#Rio2016: Nigeria's Divine Oduduru crashes out after coming 7th in semi-final heat (PHOTO)

Ejowvokoghene Divine Oduduru, Nigeria's fastest man missed out on a spot at the 200m finals after coming 7th at the semi-finals heat early this morning at Rio 2016.

In his semi-final heat, Usain Bolt, Andre Gasse and Adam Gemili finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively with a time of 19.78secs, 19.80secs and 20.08 secs respectively while Oduduru, Nigeria's only hope at this event finished 7th with a time of 20.59 seconds.

#Rio2016: Three Nigerian Women Wrestlers crashes Out

Nigeria's poor outing at the on-going Rio 2016 Olympics continued as three of the country's women wrestlers all crashed out in round one of the freestyle event in their different weight categories on Wednesday.

Fighting in the 48kg class, Mercy Genesis lost 4-0 to Poland's Nina Matkowska.

Drugs Scarcity Hits Official Aso Rock Clinic

Despite the N3.87bn allocated to it in the 2016 Appropriation Act, lack of drugs and other essential medical items have crippled operations at the State House Medical Centre, The PUNCH has learnt.

The centre provides medical services to the President, Vice-President and their families, aides, members of staff of the State House and other entitled public servants.

It is also a training facility for house officers and other medical personnel.

The True Story Of My Arrest By Efcc – Blogger Abubakar ‘abusidiq’ Usman

Shortly after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) released me from detention last week Tuesday, I said I was going to tell the story of my arrest especially against the backdrop of the claim by the anti-graft agency that I was arrested on ‘’offences bordering on cyber stalking.’’ Today, I am keeping to that pledge and stating details of all that transpired from my arrest, detention, eventual release and what lies ahead.

IPOB says Nnamdi Kanu won’t renounce Biafra

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the stories credited to Mr Gbomo Jomo and the members of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) that the IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu is willing to renounce Biafra agitation in exchange for his freedom.

Buhari don't get military pension, gratuities unlike others - Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said he has not been receiving military pensions and salaries as former head of state since he assumed office in May last year.

According to him, he did not receive pensions due to him, being a retired military officer, unlike many of his contemporaries.

The President was reacting to a report circulating on social media which alleged he has been receiving double payments from the federal coffers.

Lagos State Govt to install 13,000 CCTV cameras to fight crime

Lagos State said yesterday that plans are underway to deploy 13,000 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras across the state, additional 6,000 streetlights and security sensors to enhance surveillance and crime prevention.

The plan, the government said, will ensure safety of lives and property of residents.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy Mr. Steve Ayorinde and other top government officials, who broke the news, assured residents that the CCTV would become operational from October.

Eight Female Egyptians Presenters Suspended ‘for Being Overweight’

Egypt’s state broadcaster has suspended eight female television presenters because it says they are overweight.

The Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) gave the women one month to lose weight and said they could return to work when they had an “appropriate appearance”, local media reported.

Only female anchors were removed from their posts, leading women’s rights groups to condemn the move as sexist.

Man explains why He named His dog ‘Buhari’

The Police in Ogun State, yesterday, released unconditionally, the 30-year-old trader, Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, who was arrested last Saturday for naming his pet dog ‘Buhari’.

The embattled trader, who was visibly angry after his three-day incarceration in police cell, was let off the hook around 5pm on Tuesday after the intervention of both the Serkin Hausa and President-General of non-indigenes in the state.

Nigerian army frees Ahmad Bolori

The Nigerian Army has freed Ahmad Bolori,one of the three persons declared wanted by the military on Monday. Salkida, Wakil and Bolori A family source confirmed to newsmen around 10:30pm that Bolori was freed by Defence Headquarters after being interrogated and found to be innocent of the offence he was accused of. “Bolori was taken from Maiduguri and interrogated in Abuja by the military but has just been released having been found innocent of the alleged offence,” a close family member, Kaka, stated.

Neymar nets fastest #Rio2016 goal ever

Brazil’s Neymar has not yet won his country a gold medal, but on Wednesday he at least pocketed an Olympic record  the fastest goal, at a dazzling 15 seconds.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Neymar set the Olympic record during their semi-final game against Honduras.

The semi-final had barely kicked off when Barcelona forward Neymar intercepted the ball, charged toward the Honduran side, tripped over the goalie and landed the ball into the net.

Riyad Mahrez pens new deal with Leicester City

Riyad Mahrez has put pen to paper on a new four-year deal with Leicester City, to end speculations linking him with a move away from the club.

The Algerian winger, had been tipped to join Arsenal or Chelsea this summer, but has now committed himself to the reigning Premier League champions until 2020.

Paul Pogba says he is ready for Manchester United debut

Paul Pogba has said he is ready to make his second debut for Manchester United against Southampton on Friday.

The 23-year-old was suspended from the opening game against Bournemouth, because of a ban carried over from his time at Juventus.

But United’s world-record signing, has declared that he is fit and raring to go, after an extended break.

EFCC re-arrests Udenwa, asks him to account for N350m over #DiezaniGate

It is not yet uhuru for former Imo Governor, Chief Achike Udenwa, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has asked him to account for the N350 million he signed and collected from Fidelity Bank ahead of last year’s presidential election.

The anti-graft agency, which re-arrested him, alleged that he collected the cash in three installments from Nenadi Usman, who was the Director of Finance for the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation.

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