Omoni Oboli goes all natural in new picture

Nollywood Actress said she is tired of rocking makeup daily and decided to go bare. The mom of three is a trained digital filmmaker at the New York Film Academy.

Is this picture really makeup free? It is hard to tell with photoshop these days! She looks beautiful anyway

Afrocandy put her legs & thighs on display in new pictures

Soft porn Actress Judith Chichi Opara Mazagwu popularly known as Afrocandy wrote She wrote "Fine Wine! Does it get better than this? Asa Baby! Nothing they can Tell me!"

Sharon Osbourne spends £230k-a-year flying her dogs first class

Popular TV Host, Sharon Osbourne reportedly flies her beloved dogs with her  splashing around £230,000 a year on first class tickets for the pampered pooches. According to MailOnline, the mum-of-three gets around stringent airline rules about pets on board, insisting the dogs are 'emotional support animals'.

Sharon has also spent a further £400 getting Pomeranians Bella and Rocky their own individual pet passports.A pal told MailOnline:

#USElection: Women rally against Trump

Crowds of women converged on Chicago’s Trump Tower Tuesday in the latest of a string of protests over Donald Trump’s incendiary comments on women, brandishing signs saying “Real men get consent” and “P*ssy grabs back.”

Protesters in Chicago and Philadelphia Tuesday, and a day earlier in New York, have been pushing back after the Republican nominee was caught, in a 2005 video, bragging that fame lets him grope women without their consent.

“Just the fact that he’s normaliSing rape culture… is not cool with us,” said Kristin Marks, one of the mostly-female crowd gathered outside skyscraper — emblazoned with Trump’s name — in downtown Chicago.

Amaechi denies visiting Justice Okoro says its false allegation

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has denied the allegation that he approached Justice of the Supreme Court, Inyang Okoro over any case.

Amaechi described the allegation by the judge as a figment of his imagination.

Justice Inyang Okoro, who is among the seven judges arrested by the Department of State Service between October 7 and 8, pointed accusing finger to the former Rivers governor, as the one who instigated his ordeal.

Presidency says Buhari’s government will never victimize anyone

The Presidency Tuesday night said that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari would never victimize anyone for whatever reason.

It, however, stated that the law must run its full course on anyone who breaks it, stressing that the current administration would never be cowed from its anti-corruption war. 

True Confession! Obanikoro says he handed the sum of $5.3 Million to Ayo Fayose

Former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro has implicated Governor Ayodele Fayose in the N4.745billion wired to a company linked to him by the Office of the National Security Adviser(ONSA) in less than 24hrs after been quizzed by EFCC, the Nation Newspaper Learnt.

The said cash was wired into the company, Sylva Mcnamara within seven months in 2014.

He said N2.23billion was transferred to Fayose out of the slush funds. 

He said out of the sum, he handed over $5,377,000 to Fayose in cash and N1.3billion was received by the governor’s associate, Mr. Abiodun Agbele. 

United States promise to repatriate Nigeria’s stolen funds

The United States will assist Nigeria to repatriate its fund stashed abroad by corrupt public office holders and politicians, its Special Representative to Muslim communities Shaarik Zafar said yesterday.

Zafar, who spoke in an interactive session with reporters in Kano, explained that the U.S. was committed to fast-tracking the process of bringing back the stolen money.

According to him, “before the stolen money could be brought back to Nigeria, certain legal procedures needed to be followed and that is what the U.S. is facilitating.’’

Senate urged Pres Buhari to issue proclamation for 2018 census

The Senate yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to issue a proclamation for the conduct of 2018 population and housing census.

It asked the President to release funds for the exercise.

The last census was held in 2006 during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration.

The United Nations (UN) advised that census be conducted every 10 years.

Nigeria's importation of toothpicks an "unpardonable sin" - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday described as “unpardonable sin”, a situation where the country imports toothpick.

He said the country did not need to import frivolities and what it could produce.

The former president, who spoke at the 23rd Annual Development Forum, organised by Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) Microfinance Bank in Abuja, expressed concern over increasing poverty in the country and inability of families to survive the harsh economy.

