Nigerian Minister Embarrassed by CNN Anchor Defends His Mishap

In an official statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, the office of the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma, have explained why the minister who reportedly demonstrated incompetence at an event on Monday, was hesitant in providing the country’s total debt status on demand.

According to Premium Times, the minister’s spokesperson, Akpandem James, said;

“It has become necessary to correct a misconception carried in the media regarding the Minister’s response to the country’s debt status at the ongoing Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja.

Haba! Meet Fortunate Nyakudya, who stays in two rooms with 10 Wives (PHOTO)

A polygamous man has come under fire from residents for failing to look after his 10 wives and forcing them to live in a two roomed house. The residents have complained after the man's children spend most of their days begging for food as they do not attend any school.

According to H-metro, the man identified as Fortunate Nyakudya of Johanne Marange stays with 10 wives at number 4660-58th crescent in Glen View 3, Zimbabwe including three under aged teenagers. Nyakudya is sharing a four-roomed house with his polygamous church mate, Luke Muvambwi, who has two wives including a teenager who is currently pregnant. 

President Buhari to make a 3-day visit to Germany

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to begin an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from tomorrow, Thursday, 13th October. 

The said visit will end on Sunday, 16th October. 

Vanguard reports that In Berlin, President Buhari, will confer with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of shared interests between Nigeria and Germany, including further cooperation on security, the humanitarian situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and rehabilitation of the North-East, as well as trade and economic relations between both countries.

Thereafter, the President, who will be accompanied by Governors Kashim Shettima of Borno State and Rochas Okorocha of Imo and representatives of the National Assembly, will meet with Federal President Joachim Gauck.

Maiduguri Explosion: 8 Killed and 15 Injured as Bomb Blast Hits Motor Park

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) disclosed on its Twitter page that a bomb exploded on Wednesday morning at a motor park in Borno state, adding that the explosion happened around Muna garage in Maiduguri, the capital of the state.

N*ked Female Fan Invade Pitch to Score a World Class Goal (Watch Video)

A video has gone viral showing a female fan or streaker (a person that disrupts football games by running naked onto the field either for attention, as a dare or as an act of protest.) invade the pitch and runs onto a football before unleashing a thunderous strike beating the goalkeeper.

The female fan who was totally n*ked could be seen celebrating after scoring the amazing goal.

The goalkeeper could be seen visibly angry over the incident.

Janet Jackson shares Beautiful Baby Bump Photo

Janet Jackson has confirmed she is pregnant for her first baby with billionaire husband, Wissam Al Mana. The 50-year-old singer has officially confirmed her pregnancy and showed off her growing baby bump exclusively to PEOPLE.

“We thank God for our blessing,” says the star.

Benue State | Irate Youths Burn Down Police Station

The residents of Konshisha area of the Aliade-Awajir Road in Benue State, were in pandemonium after a police inspector allegedly shot dead a motorcycle (Okada) rider, identified as Gabriel Saa.

According to Punch Metro, the victim was shot dead after interfering in a discussion between the police inspector and another motorcycle rider on the road.

The inspector was allegedly demanding a N50 bribe from the motorcycle rider when the victim interjected, leading to a heated argument.

Legislative Aides Shut Down National Assembly Over Non-Payment of Salaries

New reports have shown that a lot of angry legislative aides have stormed the National Assembly in protest.

According to Daily Post, the legislative aides to Senators and members of the House of Representatives, numbering no less than 3,000, are currently protesting over the non-payment of salaries and allowances at the National Assembly.

“I pray for president Buhari every single day" - Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri, special assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on new media, says in spite of his constant criticisms of the All Progressives Congress national party leader - President Muhammadu Buhari, he remembers him in his prayers two times every day.

This is the second time Mr Omokri will be making this statement about his prayers despite a public acceptance of his hatred for Buhari who unhorsed his principal from the citadel of power.

Omokri, a pastor, said the Bible is not against chastising leaders, and noted that the president is often oblivious to the things happening in the country.

See Why Government Ban Celebration During World Cup Football Match

Iranian football fans were banned from celebrating goals in Tuesday’s World Cup Qualifier match against South Korea.

