African Player of the Year: Mahrez, Mikel Obi, Iheanacho make 30-man shortlist

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), have announced 30 players who are up for the African Player of the Year award.

Four-time winner Yaya Toure, who also made the final three last year is the obvious omission. But Andre Ayew, Islam Slimani, Mohamed Elneny, Victor Wanyama, John Obi Mikel, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Yannick Bolasie, Sadio Mane and Wahbi Khazri made the cut.

Kano | Islamic scholars call for Aisha Buhari’s arrest

We had expected that Islamic scholars would react to the unislamic remarks of Aisha Buhari against her husband.

The Islamic scholars who converged in Kano State decried her oublic barrage of her husband as an insult to Islamic teachings.

The Islamic scholars also called on security operatives to immediately arrest her once she steps foot into the country.

Following Aisha’s comments, President Buhari had dismissed his wife’s claims saying: “I claim superior knowledge over her and the rest of the opposition.

Madonna named Billboard's 2016 Woman of the Year

Madonna Louise Ciccone popularly known as Madonna has been named Billboard's 2016 Woman of the Year. According to Janice Min, the president and chief creative officer of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group,

"Madonna is one of a miniscule number of super-artists whose influence and career transcend music. With her creative vision, relentless innovation, and dedication to philanthropic causes, she is an inspiration to hundreds of millions of people around the world, all while shattering every career record out there. 

Pep Guardiola demands perfection from Sergio Aguero

Despite Sergio Aguero's fine start to the season, perfectionist Pep Guardiola wants more from his Manchester City forward.

Aguero has made a strong start to life under Guardiola, scoring 11 goals in eight games for City this term.

Guardiola, though, insists the Argentina international can do better.

We miss Kante and people need to accept it won´t be the same this season - Wes Morgan

Leicester City captain Wes Morgan concedes the Premier League champions are feeling the loss of former midfielder N'Golo Kante.

Morgan and Co. will come up against their ex-team-mate for the first time since Kante's switch to Chelsea when Leicester travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Kante was crowned Leicester's Player of the Season as the Foxes defied the odds to hoist the Premier League trophy aloft last term. And while Morgan said the France international is missed, he insists it is time to move on.

Borussia Dortmund 1 Hertha Berlin 1: Aubameyang late equalizer sets new record

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had a penalty saved but then rescued a point for Borussia Dortmund as they set a new club record of 25 home games unbeaten in the Bundesliga with a 1-1 draw against Hertha Berlin.

Dortmund were far from their best at Signal Iduna Park and wasted chances before Aubameyang's late strike, sparing his blushes after he was thwarted by Rune Jarstein from the spot in a match that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.

It took a while for Friday's game, the first following the international break, to get going. With 51 minutes played Hertha sparked the contest into life as Valentin Stocker, who was dismissed in stoppage time, latched onto Vedad Ibisevic's superb pass to score his second of the season.

Di Maria out from PSG trip to Nancy with injury

Paris Saint-Germain will be without Angel Di Maria and Thiago Motta for their trip to Nancy in Ligue 1 this weekend.

Di Maria played the full 90 minutes in both of Argentina's recent 2018 World Cup qualifiers with Peru and Paraguay, but he has returned with an injury.

Exact details of the forward's problem are yet to be revealed, Di Maria's name just appearing on the absent list for Saturday's league clash with "hurt" the stated reason.

Want to Know How much sex is enough for couples? (Read Here)

There is a new study that has revealed how many times married couples need to have sex to experience optimal happiness in their relationship.

The US study was based on a survey of more than 30,000 Americans in four decades and was published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science. 

Choi! Read How a Lady Beats Up An Able Bodied Man in a Bank In Ibadan

A social media user, Teebiggs based in Ibadan, Oyo state has taken to his social media account to narrate how a woman physically abused a man she accused of stealing her highly-priced mobile phones.

According to Teebiggs, he is sharing the story just so one or two people can learn from it. 