Reps say they will empower Nigerian Airforce to fight vandals

The House of Representatives says it is determined to ensure that laws are put in place to empower the Nigerian Air Force to fight pipeline vandalism and other socio-economic vices in the Niger Delta.

The Chairman, House Committee on Nigerian Air Force, Mr. Samson Okwu, said this on Monday when he and members of the committee visited the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, at the Government House, Yenagoa.

EFCC discovers N22m with a firm linked to Femi Fani-Kayode

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is investigating a company, ICON Environmental Cleaners, said to have link to the former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode.

A top operative of the commission, who spoke to our correspondent on Tuesday, said the operatives of the commission had traced N22m to the firm during investigation.

It was further gathered that operatives of the anti-graft agency were screening documents received from a bank to ascertain the role of one Mr. Oke in the transaction.

Full letter of Justice Okoro accusing Amaechi of trying to bribe him

Embattled Supreme Court judge, Justice John Inyang Okoro, whose home was invaded by the Department of State Services, DSS, has alleged that his travail in the hands of the operatives was in connection with alleged desire of  the Presidency and All Progressives Congress, APC, to win at all cost, election appeals in Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Abia states.

He claimed that Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi tried to bribe him to influence the judgement in favour of the APC.

INEC nominated as Best performing public institution in Nigeria

The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, has taken the lead as the best performing public institution in Nigeria with 28.6% of the total votes cast in an on-going online poll.

The poll which is tagged: Good Performance Poll for Nigerian Public Institutions is organised by African Leadership Magazine.

According to the poll results, Nigerians have faith in INEC’s ability to conduct free, fair and credible elections in the country, following the just-concluded Edo state gubernatorial election which has been adjudged as free and fair, as well as the preparations for the forthcoming Ondo state gubernatorial election.

Embattled Justice Abang sacks two PDP members of House of Reps

A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Abang, has sacked two members of the House of Representatives from Enugu State.

The two sacked legislators, elected to the House on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, are Stella Ngwu representing Igbo-Etti/Uzo-Uwani Federal Constituency and Dennis Agbo representing, Igbo Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency.

Justice Okon Abang delivered separate judgments in sacking the two legislators on Friday but the enrolled orders of the court were certified on Tuesday.

How Buhari escaped death ‘by inches’ during the Biafra war

President Muhammadu Buhari missed death by a few inches during the civil war, his authorised biographer has revealed.

In the book, Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria, John Paden, a former professor of public administration at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, recounted how the young officer, who commanded a brigade during the war that lasted from 1967-1970, narrowly escaped death.

Rivers State | Police nab Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Stolen Highlander Jeep (Photos)

The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Rivers State Police Command received a complaint about the kidnap of one Sir Chief Samuel Iheanachor along Aba-Oyibgo Road on October 10, 2016. He was abducted by six armed men while he was driving his Toyota Highlander and taken to an unknown destination.

The Commissioner of Police, CP. Francis M. Odesanya, instructed a discreet investigation into the matter. The jeep was tracked along Aba Road. It was driven by Lance Corporal Abdul Yusuf ‘m’ of the 2nd Brigade and another, both wearing Army uniforms. Both suspects were arrested.

Just In: Members of Boko Haram attack military camp, kidnap soldiers

The insurgents reportedly stormed the camp on Monday, October 17, wounding 13 soldiers and taking away an unknown number of soldiers. 

According to a statement made by the army on Wednesday, October 19, an operation to get back the missing soldiers is still ongoing as the army has gone after Islamic extremists that attacked the camp. 

Monday’s attack comes a week after one faction of Boko Haram released 21 of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped from northeastern Chibok town, and as Nigeria’s government is negotiating for the release of another 83 of the girls abducted 2½ years ago. 

Buhari mourns Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Willie Ojukwu

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday commiserated with the entire Catholic family in Nigeria, particularly those in Abuja, over the passing away of Rev. Fr. Willie Ojukwu.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President sent condolences to the family, friends and close associates of the priest who died on Sunday in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Justice Ofili ignores EFCC invitation

Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, justice of the federal high court, Lagos, on Tuesday, failed to honour an invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

But Musa Haruna Kurya, another judge of the federal high court, reported at the commission’s Lagos office at 10 am on Tuesday in order to react to some findings in an ongoing investigation.

