Massive earthquake hit New Zealand

An earthquake measured between 6.6 and 7.2 has struck New Zealand. Local reports by New Zealand Herald said the quake struck 20km south-east of Hanmer Springs, quoting Geonet. Geonet described the quake, felt through much of the country, as “very large”.

The quake struck at 12.02am Monday and is officially rated as “severe”. Many people from as far afield as Wellington to Dunedin felt the quake. In Wellington, sirens can be heard and people are on the street crying. New Zealand Civil Defence just tweeted that it is “assessing [the] situation with assistance of scientific advisors and civil defence groups”.

Japan flogged Falconets 6-0 in FIFA U-20 World Cup

The Nigeria U-20 Women’s team, the Falconets, were whitewashed 6-0 by Japan in their opening game of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Sunday in Papua New Guinea.’

The Nigerian Ladies went all the way to the finals of the last edition but were simply blown apart by the Asians on Sunday.

Continue to praise God despite hardship - Cleric tells Nigerians

Pastor Femi Paul of the Living Faith Church in Lafia has urged Nigerians to continue to praise and worship God in spite of any hardship they may be experiencing.

The cleric made the appeal on Sunday in Lafia in a sermon titled “Engaging the power of praise.” According to him, apart from prayers, praises is another effective way of communicating with God and getting His attention to rescue Nigerians from whatever situation they found themselves.

Gov Fayose reveals plans by Aso Rock cabals to plot against Justice Onnoghen

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has raised the alarm over a plot by a cabal within the presidency to prevent Justice Walter Nkanu Onnoghen from becoming the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

Fayose alleged that the appointment of Justice Onnoghen as Acting CJN was “either a grand plot to deprive him of his well-deserved appointment as CJN because he is from the South-South region or those cabals in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa want to hold him in the jugular, using his confirmation as substantive CJN to get him to assist them to pervert justice.” The governor, who said the inordinate power game of the Aso Rock cabal was apparent in the unnecessary delay in announcing Onnoghen as substantive CJN, adding that the present arrangement was a breach of the succession plan in the apex judiciary.

Emmanuella of Mark Angel Comedy, 2 other Nigerians win YouTube Awards

Mark Angel Comedy featuring six-year-old Emmanuella Samuel, Nigeria’s Channels Television and IbakaTV/Nollywood have emerged winners at the inaugural Sub-Saharan African (SSA) YouTube Awards, an official said on Sunday.

According to Ms Susan Wojcicki, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of YouTube, the SSA YouTube Award was Google’s way of celebrating African creators.

She said “the YouTube Awards celebrates the talent and creativity of YouTube community while serving as platform that shares Africa’s creativity with the rest of the world.

Housewife reveals why she left her lecturer husband and got pregnant for a bricklayer

A university lecturer in Nigeria is facing a humiliating dilemma in his marriage.

Suraju Oyekunle, said to be a teacher at the Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos, is fighting hard to save his 13 years old marriage to Kafayat who has not only been unfaithful to him, but is pregnant for another man.

The real complication, however, is that Mrs. Oyekunle has openly confessed to being in love with the intruder, whom she said she prefers to spend the rest of her life with, the report says.

Olympic medal found in rubbish heap after it was stolen

An Olympic fencing champion whose Rio Games gold medal was stolen as he slept on a train was celebrating Sunday after receiving news of its discovery by a stranger via a message on Facebook.

“I’m really happy! Even though I’d come to terms with losing the medal, it was like a part of me had been taken away,” said Daniele Garozzo, who won Olympic foil gold for Italy in Rio last summer.

Donald Trump vows to immediately deport up to three million immigrants

Donald Trump will keep his vow to deport millions of undocumented migrants from the United States, he said in an interview to be broadcast Sunday, saying as many as three million could be removed after he takes office.

Mikel says he wouldn't swap my Olympic medal for a place in the Chelsea team

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Antonio Conte is punishing him for his decision to play at the Olympics but says he would not swap his bronze medal for a place in the team.

