US embassy warns of likely Boko Haram attack in Abuja

The United States, US, Embassy in Nigeria has warned of an imminent Boko haram attack in Abuja.

The US embassy in an emergency message urged its citizen’s resident or doing business in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to be security cautious.

The mission said information available at its disposal points in the direction of Boko Haram as the possible attackers.

Paul Scholes wants Manchester United to sign Atletico’s Griezmann

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann would be a positive signing for Jose Mourinho’s side.

United have been linked with France international Griezmann, 25, for some time, and sources told ESPN in June that Mourinho was exploring the possibility of a deal.

Scholes, who spent his entire career at Old Trafford before retiring in 2013, suggested Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, may be too old to spearhead the club’s attack next season.

Ex-deputy Governor says he remain committed to Edo Project

Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Egberanmwen Odubu, has urged the people of the State to give maximum support to the new government in the State to enable it deliver dividends of democracy to the people.

Odubu who disclosed this at a grand reception in his honour by the people of Urhomehe in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the State, where he hailed from, said he remain committed to the development of the State, even when he is out of office.

FG to MDAs: Don’t reject corps members

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) not to reject corps members posted to them by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

A statement signed by the NYSC Director of Press, Mrs. Bose Aderibigbe, said the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, gave the directive in a circular sent to MDAs.

Falz is searching for a lady who use him as a case study

So a lady use Falz the bahdguy as a case study in what look like a project and Falz is now searching for the lady, does he want to sue her or reward her we will find out soon!

Sue ke, biko reward her, jare!

See the reason of Anichebe rise in form for Sunderland ... No, it is not because of DJ Cuppy

For those who thought Dj Cuppy was responsible for Anichebe's good form this season, no, it's his new workout routine

Nigerian footballer Victor Anichebe has been in immense form this season, scoring vital goals that have helped revitalize Sunderland's season after coach David Moyes switched to a 4-4-2 formation.

Injuries and poor form made his former club West Brom desert him, but this season he's been in good form and some of his fans have pointed his new relationship with Dj Cuppy, daughter to billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, as the reason for his success on the field. But, no! That's not the reason, as Anichebe has changed his workout routine with his personal trainer Nicky Holender.

Singer Di’ja talks about her secret wedding, upcoming album and Mavin new signee, Iyanya in an exclusive interview

Mavin Records Artist, Hadiza Salma Blell popularly knowns as Afro Di’ja was a guest with Linda Ikeji where she discuss her secret wedding and why she never shares photos of him online.

"It was very intimate and it was also in my home town, Kaduna, so it’s kind of hard to get people to come over there and then Kaduna is not as ‘Noisy’ as Lagos. So anything like that could be probably called low key. I just don’t translate them into being posted on my page. And I guess in the ‘Post it’ ‘Tweet it’ world; you almost kind of look abnormal if you don’t

Despicable! Newborn baby found padded in plastic bags and dumped by the roadside

A newborn baby was found abandoned by the roadside on November 22, in Pakse, Champasak, a province in southwestern Laos, near the borders with Thailand and Cambodia. The baby was stuffed into plastic bags with a rope tied tightly around its neck in suspected strangulation. The Facebook user who posted the photos didn't indicate if the baby survived.

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Police arrest two armed robbers that were part of the gang that attacked comedian Basketmouth

The Lagos State Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the robbery attack on popular comedian Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth.

On 7/9/2016, the Lagos State Command received a distress call from Basketmouth that he has been robbed at gunpoint. Subsequently the Command opened up investigation.

Moments drunken ladies offer policemen sex for freedom (Video)

Video of two Kenyan ladies that were arrested for being drunk and behaving in a disorderly manner has emerged on social media.

The video shared on Facebook by one Jacob Vikey shows the unidentified drunk ladies ranting at the police officers in Swahili, with one of them even offering sex for her freedom. She can be heard saying: 'If it’s sex you want just tell us!'

