Ibru family slam EFCC for tagging Goodie a fugitive

The family of Goodie Ibru last night, described the ‘wanted person’ tag placed on him over alleged fraud, money laundering and diversion of capital market funds as scandalous, misleading and unfortunate.

In a statement signed by Akpofure Ibru, the family said: ‘’EFCC’s sensational October 12 appeal to members of the public to furnish them with information on Mr. Ibru’s whereabout creates the unfortunate impression that Mr. Ibru is on the run.

Pique wants to become Barcelona president

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes he can take the unusual route into club politics rather than management when his playing career comes to an end by becoming Barca president.

The Catalan giants are run by a president voted for by the club’s near 150,000 members with mandates lasting up to six years.

“I want to be president of Barca. It is the step I would like to take when I retire. I don’t see myself as a coach, I don’t think I would enjoy it that much,” Pique told Catalan TV station TV3.

Aisha Buhari's BBC Interview: Reno Omokri reacts

Hours after the release of Aisha Buhari's controversial interview with BBC, where she dropped the bombshell that she may not support her husband at the 2019 election, former social media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri today shared his thoughts on Facebook.

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Ekiti State | Gov Fayose's stomach infrastructure hits the streets

As part of the activities marking the second year anniversary of the people's governor in office, the stomach infrastructure train of his Excellency, Dr Peter Ayodele Fayose moved around some streets of Ado, and Afao Ekiti to as usual give back to the citizens

The governor's stomach infrastructure train which was led by the Personal assistant to the governor on stomach infrastructure and general administration, Hon Sunshine Anifowose gifted Money and food stuff to the people around.

There is no wife for anybody ... - Osita Iheme aka Pawpaw

Nollywood comic actor, Osita Iheme, aka Pawpaw, in this interview with Punch says he doesn't believe he has to meet Miss Right before he makes up his mind about settling down.

Unlike his comic pair, Aki (Chinedu Ikedieze), Osita is still a bachelor. Asked why he has not followed Aki’s example, the comic actor looks confused and he is speechless for awhile. Then he says;

It is not the destiny of every single person to get married - Banky W

Banky W while speaking in a program on Metro FM explained why he’s not in a hurry to marry, he insisted that marriage is not meant for every single person.

According to him, the process of finding a woman whom one would love and connect with may lead to a delay in marriage.

Jibrin tells DSS, well done on Chibok girls but do something about Dogara

Abdulmumin Jibrin, suspended member of the house of representatives, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to quickly arrest Yakubu Dogara, the speaker, because he is dancing “skelewu” with public funds at the lower legislative chamber.

“Well done, President Muhammadu Buhari and the DSS on the Chibok girls. Every single life is important even if they will return home one after the other,” he wrote on Facebook on Thursday.

Feeling Lonely? Here are 9 Small Ways to Resolve It

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Even if friends and family surround you, you can’t escape it. Everyone experiences loneliness – the worst type of emptiness. On days when your loneliness is about to consume you, try these 9 things that other fellow lonely people use to deal with those overwhelming feelings.

1. Meet people

If you feel like you don’t have anyone in your life, change that!

Sports Minister: Abuja will host Sports Festival if Cross River can’t

Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said Abuja will host the 19th National Sports Festival if Cross River is unable to do so.

Cross Rivers won the rights to host the festival after the last Games in Lagos in 2012.

According to Dalung’s special adviser on media, Nneka Anibeze, the main Local Organizing Committee for the festival is asking the Sports Ministry for N650m to host the competition.

Isaac Success might make his first EPL Start this weekend

Watford's Nigerian striker Isaac Success is in line to make his first English Premier League start when his club face Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Sunday.

The 20-year-old who made five substitute appearances for Walter Mazzarri's side since joining the club this summer missed a chance to make his debut for the senior national team in last Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Ndola due to a leg injury.

17-year-old Girl married off to Katsina Emir’s Aide says "She wasn't Force"

A 17-year-old Habiba Tanko who is entangled in controversy over alleged forceful conversion to Islam and marriage in Katsina has denied any such action saying, “I took all decisions in my own volition.”

