the World Cancer Congress in Paris.

Comparing the cancer risk of people who drink, to that of people who do not, researchers calculated that alcohol was responsible for an estimated five percent of all new cancer cases, and 4.5 percent of deaths per year.

The Fierce Chic: 3 Reasons Why Your Man Cheated

There’s nothing more effective at keeping a man from cheating than a good relationship. The simple element of guilt, if he so much as contemplates infidelity, is more powerful than the fear of a breakup, ostracism by friends and family, or contracting an incurable disease.

Denrele Fierce In New Halloween Themed Photo