Court adjourns N8.5 billion fraud trial of ex-NIMASA boss, ex-JTF commander

A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed Friday for continuation of trial of Emmanuel Atewe and three others, facing charges of N8.5 billion fraud.

Mr. Atewe, a major general and former Commander of the Niger-Delta Military Joint Task Force, is charged alongside Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA.

What I like about Wilshere – Guardiola hails Arsenal loanee

Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, has hailed on-loan Bournemouth midfielder, Jack Wilshere as a “special” talent ahead of their Premier League clash on Monday.

City travel to the Vitality Stadium, knowing that victory will cut the gap between them and leaders Chelsea to eight points and take them up to second.

Guardiola is also looking forward to facing Arsenal loanee Wilshere, who he first encountered in 2011 while at Barcelona.

Full text of Hon. Dogara’s speech at public hearing of 2017 Budget

The National Assembly is holding a public hearing on the 2017 Budget today and has invited government agencies and ministries to defend their allocations.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has just delivered his opening address at the hearing.

READ FULL SPEECH BELOW:

Victor Moses slammed over Burnley’s free-kick goal against Chelsea

Former Chelsea player and manager, Ruud Gullit, has slammed Nigerian international, Victor Moses, for turning his back in the wall for the free kick goal scored by Burnley in The Blues 1-1 draw over the weekend.

The former Chelsea player, now football pundit, focused on Moses’ role in the goal and blamed him for turning his back in the wall.

SHOCKING! NNPC staff allegedly forged Buhari’s signature to sell $19m crude in China

A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has alleged that certain politicians in connivance with some staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) forged President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature in order to illegally sell crude oil from Nigeria worth $19 million in China. He made the disclosure on Sunrise Daily, a live television programme on Channels Television.

Rep Agbonayinma, who chairs the House ad-hoc committee on the sale of crude oil to foreign destinations, added that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, was aware of the forged letter and that investigations were ongoing to prosecute the culprits.

Koeman would deserve Barcelona job - De Boer

Ronald Koeman would deserve it if Barcelona come calling for his services, according to Frank de Boer.

The Everton manager, who has had spells as a player and assistant manager at Camp Nou, has regularly been linked to Barca, with Luis Enrique's contract due to expire at the end of the season.

De Boer knows Koeman well having featured with him for Netherlands and played for the club while Koeman was number two to Louis van Gaal.

Koeman again insisted last week there was "nothing" in the latest round of speculation, which had been started by his former agent and De Boer's current representative Guido Albers, who claimed the former Southampton boss was on Barca's shortlist.

Eric Arubayi is not dead – Pastor Jerry

The founder and president of Streams of Joy International Church, Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze has revealed the last words of late former West African Idol star, Eric Arubayi, even as he said ‘Arubayi is not dead.’

Jerry noted that the deceased spoke to him on his sick bed before he gave up the ghost.

Pastor Jerry, on his Facebook Timeline wrote: 

Watch Video of Davido given testimony in Church

Yesterday we brought you reports that David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido shared a photo on his social media page saying he vows to serve God all the days of his life.

Well, a video has now emerged of him given testimony in church. He said:

“Praise the Lord,” he screamed.

President Buhari, Zuma confirm they will speak to Trump on phone

Nigeria and South African presidencies have confirmed a request from the White House, to speak with Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Jacob Zuma.

Buhari’s Special Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmaad, wrote on Twitter: “President @MBuhari will speak to @POTUS, @realDonaldTrump today at 3:45 pm (Nigerian Time) from his London residence.”

“The Presidency confirms a request from the White House for a telecon between President Zuma and President Trump this afternoon, 13/2/17,” the South African presidency also wrote on their official Twitter page.

Mom come under fire for sharing photo of his little son watching Big Brother Naija (Photo)

Nigerians have attacked a woman simply identified as, Omotola, for allowing her little son to watch Big Brother Naija BBN on Twitter.

The reality TV show is known for its explicit nature.

