Ex-militant leader, hoodlums attack and wound protesters in Bayelsa

Some hoodlums, led by an ex-militant leader, Tuesday, harassed and wounded protesters from different parts of Niger Delta region, who stormed Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, to protest the controversial allocation by the state government of 1,200 hectares of land to Fulani herdsmen for cattle grazing.

Though the state governor, Hon Seriake Dickson, had defended the allocation, Niger Delta campaigner, Ms AnnKio Briggs, who got to Tombia Junction, the take-off point of the protest in Yenagoa before 9.00 am, was addressing the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in the area and his men on the purpose of the protest, when thugs, who seemed to have official backing, pounced on her and others.

Buhari not a killer of Christians – APC slam Fani-Kayode tells Trump to ignore his statements

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Youths Renaissance has advised US President, Donald Trump to ignore accusations that President Muhammadu Buhari is a killer of Christians.

A statement by Collins Edwin, APC Youths Renaissance criticised the reaction of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, to the phone conversation between Buhari and Trump.

APC said his allegation that President Buhari is a ‘killer of Christians’ and supporter of herdsmen which he called ‘Fulani-Terrorists’ was unfortunate.

Pep Guardiola snubs Iheanacho again, renders prayers for Jesus quick recovery

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he will “pray” for Gabriel Jesus’ quick recovery after the Brazilian striker was taken off during their 2-0 win at Bournemouth with a foot injury.

Jesus who arrived from Palmeiras last month has made an impressive start to his England stint, scoring three times already.

He, however, lasted only 15 minutes at the Vitality Stadium on Monday and was replaced by Sergio Aguero.

Donald Trump Didn’t Talk To Buhari - White House Strategist Says

A Chief White House strategist, Stephen K. Bannon has insisted that President Donald Trump did not speak with President Muhammadu Buhari as reported in Nigerian Media Stations.

Earlier when President Buhari’ s Personal Assistant on New Media, Ahmad Bashir twitted that his boss had scheduled to speak with Trump at 3:45p.m from London residence, According to THE PLAINTRUTH Bannon debunked the insinuation, saying there was nothing of such.

Ex-Ogun State governor's physically challenged son, Adebola Daniel and GF loved up in new photos

Adebola Irede Daniel is one of former Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel’s children. He was confined to a wheelchair at 5 after he was diagnosed with a rare condition with no medical clarity.

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Joseph Yobo and wife, Adaeze welcome baby girl

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo and wife, Adaeze yesterday, Monday 13th welcomed a baby girl.

The couple who already have two sons made the announcement on his Twitter page.

Say What | Prophet prays for ‘Ladies’ soap to attract men (Photos)

Controversial stylish and flamboyant Zambian Prophet, Anointed Benard, popularly known as Commander 1, last week asked his church female members to bring various soaps to church, so that the soap can be anointed by a special prayer.

Church members mostly females stormed the church with different colours and shapes, for the Prophet to pray and get it converted to supernatural soaps.

So cute! Timaya's daughters rock matching outfit in new photo

Timaya's baby mama, Barbara shared the beautiful photo of their daughters, Emmanuella and Grace.

Hilarious! See Single Nigerian lady's prayer for #Valentine's day

A single Nigerian lady, Akunna have said a hilarious prayer for those who have relationships and those who will celebrate Valentine.

She what she prayed for below:

Police invite SaharaReporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, again

The Nigeria police on Monday again invited the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, to a meeting on Thursday with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigations Department(SCID) in Lagos.

The invitation, which came in the form of a text message, did not disclose the purpose of the meeting. It merely invited Mr. Sowore and his colleagues to meet with the police authorities for an interview at 10a.m at the SCID headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos.

Mr. Sowore was on January 9 physically assaulted in Lagos by one Lekan Fatodu over a report by SaharaReporters detailing how Mr. Fatodu was allegedly used as a front by former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode to corner public funds through the office of the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

President Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn resigns

President Donald Trump's embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned late Monday night, following reports that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia.

Mr Flynn's departure less than one month into the Trump administration marks an extraordinarily early shakeup in the US President's senior team of advisers.

