Three soldiers killed, 27 injured, 10 terrorists killed in Boko Haram attack

The Military says it has successfully repelled an attack by the Boko Haram terrorists at Kangarwa in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno.

Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the Director of Army Public Relations, said in a statement in Maiduguri that the operation was carried out on Friday.

According to him, the operation was carried out with the assistance of the Nigerian Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance planes.

President Obama warns "don’t underestimate Trump"

As U.S. President Obama prepares to turn the White House over to President-elect Donald Trump next Friday, he is offering some advice to his successor.

Excerpts of Obama’s advice to Trump were broadcast on Friday in his recorded interview with CBS News’ Steve Kroft for “60 Minutes”.

“One thing I’ve said to him directly, and I would advise my Republican friends in Congress and supporters around the country, is just make sure that as we go forward, certain norms, certain institutional traditions, don’t get eroded, because there’s a reason they’re in place,” Obama said.

Kogi State youths celebrates the return of Ponzi Scheme, MMM

Youths all around the Kogi state capital city of Lokoja on Saturday were at several beer parlours to celebrate the return of the controversial Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM), a Ponzi scheme that froze the accounts of 3 million Nigerian members in December, causing panic and anxiety.

The scam returned yesterday, a day before it’s initial comeback date of 14th January.

Most of the revellers were students of the state-owned polytechnic in Lokoja.

Pep Guardiola's name absent on UEFA ‘greatest’ coaches

Europe football’s governing body, UEFA, has published its list of greatest coaches in the history of the game, including Jose Mourinho but leaving out Pep Guardiola.

The Manchester United manager found himself on the illustrious shortlist after his success in charge of Porto, Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid, Goal reports.

The self-dubbed “Special One”  led Porto to an unlikely Champions League triumph in 2004, before winning a trio of Premier League titles with Chelsea across two separate spells.

Delta State | Chief Allegedly Shoots Wife Dead For Asking For Divorce

According to reports making rounds, a Delta State chief, is said to have shoot his wife dead early this morning after she asked for divorce. The chief has reportedly owned up to the crime and submitted himself and the gun to the police.

Borno Government unfold Baby factory in Gwange Area

Borno Government on Thursday said it discovered a baby factory where children were being sold in the state.

The Commissioner for Justice, Mr Kakashehu Lawal, stated this at a press conference in Maiduguri.

Lawal said that four women alongside the principal suspect were arrested for taking part in the crime. He said that the “trend is a notorious fact which occurred in Galadima area in the state capital.’’

VIDEO: US Outgoing VP Joe Biden fight back tears as Obama surprises him with Medal of Freedom

US Vice President Joe Biden broke down in tears yesterday when Barack Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a surprise White House farewell ceremony.

The award is the greatest civilian honor in America and Joe Biden never knew it was going to be given to him. He had been lured to the event under the belief he was attending a drinks reception.

Mercy Johnson replies Tonto Dikeh, accept apologies and forgives her

In what we termed 'divine move' we earlier reported this morning that Tonto Dikeh apologized to Mercy Johnson for insulting her and her child in 2013.

Mercy Johnson just replied her, saying she forgave her immediately she (Tonto) had her son. Read after the cut:

Woman attempt to break her boyfriend out of jail in suitcase (Photos)

A woman tried to smuggle her boyfriend out of prison by hiding him in a pink suitcase but got caught when she struggled to pull it along on her way out.

The attempted jailbreak took place in the Jose Antonio Anzoategui prison, better known as Puente Ayala, located in the state of Anzoategui, in north-eastern Venezuela.Antonieta Robles Saouda, 25, went to the jail with a six-year-old girl to visit Ibrain Jose Vargas Garcia, who is serving nine years and eight months after being convicted for car robbery.

Check out this lovely photo of Emir of Kano carrying his grandchild

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido welcomed his first grandchild from daughter Princess Shaheeda on December 23rd, 2016.

Wole Soyinka: "If we do not tame religion in this nation, religion would kill us"

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has warned that religion will kill Nigeria if it is not tamed.

Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the presentation of a book, Religion and the Making of Nigeria, written by Prof. Olufemi Vaughan, the Nobel laureate imagined what the world would be if religion had never been invented and condemned killings in the name of religion saying he wondered how any rational being could attempt to justify homicide  as an act of devotion.

Wole said:

So Sad! Ibinabo Fiberesima reveals her marriage of 2 years has crashed

Actress and mother of three, Ibinabo Fiberesima has revealed in her birthday post that her marriage of two years to Uche Egbuka has ended, and she is now single.

She turned a year older today and made the revelation in the birthday post she made. Read after the cut:

Actress Victoria Inyama blast Tonto Dikeh after apologizing to Mercy Johnson

Actress, Victoria Inyama has expresses her anger over the way Tonto Dikeh apologize to Mercy Johnson stating it has long overdue.

She also advised her not to let her marriage crash and try to work things out. Read her comments after the cut:

Tonto Dikeh finally apologizes to Mercy Johnson for calling her baby a 'Witch' in 2013

In what would be a divine move this morning, Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has just tendered her heartfelt apologized to her colleague Mercy Johnson for calling her daughter Purity a 'witch' after Mercy resumed acting 4 months after giving birth to her first child, Purity, in US back in 2013.

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Oh No! Tonto Dikeh deletes husband's name, Churchill and 'wife' from her profile on Instagram

Just few weeks after Lillian Esoro did same with Ubi Franklin, LIB just sighted that actress Tonto Dikeh, removed her husband’s name, Churchill from her IG handle, fueling speculations that their marriage is in crisis. 

(MUST READ) Nine Simple at home workouts that will begin to shape your body

It's January once more, and you're pale, carrying around extra holiday pounds and broke from all the gift and celebratory food shopping. If only you could hibernate for one month to sleep it all off. But, real life awaits--and, you can't. 

You've made your obligatory New Year's resolutions, and still haven't even started. They say January is cuddle season, but we say it's workout season. Now is the time to prove that you can work off those holiday cookies to look great not just in January, but all year round. Too cold for you to head out to the gym or go for a walk? No problem. 

We've compiled a list of nine simple at home workouts that will begin to shape your body. Really, these moves are so easy, you have no excuse not to try them. And, once you do, you'll be addicted to getting a wiggle on your jiggle.

Pretty Mike Apologizes For Putting Girls On Dog Chains

Lagos state Governor Ambode earlier on today arrested club owner, Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu popularly known as ‘Pretty Mike’, for turning women into dogs with chains round their necks.

Pretty Mike has now apologized. Read his apology below:

So Guys are Now Wearing Fake 'Body Build' to Deceive, Lure the Ladies (Photo)

Haba! What have we not see these days? 

Peter Okoye, a member of Nigerian identical twin R&B duo, P-Square, has taken to his Instagram page to share a photo which has shocked many and has set the internet buzzing with mixed reactions.

Say What | Pastor Arrested While Preaching on the Pulpit During Church Service

Reverend Samuel Motsoare (middle) escorted by Church elders in Limpopo. Photo Credit: Joshua Sebola

There was drama at the Uniting Reformed Church of Southern Africa on Sunday when the new reverend was arrested during his sermon, Daily Sun SA reports.

The police took away the man of God, Reverend Samuel Motsoare into custody at the church in Seshego zone 1, Polokwane, Limpopo, as he and 12 other members had been issued with an interdict to stay 50 metres away from the building.

Kemi Olunloyo Blast Lagos Governor For Arresting Pretty Mike

After Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode arrested Popular club owner in Lagos, Pretty Mike, Controversial Media Personality, Kemi Olunloyo has taken to her social media page to slam the Lagos Governor for the act.

Read below:

See The SHOCKING Reason This Man Bites Off His Wife's Ear in Kano

Abubakar Ali, a 33-year-old man, was on Thursday docked at a Kano Magistrates’ court for allegedly biting off his wife’s ear.

