Nigerian monarch drags Shell to court in London, presents polluted water

King Emere Godwin Bebe Okpabi holds up a plastic bottle containing contaminated water from his community in Nigeria, proof of oil pollution that he blames on Royal Dutch Shell and on which he hopes a London court will deliver justice.

“My people are drinking this water,” said the tribal king of the Ogale community in the oil-rich Niger Delta.

Ahmed Makarfi: PDP leadership crisis will be over before the end of December

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Caretaker Committee Chairman, Sen Ahmed Makarfi, has predicted that the leadership crises that have bedeviled the party will be over by the end of the year.

Speaking in Abuja, the former Kaduna State governor said the decision to give the caretaker committee a one-year extension in Port Harcourt during the party’s National Convention in Port Harcourt, Rivers State in August was a right decision.

According to Makarfi, before the tenure of his committee expires, the Supreme Court would have settled the leadership crises ravaging the party.

Photos of Shiites trekking from Kaduna to Zaria

Members of the Islamic group, Shiite are currently trekking from Kaduna to Zaria in Kaduna State. The trek is believed to be in protest of detention of their leader El-Zakzaky.

80% of JAMB candidates not qualified to write UTME – Registrar

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has revealed that 40 per cent of candidates, who pass the examination annually conducted by the body, do not have the qualification to study in the university.

This was as he stated that 80 per cent of the 1.5 candidates, who apply to write the yearly Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, do not have the qualifications to sit for it.

Oloyede made this known in Abuja at the 2016 Nigeria Higher Education Summit with the theme: “Exploiting diversity, differentiation and quality assurance in revitalising the Nigerian higher education system.”

Chibok is still under Boko Haram control, military lied - Chairman of Chibok LG

The Caretaker Chairman of Chibok Local Government Area of Borno state, Mr. Yaga Yarkawa, has lamented the renewed attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in the local government, insisting that with the recent attacks on Thlaimaklama village which has displaced many people from their homes, Chibok has again come under the control of Boko Haram.

Yaga Yarkawa told newsmen on Monday night in Maiduguri while visiting to receive food items donated by the State Government for onward delivery to displaced persons.

Ooni of Ife unveils "Moremi Ajasoro", tallest statue in Nigeria (Photos)

Ooni of Ife yesterday unveiled "Moremi Ajasoro", the tallest statue in Nigeria .It is 42 feet tall with 30 risers. It is the tallest statue in Nigeria and the 3rd tallest in Africa.

It is constructed right on the spot Moremi lived several centuries of years ago. It is 100 percent locally constructed by Nigerian engineers and youths sourced with sole Nigerian materials.

Tech: Three habits that can crash your computer hard disk

One of the major fears of computer users, be it laptops or desktops is the fear of a hard disk crash. Hard disk crashes leave trails of  disappointments and heartbreaks because your files and documents are affected, most times irreversibly.

A lot of factors are responsible for hard disk crash, many of which we do without thought. When you repeatedly do these things, it is just a matter of when, not if, your had disk will crash.

Explained below are three habits that can crash your computers hard disk

How fake bureau de change operator scammed victim of N1.7m in Lagos

A bureau de change operator, Usman Nafada, was Monday arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court sitting in Lagos State for allegedly conniving with an accomplice now at large to swindle one Abdullahi Uba of N1.7m.

A police prosecutor, Francisca Job, told the court that the victim had approached Nafada on November 16, at the Obalende area of the state to help him change the sum to dollars.

Nafada, facing a three count charge bordering on stealing was said to have told Uba that he did not have hard currency for the exchange but collected the money from Uba and took it to his fake partner.

Africa’s male Barbie, Bobrisky speaks out after controversy

A cross-dressing social media star dubbed “Africa’s male Barbie” has shot to fame in Nigeria, sparking a charged debate in a conservative country where alternative lifestyles remain frowned upon.

Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, who goes by the name Bobrisky on SnapChat, makes his living selling 100,000 naira ($317) skin-whitening creams while chronicling online his life of luxury in Lagos.

