Former Nigerian Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reacts to alleged investigation by EFCC

The former Nigerian Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to reports that she’s allegedly being investigated by the EFCC for embezzlement, calling media headlines misleading and untrue. Below is her statement. “We want to clarify that some of the media reports alleging that the EFCC is investigating former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, […]

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COZA Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo holds all-white birthday party in Dubai (Photos)

Popular Abuja pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly held a lavish all-white yacht party in Dubai to celebrate his birthday in January this year. In attendance were US based popular pastor, Mike Murdock, International singer Tye Tribett and others. He also had a birthday dinner as well at the seven-star Burj Al […]

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See the superlative dancing steps of Coldplay, Beyoncé and Bruno at the Super Bowl 50 (Photos)

The speculation is over! Coldplay along with special guests Beyoncé and Bruno Mars performed during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. We know it’s Coldplay’s show, but let’s be honest — we’re really here for Beyoncé’s politically-charged performance of “Formation” and Bruno’s masterful choreography. Credits: TBW, NFL

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Nigerian smart student floats magazine in American University

20-year-old Chinenye Natasha Amadi stands out as a young publisher and editor of a campus magazine at the Syracuse University in New York, United States of America. Presently in her fourth year, studying Magazine Journalism and Information Management, she founded Renegade Magazine to promote the black culture. Syracuse University was among five universities that offered […]

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Nigeria’s most wanted suspect on corruption lives in UK -Buhari

In far away London, United Kingdom, and despite reports that he is on a five-day vacation, President Muhammadu Buhari told Daily Telegraph that one of the biggest suspects in the ongoing probe of corruption in Nigeria lives in their midst. Buhari, who refused to mention any name, said this  in an interview with the United […]

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We are investigating Okonjo- Iweala, Alison-Madueke, Kola Aluko –EFCC

According to Daily Sun, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, yesterday told the House of Representatives that former Finance minister and coordinating minister of the economy in former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is being investigated by the anti- graft agency. Magu, who spoke before the Kayode Oladele- led  […]

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Violent protest rocks Afe Babalola University

Some students in Afe Babalola University who were confirmed not doing well academically by the school authority and not prepared to improve on their academic performance on Sunday night embarked on a violent protest for not allowing them into the examination hall. Speaking with newsmen in the campus, the Chairman of the Planning and Implementation […]

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Lagos inaugurates mobile courts on traffic offences, heavy penalties await defaulters

The Lagos State Government has demonstrated its resolve to fully enforce the extant traffic law in the state with stiffer measures against road traffic offenders with the commissioning of Special Offences Mobile Courts. Speaking at the event today, the Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Oluwafunmilayo Atilade, said that the era of recklessness and impunity on […]

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‘The girl that turned my head’: Pope Francis confesses to falling in love

The Pope has confessed to falling in love while he trained to be a priest. In an interview to celebrate his first year as head of the Catholic Church, he revealed that “there was a girl that turned my head for a week when I was at the seminary”. Pope Francis, now 77, added: “But […]

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Leopard invades school, injures six people trying to capture it (Photo)

A male leopard which entered a school in the Indian city of Bangalore injured six people trying to capture it. A scientist and a forestry employee were among those mauled during the near 10-hour long effort to corner the dangerous animal on Sunday. The leopard, which strolled into the Vibgyor International School, was eventually tranquillised […]

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Buhari’s FX policy encourages corruption, says Emir Sanusi

Muhammad Sanusi II, the emir of Kano and the immediate past governor of the Central Bank (CBN), says President Muhammadu Buhari’s endorsement of the CBN foreign exchange policy encourages corruption. Lauding Buhari’s removal of “wasteful and corrupt fuel subsidies”, Sanusi said the current forex policy endorsed by the president encourages similar rent seeking and corruption […]

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Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi visits Alake of Egbaland (Photos)

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II paid a visit to the Alake of Egbaland, His Royal Highness Oba Micheal Aremu Gbadebo in his palace in Ogun state on Sunday, February 7. During the visit, the Alake re-emphasised the order of hierarchy of the major Yoruba Obas as: the Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba […]

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See alleged Nigerian Lesbian mum-to-be who tricked a man into impregnating her (Photos)

The 30 year old alleged Nigerian Lesbian, Kafayat Adegoke who tricked a man into getting her pregnant because she didn’t want to use a surrogate and couldn’t afford IVF but desperately wanted a child, has been criticized by critics who think she is being selfish by excluding the baby’s Dad from its life. Matt O’Connor, founder of […]

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Kanu Nwankwo, Pele, Ronaldo Da Lima, Roger Milla, George Weah named as world football legends

Kanu Nwankwo is officially a football legend. The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has named Nigeria’s Nwankwo Kanu in the list of top 48 legends of football worldwide. The body released the first phase of the list which also includes Brazilian greats Pele and Ronaldo da Lima. Other notable Africans who made […]

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Nigerian makes Water-Powered Generator and machine that turns non-biogradable waste into fuel, kerosene, and diesel (Photos)

According to Emeka Nelson, he makes an electricity generator that is powered by water (Hydroelectric generator). He also invented what he calls the “MGBANWE C12”, a machine that turns non-biodegradable wastes like plastics, waterproof nylon, etc into petrol, kerosene, diesel and some other heavy oils and interlocking stones. Emeka hails from Nsukka , Enugu State. Source: […]

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Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh reportedly flees Nigeria, accuses staff of witchcraft

One does not know how accurate this report is, but according to Vanguard, it really did happen. Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has reportedly returned to his base in Belgium where he will continue to coach, after accusing his staff of witchcraft. Oliseh reportedly contracted a virus in one of his official assignments, which he allegedly […]

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