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Robbers vandalize and steal vital parts from parked cars at Orile-Iganmu, Lagos

Car owners in Orile Iganmu, Lagos woke up this morning to see their vehicles vandalized by some robbers. Vital car parts were removed from the cars affected. 

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Huh! Woman pictured breastfeeding her child while cycling

Isn't this too risky? Trending photos of a woman breastfeeding her daughter while cycling has got everyone talking.

Photos of 146 migrants including pregnant women, unaccompanied minors from Nigeria rescued in the Mediterranean Sea

Malta-based foundation, Migrant Offshore Aid Station managed to safely rescue 146 African migrants from an overcrowded rubber boat despite the rough seas and the unfavorable conditions.

Among them were 16 women, two of whom are pregnant, a child, and 27 unaccompanied minors. Most of the people rescued were coming from Nigeria and other West African countries.

Victor Moses Says Tottenham Game Will Be Tough

Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses believes that the side must be at their best if they are to record a win in Saturday’s Premier League fixture against London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

The leaders will seek to win their seventh league game in a row when they face Mauricio Pochettino’s men at Stamford Bridge.

But the Nigeria star Moses, who was voted man-of-the-match in the Blues’ 1-0 win against Middlesborough at the Riverside last weekend, is expecting a tough game against Spurs who are unbeaten in the league this season.

Dozens of Boko Haram terrorists and two vigilantes killed near Chibok

At a fierce clash near Chibok, 2 members of youth Vigilantes of Chibok Local Government Area of Borno state and scores of suspected members of dreaded Boko Haram sect were killed.

Chibok and Damboa shares local boundary, while Shawa village which is north east at the fringes of Sambisa Forest is one of the stronghold of boko haram sect who have been terrorising Chibok communities, including the recent attack on Thaimaklama village where foodstuff and livestock were looted before setting the whole village ablaze.

Sources said, during the encounter, one of the patrol vehicle of the vigilantes stepped on a planted landmines (Improvised Explosive Devices), hitherto planted by the insurgents which exploded, killing two vigilantes, with other two also injured.

NNPP candidate withdraws from Ondo Election

The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Oluwadare Bada, has withdrawn from tomorrow’s governorship election in Ondo State.

Bada made this known in a press statement he made available to journalists in Akure through the Director of Media of his Campaign Committee, Mr. Abiodun Oluwarotimi, yesterday.

Antonio Conte tells Moses to ignore Barcelona rumours

Victor Moses has been told focus on his football with Chelsea after being scouted by Barcelona since his move to right wing-back.

The Nigeria international has been a revelation for Chelsea this season after Antonio Conte switched to a 3-4-3 formation, but that has prompted rival clubs to show an interest in his services.

Conte wouldn't be drawn on whether Chelsea would be ready to offer Moses a new deal to ward off interest, but he was emphatic about his desire for his players to not lose focus during their impressive six-match winning run.

PDP suspends Sen Iyiola Omisore

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has suspended a former Deputy Governor of the state, Senator Iyiola Omisore for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities.

This suspension of Omisore and other PDP chieftains is contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed  by Chairman,  Mr. Soji Adagunodo and the Secretary, Mr. Bola Ajao.

Apart from Omisore, the Adagunodo-led executive also suspended the chairman of the other faction of the party, Dr. Bayo Faforiji;  Bunmi Jenyo;  Chief Ojo Williams and  Bade Falade for the same offence.

EFCC gives reasons why they can't release Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia now

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has disclosed why Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia should remain in custody.

The EFCC urged a Federal High Court in Lagos to refuse an application by the embattled Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia seeking immediate release from the EFCC custody.

Ofili-Ajumogobia has been in EFCC custody since November 8.

The EFCC arrested her while probing the source of about $793,800, which the EFCC claimed passed through her domiciliary accounts between 2012 and 2015.

'Nobody can suspend me from PDP' - Sen Kashamu

The Senator representing Ogun East District at the National Assembly, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has denied rumour of his suspension from the Peoples Democratic Party.

