My links to PSG is fake news - Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger has denied that he has agreed to join PSG, insisting that such reports are merely "fake news".

The Arsenal boss is under increasing pressure at the Emirates Stadium, with the 3-1 defeat to West Brom at the weekend marred by a plane flown over the ground, bearing a message protesting a potential contract extension for the 67-year-old.

#Xenophobia: Five Nigerians attacked in South Africa

The Nigeria Union in South Africa, on Tuesday said five Nigerians had been attacked in Polokwane, Limpopo Province of that country in renewed xenophobic attacks.

Mr Collin Mgbo, Secretary of the Union in the Province, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on telephone from Polokwane that three of the five Nigerians attacked were in critical condition in the hospital.

Buhari: Nigerians celebrate people with questionable wealth

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said public servants and many in the private sectors who have questionable wealth are celebrated with alumni recognitions, honourary degrees, chieftaincy titles and sometimes higher religious titles in the country.

He stated this during the 65th Annual Council Meeting of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Abuja.

Twitter shut down 636,000 accounts

Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) said on Tuesday it had suspended 636,000 accounts since the middle of 2015 as the company steps up efforts to tackle “violent extremism” on its microblogging platform.

The company shut down a total of 376,890 accounts in the last six months of 2016, Twitter said in its latest transparency report.

President Buhari Says Cheating In Exams, Fake Certificates Normal In Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned in strong terms the possession of fake certificates and the rate at which public servants and individuals of questionable wealth were being celebrated.

Buhari made this known on Tuesday through the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), in Abuja during the 65th Annual Council Meeting of the West African Examinations Council with the theme, “65 years of commitment to excellence in educational assessment.”

French Minister resigns over jobs for daughters

French Interior Minister Bruno Le Roux resigned on Tuesday after revelations that he hired his two teenage daughters as parliamentary aides, while denying any wrongdoing.

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom involved in car accident

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Tuesday escaped death when a commercial Carina ll Toyota car rammed into his convoy.

The governor was returning from Zaki Biam, where he had gone to carry out an assessment of the attack by gunmen on International Yam Market, when the accident occurred.

INEC cancels manual transfer of 2019 results

As part of its preparations for the 2019 election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has canceled manual transmission of results from polling units.

It will now use e-Collation and Result Transmission System in all the 120, 000 polling units.

The commission opted for the new result transmission system after a three-year trial or test run during by-elections and rerun elections.

Governor Fayose demolishes three filling stations in Ekiti

There was tension in parts of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, yesterday as three filling stations under construction were demolished allegedly on the orders of Governor Ayo Fayose.

The incident happened few hours after members of the state chapter of Petrol Dealers Association of Nigeria (PEDAN) suspended their two-day strike, following the intervention of traditional rulers.

The uncompleted filling stations were demolished for allegedly being located in residential areas.

Makarfi accuses Sheriff of plotting to hijack PDP for 2019 presidential bid

The Ahmed Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has warned that the party’s court-backed National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, cannot be trusted to conduct a convention for the PDP.

At a news conference in Abuja yesterday, spokesman for the Makarfi camp, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, said if allowed to conduct the convention, Sheriff would plant his cronies in strategic positions for his selfish end.

Senate to probe Saraki, Melaye over bullet-proof car, certificate forgery

The Senate has asked its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate its President Bukola Saraki for alleged importation of bullet-proof car with fake Customs duty certificate.

It also mandated the committee to probe the allegation of certificate forgery leveled against Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West).

Buhari will lead Nigeria to the Promised Land before 2019 - Femi Adesina

The Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Mr. Femi Adesina said yesterday President Muhammadu Buhari is fulfilling his campaign promises to Nigerians, particularly in stimulating the economy for job creation, anti-corruption campaign and security of life and property.

He spoke while receiving a delegation of Northern Youths Initiative for Peace and Good Governance in Abuja.

IBB university ‘discovers crude oil’ in Bida River Basin

Researchers at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) University Research Institute, Lapai in Niger State, say they have discovered crude oil in the Bida River Basin in Niger State.

The institute’s Director, Prof. Nuhu Obaje, stated this at an exposition of raw materials and locally made products held in Lagos Saturday.

Cynthia Osokogu: 4 Years After Court Finally Delivers Verdicts

Justice Olabisi Akinlade of a Lagos state High Court sitting at Igbosere will tomorrow, deliver judgment in the case of four men who were charged with the murder of Cynthia Osokogu. Justice Akinlade had on January 12, 2017, during the adoption of the final written addresses by all the counsel in the case fixed March 23, for judgment on the case. Osokogu was allegedly murdered on July 22, 2012, at Cosmilla Hotel, Lakeview Estate, Festac Town, Lagos, by her Facebook lover.

So sad! 3-siblings electrocuted in Delta

There was pandemonium in Eku, in the Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State after three children of a woman, identified as Ms Elohor Gabriel, were electrocuted on Saturday, following a power surge in the community.

It was learnt that the children were electrocuted when the covering of the cable connecting power to their apartment burnt, and the live wire came in contact with some burglar-proof bars while the children were playing at the veranda of the house they lived in.

SSS, Police says Nigerian military ignored intelligence before deadly Boko Haram attack

Security operatives have said that Nigerian soldiers based in Magumeri village of Borno State received early warning about a deadly Boko Haram attack in the community last Wednesday.

