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..

Explain your links with Jega, PDP tells APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to come out clear and explain to Nigerians the links between it and the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, which informs and propels its feverish fixation and huge interest in his stay in office.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement, Saturday, said it is more than curious that the APC has continued to fabricate stories and show undue interest on Prof. Jega, adding that such raise a lot of questions for the opposition and the INEC Chairman. Continue..

Turkish author Yasar Kemal dies at 92

One of Turkey's best-known writers, Yasar Kemal, 92, has died in an Istanbul hospital following respiratory and organ failure.

He was Turkey's first Nobel Prize for literature nominee and his work has been published in numerous languages. Continue..

Fashola lied against me on the altar of politics –Agbaje

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje,speaks about his candidature and his plans for the state if elected governor

How prepared are you for the election?

You cannot be 100 per cent prepared, but we are definitely prepared. You can see there are lots of activities going on; we are very busy and everybody is occupied. We’re not afraid. We know what we have to do before the day of election and we believe once those things are done properly, victory will be ours definitely. Continue..

Thousands march in Cameroon to show support for troops fighting Boko Haram

Thousands of people took to the streets of Cameroon to march in support of troops fighting terror, extremist group, Boko-Haram. How noble of them. I think they're planning one in Nigeria

Footballer Onazi Ogenyi shares throwback photo

Above is a photo of Super Eagles footballer Onazi Ogenyi (left) and his colleague, Sani Emmanuel from when they were playing for Nigeria's U17. When men were boys..

APC leaders should explain how they bought jets – Fani-Kayode

Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on Nigerians to ask the All Progressives Congress leaders on how they acquired their private jets. Continue..

Story for the gods: I won’t grant amnesty to Boko Haram –Buhari

The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), on Thursday, ruled out amnesty for   Boko Haram insurgents if elected President on March 28.

He said the activities of the sect which has so far killed over 13, 000 people since 2009,   had become a source of worry to many people within and outside the country. Continue..

Duncan Mighty comes for Buhari/APC and their supporters.

He shared this on instagram. Wetin concern me? My own is to report what I see...lol

Ideye deserves Nigeria recall - Amokachi

Nigeria caretaker coach Daniel Amokachi says in-form West Brom striker Brown Ideye deserves an international recall.

The 26-year-old has not played for the Super Eagles since November 2013 and missed out on last year's World Cup. Continue..