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..

Comedian AY buys brand new G-Wagon as birthday gift to himself

Comedian and movie producer AY Makun turned a year older today August 19th and bought himself a brand new G-Wagon as birthday present. Happy birthday to him. More photos..

Manchester United 3 - 1 Club Brugge

Memphis Depay scored twice to inspire Manchester United to victory over Club Brugge in their Champions League play-off.

Brugge took a surprise first-leg lead through Michael Carrick's own goal.

But Depay drove in a low strike and brilliantly cut inside and curled in a 25-yard shot to put United ahead. Continue..

Buhari probes sale of NITEL, MTEL

President Muhammadu Buhari,  yesterday, ordered an inquest into processes leading to the sale of moribund national carrier, Nigerian Telecommunications, NITEL, and its mobile arm, Mobile Telecommunications, M-TEL by the government of his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.

Speaking to State House Correspondents after briefing President Buhari on the activities of the sector,  Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communication & Technology, Dr. Tunji Olaopa said that the President has directed him to raise a memo on the whole transaction to ascertain if there were any underhand dealings. Continue..

Wife catches pastor having sex with church member

A 42-year-old woman, Mrs. Doris Oseni, has told a Customary Court in Ondo town, Ondo State, that she caught her husband of 12 years, Prophet Femi Oseni, on the floor of the church office, having sex with another woman.

The woman, who is also an evangelist in the church, therefore asked the court for the dissolution of their marriage on the grounds of adultery, desertion and lack of love on the part of the husband.

The plaintiff said her husband’s behaviour towards her changed after seven years of their marriage with no child, adding that the defendant had been sleeping around with different women, most of whom were their church members. Continue..

Kim Kardashian shares photo of North West and cousin meeting a Mermaid

 Kim K who is currently on vacation in St. Bart with her family shared this photo of North West and her cousin Penelope Disick staring down at a 'Mermaid'. She shared another photo of the Mermaid swimming in what looks like a swimming pool. She captioned the photos, 'Mermaids are real'. More picx..

Baba Sala hospitalised, son says dad is stable

There is uncertainty over the health condition of ace comedian, Moses Adejumo, popularly known as Baba Sala, as he was rushed to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, late Monday for age-related ailment.

Adejumo’s son, Emmanuel, on Tuesday told our correspondent that his father was taken to the hospital after initial treatment in an Ilesa hospital failed to cure an old-age related sickness he developed on Saturday. Continue..

Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill kiss passionately on stage as Nicki suffers wardrobe malfunction

 Nicki passionately kissed her man, Meek Mill as he joined her on stage at her show in Vancouver Canada last night! She also suffered a nip slip...

Liverpool's striker Benteke badge of AFC Bournemouth Bournemouth

Christian Benteke's controversial winner on his Anfield debut ensured Liverpool maintained their 100% start to the new season with an unconvincing victory over Premier League newcomers Bournemouth.

Liverpool's £32.5m summer signing from Aston Villa turned home from close range in front of the Kop after 26 minutes - but Philippe Coutinho was clearly offside as he also tried to reach Jordan Henderson's cross. Continue..

If Igbos are butchered again, Nigeria will break; Fani- Kayode warns

Former director of Publicity, Peoples Democratic Presidential Campaign Organisation, PDPPCO, Chief Femi Fani- Kayode Monday lampooned the Convener of the Coalition of Northern Politicians, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, describing his comments that President Muhammadu Buhari owes Igbos nothing as most most insensitive, cruel and Puerile. Continue..

Customs chief resigns, says I’ve nothing to fear

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Dikko Abdullahi.

With the acceptance, Abdullahi is expected to proceed on voluntary retirement from Tuesday (today).

He had earlier written a letter dated August 3 to the President in which he notified Buhari of his desire to proceed on voluntary retirement from Tuesday. Continue..

I hate Okocha – Oliseh

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has finally laid to rest rumours that he does not see eye-to-eye with his former assistant in the Eagles Austin Jay-Jay Okocha when he said; ‘’yes, I hate Jay-Jay’’.

A reporter had asked him to clear the air on rumours that he does not see or stay in the same room with the former playmaker of the Super Eagles. The hall was like a graveyard when he made the pronouncement. He looked round and explained further. “I hate Okocha because anytime we play Tennis, he beats me. Continue.

Barcelona lose Spanish Super Cup to Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao won a first trophy in 31 years as a 1-1 draw with Barcelona at the Nou Camp secured the Spanish Super Cup with a 5-1 aggregate victory.

Bilbao won the first leg 4-0 but Barcelona threatened a comeback with Lionel Messi's close-range finish. Continue..

Obasanjo persuaded us to call off strike – doctors

Dr. Lukman Ogunjimi, President, Association of Resident Doctors, University College Hospital, Ibadan

After 105 days of strike, resident doctors of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, returned to work on Monday after former President Olusegun Obasanjo had intervened. Continue..