Japan to test mass telecommute for 2020 Olympics

Japanese commuters will be encouraged to work from home for one day in a nationwide exercise for the 2020 Olympics that authorities hope will ease congestion on roads and public transport.

Tokyo has declared July 24 exactly three years before the opening ceremony of the summer games as “Telework Day” and wants firms and government departments to let employees work remotely.

Manchester United 2 Anderlecht 1: Rashford’s Extra-Time Goal Sends United To Europa Semi-Finals

Marcus Rashford scored in extra time to send Manchester United through to the Europa League semi-finals at the expense of Anderlecht.

After the first leg ended 1-1, Henrikh Mkhitaryan put United ahead on the night and in the tie with a low drive.

Gov Fayose: 'We just keep hearing the president said this and that, where is President Buhari?'

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has questioned President Muhammadu Buhari’s persistent absence from state functions, especially the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meetings, asking whether or not the president was now governing the country by proxy. 

He said; “Every day, what we hear is President said this, President said that without seeing the President in any official function and one is prompted to ask; where is the president?”

Two Aircraft Collide At Lagos Airport

A ground collision of two aircraft belonging to Air Peace has been reported at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos state.

The incident was said to have occurred while one of the aircraft was trying to manoeuver its way out of the apron wing of the local terminal of the airport.

Terrorist kills policeman in new attack in France

An attacker with an automatic weapon opened fire on police on Paris’ iconic Champs-Elysees Thursday night, killing one officer and seriously wounding two others before police shot and killed him.

Paris police spokeswoman Johanna Primevert told The Associated Press that the attacker targeted officers guarding the area near the Franklin Roosevelt subway station at the center of the shopping avenue popular with tourists. She said he appeared to be acting alone.

Babachir, Oke should have been arrested – PDP

Senator Ahmed Markafi-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has faulted the suspension of the embattled Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal, and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Ayo Oke, insisting that the duo should have been arrested.

Whistle-Blower helps NAFDAC uncover N200 million fake products

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has uncovered fake and unregistered products valued at over N200 million. The products, confiscated through a whistle-blower’s report, were stocked in a building at 11, Omotosho Crescent, off Ewedana Street, Toll Gate, Ota in Ogun State.

Unbelievable! Mother Allegedly Abandons Her Children On A Train Because of Free Food

According to a twitter user, these small boys were seen on a train today in Kaduna. They were allegedly sent from Minna to come to Kaduna state because of "governor El-Rufai's free school feeding programme". If anyone knows their family, he or she should contact the appropriate authorities.

Former Presidential Guards Officer Dies After Suffering From Kidney Problem

A gallant army officer, Major Simi Johnson Ikea has died after suffering from kidney problem. The soldier from Ovim, Abia state who worked as a presidential guards officer during the regime of former president Goodluck Jonathan was apparently loved by many due to the touching and emotional tributes which have been flooding different social media platforms since his demise. 

LG Administrator Arrested Over Alleged Assassination Attempt On Dino Melaye

Taofiq Isah, administrator of Ijumu local government, Kogi state, has been arrested over the alleged assassination attempt on senator Dino Melaye, Wilson Inalegwu, state commissioner of police, has confirmed.

The senator’s country residence in Kogi was reportedly attacked in the early hours of Saturday, April 15. 

Vice President panel questions Magu, DSS boss, Police IG over recovered $50m

The Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo probe panel on Thursday, April 20, met with top security chiefs over the recovered Ikoyi 'loot'.

President Muhammadu Buhari had on Wednesday set up a three-man panel headed by Osinbajo to unravel the truth behind the $50 million retrieved from one of the flats in Osborne Towers, Ikoyi Lagos.

Choi! This lady spent time using powerpoint to win her crush THEN the GUY did this 😒 (Photos)

A student of the University of Minnesota, US has gotten her heart shattered to pieces after she got rejected by her crush even after building a six-point PowerPoint presentation explaining why they should date.

The lady, identified as Lizzy Fenton, built a succinct yet sophisticated argument detailing Lizzy’s proposition.

These Are top 10 ways people annoy Actor RMD on Instagram

Veteran Actor, Richard Mofe Damijo has listed 10 ways his Fans Annoy him on Instagram. In a post he shared on his official website, He said:

Governor Fayose gives Corper automatic employment for DOING THIS ...

A corper who is currently serving at the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti has gotten his story changed after he accosted the Governor of the State, Ayodele Fayose for a photograph.

Read the Report Below:

Nigerian Gay pastor, Jide Macaulay sends warning to his counterparts in Nigeria

Nigeria’s first openly gay pastor, Jide Macaulay has issued a warning to his fellow gay men in Nigeria. In a post he shared on Facebook, Jide warned all gay men to stay away from “hook ups”, as it is basically what leads to their arrest.

He wrote:

Guess Who Rosaline Meurer is allegedly Dating ... B Red!

Whenever you hear the name Rosaline Meurer your thought should be channeled to the lady who wrecked Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh's marriage to Churchill. You should have heard or read about it anyway today is not the day to talk about that.

There is a new development, which is assuming the actress might just be innocent of the accusation that claimed she broke to the home of Tonto Dikeh.

