Buhari allegedly having difficulty eating & drinking
President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly being fed intravenously as he has had severe difficulty eating and drinking fluids for several days, insider sources told SaharaReporters.
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Police arrests ex-Jigawa Gov., Sule Lamido
The police in Kano have arrested the immediate past governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido. Mr. Lamido was arrested for allegedly inciting his supporters to stop the local government elections organised by the current administration of Governor Muhammad Badaru.
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Luke Shaw, Eric Bailly join Manchester United's injury list
Defenders Luke Shaw and Eric Bailly have been added to Manchester United's growing injury list against Swansea. England left-back Shaw, who has completed just four Premier League games this season went off with an ankle problem after nine minutes.
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UNIBEN Students drowns in River Benue
An unidentified student of University of Benin has drowned in River Benue, on the closing day of Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) in Makurdi. Dr Omeche Onoja, Chairman, NUGA games medical and sanitation subcommittee confirmed the incident.
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ObamaCare is dead – Donald Trump
The President of United States, Donald Trump has said that the healthcare instituted by former president, Barrack Obama has died. He has hinted many times that the healthcare has no substance, as he is coming up with a suitable healthcare program.
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Movie on Counter-Terrorism debuts in Abuja
The movie entitled, "Conscripted" that depicts security agencies’ patriotic fight against terrorism and other crimes in the society has hit cinemas in Abuja.
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Manchester United players to wear black armbands to mourn football fans who died in Calabar
Manchester United has announced that its test will wear black armbands, while playing against Swansea City on Sunday afternoon to mourn the team's fans, who died in Calabar last week.
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Footballer, Mario Balotelli calls out Kim Kardashian over half-nude photos
Italian striker, Mario Balotelli is never one to mince his words and seeing as some photos of Kim Kardashian have been 'big' news this week, the Nice star clearly deemed it worthy of his own intervention.
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Police parades suspects in connection with attempted assassination of Dino Melaye
Consequent on the attack by unknown gunmen on Senator Dino Melaye at his residence at Iyala, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State on 15th April, 2017, at about 0030hrs, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, swiftly deployed Police Special Tactical Squad (STS) team to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.
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New Video: Di’Ja – Wan Chop
Music is the food of the soul, and Di’ja perfectly reiterates this in this happy, playful mid tempo tune titled "Wan Chop". She describes her music and style in culinary metaphors and then makes a global invite to her fans across the world to come have a taste of her music, style and personality. The song was by Don Jazzy. Continue to see more photos/vid…
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Actor, Uche Maduagwu writes open Letter to Rita Dominic on pressures of getting married
Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has written an open letter to Rita Dominic, advising her to avoid being pressured into getting married, especially to Nigerian men, who he said are not God fearing and can't be depended on. Read below...
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Ghost President, ghost achievements, ghost monies in apartment owned by ghosts – By Reno Omokri
For the better part of this week, Nigeria has been having much to do about the royal snub from the Oba of Lagos to the Ooni of Ife. Such outrage, such consternation against Oba Rilwan Akiolu. The venom vented on him on social media and in real life were as though he had committed some unpardonable sin.
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Mike Ezuronye signs Distribution Deal in Europe
Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuronye, who recently delved into film production has signed a distribution deal with European film makers. Congrats to him!
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Peter Okoye, Omawumi, Olamide, Mercy Johnson visit Trend FM in Asaba (Photos)
Singers, Peter Okoye of PSquare, Olamide, Omawumi and actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie are having swell time at Glo Mega Music Tour in Asaba, Delta State. on Saturday, they paid a visit to a popular radio station, Trend 101 FM, Asaba. Continue to see more photos after the cut...
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Man contracts flesh eating virus after bathing barefoot in public gym
An unidentified Texas man caught a grave flesh-eating infection after showering barefoot at the gym. He says what he originally thought was a singular wart grew to five, spreading across his foot and developing open wounds.
