Nigeria basketball team triumph in AfroBasket also qualify for Rio Olympics

Michael Gbinije and his Nigeria basketball team have won a spot in the 2016 Olympics in Rio after the Nigeria team dethroned Angola in the final of AfroBasket 2015, overwhelming the perennial African champion 74-65 today in Tunisia. The win means Nigeria not only won its first-ever AfroBasket title, it also captured the automatic qualifying spot to the 2016 Olympic Games.

"It's a big swag booster for me," Gbinije said today by message, "because I can refer to myself as an Olympian."

DSS: Identities Of 21 Boko Haram Front-line Members disclose

The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the identities of 21 alleged commanders and front-line members of the Boko Haram terrorist group arrested in different parts of the country.

In a statement signed by Mr Tony Opuiyo, the DSS explained that the successful arrest is a result of the services’ “re-strategised measures to combat the insurgency menace”.

The suspects are said to have been arrested in Lagos, Kano, Plateau, Enugu and Gombe States between July 8 and August 25, 2015.

Amaechi Advise to Governor Wike, “Don’t Take God For Granted”

Former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday, warned his successor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, against taking God for granted.

He also explained the reason behind his refusal to appear before the judicial commission of inquiry set up by Wike to probe his administration, saying the panel was illegal.

Amaechi, who made these views known while speaking with his supporters and members of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, stated that he would only appear before the probe panel if Wike followed the law.

Nigeria Mikel Obi secretly fathered two children with two different women

This is not what our Super Eagle Vice Captain would want to see in the media at this time of his career, he is not getting as much playing time with his Club and now this blockbuster report. According to a trending report, Chelsea and Nigerian Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi secretly fathered 2 children, a 4 year old son and a one year old daughter with two different women...but is in a famous relationship with girlfriend, Olga. 

UK Mirror reports

Niger Delta Youth Leaders Stage Protest At NLNG

The Niger Delta Youth Movement comprising of leaders of youth groups from the Niger Delta, staged a peaceful protest at the office of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

Their mission according to the protesters led by Niger Delta activist, Ankio Briggs, was to submit a protest letter to register their displeasure over the siting of the Dry Dock outside of the Niger Delta.

Abubakar Atiku's daughter sworn in as Commissioner of Health ... She forfeits Salary and Allowances

This is a very bold step and also a very generous one. One of the daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Dr Fatima Atiku, has been sworn in as the new Commissioner of Health in Adamawa state. Fatima who was sworn in alongside 21 other commissioners yesterday August 28th. In her remarks, she said that as a way of contributing to the health sector in the state, she will be donating her salary and allowances while serving as a commissioner

Ekiti State Governor appoints 72 years old Carpenter as LG Chairman

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has appointed a 72-year-old illiterate, Pa Olatunde Afolayan, as the caretaker chairman of Moba Local Government Area. 

He also urged President Muhammadu Buhari to remove Mrs. Amina Zakari as the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. 

The governor, who stated this during the inauguration of Boards, Commissions and Governing Councils in the state, said it was only God that saved him from the failed impeachment plot. 

Thailand Police Arrest Suspect Over Bangkok Bombing

Police in Bangkok say they have arrested one of the suspects in the bombing that killed 20 people earlier this month.

He was found after Police raided an apartment in a northern suburb of the capital on Saturday afternoon and discovered possible bomb-making materials that could have been used in the August 17 attack in Bangkok’s bustling commercial heart.

Police would not confirm where the suspect was from but said he was a foreign national and would be charged initially with possession of illegal explosive materials and held at a military facility.

Department of State Services Nabs Spy at Abuja Airport

The Department of State Services has busted a spying network mounted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Following the development, the service had stepped up security at all airports across the country to frustrate other criminal plots and protect lives and property.

The DSS in a statement on Saturday by an official, Tony Opuiyo, stated that it apprehended a 14-year old boy from Kogi State, Sulaiymon Abdulrahman (a.k.a Sunday Ajayi), who was monitoring travelers’ movements, passenger screening, boarding procedures and other processes at the departure and arrival halls.

