PHOTONEWS: Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu thanksgiving service

Rotimi Akeredolu was sworn in as the 7th governor of Ondo State on Friday, 24 February 2016. The new Governor, who won under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held his thanksgiving today, for the success of his inaugural ceremony.

So sad😭! Burial Poster Of Couple Who Died In an Accident In Benin Expressway

Pictured above is the burial poster of a Nigerian couple who died in a fatal along Benin expressway. This is just so sad! May their soul RIP, Amen

Horrible accident claims the life of entire passengers including an NYSC member (Photos)

A terrible accident happened today Sunday, February 26, 2017, along Warri-Sapele road by Mountain of Fire Campground.

Photos: Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin spotted for the first time together since split

Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro, who is an ambassador of Dunes Centre, was spotted at a charity event organized by the company in Abuja, with her husband/label boss, Ubi Franklin. She was also rocking Ubi's music label, MMMG, face cap.

"It's wicked to say I bleach" - Reminisce

Rapper, Reminisce has slammed rumour mongers who have accused him of bleaching. The rapper disclosed that it was wicked for anyone to say that he bleaches, as he has always been fair and also eats good food. According to him, people who know him before he stepped into the limelight can back this claim.

Here's what he told SundayScoop;

The Nigerian police is under-funded - Inspector General

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris has said that Nigeria was under police because the police was underfunded, a development, according to him had impeded the improvement of security in the country.

He made the statement in Sokoto when Government Secondary School, Farfaru Old Boys Association (FOBA) ‎honoured him and seven others.

PDP emerge victorious in Rivers rerun elections

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP has won the election for Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency.

INEC returning officer, Prof. Olushola Omotayo declared the result at the INEC collation centre in Okehi, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Rivers rerun: All our staff have safely returned – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says all its officials who participated in the Etche rerun election in Rivers State have returned safely.‎

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Aniedi Ikoiwak disclosed this in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Tonia Nwobi.

Ikoiwak also disclosed that the INEC official who was kidnapped during the election had regained freedom.

Four people killed amid Ondo governor’s swearing-in

No fewer than four persons have been killed in Ondo town in a clash between two cult groups.

According to a source, the two rival cult groups were fighting over the move of some former members of the All Progressives Congress who had earlier defected to the Alliance for Democracy but planned to return to the APC.

The clash was said to have started at the APC secretariat located at Yaba Street in Ondo town before it spread to different locations in the town.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo summons IGP to Aso Rock over Southern Kaduna killings

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, summoned the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to Aso Rock following the resurgence of violence in Southern Kaduna.

According to The Punch, Idris was summoned towards the tail end of last week to provide an explanation on the recent violence which resulted in the deaths of 21 persons in the area.

REVEALED: How Garba Shehu missed President Buhari’s phone call

Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has narrated how he missed the president’s phone call on Saturday.

The presidential aide, who made this known on his Facebook page on Saturday, said Mr. Buhari originated a call to him from his London abode after he had spoken with some members of the presidential media team.

JAMB explains why candidates can no longer apply to two public universities

The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed why it restricted candidates from choosing two public universities during the 2017 online registration.

Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Head of Media and Information, told newsmen on Saturday that the choice of public universities was restricted to one but candidates can choose as many colleges of education and polytechnics as they want.

Obasanjo says Buhari has not disappointed him

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says that the current Nigerian leader, Muhammadu Buhari, has not disappointed him since he assumed office in 2015.

Obasanjo stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta. 

While reflecting on the Buhari administration since 2015, Obasanjo said that the president had done his best to move the country forward.

Kim Jong-nam killing: Poison dose so high he died in '15 to 20 minutes'

A new report has emerged as regards the death of North Korea President brother, Kim Jong-un in Malaysia.

According to reports, the dose of poison given to North Korean ruler Kim Jong-un’s half-brother was so high it killed him “within 15 to 20 minutes”, Malaysia’s health minister has said.

Two Abducted Germans In Kaduna freed

A German archaeologist, Peter Breunig, and his colleague, Johannes Buringer, were released on Saturday night, police sources stated.

“Yes, they were released last night (Saturday) by their kidnappers. No ransom was paid,” a senior police officer said in Kaduna on condition of anonymity.

“We are expecting an official statement from Force Headquarters , Abuja with details of their release.

Divorce Issue: Muma Gee Shares Photos Of Her Battered Body

Singer Muma Gee, has reportedly filed for divorce from ex, Nollywood actor, Prince Eke. According to her publicist and close friend Don Saint, more details will be released soon, as Muma Gee now fears for her life following Prince Eke's interview yesterday where he said the singer should be prepared to rest in peace. Muma Gee, has also reported this to the police.

