Full Gist | My tussle with Dino Melaye – Remi Tinubu

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the senator representing Lagos central at the national assembly, has spoken to the Press for the first time since her rift with Senator Dino Melaye.

Speaking in an interview with The Nation, Tinubu said she never wanted to speak to the Press about the row because it happened behind closed doors.

Tinubu said she was “overwhelmed” by the extent of support she received from Nigerian women following the controversial episode with her colleague, Dino Melaye, during an executive session of the senate.

Ooni of Ife replies critics who questioned him for knelling down during a Thanksgiving Service

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has replied to critics over his statement claiming Jesus is his Father.

Recall that the Ooni’s statement had caused a major uproar on social media after the traditional ruler knelt to worship God during a thanksgiving after his coronation.

In response to critics, the Ooni in an interview with Punch said: “I will continue to do it forever and ever. Those who criticised me are ignorant of the supreme power of God Almighty before whom all kings must bow. God is the King of all kings. He appoints kings and dethrones them.

Kenya Deports Koffi Olomide for assaulting his Female Dancer

Kenyan authorities have expelled Congolese singer Koffi Olomide, a day after he was arrested for kicking one of his female dancers, his lawyer said Saturday.

"I can confirm to you that my client Koffi Olomide was expelled this morning and I have just spoken to him," Olomide's Kenyan lawyer George Wajakoyah said, adding he had landed back in Kinshasa.

The rumba singer, hugely popular across Africa, had Friday been caught on camera kicking out violently at a dancer in full view of two Kenyan policemen as he arrived at Nairobi's international airport.

Verizon to acquire Yahoo for $5bn

Verizon is set to buy Email and Internet giant Yahoo for $5bn Recode reports. The deal is said to be already complete with just teensy details left to be sorted before an announcement is made.

The move  on that is a little surprising, but continues with Verizon’s trend of being a company that is more than just a carrier.

Last year it purchased AOL for $4.4bn and now it has taken on Yahoo. Yahoo is not as expensive as the likes of Whatsapp or Linkedln which were sold for around 4 times the price of Yahoo.

Suspect Reveals Why Muslim Youths Attacked Church For Holding Service On Friday

The men of the Nigerian Police have nabbed 18 year old Abba Usman for alleged participation in the vandalisation and attack carried out on a church in Niger state on July 15, 2016.

Recall that some Muslim youths reported to be about 200 in number had attacked St. Philips Catholic Church in Suleja, Niger State

Dr Ezeife accuses Buhari of trying to push Igbos out of Nigeria

Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari hates Igbos and that he knew about this hatred a long time ago. 

The president has been criticised for many described as lopsided appointment that has largely favoured the north. 

In an interview with Vanguard, the former governor of Anambra revealed what was discussed at the Igbo peace summit in Owerri, Imo state. He said: “We discussed the problem that the South East is facing in today’s Nigeria. The problem of hatred from Mr. President.

SHOCKING | Buhari reveals 31-year-old secret about Babangida

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari said 31 years ago he was removed from office because he was planning to purge the military hierarchy of corruption.

Buhari, who has not spared the military even in his ongoing anti-corruption war, said senior military leaders, led by former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Aliyu Gusau, removed him in August 1985, to save themselves from his wrath.

SCARY | See the Gigantic snake Bayelsa Politician found at his new house

Chief Whip at Ekeremor Local Government Council, Bayelsa state, Hon Johnbull Clephas encountered this snake at the site of his new building. Describing the moment, he wrote:

Federal Government to prosecute nine Ekiti lawmakers for certificate forgery

Not less than nine members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly are set to be prosecuted by the Federal government for alleged forgery of their academic results. 

According to reports by Punch, the decision was based on an intensive investigation by Nigeria’s secret police, DSS, who had carried out the investigation into the credentials submitted by the politicians to the Independent National Electoral Commission during the last general elections.