Apo Six: Again, Court Adjourns Case To March 9

An FCT high court sitting in Maitama, Abuja has again adjourned judgment in the trial of the six police officers accused of killing six Igbo auto-spare part dealers in 2005 to March 9.

The judgement which was set to be delivered today, 13th of February after 11 years by the Chief Judge of FCT High Court, Justice Ishaq Bello, was adjourned because the court did not sit.

The protracted trial has been hindered mostly due to institutional challenges ranging from series of adjournments, conveyance of defendants from the prison to court and difficulty in getting witnesses to testify.

Nigeria Comedian slumps and dies few days after he bought a car

Imo State based comedian, MC Worthy, who just recently bought a car slumped and died after allegedly complaining of a headache.

See his last updates on Facebook:

Minister of Power says he’ll resist payment when there’s no electricity

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has said he will, like other consumers, be more resistant to payment of electricity bill if there is no supply.

Fashola said this on Monday at the 12th Monthly Power Sector and Stakeholders’ Meeting in Ibadan hosted by Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company.

Power generation in the country has worsened in recent weeks after hitting the 4,000 megawatts mark in December last year, with many consumers without prepaid meters complaining about over-estimated bills despite the dip in supply.

Furious mortuary workers storm cemetery, seize corpse over N3,000 bills

There was a recent drama at a cemetery in Ghana, when a mortuary attendant with the Tema General Hospital stormed the burial ground to seize a dead body over an unsettled balance of GH¢40 (nearly N3,000).

According to trending reports online, it was gathered that the relations were supposed to pay him for services he rendered. 

No governor has been indicted over Paris Club loan reimbursement- EFCC says

Over the weekend, Sahara Reporters, published a story indicting former state governors and Senate President Bukola Saraki, of benefiting from the Paris club loan reimbursement. EFCC this morning released a statement denying this claim, saying although it is investigating allegations of embezzlements, no governor has been indicted. Read the statement after the cut...

The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has been drawn to a report captioned, Nigerian State Governors, Senate President Saraki Pocketed Billions of Naira from Paris Loan Refund, which appeared in the online news portal, Sahara Reporters on Sunday February 12, 2017 .

Father in serious trouble for inflicting injuries on two of his children in Plateau (Disturbing Photos)

A 43-year-old father of three, Christopher Sule, has been arrested and will be facing prosecution under the Child’s Right Act for physically assaulting two of his children and causing the minors' serious bodily injuries.

According to the Management Committee Chairman of the Jos South Local Government Area, Augustine Pwakim, Christopher will be made to face the law for violating the Child right act which has been enacted in the state.

JUST IN: Court bans Valentine's Day celebrations (READ Details)

According to the Dawn reports, an Islamabad High Court on Monday imposed a ban on Valentine's Day celebrations in public places and government offices across Pakistan.

The Federal Ministry of Information, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) and the Islamabad High Commission have been told by Justice Shaukat Aziz, who was hearing the case, to submit their replies regarding the immediate execution of the court's orders.

Police officers in Bayelsa illegally obtained N8000 from female meat hawker (Photos)

According to this report posted on Facebook, Policemen in Azikoro Police Station, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, detained a female meat hawker and forced her to pay N8000 after meat sellers in the area reported her to them.

Read what Nengi James shared on Facebook;

Man paraded naked for allegedly killing his kinsmen with 'juju'

A man accused of using diabolical means to kill his kinsmen and hold some others captive was stripped and paraded naked by an angry mob in Isiala Mbano, Imo state on the 9th of February 2017.

Ekezie, who is a vulcanizer from Umuezeala-Ogwara in Ezime Mbano LGA of Imo State was accused of being behind the downfall and death of many of the villagers.

I will contest Ekiti governorship election in 2018 – Ex-Gov. Segun Oni

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Engineer Segun Oni, has revealed his intention to contest for the governorship seat again in 2018.

