Nelson Mandela told me to marry his daughter - Kelvin Prince Boateng

Kevin-Prince Boateng recently recalled that moment Nelson Mandela told him his daughter wanted to marry him. The player met the former South African president after reaching the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup with Ghana.

As one of the stars of the team Boateng was in demand after Ghana's dream run at the tournament, and he was delighted when he had the chance to meet the late Mandela.

Boateng explained how Madiba was one of three people he'd always wanted to meet, alongside Michael Jackson and Muhammad Ali.

Soldiers who assaulted physically challenged man demoted, jailed

The two soldiers who assaulted a physically challenged man, Chijoke Uraku, popularly known as CJ, in Onitsha, Anmabra State have been demoted and jailed.

The identities of the soldiers have been given as Corporal Bature Samuel and Corporal Abdulazeez Usman, both of the 82 Provost Company.

The two on Tuesday in Onitsha beat up Uraku for putting on army camouflage.

The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman, said in a statement late on Friday that Usman and Samuel have been found guilty for the attack on Uraku.

Buhari’s doctors, aides, allegedly clashed over President's possible return on Saturday, February 11

According to reports by Sahara Reporters, a rift might be ongoing between aides to President Muhammadu Buhari and the president's doctors.

It is alleged that the rift is over a possible return of the President this Saturday, February 11.

Presidency sources have said that President Muhammadu Buhari plans to return to Nigeria on Saturday after his test results came in “fine.” However, Mr. Buhari’s return remains uncertain as his team of doctors in the United Kingdom has yet to certify him fit to take on the significant burden of his office.

So sad! Polytechnic Student Sacrificed Her Life to Save Younger Brother in Lagos

A polytechnic undergraduate in Lagos has been sent to an early grave after saving her younger brother from death.

Bukola Ajayi, a 20-year-old undergraduate of Yaba College of Technology, sacrificed her life for her younger brother on Tuesday after the brakes of an overloaded trailer failed at the Ekoro junction, in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State.

The trailer driver was said to have lost control of the vehicle, which reportedly sped in the direction of a tricycle Ajayi and her brother boarded.

Super Eagles of Nigeria Moves Up 9 Places on FIFA Ranking

The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles has moved up several spots in the FIFA monthly world ranking.

In spite of Nigeria’s inability to qualify for the just-ended 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, the Super Eagles have moved up in FIFA’s monthly world ranking,

In the ranking table the world football governing body released on Thursday, Nigeria moved up nine spots to place 41st from its 50th place in January.

This was after garnering 686 points, as against 619 it had in January.

“No Job, No Car, Living In A Single Room,” – Founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry, Mike Bamiloye celebrates wife as she turns 53

Founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry, Mike Bamiloye always has something amazing to say about his wife, Gloria Bamiloye at every given opportunity.

Last year, on Gloria’s 52nd birthday, Mike revealed their interesting proposal story.

Gloria clocked 53 years old and Mike revealed how her family almost stopped her from marrying him because they considered her young, and him, jobless.

He also revealed how his wife came about the name, “Gloria.”

Meet the highest paid bank CEO in Nigeria Who Earns N484, 931 Daily

According to SplufikNigerians, Sola David-Borha who is the former CEO Stanbic IBTC is the highest paid Chief Executive Officer in Nigeria.

The banker takes a whopping N117m Annually, which means she takes home N484,931 daily.

Sola David-Borha resigned her appointment as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC late January and became Chief Executive Officer, Rest of Africa, Standard Bank Group. Stanbic IBTC Holdings is a member of Standard Bank Group.

See how Actress Keke Palmer let loose her BOOBS for all eyes to behold (photos)

Illinois-born Actress, Keke Palmer, 23, stepped out in broad-day-light wearing a see-through blouse with her sleeping boobs all out for everyone to see.

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This NLC Sef! - By Charly Boy

Article was written by Charly Boy. Read below:

On February 8, 2017 I tweeted about joining the NLC on their walk for good governance. I was really not too surprised at the kinds of responses I got from fellow frustrated Nigerians: My people just dey query me as per how somebody like me go come gum body with  NLC "Fake" people like that.

For starters, let me make this clear; If the devil like make him hold rally, I go appear to use that platform to send my message to my fellow frustrated Naijas. Until I posted a tweet about marching with NLC in Lagos, I didn't realize how most nigerians had lost respect/trust for the union. In fact one of the feedbacks I received blaming the compromised NLC for the death of a family member really evoked some strange feelings in me.

Photo of GEJ writing foreword of Reno Omokri's book

According to LIB, former President Jonathan had written the foreword to Reno Omokri's new book, now LIB exclusively brings you a picture of the former President writing the foreword and personally signing it. LIB also brings you excerpts of the foreword.

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Whistle Blower should get a cut from Yakubu's $9.2m loot, If the act still stands!

So if that act still stands someone somewhere should be getting 5% of Andrew Yakubu's loot ... Mogbe! I need a louder whistle to blow, Lol

Seun Egbegbe arraigned in court, charged with 36 counts of advanced fee fraud (Photos)

Embattled Nollywood Filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe has been slammed with 36 counts of Advance Fee Fraud in Lagos. 

Egbegbe alongside his accomplice, Ayo Oyekan disguised themselves as directors of Gbagada general hospital and tried to swindle two bureau de change operators, one Alhaji Isa Adamu and Abdullahi Haruna of 9000 dollars and 3000 pounds respectively.

Rob Kardashian shares lovely photo of daughter, Dream as she turns 3 months

How time flies, Dream Kardashian is already 3 months today. The proud dad shared the photo and said; 

"Today my baby girl is 3 months old and I'm in love with her".

