The Story of that ‘Badly Burnt’ Nollywood Actor, Ani Iyoho was all a Hoax (Watch Video)

Following the release of a viral video which showed Nollywood actor, Ani Iyoho burning, the management of the well planned and executed publicity stunt directed by movie director, Stanlee Ohikhuare has addressed the reason behind the spin.

72 hours after the video was released, Stanlee explained that the video was meant to showcase the talent embedded in Nollywood and to change the perception of the world about the capability of the Nigerian movie industry.

Actor Jide Kosoko Finally Speaks on His Regrets After Wife’s Death

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Jide Kosoko who recently lost his third wife, Henrietta Kosoko to the cold hands of death has opened up on his take on polygamy in retrospect adding that he regrets the choices he made with respect to it.

In a recent interview with NigerianTribune, the actor said his case should be a warning to all the young men out in the world. Read excerpts from the interview below:

Do you regret being a polygamist?

Femi Fani-Kayode warns Buhari over decision to use Force on Niger Delta militants

Femi Fani-Kayode, the former aviation minister and one of the chieftains of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised alarm that Nigeria will disintegrate if President Muhammadu Buhari directs military to tackle the Niger Delta militancy. 

PDP politician revealed this through his official Facebook account reacting to the report on the CNN that “the Nigerian government is preparing troops for a crackdown in the Niger Delta if peace talks fail.”

Am Not Disturbed About Marriage, I Still Have Nine Years Before Menopause - Halima Abubakar

Following the controversy which trailed her online ‘revelation’ that she was looking forward to losing her ‘virginity’ and having kids, Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has lashed out at what she calls the negative stereotype of women in the make-believe industry. 

In a chat with Punch (Sunday Scoop), Abubakar was unapologetic about her hugely controversial claim of being ‘a virgin’ and took a swipe at doubting Thomases.

Nigeria Army move special forces training school to Buni Yadi

This was disclosed by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai while addressing troops at the training school on Saturday, July 30. 

According to Buratai, the decision to move its Special Forces Training School to Buni Yadi, is because of the strategic location of the town in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents.

Photos of Mosque Igbo Muslims Built In Owerri

Some Igbo men who are adherents of Islam have built a befitting Central Mosque, located around Onitsha road in Owerri, Imo state.

Oh NO! Bank Manager Shoots Himself Dead over Approved Loans

According to an exclusive report on New Telegraph, Olisa Nwakoby, a manager at a second generation bank, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Plc, on Friday evening, shot himself dead in the presence of his Priest at the Lekki area of Lagos Island, Lagos State.

Close sources to the family of the deceased disclosed at the weekend that the late Olisa who is the father of a 10-year-old daughter, was said to have taken his own life because of an incriminating huge loan transaction he approved in his bank.

Haba! Ladies have started wearing Artificial Vulva (PHOTOS)

But why! When we thought it was gonna end with the artificial nipples underwear they have lunched probably the height of all ... An Artificial Vagina!

This so called Realistic Artificial Vagina is currently been sold for a whooping $100.00 and some ladies have already started buying into it. 

5 years ago Morolake Akinosun tweeted her goals, See How she has Achieve that Now!

In 2011, Olympic runner, Morolake Akinosun who was 17 at that time tweeted that in 2016, she would have graduated from a University and be going to the Olympics. Fast forward to 2016 and she has fulfilled her goal.

Ladies, Here are 7 Nighttime Habits that's Ruining Your Hair

Ladies, do you know there are nighttime habits you engage in that is ruining your hair? Well Reader's Digest has highlighted some of those habits that if you stay away from will give your hair a maximum lifeline

Below are the Seven Nighttime Habits:

You sleep with wet hair

Hair is weakest when it’s wet, which is why hitting the sack right after you shower could cause damage and split ends, says celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson. 'Rubbing on the sheets at night if hair is wet can make the cuticle ends rough up, which makes hair frizzy and dry,' he says. If you shower at night, make sure your hair is dry, or you braid it before going to sleep, he says.

Kogi Jail Break | 13 inmates escapes Koton-Karfe Minimum Prison

According to reports, 13 inmates have escaped after a jail break at the Koton/Karfe minimum prison in Kogi state. The jailbreak happened this morning at about 7am.

Budget Padding | DSS Seals Appropriation Committee Office

Men of the Department of State Security Service (DSS), have sealed the office of the House Committee on Appropriation.

This comes as the budget padding scandal rocking the House of Representatives continues.

The former chairman of the committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin, is said to have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his claim of budget padding by the principal officers of the House.

Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika put her massive cleavage on display

These days you really can't tell if a lady is wearing a pad or not ... But Vera Sidika is known to be a busty lady, she shared the above picture on her social media page

Amber Rose begs Wiz Khalifa to give her another Child

Amber Rose definitely wants another baby, but not just with anyone. The #Muva herself wants another baby with her ex-husband and baby father Wiz Khalifa.

On her VH1 show last night she says that she went to Charlotte, NC to see Wiz’s show since he is on tour with Snoop Dogg. Amber shared an interesting fun fact on her show about what happened when she requested his sperm.

Dele Momodu honored with a doctorate degree by a Ghanaian university (PHOTOS)

Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu was today honored with a doctorate degree by the University of Professional Studies in Accra, Ghana. Congrats to him. The ceremony was atteneded by his family and the President of Ghana, John Mahama.

Zidane's men ease past Blues despite Hazard double (Real Madrid 3-2 Chelsea)

A Marcelo double and a stunning strike from Mariano Diaz helped Real Madrid to a 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the International Champions Cup as Eden Hazard's late brace proved in vain.

European Champions Madrid were beaten 3-1 by Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, but it appeared as though the Liga giants were in store for a comfortable win in front of a bumper crowd of 105,826 at the Michigan Stadium.

Full-back Marcelo put Zinedine Zidane's men in command with an unlikely brace, first seeing a long-range effort deflect in before adding a second with a cool finish.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores on his debut as Manchester United beat Galatasaray 5-2 (Watch Highlights)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic marked his Manchester United debut in style by scoring a spectacular bicycle kick in a 5-2 friendly victory over Galatasaray.

It took less than four minutes for the Swedish striker, playing on familiar territory at Gothenburg's Ullevi Stadium, to open his account, acrobatically despatching an Antonio Valencia cross from the right.

Wayne Rooney (two), Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata also found the net for United, but new boss Jose Mourinho will be disappointed with the defending for the goals from Sinan Gumus and Bruma that left his side trailing 2-1 at the break.

Breaking | 16 confirm dead as Hot Air Balloon Catches Fire

Police confirmed that 16 people died on Saturday in the crash of a hot-air balloon, which eyewitnesses said struck power transmission lines and burst into flames before plunging into a pasture in Texas.

According to reports from Reuters, the Federal Aviation Administration said the crash, one of the deadliest balloon accidents on record, occurred near Lockhart, about 30 miles (50 km) south of Austin and that at least 16 people were on board the craft.

The FAA did not comment on fatalities, but Caldwell County Sheriff Daniel Law said there did not appear to be any survivors and that his office was working to determine the identities of those aboard.

Boko Haram can’t distract us - UNICEF resumes aid in Borno

UNICEF says it will not allow the attack on its convoy divert it from reaching the over two million people in need of aid in the north-east.

On Thursday, a humanitarian escort duty and Nigerian soldiers were ambushed and attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state.

The convoy, which was en route Maiduguri from Bama, included staff from UNICEF, UNFPA, and IOM.

Describing the attack as “heartless”, Jean Gough, UNICEF representative in Nigeria, said the task at hand is important.

In Nasarawa | Two feared dead as policeman shoots workers

Two workers of the Nasarawa State Civil Service were feared dead while five others sustained various degrees of injury when an officer of the Nasarawa State Police Command shot at protesting workers during a visit by the national leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress to the state.

The National President of NLC, Mr. Ayuba Wabba, stated this while briefing journalists at the police clinic on Friday in Lafia, the state capital, where four workers who were shot at were receiving treatment.

OAP Freeze weighs in the alleged #SaveMayowa scam

Controversial OAP, Freeze has aired his opinion and gives reasons why Nigerians should let the family be.

