China Open | Novak Djokovic pulls out due to elbow injury

Novak Djokovic will not play at next week’s China Open, after pulling out because of an elbow injury.

The six-time champion, who has won 29 straight matches at the event, revealed this on his website.

“I am extremely disappointed not to be able to compete at the China Open this year,” said Djokovic, who hasn’t played since losing the US Open final to Stan Wawrinka.

INEC conducts first ever conclusive Guber Election in 16 months #EdoDecides

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has conducted its first conclusive governorship election under Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the commission.

Since October when President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Yakubu, INEC has organised two governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states, and both of them were not concluded on first ballot.

Budget Padding: Officials seal off Abdulmumin Jibrin’s office (PHOTO)

Officials of National Assembly on Thursday sealed off the office of Abdulmumin Jibrin, the former chairman of house committee on appropriation.

Jibrin was suspended on Wednesday for one year for making allegations that the 2016 budget as padded by Yakubu Dogara, the speaker, four other principal officers and other lawmakers.

Golden Boy Award: Nigeria's Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho shortlisted for Prestigious Award

Nigeria duo of Alex Iwobi and Iheanacho has been shortlisted for the prestigious Golden Boy Award. The Award is given by sports journalists to a young football player playing in Europe perceived to have been the most impressive during a calendar year and the nominees must be under the age of 21 and play in a European nation's top tier.

20-year-old, Alex Iwobi was nominated after breaking into the Gunners first team last term while is compatriot Kelechi Iheanacho was nominated after he burst onto the scene at the Etihad in the last 12 months, seeing off Wilfried Bony to become backup to Sergio Aguero.

APC chieftain | Stop blaming Buhari ... Key into his CHANGE mantra

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress in Sokoto State, Alhaji Abubakar Yabo, on Thursday called on Nigerians to stop blaming President Muhammadu Buhari for the economic challenges facing the country.

Yabo said that Nigerians should hold the immediate past administration responsible for the economic situation facing their country.

3 killed, more than 100 hurt in New Jersey as commuter train crash

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured, some critically, when a commuter train derailed and plowed through Hoboken station in New Jersey during the morning rush hour on Thursday, U.S. media and a transit official said.

Citing medical officials, U.S. media reports said three people were killed. Well over 100 people were hurt, many of them critically, Jennifer Nelson, a spokeswoman for train operator New Jersey Transit, told reporters at the scene. She did not confirm any fatalities.

Dramatic pictures posted by commuters showed a train carriage that appeared to have smashed right through the station concourse, collapsing a section of the roof, scattering debris and wreckage and causing devastation.

INEC declare Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki of the APC Winner of 2016 #EdoDecides Election

The returning officer in charge of the 2016 Edo State Election declared the candidate of the All Progressive Congress winner of the 2016 Edo State Election after scoring a total of 319,483 votes from the total votes of 582,299.

A Big Congratulations to you Sir!

Official Results from the 2016 Edo Governorship Election #EdoDecides

The Independent Electoral Commission has announced the results of the just concluded Edo Governorship election which were conducted on 28 September 2016.

According to the result released by INEC from the 18 Local Government in Edo State, the All Progressive Congress gather a sum of 319,483 and the Peoples Democratic Party gather the sum of 253,173. Below is the breakdown of the election as released by INEC:

FG Declares Monday, October 3 as Public Holiday to mark Independence Day

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 3rd October, 2016 as Public Holiday to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary.

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen (rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the commemoration of this year’s independence anniversary.

Ogun State | Govt signs agreement to build massive refinery (Photos)

The Ogun State Government, on Wednesday, signed an agreement with a consortium of four private companies to build the second largest refinery in sub-Saharan Africa and the largest petroleum product depot in Nigeria.

The Chairman, Petrolex Group, Mr. Segun Adebutu who led other partners in the consortium to the office of the Ogun State Governor for the agreement signing ceremony, said the two projects, when completed would generate not less than 2000 employment opportunities for the citizens and greatly increase the socio-economic condition of the state.