Prof Wole Soyinka says Obasanjo Has a Prominent Place in the Republic of Liars

Nobel Laurette, Prof Wole Soyinka has described former president, Olusegun Obasanjo as a liar and somebody who should not be taken seriously and that he has no respect for him.

Soyinka said this yesterday, Friday August 28th, at an event organised by Telecommunication company, Globacom, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, in his honour.

The event which was a gathering of the crime de la creme in the literary industry, was tagged “An Evening With Soyinka”.

Kendall step out braless in a short grey sundress

Keeping Up With Kardashians Reality TV Star Kendall Jenner step out braless leaving her nipples in display as she made her exit from a recording studio while filming for their Reality TV Series

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Rihanna offer to Babysit Chris Brown Baby Royalty During Birth Certificate Dad Drama

Will this two ever get over each other? Well we always knew the love connection between +Rihanna and Chris was something more the word "strong" and this next exclusive report throw my lights on that.

According to hollywoodlife, after hearing Chris Brown’s daughter Royalty might be in danger from her birth certificate fugitive ‘father’, RiRi’s offering to babysit the 1-year-old while Breezy tours.

Kourtney Kardashian show off adorable photo of Baby Reign Dissick

Proud mom Kourtney Kardashian, 36, posted some adorable snaps from their little photo session on Aug. 28 with Baby Reign Dissick. Reign, 8 months, showed off his precious smile and his most serious face

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Pregnant Mercy Johnson celebrate her birthday with her family

This Mr Okojie is not waiting time at all ... Another baby bumps in less than one year, well kudos to them.

Pregnant Mercy Johnson decided to celebrate her birthday with her husband and kids in a low key party. What a happy family.

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Mocheddah step out in a sexy outfit as Singer goes to beach

Mocheddah seen with friends today at the beach with a sexy swimsuit. She is becoming to be very proud of her body. Her body though ... 

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West Ham capitalize on Liverpool defensive woes to triumph 3-0

West Ham ended their 52-year wait for success at Anfield with a 3-0 Premier League victory over Liverpool that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.

Liverpool's improved defending this term has been a welcome boost to Brendan Rodgers but West Ham capitalised on slack play at the back to register a clinical victory in an action-packed affair that saw Hammers goalscorer Mark Noble and Philippe Coutinho sent off.

On his Premier League debut, Argentine playmaker Lanzini set the visitors on their way to a first win at Anfield in 42 attempts, opening the scoring from inside the six-yard box.

Crystal Palace defeats defending Champions Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge

Joel Ward scored a dramatic late winner as Crystal Palace claimed a memorable 2-1 Premier League victory at champions Chelsea on Saturday.

After Bakary Sako had fired Palace into a deserved lead, Radamel Falcao looked to have earned the hosts a share of the spoils when he came off the bench to head home his maiden goal for Jose Mourinho's men 11 minutes from time.

However, Palace raced to the other end and Ward's diving header subjected Chelsea to their first home league defeat since April 2014 amid some questionable defending.

And it was a thoroughly merited three points for Alan Pardew's side, with Palace having created the better opportunities for the most part.

Karrueche Tran Responds to Chris Brown, Marques Houston Threat Drama

Karrueche Tran is speaking out in response to an alleged threat made by one of Chris Brown’s friends.

After Marques Houston posted a flirtatious comment under one of Kae’s Instagram photos, Chris responded a semi-playful diss. One of Breezy’s friends, however, responded with a photo of guns and a concerning caption.

BUSTED: Nick Gordon Got Paid $40,000 for Bobbi Kristina Graveside Photos

Nick Gordon reportedly was paid a whooping sum of $40,000 for his ‘grieving’ photo at Bobbi Kristiana Grave side.

via Page Six:

“Grieving” Nick Gordonwho was banned from girlfriend Bobbi Kristina Brown’s funeral by her dad, Bobby Brown, and is facing a wrongful-death suit in her catastrophic passing was paid $40,000 for photos and video of his so-called “secret pilgrimage” to her grave, sources exclusively tell Page Six.

