Soldiers says “they got N13m from ransom paid for Emefiele’s Wife”

Two soldiers, Lance Corporals Musa Maidabra and Edwin George, serving at 122D30 Regiment in Maiduguri, Borno State, have been arrested for transporting the ransom that was paid for the release of the wife of the Central Bank Governor, Margaret Emefiele.

Emefiele and three others were abducted along Benin-Agbor Road about two weeks ago and were released 24 hours later after the payment of undisclosed amount to their abductors.

The two soldiers said they received N6.5m each as their share of the ransom estimated to be around N80m.

Another Jumoke? See Stunning Photoshoot of a Pillow Seller Turned Model

Popular Nigerian photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi discovered this stunning ebony, Bukola selling pillows on Broad street while he was having a photo shoot session with Jidenna some few weeks back in Lagos.

Aww! See the Pretty Nigeria Lady Who is a Proud Carpenter (Photos)

Since the country has gone into a recession Nigerians have been finding it difficult to adjust .While others have given up hope there are still a lot who have decided to try their hands in other trades to make life bearable and worthwhile .This pretty lady identified simply as Olabisi took it upon herself to learn carpentry,

undergoing online training on Youtube and free the use of online books.

Someone is offering 100k Cash Reward For Missing Dogs

When your love for your pet is so high, you can do anything to have them with you. That's while a Nigerian dog owner has splashed the sum of Hundred thousand naira (N100,000) for the safe return of his two Rottweilers named Romulus & Remus.

How much do you love your dogs? Can you offer such for your dog?

Report says It's Worse to Be a Girl in U.S. Than Kazakhstan

The United States has finished behind countries including Algeria and Kazakhstan in a new ranking of the best and worst countries in which to be a girl.

The report compiled by Save the Children suggested Sweden was the best place for young females to live. Niger finished at the bottom. The U.S. was rated 32nd on the 144-country list.

Not all rich countries are doing as well as they could for their girls, according to the non-governmental organization. It singled out the U.S. in particular.

Epic Throwback of Nigeria Popular Celebrity ... Guess Who?

She is popularly known for her immense contribution to blogging in Africa, if not one of the biggest. She is standing left in the pictures ... Guess that hint is enough? LIB

Expect Price Of Rice To Fall By November - Federal Government

The Federal Government has declared that the price of rice would start to fall from November this year. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said this in Abuja yesterday while addressing members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.

According to him, more Nigerians have returned to their various farms and by the next harvesting season next month, the price of rice would start to crash.

PHOTOs: Kevin Hart receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Comedian and actor, Kevin Hart has joined the elite group of celebrities who have their named inked on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...He was joined by stars Halle Berry and Ice Cube among many others.

He received the honour today.

Awww! Beautiful Photo of Toyin Lawani in Pink Outfit (Photos)

The designer who was recently named Youth Ambassador official Association For Nigerian Fashion Designers, stunned in this self-designed pink outfit.

Barcelona suffers double injury blow

Barcelona have been dealt a double injury blow after Jasper Cillessen and Sergi Roberto both picked up injuries while away on international duty.

Goalkeeper Cillessen – who joined the Spanish club in August to replace the departed Claudio Bravo - hurt his knee while training with his Netherlands team-mates on Saturday.

A scan on Monday revealed the 27-year-old had sprained ligaments in his right ankle, ruling him out for approximately three weeks.

Police Arrested and Tortured 14 Student Union Leaders

About 14 student union activists were arrested this afternoon by the Nigerian Police who tortured, beat, and brutalized them as they met near YabaTech.According to Sahara Reporters, these students congregated in Yaba following their attendance at a hearing at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The student activists attended a hearing on the case between some the rusticated University of Lagos Students’ Union (ULSU) and their university, UNILAG. Today’s hearing ended with Federal Court Justice Salihu Seidu adjourning the case to October 25th because the defendant, UNILAG, failed to show up in court.

Christian Benteke makes history with goal after seven seconds

Christian Benteke made history by scoring the fastest goal in World Cup qualifying after just seven seconds against Gibraltar on Monday.

Belgium did not even kick-off in the Group H clash in Faro, with Gibraltar losing possession immediately after the opening whistle.

Lupita Nyong'o stuns on the covers of Elle magazine (Photos)

Actress Lupita Nyong'o has landed her first Elle USA cover. Lupita who covers the Hollywood Issue, is joined by other celebrities Amy Adams; Anna Kendrick; Aja Naomi King; Felicity Jones, Kathy Bates; and Helen Mirren.

The star told the magazine

DSS Releases Arrested Judges - Reports

The Department of State Security has released all the judges arrested during a nationwide sweep between Friday and Saturday. According to reports, all the seven judges were released on self-recognition.

Leadership reports that, “they were all released on bail yesterday (Sunday) on self-recognition,” one of our sources said. “They reported this morning (Monday) and they have all gone back home. They will be coming back tomorrow. And everything went very procedurally well and civil.

See the Hillarious Pose of this Young Man that's got everyone laughing (PHOTO)

Biko, whose brother is this? I don't even know how he managed to magnet himself in this position, or this an handwork of photoshopped?

