Sports Minister Dalung apologizes to the U23 Nigerian #Rio2016 football team

Minister of Sports and Youth Development  Solomon Dalung has apologized to the U23 football team representing Nigeria in the 2016 Olympics and others. The apology was for the initial delay of the football team in Atlanta, after they were stranded before their first Rio 2016 match, due to plane issues.

Dalung who is currently in Rio, exchanged pleasantries with players, officials and said:

Abacha's $132million Loot | Federal Government tender 5 proposals to Swiss Govt on how it will spend funds if returned

The Federal Government has submitted five proposals to the government of Switzerland detailing how it will spend the $132million Abacha loot if returned. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami told the Nation that the Federal government was trying to meet the terms of Switzerland before the money is returned.

So Sad | Pregnant woman crushed to death in Minna

A pregnant woman was this morning crushed to death by a petrol tanker driver in front of Niger state College of Education, in Niger state. According to eyewitnesses, the deceased was on a motorcycle and was heading in a different direction when the tanker driver who was on top speed, lost control and ran into the motorcycle. Sadly only the woman died. The deceased is said to be a student of the department of Languages in the institution.

Nollywood Actress, Georgina Onuoha shares bikini photos

Actress and proud mum of two shared the photos on her Instagram page.

Britney Spears shares topless photo while on holiday in Hawaii (PHOTO)

34-year-old Britney surprises fan when she shared a topless photo of herself on Instagram while on Holiday in Hawaii. She captioned the photo 'Still dreaming a mile a minute...'

A country of religious Mugu's by Charly Boy

Charly Boy pens another article titled A country of Religious Mugu's ... Read his article below:

Call me names, think what you may of brand CharlyBoy, Na for your pocket. I no send you. I will always say what I want to say, how I want to say it regardless of the many fake people I offend. Gbam! There is so much hypocrisy/fakeness going on in this goddamn country it's incredible. I  was so tickled by some peoples comments, when I penned down my personal opinion on Pastor Adebayo's yarns as to what constitutes a good wife/husband. 

Paul Pogba spotted in Manchester ahead of medicals for a world record £110million move (PHOTOS)

Manchester United has finally gotten their man. Four years since he left the club to join Juventus for £800k, France star Paul Pogba was pictured this afternoon arriving at Man U's Carrington training base to undergo a medical after jetting in from New York ahead of a record breaking £110million move, that will make him the World's most expensive player of all time. He is expected to sign a five-year contract worth £290,000 a week

Photos from Singer Banky W's parents 38th wedding anniversary celebration

Banky W pictured during a dinner party held to celebrate his parents' 38th wedding anniversary. He shared the photo via Instagram and wrote, "Family Over Everything and everyone... 38th Wedding Anniversary Dinner for my Parents..I've learnt that it's never easy.. but may it at least be worth it. Amen."

#Rio2016: Nigerian wrestlers training partners approve by Minister yet to arrive

Daniel Igali, President, Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), on Monday, said the wrestling team was awaiting diligently the arrival in Rio of their training partners approved by the Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung.

Igali on the telephone from Rio said that the four training partners were expected to arrive on Tuesday.

WTF! Lady lambasted For Posting Controversial Birthday Cake Pictures (PHOTO)

This lady has set the internet on fire with this very controversial cake many people cannot stop talking about. The lady used the cake to celebrate her birthday and shared the photo online. In fact, many said the cake is very provocative and offensive at the same time. She has been heavily criticized for using such a cake made in the likeness of a p*nis and bum.

Philippines | Dozens surrender in Manila after drug trade allegations

Dozens of Philippine government and police officials turned themselves in on Monday, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte linked them to the drug trade, stepping up a war on narcotics that has killed hundreds since he took office in June.

More than 400 suspected drug dealers have been killed by police across the Philippines since Duterte took over, officials say. Broadcaster ABS-CNN put the number closer to 800, as the figure includes executions by anonymous vigilantes.

Daley Blinds hopes Community Shield wins can be a springboard for Man United

Daley Blind believes Manchester United’s Community Shield victory can be the springboard for a Premier League title challenge.

Jose Mourinho’s side beat champions Leicester 2-1 in the annual curtain raiser in the English top-flight season at Wembley on Sunday.

(PHOTOS) Abubakar Shekau Appears In New Video Vows To Fight Nigeria And The Whole World

Boko Haram’s shadowy leader Abubakar Shekau has appeared in a new video vowing to fight on, shrugging off an apparent split in the hardline jihadist group blamed for thousands of deaths since 2009.

“I… Abubakar Ash-Shakawy (Shekau), the leader of Jama’atu Ahlissunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, made it a duty for myself (to fight) Nigeria and the whole world,” Shekau said in the video released on Sunday, using the group’s name since it declared allegiance to the so-called Islamic State.

TRAGIC | Jos fire outbreak kills Former ADC and Family members

Retired ASP Anthony Kwame, former Aide-de-Camp to ex-Governor Fidelis Tapgun of Plateau State, was on Monday morning killed in an inferno that gutted his residence in the Jenta-Adamu neighbourhood of Jos.

Also killed along with the retired police officer were his two daughters, Theresa and Kerry, and son, Emmanuel.

#Rio2016: Russia Paralympics ban a ‘grave human rights abuse’

The decision to ban Russian athletes from next month’s Rio Paralympic Games over doping allegations was a grave abuse of human rights, according to the head of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC).

The entire Russia team was banned from competing in next month’s Games as punishment for the country’s systematic doping programme, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Sunday.

