INEC accepts Ize-Iyamu as PDP candidate for Edo guber

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Edo September 10 governorship election, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Nick Dazang, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Deputy Director for Voter Education and Publicity, disclosed this in an interview with NAN on Tuesday in Abuja.

Mr. Dazang said the decision to accept Mr. Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the PDP National Caretaker Committee, led by Ahmed Makarfi, was informed by the court’s decision on the matter.

Special Adviser reveals why Buhari won’t approve amnesty for NDA, other militants

Senior Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Matters and Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (retd), has explained why the Federal Government is not contemplating adding more Niger Delta militants into the amnesty programme.

Boroh, while speaking on a television programme yesterday, said his mandate was to reintegrate only 30,000 ex-agitators already captured.

His words: “Amnesty programme worldwide has a limit because it is a master piece strategy to resolve militancy. When that of Nigeria was established in 2009, it was supposed to exist for a particular time,” Boroh said.

Enugu: PDP says state don't need another party

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State has declared that the people of the state have no need for another political party, stressing that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has wiped away their tears by keeping his campaign promises.

The state chairman of PDP, Mr. Augustine Nnamani, stated this at Ikem and Nkwo Nike during the inauguration of newly-elected PDP executives in Isi-Uzo and Enugu East Local Government Areas, noting that the governor’s unprecedented developmental strides and peace initiatives had made the repositioning process of the party easy.

In Lagos: Rapist stabs woman, blinds victim’s 10-year-old daughter

A suspected serial rapist who reportedly raped and stabbed a 60-year-old woman, Francisca, in the neck is currently on the run.

The fleeing suspect also brutalized his victim’s 10-year-old daughter identified only as Marvelous for daring to raise the alarm.

According to reports, the incident which happened weekend at the Ibeshe, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, saw the suspect sneaking into the victims’ apartment in the wee hours of the day, through the window.

Don’t retaliate, continue to pray for Nigeria - RCCG begs members over Murdered Preacher

The international headquarter of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has appealed for calm over the murder of its member, Mrs Eunice Elisha.

The female evangelist was attacked and had her throat slit in the wee hours of Saturday, July 9 at Bazango, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Although the police had earlier arrested six persons in connection with the homicide, four persons have been freed after they were cleared of any involvement.

Officers reveal why Saraki’s CCT trial was adjourned

The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, has deferred the trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki till September.

Saraki is currently standing trial before the tribunal on a 16-count charge bordering on false and anticipatory assets declaration when he was the Governor of Kwara State.

Chairman of the tribunal, Danladi Umar, had adjourned the matter till today to rule on a motion filed by the legal team of the Senate President seeking Umar’s disqualification from the trial on the basis of bias.

Lil Wayne debunks rumours of recent seizure says 'I'm good'

It was reported earlier that rapper Lil Wayne reportedly suffered another seizure, the third so far in 2016 and was hospitalised over the weekend.

He was billed to perform at Las Vegas nightclub Tao on July 6 before the alleged seizure gripped him and the scheduled performance was cancelled.

Say What! No MMMG logo on Iyanya’s new song ‘Ayaya’

Yesterday we brought you report Iyanya announcing that he his dropping a new song, that wasn't our concern, it was his second announcement that he would be announcing his new label too ... His words: ‘I’ll be launching my new label and new album soon’.

The announcement was met with mixed reactions. While some felt it’s another attempt at a publicity stunt, others simply shrugged it off as a thoughtless post.

Adekunle Gold's song 'Pick Up' tops list of most played song on radio in Nigeria

According to Playdata (a broadcast monitoring and reporting solution) led by Eldee, Adekunle Gold’s song ‘Pick Up’ is the most played song on Nigerian radio stations for the year 2016 so far.

The data according to Playdata, who scans the broadcast stream for songs is based on measurements from impressions gathered from radio stations in Lagos and several other cities across Nigeria by following play counts and reporting with simplified analytics.

No Answer? Moment when Kids ask Kim Kardashian what made her famous ...

Kim detailed her conversation with Sid over dinner on her Snapchat as the kid’s curiosity got the best of him while they munched off on some BBQ food.

The conversation got off on a good note, with young Sid asking the 35-year-old reality TV supermodel why she’s on a bunch of magazine covers.