Nigerian Troops Uncover IED Making Factory In Borno

Troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Friday discovered and destroyed an Improvised Explosives Device (IED) making factory in Borno State.

It is another feat achieved by military personnel combing Sandia, Kokakowa, Miyati and Nyaleri villages, along Maiduguri-Bulabulin-Damboa road, in Damboa Local Government Area in the north-east Nigerian for members of the Boko Haram sect terrorising the area.

Four Crew Members and others Die In Kaduna Helicopter Crash

Seven people have been killed after an aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force crashed at the old site of the Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna , Northwest Nigeria.

The casualties include all four crew members and three passengers. The victims were travelling from the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna en route Abuja , the nations capital.

Emergency officials say the helicopter crashed less than ten minutes after taking off.

Buhari Appoints Col. Ali as Customs Boss (Ken-Saro Wiwa’s Killer Panel Member)

Col. Hamid Ali (rtd), 60yrs, who was handpicked by the Abacha regime as a member of the kangaroo tribunal that sentenced renowned environmentalist and minority rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa to death by hanging, was on Thursday named by President Muhammadu Buhari as the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).

A statement by presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina confirmed the appointment alongside the following:

Nigerian Ambassador to United States, Adebowale Adefuye, is Dead

Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Adebowale Adefuye, is dead. Mr. Adefuye, a former History professor died on Thursday at an undisclosed hospital in Washington DC.

Mr. Adefuye was appointed the head of the Nigerian mission to the U.S. in 2010 by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

He was born in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State in 1947. He was a graduate of the University of Ibadan where he bagged his first degree in 1969.

Femi Adesina: "Buhari’s Appointments Are Not Balanced Yet" (See Appointment)

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina has noted that while it is true that President Buhari’s appointments are not yet balanced, the President will take cognisance of geo-political spread in the future.

Adesina, who made this known Friday while speaking on RayPower’s flagship programme in Abuja, said: “In terms of the spread, the thing I will also like to say is that the President has the prerogative to make appointments and he knows that there is federal character in our constitution. I’m sure he bears that in mind as he makes the appointments that will come in the future. I believe that at the end of it all, there is going to be a balance.”

Ogun Governor’s wife debunk rumour of arrest in London for money laundering

Olufunsho Amosun, the wife of the Ogun State Governor, has debunked speculations that she was recently arrested in the United Kingdom over money laundering allegations, saying the false tales were spread by those bent on destroying her image.

Mrs. Amosun made the clarification at State Hospital, Abeokuta, on Friday during an interview with journalists shortly after she donated milk and other items to expectant mothers on behalf of Aisha Buhari, the wife of the Nigerian President.

Recall that there were unsubstantiated reports recently alleging that the governor’s wife was arrested in London for laundering money running into millions of dollars.

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PDP now begging for members after inaugurating E-Membership Registration Committee

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which was branded the biggest Political Party in Africa has resort to begging Nigerians to join its rapidly decreasing ranks.

The former ruling party made the plea on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, during the inauguration of the PDP E-Membership Registration Committee in Abuja.

Photo: Lesbian Woman kill Lover after she found out she was still Seeing Her Boyfriend

A woman was arrested on a charge of murder after killing her lesbian lover and then framing the victim’s boyfriend for the murder, police in California said. Now, 31-year-old Larene Eleanor Austin of Palmdale, has been sentenced to serve life in prison for killing 29-year-old Lanell Barsock, because she wanted to focus on the relationship with her boyfriend.

According to WWWN, Austin was found guilty on one count of first-degree murder. According to the police investigation, Austin had a brief romantic relationship with Barsock. Austin killed Barsock, by shooting her in the head after the victim ended the relationship to focus on her boyfriend.

NNPC Cancels Crude Supply Contracts To Refineries

The Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) has cancelled the current contracts on the supply of crude to the nation’s refineries.

The move according to the cooperation is to curb the exorbitant cost and inappropriate process of engagement.

While that subsist, NIDAS Marine Limited, a subsidiary of the NNPC has been engaged to provide crude delivery service on negotiated industry standard rate pending the establishment of substantive contracts.

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