More than 7m PVCs are yet to be collected - INEC boss reveals

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Boss, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has lamented that there were over seven million uncollected Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, across the country, saying it posed a challenge to future elections.

He said this, yesterday, at a one-day CSO strategy meeting to review elections in Nigeria post 2015, in Lagos.

How Militant group killed eight pirates, kidnappers in Bayelsa

The Niger Delta Revolutionary Council, NDRC, a militant group in the Niger Delta region, clashed with a gang of sea pirates and kidnappers at Azuzuama, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, leaving eight leaders of the pirates, including the leader, “General Thunder,” dead.

The group claimed that its strike force invaded the den of the sea robbery gang and engaged the members in a gun battle.

Sule Lamido: Buhari’s anti-corruption war is noise

Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has described the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari as a ruse.

Speaking in an interview with the Hausa Service of the BBC, Lamido wondered how a man who worked under Sani Abacha, the late military dictator, could be talking about fighting corruption.

Abacha appointed Buhari as chairman of the then Petroleum Trust Fund, PTF.

Borno State | Three soldiers killed by Boko haram IED

Not less than three soldiers have been killed by an Improvised Explosive Device planted by Boko Haram insurgents. The soldiers were attached to the 82 Division Task Force Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Borno.

According to reports, the soldiers were on patrol along the Ngoshe-Pulka Road when the IED exploded.

Over 30 Football Fans Electrocuted At A Viewing Center In Calabar While Watching Man United Match

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A man who survived the tragic incident that led to the electrocution of over 30 people at a football viewing centre in Calabar, capital of Cross River state, has his stars to thank. Over 30 people are feared dead at a football viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River State capital on Thursday after a high tension cable fell on them.

Channels Television correspondent in Calabar reported that the live electricity cable broke from its mooring and fell on the viewers.

Outrage as Pastor burns thousands of Bibles, says they have misled his congregations (See Photos)

A Ugandan pastor has set his path of provoking Christians all over the world after he burnt thousands of bible.

According to the report, the Pastor, who is the Head pastor of House of Prayer Ministries, Kampala, Uganda ordered his members of his congregation to gather hundreds of Bible together.

Comedian I go dye supports AY over jokes made on Kemen & TBoss

Comedian I GO Dye who was one of the stand-up comedians who performed at the just concluded AY Live Easter show has come out to the defend his colleague, AY, who was called out for making jokes on the TBoss Kemen Issue.

The comedian, who showed his undying support for the winner of the reality show, Efe has insinuated that a comedian can joke on anything.. In his words;

Humblesmith receives a Pajero jeep valued at N25m from his record label

Osinachi crooner, Humblesmith has been gifted with a brand new Pajero Jeep from his record label, Ntyze Entertainment.

According to valuers, they say the jeep is valued at $60,000 which equals N25m in today's exchange rates.

See the photos below:

Gay couple on the run as 53 persons are arrested at their wedding in Zaria

A Gay wedding reportedly held in Zaria, where 53 people were arrested including young students. They were later arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court in Chediya, Zaria on Wednesday, April 19.

The wedding reportedly took place in a Zaria Motel between one Faruk and Sanusi on Saturday, April 15, where they were arrested.

#BBNaija Gifty shares Semi-Nude bathroom selfie but Nigerians are not buying it

A housemate of the just concluded Big Brother Naija, Gifty is putting all effort to become popular and in doing this she is willing to do just anything unlike her colleague, TBoss, whose controversy is flowing freely on social media.

After several failed attempt for Gifty to attain her popularity, last night, she took to her snapchat to share a semi-nude, thirsty bathroom selfie, which show off half of her naked bod.

Actor Emeka Ike defends his “even rat make babies” statement

Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike in what looks like a shade to his wife last week said “Even “rats” makes babies. a mother if farrrrr different from a wife” as a response to a fan who asked about his wife. (Miss It? Read Here)

Now the father of 5, has taken to Instagram to defend and also further explain his statement. The actor whose marriage of 17 years to Suzanne was recently dissolved said,:

Kenya Moore finally reacts to Oge Okoye’s dog theft saga

Kenya Moore in a chat with Jules Uncut has finally reacted to Oge Okoye’s dog theft allegations: “Who does that?”

Recall in March, Nollywood Actress, Oge Okoye was called out for stealing photos of Kenya Moore’s dogs by one of the latter’s Fan page. The actress claimed the dogs were hers and even went as far as naming the dogs, Rob and Rosy. (Miss It? Read Here)

Lifehacks for Couples: How to build strong and happy relationships

The psychology of the relationship between a man and a woman has always been and will be very important topic. We are all living people and we make mistakes. Large, small, minor or very significant - we commit them every day. 

Every mistake means consequences. Including for a romantic relationship. This is the way Universe is arranged.

Court orders forfeiture of N449 million found in Lagos shop

Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered the temporary forfeiture of N449, 750,000 found in an abandoned Bureau de Change shop on Victoria Island, Lagos.

He ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to advertise the order in a newspaper.

The judge said anybody interested in the money should report in court to justify ownership.