The 29-year-old has not made an appearance this season, having been frozen out of the first-team since his return from Rio de Janeiro, where he claimed a bronze medal.

Nigeria's technical adviser Gernot Rohr claimed that Conte has deliberately kept Mikel out of his plans as a result of his decision to forgo their pre-season plans in favour of playing at the Olympics.

There is no free lunch anymore in Edo – Governor Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Sunday advised individuals and groups expecting freebies from the new government that there would be no “free lunch anymore”.

Obaseki noted that his administration would be radically different from his predecessor as it would focus on governance, rather than politics.

The governor, who made this known at the Government House in Benin, added that everyone must work to earn any benefit and move the state to its desired level.

Prophet TB Joshua reacts to 'failed' US election prophesy (See Details)

Head of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Temitope Joshua, popularly known as Prophet TB Joshua, has said his prophesy on US election was not off the mark. He added that people need spiritual understanding to be able to interpret it.

During a service at the headquarters of his church at Ikotun, Lagos on Sunday Prophet TB Joshua said, “there was nothing controversial about the prophecy. It is human beings that are controversial.”

'US President-elect, Donald Trump to attend Sir Emeka Offor’s father burial in Anambra'

Anambra State born oil magnet oil magnate, Chief Emeka Offor on Sunday warned pickpockets to steer clear of the funeral of his father, Chief Bennett Offor that will hold this week at Oraifite, Anambra State.

He said security arrangements had been put in place to pick anybody who would misbehave on the occasion, warning that he will not spare anybody, including hoodlums who may like to embarrass his friend and well-wishers that will attend the burial in any way.

Meanwhile President Muhammadu Buhari and American President-elect, Mr. Donald Trump and many other African leaders are expected to attend the funeral.

NOTICE: Abuja flights to be diverted for rehabilitation of runway

The Federal Government is to rehabilitate Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport runway, Abuja, with about N1 billion.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a reliable source from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, disclosed this to aviation correspondents in Lagos on Sunday.

The runway had been in bad state due to overuse and had been a source of concern to Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers.

Niger Delta Avengers reveals why they resumed bombings

The Niger Delta Avengers on Sunday said its strike team resumed attacks on oil facilities in the region because the federal government has refused to honour the ceasefire it entered into with the militant group to allow for a dialogue.

Presidency Refutes Claims They Paid $1m Each For The Release Of 21 Chibok Girls

The Presidency has vehemently denied paying $21 million ransom for the release of the 21 Chibok girls while describing as untrue and unfair media reports which claimed renewed attacks in Borno State were as a result of the recent release of the girls.

The Presidency further stressed that the success achieved so far in the decimation of Boko Haram in the North-East was largely as a result of the effort of the military.

Hilary Clinton Finally Reveals Why She Lost Elections To Donald Trump

The U.S Democratic Party presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, has blamed her election loss on FBI Director James B. Comey’s announcement last month that newfound emails possibly linked to her private server were being reviewed.

In a 20-minute phone call with donors, Clinton said Comey’s Oct. 28 letter to lawmakers about the investigation had halted some of her momentum near the end of the race, according to a person on the call.

Donald Trump Says He Will Continue Using Twitter To ‘Fight’ Biased Media Reports On Him

The United States President-elect, Donald Trump has vowed to continue using the popular social media, Twitter to ‘fight’ the conventional media.

Given his history of tweets labeled offensive, newsworthy or simply shocking, one question that arose after he won the election on Tuesday was whether he would keep tweeting from the White House.

Defending the value of Twitter as a venue to get his message out directly, Trump said the answer is yes.

Babangida Says The 1999 Constitution Prevented GEJ From Saving Money

The immediate past Governor of Niger state, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu has revealed why former President Goodluck Jonathan could not save ahead for the ‘rainy days’ currently being experienced in the country.