But Bobrisky really went viral in late October, when an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari and a marketing executive pulled out of appearing with him on a social media panel in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

WOMEN AT RISK INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION” TO OPEN DOORS

Women at Risk International Foundation, also known as “WARIF” is a non-profit organization that was incorporated in 2016 by Dr. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru MD; MPH in response to the high incidence of sexual assault, rape and human trafficking occurring amongst young girls and women across Nigeria.

The Foundation was established to raise awareness and advocate against this increasing prevalence of sexual violence amongst women and young girls of all ages and its consequences. These effects are both immediate with health and psycho-social risks to the victims as well as in the long-term societal problems that subsequently occur such as poverty, illiteracy, unemployment and the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Gov Ambode inspects Sir Michael Otedola Housing Estate in Epe (Photos)

Governor Ambode of Lagos State recently inspected the newly completed 1,000 housing units at the Sir Michael Otedola Housing Estate in Epe, Lagos.

Wilfried Zaha contemplating playing for Ivory Coast

The year 2016 has largely been a struggle for Crystal Palace. Indeed, no team in any of the four top divisions in England have recorded fewer points per game in 2016 than Alan Pardew’s Eagles.

However, while there’s plenty to grumble about at Selhurst Park, in recent weeks Wilfried Zaha has been rather effective.

Toyin Aimakhu's ex-boyfriend Seun Egbegbe allegedly caught stealing 7 iPhones

According to the information shared by bodexng on IG, Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-boyfriend Seun Egbegbe was allegedly caught in Computer Village, Lagos while trying to run away with stolen Iphones. 

See what they posted below:

Leicester Splashes 15.5 Million Pounds Bid For Super Eagles Highly Rated Youngstar

Premier League champions Leicester City have made a 15.5 million pounds bid for Nigerian youngster Wilfred Ndidi.

Nath Boys of Lagos star Ndidi has excelled since joining Belgian club Genk, posting impressive performances for the club, which has now seen him attract the interest of the English champions.

Reports in Belgium have claimed Leicester have already made a bid of £15.5m for the player, who is now seen by ‘The Foxes’ as a possible replacement for N’Golo Kante.

Lagos lynching: Senate says Nigerians losing confidence in government

The Senate on Tuesday called on the Nigeria Police to probe into the recently reported mob action in the Orile area of Lagos State in which a young boy was burnt to death for alleged stealing.

The upper chamber of the National Assembly, which specifically asked the police to either confirm or reject the incident, decried that the recent increase in cases of lynching indicated that the people were losing confidence in the government.

#OndoDecides: We won’t compromise – INEC Chairman

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has declared the commission will do its work strictly in line with the electoral law in the governorship election coming up on Saturday in Ondo State.

 Mahmood also insisted that the forthcoming election would not be postponed.

Police arrest Soldiers who supply arms to militants

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP, Fatai Owoseni, on Monday disclosed that the Command arrested two Nigerian soldiers who allegedly supplied arms to militants.

The CP told newsmen the arrest was made after residents of Sixth Avenue in FESTAC Town alerted the police.

While displaying the recovered items before newsmen at the police headquarters, Owoseni said it would have been disastrous if the weapons had been used.

Glo-CAF Award: CAF Announce 5-Man Finalists, Mikel, Musa misses out

The Confederation of African Football have announced their five finalists for the 2016 Glo-CAF African Player of the Year award with no Nigerian on the list.

CAF had initially released a long list of 30 players for the award, which included three Nigerians: Mikel Obi, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho.

But the Nigerians were not included on Tuesday when CAF released via Twitter their five-man shortlist of Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Saido Mane and Mohamed Salah.