Speaking before a joint committee session with officials of Katsina Emirate, Christian Association of Nigeria (NAN) Katsina chapter, and security personnel, Habiba said, “I chose on my own to become a Muslim and relocated to the emir’s palace for fear of what I might go through and the threat coming from my parents.”

FIFA President, Infantino unveils plans to increase World Cup to 40 or 48 teams

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has revealed that the world football governing body Council, supports the idea of an expanded World Cup with 40 or 48 teams.

He was speaking on Thursday, after the first day of the two-day FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, where the issue of increasing number of countries for the 2026 tournament was a major topic.

Government should respect Released 21 #ChibokGirls privacy – Amnesty

The Amnesty International has cautioned the Federal Government, FG, on the privacy of the twenty-one Chibok girls that regained their freedom on Thursday.

The group cautioned that the privacy of the girls should be a priority.

Chelsea FC announces record-breaking £900m Nike kit deal

Chelsea has announced a new £60million-a-year sponsorship deal with Nike, in what they claimed is the “largest commercial deal in the club’s history.

The Blues had ended their relationship with Adidas and this new deal is worth double, covering kits for the first team, ladies team and youth shirts.

Marina Granovskaia, who is a director with the club and Roman Abramovich’s close confidant, explained the reason for their 15-year partnership with Nike, which begins next season.

(Video) See How Scared A Recruit Was When Being Taught How To Shoot

Lol, sometimes we wonder if it is really that easy to fire a weapon like we see the Nigerian military personnel do. It is a difficult task at first, but with a consistent training routine, it becomes a part of you. 

REVEALED! How the 21 #ChibokGirls were Released

Yesterday news broke out that 21 of the abducted 276 girls has been released and the Federal Government soon confirm the news. But what many Nigerians were worried about was what lead to the released of a specified number of the girls and what did Federal Government gave in return for the released.

Thai King's Body arrive at Grand Palace for People to Pay Respects

A royal convoy led by a van carrying the remains of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej drove to the Grand Palace in Bangkok's historic center on Friday where the body will remain for people to pay respects to the monarch revered by many Thais as their father and a demigod.

Bhumibol died Thursday at age 88 at Siriraj hospital, which had been his virtual home for years as doctors treated him for various illnesses afflicting his lungs, liver, kidneys, brain and blood.

Aisha Buhari's BBC Interview: See Nigerians Reactions on Twitter

After the released of the much awaited Aisha Buhari's BBC Interview, several debates has been thrown online.

In the interview, she allegedly said that the leadership of Nigeria has been hijacked by a cabal and that she would not support her husband come 2019, especially if nothing is done by the problem.

Afghanistan | More Than 200 Police, Soldiers Killed - Officials

Hundreds of members of Afghanistan's security forces have been killed recently fighting insurgent attacks on the main city in the southern province of Helmand, officials said on Friday.

Abdul Majeed Akhonzada, deputy head of the provincial council, and lawmaker Sheer Muhammad Akhon put the number of soldiers and police killed in the past 10 days in and around Lashkar Gah at more than 200.

Separately, they each said 45 civilians had also been killed in the fighting, which saw Taliban militants launch attacks on at least two areas of the city earlier this week.

OMG! Snake Catcher Releases Over 300 Snakes Into An Indian Forest (See Photos)

A snake catcher was seen releasing more than 300 snakes back into the wild in India. Salem Khan, from Bhopal, India has been capturing snakes for 30 years. He rescues the snakes from people's houses and releases them in forest. The man prayed after the 'precious' snakes were released 

Three Police Officers In Court For Torturing Man To Death In Lagos

Three policemen, Inspector Surulere Irede, Sergeant Sunday Ogunyemi and Corporal Hezekiah Babatunde, were on Wednesday re-arraigned at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, for the alleged unlawful killing of one Olayode Ayoade.

Irede, 46, Ogunyemi , 40, and Babatunde were docked before Justice Sendoten Ogunsanya on a count of manslaughter.