OMG! Omojuwa blast Jimoh Ibrahim, accuses him of committing 'business scams'

As shared on his social media page

Ex Speaker Ghali Na'abba says 'He don’t think there is anybody that is more corrupt in this country like Obasanjo'

Former Speaker of House of Representatives, Ghali Na’abba says there isn't any Nigerian that is more corrupt than former President Olusegun Obasanjo.‎ According to the Nation, Na'abba said this while reacting to Obasanjo's claim that the National Assembly is filled with rogues and thieves.

Speaking to newsmen in Abuja yesterday August 7th, Na'abba who was speaker during Obasanjo's first tenure, said the former President should explain to Nigerians how he became one of the richest Nigerians after leaving office when he had virtually nothing before he assumed office in 1999.

50 Cent craving after his sexy baby mama, Daphne Joy

The Rapper shared the pic on his page. 

Comedian Okey Bakassi goes summer vacation with his family (PHOTOS)

Comedian/MC, Okechukwu Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, shared photos of himself with his family (who are based abroad) on their summer vacation.

#Rio2016: Nigeria and Portugal Progress, Brazil Held Again

Nigeria and Portugal became the first teams to qualify for the Olympic men's football tournament quarter-finals, while hosts Brazil were held again. 

The 2008 runners-up Nigeria backed up their thrilling 5-4 win over Japan with a 1-0 victory against Group B opponents Sweden, courtesy of Sadiq Umar's first-half goal. 

#Rio2016: Photo Throwback at 116 Years of Olympic Gymnastic Uniform (Read origin of the Game)

The word “gymnastics” comes from the Greek word “gymnazein,” which means “exercise naked.” (The sport was invented in Greece and has been part of the Olympics since the first Games in Athens in 1896.) 

Aww! President Buhari and his cute little granddaughter ...

Lol, just kidding ... Mr President was spotted taking iPad lessons from his adorable granddaughter. This photo is so cute

#Rio2016: Djokovic crashes out as Murray lose men's double, wins single

Andy and Jamie Murray are out of the men’s doubles, while top seed Novak Djokovic lost in the singles, in some of the matches played Sunday at the Rio Olympics.

The Britons seeded second, lost 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (16-14) to Brazilian pair Thomaz Bellucci and Andre Sa in front of a partisan home crowd.

Earlier, defending champion Andy Murray won his opening Olympic singles match by beating Serbia’s Viktor Troicki.

Singapore rocket attack plan was foil with the help of Social Media

It was social media chatter that gave him away. Changing his profile picture on the LINE messaging app to a banner pledging “Indonesian support and solidarity for ISIS” probably didn’t help.

Had it not been for all that, Gigih Rahmat Dewa’s plot to launch a rocket attack on the city-state of Singapore from a nearby Indonesian island might never have been uncovered.

Gigih, 31, and five accomplices were arrested on Batam island on Friday after an investigation that showed how much Indonesia’s Islamist militants now rely on social media, including with a Syria-based Islamic State jihadi who allegedly directed them to stage attacks.

Dangote Industries Limited commences construction of concrete roads in states

Dangote Industries Limited has announced the commencement of the construction of concrete roads in various states across the country, particularly in Lagos, Bauchi, Kogi, Kaduna and Ogun states.

“We are very happy at the moment. We can categorically state that we are in more than five states across the country already constructing roads. The reception has been wonderful. State governments are beginning to see the need to embrace concrete roads and we are very happy at the way things are currently going,” the company said.

I’m Not Sponsoring Niger Delta Avengers – GEJ

The immediate past President, Goodluck Jonathan, has dismissed reports that he was one of those funding rampaging militant group, Niger Delta Avengers.

Recall that a splinter group of Avengers, Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, RNDA, had issued a statement claiming that Jonathan was the grand patron of the rampaging group that has claimed responsibility for several attacks on oil installations in the oil-rich region.

Jose Mourinho explains why he choose to sub ´angry´ Mata

Jose Mourinho says he took off Juan Mata just half an hour after his introduction in order to defend against high balls in the final minutes of Manchester United's 2-1 Community Shield win over Leicester City.

Mata was introduced on 63 minutes for opening goalscorer Jesse Lingard, who had taken a knock to his foot, but was hauled off in injury time for Henrik Mkhitaryan as the Premier League champions pushed for an equaliser.

Jose Mourinho dedicates Community Shield win to Louis Van Gaal

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho dedicated the Red Devils' 2-1 victory over Leicester City in Sunday's Community Shield to former boss Louis van Gaal.

Dutchman Van Gaal was dismissed at the end of last season despite United's FA Cup final victory, paving the way for Mourinho to take over at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese earned his first silverware as United manager as debutant Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a late winner on his competitive debut after Jamie Vardy had cancelled out Jesse Lingard's fine solo opener.

Alexis Sanchez stars as Arsenal beat Manchester City (3-2)

Alexis Sanchez stars for Arsenal in a deserved win 3-2 over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in Gothenburg, but Arsene Wenger's defensive injury crisis worsened.

As both teams concluded their pre-season schedules, the game looked set for penalties at 1-1 until the former Barcelona star set away Theo Walcott to beat Joe Hart with a neat finish.

Kidnappers reveals they receive N15m to release Iba Monarch

Kidnappers of the Oniba of Iba, Oba Goriola Oseni who regained his freedom on Saturday collected N15.1 million as ransom before releasing the monarch.

One of the arrested kidnappers, Isaiah Ododomu disclosed this on Sunday when he was paraded by the Police.

Ododomu who spoke with newsmen disclosed how the Oba was kidnapped.