Coach Yusuf says Mikel prefers to be Second Holding Player

Mikel Obi prefers to play as a second holding midfielder as against the more defensive position he plays at his Premier League club Chelsea, according to Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf.

“Mikel prefers to play as second holding midfielder and not the more defensive position he plays at Chelsea,” Yusuf revealed on a television interview programme Friday morning.

Zambia Goalkeeper says they will beat Nigeria

Zambia began training for next month’s World Cup qualifier against Nigeria with several players bullish they will get past the Super Eagles in Ndola.

The Chipolopolo welcome the three-time African champions on October 9.

The home-based players have started preparations for the big match while expressing confidence they will win in front of their fans.

APC Group to Tinubu: John Oyegun is a man of honour, integrity

The Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, United Front, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa, has described the party’s National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun as a man of integrity, who has transformed the ruling party into a progressive one.

Musa said this against the backdrop of calls by one of the party’s national leaders, Ahmed Tinubu that Oyegun should resign.

Tinubu had demanded the resignation of Oyegun , following the party’s decision to submit the name of Rotimi Akeredolu  to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as its governorship candidate in Ondo State, despite the party’s Appeal Panel calling for a cancellation of the election.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye unveils 2Face, Gbenga Adeyinka as peace ambassadors

Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife has announced pop singer, 2Face Idibia the ambassador of his new initiative, Violence Free World.

The Ooni made the announcement on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in his palace when he unveiled the singer to his subjects and the entire public.

Also unveiled as co-ambassadors of the initiative were comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st and entertainment entrepreneur, Cally Ikpe.

"I think I'm so emotionally exhausted by the murders" - Chimamanda Adichie on Police Killing in US

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Wednesday, spoke about racial issues in America and the continual reports of black people killed by police.

In her novel Americanah, her protagonist, Ifemelu, starts a blog about race in America from her perspective as a Nigerian immigrant. 

The blog, called “Raceteenth or Various Observations About American Blacks (Those Formerly Known as Negroes) by a Non-­American Black," is funny as well as insightful.

OMG! See various crimes 15 Nigerians are facing trial for in Dubai

Three Nigerians men and a woman, together with eleven other accomplices currently on the run, were charged in the Court of First Instance on Thursday, September 29th, with attacking two Pakistani men and robbing them of millions in different currencies, belonging to their employer.

The 11 others on the run, including another woman, are being accused in the same case of possessing the stolen money.  The defendants, all Nigerians are currently in detention.

Kevin Hart features for Ebony magazine

Kevin Hart who was recently named as the highest paid Comedian in the world features on the covers of the Men’s issue of Ebony magazine where he talked about his keys to success, his pride in being a Black man. 

He said:

Kardashian sisters rocks eye-popping outfits for Paris Fashion Week (PHOTOS)

Kim Kardashian, her husband rapper, Kanye West and sister Kourtney Kardashian, Mum Kris Jenner and her boytoy, Corey Gamble at the SS17 Off-White fashion show in Paris for the Paris Fashion Week and at the Balmain after-party on Thursday. 

Man bags death sentence for killing his girlfriend on Valentine's Day

A 33-year-old engineer who murdered his girlfriend on Valentine's Day three years ago has been sentenced to death.

High Court Judicial Commissioner Collin Lawrence Sequerah said the accused, Cheong Teik Keon, was found guilty of killing Tan Ching Chin, 24, a clerk, was accused of committing the offence against Tan at her home at No. 2703, Taman Hwa Seng, Jalan Rozhan, Alma, in Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia, at about 8.40am on Feb 14, 2013.

Zayn Malik debuts clean-shaven look

The 23-year-old singer and songwriter shared this clean-shaven snap of himself with his 14.9million Instagram followers. It seems he has grow tired of his facial hair and decided to have a clean shaved. Some of his fans don't seem pls with his new look ... 

Actually the beard gives Zayn this sexy look, Yeah, that's what I think, how about you?

So sad! 58-year-old APC agent collapses and dies during #EdoDecides

An elderly agent of the All Progressives Congress, APC, reportedly slumped and died on Wednesday, at a polling unit in Abico Market unit 10 ward eight in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. 

The deceased identified as Mr. Solomon Omorogbe, 58, left his house to his polling unit early in the morning where he was to serve as a polling agent for the just concluded gubernatorial election.

EFCC arraign two in Enugu over 1.5 Million Land Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the duo of Ugwuanwani Louis and Enudu Kenneth before Hon. Justice Dugbo-Oghoghorie of Federal High Court sitting in Enugu on a two-count charge bothering on land scam and obtaining by false pretenses.

Cristiano Ronaldo grant Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's son his wish (Photo)

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo put a smile on the face of CAF player of the year Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's son's face after he gifted him his jersey following Borussia Dortmund's 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Gender Equality bill passes second reading at the senate

The Gender Equality Opportunity (GEO) Bill which suffered major setback in March this year, passed for second reading at the senate today September 29th.

The bill which is being sponsored by Senator Biodun Olujimi, seeks to amongst other things address women's freedom of movement, female economic activity, girls' access to education, equal rights for women in marriage, divorce, property/land ownership and inheritance, appropriate measures against gender discrimination in political and public life and prohibitions of violence to women.

Buhari salutes Obaseki on Edo Election Victory

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the government and people of Edo State on the successful conclusion of the governorship election, and the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki at the polls.

