Photos: Troops kill fighters, captures gun trucks Boko Haram stole from Niger Army

Troops of 8 Task Force Division, Nigerian Army, on clearance operations under the auspices of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the North East, Saturday had an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists at Chikun Gudu, northern part of Borno State.

Army spokesman, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement said during the encounter, the gallant troops neutralized quite a number of the terrorists, while others escaped with gun shot wounds.

Junaid Mohammed: Mamman Daura has been running Nigeria not Buhari

Second Republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari’s uncle, Mamman Daura, has been running the country from the background since the All Progressives’ Congress took over power in 2015.

Mohammed, who disclosed this in an interview with Nigerian Tribune, also said that it is tragic that Buhari is only comfortable with relating with people from Northern Nigeria.

Photos of 11-year-old boy allegedly brutalized and thrown out onto the streets by stepmother in Lagos

A woman has been arrested by the police for the brutal assault on her 11-year-old stepson. She reportedly threw him out of the house into the street where he was found wandering four days later.

Aww! Trending photos of a proud father and his five daughters

Check out these adorable photos of Mr Macaulay and his five pretty daughters which are currently trending online and have got lots of guys drooling.

According to Mr Macaulay:

#AMVCA2017: Stunning Photos of Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva that will melt your heart

Actors Olu Jacobs and his gorgeous wife, Ajoke Silva, moments on the red carpet were couples to behold at the 2017 AMVCA yesterday ... These two lovebirds aren't just veterans in acting but their love is just so amazing.

#AMVCA2017: Best Dress Female Celebrity

Singer and photographer Toni Tones outfit to 2017 Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards has been the talk on social media. She looks ethereal in that purple color dress.

According to her team, it took 4 months to make the dress by Yemi Shoyemi and it's completely handmade.

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#AMVCA2017: Celebrities As They Arrive At The Event

Check out stunning celebrities at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards which was held yesterday in Lagos. Here are photos of some celebrities on the red carpet:

WTH! Azealia Banks Put All Her Butt On Display at Paris Fashion Week Party (Photos)

Azealia Banks wore denim thong shorts at the HEAVENSAKE  ‘A Better High’ Awareness Performance at the American Cathedral in Paris Friday night.

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#AMVCA2017: Check out the full list of winners

The fifth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) which was held today, March 4, 2017, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos, the awards night was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and Minenhle ‘Minnie’ Dlamini. 

Below are All the Winners:

Photos: Monica Shares a Sweet Message to Bobbi Kristina on Her Would Be 24th Birthday

Monica Brown took to Instagram to remember Bobbi Kristina on what would be her 24th birthday. She captioned a few photos on Instagram including one of a handwritten note from Bobbi:

Residents bail fuel from a fallen tanker in Akwa Ibom (Photos)

Residents of Ekom Imam, Akwa Ibom trooped out in numbers to scoop fuel from a fuel tanker that fell at  Ekom Imam junction.

Federal Court Declares Free Compulsory Primary And Junior Secondary Education

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared that every Nigerian child has the constitutional right to free and compulsory primary education, and free junior secondary education.

The court, presided over by Justice John Tsoho, also declared that the federal and state governments have constitutional duties to provide adequate funds for it.

The court held that failure by any government to fund free primary and junior secondary education will constitute a breach of the constitution.

SHAME! Nigerian Lady Bemoans Poor Service at the Nigerian Embassy UK (Watch Video)

The Nigerian woman lamenting over the poor service condition at the Nigerian Embassy in the United Kingdom

A Nigerian lady has taken it upon herself to expose the poor service Nigerians living abroad are facing at the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom. She said lambasted embassy officials for the odd manner they treat Nigerians who come to process documents or perform functions there.

#Xenophobia: We Live Every Day in Fear - Nigerians in South Africa Pleads for Help

Nigerians in South Africa have lamented that the recent attacks by locals have put their lives at risk as they call for the Federal Government to intervene.

Nigerians in South Africa have called on the Federal Government to come to their aid as they now live in fear in South Africa following the outbreak of xenophobic attack.

According to The Nation, when the South Africans carried out the plot in the early hours of February 24, Nigerians, who had prepared themselves for any eventuality, were spared the loss of lives, which had been their lot in previous attacks.

Obasanjo: I was a stupid village boy who achieve greatness by accident

Ex-Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has described himself as a stupid village boy, who become what he is in life by accident.

Obasanjo who will be 80year-old on March 5, stated this during an interview with Premium Times at his Abeokuta residence recently.