Lagos State Police begins Psychiatric test on is Officers

The medical team of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, on Wednesday converged on Lagos state to begin arrangements for the mental evaluation exercise to be carried out on all armed policemen, Dailypost.

The exercise is meant to assist in promoting principles of people-oriented policing as directed earlier this year by the then Inspector-General.

Arsene Wenger flattered by England link

Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has admitted he is flattered by speculations linking him with the England job, but insisted the Gunners are his priority.

The Football Association is currently searching for a new coach for the Three Lions, after Sam Allardyce quit the role on Tuesday after only one match in charge.

U-21 coach, Gareth Southgate, has been appointed as a temporary boss for their next four matches.

WTF! Woman Pictured Performing a S*x Act on a Dinosaur Model (Photos)

An explicit photo making rounds online which have been described as an 'all time low',  shows a n*ked woman from the waist down performing a s*x act on a dinosaur model at a kids park in a seaside resort.

According to a report by The Sun UK, some parents have reacted with horror to the image which was posted on social media.

PDP, Ize-iyamu reject Governorship Election Results #EdoDecides

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has rejected the results of the Edo governorship election held on Wednesday, ahead of the announcement of the outcome.

The party had warned INEC that it would not accept any result different from what was announced at the various polling units in the state.

The PDP rejected the results in a press conference addressed by its Chairman in the state, Mr Dan Orbih, on Thursday in Benin.

Nigeria already late with preparations for Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Galadima

Former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), and current Chairman of the Kano State Sport Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, has averred that Nigeria’s preparations for the 2020 Olympics is already coming late.

He posited that the performance of Nigeria at the just-concluded Rio Olympics was below expectation, noting that it was occasioned by late or no adequate preparations and late release of funds.

UNICEF says 65,000 people living in famine-like conditions in Borno

UNICEF has revised its humanitarian appeal for Nigeria from US$ 55 million to US$ 115 million to assist an additional 750,000 people who can now be reached across conflict-affected areas in Nigeria’s Northeast.

In a statement made available to journalists in Maiduguri, UNICEF stated that as new areas open up to humanitarian assistance, the true scale of the Boko Haram-related crisis and its impact on children is being revealed.

Anambra State | Suspected Fulani herdsmen kidnap Catholic priest, shoots two others; demand N2.5m ransom

The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday, disclosed that some suspected Fulani herdsmen have abducted the rector of Tansi Major Seminary, Rev. Fr. Dr. Emmanuel Dim.

Speaking with reporters at the Nnewi Catholic Diocese Media House, the Communication Director of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor stated that the herdsmen were armed with dangerous weapons including guns, and inflicted serious injuries on two other priests Rev. Frs. Jude Chukwuneke and Jude Ezeokana, during the attack.

#EdoDecides: This must not be another inconclusive election – I Go Dye to Buhari

Renowned comedian, born Francis Agoda, popularly known as I Go Dye, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to endeavor to make the governorship election in Edo state conclusive.

It would be recalled that the INEC had generated reactions from Nigerians after it explained why it has continued to conduct inconclusive elections .

UPDATED: Official results as announced by INEC #EdoDecides

Below are the official results as announce by INEC official. Please refresh to get the updated result for each local government

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APC - 12862
PDP - 10132

Russian President hails Israel’s Shimon Peres for ‘courage and patriotism’

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed former Israeli statesman Shimon Peres, who died on Wednesday at the age of 93, for his “courage and patriotism”.

“I was lucky enough to have the chance to speak with this remarkable person many times. Every time I admired his courage and patriotism, his wisdom and vision, his ability to grasp the essence of the most difficult issues,” Putin said in a message of condolence.

Borno State | Troops arrest Boko Haram terrorists at Cattle Market

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Wednesday morning at the cattle market, Maiduguri, Borno State, with assistance of Civilian JTF, arrested 3 suspected members of terrorist group, Boko Haram.