‘I don’t know! Because I like magazines!’ Kim explained.

I want to stay, but it depends on PSG - Lucas Moura

Lucas Moura wants to stay at Paris Saint-Germain and fight for his place, but admits he will be helpless if the club do not want to keep him.

Lucas has progressively made more starts in Ligue 1 since arriving from Sao Paulo in 2013, but he only played the full 90 minutes on 10 occasions in the previous top-flight campaign.

The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool but is keen to remain at the Parc des Princes and push for more time on the pitch, but he is unsure if the wishes of the club match his.

(PHOTOS) Tonto Dikeh spotted at the studio with Jaywon

It seem something is cooking at the studio for Tonto. The actress who was formerly signed to Dbanj's DB record label was at the studio with Jaywon.. 

Jaywon shared the picture and wrote. "Something is coming, wait for it."

Willian extends contract with Chelsea till 2020

Willian has signed a new four-year deal at Chelsea, the club have confirmed. Chelsea signed Willian from Shakhtar Donetsk on a five-year contract in 2013, quickly establishing himself as a key figure at Stamford Bridge.

The 27-year-old has now committed to the club until 2020, providing a boost for new coach Antonio Conte.

"I'm very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea. It's a dream to continue with this club and over the next four years I will try to help the team win more trophies," said Willian.

Lamar Odom escorted off plane as he vomited on flight (PHOTOS)

An individual has shared photos of Lamar Odom vomiting on a Delta flight departing Los Angeles on Monday night. Feel so sorry for Lamar, is he back to his drunk life? No wonder, Khloe actually gave up on him

According to the eyewitness, he then continued to get sick in the bathroom and returned to his seat covered in vomit at which point he was escorted off the plane.

So Sweet! Student proposes to his long-term girlfriend at his graduation ceremony

A graduating student of the University of South Wales "wow" the crowd as he requested is girlfriend of ten years to marry him at his graduation ceremony, and of course she said Yes!

Redmond Jenkins, 29, popped the question to his stunned partner of 10 years, Kelly Jones, at the University of South Wales ceremony in Treforest.

As he walked across the stage to pick up his First Class Honours degree, the civil engineer stopped and addressed the audience, Wales Online reports.

Man United new boy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic enjoys holiday in Hollywood

Manchester United new boy Zlatan Ibrahimovic is enjoying his post- Euro 2016 break by holidaying in Hollywood.

Ibrahimovic became United boss Jose Mourinho 's second signing after joining on a free from Paris Saint-Germain on a one-year deal earlier this month.

Olivier Giroud link with a move to Napoli

Olivier Giroud would be well suited to Napoli should Arsenal decide to sell him, according to the striker's agent.

Reports have linked the France international with a possible move to the San Paolo as part of a part-exchange deal - which would include a €50million payment - for Gonzalo Higuain.

The 29-year-old's representative says Arsene Wenger's side have made no decision on his future, but admits that the prospect of joining Napoli is appealing.

I told Balotelli he needs to leave Liverpool - Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp has told Mario Balotelli he needs to leave Liverpool, but hopes to help him rediscover his best form beforehand.

Balotelli joined Liverpool from AC Milan in 2014 but, after scoring just one Premier League goal in 16 appearances in his first season at the club, he was sent back to San Siro on loan the following year.

The 25-year-old managed just to find the net just once in Serie A last term, though he missed more than three months with a groin injury, and Klopp does not see a future for him at Anfield.

However, the German hopes to help build Balotelli's confidence back up before sending him to a club where he can be a leading figure.

Gianluca Zambrotta says Conte can match Pep and Mourinho

New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte can hold his own against Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho in the Premier League this season, according to one of the Italian's former team-mates.

Ex-Juventus defender Gianluca Zambrotta is backing his old club colleague to have a big impact at Stamford Bridge, and he insists Conte deserves his place alongside the English top-flight's other managerial heavyweights.

Conte began work as Chelsea boss earlier this week after leading Italy to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016. He arrives with an impressive coaching CV that includes three Serie A titles with Juve.

I was afraid of Barcelona stars before my first game - Neymar

Neymar has admitted he was slightly overwhelmed by the presence of Lionel Messi and his team-mates ahead of his Barcelona debut.