Police nab Nigerian man for selling fake "cure for AIDS"

A man identified as Uzoma Eleazar was arrested in India, alongside three others after attempting to sell the ‘cure for AIDS’ in an online scam. 

According to reports, Uzoma tried to sell seeds which turned out to be Garcinia Kola (bitter kola), to one Indian identified as Anil Mathur, for almost N10million. 

According to Mathur, he met Uzoma on social media and formed a friendship with him. Uzoma later led him to believe he had some special seeds which were grown only in Nigeria, with benefits including a cure for cough and AIDS. Uzoma also led him to believe there was lots of profit to be made from selling the cure for AIDS. 

Wizkid and his Rumoured Girlfriend, Justin Skye love up on social media

After his performance at One Africa Music Fest, everyone was talking about Wizkid and his supposed new flame, Justin Skye.

Justin Skye took over Wizkid’s snapchat during his One Africa Music Fest concert posting lots love up messages. Two of them set the ball rolling on the rumours about their relationship with their cryptic messages

Unknown Gunmen kidnapped RCCG Pastor during service in Lagos

Gunmen have whisked away a pastor with Redeemed Christian Church of God at Santos bus stop in the Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Sunday, July 24. 

According to reports, the pastor, simply identified as Bajomo was abducted around 7am while preparing for a workers’ meeting. 

A witness,  identified as Esther, said the gunmen wore attractive clothes as if they had come for the church service. 

(Graphic Photos) Troops kill two Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Sunday killed two Boko Haram terrorists during its clearance operation in Musafanari, Borno State.

Disclosing this in a statement, the Army’s acting spokesperson, Col Sani Usman said the terrorists were gunned down while trying to “cross into Sambisa forest from Komala and Musafanari axis” of the state.

Imo State: INEC declares Imo North rerun election inconclusive

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the result of Imo North Senatorial District rerun election, conducted on Saturday, July 23, inconclusive.

Also declared inconclusive were the results of Oru East and Isiala Mbano State Constituencies following reported cases of shootings, which characterised the exercise in some communities in the two affected areas.

The shootings were reported at Okata and Amiri in Oru East, while skirmishes and snatching of ballot boxes characterised the election in some communities in Isiala Mbano area.

Drama | Fans slam Yvonne Jegede for flaunting what they called "sag breasts" on Instagram

Fans of Yvonne Jegede where left amuse when the Actress uploaded a video that seems to reveal too much of her bo*bs.  Some fans who couldn't hide their displeasure blast her for uploading such video online.

The Nollywood actress who captivates people’s attention with her voluptuous boobs aside her acting skills was recently involved in a social media fight with some of her fans.

Recently, the actress posted a video of herself  with some colleagues dancing in a car. In the video, her boobs were too exposed which a large section of her fans found embarrassing.

PHOTOS: See what they did to a FUTO University Student who was caught why trying to sell stolen phone

A student of the Federal University of Technology in Owerri, Imo State who allegedly stole a phone from a fellow student has been caught was subjected to an act of jungle justice associated with the Nigerian society after being roped in a case of phone theft. 

Read the words of the news poster below:

Lady bares her sag boobs loitering around in a party

This picture of a man-like lady who expressed her saggy bosom in a revealing outfit has been trailed with funny comments from Nigerians making jokes out of the issue.

Her identity is currently unknown as well as the circumstances surrounding the pose and it's obvious the woman in question isn't a Nigerian.

Wayne Rooney wants to become a manage after he retires from the game

Manchester United and England skipper Wayne Rooney wants to become a manager once he hangs up his boots.

The striker, who turns 31 in October, revealed he is preparing for life after football and sees himself in the dugout when he retires.

See how this guy intend to recover his 15k from a runs gir (See Chat)

Lol, things guys do for each other ... But can this be real?

RRS apprehend two armed robbers, recovers gun and loots (PHOTOS)

The operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two armed robbers in two separate incidences in Ikotun and Olodi-Apapa, just as it recovered guns, jewellery, laptop and 18 mobiles phones from the robbers.

