30 Million People Have Linked Their BVNs - Central Bank

About 30 million Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) have so far been linked to the several bank accounts operated in the country, says the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

Speaking at a post-event interview with The Guardian, Deputy Director, Banking and Payment System, CBN, Musa Itopa-Jimoh, gave the figure.

#Xenophobia: Dabiri-Erewa Slams South African Home Affairs Minister

Senior Special Adviser (Foreign Affairs) to the President, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described as insensitive the suggestion by Mr. Malusi Gigaba, South African Home Affairs Minister, that diplomacy is the solution to attacks on Nigerians in his country.

In a personally signed statement issued on Sunday, Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa said:

Two Chinese nabbed, company sealed over importation of fake and substandard tyres worth N5bn (Photos)

Two Chinese have been arrested for their involvement in the importation of fake and substandard tyres worth N5 billion into the country

MessrsTaolung Shen and Xu Jing Yao were arrested and their company Sino Nigeria Import and Export Limited’s warehouse in Lagos sealed by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).

Caitlyn Jenner bares cleavage for Oscars after-party

Caitlyn Jenner showed off her fab look as she headed out for two Oscar Afterparties, the Elton John Party, and Vanity Fair.

#Oscars Full List of Winners at the 89th Academy Awards

The 89th Academy Awards (Oscars) took place on Sunday, honoring the best in film. “La La Land,” tied the all-time record with 14 nominations. 

Viola Davis made history after she won her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, got inducted into one of the most prestigious acting clubs in the world, EGOT. With the win for her work in the 2016 film “Fences,” Davis becomes the 23rd person to complete the triple crown of acting, a term used to describe actors and actresses who have won at least one acting award at the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Tonys. Congratulations to her and other winners. 

#OscarAward: Viola Davis becomes first black Actress to win Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Emmy and Tony

Viola Davis made history as became the 23rd actor to get the "triple crown of acting", which is used to describe actors who have won at least one acting award at the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Tonys at the 89th Oscar awards held last night.

Viola made history as she did not only win her first oscar, she's now a member of one of the most prestigious acting clubs in the world, EGOT.

Aww! Watch Little Kid Crying And Promised She Will Never Steal Again After Mom Threaten to Take Her to The Police Station (Video)

A video of a little kid apologizing for stealing candy at school has been trending on social media. According to the video, the mom threatens to take her to the police station for taking candy and didn't tell her teacher and the little girl responded with heartfelt remorse that has got everyone feeling sorry for her.

Watch the video below:

"Be careful" - Cristiano Ronaldo warns his Girlfriend on Instagram

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo warned his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez to be careful after she shared a photo of herself and a male friend.

Ronaldo’s relationship with Rodriguez was made public in November 2016 when the couple was pictured together on a trip to Disneyland Paris.

Wonderment! See smart shoes with Bluetooth app that changes colors to match your outfit (Photo)

How nice would it be to have one pair of shoes you can use for several occasions and no one would know the difference because it’ll look different each time.

Picture a smart high heeled shoe with customisable, flexible e-paper panels on the sides of the footwear.

That’s the Volvorii, a high-heeled feminine smart shoe, designed by iShuu Technologies to quench your taste for a fashionable, flashy, yet smart wear.

Photo of thief caught stealing church fans in Delta state this morning

As shared initially by Instablog9ja, this guy was caught stealing church fans in Abraka, Delta state. He was later taken away to avoid jungle justice from the mob who were ready to descend on him.

Don’t expect your man to eat only your 'Egusi soup' ... If he cheats buy him condoms - Actress Seyi Hunter

Actress cum producer, Seyi Hunter, has advised her colleagues walking out of their marriages to get a legal separation from their estranged husbands if they are not willing to resolve their lingering marital crisis.

In a chat with Vanguardngr, she condemned the manner in which female entertainers take a walk out of their marriages instead of coming to terms with its realities. According to her, there are lots of single ladies ready to jump at Ubi and Churchill immediately they decide to put an end to their crisis-rocked union.

Messi celebrates 400th win with Barcelona

The Catalan club beat Atletico on Sunday, meaning the Argentine has now won 400 games in all competitions for the La Liga champions

Lionel Messi has won his 400th competitive match as a senior player for Barcelona.

Transfer News: We're trying to sign Messi - Atletico Madrid boss

Atletico Madrid chairman Enrique Cerezo has joked that he is working on a deal to bring Barcelona star Lionel Messi to the club.

The two sides went head-to-head on Sunday looking to make ground on League leaders Real Madrid, with Messi scoring a late winner to give Barca a 2-1 win at the Vicente Calderon.

Atletico Madrid 1 Barcelona 2: Messi's late strike secures 3-points for Barca

Barcelona left it late but secured a 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday, with Lionel Messi again decisive at the death.

Lionel Messi struck another late winner to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and secure Barcelona a potentially vital triumph in La Liga's engrossing title race.

