Prince Harry to quit British army

Prince Harry announced on Tuesday he will leave the British armed forces after a decade of service, which included two operational tours in Afghanistan.

As the younger son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, 30-year-old Prince Harry is known in the army as Captain Harry Wales. Continue..

Muslim turned Christian gospel artiste: ‘How Pastor Adeboye anointed me to sing'

Born into a devoted Muslim family in Oke Olu-Okun compound in Oke-Odo Ibadan, Oyo State, Deaconess Peace Olanike Adeleke, a graduate of Banking and Finance from the Lagos State University grew up with a Muslim background, but was being guided by divine revelations which at the time had no meaning to her. In this interview she speaks on her music ministry, the challenges and her newly launched album tagged: ‘Ark of God’. Excerpts; Continue..

Sunderland Football Club appointed Dick Advocaat as Black Cats boss

The former Netherlands coach takes over a day after the sacking of Gus Poyet with the Black Cats one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

"We have one aim only now - to climb the table - and everyone is fully focused on the task ahead of us," said Sunderland chairman Ellis Short. Continue..

My contract with Nigeria – Buhari

All Progressives Congress, APC presidential candidate General Muhammadu Buhari yesterday put forward a covenant with Nigerians spelling his blueprint to confront corruption, insecurity and infrastructure decay. 

Buhari, who vowed to lead by example in all areas, pledged to declare his assets and liabilities publicly and encourage all his aides to do so. He also promised to stop what he described as the weekly contract bazaar by the Federal Executive Council by inaugurating the National Council on Procurement, the statutory body for contract awards. Continue..

Thugs attack Buhari’s wife’s convoy in Ilorin

The convoy of Aishat Buhari, wife of Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, was on Monday attacked by suspected political thugs in Ilorin, Kwara State .

Aishat and some APC women were returning from a visit to the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Zulu-Gambari, when the attack took place. They were in the city for a two-day voter education summit for women in the state. Continue..

Watch video showing Nigerian troops and JTF tackle Boko Haram in Borno

This video shows Nigerian Troops and members of the Borno state Civilian JTF tackle Boko Haram members before the recapture of Kukawa, Borno state on March 2nd.

Amber Rose returns to childhood home, shares photo

Amber Rose visited her roots/where it all began today and shared the photo above alongside a message for her fans. She wrote;

Came to see the apartment I grew up in, in South Philly. I'm forever humbled by my life and Thank God for everything he's done for me and the people he has brought into my life... Good and Bad. Everything is a learning experience, I intend to learn more. I won't let this cold world break me down even through all the Trials, Tribulations and trolls Muva is still Strong cuz I'm a Down Home South Philly Girl at heart

Akwa Ibom: State where commissioners, others, kneel for Akpabio’s wife

Kneeling, bowing or prostrating for the wife of Akwa Ibom State governor, Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, is a common feature in Akwa Ibom state.

Those who do not oblige to this concept are often considered to be anti-Akpabio’s administration.

A member in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly representing Mbo State Constituency, Mrs. Alice Ekpenyong, knelt before the governor’s wife at the Independent National Electoral Commission office, when they were being presented with the certificates of return in 2011. Continue.

Beautiful Dunnie Wants You Guys To See Her Assets

 She thinks she's got what the guys love and is not afraid of showing them off. See another pic below...

My Husband Must Complete His 2 Terms – Patience Jonathan

The wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has insisted that her husband must remain in office for eight years to complete his two terms in office, despite moves by the opposition.

Mrs. Jonathan made the declaration during the PDP women rally, under the auspices of Women for

Change and Development Initiative, in Benin, Edo State. Continue...

Beautiful South African video vixen/dancer dies after brief illness

 Beautiful and popular South African dancer and video vixen, Amanda, died a few days ago after a brief illness. She was just 26 years old. Her friends are mourning her on instagram. May her soul rest in peace, amen.

US Senator Robert Menendez faces corruption charge

The US justice department is preparing to bring criminal corruption charges against Democratic Senator Robert Menendez, US mediareports say. Continue..

Veteran Nollywood Actor Pete Edochie turns 68 today

Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie is 68 years old today. He was born 7th March 1947. Happy birthday to him...and many successful years ahead!

Five people have been killed in a machine-gun and grenade attack on a nightclub in Mali's capital, Bamako.

Three Europeans were shot dead at a nightclub in Mali’s capital early Saturday in a suspected terror attack that came with the government at a key stage of peace talks with militants in the restive north.

At least one gunman entered the club in an area of Bamako popular with expatriates shortly after midnight and opened fire, according to police. Continue..

