Senate says Boko Haram bombing soft targets to get relevance

The Senate Committee on Army has said that the Boko Haram terrorists are seeking relevance by bombing soft targets because they have been decimated by troops.

The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. George Akume, made the remark on Thursday when he led other members of the committee on an oversight visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja.

Man smashes bank doors, vandalises vehicles claims 'God' sent him

A man who claimed that God instructed him to engage in violent conduct, went berserk on Thursday in the premises of a Sango-Ota branch of a first generation bank, smashing car windshields and glass doors.

The middle-aged man, identified as Oyediran Oladipupo, was however prevented from barging into the bank.

The development, which caused serious panic among bank customers, saw everyone scampering for safety as they mistook the incident for armed robbery.

Robbers attack Luis Figo's house, cart away with jewelries worth €500,000

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid player Luis Figo's Madrid mansion was attacked on Wednesday night while the footballer wasn't around and the robbers made away with jewellery worth €500,000 according to reports in the Spanish media.

According to top Spanish magazine, AS, who reported the story;

Kogi Government recalls suspended Head of Service, Perm Secs, others

Kogi State Government on Thursday recalled the state’s Head of Service, Moses Atakpa, and 102 Permanent Secretaries and Directors it placed on compulsory leave since February.

The state acting Head of Service , Hassanat Lawal, said in a statement in Lokoja that their recall was ordered by the state governor, Yahaya Bello.

Sokoto State | NSCDC arrest suspected fake currency agent, hoodlums

Operatives of Sokoto Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, on Thursday paraded one Collins Nzewewe for printing fake currency alongside other suspected area boys.

Collins, 42, a father of seven, who hails from Orlu village of Orlu South Local Government, Imo state, said he was brought into the trade by one Abdulaziz from Niger Republic.

Collins who lived within the metropolis said he had lived about 3 years in the state, leaving his family behind in Imo State, adding that he was only a motorcycle mechanic.

President of NBA says bad eggs in judiciary will be fished out, punished

The President of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Abubakar Mahmud, said on Thursday that the association was working towards restoring the integrity of the judiciary and legal profession.

Mr. Mahmud made this known on the sidelines of the first National Executive Committee Meeting of the Bar, held in Minna.

“We acknowledge that there are problems affecting the Nigerian society and it’s institutions, including the institution of the judiciary.

OMG! Man stabbed neighbour on his manhood in Lagos

One Obed Fwoms, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing his neighbour, Emeka Ofoke, with a knife on his manhood in Awori – Dopemu, Agege area of Lagos State.

The prosecutor, Insp Nwosu George, told the court that the accused committed the offence on November 17 at his residence.

The 32-year-old man, who is standing trial on a one-count charge of wounding and similar acts, unlawfully assaulted Ofoke by stabbing him with a knife on his manhood.

Fani-Kayode says Obasanjo showed immense courage by criticizing Buhari

A PDP chieftain, Femi Fani-Kayode has expressed delight that ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, under whose administration he served as minister of Aviation, has joined those criticizing the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Tweeting on his handle ‏@realFFK on Thursday, he stated that his former principal showed great courage by attacking the Buhari administration.

#OndoDecides: Jegede submits protest letter at INEC, calls for election postponement

Ahead of the Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, has called for the postponement of the election.

Jegede, who got his name back on the list of the candidates that would participate in the election following an order of the Supreme Court, said the list of his party agents had not been received by the Independent National Electoral Commission, adding that his faction of the party had not got a copy of the voters’ register.

Ali Modu Sheriff: I remain national chairman of PDP

Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, has insisted that he remains the national leader of the party.

Speaking with reporters on Thursday in Abuja, the former Borno State governor maintained that he remains the party’s Chairman until the Port Harcourt division of Appeal Court says otherwise.

The Abuja division of the court had yesterday affirmed the Sen. Ahmed Makrfi-led committee while describing the Sheriff’s faction of the PDP as illegal.

Super Falcons coach not happy with referee after Ghana draw

Head coach of Nigeria’s senior women national team, Florence Omagbemi, has admitted that Ghana gave her side a tough match on Wednesday at the ongoing African Women Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

The Falcons were held to a 1-1 draw in Limbe, a result which keeps them on top of Group B.

However, Omagbemi was not too pleased with some of the referee’s decisions and insists Nigeria deserved at least one penalty in the match.

#OndoDecides: Makarfi says PDP needs more time to select, screen agents

The PDP has restated its call for the extension of the Ondo governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 26, to enable it “screen and select agents for the exercise”.

The Court of Appeal, on Wednesday in Abuja, dropped the party’s candidate, Jimoh Ibrahim, and replaced him with Eyitayo Jegede, who was the flag bearer before being substituted.

The Chairman of the party’s national caretaker committee, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, has described the judgement as a “massive step forward”, but argued that the party deserved “a little more time to select its agents in the interest of fair play”.

#OndoDecides: Eyitayo Jegede speedy campaign

Following Wednesday’s Appeal Court judgment, the Eyitayo Jegede’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is rushing gubernatorial election campaigns in Ondo to beat Friday night deadline.

The Appeal Court in Abuja declared Jegede the authentic PDP candidate for the poll slated for Nov. 26.

The court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to replace Jimoh Ibrahim’s name with that of Jedege.

Bale to miss El Clasico, sidelined for up to three months with ankle injury

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale will miss next week's El Clasico against Barcelona after being ruled out up to three months with an ankle injury.

