I became Head of State by accident - Gowon

Former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon says he became Head of State 31 years ago by accident of history without nursing the ambition.

Gowon stated this when Deputy Chairman of Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shehu Sani, paid him a courtesy call in Abuja on Wednesday.

Gowon was reacting to calls by some Nigerians for the reduction of age limit to 30 years to contest for presidential position in the country.

Turkish FA fires 94 referees, other officials

Turkey’s football authorities have fired 94 officials including referees in the wake of the July 15 coup that tried to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the football federation said on Tuesday.

“Our federation deemed it necessary to dismiss 94 people, including regional and nationally-ranked referees and assistant referees, regional refereeing committee members and national and regional observers,” the Turkish Football Federation said in a statement.

Unbelievable! Father Takes His Daughter Swimming With Crocodile (PHOTO)

Incredible photos show the moment a wildlife photographer took his daughter swimming with crocodiles in Cuba.

Alexa Frink, 23, can be seen just inches from the reptile’s open jaw as she swam in Jardines De La Reina.

Her 67-year-old father, Stephen Frink, took the pictures of her swimming next to the eight-foot-long reptile, who weighed about 200 lbs.

Frink said his daughter has been travelling with her Florida-based parents on dive assignments since she was three months old. 

Boko Haram terrorist voluntarily surrender, says tired of fighting for no just cause

Boko Haram terrorist, Mr Lawal Aboi, has surrendered to the Nigerian Army, after saying he became tired of fighting.

The terrorist who was intercepted along Damboa-Bale road by troops of the Nigerian Army said he was already on his way to voluntarily surrender to the troops in Damboa because he was tired of fighting for no just cause.

How we shared N23b Diezani poll cash - Sen. Nenadi Usman

More trouble has continued to come the way of the Director of Finance of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, over the role she played in the disbursement of huge public cash to state chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Northeast ahead of the poll.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Wednesday, subjected Mrs. Usman to many hours of grilling, demanding to know from her, how the N23 billion, which the former Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Diezani Alison Madueke, made available to her to disburse to PDP faithful to influence the outcome of the 2015 presidential election in favour of its presidential candidate, was shared.

PHOTOS | Kylie Jenner disables her Instagram comments section as the site is set to make public new tool to tackle trolls

Instagram users will soon be able to remove unwanted opinions from their accounts. On July 29, Washington Post revealed that Instagram was planning to unveil a new tool to block abusive comments to combat the issue.

Users of the app will be able to filter their own comment streams/ban certain words from showing up beside their photos and if they wish, completely turn off comments on their own posts. The new tool will first be implemented on some popular accounts, followed by all accounts within a few months.

SHOCKING | Robbery suspect reveals that bank staff gives them info when customers withdraw huge sum

The surviving member of an armed robbery gang that attacked a police constable on Monday, in Idimu area of Lagos, revealed that a staff of the bank gave them information about the victim, who was shot on the jaw and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

The three-man robbery gang arrived the bank in motorcycles, shot the customer as he was leaving the banking hall and snatched his money. However, in their attempt to flee, two were shot dead by operatives of Rapid Response Squad, RRS, who were on patrol while the surviving suspect identified as Jafar Ismail was arrested.

I have made so many mistakes and hurt God so much... - Tonto Dikeh

The proud mum of one shared this photo on her Instagram page and wrote:

"My WCW goes to me,I am so inspired by Myself.Seeing how much God Loves me,Is truly amazing..I have made so many Mistakes and Hurt him so much but HE loves and Cares for me Regardless... I AM A STRONG ONE.".

Usain Bolt's ex-girlfriend Megan Edwards goes nude for a photo shoot ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics (PHOTOS)

Just two days before the start of Rio 2016 Olympics, 26-year-old Megan Edwards who found fame as Usain bolt's girlfriend, showed off her toned body as she stripped in a photo shoot for a freelance photographer, Stephen Douglas Rasmussen. 

Los Angeles Bar uses Caitlyn Jenner's trans photos to differentiate between their bathrooms

Caitlyn Jenner's pictures before and after the transition are being used in a new bar in West L.A known as 'Nickel Bar', to guide men and women to the right bathroom.

The bar opted out on using the regular traditional "men's" or "women's" sign, they instead used a guide of one person with 2 identities and Caitlyn is just perfect. The pictures which were obtained by TMZ shows a guide that greets gents with the famous Bruce Jenner Wheaties pic, and ladies with the big Caitlyn Jenner "Vanity Fair" reveal.

"The god that denied me a Nigerian husband is merciless" - Siyanda Mohutsiwa

Siyanda Mohutsiwa, a Botswana-based writer posted some interesting tweets today. Sharing quotes from some popular Nigerian songs, Siyanda joked about her desire to marry a Nigerian man. 

Obama commutes prison sentences of 214 individuals

President Barack Obama commuted the prison sentences of 214 individuals on Wednesday, the most grants of clemency in a single day since at least 1900, the White House said.

Obama has now granted a total of 562 commutations during his presidency, it said.

[Reuters]

Rob Kardashian allegedly place Blac Chyna under check

It seems Rob Kardashian got his pregnant baby mama, Blac Chyna in check by dangling her reality TV career in the balance. Read more below ...

via Radar Online

...to make Kardashian money, you have to play by the Kardashian rules! Blac Chyna found that out the hard way.

Police IG visits Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode (PHOTOS)

Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, today paid a visit to the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode over the recent militant attacks in some parts of the state. 

"I can marry someone who can not cook" - Banky W

In an advertorial on the upcoming episode of Ebony Life TV's Moments Nigeria, singer Banky W said he doesn't mind doing the cooking in his marriage because he loves cooking ... he said:

"I cook. My wife doesn't need to know how to cook. I actually enjoy it."

Four Types of People That are Most Likely to Cheat In a Relation

People with these four tell-tale personality traits are more like to cheat in a relationship. According to Dailystar, people who fall in this group are easy to compromise.

Whether it’s men of a certain age or women with less loose change, here’s how to catch a cheater.

1. People with Many Social media fans

If they can’t keep off Twitter or are forever scrolling through Facebook then they’re more likely to play away.

Keep an eye on how much your partner is posting on social media, because it could spell the end of your relationship.

Nick Cannon gets his hairdo by new girlfriend, Chili (photo)

There were rumors sometime last month that Nick Cannon and TLC's Chili were dating. It now looks like they don't mind people knowing about their love for one another. This photo of Chili and another woman braiding Nick's hair and helping him get ready for 'America's Got Talent was shared online yesterday

In Calabar | Notorious Armed robbery body found with multiple machete cuts (PHOTO)

The body of a notorious kingpin identified as one Papa Morino Monday, was found along Parliamentary Extension Calabar, Cross River State.

The body reportedly had machete cuts and stab wounds. His legs were tied with ropes and around his neck hung car tyres which seem to indicate that he was set ablaze.

According to Cross River Watch, Morino was until his death, a member of a dreaded armed robbery gang that has been terrorizing the neighborhood for a long time.

House of Representative Member abducted in Kaduna State

A House of Representatives Member representing Mashi/Dutsi federal constituency Katsina, Sani Bello has been kidnapped. Police in Katsina confirmed that Bello was abducted alongside his aide at Goburawa village, Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna State on his way to the farm. The incident was also confirmed by a twitter user Hadi Sirika, from same constituency as Sani Bello.

Rebranding! Suya Seller now wears Suit and Tie (PHOTOS)

The trend of dressing corporately to do menial jobs in Nigeria and some parts of Africa seems to be on the increase as sole proprietors have been branding and packaging their businesses to maximize profits.

EFCC Post Mockery Photos of Treasury Looters on Facebook

One of the anti-graft agencies in Nigeria, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has undertaken a re-orientation of the general public about the celebration of treasury looters while the petty thieves are administered jungle justice.

In the second cartoon picture, the character representing a politician/public office holder could be seen flaunting his loot publicly and being hailed by the deprieved people.

Disturbing Photos | Two Suspected Criminals Burnt by FUTO Students in Owerri (Photos)

Two suspected miscreants have been lynched at the Federal University of Technology in Owerri, Imo State during a failed criminal operation.

According to an eyewitness, the event took place at Umuchima area around Laffarge in Owerri as three robbers stormed the students-populated zone to rob them of their belongings.

Hot, Hot! Serena Williams puts her endowed assets on display (PHOTOS)

Superstar tennis player, Serena Williams took to Snapchat to show off her incredible and s*xy body by posting photos of her boobs and bum.

Faces of Dreaded Boko Haram Terrorist captured by Nigeria Troops (PHOTOS)

A top and deadly Boko Haram member who has been killing many people have finally been captured by the Nigerian Army. 

On Tuesday 2nd August 2016, at about 8.30am, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE with assistance from Vigilantes on routine checks, identified and arrested a high-profile suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Mohammed Mohammed Zauro at Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State.

SHOCKING | Nigeria Singer, Patoranking Arrested In Uganda (See Why)

According to reports by RedPepper Uganda, Nigerian Singer, Patrick Nnaemeka Okoriebetter known by his stage name 'Patoranking', was Yesterday afternoon arrested at Entebbe International Airport for failure to adhere to check in rules. “He failed to adhere to check-in rules and above all he had not secured his entry visa,” said the source who was at the Airport yesterday.

"My Wife is a Devil, Everyone Calls Her Witch" - Prophet tells court

A man Mr Akinyemi Ilesanmi, has dragged his wife to court. According to him, his wife, Comfort, has given him the toughest moments of his life.

However, an Agege Customary Court in Lagos on Wednesday reconciled the whose 10-year-old marriage was on the brink of collapse.

According to The Punch, Akinyemi, who claimed to be a prophet, had instituted a divorce suit on June 20, on the ground that his wife was a ‘witch’.

OMG! Woman Stabs Husband To Death For Coming Home Late And Drunk (PHOTO)

A Kenyan woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her husband to death for arriving home late and drunk.

Ann Mbaithe (pictured left) was accused of stabbing her husband, Daniel Githuka, 30, in the chest and killing him, after he returned home in the early hours of Saturday, July 30 in Tinganga village, Kiambu town.

The deceased's mother Elizabeth Wanjiku said he worked at a neighbouring school and usually returned at about 10pm. She said the couple had been married for five years and had no problems. The had one child aged four and a half.

Press Release | CBN Blocks Money Transfers Into Nigeria From Almost All International Transfer Operators

In a statement by Isaac Okoroafor, the Acting Director, Corporate Communications, of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the apex bank has blocked money transfers into Nigeria from almost all the illegal International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs).

Father Drowns His 3-month-old Daughter after dispute with Baby's Mama (Photos)

A man has been arrested after he allegedly drowned his 3-month-old son in a pond after fighting with the son's mother.

MTO reports that 25 year-old Sean A. Flowers Jr. was taken into custody on Saturday after he reportedly held his son underwater, in what police say was a deliberate murder. There were witnesses to the killing who told police exactly what happened.

National Assembly confirms Ataba as New Clerk

The National Assembly has confirmed Ataba Sani-Omolori as the new Clerk. His appointment by the National Assembly Service Commission takes effect from August 15, 2016.