Obasanjo bribed each lawmaker that supported third term bid with N50m – Ex-Rep reveals

Erstwhile member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Haruna Yerima, has disclosed that former president Olusegun Obasanjo gave N50m bribe to every member of the fifth National Assembly who supported his third term bid.

The Borno-born former lawmaker, who stated this at the 34th Aminu Kano Annual Memorial Symposium held in Kano, revealed that while some members turned down the money, others collected it.

Middlesbrough 1 Arsenal 2: Alexis Sanchez inspires Arsenal to victory at boro (Watch Highlights)

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil scored to help Arsenal to a 2-1 win at Middlesbrough on Monday.

Despite starting with just three defenders, Arsenal got off to a slow start. But Sanchez sparked his side to life with a superb free kick in the 42nd minute.

Troops rescue 1,623 persons held captives by Boko Haram

Nigerian troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, assisted by ten civilian JTF, rescued a total of 1,623 persons held captive by members of the Boko Haram terrorists group. 

According to a statement released last night by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman, the successful rescue operation was based on information received, yesterday by the troops by the civilian JTF intimating them to act for the safety of the captives.

APC blasts Wike, Fayose, Fani-Kayode for linking Amaechi to the $43 million recovered by EFCC

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has blasted the state Governor, Nyesom Wike; his Ekiti State counterpart, Ayodele Fayose; and a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, for linking the recovered $43 million to Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.

The party in a statement issued by its Chairman, Chief Davies Ikanya, through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, described the accusation as mischievous, wicked, diabolical, evil and a desperate attempt to run down an innocent man.

MEND wants Reps to summon Former President GEJ over Malabu oil deal

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) on Monday hailed the decision of the House of Representatives to summon former President Goodluck Jonathan on the controversial Malabu oil deal.

MEND, in an online statement issued by its Spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, alleged that ex-President Jonathan received $200 million as kickback from the oil deal while urging the federal lawmakers to compel Jonathan’s appearance

George Akume: Only a blind person will say Buhari has done nothing

A former governor of Benue State and serving senator of the Federal Republic, George Akume, has fired back at those criticising President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to deliver on his campaign promises.

Akume said anyone who is saying Buhari has achieved nothing since he assumed office is either blind or too myopic to see anything good about the current government.

Rotimi Amaechi threatens sue Fani-Kayode, Fayose’s aide

The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has given a seven-day ultimatum to the former Aviation minister, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode; and Mr. Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, to publicly apologise and pay the sum of N1.25 billion to him (Amaechi) for linking him to the seized Ikoyi N13 billion.

Amaechi had through his lawyer, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), written to Fani-Kayode and Olayinka, claiming that he (Amaechi) had been defamed by messages on the duos Twitter timeline concerning the controversy surrounding the recovered money.

We’re not losing any sleep over your threat to sue - Fani-Kayode replies Amaechi

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Transportation has replied the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi over his threat to sue him for 750 million naira.

Fani-Kayode in an email to newsmen said that he was not losing any sleep over Amaechi’s threat to sue and that when he gets any letter from Amaechi’s lawyer he will respond.

North Korea to continue missile test

North Korea will continue to test missiles, a senior official has said in Pyongyang, despite international condemnation and growing military tensions with the United States.

“We’ll be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis,” Vice Foreign Minister, Han Song-ryol, told the BBC.

He said that an “all-out war” would result if the U.S took military action.

Brighton and Hove Albion promoted to English Premier League

Brighton and Hove Albion will play in the English Premier League next season after Monday’s results in the second division Championship assured them of one of the two automatic promotion places.

Wiz Khalifa Spotted Walking Around Coachella With His New Girlfriend

Wiz Khalifa and a mystery woman were spotted during the second day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival after watching Lady Gaga perform. The pair exited the stage while holding hands.

Chelsea announce captain John Terry will leave at end of season

John Terry will seek to extend his career in the Premier League next season after Chelsea announced they would not be renewing their captain’s contract at Stamford Bridge, severing a 22-year association with the club.

The former England defender, who joined Chelsea’s youth ranks at 14, has played only 366 minutes in the Premier League under Antonio Conte this season after signing his latest one-year contract extension last May. Club and player released a joint statement on Monday confirming the long anticipated parting of the ways though Terry, who has considered moves to clubs in China, the United States and the Gulf in the recent past, has not ruled out moving to another English club next term.

Nigerian Couple welcome baby boy after 11 years of marriage (Photos)

A Nigerian couple from Nassarawa state has given birth to their first child after 11 years of marriage. According to a post shared on the Facebook page of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Sapele, Delta State, the couple Emmanuel Udemod and his wife welcomed their first child after 11 years of marriage. 

Twitter user brands OAP Gbemi a 'winch' for condemning Kemen's actions

A twitter user @amazingwoman47 seems not to be pleased with what OAP Gbemi shared about Kemen (disqualified #BBNaija housemates). Guess she went too far calling Gbemi a winch ...

