Bomb blast in Yobe this morning

5 people are feared dead with at least 41 people injured after a bomb went off at a bus terminal in Damaturu, Yobe state this morning. A young girl is suspected to be the suicide bomber

British IndyCar driver dies after crash

British driver Justin Wilson has died after being struck by flying debris and suffering a serious head injury in Sunday's Pocono IndyCar 500 race. Wilson was airlifted to hospital from the Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania after Sage Karam's car spun and crashed in front of him on lap 179 of 200. Continue..

Afcon 2017: Lawal disagrees with Oliseh on Ighalo

Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has disagreed with Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh for excluding Watford striker, Odion Ighalo from the 2017 AFCON qualifier with Tanzania on September 5.

Lawal argued that Oliseh should have invited Ighalo  to play alongside Anthony Ujah and Emmanuel Emenike. Continue..

Suspended NIS boss, Plateau gov beg Buhari

The Plateau State Governor, Mr. Simon Lanlong, on Monday led the suspended Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Parradang, to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with the aim of begging President Muhammadu Buhari. Continue..

I beat my wife for refusing sex, man tells court

A 40-year-old man, Salau Kehinde, has told a Customary Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, that he physically abused his wife, Shakirat, 32, whenever she refuses to have sex with him, but that he had no intention of bathing her in hot water. Continue..

LASG removes Fashola’s budget spending from website

The Lagos State Government has removed the list of contracts awarded under the administration of former Governor Babatunde Fashola.

The list which was published on the website of the state’s Public Procurement Agency,www.lagosppa.gov.ng, stated that Fashola’s administration spent N78.3m on his personal website, www.tundefashola.com, in 2014. Continue..

'My husband wants to die in my arms': Celine Dion

Céline Dion explains that her return to Las Vegas is part of her duties to take care of ailing husband RenéAngélil, who continues to battle throat cancer. When the iconic singer announced she would be going on hiatus from her Las Vegas residency because her hubby's health had taken a turn again, fans didn't know whether she would return to the stage or not. Continue..

Floyd Mayweather in bed with four woman, shares photo

 The multi-millionaire champion boxer shared a photo of himself in bed with four women. The right pic is his main chick and pimp, Bad Medina..

Apple recalls faulty iPhone 6 Plus models

The  American multinational technology company, Apple Inc, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics and other services has recalled its recently introduced latest smart phone, iPhone 6 Plus over faulty back-mounted camera. - 

The company  said although only a small percentage of the phones sold up to January this year, 2015 have faulty cameras, affected customers are called upon to return the phones as they would be fixed for free by Apple. Continue..

Explosion rocks U.S. military base in Japan

Pentagon Spokesman, Navy Comdr. William Urban, confirmed that an explosion occurred at the U.S. Army Sagami General Depot in Sagamihara City, Japan, just after midnight local time on Monday. Continue..

Ini Edo speaks on her failed marriage, says she has no regrets

Actress Ini Edo was a guest on RubbingMinds yesterday where she spoke on her failed marriage to Philip Ehiagwina. When asked to address insinuations that her marriage crashed because she picked her career over family and refused to move to the US where her ex resided, Ini Edo said; Continue..

Appeal Terry red card ‘waste of time’, says Mourinho

Manager Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea should contest captain John Terry’s red card from the 3-2 win at West Brom but admits an appeal would probably be “a waste of time”. Mourinho appeared to be unhappy with the dismissal of his skipper for a foul on Salomon Rondon nine minutes into the second half at The Hawthorns a week after he was substituted at Manchester City. Continue..

JAMB to commence sale of 2016 UTME forms on Aug. 31

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says arrangement has been concluded for the sale of its 2016 application documents. This is contained in a statement by the board’s Head of Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin and made available to newsmen on Monday in Lagos. Continue..

Bride attends NYSC head count in wedding gown

A bride yesterday attended a headcount of serving corps members with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in her wedding gown as her wedding date unfortunately clashes with that of the exercise. The head count was said to be an impromptu exercise carried out nationwide by the NYSC to detect ghost corp members.“They informed us that the counting exercise will take place between Saturday and Sunday. The process was cumbersome, I went there early this morning but after all the queues , I was finally by evening.

New anti-terror approach needed after France train attack

The failed attack against the Amsterdam-Paris Thalys train on Friday is a clear reminder for all of us: jihadist terrorism is the biggest security threat Europe has faced for decades. But it is also a sign that something is wrong with counter-terrorism, argues former French intelligence agent Claude Moniquet. Continue..

Thailand arrests journalist over body armour

Thai authorities have arrested a Hong Kong-based photojournalist for carrying body armour and helmet.

Anthony Kwan travelled to Bangkok to cover the shrine bombing that killed 20 people, including two Hong Kong residents last week. Continue..

