How Jonathan started Chibok girls swap deal with Boko Haram – Sheriff’s PDP

The Ali-Modu Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed how the idea of swapping Boko Haram commanders in exchange for the Chibok girls was initiated by former President, Goodluck Jonathan in May 2014.

Deputy National Chairman of the party, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, said this during a press briefing in Abuja, on Monday.

Buhari to Senate: Doctors Will Determine When I’ll Return

President Muhammadu Buhari has informed the Senate that his length of stay in the United Kingdom will be determined by his doctors.

The President said this in a letter to the Senate, informing the lawmakers of his trip to London to see his doctors for further medical attention.

Cross River senator defects from PDP for APC

Member of the Senate representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator John Enoh, on Tuesday formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.

Nnamdi Kanu will stop his Biafra agitation if ... - Father reveals

Israel Kanu, the traditional ruler of Isiama Afaraukwu in Umuahia, Abia State, and father of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has stated that the younger Kanu will not stop his agitation until a sovereign state of Biafra is realized.

He also appealed to the Federal Government to withdraw all the charges against his son.

'The voices said kill him' - Man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump says

A man jailed after trying to assassinate Donald Trump said Tuesday that screaming voices in his head urged him to lunge for a policeman’s gun.

Michael Sandford, 21, of British origin who has a history of mental health issues, told The Sun newspaper how he feared being shot dead himself after being flattened by officers, six metres (20 feet) away from Trump who was campaigning to become US president.

Who knows the name of this animal? (See Photos)

A social media user identified simply as jdstunt, has shared some photos of a strange looking animal which was killed at their compound.

Known as a Civet, the residents who could not properly identify it, stuck to referring to it as a 'bush cat' because it was unlike any animal that they were used to seeing.

President Mugabe jet off to Singapore for health checkup

Zimbabwe’s 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe has flown to Singapore for a “routine medical check-up”, state media reported Tuesday just few hours after is Nigeria's counterpart jet off to London for a medical checkup.

“President Mugabe yesterday (Monday) left Zimbabwe for Singapore for his routine medical check-up,” The Herald newspaper reported.

SHOCKING! 16-year-old boy commits suicide after playing an online game

A sixteen-year-old teenage boy has allegedly killed himself after he reportedly played an online game that dares players to commit suicide in Nyamakima, Kamukunji area of Nairobi.

According to NairobiNews, the family of Jamie Njenga, 16, popularly known as Jamie Giggz, told the police that the Form Two student at Kirieini Secondary School in Kiambu County hanged himself on the balcony of a hotel owned by his grandfather in the city centre.

Check out The Plus-Size Male Mannequin Spotted in Benin City (Photo)

The unusual plus-size mannequin designed to suit the real body structure of human beings who are overweight has been spotted somewhere in Nigeria.

Aww! Stephanie Okereke-Linus is all shades of beauty in new photo

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke looks amazing is she share photos of herself rocking braids. The 34-years-old mother of one knows how to take a perfect selfie.

Man Narrates How He And Others Got Defrauded In Ponzi Scheme

A prosecution witness in a N6.9 million Ponzi Scheme fraud trial on Monday told an Ikeja Division of the Lagos High Court how one Darlington Agomuo, and several others were defrauded by one Chibuogum Oraelosi under the pretext that the sum will qualify them to a profitable investment under the scheme, named Convenient Options Multilevel Scheme.

Daniel Nyang, an Economic and Financial Crimes witness, said he was introduced to the scheme by one Mike Marolo.

How President Buhari can be impeached – Mike Ozekhome

Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s health challenge, an activist lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, has opined that it will be the proverbial “8th wonder of the world” for the Federal Executive Council, FEC, to remove the President using the two-third majority.

The constitutional lawyer made the declaration in a statement entitled, ‘The Legal Implications of President Buhari’s Fresh Medical Trip Abroad.’

Senator Dino Melaye authors book titled 'Antidotes for Corruption'

The senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has written a book entitled, Antidotes for Corruption The Nigerian Story.

According to a tweet and an Instagram post by him, the book will be presented to the public later this month.

Christina Milan put major cleavage on display in a beautiful Green Gown (Photos)

Hollywood actress, Christina Milian put her major cleavage on display on Monday night in Los Angeles. The singer and actress wore a low-cut green gown that showed off her cleavage at the premiere of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

Unbelievable! Enugu State University Student Wants Government to Legalise R*pe in Nigeria (Photos)

A student of Enugu State University has become the subject of bashing online after he called on the Nigerian Government to legalize r*pe. 

A student of Enugu State University (ESUT) identified as Jude Chibuike, who is an Electrical Electronic Engineering undergraduate has demanded that the President Muhamamdu Buhari-led Federal Government should legalize r*pe as some girls deserve more than that.

Housewife Sentenced to Prison for Stabbing Husband to Death Over 'Baba Ijebu' (Photo)

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday sentenced a housewife to prison for killing her husband with a kitchen knife over 'Baba Ijebu'.

A 29-year-old housewife identified as Onyinyechukwu Akunne, was on Monday, sentenced to 7-years’ imprisonment by a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, for killing her husband, Abuchi Akunne, with a kitchen knife, during an argument over Premier Lotto, popularly known as Baba Ijebu.

