Nigeria already late with preparations for Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Galadima

Former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), and current Chairman of the Kano State Sport Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, has averred that Nigeria’s preparations for the 2020 Olympics is already coming late.

He posited that the performance of Nigeria at the just-concluded Rio Olympics was below expectation, noting that it was occasioned by late or no adequate preparations and late release of funds.

UNICEF says 65,000 people living in famine-like conditions in Borno

UNICEF has revised its humanitarian appeal for Nigeria from US$ 55 million to US$ 115 million to assist an additional 750,000 people who can now be reached across conflict-affected areas in Nigeria’s Northeast.

In a statement made available to journalists in Maiduguri, UNICEF stated that as new areas open up to humanitarian assistance, the true scale of the Boko Haram-related crisis and its impact on children is being revealed.

Anambra State | Suspected Fulani herdsmen kidnap Catholic priest, shoots two others; demand N2.5m ransom

The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday, disclosed that some suspected Fulani herdsmen have abducted the rector of Tansi Major Seminary, Rev. Fr. Dr. Emmanuel Dim.

Speaking with reporters at the Nnewi Catholic Diocese Media House, the Communication Director of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor stated that the herdsmen were armed with dangerous weapons including guns, and inflicted serious injuries on two other priests Rev. Frs. Jude Chukwuneke and Jude Ezeokana, during the attack.

#EdoDecides: This must not be another inconclusive election – I Go Dye to Buhari

Renowned comedian, born Francis Agoda, popularly known as I Go Dye, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to endeavor to make the governorship election in Edo state conclusive.

It would be recalled that the INEC had generated reactions from Nigerians after it explained why it has continued to conduct inconclusive elections .

UPDATED: Official results as announced by INEC #EdoDecides

Below are the official results as announce by INEC official. Please refresh to get the updated result for each local government

Owan West

APC - 12862
PDP - 10132

Russian President hails Israel’s Shimon Peres for ‘courage and patriotism’

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed former Israeli statesman Shimon Peres, who died on Wednesday at the age of 93, for his “courage and patriotism”.

“I was lucky enough to have the chance to speak with this remarkable person many times. Every time I admired his courage and patriotism, his wisdom and vision, his ability to grasp the essence of the most difficult issues,” Putin said in a message of condolence.

Borno State | Troops arrest Boko Haram terrorists at Cattle Market

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Wednesday morning at the cattle market, Maiduguri, Borno State, with assistance of Civilian JTF, arrested 3 suspected members of terrorist group, Boko Haram.

The suspects include Abba Go Dallagio, Abba Fanned and Alhaji Nwariye”, a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman said.

The statement added that “during preliminary investigation they claimed that they entered into Maiduguri through Mafa with about 200 cows for sale at Maiduguri cattle market.

Borno State | Government to rebuild churches destroyed by Boko Haram

Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno has promised to rebuild churches and other structures destroyed by the Boko Haram insurgents in Lassa as he visited liberated communities in the Southern Senatorial Zone of the state

“We will rebuild churches, private and public buildings destroyed by the insurgents,” Shettima said when he accessed the level of damage in Lassa in Askira-Uba Local Government Area on Wednesday.

Coach Ranieri happy with his team performance against Porto

Manager Claudio Ranieri said he had seen reassuring signs of the ‘old’ Leicester City after his team’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Porto at the King Power Stadium.

Leicester’s fairytale Premier League title success was built on a miserly defence, but they have suffered some heavy losses already this season, most recently losing 4-1 at Manchester United.

They produced a far more dogged display against Porto on Tuesday, with Islam Slimani’s 25th-minute header and a spirited rearguard action helping to procure a second successive Group G win.

Playboy Magazine debuts first Muslim woman in hijab

Playboy magazine, once famous for bunnies and soft porn, for the first time is featuring a Muslim woman wearing a hijab, in a spread that is drawing both praise and criticism.

