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Mr John Ayoade Shamonda, the former Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, has been handed a prison sentence after being arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC.   ...

  R. Kelly is in custody after being arrested in Chicago on sex trafficking charges, according to reports in the US. There are said to be 13 charges against the singer, including child abuse images and obstruction of justice, according ...

  Former President Goodluck Jonathan says it is time to implement the report of 2014 national conference which his administration convened. He said his government could not implement the recommendations of the confab because of time constraint as the 2015 ...

Femi Fani-Kayode has blasted the Buhari-led government for pasting a photo of herdmen on the new Nigerian passport.   In a statement he released this morning July 12th, Fani-Kayode described the photo of herdsmen on the new passport as an ...

Senior Pastor of Christ Embassy, Chris Oyakhilome, is currently trending over his views on marriage. A video of the clergyman preaching on marriage in his church has sparked a debate online.   In the video, the clergyman who is divorced ...

  President Buhari has asked members of the National Assembly to give him more time to compile the names of those who will serve as Ministers in his yet-to-be-formed cabinet. President Buhari assumed office for a second term on May ...

To say she is stunning is an understatement. Swimsuit model Michelle Okoro has taken to social media to cause a stir with her latest modelling photo. The Nigerian born model wowed in a beach shoot which saw her posing topless ...

Governor David Umahi has decried the move by different parties, jostling for  “juicy political appointments” in his government.   The Ebonyi State Governor in his speech at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed head of service and senior special assistants at the ...

  Andy Ruiz Jr has declared that he is not willing to rematch Anthony Joshua in the UK. The Mexican-American heavyweight claimed the WBA, IBF and WBO titles from the Brit in New York last month, and wants the return ...

The Court of Appeal will today rule in a suit filed against President Buhari, challenging his qualification for the 2019 presidential election.   A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal presided over by Justice Atinuke Akomolafe-Wilson, had on July ...

New Orleans Saints defender, Carl Granderson was taken into custody during a court appearance on Thursday and ordered to serve six months in jail by the presiding judge, who refused to accept a plea deal entered in his sexual assault case. ...

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, infuriated by the airing of the 2019 edition of the Big Brother Naija Reality Show, has petitioned President Buhari to shut it down immediately.   In a press statement issued by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, ...

Nigerian celebrity blogger and media personality Linda Ifeoma Ikeji has been conferred with  The award for the ‘African Media Personality of the Year’ at the 2019 African Achievers Awards which held in the UK.   The award ceremony held last ...

Unknown persons reportedly attacked some students of the Plateau State University, Bokkos (PLASU) on Monday night 9 July, 2019 around 9:00pm.   According to reports, the attackers covered their faces with masks and tree leaves and are uspected to be ...

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  Tupac Shakur’s revealing break-up letter to Madonna is finally hitting the auction block July 17. The pop icon waged a lengthy court battle, but the New York Supreme Court ultimately ruled that the three-page, hand-written letter now belongs to the auction company Gotta Have ...

  Tragedy struck in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, as a famiy of seven was reportedly wiped out by generator fumes.   Neighbours got concerned about the family after they noticed that their house was still quiet and locked ...

A 24-year-old photographer lives his life as a baby, eats baby food, plays with toys, and uses diapers instead of the toilet. David, who lives in a southern US state, was abandoned by his parents when he was 5. He ...

Mrs Bisi Fayemi, the Ekiti State First Lady, has said it is discriminatory to expel pregnant schoolgirls from school while allowing the boys who impregnated them to continue their education.   Mrs Fayemi said this Thursday during a meeting in Ado-Ekiti ...

Three persons, including a pregnant woman, have been killed by flood that swept through some parts of Zinariya community in Jos,  Plateau State. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the flood, which resulted from days of downpour, also brought down nine houses. ...

Serena Williams has qualified for her 11th Wimbledon final after defeating Czech Barbora Strycova in a brutal 6-1 6-2 victory in 59 minutes on Centre Court on Thursday.   The 37-year-old mother of one will become the oldest woman to contest a Grand Slam final ...

  Nigerian musician, Skiibii has spoken of Olamide’s assistance, his recent success and how he felt as people made fun of him for faking his death in a bid to be popular. During a Coolfm interview with O.A.P, Dotun, he ...

Anthony Joshua arrived Nigeria today with his entourage, and he had lots of fans pushing to get a touch of him.   Though the purpose of his visit is yet to be disclosed, however the Nigerian-born British boxer’s sister, Janet wrote ...

Major General Benson Akinroluyo, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, has announced that 21 soldiers will be undergoing trial in a General Court Martial.   According to Major General Benson Akinroluyo, the 21 erring soldiers will be tried on offences related to administration and operation ...

  Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, Nigerian billionaires, have promised the Super Eagles $75,000 for every goal scored in their remaining games at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Dangote has promised $50,000 per goal, while Otedola pledged the sum ...