Workers threaten to disrupt FUTA convocation

The Joint Action Congress of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, has threatened to unleash mayhem at the institution’s 28th convocation beginning on Monday if the Vice Chancellor, Adebiyi Daramola, chairs the occasion.

The professor is currently facing a 9-count charge of corruption at the Ondo State High court at the instance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

“I was not appointed Comptroller General to wear uniform," - Customs Boss replies Senators

The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Hameed Ali, has replied the Senate after the lawmakers ordered him to appear in “appropriate” uniform next week over the service’s planned action against owners of vehicles without duty payment.

Mr. Ali during an interview granted Television Continental, TVC, on Friday, said the Senate should be more concerned about his performance, and not his uniform.

Embarrassing! Commissioner inaugurates non-functional borehole in Adamawa

There was a mild drama in Pallam Village of Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa on Friday when a newly sunk borehole failed to pump water during its formal inauguration by the state Commissioner for Water Resources.

The Commissioner, Julius Kadala, who represented the state governor at the occasion, was shocked and felt embarrassed when water failed to flow from the hand pump after several minutes of pumping by him.

Embattled Nollywood Filmmaker Seun Egbegbe arraign in court over alleged fraud

A Nigerian filmmaker, Olajide Kazeem, alias Seun Egbegbe, was on Friday re-arraigned at a Federal High Court in Lagos, over charges of fraud.

Egbegbe, who was charged alongside one Oyekan Ayomide, was arraigned on February 10, before Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo.

The duo was accused of swindling more than 30 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators of various sums both in local and foreign currencies between 2015 and 2017 in Lagos.

Celebration, excitement in Buhari’s hometown, Daura and Katsina

There was wild jubilation and excitement in Katsina and Daura, hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari over his safe return.

Information reaching our Correspondent from Daura, was that as early as 8am Friday morning residents trooped frontage of the Emir of Daura’s palace jubilating.

Fans blast #BBNaija sponsors for supporting Kemen despite disqualification

Big Brother Naija fans are not happy with PayPorte, the major sponsor of the show, for continuing to support Ekemini Ekerette (Kemen), after he was disqualified from the show.

Kemen was sent home from the house, for groping a female housemate T-boos without her consent.

He has since issued an apology via his official Instagram page, which PayPorte also regrammed.

Aisha thanks Nigerians for their support after Buhari's arrival

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, received her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, amid cheers from families and well-wishers, who joined her to welcome the President from medical vacation.

Mrs Buhari, who received the President at about 9 a.m. at the official residence in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, thanked Nigerians for their support and prayer for the President.

Full text of President Buhari’s address after arrival

Below is the full text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s address to the nation after his arrival from medical vacation Friday morning.

I have never been this sick all my life, Buhari confesses

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said he had never been this sick even from the time he was in the military when the physical errands and jobs were more intense.

Mr. President said:

See how women at the villa jubilated on news of PMB's arrival (photo)

Some women at the states house couldn't hide is joy on the news of Mr President arriving after the long vacation in London.

Scott Disick agrees he is a sex addict, after Kourtney caught him with another woman

Drama is one thing you can always expect to be served on Keeping up with the Kardashians and the next episode will offer no less. In a teaser released yesterday for the latest episode of their reality show, Scott Disick revealed that he is a sex addict.

It's no news that Scott was caught with a model in Miami after abandoning his family while they were on vacation in Costa Rica. Scott's shocking revelation came after it seemed that he and Kourtney might be giving love another chance. The rumours flew and the couple fueled it by being seen in telling positions. At a time Scott even said of Kourtney, "She's the love of my life."

Man hands himself over to police after stabbing a Nigerian prostitute to death

A 34-year-old man has been arrested by the police in Ghana for allegedly killing a Nigerian commercial sex worker, who he claimed stole his money after he had had sex with her.

Isaac Sackey is said to have handed himself over to the police after stabbing the said prostitute two times in the stomach and thigh on Wednesday, March 8th.

He is said to have approached the woman, identified only as Tina, a Nigerian, for sex at a drinking spot at Baatsona, near the Spintex Road, in Accra, at about 8 p.m after having some drinks with his male friends.

Slaughter of Almajiri children in Niger State, barbaric, callous, inhuman - Umar Nasko

Umar Nasko, former Gubernatorial candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State has condemned the brutal murder of Almajiri children in an Islamic State.

Earlier we reported that suspected ritualists on Wednesday, stormed the school located in Tungan Magajiya in Rijau Local government area and slaughtered five young boys and then made away with their blood. One survived and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital.

Pope Francis to consider making married men priests

Pope Francis has said that the church may consider ordaining married men who could potentially then work in remote areas facing a shortage of priests.

'We must think about whether viri probati are a possibility,” Francis said in an interview published on Thursday. He was referring to older, married men who are already involved in church business.

Nicki Minaj dropped “No Frauds” track, took a few shots at Remy Ma

Judging from the social media reaction, Nicki could’ve come a bit harder. To make up for it, Nicki took to Instagram to call Remy out and challenged her to drop a hit record in 72 hours.

If she does, Nicki says she’ll give up half a million dollars.

Nicki writes:

PSG fans harass players, vandalize cars after Barcelona defeat

A group of angry Paris Saint-Germain fans, waited for the players and heckled them at the Bourget Airport, following their arrival from a Champions League last-16 tie in Barcelona.

Unai Emery’s men threw away a 4-0 lead from the first leg, losing 6-1 at the Camp Nou, as the La Liga side completed a historic comeback.