Wow! Check out Trending Photo of Couple Who Has Been Dating For Over 12 Years

Above are trending Photos of a couple who have been in a relationship for over 12 years (2004 to 2106) and still counting. The viral photos have melted the hearts of online users.

UK Parliament Moves Into Tears After Listening to How Lawmaker Lost Her Baby (Photos)

Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft moved the House of Commons to tears as she told the devastating story of how she lost her baby daughter. Her voice breaking, Ms. Foxcroft described how Veronica lived just five days after complications during birth. 

The MP said after agreeing to the life support machine being turned off she was finally able to hold her girl for the first time as her heartbeat slowly stopped.

Imo State | Nigeria Customs Impound Contraband Goods Worth Over N1Billion (Photos)

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C, Owerri has recorded a total of two hundred and thirty-one (231) seizures of contraband goods with an overall Duty Paid Value (DPV) of one billion, nine hundred and fifty-seven million, five hundred and twenty nine thousand, three hundred and seventy-five naira (N 1,957,529,375.00) in the third quarter of the year 2016.

This is in contrast to the three hundred and seventy-nine (379) seizures with a DPV of two billion, two hundred and twenty-four million, two hundred and forty-five thousand, seven hundred and ninety-seven Naira (N2,224,245,797.00) impounded in the year 2015.

Woman donates 2,038 ounces of breast milk after losing her son after birth

A mother who gave birth to a stillborn baby has donated more than 2000 oz of breast milk to help other moms.

Three days after she lost her baby, she began her “lactation journey” and has now helped out six moms and their babies by donating 2,038 ounces of her breast milk.

She posted a photo of herself on social media pumping her breasts with pictures of the babies she has helped surrounding her.

Writing on Instagram she explained her reasons behind lactating for other moms.

Zambia | Deputy Mayor accidentally post half-naked picture to WhatsApp group (Photo)

Beatrice Bwalya Kapansa is the talk of the town in Zambia right now, as the newly elected Patriotic Front (PF) Deputy Mayor reportedly shared a half naked picture of herself on her party’s WhatsApp group chat.

According to PostZambia.com:

“SONTA Epowabomba” is a PF WhatsApp chat group where members discuss party mobilisation strategies and share information concerning political developments.

Cult group kills 200 Level student and his girlfriend in Benue

A 200 level student of Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi simply identified as Solomon Aondoaseer and his girlfriend, Doofan Agbaja, have been killed by members of a rival cult group in the state capital.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, in a chat with our reporter, the late Aondoaseer was said be a member of the Red Viper cult, while their killers belonged to the rival Black Axe cult.

Former Male Prostitute Says He’s Doing God’s Work By Sleeping With Lonely Married Women

The revelation made by a 38-year-old South African man has resulted in serious debate. The man named Zwe has been bragging about his sexual prowess and newfound fame with married women.

He is a God-fearing born-again Christian man who goes to church every Sunday. However, Zwe said that he started making a living as a male prostitute after he realised he could make a lot of money from keeping lonely women company.

“Some women went almost two months without being intimate with their spouses and that’s where I come in. God gave me this good body and nice private parts so I am using them to make a living and support my family. No one should judge me,” he said.

Aisha Buhari warns President Buhari that he might lose her support if ...

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Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has sent a strong warning to her husband that he might lose her support if he does not do something about the current administrations.

In a BBC interview, Aisha Buhari said the president "does not know" most of the top officials he has appointed.

She suggested the government had been hijacked, saying a "few people" were behind presidential appointments.

Mr Buhari was elected last year with a promise to tackle corruption and nepotism in government.

National Judicial Council condemns arrest of judges by the DSS

The National Judicial Council (NJC) yesterday condemned the arrest of some judges by the Department of State Services (DSS).

It described the action as a threat to the independence of the Judiciary, which portends great danger to our democracy.

The judicial body also described the arrest of judges as a clear attempt by the DSS to humiliate, intimidate, denigrate and cow the Judiciary.