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Richard Quest and Nigeria’s Search for Good Image - By Dele Momodu
Fellow Nigerians, anyone familiar with CNN International would readily know the name and face of an unusually dramatic presenter, Richard Quest, widely known and acclaimed for his popular programme “Quest Means Business”. This journalist with a tinge of eccentricity has been in Nigeria all this week. If he is still in town and able to read this, let me say a big Ni…
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Ciara & Russell Wilson welcome baby girl
Ciara and Russell Wilson have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The singer and Seattle Seahawks QB both posted a photo of a pregnant Ciara Saturday welcoming Sienna Princess Wilson with the caption...
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Nigeria mops up liquidity to support naira as overnight rate eases
Nigeria sold N107.64 billion ($353 million) in treasury bills on Friday in a move to soak up excess liquidity from the banking system and curb pressure on the currency, traders said.
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Medical Doctor rapes Patient in Plateau
An Upper Area Court sitting at Pankshin in Plateau on Friday remanded a medical doctor, Philemon Brazil, in prison for allegedly raping his patient.
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Sterling Bank Refutes Sack Reports
Contrary to report making the round, Sterling Bank Plc, has said that it did not sack 650 staff but only returned them to service providers that had earlier assigned them to work with the bank.
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#BBNaija: Photos from Efe's Home Coming in Jos
The winner of 2017 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) TV show, Efe arrived Jos, Plateau state on Friday. He was received by Plateau state governor, Simon Bako Lalong, Plateau state's Commissioner of Culture and Tourism, Peter Mwadkon, Vice Chancellor of University of Jos, his lovely mother and numerous friends. Julia Blaise Blog (JBB) Among other gift items presented …
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Open House Lagos: Olasupo Shasore enlightens Guests on History & Policies of Lagos' Architecture
Open House Lagos kicked off with an applaudable debate on Thursday, 27th April 2017 at Lagos’ first certified building, Heritage Place, No. 21 Lugard Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos.
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Video: BBNaija Five Finalists visit Heritage Bank MD, Ifie Sekibo
The top five finalists at the just concluded Big Brother Naija TV show, Efe, Bisola, Tboss, Debie-Rise and Marvis recently visited the MD of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo. Heritage Bank was one of the sponsors of the show.
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UBA Group Starts Strong In 2017, Grows Profits By 41% In First Quarter
The Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) has released its unaudited first quarter results, showing significant growth across major income lines.
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Nnamdi Kanu released from prison after 2-year Detention
The leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has left Kuje prison in Abuja after being detained for almost two years by the Nigerian government.
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Jennifer Lopez steals Billboard Latin Music Awards with sheer outfits (Photos)
Jennifer Lopez stole the Billboard Latin Music Awards, by stepping out in a black dress that showed almost everything. She also changed outfits during the show, and her silver dress was mouth watering too. See one more photo after the cut...
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Video: Comic Actor Samuel Ajibola drops another hilarious Episode of ‘Dele Issues’ (Daily Issues)
Comic Actor, Samuel Ajibola, popularly known for his role as Spiff in the TV series 'The Johnsons' has dropped another episode of 'Dele Issues' (Daily Issues) titled ‘Beggar’, today Friday, April 28th, 2017.
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Buhari absent at Juma'at Prayer, reportedly sick again
President Muhammadu Buhari not attend Juma’at prayer at Aso Rock mosque on Friday. According to insider sources, this is the first time the President will be absent at the mosque since he returned to the country after a 49-day medical vacation in the UK.
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Fulani Herdsmen have invaded my house - Wole Soyinka laments
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani Herdsmen have invaded the residence of Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka in Ogun state.
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Mercy Johnson visits Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland ( Photo)
Actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie on Friday paid a courtesy visit on Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland at his palace.
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#BBNaija: Efe drops debut single "Based on Logistics"
The winner of 2017 Big Brother Naija show, Efe, has released a single entitled, “Based on Logistics”.
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Two Kenyan Athletes fail doping test
Kenya's Athletics Association has received a report indicating that two long-distance runners, who have yet to be publicly named, have failed a doping test.
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FG declares Monday, May 1 Public Holiday
Federal Government has declared Monday, May 1, as public holiday to commemorate the 2017 Workers’ Day celebration. Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) the minister of interior, made the declaration in a statement on Friday, April 28, by the Director, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido.