What do you think of Gbemi's suggestion on Kemen?

CoolFM OAP, Dotun weighs in on TBoss and Kemen’s issue trending on Twitter

Cool FM OAP, Dotun who is married to Dbanj's sister has reacted to TBoss and Kemen’s issue still trending on Twitter even after the show.

Read his tweets below:

Check out Kate Henshaw New Photo That Has Got Fans Talking

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw who is well for her fitness routine has got fans asking questions after she shared a new photo of herself, looking way trimmer.

See some reactions below:

Huh! Nigerian model Rayat shows off her long legs, nipp*les & cameltoe in wet swimsuit

Nigerian model Ramatulai showed off her incredibly long legs and lithe body in a new photoshoot. The picture would have been finer if she didn't show off her nipples too...

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Family Goals! Actress Mercy Johnson shares lovely family photos

Award winning Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson shared adorable photos with her husband and kids to celebrate Easter. 

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Aww! Beautiful photo of Serena Williams’ fiancé, Alexis Ohanian carrying her

Tennis Champion, Serena Williams and his beau, Alexis Ohanian can't hide their love for each other at the moment. The couple who got engaged in December shared a love up photo of themselves enjoying some time at the beach

SHOCKING! Plane crashes on top of lorry unloading outside supermarket, 5 dead

A plane has crashed on top of a lorry unloading outside a branch of Lidl supermarket in Tires, Portugal killing all four people on board and at least one person on the ground.

At least one house is said to be on fire – as well as other vehicles in the car park – and more than 80 firefighters have rushed to the scene, Daily Mirror reports

Bus Carrying Deeper Life Members From Easter Retreat Gutted By Fire (Photo)

About 100 Deeper Life Bible Church members have escaped death when the LAGBUS conveying them from camp to Lagos burst into flames.

The chattered LAGUS, conveying worshippers coming from the National Deeper Life Retreat on Sunday, caught fire on Otedola Bridge, Berger area of Lagos.

Newly-sworn in LG Secretary murdered‎ in Akwa Ibom

Gunmen have killed the newly sworn-in Ukanafun Local Government Council Secretary in Akwa Ibom, Mr Ime Atakpa.

Atakpa was shot in his backyard at Ukanafun on Sunday.

His wife, Imo, who confirmed this to newsmen, said they went to Ukanafun for Easter service.

Popular James Bond actor dies

Actor Clifton James, who appeared as Sheriff JW Pepper in two James Bond films, has died at the age of 96. He died on Saturday due to complications from diabetes, close to his childhood home in Gladstone, Oregon.

James was best known for appearing alongside Sir Roger Moore in the Bond films Live and Let Die and The Man with the Golden Gun during the 1970s.

Seized N13bn: Tender evidence of ownership – Sagay tells Wike

Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has asked Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to tender tangible evidence to prove ownership of the $43.4m, £27,000 and N23m (about N13bn) uncovered in a house in Ikoyi, Lagos, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission last Wednesday.

Wike had on Friday claimed the money belonged to the Rivers State Government and that it was stolen and stashed in the Ikoyi house by his predecessor and current Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.

EFCC after me because I’m against Magu’s confirmation – Senator Nwaboshi

The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Peter Nwaboshi has claimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is now after him because he spoke against the confirmation of the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu.

Nwaboshi is among the Senators that were against the confirmation of Magu as the substantive Chairman of the EFCC.

See how Police arrested leader of Imo bank robbery at father’s funeral

The police in Imo State have reportedly apprehended the mastermind of a bank robbery which led to the killing of a bank customer in the state.

It was reported how some gunmen trailed the bank customer to a Zenith bank branch on Wetheral Road, Owerri, the state capital.

They reportedly carted away the money which the victim wanted to deposit in the bank and shot him dead.

Super Eagles Goalie, Carl Ikeme Could Be Out For Rest Of Season With Club Side

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Paul Lambert says Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme might not play again this season as he is yet to recover from his injury.

Ikeme has been sidelined for almost a month after picking up the injury while away on international duty with Nigeria in late March.

Corruption, recession will soon become history - CAN President at Easter

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Samson Ayokunle, has assured Nigerians that corruption and economic downturn will soon become a thing of the past.

Mr. Ayokunke said this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Adebayo Oladeji, on Sunday in Abuja.

Eden Hazard: Victor Moses has helped me this season

Chelsea midfielder, Eden Hazard, has revealed that wingbacks Victor Moses and Marcos Alonso, have helped him concentrate on his attacking game and defend less.

Hazard has rediscovered his form under Antonio Conte this season and has already scored 14 league goals.

Comedian AY Defends His “Kemen Jokes”, Asks Nigerians To Forgive Kemen.

Comedian AY of recent became a trending topic after he made jokes about Kemen’s sexual harassment incident on TBoss at the Easter edition of the Warri Again concert.

Now, earlier this morning during his yearly Easter show, AY Live, the comedian appeared unapologetic as he defended the jokes he made noting that Kemen never killed anyone.