Passengers escape unhurt as tyre of Doha-bound plane burst at Lagos airport

Hundreds of passengers on Thursday escaped death when one of the tyres of a Doha-bound Qatar Airways aircraft burst while it was attempting to take-off at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

According to NAN, the incident occurred around 3pm.

One of the passengers, who spoke to reporters, said the pilot was already cleared for take-off by the air traffic controllers when they suddenly heard a loud sound.

Policemen harass youth corps member at Aso Rock gate

Police officers harassed Obasi Sunday, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, at the entrance of the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday.

The incident happened about the time when members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) staged a protest to Aso Rock.

Sunday later told journalists that he was on his way to supreme court – his place of primary assignment (PPA) – when the officers stopped him.

'See you in court' - Trump vows legal fight for travel ban

US President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed a legal fight to defend his controversial ban on travelers from seven mainly Muslim nations after a stinging defeat in federal court.

Playing in China better than sitting on the Bench in England - Rohr

Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr says the recent move of Captain John Mikel Obi as well as striker Odion Ighalo to different clubs in the Chinese Super League, CSL, is a good development.

The Franco-German noted that the transfer will positively rub off on the senior national team when the qualifiers for the AFCON 2019 and World Cup 2018 commence in June and August respectively.

He made the claim in Sagamu where he watched a Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, match between Remo Stars and Niger Tornadoes yesterday.

Nigerian Starlet Osayi-Samuel under Arsenal, Tottenham watch

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring young Nigerian forward Bright Osayi-Samuel, who plays for Blackpool in the English fourth tier.

According to the Birmingham Mail, Osayi-Samuel, 19, is also attracting interest from across England, with Everton and Championship club Aston Villa also rumoured to be monitoring his progress.

Mourinho wanted me at Manchester United – Chelsea MF, Willian

Brazilian midfielder, Willian has revealed that Jose Mourinho tried to bring him to Manchester United last summer, but insists he is happy home at Chelsea.

Mourinho resumed at Old Trafford in July, eight months after he was dismissed by Chelsea for the second time.

His dismissal followed a disastrous Premier League title defence and what technical director Michael Emenalo described as “palpable discord” between players and management.

Christianity under attack – CAN condemns DSS invitation of leaders

Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Thursday condemned the interrogation of four members of its Trust Fund by the Department of State Services, DSS.

The body said it is now obvious that “Christianity is under siege in Nigeria.”

Director of Legal and Public Affairs in CAN, Kwamkur Samuel, in Abuja said recent attacks had confirmed speculations that there were plans to turn Nigeria to an Islamic state.

His reaction follows invitation of BoT members of CAN Trust Fund who are also leaders of the National Christian Elders Forum by the DSS.

Muslim clerics commence 10-day prayer and fasting for Buhari

Some Muslims clerics in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Friday said they had commenced 10-day prayer and fasting for the health of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Malam Uma Bolori who spoke on behalf of the clerics said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri on Friday.

He said, ‘’Our prayer is what President Buhari needs from Nigerians rather rumours.

PHOTONEWS: Governor Fayose invites Pastor Joshua Iginla for special prayers

The Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, Kubwa, Abuja, Joshua Iginla, was Thursday spotted with the Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Ayodele Fayose in the state.

The cleric paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at his hometown, Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

The cleric was said to have visited to offer special prayers for Fayose and some his cabinet members and Nigeria as a whole.

Zahara and hubby, Ahmed Indimi shares loved up selfie

President Buhri's daughter,  Zahra and her hubby, Ahmed Indimi are picture perfect in new photos. They seem to be a very playful couple.

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Fight erupts in South African parliament during President Jacob Zuma's speech (Photos)

South Africa's parliament turned to a battlefield as a violent brawl erupted between MPs during President Jacob Zuma's speech.

Dressed in red the members of the opposition EFF party attempted to disrupt his speech.

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, shouted at Zuma as he attempted to deliver his State of the Nation annual address.

Malema said pointing at Zuma, who stopped reading his speech and took his seat as the house descended into a shouting match.

“I still love her.” - Husband tells court after his cheating wife seeks divorce

A 45-year-old applicant, Wahabi Sodiq, told an Igando Customary Court in a Lagos suburb on Thursday:

“I caught my wife in her shop cutting a man’s nails.”

Sodiq made the allegation while testifying in a divorce case filed by his wife, Kudirat, 44, a public bar operator, seeking dissolution of their 24-year-old marriage over threat to her life.

Nigeria celebrities shares their most embarrassing moments on Valentines Day

As we count down to another love-in-Air Valentines day, some Nigerian celebrities have spoken with SunNews and recounted their most embarrassing Valentine’s Day experiences.

See them below:

I was robbed on Val’s Day - Young6ix

It was back then in Warri, Delta State. I was robbed on Val’s Day and it was not funny but I thank God I survived.

Meet The Brave Woman Confronting Boko Haram on The Battleline

As seven abducted women and four children were being taken deeper into Sambisa forest, Aisha Bakari Gombi received a call. The voice was familiar: an army commander asking her to assemble a group of hunters to track them down.

What happened next?

The 11 had vanished earlier that day after a group of Boko Haram militants attacked their village, Daggu. Three local people were shot dead and cars, houses and food stores set ablaze.

Daggu is a half-hour drive from Chibok where more than 200 schoolgirls were abducted in April 2014. Both villages are in the region of Borno state in north-eastern Nigeria, which has become all too familiar with such attacks by the world’s deadliest terrorist group.

