"I'll Teach you in the way of The Lord" - Ubi Franklin tells newborn Son

Record Label boss Ubi Franklin and his wife, actress Lilian Esoro welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in the US two days ago. The new dad shared an emotional message to his son, welcoming him to the world along with some fatherly advice. He wrote:

Welcome son to this world.

James Matthews engaged Pippa Middleton in an interesting way

Kate Middleton's younger sister, 32 years old Pippa Middleton and her 40-year-old millionaire boyfriend James Matthews were talking a walk when he stopped, dropped on his knee and presented Pippa Middleton a stunning diamond ring from his pocket and asked her to marry him. And she said ‘yes’! 

James reportedly sought permission from Pippa's father before proposing to her and she accepted.

Kim Kardashians shares topless photo from MILF video BTS

Lol, there is nothing she can't dare ...

Obafemi Martins visits Demba Ba in hospital after horrible injury

Obafemi Martins has visited and sent his best wishes to Senegalese footballer Demba Ba after the striker suffered a horrendous leg break on Sunday. Ba collapsed in agony in the 63rd minute following a challenge from Shanghai SIPG's Sun Xiang during a Chinese Super League match in Shangai.

The striker was stretchered off the pitch after a prolonged period of treatment in which the striker received oxygen.

No Chill! Comedienne ChiGul claps back at troll

Lol, Chigul don't take shit

Bukola Saraki says he remain loyal to APC

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Monday restated his loyalty to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki also reiterated his belief that the President Buhari's government will redeem its electoral promises made during the 2015 general elections.

The Senate President spoke at the 10th Abuja Housing Show where top government officials and prominent stakeholders in the housing sector brainstormed on the theme: “Expanding Access To Affordable Housing In Africa.”

Acknowledging the presence of the APC National Organizing Secretary, Senator Osita Izunaso who earlier kick-started discussions at the summit, Saraki assured that the APC government is unwaveringly committed to the social welfare of the people while re-affirming his unalloyed loyalty to the party.

Flying Eagles arrive in Lagos ahead of Sudan clash

Nigeria’s U-20 team, have arrived in Lagos, ahead of their U-20 AFCON qualifier against Sudan this Saturday.

The final leg of their 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture with the North Africans, will be played at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Osazee Odemwingie on trial at Hull City

Newly promoted Premier League side, Hull City, have handed Osazee Odemwingie a trial. The Tigers are short of strikers and have handed the 35-year-old a chance to win a contract.

Odemwingie was released by Stoke City after last season and has been clubless ever since. He has also played for West Brom and Cardiff in England.

NFF secure deal with company to pay new Eagles Coach

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed that they have reached an agreement with a company, to pay the new Super Eagles coach.

Paul Le Guen has been named the new Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, by the Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday.

The 52-year-old Frenchman will be assisted by Salisu Yusuf, who has been appointed as Chief Coach.

As a great mind, I've buried the hatchet – Dino Melaye replies Tinubu

The Senator Representing Kogi West senatorial district, Senator Melaye has stated that he has moved on the issue that happened between him and Senator Oluremi Tinubu during the senate plenary last week.

Melaye has been facing public criticisms for threatening to beat up Mrs. Tinubu during a heated argument that occurred between them in the upper chamber of the national assembly.

Wike raises alarm over posting of compromised Police Officers to Rivers State

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has expressed shock over what he called a plot to reverse the gains made by the state in the promotion of security of lives and property, through the re-posting of compromised police officers back to the state.

The governor stated that he had officially informed the new Inspector-General of Police of the several postings of officers used by politicians to compromise Rivers State Security.

Addressing medical practitioners at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday, Governor Wike stated that should the Inspector-General of Police fail to act, he will be compelled to make a state broadcast, name the said officers and the ignominious roles they played in compromising the security of the state.

Governors have degraded State Universities – ASUU

President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, has accused state governments of neglecting universities established by their predecessors.

He told newsmen on Monday in Abuja that many states had failed to fully implement the 2009 agreement in which they participated.

