UN Warns Against Food Insecurity In Northern Nigeria

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations says about eight million people will go hungry in northern Nigeria by the year 2020.

The organisation also said at least 4.5 million people in the region would be needing urgent food assistance.

A representative of the United Nations, Mr Patrick David, made the disclosure in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting on food security in northern Nigeria.

Middlesbrough 0 Manchester City 2: Silva and Aguero on target as City cruise pass the Boro

It seemed for a moment that Pep Guardiola was weighing up a sarcastic response when asked about the importance of the next seven days to Manchester City’s season.

It is the kind of question which he has dismissed in recent weeks, perhaps because he sees it as an attempt to overplay the situation, or to put pressure on his players.

See The Face Of The Man Who Killed His Boss Because Of N63,000

A young who killed his boss because of Sixty-three thousand naira has been paraded. 

On March 3, 2017, 20-year-old Precious Victor, a barman at King’s Bar located at Anifowose, Mushin area of Lagos, realised that he had had enough.

He said he needed to get out of the job.

But first, he had to force his boss, Tajudeen Oso, to give him some money. He said, “All I wanted to do was to threaten him a little, get N63,000 from him and run away.”

ABSU Student reportedly beheaded found alive

Following declaration that she was missing and had reportedly been beheaded by online news sites, it has been learnt that the student of Abia State University, Uturu, Sandra Gold Izim, has been found.

According to Saturday Punch, was told by her friends and family that she returned to Owerri, Imo State on Monday, March 6, 2017 after three days.

Izim’s disappearance caused panic leading to the arrest of the friends she went out with the day she went missing – Lilian and Chisom.

PDP founding members in close door meeting with IBB

Some founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Professor Jerry Gana on Saturday met with former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida in his Minna home, Leadership reports.

Details of the meeting remain unknown as at press time.

Photos: Corpse Of Gov. Shettima's Aide Who Died In Fatal Accident Arrives Borno

Borno State Deputy Governor, Hon Usman Durkwa received the body of Late Faruk Mohammed Senior Special Assistant to Gov Kashim Shettima Who died in a ghastly Accident along Kaduna/Abuja express way on Friday.

What Language is your Bank alert speaking? - Paul Okoye shades those faking accent

Paul of Psquare is not in the game to fake his accent anyway ... Read what he shared below:

So sad! Pregnant Woman Dies After Fake Chemist Gave Her Injection

A 30-year-old drug dispenser in Akamkpa area of Cross River State, Godswill Umoren, has been paraded by the police for allegedly injecting a pregnant woman, Mrs. Uduak Udofia, in an attempt to abort her pregnancy.

The injection led to the death of Mrs. Udofia on February 11, 2017.

Umoren, who claimed to be a chemist, was said have administered the injection following the advice of the deceased’s husband, Mr. Sunday Udofia.

Why Osinbajo is performing well — Buhari

A grateful President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday that the performance of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo while he was away, was buoyed by his youthfulness and intellectual capacity.

The president, however, said of himself that he has age and military background going for him.

Mr. Buhari made these observations when he received political leaders in the State House shortly after he returned to Nigeria from medical vacation on Friday.

How PSG stars reportedly partied with Rihanna before defeat to Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stars have been accused of partying into the early hours with pop superstar, Rihanna, just two days before they were forced to eat the ‘humble pie’ in a 6-1 defeat to Barcelona FC.

According to L ‘Equipe Journal, two PSG players – Blaise Matuidi and Marco Verratti were said to have been at a private nightclub in Paris on Monday night socialising with Rihanna – less than 48 hours before their Champions League thrashing in Spain.

Buhari’s return: Reno Omokri suffering from nostalgia of Jonathan’s bazaar era – VON DG

‎Mr. Osita Okechukwu, on Saturday fired back at Mr. Reno Omokri, an ex-aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan, over his recent verbal attacks on President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria,

In Reno’s recent statement, he had asked Buhari to be a ‘ceremony president’ and allow his Vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo perform the duties of the President, especially in relation to the economy.

Manchester City will sack me – Guardiola

Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, has admitted he will not be at the club for a long time if he fails to win trophies.

The Spaniard replaced Manuel Pellegrini last summer and there were big expectations following his arrival, after past successes with Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

City have already missed out on the EFL Cup and are 10 points behind leaders Chelsea in the Premier League. However, they are still playing in the FA Cup and Champions League.

I polished players’ shoes at Tottenham Hotspur – Super Eagles' Troost-Ekong

Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed that he polished players’ shoes while he was a youth player in Tottenham Hotspur.

Troost-Ekong who now plays for Gent in Belgium, moved to Spurs amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester City.

NYSC member who brags about oral s3x with underage student in Edo state arrested

The Edo State National Youth Service Corps, NYSC member, Oluwa Mayowa, who bragged about getting oral s3x from an underage student, has been arrested.

Recall that the Ministry of Women Affairs and child department intervened in the case assuring the public of justified actions to the incident.

Biafra: What Nnamdi Kanu told us in prison - Pat Utomi

All Progressives Congress chieftain, Patrick Utomi has opened up on his recent meeting with the incarcerated leader of the Independent People of Biafra - Nnamdi Kanu.

Mr. Utomi told newsmen that Kanu’s continued detention is a violation of the rule of law

He said they discussed the state of the country and perceptions of levels of justice in the country and why the economy is challenged: because of policies of exclusion.