Ali, who resides at Tudun Yola Quarters, Kano, is standing trial on a charge of causing grievous hurt.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Yusuf Sale told the court that one Hadiza Ibrahim of the same address reported the case to Rijiyar Zaki Police Division, Kano, on Jan. 5.

Devilish! Mother and Boyfriend R*pe and Murders 14-year-old Daughter (Photos)

Grace Parker

A mother and her boyfriend allegedly planned the rape and murder of her 14-year-old adopted daughter for over a year, Dailymail reports.

The man identified as Jacob Sullivan was on Sunday morning charged with the kidnapping, rape, and murder of Grace Packer. A few hours later, Sara Packer was charged with homicide and 'related offenses.'

During the investigation, Sullivan admitted both were responsible for her murder while in hospital last week after a failed suicide attempt. Grace was reportedly raped by Sullivan while her mother looked on for sexual enjoyment, according to Philly.com.

Tekno Completes $4m Deal With Sony Music

This year is just getting started and Singer Tekno is already making huge progress after sealing a whopping $4m deal with Sony Music. Tekno is currently in the US.

The amount is reportedly bigger than what was offered to Davido about exactly one year ago by the same Sony Music.

Lagos State Government Arrests Pretty Mike For Putting Girls On Dog Chains (Photos)

The 30-year-old club owner, Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu popularly known as ‘Pretty Mike’, has been arrested for dehumanizing young girls by turning them into human puppies with chains round their necks.

Pretty Mike was arrested on Wednesday, January 12th, 2017 by the police on the orders of the Lagos state government after his photos with girls on dog chains went viral.

Police say PrettyMike cooperated with them, gave them a useful statement and was released after signing an undertaking to desist from putting any woman or man on a leash to dehumanize them.

Checkout this Amazing Pre-wedding Photoshoot

Let's caption this pre-wedding photo ... We would interpret it as "I will be there to offer you strength when you need it most" ...  How would you caption this?

Floyd Mayweather Offers UFC Champion, McGregor $15m to Fight Him in the Ring

Floyd Mayweather said he has offered UFC champion Conor McGregor $15 million and a percentage of pay-per-view sales for a crossover boxing bout.

Mayweather, who retired in September of 2015 after accumulating a perfect 49-0 record, told ESPN he would require a guaranteed $100 million to make the fight happen.

"I'm a businessman and it makes business sense," the 39-year-old American said. "Bring him over to the boxing world, and I'll show him what it's like."

335 Foreigners Get Nigeria's Citizenship

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday granted citizenship to 335 foreigners and rejected 165 applications.

The Minister of Interior, retired Gen. Abudulrahman Dambazau, said on Wednesday that the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Nigerian citizenship received 500 applications and recommended 335 of the applicants for approval.

Media Platform, Premium Times Blasts Nigerian Army, Insists It Will Not Apologise Nor Retract Stories

Online news media platform, Premium Times has in a strong worded letter has lambasted the Nigerian Army over threats in a letter asking the organization to issue apologies and retract stories it wrote against Chief of Army Staff in the person of Lieutenant General T.Y, Buratai.

Published below are the letter by the Army and Premium Times’s reply:

Osun State | Muslim State Civil Servants Insists On Wearing Hijab For Data Capturing

Charms Ltd, a private firm in charge of the ongoing data capturing of Osun State civil servants, has been accused of denying female Muslims their “right to freedom of religion and dressing”.

Some of the female workers, who spoke to Channels TV, alleged that the agency was forcing them to remove their head cover for data capturing.

One of those who claimed to have been a victim said she was asked to open her head which she declined and her refusal to remove the hijab made the agency deny her the right to do the screening.

Wow! Bride And Her Train Poses With Their iPhones But Their Outfits Is Bae!

So much beauty in this wedding photos. Thinking on what to do to make your wedding remarkable? Then here’s a squad Goal for you to work on! #ifewa17 is happening this year and here are beautiful photos of the bride and her train!

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