“State governments have been neglecting universities that they established and some state governors are going ahead to establish new ones while those brought to life by their predecessors in office are neglected to rot and die,” Ogunyemi said.

Aviation Fuel Scarcity: Passengers stranded at Airports across Nigeria

As the ongoing scarcity of aviation fuel, otherwise known as called Jet-A1 continues to bite harder, passengers were stranded at airports across the country on Monday.

It was gathered that the scarcity of the product had resulted in the delay or outright cancellation of some of their flights across the country.

Checks at the domestic terminals of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos show that many airlines were forced to either cancel or reschedule most of their flights due to the scarcity of aviation fuel, thus, leaving many intending travelers stranded.

Corp Member arraigned for repeatedly having sex with married woman

A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Bonaventure Okeke, has been arraigned in a Gudu Upper Area Court, Abuja for allegedly committing adultery.

Okeke of Jahi 2 Market area of Abuja, was on Monday docked on a one-count charge of committing adultery with one Anozie Chinenye.

The plaintiff, Emeka Anozie of Hayingada Saminaka, Kaduna State, made a direct criminal complaint to the court against the defendant on March 24, through his counsel, Obioma Achilefu.

Lol! Singer Adekunle Gold Honor Female Twitter User Photoshop Butt Lift She Wanted (PHOTOS)

Adekunle Gold has already established himself as a great singer and also more recently a great photoshop user.

He has already stormed the cast of Empire, toasted John Legend’s wife, and gate crashed shower time with Kim Kardashian, now he’s helping others out.

AU troops mistakenly kill 14 civilians in Somalia

African Union troops fighting al-Shabaab Islamists in Somalia have killed 14 civilians whom they mistook for militants.

The officials and witnesses said on Monday in Mogadishu, that the Ethiopian troops had been told that al-Shabaab militants had entered the southern village of Wardinle to attack their nearby base.

They said the troops reportedly attacked the village with gunfire, tanks and heavy shelling late Sunday.

In Jos: Suspected Gunmen kill traditional ruler, three others

Gunmen on Monday shot and killed Mr Lawrence Agaie, the Saf Ron-Kuelere and paramount ruler of Bokkos in Plateau.

Also killed were the traditional ruler’s police orderly, Insp. Sunday Wuyah, his wife, as well as his son, Shagari.

Fans slam Soundcity VJ, Pearl Cardy For Baring Undies

Soundcity Presenter and media personality, Pearl Cardy has come under heavy criticism yet again from the online community.

The media personality was involved in a mild car key drama some weeks ago following her decision to flaunt a car key which she later revealed wasn’t hers at a nightclub in Lagos.

Chief Justice Of The Federation Issues over Buhari's Anti-Corruption War

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Mahmud Mohammed, has stated that the Judiciary is firmly in support of President Muhammadu Buhari’s fight against corruption.

Justice Mohammed said this while speaking at the opening ceremony of an international workshop on the Judiciary and the Fight against Corruption, 2016.

According to the CJN, “tackling corruption is neither easy nor quick and it is a symptom of deep-rooted factors.

Afghan Teenager Attack 22 People On A Train In Germany

17 years old Afghan teen identified as a refugee attacked 22 people in a train with an axe on Monday night, seriously injuring 3 people while the other 19 escaped with minor injuries.

The teen whose name has not yet been released is a suspected Islamic extremist as it was reported he shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God is the greatest) as he hacked and slashed at people.

CNN reports that the perpetrator, who was armed with a knife and an axe, attacked the train as it was moving between stations.

Paul Le Guen is Super Eagles' Technical Adviser, Salisu Yusuf as Chief Coach - NFF

The Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday named Frenchman Paul Le Guen, 52, as the new Technical Adviser of the Senior National Team, Super Eagles. He will be assisted by Nigerian Salisu Yusuf, who takes the role of Chief Coach.

After the meeting at the NFF secretariat, Spokesman of the Committee Paul Bassey, also said that Enugu Rangers gaffer Imama Amapakabo and former Super Eagles’ goalkeeper/skipper Alloy Agu, who served as assistant coach and goalkeeper trainer for the games against Mali and Luxembourg in May, retain their places in the technical crew.