Ohh! Check out this rare photo of Davido's dad and Late mum

Singer Davido shared this throwback photo of his late mum and dad together. His mom was so adorable ... May her continue to RIP!

Jeez! Ritualists Kill School Boys, Drain Their Blood (Disturbing Photo)

No fewer than 5 boys were attacked in two Islamic schools at Tungan Magajiya in Rijau Local Government of Niger State by suspected ritual killers.

Investigation revealed that the killers slaughtered three boys in an Islamic school and made away with their blood at 3am on Wednesday but two others survived the attack.

Osinbajo will keep acting while I continue my rest - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to continue in acting capacity while he keeps resting.

Buhari returned to the country on Friday morning after a medical vacation in the UK.

Shortly after his arrival, he met with top government officials at the first lady conference room of the presidential villa in Abuja.

FIFA Speaks On Refereeing In Barcelona’s 6-1 Win Over PSG

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has refused to blame referee Deniz Aytekin, for his performance in Barcelona’s dramatic 6-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night.

Infantino also warned that football’s lawmakers, should be careful with adjusting the rules.

He, however, admitted that video assistant referees (VARs), will ensure “clear mistakes” are corrected. VARs are being introduced gradually into the game.

PDP NWC accepts reconciliation committee’s recommendations

The National Working Committee of Peoples Democratic Party said it had accepted the recommendations in the report of the party’s Reconciliation Committee.

The National Chairman of the party, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, said this at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.

Sheriff said the NWC believed that the recommendations of the committee headed Bayelsa governor, Mr Sariake Dickson, met the requirements for the conduct of national convention and reconciliation procedures.

When there’s effort, attitude, desire nothing is impossible – Messi

Five-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi paid tribute on Thursday to Barcelona’s sensational Champions League comeback from a 4-0 first leg thrashing to beat Paris Saint Germain 6-1.

Messi scored Barca’s third goal from the penalty spot as the Spanish champions struck three times in the final two minutes plus stoppage time to qualify for the quarter-finals.

Federal Government not frustrating Lagos – Fashola replies Ambode

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babtunde Fashola, has said that his ministry is not in any way frustrating Lagos State with respect to the reconstruction of the Lagos International Airport Road from Oshodi.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, had announced on Wednesday that the Federal Ministry of Works was frustrating efforts by his government to reconstruct the said road.

Unbelievable! Man impregnates wife’s best friend, assaults brother-in-law

A 53-year-old man, Raymond Oladimeji, was on Thursday brought before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court for allegedly punching his wife’s elder sister’s husband and damaging his phone.

Oladimeji’s wife had packed out of their matrimonial home, allegedly after she discovered that her husband had impregnated her best friend.

She reportedly moved in with her elder sister and her (sister’s) family, along with her children.

Photonews: President Buhari Arrives In Nigeria

President Buhari has arrived Nigeria. He arrived the Kaduna International Airport this morning according to reports. He is being ferried by a Presidential chopper to Abuja.

Aren't this cloud too bright for an early morning arrival? Well, that is not the case, we are glad our President is back, welcome back Mr President. 

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Two Italian dead in new motorway bridge collapse

An Italian couple were killed Thursday when a motorway bridge collapsed on top of their car, police said, as debate sparked over the reasons for the second tragedy of its kind in just over four months.

Antonella Viviani, 54, and her husband Emidio Diomede, 60, died at the scene after the bridge, which was undergoing maintenance work, gave way onto the A14 highway near Ancona on the eastern, Adriatic coast of the country.

A criminal investigation for manslaughter has been opened and the infrastructure ministry announced its own probe and sent inspectors to the scene.

EFCC arraigns three for N100m DESOPADEC fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned three directors of an oil firm, Partsmaster Oil and Gas Limited, for allegedly diverting N100m meant for the payment of contractors who executed a job for the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission.

The EFCC said in a statement by its spokesman, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, that the accused persons, Gregory Eriyanremu, Frank Ugen and Harriman Oyofo were arraigned before Justice T. O. Uloho of the Delta State High Court sitting in Warri on five charges bordering on stealing.

DSS raids Sen. La’ah’s Kaduna residence, arrests his nephews

Armed riot policemen and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday raided the Kaduna residence Senator Danjuma La’ah, the senator representing Southern Kaduna Senatorial Zone.

According to a statement released in Kaduna, on Thursday, by La’ah, the security operatives, numbering about 100, arrived his house in buses, a pick-up van and a truck at about 5:00am and forced their way into the house.

Apo 6 killings: Two policemen get death sentence, three discharged

A Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered the much-awaited judgment on the killing of six traders in Abuja by policemen on 7 June 2005.

Two of the policemen, standing trial, were sentenced to death, while three others were discharged, in the judgement delivered today by Justice Ishaq Bello.

Those condemned to death are Emmanuel Baba and Ezekiel Acheneje, while Danjuma Ibrahim, Nicholas Zakariah and Sadiq Salami were discharged.

FC Rostov 1 Man United 1: Mkhitaryan earns Red Devils creditable draw at FC Rostov

Manchester United scored an important away goal as they earned a 1-1 draw against FC Rostov in their Europa League round-of-16 first leg.

As if a 3,750-mile round trip was not enough, United were greeted by a surface so poor that Jose Mourinho wanted UEFA to call the first leg off a request that unsurprisingly fell on deaf ears.

The Olimp-2 stadium surface made a difficult trip all the harder, with Aleksandr Bukharov cancelling out Mkhitaryan’s first-half strike to leave the score at 1-1 ahead of next week’s return leg at Old Trafford.