Sultan to Muslims: Fight Only When You’re Stopped From Performing Your Religious Obligations

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has warned Muslims in the country against taking laws into their hands.

This is just as he disclosed that the only time Muslims should “fight”, is when their religious rights are being trampled upon.

Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara State, at the opening of a National Conference of Islamic preachers under the umbrella of Da’wah Co-ordination Council of Nigeria (DCCN) at the weekend, Sultan Abubakar also warned Muslim clerics against hate sermons and urged them to “not force anybody to join Islam”.

Sokoto State: Flood destroys about 585 Homes

About 585 houses were destroyed in a late night flood in seven towns of Wurno Local Government of Area of Sokoto State.

Alhaji Abdulkadir Jelani, the Chairman of the local government council, disclosed this in Wurno town, while addressing newsmen on Saturday. As he added that the incident occurred due to heavy rainfall.

“The problem was aggravated by the blockage of some drainage in the affected town and their environs.”

Wow! 80-year-old Man Graduates From Law School (PHOTO)

An 80-year-old man, Barrister Pius Enebeli, has set a new career goal for the aged by graduating from the law school. Enebeli revealed in an interview with Daily Trust, that he plans to take things up a notch by going into active advocacy. He believes God has a purpose for him having lived long enough to finish his law degree and complete the compulsory one year study at the law school.

INTERVIEW | T.B. Joshua speaks about his Church, the Source of His Power and More

The Senior Pastor of the Synagogue Church of All Nation, SCOAN T.B. Joshua has opened up on his rather controversial character and more controversial, the source of his power, how he started his church, some prophesies about his birth and more ...

The Prophet in a chat with TheNEWS revealed more about his background

Read excerpts below:

Pandemonium as El-Rufai issues demolition notices to 3,500 houses, 40 churches, 16 schools

A large crowd of  residents of Gbagyi Villa – a suburb of Kaduna metropolis – on March 17, trooped out, carrying placards in protest against demolition notices issued to them by Kaduna State Urban Planning Development Authority, KASUPDA.    The residents said they had been living in the community for decades and had acquired the necessary titles to the lands and, as such, were  jolted by the intention of Kaduna State government to eject them.

Mr. Chris Obodum, Chairman, Gbagyi Community, later told journalists that the community boasted of about 3,500 buildings, 40 churches, 16 schools and 35,000 residents. He narrated: ‘The story of Gbagyi Villa is easy to understand. For hundreds of years, the area has been inhabited by the Gbagyi people. However, sometime in 2010, a suit was instituted against some members of the local community by Kaduna Polytechnic. 

Nobody Can Remove Me – Deputy Senate President, Ekweremadu

Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, Saturday, carpeted the endless ill feelings of the All Progressives Congress, APC, leadership over his position.

The APC hierarchy had continued to wail over the emergence of Ekweremadu as the Deputy Senate President, despite the fact that he belonged to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

The on-going trial of Ekweremadu and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki is also widely believed to have been influenced by the ruling party.

Rapper Tyga shows off his son rocking matching color with his Ferrari

The Rapper shared the picture on his social media ... His boy has grown!!

Singer Harrysong survives ghastly motor accident with his crew

Harrysong grateful to God for sparing their life in a horrible accident ... 

We thank God for his mercies!

Freeze praises NDLEA for their response to those 2 girls who exposed their drug use on Twitter

OAP Freeze reacted to the news of the two girls who exposed each other's cocaine use on Twitter.

James Ibori’s lawyer, Gohil gets £20,000 compensation from Court

A British court has ordered that Bhadresh Gohil, lawyer to the convicted former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, be paid £20,000 by the Crown Prosecution Service for unlawfully detaining Gohil and depriving him of his rights.

According to the BBC, the prosecution agreed to pay the compensation for detaining Gohil for 33 days between November 20 and December 22, 2015.

Olonisakin’s Cousin Killed in Boko Haram’s Raid on Nigerian Troops

A cousin of Gabriel Olonisakin, the chief of defence staff, was one of the soldiers killed in a Boko Haram attack on the army in Kangarwa, Borno state, on July 12, it has been revealed.