Leicester City 3 Hull City 1: Riyad Mahrez magic helps Leicester fightback against Hull

Leicester continued to breathe new life into their Premier League survival bid under the guidance of Craig Shakespeare as he strengthened his claims for the manager's job with victory against relegation rivals Hull.

Shakespeare, assistant to previous boss Claudio Ranieri, has won both matches in interim charge 3-1 after his side followed up Monday's home victory over Liverpool with another three points.

Whistle-blower who exposed $229,000 fraud, sacked

As the Buhari-led administration has adopted and placed incentives for whistle blowing as a means of fighting corruption in the country, top government officials have slapped the government policy by terminating the career of an assistant director, who raised the alarm that the sum of $229,000 and N800,000 had been diverted by key officials in the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa, an agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Obama is a ‘bad, sick guy’, he tapped my phone before election – President Trump

US President Donald Trump on Saturday again exploded on Twitter and took another swipe at the former President Barack Obama, accusing him of being “a bad, (or sick) guy who wire-tapped his phones before the election.

“Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!,” he wrote. 

President Buhari: Beware the ides of March (1) by Fani-Kayode

In 44 BC the respected Roman seer and soothsayer Spurinna warned the great Consul and ruler of the Roman Empire Julius Caesar about the “ides of March”. 

He counselled him not to go out on that day because he had perceived that something terrible would happen. According to the Roman calendar the ides of March was the 15th of March. Caesar treated the prophecy and the warning with ridicule and contempt, as is often the case with most men of power, and he chose to ignore it.

Fayose to Obasanjo: Emulate Abdusalam Abubakar

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has admonished former President Olusegun Obasanjo to emulate statesmen like former Head of State, General Abdusalam Abubakar who are working diligently for the stability of the country and who do not see themselves as saints while others are devils.

Fayose, who is also the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after a visit to General Abubakar in his residence in Abuja.

Eibar 1 Real Madrid 4: Los Blancos cruised pass Los Armeros without Ronaldo or Bale

Real Madrid showed they were able to cope without Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale as they won 4-1 against Eibar on Saturday.

Two goals from Karim Benzema and one each from James Rodriguez and Marco Asensio saw Los Blancos ease to three points at the Bernabeu, with Ruben Pena scoring a consolation goal for the home side.

APC behind Sheriff's court victory, PDP alleges

Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Party, APC, masterminded the ruling of the Court of Appeal which reinstated Ali Modu Sheriff as the National Chairman of the party.

The party, which described the ruling as the handiwork of the APC to destabilize it, also declared its support for the National Caretaker Committee of the party led by Senator Ahmed Makarfi.

Toke Makinwa finally responds to Maje Ayida's Lawsuit (Watch Video)

Media personality, Toke Makinwa has finally addressed the lawsuit by her estranged husband, Maje Ayide.

Toke in her latest Vlog titled 'Daddy Issues' says her lawyers are on it and she doesn't have anything to worry about. 

Actress Awele Odita confirms relationship with man after wife called her out

Sometime in January, Lagos NURTW big wig, Koko Zaria's wife, Mumcy Aliyah sent a shoutout to Nollywood actress, Awele Odita for being allegedly pregnant for her husband.

To cute! Psqaure rock matching outfits with their kids in new photo

Psquare, Peter and Paul Okoye brothers shared this beautiful photo with their kids Andre and Aliona.

Heartbreaking story of how pastor's wife died after he refused doctors to evacuate their dead unborn baby

According to the message sent to OAP Freeze, a pastor allegedly caused the death of his wife by refusing doctors to evacuate the dead baby his wife was carrying in her womb.

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Kemi Olunloyo says she insured her voice for $6Million

Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunoyo shared the above post on her Instagram page and captioned it:

Actress Chioma Toplis brand Oge Okoye 'fake a$$ someborri'

So the drama kontinue! After Oge Okoye claimed a dog picture belonging to US reality star Kenya Moore as hers on Instagram and people can't seem to get over it! Now a colleague is calling her fake!

Oge Okoye claimed someone wanted to sell stolen puppies to her, so she used their photo - Uche Maduagwu

Nigerians just need to learn to accept their wrongs ... This story isn't adding up at all! According to Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, he just got off the phone with Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye who has been accused of stealing dogs that belongs to American actress, Kenya Moore.

Uche went on to blast Nigerians for rejecting their own and washing their dirty linens in public. He also disclosed that Kenya Moore was the lady forcing herself on Nigerian music star, D’banj.

Oge Okoye Reacts to Dog Theft Allegations

Following the allegations of stealing Kenya Moore’s dog photo and claiming the dogs as her own, Oge Okoye took to her Instagram page to react.

The Nollywood actress shared some photos of herself including a cartoon illustration of herself.