Aww! Nigerian Actress Gets N500,000 from a 'Stranger' on Her Birthday

Nollywood actress Padita Agu became half a million naira richer after she celebrated her birthday yesterday 13th October. She was shocked with a financial gift by a strange man she met only once and may not even vividly recollect his face.

Read her story below:

Who says Farming is Dirty Job? Check out this Farmer's dressing (PHOTOs)

Kiyoto Saito is a young rice farmer from Kengo, Japan’s Yamagata prefecture, who is renowned for his dressing.

The man is trying to change people’s perception of agricultural work through his unusual attire.

According to Oddity Central, whether he’s driving a tractor, or is standing up to his knees in the marshy rice fields, Kiyoto is always wearing an elegant suit complete with shirt and tie.

Unbelievable! Man Kills Brother-In-Law for doing this ...

A man has used a log of wood to brutally murder his brother-in-law for continuously pestering him for bride price. The man who was arrested told police he killed his wife's brother as he was always in the habit of making such demands anytime he was drunk.

According to The Chronicle, Thomas Moyo, 63 is now cooling his head in police custody for killing Fayo Ncube, 52. The incident happened last Thursday around 9 pm in Zimbabwe. Moyo was arrested on Tuesday at an abandoned shack where he had been hiding at Ndamuleni Village.

Fayo’s daughter Ms Sithokozile Ncube said Moyo was arrested in a bush about 25 km from their village.

Just In: Court sack Jegede replace him with Jimoh Ibahim as Official PDP Candidate in Ondo

According to a Breaking News report posted by SaharaReporters on Twitter, Justice Okon Abang of the federal high court, has today, October 14, in a ruling, gi ven a specific order that Eyitayo Jegede be replaced by Jimoh Ibahim as the official Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State.

Eyitayo Jegede, is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, from Ipele town, near Owo in Ondo State, and a gubernatorial candidate of the PDP in Ondo state.

Security Expert says Whatever Given to Boko Haram in Exchange for Chibok Girls Would Be Used Against Nigeria

Jihadist group Boko Haram has freed 21 of the more than 200 Chibok girls kidnapped more than two years ago, raising hopes for the release of the others, officials said Thursday according to the Vanguard.

Also Ryan Cummings, a director at intelligence firm - Signal Risk. has said: “whatever is being given to Boko Haram in exchange for the girls would potentially be used against the Nigerian state again.”

Choi! Son Caught in Bed with Father's Second Wife, Impregnates Her

A randy son has incurred the anger of his father after sleeping with the man's second wife and impregnating her. The incident happened in Madhau village.

B-metro reports that Trynos Ruwendedze is reportedly engaged in a face-off with his son Simon after he allegedly impregnated his second wife Munamato Marufu. The matter came to light the day the two parties Simon and Marufu were caught red handed busy between the sheets in the latter’s bedroom hut.

Murdered Shiite Wife Gives Birth to Baby Boy (Photos)

According to a report by one Facebook user named Shuaibu Ahmad, the wife of a Shia member allegedly killed by Nigerian security forces yesterday gave birth to a baby boy.

"It is unfortunate that the baby won't live to see his father" he regrettably wrote.

Renowned Technology Specialist Mysteriously Goes Missing

Aditya Shrivastava, a thirty-one-year-old technology expert who is popular around Bengaluru has gone missing under mysterious circumstances.

The man reportedly disappeared on Monday night, when he was supposed to board a bus to Hyderabad.

According to the man's friend Antara Chatterjee, Shrivastava, who is based in Mumbai, was supposed to board a 9:30 pm bus from Bengaluru to reach Hyderabad on Tuesday morning.

Wanputu! 24-year-old Man impregnates his 66-year-old maternal Grandmother

A 24-year old man has become the talk of the village after he allegedly impregnated his 66-year-old grandmother. According to a report by B-metro, the man identified as Normore Mudavanhu got Sazini Dube, his maternal grandmother, pregnant. 

“I cannot comment much because the two have not appeared in my court. However, I have heard about the embarrassing incident,” Chief Njelele in whose jurisdiction the incident occured said. The chief further added he is not surprised by the incident as he revealed some people having been engaging in incestous acts in secret.

Federal Government grant freed Chibok Girls scholarship and jobs

The Federal Government has promised to take care of the education and job needs of the 21 freed Chibok girls. The promise was made by the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo while visiting the girls at the DSS Medical Centre, Abuja, where they were receiving medical attention on Thursday.

According to a statement released by his spokesman, Mr. Laolu Akande, Osinbajo as saying that the government will make provisions for girls to go back to school and also provide employment for those who wish to work.

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.

Read below:

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

Photo Credit:Ettore Belgrado

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