Naya Rivera files for divorce just after two years of marriage

According to a TMZ report, Glee actress Naya Rivera has filed for divorce from her husband of just a little over 2 years, actor Ryan Dorsey. The couple have a son together, 1 year old Josey Hollis Dorsey

Lagos Police recover caches of arms in Festac town

Police in Lagos state have recovered caches of arms in the Festac area of the state. The state Commissioner for Police, Fatai Owoseni ‎who disclosed this to newsmen during his weekly briefing, said the recovery was made at 6th Avenue and that two AK 47 Riffles, 24 AK 47 fully loaded magazines, one Browning Pistol and magazine were among the ammunition recovered.

He said that other arms recovered include 951 ammunition of 752 mm size and 1,107 ammunition of 6mm size. He added that the Police is currently carrying out a detailed investigation to ascertain those behind the stockpile. ‎

Senate to invite Kachikwu over $115bn China, India deals

The Senate on Tuesday said it will probe into Nigeria’s recent oil deal with India, which worths over $80bn and another with China worth $15bn, with an additional $20bn deal with China’s two biggest petroleum companies.

The upper chamber of the National Assembly has therefore mandated its Committees on Petroleum (Upstream), Petroleum (Downstream), Petroleum (Gas) and Foreign Affairs to summon the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu, to explain the details of the deals.

Borno State | Government bans Shi'ites movement in the state

Borno State government has banned members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria aka Shi'ites and other religious bodies from holding any procession in the state. This directive is contained in a statement released Monday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Usman Jidda Shuwa. According to the state government, the move became necessary so that the relative peace and security in the state can be sustained. 

The statement in part reads:

Chrissy Teigen apologizes for exposing her privates at the AMA 2016 (18+)

Chrissy Teigen attended the 2016 AMA in a black gown that was slit all the way past her waist which exposed her vagina on the red carpet at the American Music Awards on Sunday. She took to her IG account on Monday morning, posted the photos above and apologized to anyone her accidental exposure may have harmed mentally or physically.

Man who journeyed from Ibadan to Makurdi on bicycle after NYSC gets automatic employment

Isaac Sekav Ahungwa who rode on a bicycle from Ibadan, Oyo State to Makurdi after completing his National Youth Service, has been offered automatic employment by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State. Ortom announced this Monday when he received Ahungwa at the state government house in Makurdi.

He described the young man as a determined son of the state whose example should be emulated by others.

Lil Duval taunts Kanye West's hospitalization

Comedian, Lil Duval took to his social media accounts to mock Kanye West, after news of his psychiatric hospitalization was released.

Dwyane Wade shares shirtless photo

NBA star, Dwyane Wade shared this photo on Snapchat. He captioned the photo:

I know what y'all thinking. Why is he so tall... wearnaked.com

My former lover goes around telling everyone that I have small penis - Man cries out

A traumatised South African man said his former lover will not stop telling everyone that his (4-5) penis is tiny and this has been causing him a huge headache for a long time.

The 38-year-old man (pictured) from Uitenhage, Nelson Mandela Bay told Daily Sun that whenever his ex sees him in public she lies about his shortcomings between the sheets.

Woman who viciously slaps little baby in viral video has been arrested by the Police

The woman in the viral video that was slapping a little baby (Miss It, Click Here)  has been identified and arrested by police. Turns, out she wasn't the nanny but the baby's own, biological mother and she has since been identified and arrested by the Police.

The sickening footage showed the woman repeatedly slapping the crying newborn baby several times.

Police say the mother, identified as Aygul Kozhabaevna was captured and arrested in the Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan.

OMG! Heartless nanny viciously slapped a baby continuously (Watch Video)

The video was posted on a Russian Instagram page @dubsmash_kaz. It shows a nanny slapping a little baby continuously as the baby cried.

The caption on the video read "Heartless creature we need to find her"

Watch video below:

Governor Rochas Okorocha commends Orji Kalu's defection to APC

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has described the entry of the former governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu into the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a very good development, not only for the APC as a political party but also for the South-East as a people.

The governor regretted that he was shouting on top of his voice for the Igbos especially the political leaders in the South-East geo-political zone to join APC, but he was not only blackmailed but was called all kinds of names, and that today, it has become obvious that he was not wasting his time.