Diego Godin had seemingly salvaged Atletico a draw 20 minutes from the end, but Messi broke the hosts' hearts with a late goal to make Diego Simeone's men rue their missed opportunities and put Barca top of the table ahead of Real Madrid's trip to Villarreal.

Manchester United 3 Southampton 2: Ibrahimovic late winner gifts League Cup for Jose Mourinho's men

The Premier League clubs played out an eventful game in Sunday's Wembley final, with the United forward proving to be the matchwinner

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice in Manchester United's 3-2 Wembley final victory over Southampton on Sunday to secure the League Cup trophy for Jose Mourinho's men.

Photo Of Soldier Killed After Boko Haram Attack On Military Zone In Borno

A soldier identified as Lance Corporal Chidi Ukelere was killed after battle with Boko Haram members on Wednesday 22/2/2017.

The soldier was one of the brave men killed in a Boko Haram attack on military positions in the town of Gajiram, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) by road north of the Borno state capital, Maiduguri, on Wednesday afternoon.

Actress Mercy Aigbe glow in new photo

Beautiful woman!

Ghanaian politician's daughter commits suicide after allegedly failing a course in school

Adwoa Agyarkwa, the daughter of Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, an NPP Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem central constituency, has hanged herself.

The 18 -year-old first-year Chemical Engineering student, at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), was found dead on Friday morning in her hostel room with a rope hanging around her neck.

Missing 12-yr-old reportedly fled home with house maid, found in Ogun

The missing 12-year-old daughter of a Ghanaian family, Faith Ayeh, alleged to have been kidnapped by their house help, Mary, has been found.

The missing child was reportedly found in Abeokuta, Ogun state, by a man who had seen the reports about Faith, Punch reports.

Faith’s father, Paul Ayeh, told Punch:

Lol! See what this Nigerian girl says Boyfriend are ...

A Facebook user, Winiesta Neche Winner shared the photo with the status below:

Comedian Princewill tells his story of becoming millionaire at 24, from being a Lagos bus conductor

Comedian Odeh Ajiri Princewill, who won the 2008 AY comedy contest in Lagos State, has taken to Instagram to share his grass to grace story.

Princewill, who was once a bus conductor, and lived under a bridge at Oshodi, tells his story of becoming a millionaire at 24 and also a landlord.

Here's what he wrote:

Actor Bill Paxton Dies at 61 Due to Complications from Surgery

Emmy-winning actor Bill Paxton died due to complications from surgery according to reports from PEOPLE.

Primate Ayodele says only an Igbo man can lead Nigeria out of recession

The spiritual leader of INRI Spiritual Evangelical Church, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, has revealed that recession that has hit Nigeria, can only be resolved if an Igbo man is allowed to be in charge of the economic affairs of the nation.

The clergy who saw Trump's victory further said that those currently in-charge are incompetent, and will only worsen the situation if left too remain in control.

Ghollywood Actress Affiah shares nude photo a social media prostitute sent her husband

Ghanaian actress Affiah Schwarzenegger is in her no chills mood, and a social media prostitute pushed her to that.

The actress shared a nude photo a social media user sent her husband,  Lawrence Abrokwa, a Ghanaian who lives in South Africa.

Patoranking: I started singing reggae because of girls

'My woman, my everything' singer, Patoranking has been able to garner a lot of acclaim with the style of music he does. From Nigeria to South Africa and London, the singer is very much in demand for his infectious reggae tunes.

Brazilian model slaps presenter on live TV for touching her ass

On a live TV show which was aimed at teaching viewers how to protect themselves from sunburn, a Presenter was slapped by a pretty brunette in a tanga bikini bottom, tiny top, and high heels, who was brought on the show for a demonstration.

Rayssa Teixeiro Melo, who is popular on social media, was asked for permission to rub some sun cream on her leg by the flirting presenter on the health section of the Brazilian TV show, as he ran his hands through her well-toned stomach and the tops of her legs. She agreed but told him to leave her ass alone.

Photos from Omotola's 39th birthday party

Nollywood screen goddess,  Omotola Jalade Ekeinde recently clocked 39 and the happy actress took the celebration down to South Africa.

Celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry, and actress Rukky Sanda, attended the birthday bash, that had lots to eat and drink

More photos after the cut;

Taxi Driver Welcomes 'Chinese' Baby With Wife Who Works As A Maid In A Chinese Company (Photo)

A couple in Lusaka, Zambia has welcomed a beautiful baby boy into their family. Mr Fabio Phiri a Taxi Driver and his wife Priscilla Phiri a Maid at China Engineering and Construction limited have thanked God for blessing them with a beautiful baby boy.

Lol! Someone made this painting for Davido

But why? How can you call this painting Omobabalowo? A Davido female fan actually did this artwork for him ... What do you think?

"TTT Is A Married Man" - Fake #BBNaija Housemate Ese Tells Bisola

Big Brother Fake housemate, Ese told Bisola this morning that Thin Tall Tony is a married man with kids.