Neymar officially unveiled as PSG player, to earn £26 million a year

Brazilian striker, Neymar has just been unveiled by Paris Saint-Germain following his £198million move from Barcelona.

The striker who sealed a five-year contract deal with the French club, will earn a weekly pay of £500,000 (£26 million a year).

At the press conference held this afternoon, Neymar said: ‘The club has a very similar ambition to mine, I want a bigger challenge. My heart made this decision, that is why I am in front of you today to help this team.

Kanu says Acting President Osinbajo's view on Biafra agitation faulty, misconceived

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, tackled the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, for declaring the Biafran agitation as unconstitutional.

Kanu, in a world press conference he held through his team of lawyers in Abuja, maintained that Osinbajo’s view about Biafra was “patently misconceived and inherently faulty”, despite his rank as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

In a statement signed by his lawyer, Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Kanu, insisted that “extra judicial remarks” Osinbajo made before the Igbo Council of Traditional Rulers, in reference to Biafran agitation, was offensive to section 2 of the 1999 constitution, as amended.

Governor Ambode: Reconstruction Of Oshodi/Int’l Airport Road Begins Next Month

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that work on the proposed expansion and reconstruction of the Oshodi-International Airport Road would commence next month.

The Governor, who spoke at the Third Quarter Town Hall Meeting, the 8th in the series, held at the Badore Ferry Terminal, Lagos also disclosed that plans are already underway to commence the construction of 181 local government roads next month.

APC Chieftain, Bola Tinubu denies purchasing new plane

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday debunked reports that he recently purchased a new airplane.

Mr. Tinubu, who ruled as Lagos State governor between 1999 and 2007, described the report as false, stressing that the publication was partial and unfair in the said report.

THISDAY newspaper had in its July 23 edition said that the former Lagos governor recently purchased a new airplane.

Anambra State: Four dead as explosion rocks community

At least, four persons were feared killed on Wednesday, at Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State when a cooking gas exploded.

Several persons sustained injuries in the incident.

It was gathered the incident which happened at Trinity Gas Limited Station, at Obosi, occurred during refilling of gas to a customer’s cylinder.

INEC: We need the support of the Media to have a free and fair election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed to Nigerians that the commission needs the support of the media to its quest for free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria.

Mallam Husaini Pai, its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Plateau, while on a courtesy visit to the Jos Zonal office of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), solicited closer ties with newsmen because media reports determine how elections were viewed.

Five church members remanded in Prison over the alleged murder of a member

Five members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, have been remanded in prison by Evbuoriaria Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Benin, Edo State, an over alleged murder of one of their members.

The accused persons; Godwin Ukrakpor (70), Uche Esegine (22), Taiwo Omogoroye (42), Austin Oni (39) and Meshak Owuh (28); who were arraigned on a two-count charge, allegedly committed the offence at about 5 am on 1 July 2017, at Sapele Road, Benin City, while returning from a vigil.

Boko Haram kill Seven People in Adamawa State

The attack of Boko Haram Terrorists have continued to be on a rise, the recent of the attack is in  Adamawa state, Northeast Nigeria, where seven persons were killed.

The attack took place at Mildo community, Madagali Local Government Area of the state, according to PUNCH.

Photos: Looted home of Former President, Goodluck Jonathan

This is what the home of the Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan looks like after it was looted by police officers guarding it.

The house located in Gwarinpa Abuja, was completely stri*ped bare with all movable and immovable items, including household furniture, electronics doors and door frames, stolen.

Reminisce: I regret not being a graduate

Rapper, Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, aka Reminisce, has achieved quite a lot with his music career. He has a huge following and he is also a brand ambassador for some reputable companies.

However, the Kako bi Chicken crooner is not entirely happy; he wishes he was a graduate. Speaking to Sunday Scoop about the music industry, he said, “For anybody who wants to make a career out of music, you have to be sure that you are skilled and that it’s something that you can do sustainably; if not, go to school. Either ways, it is important to go to school, whether you go into full-time music or not. I actually regret not being a graduate.”