In his resignation letter, Mr Flynn said he held numerous calls with the Russian ambassador during the transition and gave "incomplete information" about those discussions to Vice-President Mike Pence.

33-year-old man rapes 70-year-old London returnee to death

A 70-year-old woman, identified simply as Mrs. Egunjobi, a London returnee, has allegedly been raped to death by a 33-year-old Dare Garuba, New Telegraph reports.

The incident occurred in Egunjobi’s shop at Mowe in Ofada-Mokolokin Local Council Development Area of Ogun State.

Witnesses yesterday said that the woman had taken two bottles of Alomo gin and became intoxicated.

When she started misbehaving, the suspect reportedly offered to lead her home so that she would not be injured.

Lol! See what someone wrote on N500 note Twitter user withdrew from an ATM

Nigerians play too much ... Twitter user shared his experience after he went to withdraw money from an ATM and discovered something strange written on the money he withdrew.

See close-up photo below:

Another Corps member dies in boat mishap in Bayelsa

According to the report, Bayelsa state NYSC member, Valentine Umeh who would have turned a year older today died few days ago because NYSC allegedly didn't provide life jackets for most corps members serving in the riverine areas of the state.

Read the report after the cut:

Nollywood comic actor Okon Lagos robbed in Warri

Popular Nollywood comi actor,  Mr Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh, who was recently appointed Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State on Ethical and Social Reorientation, was robbed on Monday in Warri, Delta State where he went to for an event.

The robbers who threatened to kill the actor, also took his phones and money. The incident got his wife disturbed and here's what she wrote on Instagram;

Secondary school student kills himself after he was told to repeat a class

A secondary school student reportedly took pesticides after he was told to repeat a class. 

Clifford Odhiambi, a form 3 student of Luora Secondary School in Homa Bay, Kenya who wanted to join the armed forces next year after his KCSE examinations, committed suicide after he was stopped from entering his new class by the school’s head of exams department, Ishmael Ngicho and head of languages, Nicholas Aswani.

Ice Prince: I cheated On Maima and we are no longer dating

Super Cool Cats Boss, Iceprince Zamani has revealed he's no longer dating his French-Ghanaian girlfriend Maima.

In an exclusive interview with LIB, the rapper revealed how growing up as an orphan helped shaped his life and made him who he is today. He also revealed he's the one with a problem in all his relationships, as he always wants to cheat.

Here are excerpts from the interview:

Aww! Daddy Showkey showers his wife with Valentine love message

Nigerian music legend, Daddy Showkey, penned down a romantic message to his wife of 23-years this valentine.

The couple started dating in 1993, had their court wedding in 2000 and he paid her bride price in 2001.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni complete move to English side, Coventry City

Super Eagles player, Yakubu Aiyegbeni is back to England after a short stay with Turkish league side, Kayserispor.  The footballer signed a deal with Coventry City until the end of the season.

Russell Slade, the club's coach who was happy with the deal, told the club's website “We’re pleased to have secured the signing of Yakubu, who brings vast experience and a terrific goal record,” 

Lewandowski admits Arsenal ‘will be a big test’ for Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has predicted a tough challenge for his side against Arsenal when they meet in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side lead the Bundesliga table by seven points after Saturday’s 2-0 win at Ingolstadt, but expect a much trickier assignment against the Gunners.

Poland international Lewandowski told his club’s official website: “The win in Ingolstadt was very important. Now we’re focused on the Champions League.

INEC says No electronic, diaspora voting in 2019 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) on Monday ruled out electronic and diaspora voting in 2019 general elections.

The electoral umpire told the Senate that until the Constitution was amended and necessary logistics put in placed, the commission cannot delve into electronic and diaspora voting.

It said that electronic and diaspora voting do not only lack constitutional backing but were also expensive to execute.

IPOB blasts Obi of Onitsha over UK envoy’s visit

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Obi of Onitsha Igwe Alfred Achebe of plan to sell Biafra out to the British government.

The IPOB, describing Achebe as an ‘anti-Biafra,’ said the visit of the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Harriet Thompson, was in line to stop the agitation of Biafra.