Read below: 

PDP says Eyitayo Jegede remains their Ondo Gubernatorial Candidate

October 14, 2016

Press Release

Re: Jimoh Ibrahim to Replace Eyitayo Jegede as PDP Guber Candidate in Ondo State…Jegede Remains Our Flag-Bearer in the November 26, 2016 Ondo Election – PDP

The Ruling of Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja today, Friday, October 14, 2016 does not in any way affect the matter of the PDP Candidacy in the forthcoming Ondo State Governorship Election. The issue of Ondo Governorship was not the matter before Justice Abang in the Suit. The matter before his Lordship was in relation to the 2019 General Elections.

President Buhari Wants Increase In Trade Between Nigeria And Germany

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, is seeking an increase in trade relations between his nation and Germany.

President Buhari, who addressed a German-Nigeria Business Forum in Berlin where he was on an official visit, urged German businessmen to explore different sectors of Nigeria’s economy that had not been opened up.

He told the gathering that a new bank, Development Bank of Nigeria, would soon begin operations to strengthen the government’s economic diversification programme.

John Legend and wife, Chrissy Teigen celebrates Baby Luna's six months birthday

37-year-old America Singer, John Legend took to his Instagram account to celebrate his son clocking 6 months. He shared a beautiful of his wife, Chrissy Teigen playing with their baby, Luna and captioned it '6 months'

His wife also shared a video on her Instagram Page and captioned it:

Amber Rose shows off her derriere in a transparent leggings (Photo)

TV Personality, model and actress Amber Rose suffered a wardrobe malfunction flashing her underwear via see through leggings as she headed to Dancing With The Stars rehearsals on Thursday.

The 32 year old who is almost as well known for her shapely behind as Kim Kardashian, is gradually proving a hit on the dance show.

Charlyboy says 89% of Abuja women are prostitutes

Charly Boy has taken to his Instagram to say that 89% of women in Abuja are Commercial Sex workers or to put it in a literal form – Runs Girls.

Iheanacho beats Ronaldo to win CNN Goal of the Week Award (See Polls)

Nigerian Football sensation Kelechi Iheanacho has been named the winner of the CNN Goal of the Week Award beating three-time FIFA Ballon D’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo to the coveted prize.

The 20-year-old was on target for the Super Eagles when they defeated Zambia 2-1 in Ndola during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

The Manchester City forward breezed past two Chipolopolo defenders to meet a return pass from strike partner Brown Ideye before rounding off the goalkeeper and calmly slotting the ball home despite the presence of two defenders on the line.

Bravery! African woman repels thugs who were about to stab a teenager with baby strapped to her back

Photo Credits: BBC London

Two black mothers, including one with a baby, intervened when thugs were about to stab a teenager in a busy shopping street. The niece and her aunt took action when two youths with huge knives chased two other boys through New Cross in south London. The aunt picked up a cafe chair and lunged at one of the knifemen with all her strength, knocking him off balance as he was about to attack one of the boys.

Dele Momodu reacts to President Buhari's 'my wife belongs to the kitchen' comment

Dele Momodu also weighs in on President Buhari's comment to his Wife, Aisha. The Ovation Magazine CEO, decided to go witty and said Buhari actually took it as a joke ...

Hilarious! Check out while this woman want to be absence from work!!!

If you were the one what will you do? I love her, she is damn smart, Lol!

Gunmen kidnap woman in Port Harcourt, Rivers State (PHOTOs)

According to Solomon Chijioke, who shared the photos today, a woman was kidnapped Thursday night by unknown gunmen at NDDC road by Mountain of Fire Church, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. They left behind her car and a young boy with her.

'My beloved wife Evelyn belongs by my side, not behind' - Senator Ben Murray-Bruce

Senator Ben Murra-Bruce also weighs in on President Buhari's comment to his Wife, Aisha. The Senator shared a photo of his wife given him a peck.

Aisha should have advised President Buhari in BED not on BBC - Senator Owie

Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Rowland Owie reacting to Aisha Buhari's controversial BBC interview said if his wife went public to criticize him the way Aisha Buhari did to her husband, in her BBC Hausa interview, he would send her packing from his house. 

