Nigeria’s U-17 team to depart for Niamey on Thursday to play Niger Republic

Nigeria’s U-17 team, Golden Eaglets will on Thursday depart Sokoto for Niamey, where they will play their second round, second leg U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Niger Republic on Saturday.

Coach Manu Garba’s boys hold a narrow 1-0 advantage ahead of the second leg and must secure a draw at least, to progress to the third and final round of qualifying.

Newly Appointed Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to work with three personal assistants

The new coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, is expected to resume work in Nigeria with three personal assistants.

They will be his adviser, a video analyzer and a fitness trainer.

Aww! See How Michael Phelps spends his first day after retirement in a Pool with his family (PHOTO

It seems Michael Phelps just can't do with the water ... At this point, it’s pretty clear he feels more at home in a pool than anywhere else.

If you need proof, just look at how he chose to spend quality time with his family after a grueling 6-medal run at the Rio Olympics.

Nigeria commences mass importation of kerosene

The Federal Government has ‎placed order for a large quantity of kerosene to tackle the scarcity of the product currently witnessed across the country.

BREAKING: Germany thrash Nigeria 2-0 at #Rio2016

Germany on Wednesday defeated Nigeria 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Olympic football event, ending the country’s hope of a repeat of their 1996 feat at the games.

The Germans grabbed their first goal in the 9th minute when a Serge Gnabry’s clever pass into the box fooled the Nigerian defence for Max Meyer to latch on to.

Chrissy Teigen shows off closeup stretch marks ... She calls it tributaries, Lol (PHOTOS)

She looks near perfect, however, Model and John Legend's wife, Chrissy Teigen proved she is just like every other lady when she shared an up close look at stretch marks on her thighs on Tuesday.

The new mum posted the Snapchat clip with a 'screaming' emoji face and the caption: 'lol my thighs have tributaries.'

Elephant reportedly bows down to salute Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram (Photos)

According to reports accompanying these viral photos, an elephant bowed down to some Nigerian soldiers who were recently sent on a special mission against Boko Haram insurgents at  the Nigeria-Cameroon border .

They said the elephant recognized them as special forces while playing with it by "bowing down to them"...

Wonderful! See Little Fulani boy spotted reading while herding his cattle

Hopefully, he gets the opportunity to school and lives his dream!

Actress Uche Jombo put major cleavage and abs on display in sexy selfie

Sexy Mama! The actress and mother of one shared the photo.

Wow! Passenger gives birth on a Plane at 30,000 feet (Photos)

A plane passenger cradled her newborn baby in her arms after she prematurely gave birth at 30,000 feet.

The seven-months pregnant Filipino woman, who has not been identified, went into labour unexpectedly a few hours after take-off on Sunday morning, Daily  Mirror reports.

Flustered flight attendants sprang into action and moved her to the front of the plane where there was more leg room.

Ali Modu Sheriff brands PDP Convention As A Huge Joke

The factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen Ali Modu Sheriff, has described the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the PDP which extended the tenure of the Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee by one year. 

He said, the said meeting was in breach of Section 31 (4) of the PDP Constitution, which makes the National Chairman the sole authority with a mandate to convene the NEC.

Sheriff said INEC has not been put on the mandatory three weeks’ notice, neither has he as Chairman been put on one week notice, even if it was an emergency.

UBEC Boss Laments Number Drop Out School Children

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has expressed worry over the number of out of school children in Nigeria.

The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, raised the concern on Wednesday at a meeting with Heads of State Universal Basic Commissions across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

United Nations kick off Campaign Against Child Marriage In Northern Nigeria

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday advised the Federal and State Governments in Nigeria to pay more attention to implementing laws that protect the rights of the girl child in the society, rather than creating new ones that will mortgage their future.

Country Representative of UNFPA in Nigeria, Ratidzai Ndhlovu, gave the advice at the official launch of the Adolescent Girls Initiative organised by UNFPA in collaboration with the Kaduna State government, where she noted that providing women and girls with equal access to education, is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a prosperous and sustainable nation.

Ogun State | Trader arrested for naming his dog ‘Buhari’

A 30-year-old trader named Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, has been arrested by the Ogun state police command for naming his pet dog ‘Buhari'. This was after after one of his neighbours, a man from Northern Nigeria, filed a complaint that Joe named his dog after his father, Alhaji Buhari. According to Vanguard, after the complaint was made at Sango Police Station, the trader was arrested, detained and would reportedly be arraigned in court today.

Efforts by the police to recover the dog, which they intended using as evidence failed. The trader, allegedly instructed his friends to secretly to kill the dog. Now, appeals by his friends and relations for the police to grant him bail failed as the complainant and his kinsmen reportedly threatened to kill the trader if he was released on bail.

Buhari orders NNPC immediate exploration and search for oil in Benue state

Three weeks after ordering NNPC officials to go and search for oil in the Northern region, President Buhari has again directed NNPC to begin the search for crude oil and gas from the Benue Trough.

Federal High Court Re-Affirms Sheriff’s Sack As PDP National Chairman

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has re-affirmed the sack of Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 

The court presided over by Justice Nwamaka Ogbonnaya, reaffirmed the sack on the ground that the judgment of Justice Valentine Ashi, which nullified his appointment on June 29 has not been set aside or vacated and is, therefore, subsisting.

The court further held that all actions taken by Sen Sherif are null, void and of no effect since the earlier order of Justice Ashi remains binding

Checkout Kendall Jenner and Tyler Epic reply to rumour they are dating

After photos emerged showing the rapper and the model/reality star leaving a restaurant after enjoying a lunch date, rumours swirled that they were dating. They both took to their social media to give an epic reply above ...