This was because the match was played on the same day with a Muslim holiday of mourning, Ashura.

BBC reports that many took part in mourning processions as they gathered at the 75,000-capacity Azadi (“freedom”) stadium in Tehran to mark the eve of Ashura, one of the holiest days in the Iranian calendar.

BUSTED! Nigerian Police Officer Caught on Camera Collecting Bribe (Photo)

Many people have continued to cry out over the unnecessary extortion they face in the hands of men of the Nigerian Police Force whose stock in trade is to harass and exploit the citizens they are expected to protect. 

Luck ran out on one of the officers after he was caught on camera taking bribe from a motorist in broad daylight. He was filmed without his knowledge as he stretched out his hand to take the money.

Federal Government Has Released N3.9trn Of 2016 Budget – Min for Finance

The Minister for Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has said that at the end of September, N3.9tn out of the N6.1tn budgeted for the year has been released.

The Director Special Projects in the ministry, who represented the minister, Mr. Mohammed Dikwa, a stakeholders’ forum on reducing the cost of governance in Abuja on Tuesday said only 18 percent of the releases was for capital expenses against 82 percent for recurrent expenditure.

In a paper, “Public Sector Financial Management Reforms as a Strategy for Cutting Cost of Governance in Nigeria”, Adeosun said that the releases to the productive sectors of the economy remained the highest in recent times.

Ghana | 13 Presidential Candidates Disqualifies

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has disqualified thirteen presidential candidates from contesting this year’s elections.

The body qualified four candidates.

The EC Chairman, Charlotte Osei, on Tuesday in Accra named the qualified candidates as John Mahama of the governing National Democratic Congress, Nana Akufo-Addo of the main opposition New Patriotic Party, Ivor Greenstreet of the Convention People’s Party, and Jacob Osei-Yeboah, an independent candidate.

Alarming! See The Number of People Currently Undergoing HIV Testing and Treatment in Nigeria

It has been revealed that as many as 2.4 million Nigerians are undergoing HIV testing and treatment.

This development was made known by the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria.

The Institute recently said that more than 2.3 million Nigerians are currently undergoing HIV testing and treatment in parts of the country.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Chief Executive Officer of the institute, Dr. Patrick Dakum, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja.

Abubakar Ibrahim Wins 2016 Nigeria Prize For Literature Worth N48m

'A Season of Crimson Blossoms' by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim has won the 2016 NLNG prize for Literature as announced by Professor Banjo, head of the judges for the NLNG Nig Literature prize.

Professor Banjo described Abubakar’s first novel, “as skillful and sympathetic narrative." Adam who is Daily Trust's Art editor won the Prize beating, Elnathan John's 'Born on a Tuesday' and past winner Chika Unigwe's ' Night Dancer'.

Woman Slumps After Catching Her Husband Having S*x with His Teenage Niece

A woman nearly lost her life as she slumped and fainted after catching her 60-year-old husband having s*x with his teenage niece in the living room of their matrimonial house in Ngong, Kajiado County of Kenya on Wednesday morning.

Her scream had attracted neighbours who rushed to her rescue and helped her regain consciousness.

Oh No! Police Officer Shot Dead in Court Premises by Suspect He Was Escorting to Trial

A police officer has been killed inside the premises of a court. The officer was shot dead by a suspected robber at the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court, South Africa, today. 

News24 reports that a witness, who asked not to be named, said the police officer was escorting the suspect to court.

“I Can’t Be Paying N800m For Students To Fail” - Niger Government on Payment of WASSCE Fees

The Niger State Government said it would discontinue the payment of the West African Senior School Examination Certificate Examination and National Examination Council fees for its students in secondary schools in the state.

The state governor, Sani Bello, disclosed this on Tuesday when he visited the Justice Legbo Kutigi Secondary School to inspect the ongoing renovation of the school in Lavun Local Government Area of the state.

Bello said the government could not continue to pay N800m every year for students only for just five per cent of them to pass the examinations.

Cossy Orjiakor gift fan N5k for tattooing her name on his tongue

This young man who tattooed his tongue for his favorite celebrity will be getting N5,000 for his courage

A fan who has so much love for actress Cossy Ojiakor, went as far as having a drawing on his tongue which reads “I love Cossy,’ and this has gotten the busty actress blushing.