Actress Yvonne Nelson, Appears On BBC Live Show (Photos)

Ghanaian actress and movie producer, Yvonne Nelson, was photoed on a British Broadcasting Corporation live show yesterday, where she talked about her career, charity, dumsor in Ghana and a lot more.

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Wow! Check out This Couple’s Adam And Eve Themed Valentine Photos

Kenyan comedian, Eric Omondi and his lovely girlfriend Chantal Juliet Grazioli are so love smitten that they decided to recreate Adam & Eve in the garden of Eden to celebrate lover’s day.

This is very creative ... Continue below:

“I usually delete him off my BBM, never knew he was my husband” - Nigerian Lady shares marriage experience

A Nigerian man took to his twitter to reveal how he met his wife. He says his wife is one who usually deletes him off the Instant messaging app, BBM… and the lady in question had no idea he was going to be her husband.

He shared pictures on twitter and wrote:

U.S Federal Court Rules Against Reinstating President Trump’s Travel Ban.

U.S President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban will remain blocked this is according to a federal appeals court ruling late Thursday.

The unanimous ruling from a three-judge panel means that citizens of seven majority-Muslim countries will continue to be able to travel to the US, despite Trump’s executive order last month.

See Why Diamond Platnumz And His Baby Mama, Zari Aren’t Officially Married Yet

Ugandan media socialite Zari Hassan has revealed why she and Tanzania bongo superstar Diamond Platinumz aren’t officially married yet.

Speaking to a local Tanzanian radio station, Zari said she wants the biggest wedding affair in East Africa but first, some conditions have to be met.

Angry Mob drags woman accused of killing toddler from prison cell, throw her on bonfire (Graphic Photos)

A furious mob lynched a suspected arsonist being held in police cells - before throwing her onto a bonfire

The 30-year-old woman was being held on suspicion of causing a fire that killed a two-year-old boy in Novo Aripuana, Brazil, on Monday.A  mob of around 500 residents stormed the police station and broke down the doors of the holding cell before dragging her outside on Tuesday afternoon.

According to Daily Mirror, locals torched impounded cars to start a makeshift bonfire and pulled the woman by the hair onto the roaring flames.

Drake and Jennifer Lopez split after 2 months of dating

Mr. Lover, Lover Drake and Jennifer Lopez have split barely two months of dating.

Multiple sources confirmed to Us Weekly that their relationship “died down a bit.” Another source added that the couple is done “for now.”

We’ll challenge you in the highest court of the land - Arik Management to AMCON

The management of Arik Air on Thursday said it would challenge the taking over of the airline by the Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) in court.

Ado Sanusi, senior vice-president, Arik Air, made the disclosure at a joint news briefing with Oluseye Opasanya (SAN), the receiver-manager, and Roy Ilegbodu, airline’s technical consultant.

AMCON had taken over the airline following the huge indebtedness of the company to both local and foreign creditors.

However, Sanusi said management of the airline had been served with a valid court order empowering AMCON to take over the affairs of the airline.

Five suspects nabbed with 4 fresh human heads in Ebonyi

Five suspects including a lady were on Wednesday intercepted in a commercial vehicle along the boundary between Ebonyi and Enugu states with 4 fresh human heads.

According to reports, the suspects were intercepted during a stop and search operation conducted by the said security operatives.

Can you spot the 12 soldiers hiding in this jungle?

Photo 12 members of the Household Cavalry hiding in the jungle has got people scratching their heads.

The British Army's elite unit shared the photo on social media to show off their skills during Close Target Reconnaissance training.

Where you able to spot any? Go down below to see the answers...

Minister of Agriculture says corrupt uniformed men to blame for high cost of food items

Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has blamed rising cost of food items on corrupt practices of men of the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Army, and Nigeria Customs Service.

Ogbeh told stunned members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture that the extortionist practices of the uniformed operatives, especially at the numerous checkpoints and ports, was responsible for the acute hunger in the land, the Nation reports.

The minister who spoke at the 2017 budget defence of his ministry said

Mr Eazi gives SHOCKING reason he will be quitting music in the next THREE years

Rave of the moment artist, Mr Eazi has revealed that he will be quitting music soon; stating that he sees his singing career as a short term goal. Speaking on Nigerian TV show, Street Hop, he said

“Sincerely, I don’t plan on doing music for more than three years further,

So cute! Stephanie Linus steps out in style

One of my favorite actresses, Stephanie Linus looked gorgeous as she stepped out for Canada’s 150th-anniversary event in Lagos.

Amazing! See the transformation of young woman brought from village to town (Photos)

Indeed no woman is actually ugly! These Before & After photos of Jennipher, a contestant in Zambia's MUVI TV contest for transformation have gone viral and shows money can transform a woman's look.

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Tragic! 2-year-old Baby boy falls in fire, burns to death in rubbish heap (Photo)

A two-year-old baby boy, Lulo Patekile has died after he fell into a burning rubbish heap in South Africa.

According to iol.co.za, the two-year-old boy was playing outside with three other children when tragedy struck.

An unknown man had started a fire in a hole, and was burning some rubbish. Only for him to leave the fire unattended. Probably wanting to find out just how hot it could get, Little Lulo and his friends gathered round the already ravaging fire and fuelled it with wood and papers.

Maheeda celebrates her beautiful daughter as she turns 16

Controversial social media Nudist, Maheeda's daughter, Divine is 16-years today, and the proud mom has shared these beautiful photos.

The self-professed goddess of X shared the photos and captioned it;