Amina Mohammed Says Gender Equality Will Take 170 Years

It will take 170 years to achieve economic equality between women and men, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has said.

Mohammed, in her message to the Youth Forum of the Commission on the Status of Women, ahead of the International Commission on the Status of Women, said women and girls were being forced to confront higher obstacles to opportunity than men and boys.

Jeez! Teacher Blinds JSS Student With Cane

A teenager, Raliya Suleiman, a Junior Secondary School (JSS) student of Government Secondary School, Kachai, has lost sight in her right eye after a teacher hit the eye with his cane.

Raliya was allegedly flogged by a teacher in the school, one Moses Aura, because she came to school late on 23th February, 2017. The cane hit her right eye and has resulted to permanent eye damage.

Miracle Worker! Pastor Steals 5 Laptops At A Seminar In Lagos, Arrested By RRS During Service

This is no longer funny ... People using the term 'Men of God' to commit crimes which is so embarrassing to the body of Christ ... God help the church.

 Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos Police Command, have arrested a 47-year-old man, Pastor Ikemefuna Aje, who allegedly stole during a seminar organised for internet brand managers at a hotel in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.

Federal Government bans helicopter shuttle from Kaduna to Abuja

The National Security Adviser, Babagana Munguno, has banned the planned helicopter shuttle service from Kaduna to Abuja by some helicopter companies.

In a memo banning the move, Munguno said, “In view of the closure of the airport, air travelers will be required to travel by road/train to Abuja from Kaduna International Airport. This will undoubtedly cause constraints on the movement of some passengers who will aim to travel using other means, notably the use of commercial ferry helicopters.

Nigerian Man Grabs His Wife’s Butt In Their Wedding Photos

A Nigerian accountant and entrepreneur simply identified as Femi, apparently, couldn’t hide his sensual feelings for his wife’s butt while posing for their wedding photos.

The excited groom decided to take a handful of her behind while smiling in the process after tying the knot with her.

Photos: Stunning Olajumoke step out with her manager, Victoria Nkong for an event

To mark one year anniversary in the spotlight, a year since her transformation from a bread seller to model and multi-brand ambassador, Olajumoke Orisaguna got hosted by Thenetng.

She stepped out elegantly with her manager Victoria Nkong for the event. See more photos after the cut:

So scary! See Massive Snake That Crept Out Of A Lady’s Car While She Was Driving (Photos)

Kristina Dorsett, on Twitter, sharing the photos, said her mother almost crashed her car after she saw a snake crawl out from her air vent.

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Julius Agwu's wife clap back at fans who attacked her for not smiling in family photo

Nigerians won't just see something and let it pass ... So, Comedian Julius Agwu had a family photo over the weekend as they went to church and the wife Ibiere didn't put up some glowing smile and a fan spotted it and concluded she was not happy.

Air Force Officer Who Killed His Colleague Over Jealousy Has Been Arrested (Photo)

The jealous Air Force personnel identified as Lieutenant Kalu who killed his colleague/girlfriend over an allegation of cheating (Miss it, Read Here) has been arrested and is currently in custody as seen in the picture below. The young man shot dead his colleague identified as Oladipupo Solape a.k.a Shomzy Shomzy yesterday morning in Markudi, Benue state capital this morning.

Woman Arrested For Using Her High Heel Shoe To Beat Husband To Death

A 32-year-old Zambian woman of Kampongwe area in Kapiri Mposhi district of Central Province has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband. Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo, revealed that the deceased who has been identified as Oliva Kalangwe aged 34 was initially assaulted by his wife on 26th February, 2017 at about 20:00 hours and that he reported the matter to police.

Referee who officiated Barcelona and PSG UCL return leg faces demotion

Reports in Spain claim that Deniz Aytekin may be removed from UEFA  Champions League duty following his display, which was marred by a number of controversial decisions, according to The Independent.

The German official’s decision not to award PSG a penalty when Javier Mascherano brought down Angel di Maria in the box has fallen under particular scrutiny.

Tyra Banks replaces Nick Cannon as America's Got Talent Host

Tyra Banks has replace Nick Cannon as the new host of America's Got Talent TV reality show.

Howie Mandel, who serves as one of the show's judges, made the announcement on Twitter on Sunday.

The veteran model replaces Nick Cannon, who has served as host of the show since 2009.

Finally, The Real Reason Behind Buhari’s Ill Health

The fact that President Muhammadu Buhari is back to Nigeria after a 51 day medical vacation is no longer news. The president arrived Nigeria early Friday March 10, 2017 via the Kaduna airport from where he went, by chopper, to Abuja.

He held a meeting with Vice president Yemi Osinbajo and others before retiring to his official quarters after quipping jocularly that the Vice President should keep acting while he continues to rest.

Channel’s TV Loses Major News Anchor, Sulaiman Aledeh To AriseTV

Sulaiman Aledeh, a Channels Television anchor and producer, has left the Lagos-based broadcaster for AriseTV.

Aledeh, 43, made his debut on AriseTV, owned by newspaper publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, on Saturday, March 12, 2017, reading the station’s 4:00 p.m. bulletin.

Mariah Carey's hairstylist nabbed with bag full of drugs

Mariah Carey's hairstylist, Danielle Priano was busted at the Buffalo Int'l Airport with several containers of illegal prescription drugs.

According to TMZ, Priano known for working with stars like Mariah Carey and J Lo was detained February 12 while attempting to board a flight to NYC. Nearly 400 Rx pills were found in her bag and purse.

Buhari Resumption: Handlers Leave President's Itinerary Blank For Today

President Muhammadu Buhari has nothing scheduled on his itinerary as he resumes work today.

