Port Harcourt to host Super Eagles‘ WCQ game against Algeria

Rivers State government has agreed to stage a 2018 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria’s super Eagles and Algeria in Port Harcourt in November, officials have disclosed.

The game is slated for the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on November 7 after earlier reports suggested the game will be played in Uyo, which hosted a recent AFCON qualifier against Tanzania.

MTN debunks reports they paid bribe to reduce NCC fine

South Africa’s MTN denied it paid a bribe to Nigerian officials to reduce its fine to 330 billion naira ($1.05bn) as part of settling a dispute over disconnecting unregistered SIM cards in the West African country.

MTN said in a statement on Friday there had been allegations that a top official in the Nigerian presidency took a payment towards reducing the fine.

IPOB blast Ebonyi People says they are myopic, they don’t behave like Igbos

The Indigenous People of Bifara, IPOB, has lampooned the people of Ebonyi State for spurning the sit-at-home order it passed.

The group had in a circular issued few days ago, asked Ndigbo nationwide to spend the day indoor in protest against the continuous detention of the leader of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

The directive, however, witnessed non-compliance as normal activities and vehicular movements were unperturbed across Ebonyi State.

Davido admits he doesn't deserve any award this year

Nigerian music sensation David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido has admitted to his fans on social media that his performance this year was below par.

Since he rose to limelight in 2011 with his single titled “Dani Duro”, the American-born artist has been fan favorite bagging different awards in the process but this year has been quiet for him.

Pandemonium as Terrorist Group threatens to bomb University of Ibadan within One Week

There was palpable tension in University of Ibadan (UI) as a message reportedly from a group al-wilayat al-Islamiyya Gharb Afriqiyyah went viral on campus yesterday.

In the message, the group threatened to bomb the school before Independence day  which is now a week away.

Gang of Cultists attacked Nigerian in Malaysia (PHOTO)

The Malaysian police are asking for information that will help them track down a gang of cultists, who attacked a Nigerian in OUG Parklane Condo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday, September 17, leaving him in a coma.

The police did not say what might have prompted the attack on the man at the time he was having drinks with his friends.

Chelsea Boss, Antonio Conte says Guardiola Has It Easy At Man City Unlike Him

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has said Guardiola is only better because he has things easy at Manchester City.

Guardiola’s team have a 100% record in the Premier League blowing all opposition away with relative ease while in contrast, Conte’s team has struggled for consistency.

And Conte believes Guardiola’s great start to the season is due friendlier surroundings and a strong Spanish presence in the team and in the surroundings.

Charly Boy Writes on Patience Jonathan’s Alleged Slush Funds

Charly Boy has written an open letter addressing the controversial $31.4 million uncovered by anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, belonging to the former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan.

In reaction to what has been described as a ‘media trial’ of the ex-president’s wife, Charly Boy wrote:

Yes o, however you wan look am, she worked for that money!

Rotary donates $35 million to fight polio

Following three recent reports of new cases of wild poliovirus in Nigeria, Rotary has announced a $35 million funding for the eradication of the disease in Nigeria and other at-risk countries.

Of the sum, $8.15 million will go toward stemming the recent outbreak in Nigeria and countries in the Lake Chad Basin River including northern Cameroon, southern Niger, the Central African Republic and Cameroon.

Club drops Samuel Eto'o for saying people didn't respect him 'because he's black'

Cameroon football star, Samuel Eto'o has been dropped by his club, Antalyaspor, after he claimed on social media that people didn't respect him because of his skin colour. 

According to AFP, the Turkish top flight said that Eto’o would be left out of the squad until further notice in a bitter row over comments on social media. 

Buhari admits He Prayed To Be Nigerian President, So He Can’t Complain about Challenges

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that considering how hard he prayed to become the President of the country, he cannot complain about the challenges facing the country.

Buhari was quoted in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, as saying this while briefing Nigerian professionals in the United States about the challenges facing the country.

OMG! Boxer Andrew Cancio accidentally show the world his 'valuables' during weigh-in (Video)

American boxer Andrew Cancio accidentally flashed his valuables at a crowd at the AT&T Stadium as he prepared for his bout against Joseph Diaz Jr.

In boxing, while weighing prospective fighters, every weight matters so Cancio was ordered to undress so he could be properly weighed while some officials protected his modesty by shielding him with a curtain.

Kylie Jenner rocks a brown leather dress to boyfriend Tyga’s fashion launch party (Photos)

KUWTK Star, Kylie Jenner looked sensational in a brown leather dress as she stepped out with sister Kendall Jenner & boyfriend Tyga to celebrate his new fashion line in West Hollywood on Thursday.

So Sad! Abuja based music Producer, Manpi Okune, dies at 28

Abuja based music producer, Manpi Okune, has died. He was 28 years old. According to his friends, Manpi who is a graduate of the University of Calabar,  died on Wednesday September 21st after complaining of stomach ache. He had been diagnosed of chronic ulcer few weeks ago and was treated but suffered a relapse on Wednesday.

White man calls his Nigerian wife "Iyawo mi" as they rock ankara outfits

A British guy who goes by the name Servant of God @UKAdamJohnson on Twitter, posted a photo taken with his wife in Lagos and captioned it: "Iyawo mi ... Ese Baba"

Shehu Sani blasts those calling for Sale of National Assets says they are economic predators and parasites

Senator Shehu Sani has described those calling for the sale of some of Nigeria's national assets such as NLNG as economic parasites and predators who want to profit from the current economic recession. 