#Rio2016: Nigerian boxer Efe Ajagba crashes out of quarterfinal stage

African boxing and commonwealth champion Efe Ajagba has crashed out of Rio 2016 after he lost the quarterfinal bout between him and Kazakhstan's Ivan Dychko in a quarterfinal bout this morning.

Ajagba lost by unanimous decision of 28-29, 28-29, 28-29 to Dychko who won bronze at the London 2012 Olympics. Ajagba who is the only boxer representing Nigeria in the tournament, lost all three rounds to Dychko.

Three escapes death after ghastly accident at Oshodi-Apapa Expressway (Disturbing Pics)

Three people sustained serious injuries after a trailer carrying a container ran into three commercial buses at Falgbems bus stop on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos.

According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the accident which occurred around 6:46am on Tuesday, was as a result of illegal stopping of the commercial bus drivers to pick passengers on the express way. 

Zamfara State | Nigeria Troops recover arms from armed bandits (PHOTOS)

In continuation with the ongoing efforts of ridding Zamfara State of the menace of livestock rustling and armed banditry, troops of 223 Battalion, 1 Brigade of 1 Division Nigerian Army on Tuesday August 16th, carried out fighting patrol and cleared armed bandits camp at Baba-Ndoka, Chillin and Pamagaji-Magiha villages located at Dansadau Emirate, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

A statement by Army spokesman said the patrol team also held a meeting with Fulani delegation led by Alhaji Ruwa who voluntarily handed over 2 locally fabricated pistols and 3 Dane guns. He also promised to persuade all other known armed bandits to come out and renounce their illegal vocation.

GEJ hails Divine Oduduru race at the #Rio2016

Former President Jonathan took to his twitter handle to send words of encouragement to Nigeria's 200m champion, Divine Oduduru, who finished 2nd behind Usain Bolt in the Men’s 200m Heat race at the Olympics yesterday August 16th.

Bahama's Athletes who dive to win Gold in #Rio2016 says she didn't dive but tripped and can't remember what happened

Shaunae Miller, the Bahamian athlete who beat USA's Allyson Felix to win gold in the 400 metres on Tuesday after diving over the finish line, has claimed that she didn't dive but rather tripped and that she can't remember what happened at the end of the race.

Felix, the reigning world champion, was closing in on Miller down the home straight and looked set to just edge ahead as the final centimetres of track ran out. But Miller, 22, threw herself over the line to clinch victory in a photo finish.

Miller has now sensationally claimed that she tripped and stressed she couldn't remember the end of the race.

Oh Dear! See the Photo of a baby thrown away in a field in Benue state

According to the eyewitness who shared this photo, a baby, which was reportedly aborted, was seen this morning in a polytechnic in Benue state. The baby was found dead... This is just heartbreaking! What a wicked world!

Adaeze Yobo and her sons enjoy vacation in Dubai (PHOTOS)

Adaeze Yobo and her two sons are currently on holiday in Dubai. She shared photos on her Instagram page.

Police set to arraign suspects today, policemen dismissed from service for torturing & dehumanizing Uzoamaka

The Ebonyi State Police Command is set to arraign the suspects indicted for the abduction, stripping, torture and dehumanization of 15-year-old orphan, Uzoamaka 

According to Hon. Linus Abaa Okorie, who disclosed the development, reliable sources confirm that the arraignment of the suspects is scheduled to take place at the Obiozara magistrate court in Ohaozara LGA of Ebonyi state. While the specific charges against the suspects are yet unclear, sources point at abduction and torture as being high on the list. 

Oh Dear! 6-year-old boy sacrifice his life to save his mom from attacker (PHOTO)

South Africans across the country, the social media, the community of Jan Kempdorp and the Northern Cape on Monday August 15th, joined the family of six-year-old Kutlwano Garesape in mourning the brutal death of the young hero.

According to local media, Kutlwano and his mother were walking to school at Jan Kempdorp in the northern Cape when they were attacked on Friday. The child was stabbed repeatedly with a broken bottle by an assailant identified as Tefelo Dikole‚ 32‚ who has already appeared in the Jan Kempdorp Magistrate’s Court.

Throwback Picture of Pastor Adeboye, Bishop Oyedepo and Bishop Wale Oke 29 years ago

The Men of God with some of their colleagues at a church programme 29 years ago.

Ahmed Makarfi inaugurates PDP National Executive Committee (PHOTOS)

Factional leader of PDP and Chairman of the party's Caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi, has inaugurated the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party. According to the Caretaker Committee Chairman, formal inauguration of the NEC was necessary to enlarge the decision-making organ of the party.  The inaugurated NEC members went into closed-door meeting shortly after his 5-minutes speech promising to brief the press after the meeting.

Touching Story of How a Police Officer Feeds 7-year-old boy who wanted to sell his teddy to buy food

A sympathetic and kindhearted Ohio Police police officer Steve Dunham, from Franklin Police Department has told about how he fed a seven-year-old boy he found wandering the streets trying to sell his teddy bear to buy food so he can eat.

According to Officer Steve Dunham, he was responding to reports of a boy seen walking alone when he found the child and was touched to take the boy out for lunch.

Officer Dunham told WLWT5: “He told me he was trying to sell his stuffed animal to get money for food because he hadn’t eaten in several days.”

PDP says Security agents attack Governor Nyesom Wike's convoy in Rivers State

As shared on their official page ...