Boko Haram prepares for battle in Gwoza

Nigerian Army

Boko Haram fighters are preparing in mass at their headquarters in the northeastern Nigerian town of Gwoza, Maiduguri, Borno State for a showdown with Multinational Joint Task Force, residents and an intelligence officer told The Associated Press. Continue..

Photos: President Jonathan and First Lady at the gym

The president & his wife at the gym ahead of the president's Fitness rally for all government officials in Abuja tomorrow March 7th. See more photos...

Kidnapped US Missionary worker regains freedom

The American Missionary worker, Rev. Phyllis Sortor, who was kidnapped in the Hope Academy Compound in Kogi state on Monday February 23rd has regained her freedom. According to the Kogi state Police Commissioner, no ransom was paid for her freedom.

Photo: Obafemi Martins buys G-Wagon for his babymama (pics)

Abigail Barwuah, Obafemi Martins babymama shared the photos of the new ride on instagram this morning and wrote "Nd then he surprises me with this today! #G WAGEN#G63AMG #Biturbo #2015 #mynewcar God bless U amor @obagoal ❤️❤". How nice of him

Meet the honest airport cleaner who earns N7,500, found $27,000 (N5.4m) and returned it

Pictured above is a very honest woman, Josephine Agwu, who works as a cleaner at the Murtala International Airport in Lagos where while cleaning one of the toilets at the airport on January 23rd, found a bag containing $27,000 which is 5.4 million in Naira equivalent. Josephine took the bag to the security post at the airport for an announcement to be made for the owner to come forward & collect it, which was done.

The woman earns just N7,800 as her monthly salary for a 12-hours a day job. Josephine, who is from Enugu state spoke to Vanguard about why she took the decision to return the money. Continue ...

Kano Pliiars players injured after robbers attack their bus

Five Kano Pillars players were seriously injured today March 5th after their vehicle was attacked by armed robbers along Abaji-Lokoja road around 1pm this afternoon. The armed robbers opened fire on the bus injuring some of the players. The injured players are; Ubong Ekpai, Gambo Muhammed, Eneji Otekpa, Adamu Murtala, and Reuben Ogbonnaya. Above is an injured Gambo Muhammed.

The players were on their way to Owerri to play with the Heartland of Owerri for the Nigeria Premier League opener, when the incident occurred. The players are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre in Lokoja. A photo of their bullet riddled bus after the cut...

Happy 78th birthday to former president Olusegun Obasanjo

Hapi birthday to baba

Drunk policeman seen at Cele bus-stop, Surulere

 "It's so painful and disappointing to see this show of shame on my way to the office this morning at Odo-Eran, Cele bus stop. Linda, imagine a Nigerian Police officer who is supposed to be serving and protecting lives to be in this condition as early as 8:30 am. ‎He was so drunk that he couldn't even stand or walk without being supported.  More picx..

Governor Amaechi the hairdresser.

This is a different photo from the one I posted last night. This one was posted on APC Facebook page and they captioned it "Governor Amaechi engaging with the electorate. What a woman can do, a governor can do"

My deputy should have resigned for dumping PDP -Aliyu

Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, on Thursday said he expected his embattled deputy, Alhaji Ahmed Ibeto, to resign immediately he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.

He said Ibeto should have taken that step on moral ground.

Aliyu spoke with State House correspondents when he visited President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Continue..

Fuel queues’ll disappear by weekend – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the current petrol scarcity being experienced in many parts of the country would be over before the end of the week.

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, stated this shortly after meeting with members of the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria. Continue..

I’ll resign if NFF employs Keshi – Bassey

As Nigerians await the verdict of the Nigeria Football Federation on whether to give a fresh contract to Stephen Keshi or not, a member of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Paul Bassey has vowed to resign if Keshi gets the nod to lead the Super Eagles again.

Keshi led the Eagles to win the African Cup of Nations in 2013 and also led the Eagles to miss out on defending the trophy in Equatorial Guinea. Continue..

10 dead in migrant boat accident off Italy

A boat transporting migrants has capsized off Sicily, killing at least 10 people while 121 were rescued, the Italian coast guard said Wednesday.

Scores of people have died in recent months as waves of migrants from North Africa and Middle East conflictzones attempt to reach Europe.

Nigerians need problem solving president —Peterside

Governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said that Nigeria desperately needs a president with a strong character and bearing to lead the country. Continue..