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Meet Obese Monkey nicknamed 'Uncle Fatty' (Photos)
An obese monkey, a 33lb long-tailed macaque, nicknamed 'Uncle Fatty' had been getting fed sugary melons, milkshakes, sweetcorn and noodles, by visitors to a floating water market in Bangkok, Thailand, and has become twice the weight of monkeys of his specie.
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Kenyan Bishop Wanjiru detained for disrupting election
A Kenyan religious leader, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, who was a candidate in the political party primaries, is being detained for a further four more days after being arrested on Wednesday for disrupting a voting exercise, private Standard newspaper reports.
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Magu Confirms: EFCC Recovered N17bn Through Whistle-blower Policy
The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 disclosed that the introduction of the whistle-blower policy by the Federal Government has led to the recovery of about N17billion by the Commission.
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Sand Super Eagles Loses Beach Soccer World Cup Opener to Italy
Nigeria’s Sand Super Eagles on Friday lost 6-12 to Italy in their opening Group B game of the 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Lillian Esoro shares motivational words
Nollywood actress, Lillian Esoro has shared few words to motivate her social media followers to have positive attitudes and turn around for good, when necessary. Read below...
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Boko Haram kills 5 Soldiers after ramming explosive loaded Truck into Military Convoy in Borno
At least five soldiers were killed and another 40 injured when a Boko Haram jihadist rammed an explosives-laden pick-up truck into a military convoy, security sources told AFP on Friday.
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This Medical Report will Crack Y'all
The medical report above and the Doctor 's advice clearly seen below will make you laugh. According to comedian Basketmouth, who posted it on Instagram, a native Dr might have carried out the test.
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Rita Ora steps out in see-through dress
Singer, actress, Rita Ora left her hotel in New York City on Thursday rocking a slick all-black suit with a musical note on her jacket, and a see-through leotard underneath.
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No cause for alarm on Buhar's health - Presidency
The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has given the assurance that there is no cause for alarm over President Muhammadu Buhari’s health and recovery.
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Why I Want To Be Lagos Island LG Chairman - Ojora
Apparently disturbed by the lackluster developments in the Lagos Island local government areas, Prince Wale Ojora has taken the bull by the horn to vie for the chairmanship position of the council in the forthcoming local council elections.
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QI 2017: Fidelity Bank Records Double Digits Growth in Earnings and Profits
Top Nigerian lender, Fidelity Bank Plc recorded a solid financial performance in the first quarter of 2017, posting appreciable growth in profits and gross earnings for the period ended March 31, 2017. This is in spite of the challenging and fiercely competitive business environment.
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ETI announces 15% increase in PAT N18.68bn for Q1 2017
As part of its re-engineering effort and coming from a loss position in 2016, Ecobank transnational incorporated (ETI) has announced 15 per cent increase in profit after tax to N18.7 billion for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 2017. The financial institution in the first quarter of 2016 posted N16.2 billion profit after tax.
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Guinness Nigeria records 29% growth in revenue in Q3
Guinness Nigeria Plc, the nation’s leading alcoholic beverage manufacturer and a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, has released its unaudited results for the nine months ended 31 March, 2017.
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First Bayelsa Military Administrator, Commodore Ayeni dies
The first Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Commodore Oladipo Philips Ayeni, has died. He died in Lagos state at the age of 68. Continue to see statement from his family…
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Bollywood icon, Vinod Khanna dies at 70
Veteran Bollywood actor, Vinod Khanna, known as the heartthrob of Hindi films in the 1970s and 1980s, died on Thursday at a Mumbai hospital. He was 70.
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Police return money, documents seized from Senator Goje
The Nigeria Police Force has returned money in both local and foreign currencies, including other documents seized from the Abuja residence of Senator Danjuma Goje of Gombe state.
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Unveiling the Island where pregnant girls were sent to die
Woman reveals how she was rescued Mauda Kyitaragabirwe got pregnant in pre-independence Uganda, her parents sent her to Punishment Island, with the expectation she would die there.
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