The suspects include Abba Go Dallagio, Abba Fanned and Alhaji Nwariye”, a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman said.

The statement added that “during preliminary investigation they claimed that they entered into Maiduguri through Mafa with about 200 cows for sale at Maiduguri cattle market.

Borno State | Government to rebuild churches destroyed by Boko Haram

Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno has promised to rebuild churches and other structures destroyed by the Boko Haram insurgents in Lassa as he visited liberated communities in the Southern Senatorial Zone of the state

“We will rebuild churches, private and public buildings destroyed by the insurgents,” Shettima said when he accessed the level of damage in Lassa in Askira-Uba Local Government Area on Wednesday.

Coach Ranieri happy with his team performance against Porto

Manager Claudio Ranieri said he had seen reassuring signs of the ‘old’ Leicester City after his team’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Porto at the King Power Stadium.

Leicester’s fairytale Premier League title success was built on a miserly defence, but they have suffered some heavy losses already this season, most recently losing 4-1 at Manchester United.

They produced a far more dogged display against Porto on Tuesday, with Islam Slimani’s 25th-minute header and a spirited rearguard action helping to procure a second successive Group G win.

Playboy Magazine debuts first Muslim woman in hijab

Playboy magazine, once famous for bunnies and soft porn, for the first time is featuring a Muslim woman wearing a hijab, in a spread that is drawing both praise and criticism.

American journalist Noor Tagouri appears in the magazine’s October “Renegades” edition, a series that focuses on men and women “who risked it all even their lives to do what they love.”

President Obama, Clinton praise legacy of Shimon Peres

President Barack Obama hailed Israeli elder statesman Shimon Peres, who died Wednesday, as a friend who refused to give up on the dream of peace, while former president Bill Clinton called him “a genius with a big heart.”

Obama said Peres’ commitment to Israel’s security and pursuit of peace was “rooted in his own unshakeable moral foundation and unflagging optimism.”

Turkey | 32,000 suspects arrested in coup probe

Turkish courts have placed 32,000 suspects under arrest ahead of a trial on charges of links to a group run by US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen who is blamed for the July 15 coup, the justice minister said Wednesday.

Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told NTV television that 70,000 people had been investigated after the coup and of them 32,000 remanded in custody.

“This process is continuing,” he said. The numbers of those arrested marks an increase of more than 10,000 from those previously given by the government.

Say What | Mysterious slaps Kills 6 People In Umuahia Brothel (PHOTOS)

Six persons have been reported dead and two unconscious this morning in a hotel known as 50-50 located around Uyo street close to First Bank in Umuahia, Abia State capital.

According to Abia Facts Newspaper, the hotel is a brothel and the girls living there have had experience of mysterious slaps some weeks back that initially left one person unconscious.

Nigeria Veteran DJ, DJ Midas dies at 45

One of the nation’s pioneer disc jockeys, Michael Adedoyin, popularly known as DJ Midas passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, of a brief undisclosed illness.

Midas, whose contemporaries are such deejays as DJ Jimmy Jatt and Humility, joined Silverbird’s Rhythm FM in 1998 as a pioneer and regular DJ host and ended up spending most of his career there.

Ibinabo Fiberisima returns to Nollywood for the First time after murder case trial (Photos)

After embattled actress Ibinabo Fiberesima faced the challenges of five years imprisonment over the death of one Dr. Giwa Suraj, she has bounced back to Nollywood.

She is presently on set a new movie where she is playing an Alhaja.

MTN debunks Illegal Transfer of $14bn From Nigeria Allegations

South African telecoms giant, MTN, on Wednesday denied the allegation that it illegally repatriated $13.92billion from Nigeria, saying the claim was without merit, Dailypost reports.

“The allegations made against MTN are completely unfounded and without any merit,” MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Ferdi Moolman, said in a statement in Johannesburg.

Nigeria’s Senate agreed on Tuesday to investigate the allegation that MTN, Africa’s biggest telecoms company illegally transferred money out of Nigeria.