Kidnapping: Lagos State places security agencies on red alert ... Partners FG, Ogun State on border patrol

The Lagos State Government on Monday assured residents of the State that it was working hard in conjunction with security agencies to address the recent cases of kidnapping and armed robberies in some parts of the State, just as it disclosed that security intelligence has revealed useful leads towards identifying notorious syndicates behind the heinous crimes and their accomplices.

In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, the State Government said it is alive to its core responsibilities of protecting the citizens as the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will not shirk from its function of protecting the lives and property of its citizens in every part of the state.

Pregnant woman refuse breast cancer treatment to save her unborn baby

A pregnant woman diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer accepted death so that her baby could live. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien from Duc Pho District in Quang Ngai Province turned down chemotherapy which would have meant giving up her unborn baby.

Hien and her husband got married Nguyen Tan Thanh 18 years ago. The young couple later left their hometown in search of treatment for their infertility in the central coastal city of Quy Nhon.

Hien and Thanh gave up after multiple unsuccessful in vitro fertilization attempts they could barely afford. Hien was admitted to hospital after she slipped while delivering noodles to diners where she worked. Doctors diagnosed her with stage-three breast cancer and announced her pregnancy during that same hospital admission.

(PHOTOS) David Mark visits President Buhari

Former Senate President David Mark visited President Buhari at the state House Abuja today July 18th.

ATM Fraud Alert: EFCC on the trail of suspected fraudster Akinade Tofunmi (PHOTOS)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday released a statement addressing the rise of identity theft in Nigeria. Photos of a suspected female fraudster on the run was also shared. 

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The much talked about ATM fraudsters are not resting on the oars. They are all over the place laying siege to any susceptible victim. These criminals go about fleecing unwary members of the public with their ingenious, ever-changing modes of operations. The latest being the infamous identity theft. 

Gov Aregbesola says Country's current economic situation worse than that of Biafra civil war

Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has decried Nigeria’s current economic situation, saying the hardship now is worse than what was experienced during the civil war between 1967 and 1970.

Aregbesola, however, blamed the current hardship on the inability of the former President, Goodluck Jonathan to secure the country’s pipelines, stressing that $40m was lost to oil theft per day under Jonathan’s regime.

Militants to declare Niger Delta Republic on August 1st

Adaka Boro Avengers (ABA) said on Sunday that it had concluded arrangements with other militant groups to declare the Niger Delta region an independent republic on August 1.

The militant group also gave the Federal Government an ultimatum to withdraw its personnel and establishment from the region before the date of its declaration of independence.

It also ordered all northerners and people of the South West to vacate its territory.

ABA, in a statement issued by General Edmos Ayayeibo, its spokesperson, mandated the Federal Government to use the three weeks’ notice to “move out all military personnel and all government agencies out of the Niger Delta,” and warned that “failure will lead to destruction of military barracks and personnel.”

Man bags 4 weeks in Prison after attempting to break into Mourinho's house

A man arrested near Jose Mourinho's London home has been jailed for attempted burglary.

The incident happened on July 10 while Manchester United manager Mourinho was watching TV as his native Portugal won Euro 2016 with an extra-time victory over France.

Pictures published in The Sun newspaper appear to show Mourinho looking out of a window at police officers who are standing next to a man in a baseball cap.

Per Mertesacker to be handed captaincy band for Arsenal FC

Per Mertesacker is set to be named Arsenal captain ahead of the new season. The 31-year-old German international, one of the most experienced players at the club, will be rewarded for his loyalty by being handed the armband after Mikel Arteta retired from football to take up a coaching role at Manchester City.

Mertesacker's central defensive partner Laurent Koscielny will be given the vice-captaincy, while Petr Cech and Theo Walcott are alternate options if the former two aren't on the pitch.

Fayose's Aide pens letter to Buhari over reopening of Bola Ige's case

Fayose's Aide, Lere olayinka expressed his delight in the latest move of President Buhari on the order into the case Of late Chief Bola Ige and Chief Aminosari Dokubo but he has more people that should be on the list.

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Dear President Buhari,