Say What | Businessman buys car plate number for a whopping $9 Million

An Indian businessman has paid a whopping $9 million to buy a single-digit car registration plate in Dubai, adding another coveted number plate to hisregistrationBalwinder Sahani bought number plate "D5" for 33 million Dirhams at the Roads and Transport Authority's number plate auction on Saturday.

Sahani, also known as Abu Sabah, is the owner of RSG International, a property management company, with interests in the UAE, Kuwait, India and the US.

Kim Kardashian hires well-armed security details, warns bandits "you could end up dead"

The aftermath of the Paris robbery, Kim Kardashian has hired new security detail which includes former members of the Secret Service, who will be armed to the teeth to boost her security. To this effect, she wants to make it clear to anyone who's even thinking of pulling off a heist at her expense ... you could end up dead because she's amping up her security to Presidential levels.

Faces of the Kidnappers of CBN Governor’s Wife Revealed (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Police force paraded Nine Kidnappers of CBN Governor’s Wife and displayed a huge amount of money as well as items recovered from them.

Gang of Nine (9) Men Kidnappers of CBN Governor’s Wife was paraded at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters Abuja.

Ali Nuhu defends Actress, Rahama Sadau ban from Kannywood

Nigerian actor, producer, director and television personality, Ali Nuhu, popularly known by the media as "King of Kannywood" has approved of the recent ban on actress Rahama Sadau calling it logical, as he believes she violated the codes and ethics of Kannywood.

Rahama was banned by MOPPAN, a coalition of associations that set rules and regulations governing the conduct of actors and actresses, as well as production of movies in northern Nigeria, on account of her featuring in a 4 minute 19 seconds romantic musical video by based singer, ClassiQ.

PHOTONEWS: Ex-President Obasanjo's visit President Buhari at the Villa

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo today met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential Villa, Abuja.

The purpose of the visit is yet to be released and the ex-president wouldn’t say a word to journalists who asked about his mission to the Villa.

The official photos have been released by State House Photographers.

See Full List of the 2016 American Music Awards

American Music Awards (AMAs) is an annual American music awards show. It was created by Dick Clark in 1973 for ABC when the network's contract to present the Grammy Awards expired. The 2016 Award has been released.

See Full List below:

Drake breaks Michael Jackson's 32 year record for most Award nomination

Rapper Drake on Monday, surpassed a 32-year record for the most American Music Awards nominations with 13, beating Michael Jackson's 11 nominations from as far back as 1984.

Buhari urges Nigerians to buy made in Nigeria goods

President Buhari has implored Nigerians to patronize made in Nigeria goods. He made this call today Monday October 10th while speaking at the 22nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, where he stated that increasing local production of goods and services will not only create jobs for the youths but move Nigeria from an import-based to an export-based economy.

PDP clear refuse dump site deliberately abandons by Imo state Government (APC)

Some members of the People Democratic Party in Owerri has cleared up a refuse dump site that was said to be deliberately abandoned by State Government.

via Linda Ikeji:

WAEC releases withheld results of Bayelsa students

Bayelsa State's Commissioner for Education, Mr. Makson Fefegha, has said that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has finally released the results of the May/June examinations for students in all public schools in the state.

These Ladies are very proud mechanics (PHOTOS)

Who says women can't be Mechanics? Well, these women from Niger State are proving this wrong by venturing into the occupation. The photos above show the female mechanics practicing their craft.

"I won't defend Donald Trump, will focus on keeping majority" - Paul Ryan tells Republicans

House Speaker Paul Ryan told members of the House Republican Conference Monday morning that he won’t defend Donald Trump anymore and won’t campaign with him and will focus over the next 30 days on keeping the House majority, according to a Republican on a conference call.

“You all need to do what’s best for you in your district,” Ryan told his members, according to a readout provided by the Republican source. Ryan did not, however, say that he was rescinding his endorsement of Trump.

Federal Government secures $1.3bn SMEs deal with World Bank, others

The Federal Government over the weekend reached an agreement with the World Bank Group and other development partners for the release of about $1.3billion for the funding of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the planned takeoff of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN).

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, broke this news at a post event press briefing in Washington DC, USA, and stated that upon commencement, DBN would serve as a conduit for government intervention in SMEs and medium sized enterprises as part of efforts to achieve inclusive growth.

Junaid Mohammed blast Buhari says He is a tyrant and despot

Junaid Mohammed has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari and his government as “clueless”, “confused”, and “biased” in a recent interview in which he also branded the president a tyrant and a despot.

Dr. Mohammed, a vocal politician from Northern Nigeria, also said that he knew that Buhari was an “economic illiterate” and as such is to blame for the current economic crisis in the country.

While responding to questions about the Buhari’s handling of the economy, Mohammed also described Buhari as arrogant and out of touch with governance.

OMG! Ambulance Carrying Patient Bursts into Flames in Broad Daylight (Video)

Pandemonium in Kenya as an ambulance carrying patient burst into flames. The ambulance was transporting a patient to the hospital when it burst into flames in broad daylight.

The incident reportedly occurred along Lang’ata road in Kenya on Friday afternoon.

According to Mpasho News, details are still scanty but other sources say it caught fire around Uhuru Gardens and it was reduced to ashes.