In an interview with Vanguard, Owie said although what Aisha Buhari said was right, it could have been said in the bedroom when she had some private time with her husband.

Timaya: "Guys, make sure you take care of your woman"

Timaya took to his social media page to pen his advice to guys ... He wrote "GUY'S Make Sure U Take Care Of Your Woman... PLEASE don't be a SCRUB!!!"

Biko, what's the meaning of that grammar scrub? My dictionary is far, just help a sister!

Recession Ke? E-Money gifts wife a 2016 Customised Range Rover Super Sport

5 Star Music CEO and Business Mogul, E-Money surprised his wife Juliet Okonkwo with an early 'Christmas' gift yesterday. He gifted her a 2016 customized Range Rover Sports SUV in London and she gushed over it via her Instagram page. 

According to her:

Kim Kardashian sighted for the first time in LA after Paris robbery (Photos)

Kim Kardashian stepped out for the first time in LA following her terrifying robbery in Paris. She was spotted wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood and tennis shoes, as she visited a restaurant in Beverly Hills yesterday Thursday, October 13th.

"She was with security," an insider told E! News "She made a brief, 30-minute trip to a restaurant in Beverly Hills. She was with a female friend and looked very downcast and somber, not wanting to be seen."

Check out Reno Omokri epic reply to someone who tried to shade him (Very Funny)

Following Reno Omokri reactions to President Buhari's comment on his wife, Aisha, a twitter user tried to shade the Former SA to GEJ on the kissing picture he shared and his reply was epic ... Lol

Private Security Operators says they can eradicate kidnappings in few months

With the increasing rate of kidnapping in Nigeria, security practitioners has thrown their hand of support to the Federal Government to help eradicate the menace.

According to report by Punch, with over five million operatives across Nigeria, security practitioners said the increasing kidnappings in the country can be eradicated within a short time, if the government collaborates with them.

The Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria, Mr. Davidson Akhimien, said the number of policemen securing Nigeria (about 370,000) pales in comparison to the number of private security operatives in the country.

Popular kingmaker allegedly rape sick 27-year-old girl in Kwara State

A business woman, Mrs. Florence Bamidele, has accused one of the kingmakers of Odo-Owa community in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, High Chief Bunmi Popoola, of raping her 27-year-old daughter, Joke, many times under the guise of curing her of an ailment.

Saturday PUNCH learnt that Joke, who was brought to Popoola for traditional treatment, later succumbed to the strange disease.

One might have concluded that it was a case of just rape but when Bamidele delved into the details of what transpired and how her daughter died, it sounded like one from a Hollywood movie.

NNPC expands crude exploration to Gongola, others

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has embarked on a more rigorous exploration of the Gongola and other frontier inland basins as part of efforts to shore up the oil and gas reserve base across the country.

The Group Managing Director, NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, made this disclosure when he paid separate visits to the Governors of Bauchi, Mr. Mohammad Abubakar; and Gombe State, Mr. Ibrahim Dankwambo, as well as the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, and the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III.

Nigeria Inflation rate rises to 17.9% – Reports

Nigeria's inflation has risen to 17.9% as against 17.6% in the previous month, this is according to report release by National Bureau of Statistics.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, energy and energy-related prices continue to be the largest increases reflected in the core sub-index.

It stated that in September, the core sub-index increased by 17.7 per cent, up by 0.5 per cent points from rates recorded in August (17.2 per cent).

How Hollywood's Highest Paid Actor Makes And Spends His Money

Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, is the highest-paid actor in the world. According to Forbes, the former World Wrestling Entertainment star makes a whopping $64.5m (N20.3bn) per year in acting, beating the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and Brad Pitt. But that didn’t happen by a mere luck.

Regarded as one of the most hardworking people in show business, The Rock stars in movies and television shows, runs his own production company and also makes some money from endorsements.

The 44-year-old is a box-office juggernaut, with many of his movies earning at least nine figures in income.