Bale sustained the injury during Madrid's 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Scans have shown that Bale has damaged the peroneal tendon in his right ankle and will be out for two to three months.

Official: Steven Gerrard announces retirement from football

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has retired, ending a 19-year playing career.

Gerrard, 36, played 710 times for the Reds, winning eight major trophies, but joined MLS side LA Galaxy in 2015.

The midfielder is England's fourth most-capped player with 114 appearances and captained the side at three of the six major tournaments he played at.

President Buhari’s welcomes Atiku to septuagenarians’ club

President Muhamamdu Buhari on Thursday said he was delighted to welcome former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to the septuagenarians’ club as he clocks 70 on Friday.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President conveyed his best wishes to Atiku in a congratulatory letter he personally signed.

Senate passes Nigerian Peace Corps Bill

The Senate on Thursday passed the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill into law, thereby giving approval for the establishment of the Nigerian Peace Corps as an agency under the Ministry of Interior.

Presenting the report of the Committee on Interior on the floor of the Senate, the committee chairman, Senator Bayero Nafada urged the Senate to support the passage of the Bill, saying “the organisation will be of great benefit to the Nigerian youths”.

I can’t do without “garri’’ and dried fish - Sen. Solomon Olamilekan

Sen. Solomon Olamilekan (Lagos West Senatorial District) on Thursday said that having soaked “garri’’ and dried fish as a meal gave him more satisfaction than any other food.

Olamilekun, a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that garri and dried fish was his favourite food.

Senate President decorates David Mark as Leader of the Decade

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, decorated the former Senate President, David Mark with the leader of the Decade award.

This was announced on Wednesday, November 23 during a National Assembly Press Corps Award in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital.

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Nigerian couple uses different types of dogs for pre-wedding shoot

Nigerian lady Christabel Ashano and her boo took the pre-wedding photo shoot to a different level. They choose to use dogs for the shoot.

But what we didn't know was the dog above wasn't the only dog used in this unique pre-wedding photoshoot. They were other dogs involved! It was a doggy affair indeed.

See the photos below:

Comedian Seyi Law wishes Tiwa Savage and Teebillz "happy wedding anniversary'

Comedian Seyi Law went on social media to wish estranged couple Tiwa Savage and Teebillz a happy wedding anniversary.

Seyi Law took to social media to share a picture of Tiwa Savage and Tiwa Billz, wishing them a happy anniversary. He also shared their picture alongside a caption that reads 

Check out this evangelism between Jehovah's Witnesses and boys in the hood

So these guys in the hood refused to go to church, but after the Jehovah's Witnesses were done whipping them in a game of b-ball, they had no choice.

See more photos from the action below:

Check out the inside of Donald Trump's extravagant 58-bedroom mansion (See photos)

The photos in this article are of the lavish mansion US President-elect Donald Trump, wife Melania and son Barron will be spending Thanksgiving in this year.

The President-elect bought the sprawling estate in Palm Beach, Florida, USA, in 1993 with then-wife Ivana, splashing out $10 million (£8 million) for it.

Haba! Prostitutes are now raping clients to make more money

'Ashewo' in some areas in Zimbabwe have reportedly become dangerous to their clients. They now team up with other male counterparts to drag clients into their rooms forcing them into sex in order to beat the hard times.

According to H-Metro, the syndicate will be roaming the area and once they pounce on their prey, the hookers offer very affordable prices before they take you to their room where they search you and force you to have sex with them for the money they would have taken.

''It's difficult'' - Mariah Carey breaks silence on split with James Packer

Mariah Carey became engaged at the start of 2016 after a whirlwind romance. 11 months later, everything crashed.

Finally on Wednesday on the Ellen Show, for the first time, Carey publicly discussed her contentious split with Australian billionaire business mogul James Packer.

The 46-year-old star admitted to Ellen Degeneres that the breakup was a ''whole friggin' thing'.

Couple welcomes twins after 12 miscarriages, 20 years of marriage in Calabar (Photos)

A Nigerian couple has welcomed a set of miracle twins after 20 years of waiting, 12 miscarriages and 9 years of pregnancy.

The incredible testimony was shared on Facebook by Winners Chapel, Calabar pastor Regis Isaac.

Pre-Shiloh Testimony @ L.F.C, Calabar: Miracle twins after 20years of waiting, 12 miscarriages and 9years of pregnancy...... God of Shiloh @ work.

Jimoh Ibrahim gave lady who asked to be his sugar baby an EPIC reply

Former PDP flag bearer and billionaire businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim had lashed out at Femi Fani-Kayode on Twitter yesterday saying:

About 10,000 Lagosians tested positive to HIV in six months – Official

No fewer than 9,579 people were tested positive for HIV of the 616,318 that attended the HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) awareness programme from January to June 2016.

Oluseyi Temowo, the Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LSACA, made this known on Wednesday in Lagos.

Mr. Temowo spoke at a news conference in Ikeja to mark the 2016 World AIDS Day with the theme: “Hands Up for #HIV Prevention’’.

Choi! Abdulmumin Jibrin shades Atiku Abubakar Presidential Ambition

Embattled House of Representative Member, Abdulmumin Jibrin took to his social media platform to indirectly threw shades at Atiku Abubakar Presidential Ambition. 

See what he wrote below: