Lai Mohammed says no ransom was paid for the release of Chibok girls

Information Minister Lai Mohammed yesterday denied suggestions that a ransom of two million euro was paid by the federal government to Boko Haram for the release of the 82 girls.

In a response to a BBC report that the sect got the money as part of the deal to release the girls, Mohammed said: “apart from the five Boko Haram commanders, the exchange of which we have already made public, no other concession was made.

Gallant Troops rescue 998 persons from Boko Haram insurgents

Troops of the 3 Battalion and 22 Brigade yesterday rescued about 998 persons from Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The Nigerian Army Headquarters said the operations leading to the rescue were carried out by the troops with some civilian JTF.

Duke dumps PDP for APC

 

Ex-Minister for Tourism and Culture under President Goodluck Jonathan, Edem Duke, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Duke, from Cross River State, who registered in his Edem Odo Ward in Akpabuyo local government area yesterday, said his defection was a declaration of commitment to work in upholding the nation and broadening the scope of participation in the federal’s government.

Lanre Gentry shares photo of his new lover amidst divorce saga with Actress Mercy Aigbe

Barely a week after being released from prison, the estranged husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, Asiwaju Lanre Gentry has decided to move on with his life.

Arsenal miss out on UEFA Champions League for the first time in 21 years

Arsenal’s hope of a Champions League slot was dashed as Liverpool demolished Middlesbrough 3-0 to claim the last spot.

The gunners defeated Everton 3-1, but the result was rendered ineffective as Liverpool won their match, as Arsenal lost out of the top four which used to be their ‘birthright.’

Alexis Sanchez, Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel could all miss Saturday's Wembley clash with Premier League champions Chelsea following a desperately disappointing day for the Gunners at Emirates Stadium, despite their victory.

Courtois wins EPL Golden Glove award

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been confirmed as the winner of the Premier League Golden Glove award.

The Belgium international has kept 16 clean sheets in the top-flight as the Blues romped to their second title in three seasons.

Harry Kane wins Premier League Golden Boot

Harry Kane has won the Premier League Golden Boot for the second time, having netted 29 goals for Tottenham this season.

Kane, 23, overtook Everton’s Romelu Lukaku in the final week of the campaign thanks to a spectacular four-strike haul against Leicester in midweek and became the first player since Manchester United attacker Robin van Persie in 2012-13 to retain the prize.

North Korea fires another ballistic missile despite sanctions threats

North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Sunday, the latest in a series of launches which have sparked international condemnation and threats of tougher UN sanctions.

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson described the launch, the second in a week and the 10th this year, as “disappointing” and “disturbing,” but rejected a suggestion that the US strategy to tackle North Korea was not working.

Nothing must happen to Fani-Kayode, South/Middle Belt group replies North

Youths under the aegis of Southern and Middle Belt Allied Youths (SAMBAY) have replied their northern counterparts over the alleged threat the Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) issued against a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, warning that nothing must happen to the Ex-Minister.

A statement jointly signed by Fidelis Ujah (Middle Belt), Onyema Ukachukwu (South East) and Mustapha Olasubomi (South West) after an emergency meeting on Sunday warned that the Ex-Minister must not be intimidated for making a critique of the current All Progressives Congress, APC-led government. 

N’Golo Kante crowned Premier League Player of the Season

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been named the Premier League Player of the Season.

Kante won the most combined votes from a panel of experts, captains of Premier League clubs and a public ballot. He edged fellow nominees Eden Hazard, Cesar Azpilicueta, Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Jan Vertonghen, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to the prize. 

Juventus Clinch Serie A Title For A Record Sixth Time

Treble-chasing Juventus clinched a record sixth consecutive Serie A title thanks to victory over lowly Crotone.

Mario Mandzukic, on his 31st birthday, turned home Juan Cuadrado’s cross from close range to give the perennial champions an early lead.

Aww! Nigerian man rewards carpenter who helped him in University 20 years ago

A Nigerian man, a graduate of Abia State University, ABSU, paid a 20-year-old debt to a carpenter who helped him 20-years ago while he was still in school

PAYING A 20-YEAR-OLD DEBT

Beverly Osu finally addresses lesbianism issues

Former Big Brother Africa Housemate, Beverly Osu has finally had the time to respond to rumors that she’s in a same-sex relationship. (Miss It, Read Here)

The model who says she hardly responds to rumours as she’s way too busy for that has said the clips where she was pictured kissing another lady was from a video clip.

“I spoke to my mother the day she died” - Moji Olaiya’s daughter reveals

Very Popular Nollywood Yoruba Actress, Moji Olaiya died in Canada, just two months after she delivered a baby daughter.

Sunday Scoop reports that the actress’ first daughter, 20-year-old Adunoluwa, was expectedly badly shaken upon hearing the news of her mother’s death.

Singer Reekado Banks acquires Brand New Lexus Car for N6m

Mavin Records Artiste, Reekado Banks has just acquired for himself a brand new multi-million naira car, a 2010 Lexus sc430 convertible.

The brand new car is valued at 6 million naira. His Elder Brother who also doubles as his manager, Temi announced the goods news on Social Media.

Pls Help! I'm about to marry my very rich boyfriend who cheats and gave me STDs

 

A young lady who has been branded as mentally deranged by those guys at yabaleftonline, has revealed her experience with her boyfriend, who she is about to marry.