Comedian Basketmouth Pays Tribute To Late Mum On Her 60th Posthumous Birthday (PHOTOs)

Africa’s most flamboyant comedian, Basketmouth‘s mum would have been a sexagenarian today but tragically, she passed on in the wee hours of Tuesday, October 4th due to a brief illness.

The loss of his rare gem won’t stop him from celebrating her today as he took to his Instagram page, to share photos of his mum from her 59th birthday and wrote:

VP Osinbajo: “Even Buhari’s Friends Won’t Be Spared In The Fight Against Corruption”

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has stated that even the president Buhari’s friends and associates are not excluded from the anti-corruption war.

Speaking during a special interview session with journalists at the presidential villa on Tuesday, the Vice President is quoted as saying:

Beautiful Photos of Actress, Dayo Amusa

Stunning Yoruba Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa, shared these lovely photos she had from a recent shoot for Zanzee Spa Beauty & Style.

The beauty looks effortlessly stunning as she rocks a short hair and a lovely floral print gown – she shared the lovely photos on her IG page where one of her fans noted that she was “adding flesh” and she had better reduce it before she became a “beautiful ball”.

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River States | Hotel Reportedly Suspends Male Staff Over Homosexuality Claims

One Nigerian man named Andrew, has cried out after he was dismissed from his job yesterday over claims that he is gay – Andrew who has been working for over two years as a cook in a Nigerian hotel based in Port Harcourt, said that the whole thing came as a shocking surprise to him when he was summoned to a panel by the hotel management who inquisitively pressed to know if he is a gay and suspended him over the issue.

Speaking to NoStrings, he said;

Oh Dear! 15 Exotic Cars Discovered By DSS In Judge’s House

Detectives of the Department of State Services (DSS), yesterday found a Rolls Royce in the fleet of about 15 cars of one of the seven judges under investigation.

The judge was said to have hired a notable construction firm to build his palatial home and imported furniture from Brazil, Argentina and Spain. The judge, said a source close to the investigation, once conducted his “poor colleagues” around his mansion.

Another judge told the DSS that he did not know how N18million was paid into his account and he did not get alert to enable him complain to his bankers.

Aww! These Police Officers And Medical Doctors Pre-Wedding will make you want to ...

Yes, it will make you want to marry for our single boys and girls and for the married people, sorry you have passed this stage, Lol! Anyways, the term pre-wedding shoot has come to take his place in Nigeria and this year alone we have seen lots of shoot from various field of works. Today we present shoot from Police Officers and Medical doctors...

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Nene Leakes take People magazine on a tour inside her bedroom

Nene Leakes invited People magazine Home edition to her home in order to get a sneak peek into her 'bedroom' life and see other parts of her home.

Newlywed bride who allowed men fondle her breast for honeymoon money arrested (PHOTO)

The newly wed bride who was seen in a viral video allowing men to grope her breasts on her wedding day so she could gather money for honeymoon has been arrested and charged with indecency.  The bride, "Miss Bee"  has been revealed to be a transsexual.

It has also been discovered that "Miss Bee", who is a 22-year-old entertainer works in Pattaya in South Thailand.

Photos from Nicki Minaj's shoot for Marie Claire

Nicki Minaj is on the cover of the November issue of Marie Claire where she talked about her relationship, nudity double standard between black and white women in the industry and lots more. 

Nick Young and new GF, Paloma Ford share a kiss (PHOTO)

NBA star and Iggy Azalea's former fiancé, Nick Young posed for this picture with his new girlfriend Paloma Ford. Meanwhile, his baby mama is expecting his second child.

Zamfara State | Unknown Gunmen kill Police ASP, one other

Unknown gunmen suspected to be assassins yesterday at about 2am, stormed the residence of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Gambo Adamu at Sha'iskawa quarters in Gusau the capital of Zamfara state and shot him dead. The gunmen believed to be assassins, shot the deceased at close range, causing him to die instantly.

The gunmen in the same vein attacked the home of one Ibrahim Muhammad at Filin Jirgi area, killing him in the presence of his wailing wife.