The Brazil international joined Barcelona from Santos in June 2013 and has since developed into one of the Catalans' undisputed stars.

But Neymar needed some time to adapt to his new surroundings, with compatriot Dani Alves in particular helping him feel at home in Spain.

"boys are vexing" - Charly Boy pen another Message to President Buhari

Mr. President Sir,

Once again I am compelled to voice out my bewilderment at the stumbling and wobbly kind of governance we have had since you came onboard.
I wonder what you are doing right now.
I wonder if our tears, pains and hopelessness affect you in anyway.
I wonder if you are the one in charge or some other people.

You have tasted leadership before and you know what it entails. I understand that. However, then and now are two different scenarios, two separate dispensations.

Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian after an alleged car attack

Israeli soldiers have shot dead a Palestinian and wounded another after an alleged car ramming attack in northern Jerusalem. 

The incident took place early on Wednesday at a checkpoint in the district of al-Ram.

US says They’ve no fraud information on Nigerian first lady, Aisha Buhari

The United States government says it has no information on the alleged crimes committed by President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha.

The acting Public Affairs Officer, US Consulate General, Lagos, Frank Sellin, said this in an email sent to our correspondent on Tuesday.

Sellin said this in response to an enquiry made by Punch Newspaper regarding allegations that the President’s wife was wanted in the US and was avoiding travelling to the country.

Tragic! UNILAG final year student dies in hostel

A final year student of the department of Estate Management at the University of Lagos, Odusami Bayo, died last Friday, July 8th, just after playing football with some of his friends at Biobaku hostel, where he resides.

Bayo who is said to be one of the leading students in his class had complained he was having a serious headache during the football match. He stopped and decided to rest a little. The pain however continued. 

Act of Bravery! Nigeria Soldier pictured defusing a landmines

Photo credit: Beegeagles

God continually bless and guard our troop!

Governor Okorocha slam with N50m suit for allegedly beating ex-minister's aides

‎Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has been slammed with a N50m suit for allegedly ordering his security details to beat up two aides of former minister of interior, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho.

DAILY POST gathered that the victims, Anthony Amadi and Chigozie Oparaku were found within the vicinity of Ihenacho’s house when Okorocha allegedly led a team to bulldoze part of Ihenacho’s building.

The source further disclosed that “when the team arrived, the duo brandished a copy of an order of court restraining the Governor from demolishing Ihenacho’s property.

President Buhari praises Prof Jega, U.S for Nigeria’s stability

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday observed that the support accorded Nigeria by the United States, U.S, before, during and after the 2015 general elections was key to Nigeria’s stability.

The immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, was also described as competent and courageous by the President.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President spoke while granting farewell audience to the outgoing US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr James Entwistle, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

In Nasarawa: Suspect apprehended while robbing students at gunpoint

A vigilante group in Nasarawa has apprehended a suspected robber identified as Paul John during an operation.

John was nabbed on Monday in Lake Garden town in Keffi Local Government Area, LGA of the state while allegedly robbing female students who reside in the area.

Paul was accompanied by one Gambo.

The duo reportedly held their victims to ransom at gunpoint but luck ran out on them after a neighbour heard the screams of the students and alerted the security operatives, who swooped in immediately.

PDP accuses APC of deliberately causing rancour in the Senate

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has been told that it lacks the moral rights to question the emergence of Senator Ike Ekweremadu as the Deputy Senate President.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which stated this in reaction to a comment credited to the National Chairman of the APC that it was difficult for the party to accept the emergence of a person as deputy president of the senate, stressed that “The APC has no constitutional or moral grounds to be displeased with Ekweremadu’s emergence‎.”

The APC National Chairman was quoted to have said, “I think the thing that rankled us most was the election of Ekweremadu as Deputy Senate President.

National Chairman of AFGA says they made a mistake backing Jonathan in 2015

A National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Victor Oye, has said that the party would field a candidate for the 2019 presidential election.

He added that the party made a mistake by not fielding a candidate in the 2015 presidential election.

APGA had backed President Goodluck Jonathan in his re-election bid.

Oye described APGA as a party with clear-cut ideology and had moved from its regional colouration to a global movement.