Check out this lady Budget for Valentine that has got everyone talking

Lol, call it whatever you like but this lady seems very smart when it comes to saving, money for pad, money for hangout with friends but N75 for boo? Haba! This is not fair Aunty ... Especially for Valentine.

Ladies and gentlemen, what do you make of her plans?

19-year-old boy defiles 6-year-old sister in Sokoto

A teenager, Isah Umar, who allegedly lured his six-year-old sister into his room before defiling her, is to cool his heels in prison in the next 30 days, a Sokoto Magistrates’ Court ruled on Friday.

The Magistrate, Mr Abubakar Adamu, who gave the ruling, said the accused should remain behind bars pending the outcome of further investigations by the Police.

The 19-year-old Umar, who lives in Sabon Birni area of Sokoto, is facing a charge of child defilement.

Singer Simi sign multimillion naira endorsement deal

Hard work truly pays! Singer Simi has bagged her first major endorsement deal with Telecommunications giants, Etisalat.

The X3M Records act could not hide her excitement as she posted a photo of herself covered in Etisalats logo on her Instagram page with a captioned;

Savage! This is how to shut haters up ... (SEE)

Lol! I really like this ... Read on below:

24-year-old Ukraine-trained medical doctor dies few weeks after returning to Nigeria (Photos)

On Monday, February 6, 2017, was a dreary day in Warri, Delta state at the burial of a fresh 24-year-old Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Nancy Oghenetega Appih.

Nancy graduated on June 24, 2016 from Ivana-Frankivsk National Medical University in Ukraine.

Dr. Nancy returned to the country immediately after her graduation and completing all necessary requirements for her certificate.

Comedian Seyi Law goes swimming with his beautiful wife and daughter

Such a lovely family. In all you do, learn to spend time with your family and love once. 

Oba of Benin Appeals For Peaceful Co-existence Among Edo Community

Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II has sued for unity and peaceful Co-existence among the people in order to ensure the progress and development of Benin communities in Edo South.

Oba Ewuare the second made the call at Oghada during his visit to Isi and Egbede in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State in continuation of his post-coronation tour of communities.

Photo of D'banj, Wande Coal and Harrysong on set in Atlanta

Harrysong left Nigeria for the United States a few days after he resolved his misunderstanding with Five Star Music.

He's seen here on the set of a music video with D'banj and Wande Coal directed by Patrick Elis. We expect something mind blowing when the Koko master team up with Wande Coal and Mr. Songz

Kogi State | Unknown Gunmen attack police station, kill two officers

Some gunmen attacked a police station at Eika community in Okehi local government area of Kogi state in the early hours of Friday, killing two policemen and a detainee.

According to NAN, the bandits invaded the station around 1am and immediately opened fire on policemen on duty.

The heavily armed hoodlums, said to be about 10, later set the station ablaze and proceeded to the house of Sadiq Obomi, chairman, Eika community development association, and killed him.

Biafra opens ‘operational embassy’ in Spain

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it has opened an embassy in Spain.

The group is seeking an independent state for the south-east and adjoining areas. Kayode Ogundamisi, a journalist, shared a video of the embassy on Facebook.

In the video, Uchenna Asiegbu, IPOB directorate head, is seen taking a guest on a tour of the facility.

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the group and director of Radio Biafra, is facing charges of treason, and he has been in detention since 2015.

An Igbo President is not a big deal - Chief Goddy Uwazurike

Chief Goddy Uwazurike, President emeritus of Aka Ikenga has said that an Igbo presidency cannot help Ndigbo.

Speaking during an interview Uwazurike said, “I don’t think there is anything exceptional about Ndigbo producing a president. But I say the person must be of Igbo origin, intelligent and wise to listen to the voice of the people. He must be sociable because Ndigbo alone can’t make him president. He must be ready to assuage the fears of the people.

Nnamdi Kanu is obsessed with Biafra to the point of insanity - Wife

Uchechi Kanu, the wife of incarcerated IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, has revealed that her husband is so obsessed with the agitation for the restoration of Biafra that he once threatened to sacrifice her and their children to achieve his aim.

"He is a man that is obsessed with Biafra to the point of insanity and many times he has said publicly that he would gladly sacrifice me, the children and the wider family, if that is what it would take for Biafra to be free. That is the type of man Nigeria is facing, and that is the kind of man my husband is," she said.

Nigerian Army Meets With Crippled Man Who Got Assaulted By soldiers in Onitsha (Photos)

The crippled man who was assaulted by soldiers last week in Onitsha for wearing  Camouflage trousers has been invited by the Nigerian Army in Onitsha

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Manchester United ready to offer Mourinho contract extension

Manchester United are set to extend Jose Mourinho’s contract at the club, after only seven months as their manager.

According to The Sun, the club’s hierarchy will sit down with Mourinho at the end of this season, to discuss a one-year extension to the three-year deal he signed last summer.

United chiefs are reported to be impressed with the former Chelsea manager’s impact at the club, despite the fact they are currently outside the top four on the table.

PHOTONEWS: EFCC discovers $9.2m and £74K in cash from former NNPC GMD

EFCC allegedly discovered $9.2m cash and £74,000 after raiding the home of former GMD of NNPC group, Andrew Yakubu in Kaduna.

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Lagos Government unveils buses that will replace yellow 'danfo'

Lagos state government during the week announced its plan to eradicate local commercial buses known as Danfo, off Lagos roads.

As follow up to that, the government has finally unveiled buses that will replace danfo.

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Actress Chika Ike ventures into Real Estate

Actress and producer Chika Ike add another cap to her feather as she ventures into Real Estate. Pictures of Chika Ike on site working.