Pregnant woman pours hot water on neighbour for peeping during her bath

A pregnant woman, Mrs Mercy Chintua, has been arrested by the operatives of Enugu State Police Command over allegation of assault on her neighbour, whom she said spied on her while she was taking her bath. Continue..

Pastor Adeboye shares throwback photo of himself and his wife

Pastor Adeboye and his wife, Pastor Mrs Foluke Adeboye seen in their vehicle in the 80s...

Ghana Presidential Jet catches fire

Ghana's presidential jet, a Falcon 900, caught fire as it attempted to take off at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, the Ghanaian capital today March 3rd. According to a statement by Ghana Armed Forces, the fire was as a result of 'friction between the wheels & the runway surface.'

A spokesman man said the craft was on its way to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea on a mission when the incident happened. The statement added that the crew experienced slight operational problems with the computer system as the jet taxied on the runway preparing to take off. As a result, the aircraft returned to the Air Force Base in Accra to reset the computers. But during the 2nd attempt to take-off, the “aircraft lost two main left wheels.”. The passengers were safely evacuated and no life was lost.

Iyanya shares new promo shots of himself

Iyanya shared new pictures of himself still rocking team #BeardGang and dressed in casual clothing. Suits him! More pics...

Happy 73rd birthday to Pastor Enoch Adeboye

Nigerian pastor and General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) - Enoch Adejare Adeboye is a year older today March 2nd. Wishing him many more successful years ahead!

Meet the Ukrainian man who claims he has the world’s longest eyelashes

Ukrainian man, Valery Smagliy, 58, from Kiev, believes he has the longest eyelashes in the world. This, he credits to a special food which he keeps a close guarded secret. Lol. Ladies, need a jump in your eyelashes growth? Get at Mr Kiev. I find it a little creepy though.

Pastor washes the sins of his congregation with soap and bleach

Shouldn't some of these pastors be banned? There's one in South Africa who makes his congregation eat grass and drink fuel. Another one nearly made a pregnant woman miscarry by hitting her belly several times. Now this one! He washed the sins of his congregation with soap detergent, bleach and water. And you see the people obediently going to him for bleach to be poured on them. See more pics and the video...

Clinical Chelsea earn Mourinho third League Cup

John Terry set Chelsea up for a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday’s League Cup final as Jose Mourinho claimed the first trophy of his second stint as manager.

Terry’s deflected strike put Chelsea ahead on the stroke of half-time at Wembley and Mourinho’s side sealed victory in the 56th minute when Spurs right-back Kyle Walker deflected Diego Costa’s effort into his own net. Continue..

First Lady Patience Jonathan hosts Entertainers in Abuja

Patience Jonathan hosted some entertainers in Abuja yesterday Feb. 28th. Duncan Mighty, Kcee, Eucharia Anunobi, Omoni Oboli, Ini Edo, Onyeka Onwenu, Yinka Davies, Bovi, Seyi Law, Ejike Asiegbu, Larry Koldsweat, Bob Manuel Odokwu, Timi Dakolo and many others were at the event.

I heard about some of the things that went down...but out of respect for some of the folks that went, I will not write..lol. More picx..

Vazquez sworn in as Uruguay’s president

Tabare Vazquez was sworn in as Uruguay’s new president Sunday, returning to office a decade after first leading the left to power and drawing a curtain on folksy farmer Jose Mujica’s colorful rule.

After taking the oath of office before the National Assembly, Vazquez called for a national dialogue, at a time when the parties that long dominated Uruguayan politics, the Blancos (Whites) and Colorados (Reds), are reeling from a string of Broad Front (FA) victories. Continue..

Iraq moves against Islamic State in Tikrit

Ahmed Maher reports from Baghdad: ''The capture of Tikrit could be a very good boost to the government forces'' Iraq has launched a military operation to recapture Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit from Islamic State (IS), Iraqi TV says. Continue..

Police kill notorious hoodlum in 9-hr gun battle in Ilorin

A notorious hoodlum, who has been terrorising Ilorin and environ was killed yesterday at Pakata area of the city, while an army officer sustained severe injury in a fierce battle that lasted nine hours.

Eye witness account told Vanguard that Anifowoshe community in Pakata, Ilorin, Kwara State capital, was a theatre of war in the battle between the hoodlum and a combined team of Army, Airforce and Police. Continue..

Fans boo Omeruo, Lawal sees red

Middlesbrough defender, Kenneth Omeruo, was booed by the club’s fans for giving away a penalty in their 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in the English Championship on Saturday.

The Nigeria defender was adjudged to have handled the ball in the penalty area which led to Sheffield’s first goal on 52 minutes. Continue..