United Nations Security Council condemns North Korea missile launch

The United Nations Security Council has condemned North Korea’s test-firing of a new ballistic missile and urged its members to “redouble efforts” to enforce sanctions against the reclusive state.

The 15-member council met on Monday after Japan along with South Korea and the US asked for an urgent meeting.

Sunday’s launch of the Pukguksong-2 missile violated UN resolutions banning ballistic missile launches and marked a major escalation from Pyongyang’s shorter-range rocket launches.

It was also the first direct challenge to the international community since US President Donald Trump took office on January 20.

AMCON appoints KPMG to audit Arik Air

The new management of Arik Airlines has appointed international audit firm, KPMG, to undertake a forensic audit of the finances of the airline.

Part of KPMG’s mandate is to ascertain the true status of the airline’s finances.

A statement released by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Monday, said the review will among other objectives cover the position of the company’s asset and liabilities; their utilisation; recording and utilisation of loans; and propriety of third party transactions.

Other objectives of the audit exercise, according to the statement, include looking into fraud controls over Procure to Pay (PtP); agents, business partners, and financial reporting; and Arik Airline’s financial position as at January 31, 2017.

Governor Amosun: I Visited Buhari In London, But I Won’t Say Much About His Health

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, on Monday admitted he visited President Muhammadu Buhari in the United Kingdom, UK, but, said he won’t disclose any details about the President’s health.

Addressing journalists during an event at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, the state capital, the governor maintained that the President is “well and okay.”

According to Amosun, “Yes it is true I visited our president in London and he is doing fine. If you ask me pointedly whether I saw him or not, yes I did and that is the only thing that I can say. And of course you can see he is very well, he is okay. So I don’t know what else you want me to say.

Nigerian Football player slumps during Training, Dies instantly

A top Nigerian Football player reportedly slumps and die during a training session with his club.

Former Rangers Int’l player who currently plays for Nassarawa United, Henry Onweazu Obiekwu has reportedly died during a training session this morning in Nassarawa state.

Amazing! 16-year-old Boy Invents Cooking Stove Which Uses Battery, Charcoal

In yet another incredible good news which emerged online and is making rounds on social media, a very young boy has brought a solution in his state with his latest invention.

According to photos shared on Twitter by @UberNaijaFact, a 16-year-old boy simply identified as Nydson, from Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra state, has built a stove which depends on charcoal and battery.

Hoodlums set a section of Osun State High Court on Fire

A section of the Osun State High Court located in Ayeso area of Ilesha  has been set ablaze by some unknown persons, Channels Television reports.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred in the early hours on Monday, and the security officers on duty were tied up as the hoodlums tried to gain access into the premises to carry out their act.

The fire led to the destruction of valuable documents in Court One.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Folasade Odoro, who confirmed the incident, said that the police had begun investigation to nab the perpetrators of the act.

Olamide Covers Star of Tush Magazine’s Latest Issue

Tush Magazine is out with its first issue for the year 2017 featuring YBNL boss and well-celebrated artiste, Olamide as its cover page personality.

The issue which is themed “The Glory Issue” focuses on the interesting journey of Olamide’s musical career highlighting the major milestones he has attained in his quest to becoming one of Nigeria’s best artists. Tush Magazine Issue 15 is certainly a must have as there are educating and exciting articles specially tailored for your reading pleasure.

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Meet the 36-year-old Harvard-educated Heir to a $25 Billion Jewelry Empire!

Shortly after his  69-year-old father, Henry, went on leave because of an unspecified illness, Adrian Cheng, became the apparent heir to his  Billion dollar Jewelry Empire an chains of business which includes; New World Development Co. and Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

When the 36-year-old scion ultimately takes over from his father, he will be in charge of a conglomerate that controls one of the city’s biggest property developers, runs the Carlyle Hotel in New York City and operates a chain of jewelry stores that generates about 80 percent more revenue than Tiffany & Co. globally. Today, the family controls four listed companies with a total market value of more than $25 billion, as well as some that are closely held.