The President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

Irate Youths Burnt Down Imo State General Hospital

Angry youths from restive communities of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State yesterday went wild and invaded Imo State General Hospital, Umugwuma, setting, at least, 10 vehicles ablaze as well as the state office of Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO).

According to an eye witness who narrated the incident, the youths who numbered over twenty were protesting the alleged killing of one of them by the state security outfit, Imo Network.

Actress Bimbo Thomas reveals her baby’s face and name

Bimbo Thomas is a year older today, September 29, 2016. In celebration of her day, the actress has shared a closeup shot of her little bundle of sunshine even going ahead to reveal his name too!

According to her, she has the most precious birthday gift ever in the form of a baby boy called Jayden Oluwatobiloba.

OAP Freeze calls pastor who forces tithe upon members 'Glorified Yahoo Boy'

OAP Freeze recently shared his view on the topic of pastor forcing is members to pay tithe. The controversial AOP responded to a post made by a certain lady (doublehay) who quit a church after her experience in MFM.

Read what he wrote below:

See How Video Vixen, Vera Sidika Celebrated Her Birthday On A Private Jet (Photos)

Controversial video vixen had a surprise birthday celebration on board a private jet with her faceless “bae” – the absolutely curvy socialite shared pictures of her and her bae in a private jet, getting all set for her birthday.

Delta State | Woman Reportedly Confesses To Witchcraft (Photos)

Comr Okiemute Blessing Ability, has shared the alleged confession of an alleged ‘witch‘ who was caught in Delta State on his Facebook Page.

Blessing shared the story both yesterday and today. According to him, the witch was caught as she was on a mission to cause misfortune in a certain location… Read below:

“True life confession!!!

Countdown To The Biggest Film Festival In Lagos!

It's one day to the biggest independent film festival in Lagos!

The 6th edition of Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival themed “Music makes the people…" is set to take place tomorrow, 30th September - 2nd October 2016 at The Marquee, Federal Place Hotel Lagos.

The festival will kick off with the worldwide premiere of Toronto International Film Festival selected Green White Green by Abba Makama followed by a line up of other exciting films.

Draya Michele features for ‘Vogue Brazil’ (PHOTOS)

American fashion designer and television personality, Draya Michele features for Vogue Brasil. The actress who left her role on VH1 reality series Basketball Wives LA was styled by Akix Mann and is wearing a top & skirt by Lethicia Atelier.

Rapper Jay Z wins $7million lawsuit

Rapper and businessman, Jay Z has won a lawsuit centered around his logo.

New York clothing designer Dwayne Walker had accused the music mogul of breach of contract and copyright infringement.

On Monday, a US Federal Judge, Andrew Carter, dismissed the $7m lawsuit which claimed Walker created the logo for JayZ’s label.

Rob Kardashian scared Blac Chyna will dump him for a Rapper

Rob Kardashian’s self-esteem is back at a low point thanks to his many ‘breaks’ from Blac Chyna.

According to TMZ, the couple has been fighting for ‘months’ and a lot of it has to do with Chyna’s dating history.

Sources close to the parents-to-be say Rob’s never been comfortable with aspects of Chyna’s past. For instance, we’re told he’s brought up her relationships with Tyga and Future. Our source says she had to stop listening to certain songs when Rob was around because he once told her point-blank, “You’d rather date a rapper than a fat Armenian.”

OMG! The reason this pretty Police officer was dismissed will SHOCK you... (PHOTO)

Melissa Adamson, a former police officer in Pennsylvania, lost her job after posting a Snapchat selfie showing herself in uniform and using the N-word in her caption.

According to NYDN, the pic showed Melissa Adamson, a part-time cop in McKeesport, wearing a uniform and sunglasses in a car, under the caption, “I’m the law today n—a.”

It’s unclear how the photo came to her bosses’ attention.

OMG! Cristiano Ronaldo’s £15million Private Jet Crashes

Real Madrid talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo’s £15 million private jet has been reported to have crashed.

The footballer’s jet was reported to have crashed at the airport while trying to land in Barcelona.

Jay-Z Signs Television & Movie Deal With the Weinstein Company

Rapper Jay-Z has signed a two-year overall deal with The Weinstein Company to produce both scripted and unscripted television projects and film projects. Projects under the deal are already in development and will be announced in the coming weeks.

via THR:

Federal Government fails to produce ex-NSA, Dasuki in court

The Federal Government has failed to produce the former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) before an Abuja High-Court for trial in the charges of money laundering and breach of trust brought against him and others since last year.

Dasuki, who was charged along with five others before Justice Peter Affen, was granted bail when he was first arraigned but re-arrested and has been in custody of the Department of the State Services (DSS) since December 2015.

Amnesty International accuses Sudan of using chemical weapons in Darfur

Sudan’s government has carried out at least 30 likely chemical weapons attacks in the Jebel Marra area of Darfur since January using what two experts concluded was a probable blister agent, Amnesty International said on Thursday.

The rights group estimated that up to 250 people may have died as a result of exposure to the chemical weapons agents.

Mesut Ozil compares Alex Iwobi to J.J Okocha and Edgar Davids

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has claimed that Super Eagles starlet Alex Iwobi possesses the qualities of Jay-Jay Okocha and Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids.

Iwobi is a nephew of former Nigeria captain Okocha, whose dazzling skills lit up Europe when he played for Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany, Paris Saint-Germain in France and Bolton in England.