President Trump’s chief of staff Reince Priebus resigns

President Donald Trump said Friday that he had replaced his chief of staff Reince Priebus with Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly.

Trump, who announced the move on Twitter, did not say whether he had fired Priebus or whether Priebus had resigned, but the former Republican National Committee chairman said he tendered his resignation to the president on Thursday.

Militants Surrender Firearms to Police

Three suspected militants have surrendered their firearms to the police in Nasarawa State. The submission follows the expiration of the 30-day ultimatum handed down by the state government.

The arms recovered from the suspects include three FMC rifles, and one AK47 rifle with 64 rounds of live ammunition.

Photo: Young Man Stabbed To Death By Neighbour Over Electricity Connection

Chikezie Amaranna (pictured left), was allegedly stabbed to death by his neighbor (right) on the 9th of July following a disagreement over electricity connection in their compound.

A close friend of the deceased, Ifeanyi Osondu, who spoke to Daily Sun on the tragic incident, described the death of Amara, who planned to build a career in the Nigerian Air Force, as agonizing. 

Automaker Sues GTB For N400B Over Character Assassination And Defamation

Innoson Nigeria Limited and its owner, Chief Innocent Chukwuma (OFR), have filed a fresh lawsuit against Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) PLC in the High Court of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The automaker is claiming a total sum of N400b as damages for injury to their reputation, moral character, credibility, office, vocation and trade.

See who dethroned Bill Gates as the Richest Man in the World

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Bill Gates has just been overtaken the Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos the richest man in the world.

Jeff just topped the Microsoft founder, Gates for the first time ever with the fortune of $90 billion.

According to Forbes, the opening of markets today, July 27 got Bezos to a net worth of $90.6 billion, putting him more than $500 million ahead of Bill Gates. Amazon stock opened up 1.6% on Thursday, adding $1.3 billion to Bezos’ net worth. That was enough to put him ahead of Gates, who was last surpassed on Forbes’ real-time rankings for just two days nearly a year ago by Spanish retail giant Amancio Ortega.

“People are now calling me Hushmummi” – Vera Sidika Says

TV reality star, Vera Sidika, who is known for her excessive spending on clothes, shoes, and bags, has beckoned on Malaysian-based Nigerian big boy, Hushpuppi to come and carry his people!

The Kenyan social media personality and socialite also known as Vee Beiby, says Nigerians are now referring to her as Hushmummi!

Blac Chyna gets a Ferrari Spider after returning Luxury Cars to Ex Rob Kardashian

Reality star and model Angela Renée White popularly known as Blac Chyna took to IG on Monday to show off her new set of custom wheels.

The 29-year-old mother of two got a brand new white Ferrari Spider with a cherry red interior, this comes after her ex, Rob Kardashian took her cars back earlier this month following their public feud.

See 'WHY' Donald Trump block John Legend’s Wife, Chrissy Teigen On Twitter

Yesterday, the American model and wife of the renowned John Legend (singer), Chrissy Teigen announced how the President of the United States, Donald Trump got her blocked on Twitter.

In her tweet last night, she revealed that she had consistently lampooned the President in the time past and got got barred owing to that reason.

See celebrities that accompanied Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband as he donates to Federal Fire service (Photos)

The estranged husband of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, Dr Olakunle Churchill, and his Big Church Foundation donated brand new Mercedes Benz Ambulances, 1,000 fire extinguishers and 1,000 fire blankets to the Federal Fire Service (FFS) in Abuja.

He was accompanied by top celebrities from Nollywood and the music industry including Ayo Makun (AY), Waje, Mike Ezuruonye, TBoss, Victoria Kimani, Emma Nyra, Mamuze Twins, Charles Awurum, Praiz, Dennis Dooshima and others.

Tekno to gift N200,000 to anyone who can help him locate his childhood friend, Paul Akere

Triple MG Artiste, Tekno has revealed that he’s giving out N200,000 to anyone who helps him find his secondary school friend, Paul Akere.

Though, the singer revealed that he doesn’t know how he looks like now, but he was really skinny and fair in complexion.. and his sister’s name is love, who is also fair in complexion.