Sani wrote:

Peter Okoye's son Cameron's 8th birthday bash (See Photos)

Peter Okoye first born Cameron turned 8 years old today and a birthday party was thrown for him.

Clapback Session: Reno Omokri vs Official APC

Official APC twitter account mentioned Reno Omokri on one of their tweets on why it is necessary to be patient with Buhari but fail to detect their spelling error ... Instead of 'suffer' they use 'supper' ... Trust Reno, he quickly detected it and claps back at them with his tweets above...

Pharrel Williams's wife pregnant with their second baby

Pharrell Williams and wife Helen Lasichanh are expecting their second child together. Helen's baby bump was put on display Thursday at the N°5 L’EAU party for Chanel in West Hollywood. The couple who got married in October 2013, are already parents to 7 year old son Rocket Ayer.

EFCC says they’ve Recovered Over One Billion Naira From South-South

Over one billion naira proceeds of corruption have been recovered from individuals in the South-South region of the country between January and September 2016, with 24 convictions.

This is according to the zonal head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ishaq Saliu.

He said this in Port Harcourt when some Niger Delta youths took a protest to the commission’s office over alleged lopsidedness in the anti-corruption campaign.

OPINION: The Real Reasons Ted Cruz Just Endorsed Donald Trump

Ted Cruz, the most prominent resistance to Donald Trump since his remarks in Cleveland, endorsed Donald Trump today in a Facebook post. “I’ve made this decision for two reasons. First, last year, I promised to support the Republican nominee. And I intend to keep my word. Second, even though I have had areas of significant disagreement with our nominee, by any measure Hillary Clinton is wholly unacceptable that’s why I have always been #NeverHillary.” It’s a lengthy statement, as is fitting of Cruz’s linguistic approach – he goes on to list six different policy disagreements between Clinton and Trump that led him to the decision.

FCT, Abuja | Police Command warns Shiites against Protest

Following the protest by the members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), demand­ing the release of their lead­er Ibrahim El-Zakzaky in Abuja yesterday, the Feder­al Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Mustafa, has warned the group to desist from further actions that will threaten the peace of residents of the capital city.

You won't believe how much Nigeria can generate from Nickel (See Details)

The federal government has revealed that Nigeria can generate a huge amount of cash from nickel, a new mineral resource recently discovered in Kaduna State.

Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Hon Abubakar Bawa Bwari told newsmen that the discovered nickel deposits run into over 1 million tonnes and can cough $400 billion for the country.

REVEALED! Kano Pillars bags £800,000 from Ahmed Musa’s Move to Leicester

The recent transfer of Ahmed Musa to Premier League champions Leicester City from CSKA Moscow has enriched Kano Pillars by £800,000.

Reports say the Nigeria professional Football League side will receive the as its share from training compensation.

Gunman kills 3, injures 2 at Washington state mall - Police reports

A gunman remained on the loose after opening fire in a crowded mall north of Seattle, killing three people and critically wounding another before fleeing Friday night, authorities said.

Washington State Patrol spokesman Sgt. Mark Francis said police were searching for a Hispanic man wearing black and armed with a rifle was last seen walking toward Interstate 5.

"We are still actively looking for the shooter," Francis said at a news conference. "Stay indoors, stay secure.

EFCC arrest its officer for collecting N15m bride from a lawmaker

The EFCC on Thursday, September 15, 2016, arrested one of its operatives, Uzodinma Kingsley Agbazue for offences bordering on criminal conspiracy and extortion.

Agbazue, a Deputy Detective Superintendent, DDS, was arrested following a complaint by a lawmaker currently under investigation by the Commission, alleging that the operative collected N15million from him with a promise to give him soft landing by compromising the investigation.

Too Hot! Serena Williams looks very chicky in thigh high boots (Photo)

This lady is becoming sexy by the day ... The tennis champ was pictured in a white tank top, black leggings and leather knee high boots as she shopped at Versace in Via Montenapoleone, an upscale shopping street in Milan, Italy.

Check out The Very Expensive Hotel Room With No Roof And Wall

That's what you call a room with a view. This hotel is located in the Swiss Alps. The room has a 360 degree view and has no walls and no roof. The open-air hotel is called Null Stern. Located 6,463 feet above sea level, it costs about $210 USD (over N80, 000) a night.

Pastor admits live on Television that He's a virgin but kisses girls (Watch Video)

A Ghanaian pastor who is leading 'Virgin Prophets' to win souls for God has confessed that he he is still a virgin but does some kissing.

Apostle Job Antwi made the revelation on Joy News. He said the least he has done is kissing few women he had interest in but never had sexual intercourse with them.

Say What | 19-year-old Man leaves residents in shock after impregnating a Goat

A 19 year old man, Yasaa Iba, resident of Atebubu in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana has landed in trouble after he allegedly impregnated a goat in the area.

Speaking about the incident, the owner of the pregnant goat, Kwabena Nindoo and residents revealed that they caught the man red-handed having s*x with the goat before he fled leaving behind his bicycle.