This denial came hours after the Ogun State chapter of the PDP had allegedly suspended him and six others for their role in the crisis that engulfed the party in Ondo State.

Pep Guardiola does not want Messi at Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has ruled out the possibility of signing Lionel Messi for Manchester City, and says he would rather the Argentine stays in Barcelona until the end of his career.

It has been reported that Messi is open to the idea of leaving Barca when his contract expires in 2018, and it is an open secret that City believe they are at the front of the queue to sign him should the opportunity ever arise.

Pls Help! I love saggy b00bs ... My GF own is firm, what's the fastest way to sag b00bs?

WTF! As in this guy is really asking how to sag boobs when people are looking for firm and stand boobs? Well as Laila Ijeoma said not everyone you see on your street is normal. What advice do you have for the guy pls?

Kanye West's kids 'think hospitalized dad is away'

Kanye West's children Saint and North don't know that their dad is in hospital. The 39-year-old singer was rushed to hospital on Monday with exhaustion and has remained in UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California, this week.

It's now being reported his three-year-old daughter North and 11-month-old son Saint - who he has with his wife Kim Kardashian West - don't know their parent is in hospital and think he is just on a trip.

Activists want US Presidential election votes’ recount

A growing number of academics and activists are calling for US authorities to fully audit or recount the 2016 presidential election vote in key battleground states, in case the results could have been skewed by foreign hackers.

The loose coalition, which is urging Hillary Clinton’s campaign to join its fight, is preparing to deliver a report detailing its concerns to congressional committee chairs and federal authorities early next week, according to two people involved.

El Hadji Diouf: Gerrard is nothing

Former Liverpool striker, El Hadji Diouf says club legend, Steven Gerrard is nothing, adding that he had told him so.

Diouf had previously hit out at the former Liverpool captain, claiming Italian striker, Mario Balotelli’s struggles at the club were caused by the former England captain.

Diouf again slammed his former team-mate after the Liverpool great confirmed his retirement yesterday.

Shettima says all IDP camps to be closed by May, 2017

Kashim Shettima, Governor of Borno State has disclosed that all Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps in the state would be closed down by May 29, 2017.

Shettima told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Maiduguri, the state has nearly two million displaced persons.

He said the government had placed priority on the reconstruction of communities destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents, to facilitate the return of IDPs to their towns and villages.

#OndoDecides: APC chieftain killed in Owo

A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress APC, Mr Afolabi Olaposi was reportedly killed by unknown gunmen on Thursday night in Owo.

The Party said in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Abayomi Adesanya, on Friday in Akure that Olaposi was shot dead on his way home after attending a meeting of the party in preparation for the governorship election.

A warning to INEC: Do not murder sleep in Ondo State by Fani-Kayode

Prince Adedeji Soyebi who is the INEC National Commssioner for the south west is leading the team for the Ondo state governorship election tomorrow whilst Professor Kayode Soremilekun the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye is the Returning Officer.

This is a dangerous combination. Both men are anti-PDP and Soremilekun is the same individual that was appointed as the returning officer for the Edo state 2016 governorship election. Sadly we witnessed the havoc that he caused there. We must stop those robbery operation. Ondo state is not Edo and if they rig the election there will be consequences. We must begin to learn from history.

''Burna Boy, your fada!'' - Guy slams Burnaboy for allegedly 'stealing' his artwork

A graphic designer has taken to Twitter to put music star Burnaboy on full blast after he allegedly used his art work without payment.

According to Chukwubuikem, Burnaboy's management approached his brother & his company to do full stage art work for them to use for @essencefest in Durban. After the concept document & bill was prepared & sent to Burnaboy, his management stopped picking phone calls & replying emails.

See the trending Nigerian wedding card invitations

Nigerians are becoming creative every day with their wedding ideas. First, it was pre-wedding photos, now, we are here - N500 naira note got turned into a wedding card invite.

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