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...