Senate bars Lottery Commission DG from office

As a result of the irregularity that surrounds the appointment of Director General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr. Adolphus Joe Ekpe, Senate on Thursday has barred him from office.

The decision which was taken through order 43 of the Senate rules by the Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan, confirmed that the DG has actually resumed office and was discharging responsibilities in that capacity.

MTN In Fresh Crisis, Fined $8.5m

Rwanda’s telecom industry regulator has fined MTN Rwanda, a division of South Africa’s MTN Group, 7 billion francs (8.5 million dollars) for running its IT services outside the country in breach of its licence.

The regulator said in a ruling posted on its website in Kigali that MTN Rwanda was hosting its IT services hub in Uganda, which it had prohibited.

Karma will catch up with you – Actress Juliet Ibrahim lash Empress Njamah over her Domestic violence comments

Ghanaian Nollywood actress, Juliet Ibrahim, has slam at her Nigeria colleague, Empress Njamah for saying women are mostly the cause of domestic violence.

Empress Njamah in an interview had said men are not always at fault and women should also learn how to help men control their anger. (Miss It? Read Here)

NYSC: 2017 Batch A Orientation course starts 23rd May

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2017 Batch A orientation course starts on Tuesday, 23rd May to Monday, 12th June, 2017 nationwide.

The NYSC further enjoined Batch A 2017 prospective corps members to start printing their call up letters and those who did not subscribe for online printing should go their institutions of graduation.

Watch footage of how a man beats his wife to a pulp in Kwara state

A woman was beaten to a pulp by her husband in Kwara state yesterday May 17th. Twitter user, M.A Olatoki shared a video of the man rushing his wife to the hospital after she fainted during the beating. He was arrested by officers of the Ganmo Police station in Ilorin.

Watch the video below:

Delta Governor, Okowa says Hausa/Fulani behind most kidnappings

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, of Delta State, has asserted that Hausa/Fulanis are responsible for most of the kidnappings recorded in his state.

Okowa made the declaration on Wednesday during a Town Hall meeting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

Sources says Donald Trump campaign had at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians

Michael Flynn and other advisers to Donald Trump’s campaign were in contact with Russian officials and others with Kremlin ties in at least 18 calls and emails, current and former U.S. officials familiar with the exchanges told Reuters.

The sources said the 18 calls and emails, took place in the last seven months of the 2016 presidential race.

Women beat men up mentally - Empress Njamah speaks on Domestic Violence

Popular Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah says it is always a man's fault when there is domestic violence in a relationship. According to her, sometimes the women torment men mentally. She said women should learn to help men manage their anger

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NSCDC arrests candidate with gun at JAMB centre

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Nasarawa State has arrested a 21-year-old suspected candidate for being in possession of firearms in one of the centres of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in the state.

Mr Bashir Lawal-Kano, the state commandant of the NSCDC, told newsmen in Lafia on Thursday that the suspect was arrested at the Nasarawa State Polytechnic centre during a search at the entrance to the hall.

European Union Bars Nigerian Airline from Its Airspace

The European Commission has barred Nigerian airline, Med-View Airlines, from operating within its airspace over safety reasons.

The airline was one of those under the EU Air Safety List Annex A, which includes all airlines banned from operating in Europe.

Celebrities pay tribute to late actress, Moji Olaiya

The tragic news broke today that Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya, the daughter of the legendary musician, Victor Olaiya, has sadly passed away. 

The 42-year-old actress who delivered a baby girl in March, died in a Canada hospital last night from possible complications from her childbirth. Celebrities have now started paying tributes to her on social media. 

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Coup bells ringing and why Nigerians must be concerned - Femi Fani-Kayode

I am very worried now. Ever since 1966 the northern ruling class has ALWAYS effected a coup d’etat whenever they feel sufficiently threatened with the loss of power.

The only time that they failed to do this, to their eternal regret, was when President Goodluck Jonathan succeeded President Umaru Yar'adua after the latter’s death in 2010.

Isiaka Adeleke's nurse says he has been administering injections on him for a long time

The nurse who allegedly administered injections on late Senator Isiaka Adeleke, Alfred Aderibigbe, has said that he has been administering injections on the late lawmaker for a long time.

Aderibigbe said this on Thursday while testifying before the coroner, as ordered by Governor Rauf Aregbesola.

West Ham, Everton, Dortmund In Race To Sign Iheanacho

West Ham has joined the race to sign Nigeria and Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho as they attempt to add pace to their squad.

Iheanacho has been the subject of a transfer from City in the summer after falling behind Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus in the Citizens' striking role.

Authorities in India nab two Nigerian involve in drug peddling, recovers 2kg heroin

Two Nigerian nationals identified as Celestine Ikeweta (37) and Edeh Sunday Chukwudi, 29, on May 17th, 2017 was arrested in Ludhiana, Delhi for supplying drugs in Punjab. In the process of their arrest, 2kg of heroin was recovered from two places in the district.

Deputy inspector general (Ludhiana range) Yurinder Singh Hayer said that during the investigation of a previous case in which an accused, Balvir Singh, was arrested with heroin, it was found that two Nigerians, residing at Vikas Puri in New Delhi, are the suppliers of the drugs.

"Crushing on this girl since 1860"- Odion Ighalo gushes over his wife, Sonia

Footballer Odion Jude Ighalo and Sonia have been married for seven years and have three kids. He shared the photo above with the caption "Crushing on this girl since 1860"

Photos: Memorial Service of #Karabo Mokoena, who was brutally murdered and burnt to death by her boyfriend in South Africa

Family, friends, and mourners gathered at Diepkloof Hall in Soweto on Wednesday for the memorial service of slain Karabo Mokoena.

The 22-year-old was found dead days after she was reported missing and her remains set alight in Lyndhurst‚ on April 29‚ allegedly by her boyfriend. 

Her family only learnt of her death last week‚ after searching for her and pleading for assistance in finding her on social media.

Suspended lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin releases new family photos

Member of the House of Reps, Abdulmumin Jibrin (currently on suspension from the house), his beautiful wife, Maryam, and children at his 40th birthday party recently. 

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Graphic Photos of PDP Ward Chairman brutally murdered in Delta State

There was pandemonium on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 when the body of Pa Agabi Egagifo was found murdered in Mereje Town, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.

According to reports, Evangelist Egagifo who moved into his new building six months ago, was hacked to death with a cutlass.

Stop giving soldiers to politicians if you must complain - Wike tells Buratai

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has told the Nigerian Army to stop allocating soldiers to politicians.

Wike stated this while reacting to a comment by Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai, that some people were approaching soldiers for political reasons.

Speaking during the flag off of the construction of the Old Aba Road by Mbano Junction in Oyigbo Local Government Area on Wednesday, the Governor said the attachment of soldiers to politicians was a threat to national security.

EU slam Facebook with 110m Euros over misleading WhatsApp data

European Union antitrust regulators on Thursday said they would fine Facebook 110 million euros (122.4 million dollars) for providing misleading information over its purchase of messaging service WhatsApp in 2014.

New set of Chibok Girl regains freedom

Another Chibok schoolgirl has regained freedom from the 3-year captivity of the recalcitrant Boko Haram sect ravaging the north-eastern part of Nigeria.

Another Chibok schoolgirl has regained her freedom from captivity.

This is coming barely two weeks after the Boko Haram sect released 82 of the girls captured in their school in 2014 in exchange for some of their members in detention.

See what UK Government has to say about coup rumours in Nigeria

The British government has warned against “non-democratic” change of government in Nigeria, amid speculations about military coup as concerns grow over President Muhammadu Buhari’s health.

“The British government believes that democracy is actually critical in Nigeria,” the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, said on Wednesday. “There are elections. If you’re not happy with your leaders then you should change your leadership through the democratic process and through elections.”

Moments fans prevent soldier from shooting AK47 after his team lost a game (Photos)

Scenes after football fans wrestling a gun from the hands of a soldier have been causing uproar after the photos captured in Uganda hit online.

The incident happened after a football game between Onduparaka and Saints. Trouble reportedly started when host Onduparaka slotted in a winner in the 95th minute.

82-year-old former minister passes exam in jail

A former minister, who is serving a 10-year jail term for corruption, has passed a school final examination at the age of 82, his son said Wednesday.

Prakash Chautala, a four-time chief minister of the northern state of Haryana, India, took the class 12 school-leaving exam conducted by India’s open schooling system at its centre in Tihar jail, said his younger son Abhay Chautala, a legislator in Haryana.

Wanputu! See how this lady packaged her 'slippers' boobs that's got everyone laughing

Please share with her boyfriend or family members!

Maria Sharapova denied French Open wild card

Maria Sharapova will not play at Roland Garros this year, after the French tennis federation denied her a wild card, FFT president Bernard Guidicelli confirmed on Tuesday.

The two-time champion only returned from a 15-month doping ban last month.

Sharapova will now miss the French Open, which she won in 2012 and 2014, for the second year in a row.

FG Decry How N1bn HIV drugs expired in storage

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has stated that $3.2m (N1.08bn) worth of HIV drugs expired in storage.

Adewole made this disclosure while delivering a speech at the ‘Dissemination Meeting of 2016 National Health Facility Survey’ in Abuja on Tuesday.

Conte, Pochettino Nominated For Premier League Manager Of The Season

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season.

The former Juventus and Italy boss led the Blues to Premier League title in his first year in English football.

Domestic Violence: Peter Okoye engage his followers who reacted to his post

Following the rate at which celebrity marriages is crashing because of accusations of domestic violence, Singer, husband, father of two, and the other half of the singing duo, Peter Okoye of Psquare in an instagram post spoke up against it.  He shared the above customized shirt and wrote;