Leo Irabor, a major-general and theatre commander of the Operation Lafuya Dole, made the disclosure on Friday in Maiduguri while briefing the media on activities of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.

In his briefing, Irabor said: “Since our last meeting, the troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have conducted various operations against the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT). Some of the major operations include the following:

Victoria Kimani knows how make a Kente Skirt Look Sexy (PHOTOS)

Choc City & Kenyan Singer showed off her curves in a short skirt made from popular Ghanaian fabric, Kente.

Author of the plan to overthrow President Buhari Arrested

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested one Jones Abari, aka Gen. Akotebe Darikoro, for the alleged mastermind of a hoaxed plan to overthrow President Muhammad Buhari by the military.

 A statement issued by an official of the service, Mr Tony Opuiyo in Abuja on Saturday said Abari was arrested in Yenagoa on July 21. Opuiyo described the suspect as the leader of the Joint Revolutionary Council of the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force ( JNDLF). He said that Abari had confessed to other criminal activities which included a threat to launch missile attacks on selected targets in Abuja and Aso Rock. Others include writing threat messages to the management of the Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) and the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) demanding for N500 million and N250 million respectively.

Lilian Bach reveals Why She quit Acting

Veteran actress, Lilan Bach has revealed why she quit acting. In a chat with Saturday Beats,she said 

“I purposely took a break from doing movies. I became a producer and I wanted to be doing my own movies but piracy couldn’t allow me. In Nollywood, experience is actually the best teacher; nobody really tells you the truth. You have to go through the experience to find out what others are suffering from. We cannot continue to ignore the fact that piracy has been trying to bring the industry down. That was why I took a break. I couldn’t continue producing movies without recouping my money. It is not a good thing,” she said.

Rio 2016: FBI tip Brazil over arrest of suspected militants

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation gave Brazil the tip that led to arrests this week of 11 suspected militants who had discussed a possible attack on the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, according to a Brazilian prosecutor.

In comments to several Brazilian newspapers published Saturday, Rafael Brum Miron, the federal prosecutor handling the case in the southern state of Parana, said the FBI had provided a brief report in which it identified at least six people it suspected as potential militants.

Gov Oshiomhole says Ize-Iyamu’s threat to probe him laughable

‎Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has described as laughable the threat by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Demcoratic Party, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, that he would probe his administration, elected in the forthcoming election.

Governor Oshiomhole, who spoke during the campaign rally of the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, in Fugar, noted that the former SSG would “go to jail” for alleged misappropriation of government fund before he (Oshiomhole) could be probed.

Airport to be Named after Cristiano Ronaldo after Euro 2016 Success

31 year old Cristiano Ronaldo who already has a bronze statue, a museum and a hotel named after him in Funchal - his birthplace and the capital of Madeira is to have the international airport in Madeira, Portugal named after him following his and Portugal's success at the just concluded Euro 2016.

Munich Shooter has no relationship with Islamist - Police

The German- Iranian shooter who opened fire at a mall on Friday in Munich, has been identified as  18-year-old Ali David Sonboly. Ali Sonboly  shot dead nine people and injured at least 21 others. He was later found dead after fleeing the scene.

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles crash out after Sudan defeat

Nigeria’s U-20 team will not be at next year’s U-20 AFCON, after they were beaten 4-3 at home by 10-man Sudan, thus losing the tie on away goals rule.

The Flying Eagles, who are the defending champions, had won the first leg 2-1 in Sudan.

Boko Haram Ambush: Missing soldiers, officers found in stable condition

The Nigerian Army has announced that some officers and soldiers who went missing during an ambush by Boko Haram have been found.

The theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Lucky Irabor, had earlier confirmed that 16 men were missing.

According to Sahara Reporters, the Army Public Relations Director, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman issued a statement saying “Please recall that some of our troops were missing in action after an ambush at Guro Gongon on 20th July 2016.

