See How An Overspeeding Bullion Van Kills 2, Injures JAMB Candidates

A bullion van belonging to a commercial bank has killed two persons and injured three prospective JAMB candidates waiting for their PIN number at a Skye Bank branch in Lafia.

An eyewitness said the incident occurred at about 3 pm on Tuesday when the driver of the van said to be on top speed lost control of the Toyota Hilux pick-up van and rammed into a commercial motorcycle rider conveying a candidate.

Switzerland Lady Arrests Nigerian Husband After Discovering He Has 14 Other Women (Photo)

A white lady has arrested her Nigerian husband after she found out that he's married to 14 other women in Nigeria according to a Facebook report.

Read how the events unfolded as shared by a Facebook user as Kingsley Ughe:

My Husband Runs Away Whenever I Am Pregnant, Woman Tells Court

A pregnant fashion designer, Fatimah Shodunke, on Friday told an Agege Customary Court in Lagos that her husband abandoned his matrimonial home whenever she was pregnant.

The 32-year-old mother of two, who resides on James Street, Ishaga, a Lagos suburb, made the allegation while responding to a divorce suit filed by her husband, Gbenga.

So sad! Corps member dies of heart failure in Sokoto

A serving NYSC member, Anthony Ochai in Sokoto state has died. According to the state NYSC Coordinator, Musa Abubakar, Anthony who is from Benue state, died shortly after playing a match with his fellow corps members.

My wife, a mother of twins, was murdered by doctors at FMC Asaba - Heartbroken Husband Cries Out

A devastated man by name Uchebuego has cried out after narrating how his wife was allegedly murdered by the carelessness and nonchalant attitude of medical personnel at the Federal Medical Center in Asaba, Delta state.

Mr. Uchebuego said his wife Rita died during childbirth after giving birth to twins. The full story as shared by by Kay Lord is quite touching.

Germany Deports ISIS Jihadist To Nigeria

Germany has deported an alleged Islamic extremist deemed dangerous by authorities to Nigeria.

The DPA news agency reports that the 22-year-old man, who was born in Germany and who hadn’t committed a crime, arrived in Lagos Thursday.

So sad! Pregnant woman and a lady burnt to death in terrible Lagos accident

A very sad accident has left a pregnant woman and another lady burnt to death in a ghastly motor accident in Maryland area of Lagos.

The accident occurred around 2:55pm on Friday when a commercial bus, known as ‘danfo’ on top speed lost control after hitting a jeep at Cane Villiage, Maryland, fell on its side and caught fire.

SHOCKING! Evil Man Butchers His Own Mother At Uzebba Community in Edo State (Graphic Photos)

 

A Facebook user identified as Uju Patricia posted some disturbing photos and narrated how a man butchered his own mother in Uzebba community in Benin, Edo state.

Obasanjo’s wife cries out over threat to her life

The wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Taiwo, has raised an alarm over plans by some people to assassinate her, following a suit she filed last month seeking to postpone the wedding between her son, Olujonwo and Miss Tope Adebutu.

Her allegations are coming four days to the hearing of the case at a Lagos High Court, before Justice Lateefa Okunnu.

Women Affairs Minister leads protest to APC headquarters, says ‘this govt has abandoned my people’

Aisha Alhasan, minister of women affairs and social development, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has neglected members of the party in Taraba state.

Alhasan made the allegation on Thursday when she led some members of the APC from the state to the national secretariat of the party in Abuja.

#BBNaija: Checkout the A-List Artistes performing at Big Brother Naija finale this weekend

The second season of Big Brother Nigeria is set to come to an end this weekend, Sunday, April 9, 2017, with interesting performers. The reality series will end after a 78-day run with a two-hour live, televised finale. 

Nigerians should be worried if executive, legislature don’t disagree - Presidential aide

Ita Enang, the senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on national assembly matters (senate)‎, says Nigerians should be worried if the executive and legislative arms of government “work hand in gloves”.

Addressing state house correspondents on Thursday, Enang said the disagreements ‎between the two arms of government are necessary for democracy to thrive.

He said though there could be tension between both arms, there is no indication that they are at loggerheads.‎

How Amaechi made us join PDP – APC decampees

Members of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State who dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have claimed that the former governor of the State, Rotimi Amaechi made them leave the party.

Many of the APC members from Asari-Toru and Degema Local Government Areas of the State who dumped the party for the PDP, claiming they had bad experience while under the leadership of Amaechi.

Lagos PDP Chairman: Fayose is biting the fingers that fed him

Segun Adewale, factional chairman of the Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti state governor, of biting the fingers that fed him.

In a statement released on Thursday, Adewale said Fayose had been causing distractions in the party.

He also refuted the claim that he was plotting to unseat Fayose and replace him with Kayode Fayemi, his predecessor.

JAMB to hold mock UTME exams Saturday

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has confirmed that candidates that registered for the 2017 computer-based Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examinations (UTME), would take mock tests tomorrow (Saturday).

JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, made the announcement at a meeting with internal stakeholders in Abuja yesterday (Thursday).

El-Rufai says North-west states as backward as Afghanistan

Nasir el-Rufai, Kaduna state governor, on Thursday, said that some states in Nigeria’s northwest region were as backward as Afghanistan.

Speaking at the Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit, he said such states were backward in terms of education, health care, and opportunities.

El-Rufai said the northern region had major challenges which its leaders have to tackle.

US strike on Syria base leaves several dead

The US military strike on a Syrian airbase has caused several deaths, said the governor of Homs province where the Shayrat base is located.

“There are martyrs, but we don’t yet know the number either of martyrs or of wounded,” Talal Barazi told AFP by telephone.

Beyonce named most valuable celebrity on social media

According to a new report about social media reach by D'Marie Analytics, Queen Bey is the most valuable celebrity on social media.

Apparently a single post from the "Lemonade" singer is worth more than $1 million worth of advertising value.This means Beyonce is the 22nd most followed personality online.

Governor Fayose: "My name is Peter the Rock, you hit me you die; I hit you, you die"

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has issued a stern warning that those who hit him die and those he hits would also die.

He made the remark during a Programme on AIT while reacting to attacks he receives from members of the opposition party in his state.

Russia condemns Donald trump for attack on Syria

Russia has condemned US President Donald Trump for launching an airstrike on a Syrian military base for a chemical attack on civilians.

Kremlin on Friday issued a strong statement describing the US move as “aggression against a sovereign nation”.

Police discovers an 8-year-old girl living with monkeys

An 8-year-old girl who cannot speak and behave like normal humans has been rescued by the police in India, The Times of India reported.

Police personnel in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh rescued the girl from the monkeys after one of them, a sub-inspector, who was on patrol near the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary spotted her with the monkeys.

Davido goes shopping spree, splashes N1.6m on Himself (See Receipt)

Davido is actually having fun in South Africa, after splashing 73,300 rands in a Gucci store in South Africa, he took to Snapchat to show off the receipt and the items he bought.

See more photos below:

Nigerian couple arrested for fracturing 3-month-old baby’s bones, skull in US

A Nigerian couple in the United States have been arrested after their three-month-old baby was found with fractures in his arms, legs and skulls.

Arinola Olawusi, 33, and Olalekan Olawusi, 40 were arrested in by the police in Providence, Rhode Island after officers responding to the father’s 911 call found the baby critically injured and unconscious.

FIFA Condoles With NFF Over Paul Hamilton’s Death

World football ruling body FIFA have condoled with the Nigeria Football Federation over the death of former Nigeria international and coach, Paul Hamilton, the NFF said in a press release on Thursday.

Hamilton died in his Lagos home after a protracted illness last week at the age of 75.

Solomon Dalung Reveals Discussion With President Buhari Over 2018 World Cup

Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Thursday, held a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Super Eagles efforts to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Dalung, after the closed-door meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said he also spoke on other developments in sports.

APC dismisses members’ defection says PDP leaders have turned Wike to MMM

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers State Chapter has reacted to the defection of some of its top shots to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The reaction was contained in a statement signed by APC spokesman, Chris Finebone on Thursday.

The APC said the “ inconsequential and worthless defections have become the easiest means PDP leaders use to pocket Wike’s money in MMM-like money-making schemes”.

Former Super Eagles Goalie Austin Ejide Loses Mother

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Austin Ejide, has confirmed the death of his mother, Mrs Mary Onuekwusia Ejide, (Aruka Akwa).

Late Mrs Mary Onuekwusia, according to Austin Ejide, died in Chicago, United States of America, USA, at the age of 67 years. Although Ejide did not disclose when his mother passed away, he told newsmen that the family was making arrangements to fly her corpse back home, Agulu, Anambra State in eastern Nigeria, for burial.

Say What | Lagos Businesswoman Disappears With Association's N20m

Precious Ofili, a 45-year-old businesswoman, who allegedly defrauded a market association of N20 million, was on Thursday charged before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Vanguard reports that Ofili, who resides in Apapa, pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and obtaining money under false pretences.

Five Times You Should Stop Drinking Water

There is no question about the importance of water in our life, but have you ever wonder if there is any such thing as 'water abuse'? Read on...

Water not only keeps us hydrated, it also helps us avoid overeating, and could even help burn those unwanted extra calories.

However, experts say there are a few times when you should not drink water. Such as these ones:

Federal Government Issues Fresh Warning Over New Ponzi Schemes

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has again warned Nigerians against investing their money in online and block-chain currencies schemes. 

While speaking at a special day of the NDIC corporation at the ongoing 2007 Enugu International Trade Fair on Thursday, the MD of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Umaru Ibrahim, has again warned Nigerians against investing their money in online and block-chain currencies schemes.