Gov Peter Obi delivered a powerful presentation at the Platform (Watch Videos)

A lot of Nigerians found former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi's presentation at the Platform, an annual event on leadership, business, creativity and national empowerment, which held in Lagos Saturday, as very deep and honest. In his presentation, the former governor narrated how he was able to cut down on reckless spending when he was in office.

#NigeriaAt56: Clarion Chukwurah rock a crop top at Independence day parade in New York

The actress proudly showed off her midriff  in a crop top as she celebrated Nigeria Independence day in New York yesterday October 1st.

Police impede mum from jumping in front of train with her 9-year-old daughter

A suicidal mom, 43-year-old Gabriella Georgescu, holding her 9-year-old daughter threatened to jump in front of an oncoming subway train in Midtown, New York on Friday. According to the Police, Georgesc was raving and ranting about killing herself and her child as she stood close to the edge of the platform at 59th St. and Lexington Ave. just before 5 p.m.

Alarmed passengers and an MTA worker who heard her threats alerted the police. A plainclothes police officer arrived to find Georgescu leaning near the gap as a northbound 6 train rolled into the station, according to cops.

Watch Footage of two girls attempting to R*pe a Guy (VIDEO)

Read via Linda Ikeji:

The video is quite confusing. The two girls seemed to be forcing themselves on the guy...with one trying to get him aroused so the other one can mount him.

What Nigeria Means To Me By Reuben Abati

Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity to Former President Goodluck Jonathan write on an interesting topic, Read below:

The various reactions on Independence Day yesterday can only compel us to ask one question: what does Nigeria mean to you or me? I had written a piece on Friday, September 30, in which I advised that Nigerians should embrace hope rather than despair and that in the long run, it shall be well with our country. 

I also recommended as part of the celebration, Timi Dakolo’s soul-inspiring and masterly song, “Great Nation”, hoping that special attention will be paid to its touching lyrics. 

Wonders! After 19 daughter's, 29-year-old mom says she won't stop until she has a son

Augustina Higuera may just be 29 but she is very proud to be a mother of 14 girls! And if that wasn’t staggering enough, she beat odds of 500,000 to one to give birth to a third set of twins two months ago.

But the super mum is less thrilled that against all odds, all of her ­children are girls – and she has vowed to keep going until she has given husband Jose, 30, a son.

She said:

#NigeriaAt56: My government is working on providing solution to challenges and sufferings – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve towards providing a lasting solution to the country’s challenges.

In his State of the Nation address to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary on Saturday, Buhari stressed that there were solutions to the current woes and his government was pursuing them in earnest.

Commending Nigerians for their patience, steadfastness, and perseverance, the President said, “You know that I am trying to do the right things for our country.”

Will you take your GF back if She Cheated & Got Pregnant? Someone did!!!

This is a conversation that took place on twitter ... One user @UnoThemOnes tweeted that he has never seen a guy who forgave her girl for cheating but in a shocking response, another user @datblacboi said his ex-cheated and even got pregnant for another guy and he still forgave her and took her back. That's brave if you would ask me ... Not many guys will be able to take such decision.

Have you seen Olajumoke Independence Day Shoot? (Check Here)

TY Bello and Inspiring Model, Olajumoke team up once again to deliver this beautiful Nigeria's 56 Independence day photo.

TY shared the photo with the caption:

Too Hot! Toolz perfectly displays her curves in this hugging dress (Photos)

Delectable AOP, Toolz figures perfectly displayed in this hugging dress to the second edition of Baileys Nigeria & BellaNaija Weddings‘ Wonderland in Lagos.

The Curvy Mrs was also spotted with her husband, Noble Igwe and Basketmouth

HARD ROCK CAFE LAGOS GOES GREEN AS WE INTRODUCE OUR VEGGIE MENU ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

Hard Rock Cafe Lagos kicks off celebrations for the Vegetarian Awareness Month in October as they expand their legendary menu offerings and introduce new meatless options. On Saturday,October 1, 2016, Hard Rock Cafe Lagos along with other Hard Rock franchises around the world will begin serving the new vegetarian menu comprising of over 25 meatless options from Vegetarian Burgers, Wraps, Salads, Flatbreads and Juices, this falls on World Vegetarian Day which coincidentally is also on Independence Day.