Three Policemen Dismissed For Extorting N200K From Whom They Called “YAHOO BOYS” (Photos)

As the Nigeria Police Force attempts to rebuild its image, three police officers of the Lagos State Command have been dismissed.

The action was taken in a case of illegal arrest and extortion reported three weeks ago by an unnamed Nigerian using the popular social-messaging service, WhatsApp.

A statement by Assistant Commissioner Of Police of the Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) in Abuja, Abayomi Shogunle, said the dismissal followed an internal trial at which the men were found guilty, under the Police Act, of corrupt practices and discreditable conduct.

‘Buhari Will Not Return To Power, Atiku To Be President In 2019’- Prophet Emmanuel Chukwudi

An Ebonyi state-based General overseer of King of Kings Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Emmanuel Chukwudi has made a strong prophecy that the ailing President Muhammadu Buhari will not return to Nigeria as the President and the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will be sworn-in the President in his stead in the midst of fiery oppositions.

Prophet Chukwudi also revealed that come next election in 2019, the former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will emerge as the President of Nigeria.

Pepsi Officially Returns 50cl Drink To N100

The Pepsi Nigeria has now officially declared the return of its 50 Cl bottled drink to its initial price of one hundred naira.

In a series of tweets yesterday, Pepsi made this latest development known with the hashtag of #No Shakin’ CarryGo

Lagos State | 5 Reportedly Dead, Many Trapped In House Collapse

It was a tragic incident yesterday, July 25 as five persons have reportedly died as a result of four-storey building collapse.

According to the report from THE Guardian Newspaper, the collapse of the house owned by the well-known Kafo Family has claimed lives of people leaving some others yet trapped in spite of the heavy rainfall leading to the crackdown.

The event happened at around 2:30 pm yesterday.

Tekno Finds Paul Akere, His Secondary School Friend After promising a N200,000 Price Tag

Last Night, we reported that MMG singer, Tekno said he was looking for his secondary school friend, Paul Akere, who he wants to gift N1 million, and also pledged N200k to anyone who helps him locate his friend –read here

Well now, Tekno Has found him!

Nigerian troops neutralise eight bombers in one week

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have neutralized about eight suspected female suicide bombers in the last one week, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Kingsley Samuel said yesterday.

In a statement, Col. Samuel said the bombers were unleashed by remnants of desperate Boko Haram terrorists trying to cause mayhem in the region.

The statement reads: “Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, in the past few days, intensified efforts towards checkmating suicide bombings in Borno State.

Magistrate Court frees man that named his dog 'Buhari'

A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Sango, yesterday, dismissed charges filed against the man who named his dog ‘Buhari’ in a community in Ogun state. Magistrate O. O. Adebo said the prosecutor failed to substantiate his case against Joachim Iroko and consequently struck out all charges preferred against him. Mr. Iroko’s lawyer was ecstatic, yesterday, praising the court for the verdict.

Mr. Iroko, 41, was arrested in August 2016 for causing a breach of peace after he was reported by his neighbour, for alleged insensitivity in Mr. Iroko’s action of naming his dog after the President. 

I was shocked at the state I met President Buhari in London - Gov Okorocha

The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has described as false, the speculation that President Muhammad Buhari is critically ill and on life support.

Mr. Okorocha, who is also APC Governors Forum Chairman was part of some APC governors and chieftains who visited President Buhari at the Abuja house in London on Sunday.

14-Year-Old Dies in Car Wreck Streamed Live on Instagram, Older Sister Arrested

18-year-old Obdulia Sanchez was arrested after a fatal crash killed her 14-year-old sister on Friday.

Obdulia was streaming the joyride on Instagram Live as it happened and she posted the footage of the wreck and its aftermath on Instagram.

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Mike Tyson Opens Up About Being Sexually Abused as a Kid (Watch Video)

Mike Tyson sat down with ESPN’s Jeremy Schapp and opened up about the time he was sexually abused as a child.

He told Jeremy he was grabbed by a man who tried to pull him into a building, but wouldn’t go into details about what was done to him.