Jay Jay Okocha to select FIFA Best Player

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has been appointed on an 11-man panel, that will select the the 23-man shortlist for The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2017 award.

This was confirmed by FIFA on their official website on Wednesday.

Edo Assembly fracas political hooliganism, barbarism – Oba of Benin blasts lawmakers

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has in strong terms condemned the recent fracas at the Edo State House of Assembly during their change of leadership on Monday.

He described the incident as a display of “political hooliganism and barbarism.’’

Oba Ewuare reacted via a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Desmond Agbama, on Wednesday.

Terrorist Group kills 3, abducts 3 in Maiduguri

Corpses of two brothers and another person allegedly slaughtered by Boko Haram near Molai village were brought to Silimri ward of Maiduguri Wednesday evening.

According to local hunters led by Ahmadu Tukur, Boko Haram elements killed one of their colleagues same day, and abducted three other children about few kilometres from Molai village.

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OMG! Winnie Harlow poses nude with powerful message (Photos)

Canadian model and Vitiligo spokesperson, Winnie Harlow showed off her body on Instagram with an empowering message.Wearing only a pair of nude things, she wrote

Floyd Mayweather reveals he is abstaining from s3x ahead of Mcgregor fight

Floyd Mayweather has revealed he is absolutely abstaining from sex before his fight with Conor Mcgregor. When asked by TMZ, he said ''Absolutely''.

Floyd who is 40 has said 29-year-old Mcgregor has more advantages over him because he is younger and he(Floyd)has been off the ring in a long time.

Lagos Chief judge frees 209 underage inmates

Incensed by the lock up of underage girls and boys in adult prisons with hardened criminals for minor offenses, the State Chief Judge, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade, on Aug. 14, 2017, flung open the prison gates across the state for 209 juvenile offenders out of the scores of disease-ravaged minors trapped in the cells.

Their release was greeted with mixed feelings; tears and joy rented the air as the people let loose their pent-up emotions.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 5-match ban upheld after Real Madrid appeal fails

Cristiano Ronaldo is out of Wednesday's Spanish Super Cup second leg against Barcelona after the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) appeals committee confirmed that it turned down Real Madrid's attempt to overturn his five-game ban.

Ronaldo was shown a second yellow card late on in Madrid's 3-1 first-leg win at the Camp Nou on Sunday after referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea ruled that he had dived to try to win a penalty.

Usain Bolt and girlfriend shares PDA photos at a party (Photos)

Usain Bolt and girlfriend, Kasi Bennet looked the picture of a happy couple as they continued to party for the third day in a row. The Jamaican couple has been celebrating his retirement from sports by hitting different clubs in London.

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Pastor who grabbed his wife’s boobs in viral Facebook photo divorced

Recall the story of the US-Based pastor, Francis Van-Lare who went viral after he posted pictures of himself grabbing his wife boobs on his Facebook Page?

According to new findings, they are now divorced.

Amara who is a relationship coach has now changed her name to her maiden name, Amara Blessing Nwosu. She broke the news on her Facebook page and also revealed the divorce will be made official on 16th of October.

Robert Mugabe’s Wife beat up 20 yr old model she found in hotel with her 2 sons

The wife of Zimbabwean President, Grace Mugabe has been accused of brutal assault by a Johannesburg woman.

Identified as Gabriella Engels‚ 20‚ she claimed she was assaulted by Mugabe’s wife at a Sandton‚ Johannesburg‚ hotel around 9pm on Sunday night after she went to visit the Zimbabwean president’s two sons.

Diego Costa: “Chelsea Treats Me Like A Criminal”

English Football club, Chelsea FC’s Diego Costa has accused the club of treating him like a “criminal”, in a forthright newspaper interview which will deepen the breach with the Premier League club.

The striker is seeking a move back to Spain in the transfer window. He has not played for Chelsea since the FA Cup final in May, following which he claims manager Antonio Conte sent him a text, telling him he was not in his plans for the new season.

Ooni Of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi’s Marriage to Olori Wuraola-Zynab Allegedly Crashes

Reports making rounds suggest that Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II and Olori Wuraola-Zynab Ogunwusi’s marriage allegedly hitting the rocks.

A report by Thecapital.ng states that Olori Wuraola was accused of many unpublishable things and lack of commitment to her marital vows.

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'Surrender now' - Nigerian Army to Boko Haram militants

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday asked remnant members of the Boko Haram sect to surrender, saying the “the game is up.”

The call came just as six members of the sect were neutralized in an ambush by troops of the 22 Brigade Dikwa under 7 Division of Operation Lafiya Dole in conjunction with some Civilian Joint Task Force.

Trump says new North Korea threats will be replied with fire and fury

President Donald Trump issued an apocalyptic warning to North Korea on Tuesday, saying it faces “fire and fury” over its missile program, hours after US media reported Pyongyang has successfully miniaturized a nuclear warhead.

“North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States,” said Trump, who was speaking from his golf club in New Jersey. “They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen.”

Real Madrid 2 Man United: Los Blancos beat Red Devils to clinch UEFA Super Cup

Casemiro and Isco gave Real Madrid a 2-1 UEFA Super Cup win over Manchester United, despite Romelu Lukaku's debut goal.

Real Madrid claimed the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in Skopje on Tuesday.

Goals from Casemiro and Isco secured a fully-deserved triumph for the Champions League holders, who have now won the trophy three times since 2014.

Charly Boy collapses as police crack down on anti-Buhari protesters

Charly Boy, entertainer and activist, on Tuesday, collapsed at the Unity Fountain after inhaling teargas from canisters fired at protesters by anti-riot policemen.

The police also fired a high-velocity stream of water at the protesters who were demanding that President Muhammadu Buhari either resume office or resign.

VIDEO: “My Children Must Play Football” – Falz Reacts To Neymar’s Weekly Salary

Nigerian Musician, Falz, has taken to social media to react to Brazilian footballer, Neymar’s weekly wage estimated at £537,000 after tax which converts to about N256m.

The 26-year-old rapper was shocked at the amount Neymar Jnr would earn per week at Paris Saint Germain as he then says his children must play football, revealing that his family already has enough lawyers and musicians.

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“I am going to build my fans a house someday” – Cynthia Morgan

Nigerian Singer, Cynthia Ikponmwenosa Morgan, popularly known by her stage name Cynthia Morgan, who kinda ended Mc Galaxy’s Career in a Brutal Rant, has revealed her plans to build a house for her fans someday.

Actress Toyin Aimakhu Show off Massive Cleavage In New Photos

Nollywood Actress, Toyin Aimakhu flaunts her oranges in a sexy dress as she stepped out for “Hakkude movie premiere”… Her dress has, of course, got people talking on social media.

The 32-year-old actress rocked a bronze dress with a plunging V-neck line and an overlapping thigh high slit to the event.

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.”