Oni, a one-term governor, was defeated by Dr. Kayode Fayemi, who is now the Minister of Solid Minerals Development.

The incumbent, Ayo Fayose, in turn defeated Fayemi.

Beyoncé shares stunning Behind-The-Scene photos from her #GRAMMYs performance

Beyonce performed her tracks “Love Drought” and “Sandcastles” at the Grammy Awards Sunday night at the Staples centre in Los Angeles, California.

Following her earth-shattering Grammys performances, her official website has released equally stunning behind-the-scenes photos which include: a pregnant Bey posing with mama Tina and daughter Blue Ivy in matching gold ensembles, Blue giggling and Bey with her dancers.

See photos below:

Red carpet photos from Grammys 2017

The 59th annual Grammys awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday, February, 12th. Here's what the stars wore:

Watch Beyonce’s moving acceptance speech at the Grammys

Beyonce won a Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary album this early morning. After taking to the stage and proving the beauty of motherhood and pregnancy, she delivered a moving acceptance speech.

Normally, Bey keeps her acceptance speeches rather short thanking her family, husband and daughter Blue. This time, with the current racial climate of the country, Beyonce read from a prepared speech explaining why she decided to create her award winning Lemonade.

You can WATCH Beyonce's #GRAMMYs performance here

Pregnant Beyonce delivered a scintillating performance at the Grammy's award yesterday. Instead of her usual energetic dance moves, a very pregnant Beyonce used chairs in her #GRAMMYs performance.

Watch video below:

Kidnappers served me noodles in toilet – NTA employee shares his ordeal

The chief driver with the Nigeria Television Authority, Mr. Eze Wilson, who was kidnapped by gunmen, said he was kept and fed with noodles in a toilet for over two weeks by his abductors.

Wilson was kidnapped on January 20, 2017 along Apara Link road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State while driving home from his office in a Hyundai car belonging to his boss.

Narrating how he was abducted to Southern City News, Wilson said the hoodlums overtook him and two of them forcefully entered his car.

South Africans residents burn houses of Nigerians

Angry residents in Rosettenville, south of Johannesburg, have burnt 15 houses either belonging to or being rented by Nigeria's, foreign nationals, claiming immigrants had turned the neighbourhood into a drug haven.

Some shops belonging to foreign nationals in the area were also looted.

South African residents in the area claim Nigerians had illegally taken over most properties and turned them into drug and prostitution dens.

When prank goes terribly wrong! See the chat between a guy and his Nigerian mum

Lol, this guy must have forgotten Nigeria mom don't joke with pregnancy issue ... He tried to prank his mom by saying he impregnates a White lady, but it was too late as the mom has already caught fire.

Read the rest of the chat below:

Aww! Adele broke her Grammy to give Beyoncé the other half (Photos)

Adele is such a sweetheart. The singer broke her Album of the Year Grammy in half so she can give a part to Beyonce!

This is coming after Adele beat Beyonce to win the Album Of The Year and said she couldn't possibly accept the award because Beyonce is the artist of her life and Beyonce's album, the Lemonade album, was just so monumental.

Adele is now the first person to win Grammys Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Song Of The Year twice.

Adele wins big at the #GRAMMYs - beats Beyonce, bags five awards

Adele beat Beyoncé in the top three categories with her comeback album “25,” and repeated her accomplishments from 2012 when the British star also won album, song and record of the year at the Grammys.

Though the singer flubbed during her live performance at the Grammys, she walked away the belle of the ball: She took home five awards Sunday night, including album, record and song of the year.

Full list of Winners at the 2017 GRAMMY Awards

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony which held on February 12, 2017 and was broadcast live by CBS network from the Staples Center in Los Angeles saw Adele winning big. 

Below is the complete list of winners:

GENERAL FIELD

Record Of The Year:

WINNER: "Hello" — Adele

"Formation" — Beyoncé

"7 Years" — Lukas Graham

"Work" — Rihanna Featuring Drake

"Stressed Out" — Twenty One Pilots