President Buhari condoles with Germany over Munich shootings

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep shock and horror at the shootings which recently rocked Munich, Germany.

Buhari in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesin, said “on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Buhari sends his most sincere condolences to the families and friends of victims of the barbaric act.

Ribery, Alaba on target in Bayern win over Landshut

Goals from Franck Ribery, David Alaba and Daniel Hagler helped Bayern Munich to a 3-0 friendly win over Landshut on Saturday in a match that was overshadowed by Friday's shooting in the Bavarian capital.

The encounter at the Hammerbachstadion started with a minute's silence and both teams wore black armbands to pay tribute to the victims of the incident at a Munich shopping centre.

UPDATES: More Photos of The Rescued Malnourished Boy Chained in a Church

On the 22nd of July 2016, at about 10:30hrs at Ajibawo in Ado odo OTA division 2, NSCDC officers rescued a boy named Taiwo Korede aged nine years who had been chained for weeks at Celestial Church of Christ key of Joy Parish Ajiwo in Ogun State.

This heinous crime that has attracted the attention of well meaning Nigerians was announced on Facebook.

Dasukigate: "The Lord is with me... my persecutors shall stumble" - says embattled Doyin Okupe

Doyin Okupe, a senior special assistant on public affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, says the Lord will see him through his ongoing trial with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The anti-graft agency is investigating Okupe over funds he allegedly collected from Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), during the electioneering campaign.

Hon Jibrin says 'He is ready to provide evidence against Dogara'

Abdulmunin Jibrin, former chairman of house committee on appropriations, says he is ready to substantiate his allegations against Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the federal house of representatives, and three other leaders f the house.

Following his removal as chairman of appropriations committee, Jibrin had accused Dogara; Yusuf Lasun, deputy speaker; Alhassan Ado Doguwa, house whip; and Leo Ogor, house minority leader, of padding the 2016 budget with N40 billion.

In a statement released through his lawyers on Friday, Jibrin urged the lower chamber to institute a special investigation so that he would have the opportunity to “testify and provide evidence against them”.

Air Force Plane Goes Missing With 29 People On Board

India on Friday mounted a massive search and rescue operation for an Indian Air Force plane that went missing with 29 people on board over the Bay of Bengal, Punch reports.

With concern mounting hours after its disappearance, five surveillance aircraft and 13 navy and coastguard ships launched the search for the aircraft, which vanished shortly after take-off from the southern city of Chennai.

Sunderland appoints David Moyes as New Manager

Sunderland has confirmed the appointment of David Moyes as the club's new manager after Sam Allardyce's departure to take the England job.

Moyes has signed a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light, with the role his first in the Premier League since being sacked by Manchester United in April 2014.

FIFA President to Arrive in Nigeria On Sunday

President of football’s world governing body, FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino, and the Secretary General, Ms Fatma Samba Samoura, will arrive in Abuja on Sunday for a two-day working visit, the Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed.

The duo will be received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by NFF President Amaju Pinnick, members of the NFF Board and Management, and a host of other prominent figures in Nigeria football.

Barcelona May Play Friendlies In Nigeria - La Liga President

President of Spanish La Liga, Javier Tebas, has hinted that the partnership entered between LaLiga and the Nigeria Professional Football League could see FC Barcelona play friendly games in Nigeria.

Tebas said this in a media conference at the official opening of the La Liga office in Nigeria on Friday inside the Corporate Headquarters of the League Management Company in Abuja.

Tebas recalled that he led a delegation of LaLiga officials to Nigeria in April to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the LMC.

Ex-Nigeria Coach says NFF Brought Shame And Embarrassment To Nigeria With Le Guen Drama

Former Nigeria coach and FIFA/CAF Technical Advisor Adegboye Onigbinde has described as a national disgrace the decision of Frenchman Paul Le Guen to snub Nigeria after he was recommended for the Super Eagles coaching job by the Nigeria Football Federation.

"A portion of FIFA rules talks about a game being brought into disrepute," Onigbinde told journalists.