Arsene Wenger at the perfect point for England job – FA Chief Executive

Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn believes Arsene Wenger has the “perfect” credentials to become England manager.

The governing body is looking for a new boss to step in for the disgraced Sam Allardyce, who was removed from his position on Tuesday after being embroiled in controversy surrounding third-party ownership of players.

Gareth Southgate has taken over on an interim basis but the FA are seeking a long-term candidate for the dugout.

Ahmed Musa reveals he supported Arsenal because of Kanu

Ahmed Musa reveals that he supported Arsenal while growing up because of Kanu Nwankwo.

The Nigeria international who is Leicester City record signing insists that the influence the Gunners legend was a big part of his decision to support the Emirates Stadium outfit and also to join the Foxes from CSKA Moscow.

Delta State | Fire Outbreak Razes Over 50 Tankers

Over fifty petroleum tankers have so far been destroyed in a fire outbreak at the Ekpan Tankers Park near the Warri Refinery in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

The inferno which began at about 7pm on Friday was still raging at about 10am on Saturday.

6-year-old boy dies days after South Carolina School Shooting

A 6-year-old boy who was critically wounded in a school shooting died Saturday, days after a 14-year-old boy opened fire on a school playground, authorities said.

Jacob Hall had been fighting for his life at a hospital after a bullet struck him in a main artery in his leg, causing him a major brain injury due to the loss of blood. Jacob died about 1 p.m. Saturday, and an autopsy will be done Sunday, Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore said. The hospital will release more details about his death, the coroner said.

38-year-old alleged rapist attempts suicide in court

A mild drama at the Rivers State Judiciary complex in Port Harcourt Friday when a suspect charged to court for allegedly raping his daughter tried to commit suicide within the court premises.

The 38-year old man, Ibinabo Franklin, is facing a charge of sexual assault and incest before the Port Harcourt Magistrates’ Court.

The accused who confessed of having carnal knowledge of his 17-year old daughter was remanded in prison custody by Chief Magistrate F.N. Amanze.

APC ’ll not disappoint Edo people - Gov Ajimobi congratulates Obaseki

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has assured the people of Edo State that the Governor-elect, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and the All Progressives Congress family will not betray the trust and confidence reposed in them through their mandate.

Ajimobi gave the assurance through his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, in a congratulatory message to Obaseki.

The governor applauded the Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, for entrusting the fate of the people of the state in the hands of Obaseki, whom he described as a worthy successors capable of keeping up the momentum.

Olusegun Obasanjo | We’ve not reached promised land yet at 56

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the stunted and impaired development of Nigeria, 56 years after attaining a state nationhood.

Obasanjo said Nigeria is not yet where it ought to be at 56 but expressed the hope that the sundry challenges bogging the country down would be surmounted.

He spoke on Saturday during a lecture organised by the Youth Fellowship of the Owu Baptist Church, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, as part of the church’s activities to mark Nigeria’s Independence anniversary.

Four confirmed dead in Petrol tanker explosion along Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Photo credit: Maxwell Adegbenro

According to report earlier today, four persons was confirmed dead after a Petrol tanker went up in flames along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway this afternoon.

Guys, this Pretty Lady says Condoms are for weak Niggas

I wonder what she was thinking when she made this remark. This lady says real niggas are the ones who pull out quick even before the STD notices any penetration.

Man says the 8-year-old he raped enjoyed it and he did it because he was sex-starved

A 36-year-old father of three, identified as Mr. Itorobong Iyang, told journalists yesterday that he was sex starved and drunk when he defiled his 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter.

Iyang, who lives on Oyo Road at Ajegunle area of Lagos, said he had been separated from his wife for a while.

