Guardiola blames first-half flop for Champions League exit

Pep Guardiola said a lacklustre performance in the first half led to Manchester City's Champions League exit following a 3-1 second-leg loss at Monaco on Wednesday.

City led 5-3 after the first leg but trailed inside 10 minutes when Kylian Mbappe stabbed home from close range, with Fabinho levelling the scores on aggregate before the interval.

Vardy is a cheat - Sevilla´s Nasri blast Foxes striker over red card

Samir Nasri has labeled Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy a cheat after the flashpoint that saw the Sevilla midfielder sent off during Tuesday's last-16 Champions League clash at the King Power Stadium.

Goals from captain Wes Morgan and Marc Albrighton saw Leicester overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit with a stirring performance, roared on by a fervent home crowd.

Vardy's relentless running from the front set the tone for Craig Shakespeare's side and ensured it was a torrid evening for Sevilla's defence.

Monaco 3 Manchester City 1: Monaco dumps Guardiola men on away goals

Tiemoue Bakayoko dumped Manchester City out of the Champions League as a swashbuckling Monaco progressed to the quarter-finals on the away-goals rule thanks to a 3-1 win at the Stade Louis II.

Leonardo Jardim's Ligue 1 leaders attacked with the inventive verve they brought to a first-leg thriller at the Etihad Stadium but, unlike when they eventually prevailed 5-3 last month, Pep Guardiola's City failed to muster any response during a first half when they were entirely overwhelmed.

All went WRONG when BET decided to wish Olamide a happy birthday (See Details)

Yesterday, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, was the birthday of Nigerian rapper Olamide. The YBNL Baddo has received a ton of greetings from everyone today. American entertainment channel BET also decided to send their warm greetings to the top Nigerian rapper. The only problem was that their birthday shout out was totally wrong.

Nigerian Army Releases Statement Over Brutalized Ikorodu Lady, Detains 6 Soldiers

The Nigerian Army has reacted to the reports of a lady, Ruth Orji, being attacked by soldiers attached to 174 Battalion, Ikorodu, around 8:30pm on Sunday.

The woman was attacked and severely injured by soldiers in Ikorodu, Lagos State, reportedly because she challenged a soldier who slapped her brother for no reason. Ruth sued the Nigerian Army and her attackers, among other things, demanded N250m as damages.

Pastor assassinated by Unknown gunmen in Benin, Edo State

A very popular pastor, the founder and head pastor of Love Fire Ministry, a Pentecostal Church located at number 3 Ugiagbe street, off country Home Motel road, in Benin, Edo was assassinated by unknown gunmen today.

The Head of media of the church, Festus Edema, who confirmed the tragic incident to journalists, said the pastor was on his way to distribute food items to members of the church who are in need and to drop one of his members at Oko Central road, when he was shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen, who pretended to be pushing their car that broke down.

Lol! Ladies what will you do if this happens in your home?

... But this is really an expensive joke ... “Naughty boy ke“ ...

Alexx Ekubo Has a Statement of Truth For Ladies

The Nigerian actor and model took to his Instagram page to drop this epic advice with a meme of him, showing him being serious like a typical Igbo man.

“My “Facebook Husband” Is Jealous, Insecure” – Woman Tells Court

A 30-year-old housewife, Rosemary Okeke, who met her husband on Facebook, on Wednesday pleaded with an Agege Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve the about 17-month-old marriage to her “jealous” husband.

The woman, who had approached the court seeking the dissolution of the union, said her husband, Cletus, had turned her into a punching bag.

Woman brutalized by soldiers sues Nigerian Army, demands N250m

The woman who was attacked and severely injured by soldiers in Ikorodu, Lagos State has sued the Nigerian Army and her attackers. She is, among other things, demanding N250m as damages.

Ruth Orji was allegedly attacked by soldiers attached to 174 Battalion, Ikorodu, around 8:30pm on Sunday.

Images of her, showing the injuries she sustained have gone viral on the social media, sparking outrage.

Brave 4-year-old risks wolves and the subzero Siberia weather to get help for her grandmother

4-year-old Saglana Salchak has been called the bravest girl in Siberia after she walked five miles through a wolf-packed forest, across a frozen river to get help for her 60-year-old grandmother who was unconscious.

Saglana, who lives with her grandmother and blind grandfather in Tuva republic, Russia, set out with just a box of matches as temperatures dropped below 29 degrees. She walked for over three hours in the cold before she was seen by neighbours who took her to the hospital for check-up. Sadly, the grandmother she was trying to save had died of heart attack which was why she was motionless.

Mother caught on video abandoning her 2-year-old daughter in a grocery store

A woman was caught on camera entering a grocery store, Food 4 Less, in Riverside with her 2-year-old daughter. While there, the girl wandered off but the mother did not bother to seek out her child and she simply continued shopping. While shopping, someone brought the child over to her but she replied, “Oh, just leave her” and continued shopping.

OMG! Sick mother stabs her 8-months-old child in Ebonyi state (Graphic photo)

A woman has been arrested by the Ebonyi state police command after she stabbed her 8-month-old child with a kitchen knife. According to a Facebook user, Omeri Francis Nwachi who shared the story, The baby was taken to Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki with the knife stuck in his stomach. 

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Abia State | PDP chieftain formally decamps to APC

Dr. Chidi O. Ajaegbu, the former director of finance during the 2015 general election in Abia state, has decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC). Ajaegbu in a statement said he left because the structure of the party in the state lacked transparency, credible democracy and was not an all-inclusive government.

After formalising his membership at the ward level, he made it known while speaking at Umuojima-Ogbu, Osisioma local government area, Abia state.

Suspected hired assassins kill businesswoman in Edo state, two suspects arrested (Photo)

Gunmen suspected to be hired assassins shot and killed a businesswoman in Benin, Edo State. The deceased identified as Mrs Pat Oyo Omo-Osagie was trailed by her assailants to her residence located along Adesuwa road, GRA, Benin. Until her death, the middle-aged woman operated a provision/snacks store along Agenmomen road.

Nigerian Bottling Company’s Crisis Deepens As Lagos Threatens Sanction

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The crisis rocking the Nigerian Bottling Company, NBC, a manufacturer of Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite is far from being over as the Lagos State Government is threatening to sanction the soft drink giant for breaching the state’s water regulatory policy.

The government made the threat at a news conference on Wednesday in commemoration of this year’s World Water Day, with the theme: “Waste Water.” The event was attended by the State Water Regulatory Commission (LSWRC), Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) and Lagos State Waste Water Management.

Aww! Moments Crying Mother Kisses Her Daughter On The Lips At Her Wedding Ceremony (Photos)

A video footage of a crying mother kissing her daughter on the lips is currently trending online due to obvious reason. 

The newly wed bride Adesope Patrick-Okoh in a bid to console her mother who was crying profusely at her wedding ceremony -planted a kiss on her lips in front of the guests and this has got people talking.

It’s persecution by APC-led Government – Gov. Fayose on s*x scandal allegation against Apostle Suleiman

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, on Wednesday,  described the adultery allegation against Apostle Johnson Suleiman of the Omega Power Ministry by one Miss Stephanie Otobo as “high level conspiracy meant to destroy the integrity of the pastor and silence his critical and principled voice of truth and dissent in a nation fast becoming a one-party state.”

PDP Crisis: Babangida, Gov Dickson In Closed Door Meeting

Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson, and former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi met behind closed door in Minna, the Niger State capital, on Wednesday.

The meeting took place at the retired General’s Hilltop mansion.

Russian Agents Behind Yahoo Breach - U.S. Says

Marissa Mayer, Yahoo’s chief executive, in 2014, the year when millions of user accounts were compromised by hackers. Credits: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg

Federal prosecutors announced charges against four men, including two Russian intelligence agents, on Wednesday for their roles in a conspiracy that led to the 2014 theft of 500 million Yahoo accounts, one of the largest known data breaches.

The four men together face 47 criminal charges, including conspiracy, computer fraud, economic espionage, theft of trade secrets and aggravated identity theft, the Justice Department said in a news release.

#Bbnaija: Thin Tall Tony Refuses Offer Of 1 Million To Quit (Video)

In the video below, Thin Tall Tony was in a diary session where he was offered 1 million nairas to quit the house, an offer he rejected as he was confident he will win the show.

Thin tall tony is amongst those nominated for eviction, alongside Tboss, Efe, and Debbie Rise.

Photos: Authorities Destroys Mosque Which Was Converted To An Operational Base By Boko Haram In Kogi

A mosque which was overtaken by the Boko Haram terrorists group and was used as an operational base in Kogi state was today destroyed on the order of the state governor. Read below what was shared by the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor of Kogi State Petra Akinti Onyegbule.

Senate or DSS can't stop my fight against corruption - Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, has vowed to continue the fight against corruption, stressing that neither the rejection of his nomination by the Senate nor the report by the Department of State Security (DSS) that he is ‘unfit’ to head the anti-graft agency can stop him.

Magu said this when he addressed a coalition of civil society groups at the entrance to the National Assembly.

7 Healthy Ways To Fry Foods

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There has been much talk about fried foods generally being unhealthy, but we all know as Nigerians we really can’t but fry our foods from time to time. Thankfully, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares 7 ways to help make your fried foods healthier to eat. The goal here is to minimize oil absorption.

1. Choose Heart-Healthy Oil With A High Smoke Point

See The Hilarious Banner of a Church Programme That's Currently Trending (Photo)

A social media user has shared a very hilarious religious banner advertising an event to ease marital problems through spiritual means.

"Get Back Your Husband" is the theme of the weekly programme schedule for every evening by one cleric, Ufuoma Bernard of the Godist Church aka God Must Do It Ministry in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

See The DSS Report That Caused Magu's Rejection

The Nigerian Senate today rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as the substantive head of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

A report by the Department of State Security (DSS) was cited as the major reason for his rejection.

Check out stylish photos of Apostle Suleman in Washington D.C

Founder of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle John Suleman arrived Washington D.C in style for 'Help From Above' conference which started yesterday.

More photos below:

VIDEO: "Timi Dakolo Is A Lazy Artist And A Thief" Says Majek Fashek

Veteran reggae act, Majek Fashek has slammed Timi Dakolo again. Both parties have been at loggerheads after Majek Fashek and his manager accused Timi Dakolo over copyrights infringement and are threatening to sue him for the song, “Send Down The Rain“.

Although the Iyawo Mi crooner, Mr. Dakolo had provided proof of payment for using the song, Majek is still on his case.

Court Orders NAFDAC To Warn Against Drinking Fanta, Sprite With Vitamin C

A Lagos High Court sitting in the Igbosere area of Lagos Island, has ordered the National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to order the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) PLC, to put a written warning on Fanta and Sprite bottles stating that both soft drinks are poisonous, when consumed along with Vitamin C.

The court also held that NAFDAC failed Nigerians by declaring, as fit for human consumption, products discovered by tests in the United Kingdom as turning poisonous when mixed with Ascorbic Acid (popularly known as Vitamin C).

WATCH VIDEO: Boko Haram Militants Slaughter Alleged Government Spies

Boko Haram terrorist group has reportedly released a new propaganda video. The footage was released by the Abubakar Shekau faction of Boko Haram. The video which rendered in Hausa and Arabic was made with a series of footage showing Islamic priests, government officials and world leaders including a footage showing President Muhammad Buhari, Donald Trump, former US President Barack Obama and several European leaders.