Minister of Youth and Sports held talks with Niger Delta Avengers

Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, took to his twitter handle to state that he held talks with members of the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers. No other detail was given.

Vice President Osinbajo in Kigali, Rwanda for AU Summit (PHOTOS)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday morning arrived Kigali, Rwanda for the 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). He had a breakfast meeting with some African leaders preceding the Africa Union leaders retreat later yesterday, Saturday, July 16.

After 4 years of marriage Actress Drew Barrymore files for divorce from her third husband

Actress Drew Barrymore has filed for divorce from her third husband, Art consultant Will Kopelman, the son of former Chanel CEO, Arie Kopelman, after 4 years of marriage. The couple announced their separation in April of this year.

Drew filed for divorce fon Friday in Manhattan according to the NY Daily News. 

The divorce is uncontested, which means it should be pretty amicable, absent of any squabbles over money or their 2 daughters, Olive Barrymore Kopelman 3 years old and Frankie Barrymore Kopelman who is 2 years old.

Photos from the graduation dinner of Buhari's children

Photos from the diner President Buhari's children, Halimat, Zahra and Yusuf, hosted yesterday to celebrate their recent graduation from University and Nigeria Law School

Heartrending moments a policeman rescue a soldier in Turkey from mob (PHOTOS)

These images show the moments a Turkish policeman came to the aid of a pro-coup soldier. Just before these pictures were taken, the soldier was stamped on, punched and pelted with rocks by an angry crowd. Then, amid the violence, the policeman above saw what was going on, boarded an armoured vehicle and hugged the soldier and urged the angry crowd to calm down. The anonymous policeman, wearing a gas mask and carrying a rifle, then helped the man up.

22 year old Singer, Meghan Trainor acquires $4.9 million LA mansion (PHOTOS)

The 22-year-old singer paid the huge sum for the stunning home located in Toluca Lake, a wealthy area just outside of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Times. The newly renovated property which was formerly owned by Megan Fox and Brian Austin has four huge rooms complete with floor to ceiling windows, a separate guest house, a pool and spa amongst other luxuries.

PHOTONEWS: Mrs Patience Jonathan visits her hometown, Okrika in Rivers State

Former First lady, Patience Jonathan, yesterday visited her hometown, Okrika in Rivers state for the funeral ceremony of Late Queen Comfort Kaine Obudibo, wife of His Royal Highness, King E. T. I. Obudibo, Ikwo V., Amayanabo of Ogoloma.

Abia State: First lady comes to the aid of 11 years old girl raped by 2 men

The wife of Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu (PhD), Mrs. Nkechi Ikpeazu has come to the aid of an 11-year-old girl Blessing (real name withheld) a native of Okaiuga Nkwoegwu in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State, who was bad wordually molested by two men.

A national daily, had on Sunday reported the story of the girl and her friend who were lured by the two men to a building in the community where the victim who was bad wordually abused, mauled and maimed by the two men now at large. 

The girl had sent an SOS to the authorities and Mrs. Aisha Buhari alleging that the police are not doing enough to bring her molesters to justice.

Mrs. Nkechi Ikpeazu who visited the home of the victim immediately after the news broke expressed shock that humans could debase themselves to the level of animals to attack and molest an 11-year-old girl.

Nigeria ranks 4th with 35% on investment return in the world - Waheed Olagunju

The Acting Managing Director, Bank of Industry (BOI), Mr Waheed Olagunju, said Nigeria ranked fourth with 35 percent on return investment in the World.

Olagunju said this on Saturday in Lagos on the sidelines of BOI media parley titled: “Sustaining Nigeria’s industrial sector growth through impactful partnership’’.

He said that a lot of countries are in competition for investment resources.

According to Olagunju, the return on investment is much higher in Nigeria than other countries.

He said that return on investment should not be taken for granted, adding “we should try and de-risk our environment, improve on climate and continue to take measures by increasing our ranking in doing business.

Turkish government launches total cleanse after attempted coup

Turkey has begun a purge of soldiers and judiciary officials allegedly connected to an effort to topple the government, one day after a failed military coup attempt.

By Saturday evening, the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had detained 2,839 military personnel, with a number of arrests expected to rise, according to Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.

Turkey’s top judicial body, the HSYK, dismissed 2,745 judges on Saturday, according to Turkey’s Anadolu news agency.

Ambode says only creative unemployed youths will benefit from N25bn ETF

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State said on Saturday that only creative unemployed youths would benefit from the first tranche of the N25 billion State Employment Trust Fund loan scheme.

Ambode made the disclosure at a Youth Empowerment Programme organised by the `Eleniyancare Leadership Foundation’ in Epe, Lagos state featuring over 1,000 youths drawn from across the state.

The empowerment programme is entitled: “Unlocking the Potentials Within: Making your Ideas Work.”