Yoruba youth group wants Buhari’s health status investigated

An amalgamated body of all the indigenous youth groups and student groups in the South-West of Nigeria, the Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide, on Friday called on the National Assembly to set up a committee to investigate the fitness level and health status of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The President returned to Nigeria on Friday morning after 49 days in London, sparking controversy over his health status and fitness to rule Nigeria.

Edo Government declares 7 days mourning for Ogbemudia

The Edo State Government has declared seven days mourning for the death of former Military Governor of defunct Mid-West State and defunct Bendel State, Brigadier General Samuel Ogbemudia (rtd).

The State Government also announced the opening of a condolence register at the Government House in Benin City.

Buhari's health: Only a fool will believe anything from Lai Mohammed – Reno Omokri

Former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari unwittingly exposed the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed’s penchant for lies and propaganda when he addressed the nation after a closed-door meeting with senior members of his cabinet.

Omokri stated this in a copy of a statement issued by him on Saturday and sent to newsmen.

#BBNaija: Kemen says T-boss withheld the truth of what happened for N25m

Disqualified Big Brother Naija housemate, Kemen has claimed T-Boss withheld the truth about the events that led to his disqualification and eviction for the sake of the game.

Kemen was disqualified from the Big Brother Naija reality show for fondling Romanian-Nigerian housemate T-boss without her consent.

Samuel Ogbemudia was a man of the people – Saraki

President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Friday, said he received the news of the death of the former military governor of the defunct Midwestern State, Brig.-Gen. Samuel Ogbemudia with shock.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki described Ogbemudia’s death as a colossal loss to the country, “especially coming at a time Nigerians are still mourning the demise of another elder statesman and former governor of the defunct Western State, Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo.”

Buhari’s return will douse tension - Ex-Anambra Govt

Peter Obi, former Anambra state governor, says the return of President Muhammadu Buhari to the country will douse tension.

He said this in a statement issued by his media office on Saturday.

The president returned to Nigeria on Friday after a 49-day vacation in the UK. Before his return, there had been speculations over the state of his health, stoking tension in some parts of the country.

Alleged S*x Scandal: 7 Quick Steps Apostle Suleman Should Take to End the Saga

Nigerians woke up to the rude shock of an image-tarnishing news about Apostle Johnson Suleman's alleged amorous relationship with one Canada-based Nigerian singer, Stephanie Otobo on Monday, the 6th of March, 2017 and the despicable saga has been embarrassingly protracted.

It has been a dilly-dally affair between both parties as they flood the Nigerian media space with constant press statements that have put the founder of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide at the disadvantageous receiving end.

Court rule out case challenging Tambuwal as Sokoto Governor

The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out an application filed by Senator Umar Dahiru seeking to amend the suit challenging the nomination and subsequent election of Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.

Senator Dahiru based his motion on the basis that the Governor was wrongly nominated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election which held on April 11, 2015.

However, neither the plaintiff Senator Dahiru, nor Governor Tambuwal, were in court for the ruling.

Tonto Dikeh's rival Roseline Meurer replies those calling her husband snatcher, asks Instagram to install breathalyzers

Nollywood actress, Roseline Meurer has replied those calling her out for allegedly causing the marriage crisis between Tonto Dikeh and her husband, Mr. Olakunle Churchill. Roseline who has been trolled on by Tonto Dikeh's fans after Tonto revealed that the actress slept with her husband several times, also disabled comments on her IG page.

Man impersonating Justin Bieber charged with more than 900 child sex offences

A 40-year-old man who allegedly posed as Justin Bieber on social media platforms has been charged with more than 900 child sex offences, police said on Thursday.

The man identified Gordon Douglas Chalmers, a law lecturer at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, allegedly posed as the Canadian singer online to solicit explicit images from children who probably thought they were chatting with the star.

Former financial officer and mother jail for stealing over N403M from student loans (Photo)

A former North West University senior financial officer and his mother has been jailed for stealing over R17 million (N403M) from student loans. Bradley Freeman and his mother Judick Freeman, who both appeared at the North West High Court in South Africa on Tuesday, were respectively sentenced to 15 and 10 years in prison for money laundering.

Xhaka warns Arsenal team-mates against potential FA Cup shock

Granit Xhaka has warned his Arsenal team-mates they cannot afford to take Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against fifth-tier Lincoln City lightly if they want to avoid a shock exit.

Arsenal will be looking to return to winning ways after disappointing outings against Liverpool and Bayern Munich, but Xhaka has stressed progress to the semi-finals is by no means guaranteed.

I need a bigger home for all my trophies - Eden Hazard jokes

Eden Hazard says he needs to move to a bigger home so he has room to store all his trophies.

Hazard won the Premier League Goal of the Month award on Friday for his stunning solo strike against Arsenal on February 4, running from inside his own half to beat Petr Cech.

The Belgium international was crowned the Premier League's Player of the Season for the 2014-15 campaign, in which he also took the Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year and Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year honours.

I see no reason why I would want to leave for Man United - Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann can see no reason to leave Atletico Madrid amid ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.

The Premier League giants reportedly view Griezmann as the ideal recruit for next season, but it looks like Jose Mourinho will have a fight on his hands to lure the France international to Old Trafford.

Barcelona and Real Madrid to play El Clasico in Miami

Barcelona and Real Madrid will face each other in Miami as part of the International Champions Cup in July – marking the first time El Clasico will take place in the United States.

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, home of the NFL team the Miami Dolphins, will host the LaLiga rivals on July 29.