Photos: Governor Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom Slammed For Greeting A Traditional Ruler Like This

Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom state has been blasted by some Nigerians after greeting a First class ruler in the manner. The governor was pictured in a handshake with the Paramount Ruler of his Local Government Area(Onna) while putting one of his hands in his pocket.

Photos: Bosnian Man Claims To Magnet Items On His Body With 'Special Energy'

A Bosnian man claims he has an unusual ability to attach household items to his body as he radiates a 'special energy'. Nermin Halilagic, 38, from Bihac, says he can stick both metal and plastic objects to his skin without making any special preparation first.

And pictures have emerged appearing to show everyday items such as spoons, forks and knives being attached to his body.

Borno State: Suicide Bomber Attacks Residence Of CTJF Unit Chairman

A suicide bomber struck early this morning at the residence of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CTJF) unit chairman in Kaleri area of Borno state. According to the CTJF Coordinator, A.A Kalli, the chairman did not open as the bomber waited for a passerby before carrying out the mission.

Breaking: Governor Fayose Foils DSS Plan To Arrest Apostle Suleiman Over Herdsmen Comment (Photos)

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, in the early morning on Wednesday, foiled an attempt by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest Apostle Johnson Suleiman of The Omega Fire Ministries World wide in Ado Ekiti. The Pastor recently ordered his church members to kill any Fulani herdsman they see.

The Pastor who was in Ado Ekiti for a two-day crusade that was also attended by Fayose was trailed to his hotel room by the operatives of the DSS, who almost forced their way to his room but were resisted by security men of the hotel that insisted to know their mission.

Oscars apologize for Amy Adams, Tom Hanks website flub

Amy Adams and Tom Hanks weren’t nominated for Oscars Tuesday morning — but the awards show’s official website led people to believe otherwise when they mistakenly posted a nominees list that included the two actors in the Best Actor and Best Actress categories.

The live-stream announcement said Ruth Negga was nominated in the Best Actress category for her performance in Loving, but, according to screengrabs, the website replaced her name with Adams, who starred in Best Picture nominee Arrival. The website also added Hanks to the Best Actor category for his role in Sully. Both Adams and Hanks have since been removed from the official list.

Aargh! Lady gave BF 800k to travel abroad ... Guy gets there block her on all social platform

According to this twitter user, his cousin was hospitalized after the boyfriend she loaned N800k to traveled abroad blocked her on social media when he got there.

Kirsten Dunst wears the same dress 13 years later

Imagine rocking a dress you wore 13 years ago.Incredible right? Actress Kirsten Dunst rocked this white dress she wore to the 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar Party to a Chopard event in Paris..Which suits her best?

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I am a child of grace - Toke Makinwa shares powerful message

Media personality and author, Toke Makinwa shared this lovely photo with a powerful message.

She wrote:

Kidnapped Turkish School Students, Teachers Regain Freedom

The five staff and three students of the Tulip International School, located in the Isheri area of Ogun State, who were abducted from their school premises by gunmen have been released. They were released on Tuesday evening after spending 11 days in captivity.

One of the parents told Channels Television that ransom worth millions was paid through a negotiator and the gunmen gave the assurance that the victims would be released.

Just Wow! Amazing story of how a couple met on Twitter ... This is worth you time 👇👇

This is so interesting, all guys should learn to appreciate their wife like this.

Twitter user, @naijageek took out time today to appreciate his wife on Twitter and also revealed they met on the social media platform when he barely had anything. 

Read the interesting story below:

Quilox club reacts to photos of Tonto Dikeh's husband & Rosaline Meurer clubbing together

Quilox club on the 16th of January uploaded photos of Tonto Dikeh's husband, Churchill and his alleged mistress, Rosaline on their Instagram page in their club.

The comment left by an Instagram user, and the fact that they posted the photos on the same day got people talking. Well, Quilox have come out to say they didn't club on the same day.

They posted the photo above and wrote;

Respect each other except she stole your man - Iheoma Nnadi advices ladies

The ex-MBGN queen who is rumoured to be pregnant for her footballer fiance Emmanuel Emenike, took to her Instagram page to pass this powerful message to ladies.

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Photo: Timaya becomes Hennessy Ambassador

Singer Timaya aka Sound Buoy, took to is social media page to announce that he has bag another endorsement. 

It is just January!!! Congratulations Egberipapa 1

Lol! Check out the 'erotic' chat between Pretty Mike and his Ex-girlfriend

Club owner, Pretty Mike just shared a private message he had with his ex-girlfriend who felt he shouldn't be using a feeding bottle when she is available.

'Our President is on Vacation' - Rugged Man writes

Rapper, Ruggedman took to his Instagram page to outline some things going on in the country while the president left for vacation.

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Trump Revives Pipeline Project Rejected by Obama

President Trump moved assertively on Tuesday to further dismantle his predecessor’s policies as he revived the Keystone XL pipeline that stirred years of debate over the balance between the nation’s energy needs and efforts to stem climate change.

Former President Barack Obama rejected the proposed 1,179-mile pipeline in 2015, arguing that it would undercut American leadership in curbing the reliance on carbon energy. Mr. Trump signed a document clearing the way to government approval of the pipeline as well as for the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota.

Igbos should have a go at the Presidency in 2019 - OBJ

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his take on an Igbo president come 2019.