Regional Allies back President Erdogan, critics silent

Turkey’s regional allies on Saturday condemned a deadly but failed coup attempt by a faction of the army against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule, while his opponents abroad kept silent.

Key regional powers Iran and Israel, which have both had strained relationships with Erdogan’s government in the past, condemned the putsch that began late on Friday.

Despite the enmity between the Turkish and Syrian governments, officials in Damascus did not comment on the failed coup, which was reported by state media including the SANA news agency.

Damascus regularly accuses Ankara of supporting “terrorist groups” fighting regime forces in Syria, while Erdogan has repeatedly called for the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Cristiano Ronaldo pole position for the Ballon d’Or - Neymar

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is the clear leader in the race to win the Ballon d’Or, says Barcelona’s Neymar.

Ronaldo helped Portugal win the European Championship just weeks after leading Real Madrid to Champions League glory.

Nigerians and the failed Turkey coup, by Reuben Abati

By Reuben Abati

Turkey is about five hours away from Nigeria by air, about 2, 634 miles from here, but the night there was a coup attempt in Turkey, July 15, with soldiers shutting down parts of Ankara and Istanbul, you’d think Ankara is a city somewhere in Nigeria and Istanbul is an extension of our country. Commentaries kept flying up and down on Nigeria social media space, with the coup attempt in Turkey becoming a trending topic. And yet the strongest connection between Nigeria and Turkey is probably trade, tourism, socio-cultural affinities, and the fact that many Nigerian travellers now find it easier and cheaper to travel through Turkey to other European capitals, with Turkish Airlines making all the profit and no Nigerian airline on that route! Still, if Turkey finds itself in a bad shape, as it has, that is not likely to affect the already sorry fortunes of the Naira or the forbidding cost of food items in Nigerian markets. On Friday, many Nigerians stayed awake and projected their own worst fears unto the Turkish situation.

VP Osinbajo urges African nations to address inequality, poverty

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated the need for African nations to quickly address the problems of poverty and inequality.

Osinbajo made the call at an event hosted by Ghanaian President John Mahama on Africa and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the African Union meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.

This is contained in a statement released by the vice-president’s Spokesman, Mr Laolu Akande, in Abuja on Saturday.

Diego Costa harasses referee as Chelsea lose first game under Conte (Watch Highlights)

Chelsea has lost their first game under new manager Antonio Conte. The Blues were beaten 2-0 in a friendly against Austrian side, Rapid Wien, with Diego Costa getting furious just after 13 minutes.

The very temperamental Costa charged at a player after he was fouled and also exhibited his usual anger towards the centre referee. 

Goals from Joelinton and Tomi Correa saw the Austrians emerge victorious, as Chelsea lost their first pre-season game ahead of the 2016/2017 season.

Nigerians come for Linda Ikeji’s Sister For Being ‘Childish’

Popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji’s sister, Laura Ikeji has sparked a variety of an online war after sharing a picture with a controversial caption.

Laura took to her Instagram page to narrate how she drove past her ex without as much as a hello.

She wrote:

Lagos housewife says "She want more than one round of sex" from Husband

A housewife in Lagos state, Afusat Simpa, says she is tired of her 51-year-old husband, Mohammed Simpa who cannot go beyond one round of sex. Speaking to The Sun, Afusat says her husband's inability to satisfy her sexually has caused them to have constant quarrels. According to her, she expects him to go three rounds whenever they have sex.

“I expect my husband to be able to take me to orgasm whenever I wish to make love to him. But no, that is not the case; instead he would stop at one round breathing as if he just climbed a mountain. It is unac­ceptable. But I understand his predicament,” she said.

The father of four attributed his partial impotency to an accident he sustained in 2003 while working at a pharmaceutical company some years ago. Ac­cording to him, he was injured above his pelvis and was operated upon. The operation from the injury he claimed affected his performance as a man.

Defence Headquarters plans Operation Accord to tackle herdsmen attacks

Following the cries of Nigerians for an arrest of the increasing attacks by the suspected Fulani herdsmen against host communities in parts of the country, the nation’s military has announced plans to launch Operation Accord that would tackle the menace.

This was disclosed yesterday by the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Gabriel Olonisakin, while receiving the acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris at the Defence Headquarters, DHQ in Abuja.

According to Olonisakin, “the armed force is preparing to launch ‘Operation Accord’ to tackle the menace occasioned by armed bandits in the recent spate of farmers and cattle herders’ clashes across the country.”

Tragic! Two sisters died in Enugu amusement park, 5 others injured

The Commissioner for Enugu State Capital Development Authority, Hon. Chidi Aroh, has described as unfortunate the death of two sisters – Ebubechi Ozumba, 8, and Onyinyechi Ozumba, 5, following an accident that occurred at the popular Oakland Amusement Park in the state.