While being paraded yesterday at the state Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, he said:

50 Nigerian Students Arrested by Turkish Government in connection to failed Coup

Reports have it that over 50 Nigerian students were yesterday apprehended in Turkey, allegedly on the orders of the Turkish government.

A source whose relative was among the detained students told ThisDay that “upon arrival at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, they were all escorted to a room and their passport confiscated by Turkish police.”

The detained Nigerians are mainly students of Fathi University, one of the private universities in Turkey. The school which is located in the metropolitan Büyükçekmece district of Istanbul, Turkey and was founded in 1996 with a relatively high rate of international students from 102 countries.

OMG! Porn video featuring Donald Trump dug out from year 2000 (Watch Video)

Republican US Presidential Asspirant, Donald Trump appeared in a softcore porn video in 2000 and the video is right now trending.

Buzzfeed obtained the video from an online adult video store called Cinema Cornucopia. It features Trump welcoming the Hugh Hefner’s Playmates to New York during a bus tour in 2000.

Ghanaian Born Soldier slams UK Military £200,0000 lawsuit for the most BIZARRE Reason (READ)

A Ghanaian-born soldier has sued the UK Ministry of Defence for £200,000, claiming he got too cold on a military exercise in Wales.

Gershon Rawlings, 33, argued that his ethnicity made him more likely to suffer than other troops.

According to the SunUK, his lawyers claim he suffered numbness and tingling in his feet after being made to sleep outdoors in a waterproof poncho.

“I Almost Cut Off My Penis So I Could Stop Being Gay” - Nigerian Man Narrates

A Nigerian gay man struggled terribly with accepting his sexual stance and at some point, he attempted chopping off his own manhood.

Ibe, revealed to NoStrings that even though many people do not know that he is gay, he feels really different and so, isolates himself.

Ibe said that he has always felt that being gay is wrong and so wishes to change. But everything worsened when he met a so called Christian prophet who convinced him that there was something special about him.

Check out these Independence wish of Nigeria's LGBT, Some will SHOCK you

Some group of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons have expressed their wishes on what they want to see, how they want to be treated, and what they want as fellow citizens of Nigeria.

NoStrings recently conducted a ‘wish hunt’ and was able to successfully extract 12 interesting wishes from LGBT Nigerians who in the process used the opportunity to express their hopes, frustrations, and desires.

Aruna Quadri gets Singapore, Sweden opponents for ITTF World Cup

Nigeria’s flagbearer in the 2016 ITTF World Cup, Aruna Quadri, was on Friday handed tough first round opponents in the shape of Singapore’s Ning Gao and Sweden’s Par Gerell

In the draw conducted in Saarbrucken, Germany, 12 players will vie for eight slots in the second round where they are expected to battle the top eight seeded players.

We must unite to rescue economy from recession – Ambode on #NigeriaAt56

As Nigeria marked its 56th Independence Anniversary, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said there was no better time for Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation’s economy from the stranglehold of recession.

Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Independence Parade held at the Police College Ground in Ikeja, said the fact that the nation has remained united despite visible challenges in the last 56 years of sovereignty was a lot to be thankful for.

Hull City 0-2 Chelsea FC: Goals from Willian & Costa sinks The Tigers

Willian and Diego Costa produced fine second-half finishes as Chelsea tasted victory for the first time in four Premier League outings with a 2-0 triumph at Hull City.

Antonio Conte's side performed fitfully in their 3-4-3 formation during the early stages and Thibaut Courtois was the busier of the two goalkeepers before the break.

Warnings from former Italy boss Conte that the 2014-15 champions could be set for another mid-table finish without improvement this season were cutting a little too close to the bone at that stage but his players showed their quality in a clinical display after half-time.

Brangelina reaches temporary divorce agreement

Hollywood power couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reached a temporary agreement over divorce terms following the initiation of a divorce process.

The couple who are in a struggle for custody of their six children has been arranged to have a temporary agreement by the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services pending a court ruling on the case.

Recall that Angelina Jolie’s divorce filing had requested for sole physical custody of the kids stating that she was not comfortable with Brad Pitt’s parenting techniques.