EFCC seeks legal right to have share from recovered loot

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged a review of Nigerian laws to enable anti-graft agencies in the country retain a percentage of the loot recovered to fund their operations.

The Acting Chairman of the commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, made the request at the national anti-corruption conference organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption and the National Assembly in Abuja.

The conference which began Tuesday will end Wednesday.

Ohaneze youths: ‘EFCC trying to convict former first lady, Patience Jonathan, at all cost’

The youth wing of the pan-Igbo socio-political group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of persecution and trying to convict former first lady, Patience Jonathan, at all cost.

The youth group in a statement signed by its National President, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, further accused the anti-graft agency of always rushing to the media to convict suspects without thorough investigations.

Pep Guardiola’s father doesn't believe his son will return to Barcelona

Pep Guardiola’s father, Valenti, has said there is no chance his son will return to Barcelona and also ruled out the possibility of him taking the Spain job.

Guardiola started his playing career at Camp Nou and won a lot of major titles both as a player and coach, during his two decades with the club.

The Spaniard ended his association with the club in 2012 when he embarked on a one-year sabbatical leave from the game.

Donald Trump sends invitation to Obama's brother for final presidential debate

The final live US presidential debate is to be given extra spice after Donald Trump invited Barack Obama's half-brother along to the event.

As a Trump supporter, Malik Obama has already told US media the tycoon "can make America great again".

And in an interview with the New York Post, Malik Obama, who splits his time between Kenya and the US, said he is "excited to be at the debate".

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Nigeria’s Failed Promises

In a country enamoured of dark humour, a common greeting among the middle class now is Happy recession!"

Read OP-ED by acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie for the New York Times:

"I was 7 years old the first time I recognized political fear. My parents and their friends were talking about the government, in our living room, in our relatively big house, set on relatively wide grounds at a southeastern Nigerian university, with doors shut and no strangers present.

Robbery Suspect says He robbed to raise N45,000 surgery bill

A suspected armed robber arrested by security operatives attached to Ndiegoro Police Division in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, has said that the quest for money to pay his medical bill led him into armed robbery.

The suspect, identified as Ifeanyi Chukwundukwe, and other members of his gang allegedly robbed a betting shop (BET9JA) at No. 21, Ogechi Street, Aba on several occasions.

The 32-year-old Chukwundukwe together with one Joseph Umah, (23) and one Chijoke Godwin reportedly stole a laptop computer from the shop and sold it to one Ifeanyi Okocha at the cost of N15,000.

Late Ogoni activist Ken Saro-Wiwa son Ken Wiwa dies aged 48

Ken Wiwa, also known as Ken Saro-Wiwa, Jr, the first son of late Nigerian writer, and environmental activist, has died. The 48-year-old was a prolific journalist, author and served as an aide to former president Obasanjo, former president Yar'Adua and former President Jonathan as his Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and International Media. According to Sahara Reporters, Mr. Wiwa died today. He was aged 48.

See the $2,600 Salvatore Ferragamo Cape Aisha Buhari spotted wearing in Belgium

Wife of President Buhari, Aisha, departed for Belgium today rocking a Salvatore Ferragamo multicolored zig zag cape which goes for $2,600, that is about N1.183 million going by today's exchange rate. Some people are making a fuss over it but I find it very stylish.

Oba's Coronation: Edo declares October 20 public holiday

The Edo Government has declared Oct. 20 as public holiday in celebration of the coronation of the new Oba of Benin, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa.

Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, the Secretary to the State Government, said in a statement on Tuesday in Benin that the public holiday is in honour of Erediauwa, who will be crowned the 39th Oba of Benin.

What This! Bride Attends Her Traditional Wedding Naked (+18 Photos)

I was just surfing the net jejely and then my eyes stumbled on this post about a girl that attended her wedding naked and I was like what culture does this in Nigeria. 

Well, according to the person who posted this on twitter, the bride who is the daughter of a local chief chose to bare her breasts on her traditional wedding in consonance with the age long moribund culture of her people.