He took to Instagram today, July 29, 2016, writing, "#SaveMayowa

Dear Nigerians, in our plight to demystify the Mayowa saga, let's remember how this issue started in the first place. No matter what is, or is not a scam, there is one piece of truth no one can debunk! Mayowa is really sick, in a tremendous amount of pain, and needs us right now even more than ever before.

When Aramide Kasumu the CEO of @lifestakefoundation called me the day the news broke, alleging a scam, I refused to write or speak about it for two main reasons:

Athletics Federation of Nigeria demands clarification on disqualified 4x400m team

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria is waiting for more information from the World Anti Doping Agency and the  International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the status of the Nigerian 4x400m relay quartet, which stands disqualified following the alleged dope offence of an athlete in the team.

The women 4x400m was one of the Nigerian teams with a realistic chance of winning a medal at the Games beginning on August 5. But there will be no Olympic slot for the team, following the involvement of Tosin Adeloye in the races that qualified the Nigerian women for Rio 2016.

President approves Board of Trustees for Ogoniland cleanup

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a 13-member Governing Council and 10-member Board of Trustees for the cleanup of Ogoniland in Rivers.

The Minister of Environment, Mrs Amina Mohammed, announced this in a statement by Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Bukar Hassan, in Abuja on Saturday.

The minister said the structures would ensure inclusiveness, accountability, transparency and sustainability of the exercise.

Pinnick explains Why he was Not At Keshi’s Burial

Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has given reasons why he was not at the burial of former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi in his home town, Illah, Delta State on Friday.

Following his absence from the final burial rites, Pinnick came under criticism for not being present especially being a former employer of the late Keshi.

Military will restore total peace to North East – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has assured that the military will restore full peace to the North East in line with the desire of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buratai gave the assurance while addressing troops undergoing training at the Nigerian Army Special Forces Training School at Buni Yadi, Yobe.

He charged the troops to sustain the momentum of ongoing counter insurgency operations to flush out the insurgents.

He said, “Operation Lafia Dole’ has entered a critical stage. You must sustain the momentum; there is no going back

New crop of Artistes sings foolishness, nothingness - Ras Kimono

Veteran Reggae artiste, Ras Kimono, is an angry man at the moment. And the source of his bristling anger is nothing other than young Nigerian artistes holding sway at the moment.

Ras Kimono isn’t pleased that none of the artistes is singing ‘reality’ songs.

In an exclusive chat with Showtime, the ‘Rum-Bar Stylee’ master thundered, “None of the new crop of artistes now are doing real reggae. They are afraid to sing reality.

Incredible! Rare Health Condition turns a 4-years-old boy to a very old man (PHOTOS)

The condition means that Bayezid Hossain, from outside Magura in southern Bangladesh, suffers a swollen face, hollow eyes, sagging skin, aching joints and difficulties passing urine.

The skin condition means that the boy's skin sags like an old man. Despite his young age, he also already has weak and broken teeth. While his intelligence levels are much higher than normal, other children are afraid to play with him due to his remarkable appearance.

Photos from the Burial ceremony of Asari Dokubo's first wife, Zainab

Here are photos from the burial ceremony of Zainab Asari Dokubo, the first wife of ex Militant leader Asari Dokubo.

She died in an accident during the week while travelling to Ibadan.

Oh Dear! Davido And Baby Mama, Sophie Momodu Word Each other on Snapchat

Davido seems to have a volatile relationship with his baby mama Sophia Momodu, with the two usually at loggerheads.

They went at it again this time on snapchat as Davido said Sophia called him a deadbeat dad. They went at it seriously in a chat that he posted where they argued about their daughter, Imade.

Sheriff says Nigeria still has fine judges after favourable court judgement

Ali Modu Sheriff, factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the ruling that nullified the forthcoming convention of the party is proof that the country still has fine judges.

Okon Abang, a judge of a federal high court in Abuja, had declared the caretaker committee of the PDP as illegal, voiding the convention scheduled for August 17 in Port Harcourt.

Commending the ruling, Sheriff said the order was a demonstration of the existence of some fine judges in Nigeria.