Fashola spent N139m on two boreholes – LASG

The immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, spent N139m on the drilling of two boreholes at the Lagos House, Ikeja.

The project was completed by Deux Projects Limited according to a report published by the state government. Continue..

Buhari is still behaving like a military dictator- Afenifere chairman says

The Chairman of Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti says President Buhari is still behaving like a military dictator since assuming office on May 29th. He said this while addressing newsmen in Akure, Ondo state over the weekend. Continue..

Chris Brown shares adorable new photo with daughter

He captioned the photo "The Queen!". He shared another photo of her face on a pendant made for him. 

ISIS: Buhari suspends Immigration boss

Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday ordered the suspension of the Comptroller-General of Immigration, David Parradang with immediate effect.

The Parradang’s suspension might not be unconnected with the ongoing investigations into how a Lebanese terrorist, Ahmed Al Assir was given a Nigerian visa by the Nigerian embassy in Beruit, Lebanon.

Parradang was directed to hand over to the most senior officer, DCG, Martin Kure Abeshi, who had been ordered to take over the affairs of the service, according to a statement by the Director of Press, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Yusuf Isiaka. Continue..

Why Victor Moses is not playing for Chelsea — Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has disclosed that Super Eagles’ star, Victor Moses is injured and will not be part of the team to face Brown Ideye’s West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

‘Moses is still injured and Oscar is still injured,’ said the Portuguese. ‘I don’t know if the new players are available for Sunday yet.’ Continue..

How my boobs got so big —Ella Mensah

Ghanaian actress, Ella Mensah, who is currently in Nigeria shooting a movie, says she wants to be the best Ghanian actress in Nollywood. Looking at her busy schedules since she first hit Nollywood in 2012, it appears the actress may have an ace up her sleeves. Her most notable films include Educated Housemaids, 11am, Mirabel, Crime to Christ, Playboy, Couples on Fire to name a few. Continue..

DPR seals NNPC, Forte Oil, 12 other petrol stations

The Department of Petroleum Resources on Friday stormed several filling stations at Ikorodu, Ibeju-Lekki and Ketu, in Lagos, shutting down 14 stations for manipulating their dispensing pumps and over-charging buyers, among other offences.

While all the affected stations had N87 per litre on their pumps as the selling price, the pumps were under-dispensing Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, with almost one litre lost by buyers for every 10 litres bought. Continue..

I do not have an account with a Bank in Minnesota, USA - Amaechi

Below is a press statement from former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi denying claims in that he operates an account with an unnamed bank in Minnesota, USA. The press statement was released by his media aide, David Iyofor. Read it below... Continue..

I’m humbled by FIFA appointment —Pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, says he is humbled by his appointment on Thursday, as a member of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Organising Committee.

Nigeria recorded a major milestone in football, when the federation received a letter from world football body, FIFA, dated August 14, 2015 and signed by its Secretary General, Jerome Valcke. Continue..

Pedro joins Chelsea for £21.4m

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Pedro from Barcelona in a deal that could rise to £21.4m. Pedro, 28, had appeared to be on his way to Manchester United before the deal fell through.

The winger, who can also play as a central striker, told Chelsea’s official website, “I am very happy to be here. I am very excited to start my adventure at Chelsea and I am here to keep winning titles. Continue..

If Flavour asks me out, my answer will be… – Chidimma

No doubt, singer, Chidimma Ekile, is the crush of many male artistes in Nigeria. But the irony is despite all the admirers, she seems not to have found the right person.

In a chat recently,  the singer when asked about her relationship status answered,“ Why I am still single? Maybe, because I’m yet to see the man who is made for me or the person is yet to find me. Continue..

Atromitos Athens 0 Fenerbahçe 1

Substitute Robin van Persie scored a late winner for Fenerbahce with his first touch in their Europa League play-off first leg at Atromitos Athens.

It was the Dutchman's first goal for the Turkish side following his summer move from Manchester United.

The 32-year-old, who came on in the 80th minute, has only managed 63 minutes across three games for Fener as he has struggled with a calf injury.

But he netted his first goal of the season with a late header in Greece

Adam Deacon banned from contacting Noel Clarke after 'trolling'

Actor Adam Deacon has been banned from contacting fellow star and director Noel Clarke by a court.

He was found guilty of harassment without violence earlier this year for sending his former friend a "barrage" of abusive social media messages. Continue.

North Korea orders troops on war footing after exchanging fire with South

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered his frontline troops to be on a war footing, state media says, after an exchange of fire with the South across their heavily fortified border.

The KCNA report said Mr Kim declared a "semi-state of war" at an emergency meeting late Thursday.

It threatened action unless Seoul ends its anti-Pyongyang border broadcasts. Continue..

