I achieved my dreams without a degree - Billionaire woman, Folorunsho Alakija

Nigerian business tycoon, Folorunsho Alakija, says going to the university was not her destiny as she was able to achieve her dreams without a degree.

Alakija, one of the richest black women in the world, said this on Thursday at the Excellence in Leadership program, an annual event organised by Daystar Christian Centre, Ikeja, Lagos.

The founder of Rose of Sharon motivated the audience by saying that she never allowed a lack of university education to suppress her dreams and ambition.

Former President Jonathan told Olisa Metuh how to share N400m – Witness

A witness, Mr. Richard Ihediwa, in the ongoing trial of former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisah Metuh, said on Thursday that the N400m Metuh got was disbursed as directed by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

Ihediwa, led in evidence by the counsel to Metuh, Mr. Emeka Etiaba (SAN), told the Abuja High Court that Jonathan gave the directive on how the amount was to be spent.

He said that N21m was paid to former PDP Chairman, Chief Tony Anenih, for a property acquired for use by the party as its media intervention centre.

Delta State | Man attributes Police reckless driving as the cause of his brother's death (Photos)

According to a Facebook user, Kingsley Anayo Ojimadu, his brother Joseph died as a result of an alleged police reckless driving in Delta State, on October 6th, 2016.

He shared the photos above and wrote;

Ladies, Tekno left us a message for you ....

Multi-talented singer, Tekno shared this photo of him in a pool full of just guys and says they want some ladies to join them.

If you are available inbox us, we would link you up! Wa se re!

Children ought not to be victims of the choices adults make - Ubi Franklin shares cryptic message

TripleMg CEO, Ubi Franklin shared the cryptic message on his social media. Can anyone relate to this ... between his outfit is lovely!

2face Idibia's son, Nino appointed music prefect in his school

2face Idibia's son, Nino is really picking after him not just in resemblance but also in music. He is already a saxophonist.

His proud mum, Sumbo Adeoye, took to her Instagram page to share photos from  his induction as his school's music prefect. 

Check out these exam questions for primary 4 students

This is an alleged question paper for primary 4 students of a school in Abuja. Can you spot the mistakes?

Donjazzy's crush on Rihanna is getting more real ...

Mavins boss, Donjazzy has over the past openly crushing on Rihanna, he even has lots of her photos on his Instagram page.

Well, it seems his dream of fulfilling that is getting closer as he shared the photo above with Stargate, a legendary record producer and songwriter and said he is closer to meeting with Rihanna.

Toke Makinwa's 'beloved' new beau throws her a surprise birthday dinner party (pics)

Toke Makinwa is no longer hiding the fact that he is currently in a relationship. Although it hasn't been well spelled out but her hints is very clear. She finally confirmed it when she celebrated her birthday yesterday. 

Enugu State | Police arrest burglary kingpin

The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested an alleged burglary kingpin it trailed for over two weeks.

The command’s spokesman, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, on Friday in Enugu said that the suspect and his gang had been involved in most of the burglary incidents within Enugu Township.

The police image maker said that the police recovered from the gang, DVD, home theatres, cell-phones and laptops.

President Buhari says his government not responsible for Nigeria’s economic recession

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed insinuation in certain quarters that his administration is responsible for the current economic recession ravaging the country.

Speaking in Abuja, Buhari who insisted that his administration did not lead Nigeria into recession again blamed the current economic challenges on the mismanagement of the past governments.

He stressed that no matter the scale of the problems facing the country, the important thing was how to tackle the current challenges.

Buhari to pay a one-day working visit Sokoto

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to pay a one-day working visit to Sokoto State on Saturday.

The Spokesman of Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Imam Imam, said on Friday that the President would be in the state to inspect and inaugurate some developmental projects,

Imam said that among the projects earmarked for inauguration by the president is the 500-housing estate at Kalambaina-Sokoto.

'Why do youngsters get no real chance?' - Bertrand Traore slams Chelsea

Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore has hit out at his parent club for failing to give young players a chance.

The 21-year-old was expected to be part of Antonio Conte's squad this term having impressed under interim boss Guus Hiddink.

Traore, who scored four times last term, featured heavily in pre-season for Chelsea but was shipped out on loan to Ajax.

Check out stylish looks of Singer Frank Edwards

Award winning Gospel Singer and CEO of Rocktown Records, Frank Edwards shared the above photo on is social media page. He sure looks stylish!

Andre Villas-Boas appointed as coach of China Super League side Shanghai SIPG

Former Chelsea and Spurs boss has replaced former England chief Sven-Goran Eriksson on an £11million-a-year deal

Andre Villas-Boas has been confirmed as the new head coach of Shanghai SIPG.

The Portuguese coach replaces ex-England chief Sven-Goran Eriksson, after he was sacked following the end of the 2016 season.

OMG! Woman declared missing since August found ‘chained like a dog’ in container

A woman missing since August has been found chained up “like a dog” in a padlocked metal container in rural South Carolina, officials have said.

Kala Brown, 30, was discovered inside a shipping container after police heard a banging sound when they arrived at a property in the town of Woodruff with a search warrant.

Police said Todd Kohlhepp, a 45-year-old registered sex offender who owned the property, was arrested.

UK Govt stops visas for health tourists after a Nigerian incurs £145,000 bill

Nigerians seeking overseas treatment for medical conditions and those who go to have their babies so that they could become citizens of that country, may not be allowed into the United Kingdom (U.K.) after a Nigerian woman, Bimbo Ayebola, left the British National Health Service (NHS) a bill of £145,000.

According to a report published yesterday in DailyMailUK, thousands of migrants could be barred from Britain under a crackdown on health tourism.

INEC to Senate: You can’t dictate to us on re-run

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said that the Senate couldn’t dictate to them on when re-run elections will hold in Rivers and Anambra states.

The Senate had, on Wednesday, threatened to suspend sitting indefinitely if the electoral body did not conduct rerun elections in Rivers and Anambra states before December 10.

Speaking in Abuja at the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room organised by Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), INEC National Commissioner, Prince Shoyebi said that the commission would not surrender its responsibility to any organisation.

Melania Trump campaigns for Husband in Philadelphia

Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, has made a rare appearance on the campaign trail, as both presidential candidates rallied in vital swing states in a last-minute search for votes.

Delivering a get-out-the-vote speech in the Philadelphia suburbs on Thursday, Melania Trump pledged to focus on combatting online bullying and serve as an advocate for women and children if her husband is elected to the White House.

Gernot Rohr says No automatic shirt for Akpeyi, others against Algeria

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has declared that the trio of Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Dele Alampasu will fight for the No I shirt ahead the 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Algeria slated for Uyo, Akwa Ibom State next weekend.

Speaking through the Team Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, yesterday, Rohr who is not happy over the absence of the Super Eagles first choice keeper, Carl Ikeme for the match, stated that the technical crew decided to bring in Akpeyi to avoid lapses in build up to the match.

Bale demands improvement from his Madrid teammates

Gareth Bale called on Real Madrid to improve at both ends of the pitch after their thrilling 3-3 Champions League draw at Legia Warsaw.

Bale’s marvellous long-range volley 57 seconds in saw him score the fastest Champions League goal in Real Madrid’s history in a contest played behind closed doors in the Polish capital.

He then set up Karim Benzema for Madrid’s second, but Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe halved the deficit before half-time and Miroslav Radovic equalised for Legia in the 58th minute.

Haiti | Voodoo Practitioners Perform Rituals To Appease Spirits (Disturbing Photos)

Voodoo believers in Haiti have been performing rituals to appease Gods as part of annual Day of the Dead. The Day of the Dead is celebrated on the first two days of November during All Saints and All Souls Day and voodoo believers and devotees celebrate with candles, alcohol and food.

The festival sees families congregate to remember loved ones who have passed away by celebrating their death with face-painting, storytelling and food offerings. And in Haiti, the celebrations centre around honoring the Haitian voodoo spirits of Baron Samdi and Gede.

Ex-Banker Sentenced To 195 Years Imprisonment For Stealing N21Million (Photos)

Kano State High Court presided by Honourable Justice Dije Abdu Aboki has convicted and sentenced one Aliyu Suleiman to 195 years imprisonment.

The convict was arraigned by the EFCC on September 30, 2014, for allegedly stealing over N21, 000,000 (Twenty-one Million Naira only) from Albasu Microfinance Bank. Upon his arraignment, the convict pleaded not guilty to all the count charge brought against him by the EFCC.

Heartbroken Lady Laments, Shares Her Sorrowful Moments on Facebook (Photos)

A lady took her lament online after suffering a recent heartbreak from her boyfriend whom she said was using her . The young lady who appeared to have wept uncontrollably at that moment -posted these photos of herself and also revealed in her comments -what she had to pass through all because of the said guy. 

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Woman Risk Her Life, Goes Semi-clad Just For A "Joy Ride" (VIDEO)

A video clip has been posted on social media of an unidentified woman, who is believed to be from the US, slowly removing her clothes and clambering on top of a vehicle which was at top speed on a highway.

"Anyone Arrested Should Answer His Name"- Sultan Of Sokoto on Anti-Corruption War

Sa’ad Abubakar III, Sultan of Sokoto, has advised Nigerians to stop hiding behind religion, politics and tribal affiliations to perpetuate crime. Sultan, who is the president-general, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), said this on Thursday in Sokoto while speaking at an international symposium on the Sokoto caliphate.

“People hide under politics to say or do certain things that are totally against the security of the state,” he said.

Kano State | Court Discharge All 5 Suspected Killers Of The Igbo Trader Accused Of Blasphemy

Kano Magistrates’ Court discharged all the five suspects, who allegedly killed a trader, Mrs. Bridget Agbahime, in Kano on June 2 over allegations of blasphemy

The suspects, Dauda Ahmed, Abdulmumeen Mustafa, Zubairu Abubakar, Abdullahi Abubakar and Musa Abdullahi were slammed with a four counts of inciting disturbance, culpable homicide, joint act and mischief. .

Troops subdue Boko Haram militants after shootout in Borno (Graphic Photos)

Troops of 8 Task Force Division Nigerian Army on a fighting patrol along Monguno-Brimari road, Borno State, today intercepted a group of Boko Haram terrorists suspected to be on a mission to loot logistics supplies in surrounding villages.

On sighting the patrol, the insurgents engaged the troops in a shootout that lasted for about fifteen minutes before they were overpowered by the superior fire power of the patrol. In the encounter, 2 insurgents were neutralized.

Heroic Pilot Who Avoided Fatal Plane Collision Gets Financial Reward (Photos)

The aircraft pilot who avoided a fatal collision between two planes at Shanghai Hongqiao airport has been rewarded 3 million yuan (440,000 USD) from China's Eastern Airlines. The incident occurred in early October when a traffic controller at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport gave two planes the wrong orders, resulting in them sharing a runway, one taking off, while another taxied into the airport.

Suspected Gang Leader says "Economic Recession Made Me Consider Armed Robbery"

A suspected leader of a car snatching syndicate in Aba, Abia State, identified as Ladislas Ukpabi, says he robbed to raise money to expand his poultry. He said the economic recession in the country and his dwindling poultry business made him to consider armed robbery as an option.

Ukpabi said, “I regret what I did. Our leaders should do something to help youths in the country so we can have jobs.