American journalist Noor Tagouri appears in the magazine’s October “Renegades” edition, a series that focuses on men and women “who risked it all even their lives to do what they love.”

President Obama, Clinton praise legacy of Shimon Peres

President Barack Obama hailed Israeli elder statesman Shimon Peres, who died Wednesday, as a friend who refused to give up on the dream of peace, while former president Bill Clinton called him “a genius with a big heart.”

Obama said Peres’ commitment to Israel’s security and pursuit of peace was “rooted in his own unshakeable moral foundation and unflagging optimism.”

Turkey | 32,000 suspects arrested in coup probe

Turkish courts have placed 32,000 suspects under arrest ahead of a trial on charges of links to a group run by US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen who is blamed for the July 15 coup, the justice minister said Wednesday.

Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told NTV television that 70,000 people had been investigated after the coup and of them 32,000 remanded in custody.

“This process is continuing,” he said. The numbers of those arrested marks an increase of more than 10,000 from those previously given by the government.

Say What | Mysterious slaps Kills 6 People In Umuahia Brothel (PHOTOS)

Six persons have been reported dead and two unconscious this morning in a hotel known as 50-50 located around Uyo street close to First Bank in Umuahia, Abia State capital.

According to Abia Facts Newspaper, the hotel is a brothel and the girls living there have had experience of mysterious slaps some weeks back that initially left one person unconscious.

Nigeria Veteran DJ, DJ Midas dies at 45

One of the nation’s pioneer disc jockeys, Michael Adedoyin, popularly known as DJ Midas passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, of a brief undisclosed illness.

Midas, whose contemporaries are such deejays as DJ Jimmy Jatt and Humility, joined Silverbird’s Rhythm FM in 1998 as a pioneer and regular DJ host and ended up spending most of his career there.

Ibinabo Fiberisima returns to Nollywood for the First time after murder case trial (Photos)

After embattled actress Ibinabo Fiberesima faced the challenges of five years imprisonment over the death of one Dr. Giwa Suraj, she has bounced back to Nollywood.

She is presently on set a new movie where she is playing an Alhaja.

MTN debunks Illegal Transfer of $14bn From Nigeria Allegations

South African telecoms giant, MTN, on Wednesday denied the allegation that it illegally repatriated $13.92billion from Nigeria, saying the claim was without merit, Dailypost reports.

“The allegations made against MTN are completely unfounded and without any merit,” MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Ferdi Moolman, said in a statement in Johannesburg.

Nigeria’s Senate agreed on Tuesday to investigate the allegation that MTN, Africa’s biggest telecoms company illegally transferred money out of Nigeria.

Say What | Female Pastor Con Church Member of N4m via Whatsapp

The Christ Pride Ministries church in Zimbabwe has been thrown into a state of chaos after a female pastor identified as Pastor Petronella Zenda allegedly duped congregants the sum of $13000 (N4m) in two weeks after asking church members along with their friends to join a whatsapp group where members would deposit money into her ecocash account promising them returns after 24 hours. 

According to H-metro, members only realized they had been duped of their money meant for school fees when they failed to reap from their bids.

Ladies, Five Breast Cancer Myths Revealed (Must Read)

More women are aware of their breast health and breast cancer, however, some damaging myths exist that misinform women on the benefits of early detection and seeking prompt care. Here are just a few:

Myth1: Breast cancer is a death sentence and there are no cancer survivors

BUSTED! Zimbabwean Nurse Using Photoshopped Cambridge Certificate to Work in The UK, Caught (Photo)

A Zimbabwean nurse has been disgraced after she was caught using a photoshopped Cambridge University qualification certificate working as a nurse in the United Kingdom.

According to CourtNewsUk, Chenesai Kutsirayi created a fake certificate to prove she had passed exams awarded by the prestigious university.

Ethnic Crisis with Local Fishermen results to About 15 Hausas Arrested (Read Details)

There was reported a case of an Ethnic crisis in Delta Community between the local fishermen and some Hausas folks.