How a nurse was buried in Ghana (photo)

A nurse was buried in Ghana last week with this

President Buhari names William Fowler FIRS chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed Dr. William Fowler, as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

He also appointed Mr. Aliyu Gusau as the Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation.

The two appointments were contained in a statement made available to journalists by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. Continue..

Soldier catches cheating wife & her lover in bed and parades them naked on the street

This photo of a Cameroonian soldier who caught his wife in bed with her lover and parade them on the street has gone viral. 

Mikel snubbed me in London – Oliseh

Super Eagles Chief Coach, Sunday Oliseh yesterday explained why he left out Chelsea of England midfielder, John Mikel Obi from his list of players invited for the forthcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Tanzania. Oliseh who revealed this at a media parley in Abuja said he made several phone calls  including text messages to Obi’s number but he never responded to any. Continue..

Stop fixing fuel prices, NNPC, others tell FG

Group Managing Director, NNPC, Dr. Emmanuel Kachikwu

The fixing of petroleum products’ prices is denying the country investment in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry and depriving Nigerians certain benefits from the country’s petroleum resources, industry stakeholders said on Thursday. Continue..

Caitlyn Jenner slams Kris Humphries during chat with Scott Disick

During a heart-to-heart chat with Scott Disick as they discussed how the men in the Kardashian /Jenner family have reacted to her recent gender transition in the new episode of her show, Caitlyn Jenner slammed her former son-in-law Kris Humphries for his 'Man, glad I got out when I did' tweet when she officially came out. Continue..

I left N10billion in the state teasury for Wike - Amaechi

Immediate past governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi says contrary to what is being said by Governor Nyesom Wike and his aides, he did not leave the state treasury empty. He said he left behind the sum of N10 billion for the present administration. Amaechi stated this in a statement he released today August 20th 2015. Continue....

Igbonu happy to shun Denmark for Nigeria

FC Ufa striker, Sylvester Igbonu, is happy to have rejected an offer to play for Denmark, saying he had always wanted to play for Nigeria.

Igbonu is among 18 overseas-based players invited by coach Sunday Oliseh on Monday for the Super Eagles’ 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania on September 5. It is the first time the powerful forward will be invited to the Eagles. Continue..

‘Firm paid N50m for 50-year lease of Falomo plaza’

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday terminated the concession granted by the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation to Afriland Properties for the redevelopment of the Falomo Shopping Centre, Ikoyi. Continue..

Onyeka Onwenu meets president Buhari (photos)

 The legendary singer met with the president at Aso Villa today. See another photo after the cut...

Davido gives fan, Jide Sanyaolu, N1million for his education

Jide Sanyaolu needed money to go back to school and music star Davido gave him N1million which he collected today. How nice of David

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Many Nigerian investments done with dirty money –Ribadu

A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday alleged that a lot of investments being done in the country were from funds earned through illegal activities.

He also identified illicit financial activities such as terrorism financing and money laundering as a major challenge affecting the country’s quest for development. Continue..

GEJ meets fan in Kenya

The former president is pictured above with Kenyan media personnel, Pauline Ngoroje.

Probe Fashola, Tinubu now, Bode George tells Buhari

A former National Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to take his anti-corruption war to the next level by probing the last two governors of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN). Continue..

New iPhone launch likely September 9

The new phone is expected to feature enhancements including the force touch display, a better camera and a faster processor. Apple may also unveil a new version of the iPad -- a 12.9-inch "Pro" model. Continue..

Respect Oliseh’s choice of players – Chukwu

Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu has charged all football loving Nigerians to respect Sunday Oliseh’s choice of invitees for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania in Dar es Salam.

The new Eagles gaffer left Watford FC, forward, Odion Ighalo, and the duo of Mikel Obi and Victor Moses amongst others in the list of foreign pros he released on Monday. Continue..

D’banj ‘dumps’ South African-side chic, returns to billionaire’s daughter

It seems MAMA Evolution awards winner and Fall in love crooner, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (D’Banj) has dumped his rumoured South Africa girlfriend and TV personality, Bonang Matheba as he publicly declared his love for his former girlfriend and billionaire daughter, Adama Idimi.

 D’banj took to Instagram to wish Adama a happy birthday , and in his message, called her “the queen of his heart. Adama and D’banj have been dating on and off since 2011 until the coming of Bonang in 2014.

ISIS Leader secretly acquires Nigeria Visa? Buhari orders probe

The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a full investigation into how a wanted terrorist, Ahmed Al Assir, was granted a Nigerian Visa in Lebanon to visit the country.

An official of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja told Vanguard on Tuesday that President Buhari has directed the Ministry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the issuance of Visa to the wanted terrorist‎ who has been on the wanted list of several governments. Continue..