Reports | Nigeria’s Revenue target falls as oil sales slump

The Minister of National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma has revealed that Nigeria managed to raise only 55 percent of its six-month revenue target in the first six months of 2016.

Udoma Udoma told a business conference in Abuja on Monday that the Federal Government “has not been able to meet overheads (such as travel allowances) but have concentrated on capital expenditure”.

Judge's Arrest: If I had $2m, I would have left this horrible Profession – Hon Justice Liman

One of the Judges that was arrested by DSS has spoken up about the allegation that $2m dollars were found in his house during the raid.

Read below:

I believe most of the members heard or read about the reported raid in PortHarcourt and my name has been mentioned as the judge in whose house $2m dollars was stashed. Since yesterday this story has been on the headlines and captions on most social media platforms. The truth is that all that you’ve read is more of misinformation and disinformation;substantially untrue account.

Mikel Obi labels current Super Eagles Team as "World Class"

Captain Mikel John Obi said on Sunday that a united and focused Super Eagles, and a supportive Nigeria Football Federation, will guarantee the three-time African champions a place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

The Chelsea midfield ace said aboard the Arik Air plane on the flight back from Ndola that team solidarity and the maturity of the technical crew have forged a new spirit in camp, and that the victory over Zambia at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Sunday that has propelled the Super Eagles to the top of the so –called ‘Group of Death’ is the beginning of great things to come.

Singer, Di’ja talks about her secret marriage and pregnancy

Mavin artiste Di’ja in a recent interview opens up on life after marriage, motherhood and how she’s been coping so far.

According to the new mum, she would be launching a new website soon where she’d answer questions from fans regarding her family, new child and everything they want to know about.

On motherhood,

This Guy's Manhood Size Shrink after Helping Stranger with directions at Idumota (PHOTOS)

It was pandemonium at popular Idumota market in Lagos after a man claimed that the size of his manhood shrink after he gave directions to a stranger in the market.

Below is how the eyewitness shared the story:

Taliban enters capital of Helmand province after weeks of fighting

When Taliban fighters penetrated the capital of Helmand province for the first time Monday, killing at least 14 people in a suicide bombing and related attacks, it was their most successful assault to date on the strategic southern city and opium trade center, which the insurgents have been trying to capture for months.

Government forces pushed them out after several hours, and officials declared the situation under control, but by then some panicked residents had fled the beleaguered city, and the psychological damage had been done. The Taliban had not raised their flag over Lashkar Gah, but they had come awfully close. 

Wizkid’s Baby Mama And Son rock black and white outfit (Photos)

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid's beautiful baby mama, Ogudu Oluwanishola, shared these cute photos of she and their son Boluwatife as they coordinated black and white for a wedding they attended over the weekend.

The duo has been for a while, our definition of mother and son goals when it comes to fashion, they effortlessly slay together when they step out together for events or Church services.

After 10 Years Of Dating, See How This Guy Proposed To His Girlfriend (Photos)

Beautiful Adenike woke up to a ring by her bed side, and it was at that moment, her boyfriend of 10 years, Oluwaseun, popped the almighty question.

The ecstatic bride-to-be took to her social media page to reveal how he proposed saying theirs won’t be a story like Angelina and Brad Pitt… Oh! The mockery Brangelina!

Jeez! Doctors Extract 80 Worms From 4 Year Old Girl’s Infected Ear (PHOTOS)

A four-year-old girl had 80 worms removed from her ear after an insect attracted to foul smells and dirty conditions entered the it, cause that part of the body is most vulnerable due to its openness.

Radhika Mandloi started to suffer extreme pain and itching in her left ear about a week ago after an insect attracted to unhygienic conditions invaded her body and laid eggs.

Radhika Mandloi, from a small village in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, in central India, had started to suffer extreme pain and itching in her left ear a week ago.

Wow! Beautiful Photos of a Baby Born In an IDP Camp

Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency on Monday welcomed a bouncing baby boy at the Malkohi IDP camp according to them, the mother and child are in good health condition.

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.