The robbers identified as Bashir Wasiu, 22, from Oyo State and Tunde Adedeji, 23, from Abeokuta, Ogun State were arrested in Olodi-Apapa around 6:35 a.m. on Tuesday, 19 July 2016, and Ikotun on Monday, 18, July 2016 around 4:33 a.m. respectively. 

Bashir had on early Tuesday morning in the company of his two other members, waylaid Viho Segun at his residence’s car park, snatching his documents, phones and N15,000 from him at gunpoint before leading him to his flat intending to collect more valuables from his family.

JUST IN | Germany Attack: Syrian refugee kills one and injures others

At least one person is dead and two others are injured after a machete-wielding Syrian refugee allegedly attacked passersby on a German street.

The 21-year-old randomly hacked at terrified members of the public near a kebab shop in the city of Reutlingen this afternoon, it is reported.

BREAKING: Explosion rocks US Embassy in Myanmar

An explosion has rocked the US Embassy in Myanmar sparking a lockdown. It is unclear what caused the blast but security levels are at the highest level following the recent terror attacks in Europe.

Islamist terrorists have targeted US Government installations in Asia in recent years, and there are fears this explosion could be linked to extremists. US authorities are yet to comment on the incident.

Gov Okezie Ikpeazu showed his football skills on the pitch with his aides and drivers

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu joined his friends, drivers, security aides and others for a football session this morning, at a training pitch inside the Abia State Government House, Umuahia.

Jay Jay Okocha enjoys some family time with his son & daughter at Heathrow Airport

Football Legend Jay Jay Okocha pictured with his son A-Jay & daughter Daniella Okocha, having lunch at Heathrow Airport. According to the football star, they are on their way to Washington, D.C

Iggy Azalea shares steamy bathroom pictures of herself

Lol, maybe this a way of letting everyone knows she is now single after she ended her relationship with Nick Young ...

See SCAR left in a Nigerian face after Members of Black Axe attacked him in Italy

Emmanuel, a 25-year-old Nigerian living in Palermo, Italy claims his face was scarred with a machete by members of the feared Nigerian clan, Black Axe.

Austin Ewosa,32,  the head of the Nigerian Black Axe in Italy, a criminal organisation born as a sort of student fraternity in the 1970s at the University of Benin City, was among the three Nigerians sentenced to prison on Friday, July 22.

His street name is John Bull and he was arrested in September 2014, in a local bar in Ballarò. He was accused of assault, intimidation, criminal association, attempted murder and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Like Serious! What is the man trying to do here ...

Hahaha! I really don't know what to caption this ... I am not sure if this man is drunk or what he was actually trying to do ... Whatever he was trying to do must be a total joke ... He actually shared this on Facebook. Just can stop laughing ...

Charly Boy graces this week covers of ThisDay Style Magazine (PHOTOS)

Veteran Singer/Songwriter Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy graces this week's cover of ThisDay Style Magazine. Photos were taken by TY Bello.

Shooting in Ohio: One person confirmed dead, 15 others wounded

At least one person is reported dead and 15 wounded in a shooting at a bar in Hamilton, Ohio, on Sunday, according to local media. Police were dispatched to the bar at around 2am local time. The person killed was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released, as police are in the process of contacting his family members. Other victims have been taken to local hospitals.

A witness who spoke to WHOTV, Tolu Adeseha said he was inside the bar when he heard at least 15 shots go on for what felt like hours.

Troops captured fleeing ISIS Fighters disguised as women

Some Islamic State fighters who were disguised as women and attempting to flee Manbij, Syria were nab by the opposition force on Thursday. The men, dressed in full black veils, attempted to blend in with civilians fleeing the northern city after coalition forces issued an order to leave Manbij within two days.

Footage of the three men was published online by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Thursday, which consists of predominantly Kurdish fighter. The video shows the men sitting in front of the opposition fighters, with their faces still covered.