In a post shared by a relationship page on Instagram, the lady reveals she’s dating a very rich Nigerian Guy who is bad in bed, who beats her a lot, who cheats a lot and has infected her with STDs a couple of time… But still, she’s set to marry him.

TBoss blows hot says “anyone cursing my mother will never be a parent”

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and second runner-up, Tokunbo Idowu, TBoss, has lashed out at a follower who slammed her mum on Mother’s day last Sunday. Firing back via a clip yesterday, Tboss cursed those cursing her mother.

The ex-reality show housemate took to an Instagram live video, where she declared that those cursing her mum “will never be a parent”.

Woman says God approves of her sleeping with her brother because it's not a choice to be incestsexual

A Twitter user called Nicky has revealed that she is in a romantic relationship with her brother, Aryan. She went on to create a thread to explain why it's OK to engage in incest. One of the reasons she gave is that 'God approves of it' and also, that people who are incestsexual have no control over it, the same way one doesn't choose to be gay.

Jeez! See what wrong administration of drugs by Nurse did to a 13-year-old Student

A 13-year-old student of the Command Secondary School in Suleja has been left with horrific burns after he was administered wrong medication by a nurse at the school clinic.

According to Online media, Sahara Reporters, the incident occurred on April 30 when the student sought medical treatment for having high body temperature. After the drugs were administered to the student, he began to develop rashes all over his body. He also noticed that his lips were swollen and his eyes were red. The situation worsened when the nurse abandoned him at the school’s clinic for three days without making an effort to ameliorate his condition.

Female student of LASPOTECH, Damilola Adegoke, commits suicide

Lagos State Polytechnic student, Damilola Adegoke, reportedly committed suicide on Tuesday after drinking an insecticide, Sniper. It is not certain what led her to take her own life.

The remains of Adegoke, a Business Administration student, was discovered by her mother when she came back home to find her daughter lying on the floor and the bottle of Sniper beside her.

Federal Court has order the forfeiture of N449m found in BDC shop

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N449,597,000 found in an abandoned Bureau de Change shop in Victoria Island, Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The forfeiture order was made by Justice Rilawan Aikawa following a motion on notice taken before him by the anti-graft agency.

Arsene Wenger’s future at Arsenal will be decided after FA Cup final

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, said a decision on his future at the club would be made at a board meeting after their FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27.

The Frenchman will be out of contract at the Emirates at the end of the campaign as he prepares for the final Premier League game of the season against Everton.

Israel refuses US Presidential Helicopter landing

President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned visit and speech at the ancient mountain fortress of Masada in Israel after authorities told him that he could not land his helicopter on top of the UNESCO-listed site.

Instead, Trump will now deliver a speech at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. It comes after an Israeli Air Force (IAF) regulation that prevents helicopters landing at the summit of the Masada site, according to Israel’s Channel 2 broadcaster.

Uber driver allegedly breaks passenger's phone, threatens to beat her in Lagos

An Uber driver has been called out by his passenger’s friend who claimed the driver broke his friend’s phone in an attempt to beat her.

He said trouble started when the driver asked the passenger to convert the trip to “off book” and the proposal was rejected.

Three suicide bombers detonate explosive vest at a Nigerian university

Three Suicide bombers have been confirmed dead in the early hours of Friday in Maiduguri, Borno while attempting to enter some locations in the University of Maiduguri.

The Head of Media and Public Relations of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mr Sani Datti, in a statement on Friday said that the University’s Security and Vigilantes group intercepted the suicide bombers before they could gain entrance into the University premises.

Residents mock Governor Ortom after photos of wheelbarrows he allegedly donated surfaced online

Benue state residents are taunting their state governor, Samuel Ortom, after photos of some wheelbarrows he allegedly donated to empower youths in the state, surfaced online. Although he has come out to deny having anything to do with the wheelbarrows. Facebook user, Apiah Ephraim, who shared the taunting photos wrote;

Wilfried Ndidi Named Among EPL’s Breakout Stars Of 2016/2017

Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been included in the list of the English Premier League's young breakout stars of the 2016/2017 season.

The five-man list compiled by Sky Sports was released on Friday.

Other players included are Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus, Rob Holding of Arsenal, Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford and Everton's Tom Davies.

Wike has performed wonderfully well, even Osinbajo said so - GEJ

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has praised Gov. Nyesom Wike for “delivering the dividends of democracy” to the people of Rivers.

Mr. Jonathan made the remark on Thursday in Port Harcourt while inaugurating the second Nkpogu bridge, as part of the second anniversary celebration of the Wike administration.

The former president said the performance of the governor has endeared him to the electorate.

‎Artifact Stolen From Nigeria Found In Italy

The artifact that represented goddess of fruitfulness reluctantly released by Nupe people to Niger State Museum and stolen some decades ago, has been found in Italy.‎

The Executive Director, Niger State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr Emmanuel Zhiri, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna on Thursday.

“This artifact was found in Italy recently by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Jonathan Vatsa’’, Zhiri said. He added that it would cost the state a “huge fortune,” to retrieve it.‎

Wilfried Ndidi Models New Leicester City Home Jersey For Next Season

Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was one of four players selected to model Leicester City's new home jersey for next Premier League season.

Ndidi modelled the new jersey with skipper Wes Morgan, Jamie Vardy and Kasper Schmeichel.

The new jersey which is an all-blue strip, with an increase in gold detail, will be worn for the final game of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday.