Why President Buhari ordered the arrest of one of his biggest ally

An ally of President Muhammed Buhari and a key member of the presidential panel investigating the looting of funds meant for the purchase of weapons, Mohammed Umar, has been arrested on the orders of the President.

According to Premium Times, the President ordered his arrest after he received reports that Umar, who is a retired Air Commodore, was involved in alleged money laundering and illegal possession of firearms.

According to sources in the Presidency, Umar, who was arrested last week by the State Security Service (SSS), ran a blackmail and extortion cartel.

APC turns to Ex EFCC Boss for help on war against corruption

The All Progressives Congress has revealed that efforts are being made to return former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the ranks of the ruling party to assist in the war against corruption.

This was made known by the National President of the APC National Coalition for Peace and Mobilisation, Ahmed Saleh during the group’s National Executive Council meeting held at the APC Presidential Campaign Office in Abuja on Tuesday.

Saleh explained that the reason the party was reaching out to Ribadu to return is in line with a directive from the leadership of the party to consult and sensitise members and non-members alike in a bid to restore unity to the ranks and file of the party.

Sack Buratai if you want us to believe in your anti-corruption war - Group tells Buhari

The Conference of Nigerian Civil Rights Activists (CNCRA) has described the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai as “a square peg in a round hole” over his ownership of two properties in Dubai.

The CNCRA, in a statement released by its Convener, Ifeanyi Odili, in Abuja on Tuesday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately deal with Buratai before the recent revelation of his Dubai properties kills the credibility of the anti-corruption war of the current administration.

According to the group, unless Buratai is relieved of his duties as Army boss, the corruption fight of the current administration would always be in doubt.

Rapper T.I spotted taking a stroll with his 3 Months old daughter

T.I spotted out-and-about with his infant daughter, Heiress Diana Harris in Beverly Hills, on Monday

New Militant Group vows to attack Imo state govt, oil companies

A new militant group, the Niger Delta Red Squad (NDRS), which has carried out attacks on oil facilities in Imo state, has threatened to unleash more attacks in the future. 

In the current threat by the group, signed by one General Don Wannie, the militants threatened to attack some government and oil facilities in Imo state. 

According to Vanguard, the group fumed that oil producing communities have nothing to show for the many years of oil exploration and exploitation. 

United Nations grant N3.7bn to IDPs in North-East

About 250,000 Internally Displaced Persons in the North-East of Nigeria have received about N3.7bn ($13m) as life-saving support from the United Nations Humanitarian Chief, Mr. Stephen O’Brien. 

According to News Agency of Nigeria the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, who announced this in a statement, said that the money was released the by the Central Emergency Response Fund. 

“The United Nations humanitarian chief, Stephen O’Brien, has released $13m from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), to provide life-saving assistance to 250,000 people in parts of theNorth-East of Nigeria. 

“The destruction of crops and looting of livestock have left many people unable to support their families.

See Trending Picture Of FRSC Officials Directing A Flooded Traffic in Canoe

Only in Naija will you see the unimaginable. This picture currently trending on the internet shows FRSC officials in a canoe navigating their way through a flooded zone.

Well, the location of where this was taken is still unknown ,but many are wondering the authenticity of the photo.

(PHOTOs) State of the Art "Abuja to Kaduna" Rail Set to make Debut

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The rail project which was commenced during the time of President Goodluck Jonathan looks to have reached full completion.

The train which will provide swifter travel from Abuja to Kaduna has already been tested by Minister of transport Rotimi Ameachi.

He said that Nigerians can expect the rail to kick off operations in July.

Michelle Obama and Her daughters Meet Liberian School Girls

The US first lady, Michelle Obama, has visited a leadership camp for girls in Liberia where she urged teenagers in one of the world’s poorest countries to keep fighting to stay in school.

With her own teenage daughters joining her, Obama told the girls she was “just so thrilled to be here with you”.

“I’m here to shine a big bright light on you,” she said.

Michelle Obama has told girls in Liberia to fight to stay in school, as she visited the west African country where the vast majority drops out due to financial pressures.

Lagos to hold Farewell Testimonial Match for Late Amodu & Keshi July 23

The Lagos State Government in conjunction with the Sports Writer’s Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, have set up a committee that will help plan the Lagos Farewell Testimonial Match in honour of former Super Eagles coaches, Amodu Shaibu and Stephen Keshi.

The game is scheduled for the Teslim Balogun Stadium on July 23, 2016.

Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, the chairman of the committee, explained that the event was meant to raise money for the families of the late coaches.

Where Next for Higuain? As Agent Reveals He Won't Renew Napoli's Contract

Gonzalo Higuain’s agent has insisted that he will not accept a new deal at Napoli. The Argentina striker has two years left on his current contract, which has a €94million release clause.

Nicolas Higuain, who is the player’s agent and brother, stated that Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, will not accept a transfer lower than his clause.

He, however, made it clear that if the release clause remains, his brother will not remain with the Italian club when his current deal runs out.

ALERT! Six States at Risk of Earthquake (See List)

The Nigerian Association of Water-Well Drilling Rig Owners and Practitioners (AWDROP) has called on the Federal Government to take measures that could reduce the effects of an earthquake as 6 states with land-ocean boundaries exist at the risk of a possible earthquake.

AWDROP, at a press conference addressed by its National President, Mr Michael Ale, lamented that lack of Underground Water Abstraction Regulation in Nigeria could easily induce earthquake and sea water intrusion, “hence the need for government to ensure strict compliance in the implementation of the code of practice in borehole drilling” in the country.

Transfer News: Chelsea FC set to announce Record Deal for their First Swoop

Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi is heading to Chelsea this summer after the Londoners agreed on a deal worth 40 million Euros for the Marseille star.

Batshuayi turned down a move to Crystal Palace after the Eagles had a bid accepted for him earlier this week.

The highly talented young striker has had a sensational season in Ligue 1 and has attracted a lot of interest from the likes of West Ham United, Juventus and Palace.

Former Delta Speaker Ochei, Chief Ogboru, Others Decamp To APC

Serial governorship election contender in Delta State, Chief Great Ogboru, and former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ogboru was the Labour Party candidate in the 2015 governorship election while Ochei was a governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The defection of the political heavyweights ended months of speculations about their political future.

Ogboru and Ochei, along with their supporters and members in the LP and Accord Party as well as some leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Delta State, were yesterday, formally presented to the national leadership of the APC by the party’s candidate in the last governorship polls, Olorogun O’tega Emehor and the state’s Chairman, Prophet Jones Erue.

Factional PDP Chairman Ali Modu Sheriff Appoints Cairo Ojougboh As Deputy National Chair

Factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has appointed the immediate past vice chairman (South-South) of the party, Dr Cairo Ojougboh as the faction’s Deputy National Chairman.

Ojougboh was one of the party’s mainstream national officials that were sacked during the May 21 national convention of the party in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Ojougboh’s letter of appointment was jointly signed by Sheriff and the faction’s National Secretary, Prof. Wale Oladipo.

Vincenzo Montella replaces Cristian Brocchi as AC Milan new coach

AC Milan has named former Sampdoria boss Vincenzo Montella as their new head coach on a two-year contract.

The 42-year-old will take over from Cristian Brocchi, who was acting as caretaker boss following Sinisa Mihajlovic’s sacking in April.

Milan finished seventh in Serie A last season and lost to Juventus in the Italian Cup final.

The San Siro club said it was looking forward to “the brilliant system of play of the new Rossoneri coach”.

FA target Arsene Wenger as next replacement for Roy Hodgson

The English FA will launch a global search for the next England manager – but Arsene Wenger is already at the top of their list.

Gareth Southgate will be placed in caretaker charge and is expected to lead the Three Lions into the World Cup qualifying campaign, which starts on September 4 against Slovakia.

But FA bosses admit the next appointment is massive and that they want someone with vast experience at the highest level to replace Roy Hodgson.

He quit in the wake of Monday night’s shambolic defeat to Iceland in Nice that saw England exit Euro 2016.

Suicide Attack at Istanbul Airport Leaves 10 persons dead

At least 10 people were killed Tuesday evening in a suicide attack at the international terminal of Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said.

Two explosions hit the airport — Turkey’s biggest — followed by gunfire, local television channels reported. “Unfortunately 10 people have been killed according to a preliminary toll,” Bozdag told parliament in Ankara.

Caitlyn Jenner poses with Olympic medal She won as Bruce Jenner for Sports Illustrated's July 2016 Issue

40 years after appearing as Bruce on a Sports Illustrated cover in 1976, Transgender Caitlyn Jenner proudly posed with the gold medal she won with a decathlon victory at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, on the July 2016 Cover of the Magazine.

Desmond Elliot shares elegant new photos

Nollywood actor, director and Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, in elegant new photos shared via Instagram

DRAMA: See what happened when Heathrow Airport tweet to Welcome Burna Boy

Burna Boy arrived in the UK today and got a warm welcome from Heathrow airport via their Twitter handle. It was the music star's first trip to the UK in many years after he was ban from entering the country. 

Well the drama that took place next was really funny ... See comments above

Red Cross apologize over 'Racist' swimming pool poster that sparks Twitter outrage

The American Red Cross has apologized after a poster depicting pool safety rules was circulated on Twitter and slammed by users for being "super racist." 

The poster, which shows a crowd of cartoon children committing an array of poolside do's and dont's, was spotted at the Salida Pool and Recreation Department in Salida, Colorado by a twitter user who uploaded the picture causing a lot of backlashes. As you can see, it's only the black kids that are doing things that aren't cool in the pool ...

In a statement , the American Red Cross said: "The American Red Cross appreciates and is sensitive to the concerns raised regarding one of the water safety posters we produced.

Two suspected cable thieves caught, beating and tied to a transformer fence in Abuja

Angry mob last Wednesday nabbed two suspected cable thieves and tied them to a transformer fence at Anagada village, Gwagwalada Area Council.

According to Daily Trust, a resident of the community identified as LLiyasu said the two suspects allegedly went to vandalize a newly installed transformer at the outskirts of the community but a security guard at the village primary school heard strange sounds from the direction of the transformer and raised an alarm.

Nigerian doctors allegedly removed giant fibroid weighing 26kg from a woman

So there was a Facebook by Abraham OC Ogolo, who says some doctors at a Nigerian hospital removed a giant fibroid weighing 26kg from a woman's stomach. Further research says the surgery took place in 2014 in Nigeria.

His post below:

"Doctors from Safe Hands Medicare Center Nigeria have removed this. According to the hospitals social media report, confirmatory results shows that the mass weighed 26kg in Histopathology lab and was a 32cm degenerating fibroid. This makes it the Largest ever mass to be removed from an individual in any part of the world.

Osas and Gbenro Ajibade welcome baby girl

One year after getting married in July 2015, Osas and Gbenro Ajibade have welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl.

The couple welcomed their child on Monday, June 27, 2016, in the United States.

Comedian Akpororo writes open Apology to Kate Henshaw after misunderstanding

Early today we brought your report that Kate Henshaw took to her Instagram to issue a 48 hours ultimatum to comedian Akpororo and his team to remove her name and image from the flyer of their upcoming show.

Well, The comedian has reacted by writing an open apology letter to the veteran Nollywood actress.

Kevin Hart says ‘He is turning into Morgan Freeman’ at age 36

American actor and comedian Kevin Hart who turns 37 on July 6 has spoken about life at 36. The ‘Get Hard’ star told Entertainment Tonight: 

‘I’m turning into Morgan Freeman (79). I don’t know what’s going on. I think my older age is just going straight to my hair … It’s weird because only half of it goes grey, so it’s like I turn into this weird villain that didn’t make it to Marvel.

MCG Empire Boss, MC Galaxy signs Rwandan singer, Neza

Nigerian singer MC Galaxy who launched his record label MCG Empire in 2015 has signed a recording deal with fast rising Rwandan singer Patricia Neza Masozera, otherwise known as ‘Neza‘.

Neza who won the African Entertainment Award in 2012 as the Best Female act is a Rwandan singer based in Canada.

Since signing with MCG Empire, Neza has released her first song ‘My Baby’ produced by Wole Ogundare and featuring MC Galaxy.

Watch video below:

Lady Gaga's Chinese fans furious after Singer meeting with spiritual leader, Dalai Lama

Lady Gaga has joined the ranks of Western celebrities who have enraged Chinese fans by meeting with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

Gaga has reportedly been added to a list of hostile foreign forces banned by China’s Communist party after she met with the Dalai Lama to discuss yoga.

The American pop singer met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader on Sunday before a conference in Indianapolis.

Russell Brand engaged to pregnant girlfriend Laura Gallacher

Katy Perry’s ex-husband Russell Brand is set to walk down the aisle for the second time. He recently got engaged after proposing to long-term girlfriend Laura Gallacher, who is currently expecting the couple’s first baby.

The couple reportedly threw an engagement party at their home in Henley-on-Thames at the weekend, where they celebrated with friends and family.