Obasanjo made this on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 while while playing host to the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ogun State chapter, at his Abeokuta Hilltop residence.

Throwing his weight behind the South-East geopolitical zone, Obasanjo reportedly said he thinks the South East should also have a go at the presidency in 2019 general elections.

Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi loses father-in-law

Captain of the Super Eagles John Mikel Obi is currently mourning the death of his father-in-law Diyanchecko.

Russian millionaire, Diyanchecko who is the father of Mikel’s wife Olga died after a long-term illness.

Mr Lover, Drake enjoys dinner with mystery woman in Amsterdam (Photos)

Drake may have been dating Jennifer Lopez since December, but he was spotted enjoying the company of another pretty brunette as he went for dinner at a Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam on Monday.

He seemed in good spirits as he chatted away with his female companion. See more photos below:

Young woman shares photos of her recovery along with an inspiring message

Connie Inglis shares this inspiring and honest post about how to love your body. She shared the photo above and wrote;

"January 23rd 2016- January 23rd 2017

President Buhari Confirms Magu As EFCC Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to reconsider and confirm Ibrahim Magu as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Senate President Bukola Saraki read Mr. Buhari’s letter notifying the lawmakers of the re-nomination on Tuesday, just after the Senate returned from an executive session.

Joleon Lescott signs for Sunderland until the end of the season

Sunderland have signed former England international Joleon Lescott on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Lescott, 34, a two-time Premier League winner with Manchester City, had been a free agent since departing AEK Athens in November after less than three months at the club.

The Blacks Cats, however, have opted to sign the defender, who reunites with manager David Moyes, having played under him at Everton.

Nasarawa State | Government begins crackdown on open defecation

The Director of Public Health in the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health, Mr Ibrahim Alhassan, said on Tuesday that the ministry would sanction any resident caught engaging in open defecation.

Alhassan said that the ministry was collaborating with other agencies to enforce the law on open defecation.

He also said that the ministry would be more proactive in enforcing the law in order to promote personnel and environmental hygiene while preventing outbreak of diseases.

RCCG warns pastors and members against Ponzi schemes

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has warned its Pastors and members against using the church platform to participate in Ponzi schemes.

A memo issued by the General Secretary of the church, Pastor Johnson Odesola, to all Pastors in charge of regions and provinces, threatened disciplinary actions against defaulting members.

According to the memo, the doctrine of the church does not support get rich quick schemes.

See What They Did To This Man Who Stole Groundnut Oil

After pleading guilty to stealing, a 28-year-old man, Isamila Babalola was on Tuesday remanded in prison on the orders of an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

Babalola, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a one-count charge of stealing.

According to Prosecutor Eruada Victor, the accused committed the offence on Jan. 22 at the Sunday Market in Ogba, Lagos state.

Nude painting of South Korean president sparks outrage

A nude painting of impeached South Korean president Park Geun-Hye met a violent end at the country’s parliament Tuesday, reports said, as supporters tore the work — which evokes Edouard Manet’s Olympia off the wall and destroyed it.

The image was part of an exhibition at the National Assembly featuring works by 22 artists lampooning Park and her confidante Choi Soon-Sil, who is at the centre of the corruption scandal that led to Park’s impeachment.

In Manet’s 19th-century original, on display in the Musee d’Orsay in Paris, a naked white woman widely identified as a prostitute stares boldly out at the viewer while a black servant brings her flowers.

President Trump orders removal of Islamic symbols, practices in the White house

Obama was seen storming away from the West Wing after staffers from Donald Trump’s transition team began preparing the executive offices for the new administration. On Trump’s orders, one of Obama’s most secretive rituals is being reversed and all signs of it removed from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

For the past 8 years, to appease any Muslims working at or visiting the White House, silence has been ordered during the 5 times of Islamic prayer each day. In addition, prayer rugs and crescent moon symbols are available in several areas of the executive mansion to make Muslims more comfortable.

The administration has defended the practice by asserting that it also observes several other religious moments of silence and prayer out of respect, including a full 15 seconds for Christianity on Sunday morning while a chaplain blesses a staff breakfast.

Rooney has shut his critics up – Michael Carrick

Wayne Rooney has “shut people up over the years” on the way to becoming Manchester United’s all-time record goal scorer, Michael Carrick has said.

Rooney reached 250 career goals for United, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton’s total of 249, when he curled home a late free-kick in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Stoke City on Saturday.

Cross River: Nurses, midwives on strike over lopsided appointment

The Cross River chapter of the National Association of Nigerian nurses and midwives has embarked on an indefinite strike.

The action follows the lopsided appointment of a level 13 public health officer who is to head a primary health centre in Obudu, Calabar while level 16 and 17 officers were sidelined.

Jackie Chan collaborates with Bollywood for ‘Kung Fu Yoga’

What do you get when Hong Kong martial arts expert Jackie Chan collaborates with a host of Indian film actors? An action-adventure movie titled “Kung Fu Yoga” of course.

Screen legend Chan was in Mumbai this week to promote his latest flick a slapstick comedy by Hong Kong director Stanley Tong that also features Bollywood’s Sonu Sood.

“Kung Fu Yoga”, which is released in China this weekend and in India on February 3, centres on two professors who embark on an epic journey to find lost treasure.