Apparently defending the inability of the last administration to save part of its income in the boom era for the rainy day, at the second edition of the NDEDI Annual lecture series hosted by Newgate College Minna yesterday, with the theme; “The Emergence of the Current Economic Realities Expectations on the part of government and the private sector”, Dr Aliyu said that the government was handicapped by the 1999 Constitution.

Gareth Southgate Says He Want To Coach England Permanently

Gareth Southgate has declared he would not be afraid to take on the England manager’s job on a permanent basis when his four-game stint as interim head coach ends.

Southgate was installed following Sam Allardyce’s abrupt departure in September and Friday’s 3-0 win over Scotland in World Cup qualifying left him with two wins and one draw from his first three games.

Cristiano Ronaldo goes semi-nude as Portugal take on Mannequin Challenge (VIDEO)

Portugal took on the Mannequin Challenge ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Latvia - and one man was happy to steal the limelight.

The European champions continue their quest to reach the World Cup in Russia in two years' time in Faro on Sunday.

Governor Fayose Hits Hard On Buhari, APC In Latest Rant

The animosity between the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and President Muhammadu Buhari has hit a new crescendo as the former, in his usual element, has again attacked the President over his seeming inability to find solutions to the myriad of problems confronting the nation.

He further said the President and his party lack ideas and appeared confused on how best to alleviate the people’s suffering.

President Buhari felicitates with Super Eagles over Victory Against Algeria

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the Super Eagles on their outstanding 3-1 victory over Algeria in the African qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

President Buhari joins millions of football loving fans in the country in celebrating the very-much improved national team for meeting our expectations during the entertaining and action-soaked encounter.

Nyesom Wike says Security agencies may soon arrest Him

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has said he may soon be arrested by security agents. Wike expressed his fears when he spoke at the special court session marking the opening of the 2016/2017 Legal Year of the state Judiciary in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital yesterday November 11th. Wike says the recent arrest of some judges by the DSS shows that anybody in the country can now be arrested.

Archbishop Chukwuma: Nigeria Is In Captivity Under Buhari

Archbishop Emmanuel Chukwuma has in an interview with Sunday Sun opened up on his thoughts about the Nigerian government and the current crisis it is faced with.

The Archbishop, when asked during the interview about his thoughts on the 'Change' promised by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, said so far, the change Nigeria has witnessed is has put the country on a worse pedestal.

Read excerpts below:

Check out these wedding photos, Jimi Agbaje's daughter

Former PDP Governorship candidate in Lagos state, Jimi Agbaje's daughter got married at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Lagos State today November 12th. 

See more photos from the wedding, after the cut:

DJ Cuppy gets Champagne and birthday cake surprise (Video)

DJ Cuppy gets Champagne and birthday cake surprise in the middle of her DJ set at Dstrkt London. Earlier we reported that Victor Anichebe gift DJ Cuppy a G-wagon as her birthday present (Read Here)

Watch vide below:

Kris Jenner gushes over her new grandchild, Dream

The Kardashian clan are over-the-moon with the new addition of Dream Kardashian into their family. Kris Jenner shared the photo to her Instagram Page/

Amazing! 2-day-old Dream Kardashian Instagram account verified with 225k followers

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna's daughter, Dream Kardashian now has a verified account on Instagram. The account which is being handled by her parents already has over 225k followers with just two posts ... Now that's amazing!

Herds of cows spotted grazing in Abuja despite ban (Photos)

According to reports from Linda Ikeji, this herd was spotted along galadimawa road, Lokogoma, Abuja. Road users say the cows are a constant nuisance to them. The cows can be spotted every morning as they leave their base and every evening as they return. Hasn't grazing been banned in Abuja?

Khloe and Tristan Thompson still together ... See Proof!!!

There were sketchy reports last week that Khloe and boyfriend Tristan have broken up, well that might not be true, not just now.

Khloe Kardashian shared this photo and tagged her boyfriend, Tristan Thompson and added an 'in-love' emoji. From the comment, Tristan replied ... So they still stick together like glue!