A government official, who spoke to The PUNCH Newspaper on condition of anonymity, attributed the “blank” nature of the President’s schedule for Monday to the fact that Buhari only returned to the country on Friday.

Unbelievable! See What This Couple Were Filmed Doing On A Public Bus (Video)

A randy couple was filmed getting very close to each other on a public bus in full view of shocked passengers. The pair straddled one-another, simulated sex acts, and swigged from a bottle of beer. Onlookers filmed in horror as the pair gyrated their hips together and the woman even exposed her breast as the man kissed it. 

The pair also simulated sex acts while the bus moves through traffic.

Ooni of Ife declares 3-day fasting, prayers for peace

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has declared fasting and prayers for three days to restore peace and harmony to Ile-Ife.

Oba Ogunwusi made the declaration through his Deputy, Oba Idowu Adediwura, the Obalufe of Ife kingdom, on Sunday in Ile-Ife, Oyo State.

Ed Sheeran will appear in season 7 of Game of Thrones

Grammy award singer, Ed Sheeran will appear in the seventh series of HBO fantasy drama, "Game of Thrones."

This was revealed by the show’s creators, David Benioff and DB Weiss, at an event at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

Why interest rate is high – CBN

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, at the Vanguard Personality Awards, last weekend took time to explain why interest rate is still high.

He stated: “I sympathize with people when I hear the call on the CBN to reduce interest rates. I share their goal of a reduced single digit interest rate regime in Nigeria. But many people do not seem to understand that in times of high inflation, reducing interest rates make inflationary pressures much worse, with a second round effect of making economic growth even less possible.

#BBNaija: Bisola dumps TTT, makes out with Bally last night (Watch Video)

... And the BBNaija game continues last night as Bisola was spotted making out with Bally last night. She has moved from TTT to Bally as a 'giver'

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Governor Ambode: Lagos has earmarked N30bn to phase out danfo buses

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, at the weekend said that the proposed Bus Reform Initiative aimed at giving Lagosians an integrated public transportation system would kick start this year with a sinking fund of N30 billion.

The new initiative will phase out danfo buses as means of transportation in the state within the next two years.

DISCO staff electrocuted during illegal connection in Ondo

It was tragedy in Ondo town, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area, on Saturday following the electrocution of an ad-hoc staff of the Ondo Business District of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC.

The incident occurred at the Government Reserve Area, GRA, located at Itanla along the Ondo/Akure highway, while he was trying to connect a wire from an electric pole.

Gunmen kill three herdsmen in Southern Kaduna

Unknown gunmen have killed two Fulani herdsmen at Unguwan Maiyashi village, Fantsuwam Chiefdom, in Jemaa Local Government of Kaduna State, while another was killed at the Madakiya community of Zangon Kataf LGA, both in southern Kaduna.

An indigene of Ungwar Miayasihi said that the incident occurred at about 4pm on Saturday, when the herdsmen were grazing with their cattle inside a bush.

Photos: Mysterious healing water reportedly drops from Divine Mercy statue In Amichi

Alleged miraculous drops of water from the jaw of the Divine Mercy statue have been spotted in Amichi, Anambra state. Here's the story as shared by Facebook user, Chidi Wazinga Ilechukwu:

'At first I was reluctant sharing these pictures online. It took me and some priests days to asertain this miraculous drop of water from the jaw of the Divine Mercy statue. 

Nigerian prisons holding 68,259 inmates as at March 2017 – Controller General

The Nigerian Prison Service has disclosed that over 68,000 inmates are accommodated in the prison facilities throughout the country as at March 2017.

The Controller General of Nigerian Prison Service, Jaafaru Ahmed, made the disclosure in an interview with the Economic Confidential.

Ahmed said the agency has reopened prison farm centres towards self-sufficiency in food production.

Fighters in Syria claims deadly Damascus bombings

The alliance of hardline fighters in Syria known as Tahrir al-Sham has claimed responsibility for twin bombings targeting Shia pilgrims in the centre of Damscus that killed at least 40 people.

“On Saturday… a twin attack was carried out by two heroes of Islam … in the centre of the capital Damascus, killing and wounding dozens,” the statement said.

The group, a large portion of which previously fought as an al-Qaeda affiliate, said the attack targeted “Iranian militias” and pro-government fighters in revenge for what it said was Iran’s role in supporting President Bashar al-Assad’s “tyrannical rule”, holding them responsible for “killing and displacing” Syrians.

Tragic! Four children drown in Abuja river

Four children, Jinkai Hakila, 10, Bridget Ibrahim, 11, Precious Ezra, 14 and Azumi Daniel, 16, were on Saturday found drowned in Danko River, Galadimawa Community, FCT suburb.

A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria, who visited the community, reports that residents were thrown into mourning following the ugly incident.

The four dead children together with other children were at the river for washing before the incident occurred at about 11a.m.

Pretty Mike and his girls steps out again in another weird display (Photos)

Lagos big boy, Pretty Mike and his girls are at  it again, the controversial club owner who is know for stepping out in an awkward manner, putting girls on dog leash,  stepped out again and things were a bit different this time.

Nigerian couple denied entry into the United States because the wife was heavily pregnant

A Nigerian banker, Mr. Tajudeen Popoola, alongside his heavily pregnant wife and two children were stopped and sent back to Nigeria by US immigration officials after they left home for a vacation trip to Florida.

Tajudeen and his family members had a 2 year visa but planned to spend just two weeks, a claim the immigration officials didn't believe before bundling them back home.