The deceased, whose parents are currently in South Africa are natives of Anambra State.

They had joined other children last weekend at the park fun fare before they were confronted by the unfortunate incident.

While two of them died, five other kids who were involved in the accident, are currently receiving treatment at the Niger Foundation Hospital, Daily Sun is reporting.

Allah destined me to rob – Fulani Herdsman

The Oyo state police command on Friday paraded a Fulani herdsman, Amidu Umoru, and his accomplice, Umoru Sanda for alleged armed robbery and murder.

Umoru, 20, who was arrested by the Oyo State Police Command, along Igangan/Iganna road via Iwere Ile in Oke-Ogun area of the state, said despite being a herdsman, he was destined to rob.

The state Commissioner of Police, CP, eye Oyebade, while parading the suspects before newsmen, said Umoru and Sanda were accused of attacking one Kehinde Rafiu, beating him with a shepherd club and machete before robbing him of his motorcycle.

BBC shades President Buhari over Ear Infection

In an article titled, "Was Buhari's trip to London 'medical tourism'?", BBC Africa has just sparked up a media controversy and mixed reactions.

Under the article, BBC wrote; 

#HonourKilling: Pakistan Social Media Queen, Hacked to Death by Brother (PHOTOS)

Pakistan's first social media celebrity has been killed by her brother in an apparent 'honour killing,' for posting controversial pictures of herself on social media. 

26-year-old Pakistani social media celebrity, Qandeel Baloch has been killed by her brother in an apparent 'honour killing' in the province of Punjab.

According to BBC, the police say Qandeel who was strangled to death by her own brother on Friday night following an argument, recently caused controversy by posting controversial pictures of herself on social media, including one alongside a Muslim cleric.

BUSTED! Female Immigration Officer Capture on Tape Extorting Money from Nigerians (Watch Video)

A secret video recording revealed by SaharaReporters, shows a female Nigerian Immigration officer extorting money from Nigerians at the Seme border.

The video which has already gone viral online and social media, shows the officer requesting for money just because the person was a first-time traveller.

Watch below:

Rio 2016: Siasia picks Mikel Obi, Akpeyi as over-aged players

Head coach of Nigeria’s U-23 team, Samson Siasia, has decided on Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi and South Africa-based goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, as his over-aged players for this year’s Olympic Games.

“Siasia will be going to Rio with only two over-aged players – Mikel and Akpeyi,” an official told AfricanFootball.com.

(PHOTO) 27-year-old Female School Teacher Found Dead Lying in the Pool of Her Own Blood

In what will come across as a rather shocking development, a young school teacher has been found dead in her room. 

She was supposed to go to her parents’ house at Oshodi on that fateful Friday like she usually did every weekend after closing from work as a secondary school teacher at Abule Oko, a community in Ogun State.

But this day June 23, 2016, turned out to be different for both her and her family.

After waiting until Friday night and still didn’t hear anything from her daughter, with her two mobile phone lines switched off, her father was troubled and had to come looking for her.

Oh Mine! See the Extremely Provocative Dress this Lady wore to a Party

I know some persons would say it was a party, but isn't this too revealing? A young lady has been spotted at a party wearing a really provocative dress that has got tongues wagging. 

GEJ's Former Special Adviser, Doyin Okupe interrogated by EFCC

Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, has been questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged fraud to the tune of N162m.

The anti-graft agency grilled the PDP chieftain over alleged N162 million illicit payments to him and his companies by a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), and Chanchaga Local Government in Niger State.

The influential politician who was not detained was given the privilege to be reporting at the commission’s office at regular interval.

Niger Delta Avengers threatens ExxonMobil says "We will attack your workers if you attempt to fix Qua Iboe pipeline"

Niger Delta Avengers has warned that any repair work on ExxonMobil blew up pipeline will lead to an attack on the oil company workers.

Recall that the group had on Monday claimed responsibility for the attack on Exxon Mobil Que Iboe 48-inch Crude Oil Export Pipeline in Akwa Ibom.

But the company’s spokesperson, Todd Spitler denied the claim of the attack, saying the damage that occurred was due to “system anomaly.”

Barrister Okoro says No legal impediment can stop the swearing-in of new CAN President

A Counsel to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Barrister Edwin O. Okoro, yesterday said there is no legal impediment that will restrain the swearing-in of the newly elected President of CAN, who is also the President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC), Rev. Supo Ayokunle.

Okoro made the disclosure in Jos while speaking with journalists.

He said, “As I speak to you now, there is no any valid legal process in court to stop the swearing-in of the President elect of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

According to him, the Plaintiff’s application to stop the CAN elections was refused in the Federal High Court, Abuja on the 9th of June, 2016.