I May Be Losing My Sight - Comedian Okey Bakassi

Ace comedian, Okey Bakassi took to social media to write an open letter to the president Muhammadu Buhari as regard the state of the economy.

He wrote:

Celine Dion Gives Beyonce Some Twin Parenting Advice

48-year-old singer, Celine Dion,  had advice on Wednesday for her fellow songstress Beyoncé, 35, who is also expecting twins with her rapper husband Jay Z, 47.

'It's going to be hectic in the house,' she told E! News, adding: 'Beyoncé knows what she does, when she does something, she knows what she's doing.. she's covered. '

Did Cynthia Morgan had a lowkey wedding? Check out her bride's traditional outfit

Singer Cynthia Morgan looks stunning as she rocks the 'Benin' tradition outfit. The outfit is mostly worn by brides at weddings and this has got fans thinking if the 'German Juice' singer has secretly wedded.

See photo below:

Why I flogged my 4 workers - Glory Radio FM manager tells his own side of the story

Mr John Idumange has opened up on why he flogged his workers, who are also union leaders of his radio station.

The Glory FM boss who spoke to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondents, said he flogged the workers in self-defence. According to him, the workers were pulling back the reforms he brought to the broadcasting station.

"Nigeria's recession describes Buhari's nature" says American professor

Prof. Steve Hanke, an American professor of Applied Economics and the Co-director of the Institute for Applied Economics has blasted President Buhari, for leading Nigeria to its worst recession in 25  years. According to the Professor, Buhari's negligence led us to where we are.

Police burst men traveling with 800,000 liters of diesel

Ship crew members comprising of Ogbolu Louis (Captain), Izuazu Anayo (Chief Engineer), Solomon Agbanoma (Able Seaman) and a depot manager, Olajide Kabir, are now cooling off in police net, after being arrested with 800,000 litres of adulterated diesel in Lagos, they were transporting with a marine vessel, Jazzi.

Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that the men were arrested by IGP’S Task Force on Illegal Petroleum Bunkering, at a location in Kirikiri area of Lagos State.

WHAAAAT! Nigerian lecturer hails his ex-student who now hawks cake

A Nigerian lecturer, Eno Inyangetuk, took to his Facebook page, to praise his former student, Samuel Okon, who now hawks cake for a living.

Makeup artist shares private chat of Nigerian Pastor who wants a gay relationship with him

Dave Sucre

Nigerian makeup artist, Dave Sucre, has exposed Pastor Crownrich Marvelous Joy, of Gospel Faith Mission, who has been asking him out on Instagram for some time now.

Lagos Police nabs crippled man who robs victims with broken bottle

A cripple, who has become a terror to motorists in Lagos was arrested by Rapid Response Squad, after he stabbed two passengers in a robbery attempt.

Two police teams were deployed to arrest him last night. This was revealed on rapid response official twitter handle

Femi Adesina gives more details of his phone call with President Buhari today

President Buhari's media aide, Femi Adesina, has shared details of a phone call he had today with the Nigerian President, who is in the United Kingdom on medical vacation.

Femi revealed that during the phone call, Buhari thanked him for holding out against mischief makers.

Here's the full press statement;

Do you know her? Unidentified hit-and-run accident victim

Iheoma was knocked down by a hit-and-run vehicle along Kubwa expressway in Abuja 2 days ago.

The girl who is from Okigwe and currently at the Kubwa General Hospital, needs to locate her brother ASAP, who she was looking for before she had the accident. Her hospital bills have been paid though by a good Samaritan.

Here's what Abang wrote;

Aww! Beautiful portrait photo of Kate Henshaw

Age-defying actress, Kate Henshaw looking stunning this new photo. Really, you can hardly tell this Calabar beauty is already 45 ... She is one our favorite top Nollywood actress by the way

Davido's Babymama Sophia Momodu poses topless in new seductive photo

Sophia Momodu poses semi-clad in a new photoshoot. In the photo, Sophia can be seen covering her nipples with her hands while she gave some seductive looks.

Rivers Rerun: Army Arrests Spokesman Of Pdp, 50 Others

Some Chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have been arrested by Military officials at Etche Local Government Area of Rivers state where INEC is holding a supplementary rerun election.

The Chieftains were arrested alongside more than 50 other armed youths in Ulakwo community in Etche.

State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Samuel Wonosike is one of those arrested.