Man United Fan Who Died in Calabar Viewing Centre Electrocution Buried (Photos)

The little Oma Eke community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State witness a dark cloud when one of the victims of the viewing centre electrocution was laid to rest.

A 28-year-old man identified as Chukwu Ebuka Francis Ejiofor, who is one of the Manchester United fans that were electrocuted at a viewing centre at Nyangasang, Calabar Municipality on April 20th, has been finally laid to eternal rest.

Actress Patience Ozokwor To Feature In "Wedding Party 2" With Sola Sobowale

Have you seen the movie titled "The wedding"? If you have then you would know why this story is such a big deal.

Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor is looking all glammed up and lovely as she is on set for the movie "The Wedding Party 2 "today.

This will be the first time in a long while that Mrs Ozokwor was spotted with Nice makeup and jewelry especially after she became an evangelist.

OMG! See the SHOCKING reason this father hangs his 8-year-old daughter with Rope

In what has now become an act of evil, an 8-year-old girl was hung outside her home and beaten by her own father just because she tore up her parents' divorce papers. Isn't this terrible?

A dad posted this sick picture of his daughter dangling from a rope after he punished her for tearing up his divorce papers

Nigerian church vows to excommunicate corrupt members

The Enugu Diocese of the Methodist Church will henceforth excommunicate its members, who are prosecuted for corrupt practices, the archbishop of the diocese, Christopher Edeh, has said.

Mr. Edeh, who gave this caution in Enugu in his state of the nation address to the congregation at the end of the 42nd Annual Synod of the church on Sunday, said that such people were a disgrace to the body of Christ.

How T.B Joshua prophesied victory for Emmanuel Macron in French election (VIDEO)

On Sunday 7th May 2017, Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua predicted victory in the French election for Emmanuel Macron merely hours before results were officially announced declaring him the winner.

Speaking to congregants at The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), a message equally broadcast live on the popular Christian channel Emmanuel TV, Joshua declared Macron’s victory was connected to his considerate stance on immigrants and refugees.

Check out the names of the 82 Chibok schoolgirls recently released by Boko Haram

The presidency has released the names of the 82 Chibok school girls released by Boko Haram members last Saturday. Bashir Ahmad who is President Buhari's Personal Assistant on New Media published the names on twitter. 

See the list after the cut:

Barack Obama receives JFK Courage Award (Photos)

Former United States President Barack Obama returned to the spotlight last night to accept an award for political courage from the John F. Kennedy family just days after House Republicans won passage of a bill dismantling much of Obama’s signature health insurance law.

$5m suit: Apostle Suleman wants Stephanie Otobo to Confess her sins

The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, on Sunday, advised his Canada-based accuser, Stephanie Otobo, to confess her sins for the allegations levelled against him before claiming to have repented.

The cleric also demanded to see, among other things, “the explosive incontrovertible evidence” she had boasted about; the travel documents “she promised to reveal and the nude pictures she claimed to have in her possession.”

Customs Officer commits suicide in Abuja

A 44-year-old Assistant Superintendent of Customs simply identified as Christian, allegedly committed suicide in Lungu Village, Gwarinpa, Abuja. According to reports, Christian was found dead dangling from a rope in his one room apartment. He reportedly locked himself in the home and killed himself. His reason for committing suicide is yet unknown.

Yemi Osinbajo, Bukola Saraki, others bid Buhari farewell

 

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and Senate President Bukola Saraki on Sunday night paid a farewell visit to President Muhammadu Buhari who departed Abuja to London for medical check-up.

The President, who confirmed this development on his twitter handle on Sunday in Abuja, said he also received the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, in the Presidential Villa on similar mission.

Jose Mourinho says this is the first time he left Arsenal stadium and their fans didn't cry

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has reacted to his side’s defeat at the Emirate Stadium on Sunday by Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal. He noted that it was the first time he visited any Arsenal ground and left with the Gunners fans rejoicing.

Mourinho also maintained that Arsene Wenger was a big manager, adding that the record he kept against the Frenchman was not normal.

Story of release of 82 Chibok Girls part of Buhari's govt diversionary tactics - Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the report of the discovery and release of 82 additional Chibok girls from Boko Haram captivity as diversionary tactics aimed at diverting attention away from the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The governor said; What is not missing cannot be found. Despite the strenuous efforts at cover-up, discerning Nigerians understand that the stories do not add up."

Why every Nigerian is a Biafran – Pat Utomi

Political economist and former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Prof. Pat Utomi, has stated that every Nigerian in the current dispensation is a Biafran.

He further said that the Federal Government should initiate dialogue with Biafra agitators.

Prof. Utomi, who was speaking in a chat noted that Biafra is a metaphor used to describe the suffering of people in different parts of the country.

Chibok girls’ release, second-anniversary gift to Nigerians - President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday described the Saturday’s release of 82 Chibok girls by the Boko Haram sect as his administration’s pleasant second-anniversary gift to Nigerians.

Buhari said this while formally receiving the rescued girls behind closed doors at his official residence inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.