A number of soldiers and police personnel died in the attack. The army initially said two soldiers were killed, but the Borno government said the figure was “far higher”.

At least two police personnel also died in the attack.

Many feared dead as three suicide bombers attack Gulumba temporary IDP camp in Borno (Graphic photos)

According to reports, many persons have been confirmed dead after three suicide bombers attacked the Gulumba temporary IDP camp which is opposite Muna garage in Borno state at about 3am today. 

NEMA officials are already on ground to rescue the victims of the attack.

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Unbelievable! Biology Teacher BUSTED Having S*x With a 17-year-old Student (Photos)

A schoolteacher has being brought to book after being found out to have had s*xual relations with a young student.

Sarah Fowlkes, a schoolteacher has been nabbed after being said to have sex with a student.

However, what shocked people was that the teacher was all smiles after she was charged.

Oba Of Benin Gives Edo State 20,000 Land Hectares For Cassava Farming, Youths Empowerment

The Royal Father who received the chairman of Guinness Nigeria Mr. Babatunde Savage, and his management to his palace in Benin City, Edo state said, the kingdom is dedicated and committed to ensuring that youths are engaged in agricultural production to boost the economy of the state.

Oba Ewuare N\'Ogidigan stated that when farming begins next season in the over 20, 000 hectares of land, many unemployed youths will be taken off the street as well as create better markets for all cassava farmers across the state.

Edo State Police Parade Killers Of Ex-council Boss, Hon Suleiman Afegbua and others

The Edo State Police Command has paraded suspected killers of former Etsako east local government area chairman, Hon Suleiman Afegbua,  Pastor Godwin Akpoguenabor and Patient Omo-Osagie a business woman who were recently murdered in the state.

Briefing newsmen yesterday, the state commissioner of Police, Mr Haliru Gwandu confirmed that the former council chairman was killed by Fulani herdsmen who are already in custody and are helping in their investigation.

Senator Dino Melaye in certificate scandal

Senator Dino Melaye who is an ally of Senate President and well known for his controversial stand on national issues as well as a lasting political battle with his former friend and governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, recently alerted Nigerians that there were plans to carry fictitious allegations against him.

Melaye thinks this move was being planned to get him to face the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because he was a major factor that stood against the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the anti-corruption organisation.

This pretty Lagos babe says she gets angry when ugly ladies succeed more than her

A Twitter user Niki_Winks who is based in Lagos, has revealed she usually gets angry when she sees people are aren’t physically appealing succeeding more than her.

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Wawu! Man puts up his sperm for sale, $40 per bag

The things we see on the internet these days ... A man uploaded this picture online, and captioned it:

I got kids for sale, $40 dollar per bag, gauranteed to be dark skinned with clean teeth.

Maheeda finally reveals why she poses nude, loyalty to her husband & more

Maheeda says she is blessed and cursed at the same time. This, the Instagram celebrity revealed in a new interview with HipTV.

Speaking with the music channel recently, the controversial nudist, talked about her brand, the marketing idea behind stripping, and her loyalty to her husband.

Bobrisky shows off his Rihanna-inspired hairstyle (Photos)

Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky, in a series of snapchat photos and videos said he was gonna rock a Rihanna-inspired hairstyle and the cross-dresser did.

He shared the photos and revealed he was going to see bae. He also revealed he sent his bae the photos and he went all agog wanting his ass and all.

See the face of the two alleged homosexuals ‘caught in the act’ at a guest house

Two suspected homosexuals are currently in the grips of the Keneshie police after they were arrested at a guest house (name withheld) around the area while in the act.

The suspects including an 18-year-old Senior High School (SHS) student and his sex partner 28 were caught by the receptionist of the hotel while she was trying to serve them with an earlier request they made.

This Four Friend Maternity Photo Shoot Is Causing Frenzy On Social Media

This is really cool but did they all agreed to get pregnant at the same time is one thought that's running through my mind as I share this story. Nevermind my thoughts, but these lovely photos of four pregnant friends on social media have been set ablaze, who looked all shades of adorable as they all swagged up in nice outfits for their maternity shoot.

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"This Same Iyabo Ojo That I Explained What A Blog Is To Her In 2011" - Event Blogger Calls Out Actress

Event blogger, Helen Ozor, has shared her encounter with actress, Iyabo Ojo when she met her at an event and tried to have an interview with her.

According to the blogger, Ojo looked at her, collected her notepad from her, went through it, handed it back to her and then turned her face away.

She said it was this same Iyabo Ojo she explained what a blog is in 2011. She wrote:

Lagos State Government Bans Live Band At Beer Parlours, Restaurants And Food Joints

The Lagos State Government has banned live band music at various beer parlors, restaurants and food joints in the state and imposed a fine of N500,000 for offenders.

The government also warned religious houses to procure sound proof in order to minimize the effect of noise generated by their neighboring residents.

DRAMA! Mother Of Doctor Who Jumped Into Lagos Lagoon Says Recovered Body Not Her Son

The spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, Dolapo Badmos, on Tuesday quoted the mother of the medical doctor, Allwell Orji, who jumped off the 3rd mainland bridge as saying the body earlier recovered was not her son’s.

Orji had on Sunday committed suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.