Speaking with a correspondent at the “B” Division Police Station in Warri, the Edjeba Community fishermen led by one Benjamin Itu disclosed that an ethnic crisis may be in the offing as fishermen from the community in Warri South Local Government have arrested over 15 illegal fishermen, said to be Hausas, for allegedly destroying and stealing their fishes.

Hilarious! Man Fired Just Two Hours After Employment in Lagos

A social media user based in Lagos State recounted his awful day as he was sacked on his first day at his newly work barely after two hours.

Read below:

"It wasn't funny mhen!

Nigeria's Nneka Ogwumike win Women NBA’s Most Valuable Player 2016

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike also known as Nnemkadi Ogwumike has been awarded the Women's NBA Most Valuable player of the year award for her fine displays in the USA women's basketball league this season.

Borno State | Commissioner for Environment dies

The Commissioner for Environment in Borno state, Waziri Imam, has died. He died this morning following a brief illness at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. He will be buried today according to Islamic laws. He reportedly drove himself to the hospital when he suddenly fell ill. 

Basketball Legend Magic Johnson salute Nneka Ogwumike for winning WNBA’s MVP award

Basketball legend Magic Johnson who during his time played for the Los Angeles Times, took to his Twitter account to congratulate Nigerian Nneka Ogwumike after she was announced on Tuesday night as the Women's NBA Most Valuable player of the season.

Lagos Govt summons contractor who constructed failed Itokin-Ikorodu road

The Lagos State House of Assembly has reportedly summoned DHV Nigeria Limited, the construction company that handled the Federal Low-Cost Bye Pass Itokun road in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area, Lagos. 

Serena Williams writes in emotional Facebook post on police violence

Tennis great Serena Williams, 35, took to her Facebook to write on the growing Police/ Black people violence in the United States, saying she won't be silent on the issue..

In the post, she wrote that she had asked her 18-year-old nephew to drive her somewhere so she could work during the journey.

Timaya hangs out with his Former Lover, Empress Njamah (PHOTO)

It is good to see that both of them are still friends or maybe more, you never know.  Timaya shared the photo this morning on Social media with the caption "It's always a pleasure seeing u my dear friend. Empee".

Actor Kalu Ikeagwu issues statement after reports of his arrest by Police

It was reported yesterday that actor Kalu Ikeagwu was arrested by the police following a robbery and homicide case. He has released a statement stating what exactly happened. 

Read that below

Just to clear the air, I have this to say. I was literally abducted at gunpoint by earring wearing men purported to be policemen (they were five) in an unmarked Hiace bus with civilian number plates and fake identity cards. They first claimed to be working on an abduction Abuja case which changed to a robbery case, all while in transit.

Arsenal defender, Hector Bellerin spotted with Bollywood star Esha Gupta as they go on date

21-year-old Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin took top 28-year-old Bollywood actress Esha Gupta on a dinner date on Tuesday. 

Bellerin and the Bollywood actress, who he just met on Saturday when she came to watch Arsenal's game with Chelsea dined in Vanilla Black, a vegetarian restaurant in London, and were seen laughing and joking as they walked to the Arsenal defender's Mercedes-Benz C450.

#EdoDecides: Gov El-Rufai Did Not Visit Edo State Today – Aide replies Ize-Iyamu claims

Malam Nasir El-Rufai did not visit Edo State today, Wednesday, 28 September 2016. Contrary to the fiction peddled by one of the candidates who made the accusation on live television. Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has kindly rubbished the lie and made clear that Malam Nasir El-Rufai is nowhere near the state.

This clarification is made only to affirm a material fact. But it is important to stress that the laws of this country do not prevent any citizen from being in any part of the country. While movement may be restricted on election days, that is not the same thing as construing the presence of any citizen in a state holding elections as illegal, unusual or irregular.