PDP Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh brought to Court in handcuffs, granted bail in the sum of N400m (Photo)

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted embattled National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Olisa Metuh, a N400million bail. Olisa is being tried for receiving N400 million from the $2.1 billion arms deal fraud. The judge also ordered Metuh to submit his international passport and that as part of his bail conditions, he must provide […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo & Alessandra Ambrosio are nearly unclad for GQ’s Body Issue (Photos)

Victoria’s Secret Angel and Brazillian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and Portuguese soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo pose together, very cozily, and devoid of most clothing on the cover of GQ’s “Body” issue, which was released on Saturday. And daaaaamn did the magazine pick the perfect pair. Sporting black string bikini bottoms, the always gorgeous Ambrosio, 34, wraps one arm […]

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TB Joshua, Engineers file fresh application to stop trial over collapsed building, death of 116 persons

The Registered Trustees of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, founded by Prophet TB Joshua, have filed another suit to stop the Lagos State Government from going ahead with their prosecution before the Lagos High Court in Ikeja over the death of 116 persons on September 12, 2014 when a six-storey building collapsed on the […]

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Anyone Found Guilty Over Dasukigate Should Be Executed –Reps Minority Whip

Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Umar Yakubu Barde, has hailed the ongoing trial of those involved in the over $2.1 billion arms deal scam, saying anyone found guilty of diversion of fund meant for arms should be executed and his/her property confiscated. Addressing newsmen in Kaduna on Monday, Barde, who is representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal […]

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Pastor Adeboye of RCCG visits Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Monday, January 18 received Pastor Enoch Adeboye at the Government House, Port Harcourt. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) was in Rivers State as part of his annual visit to the state to meet with members of the church and pray for the state. […]

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Deadly disease spreading in Nigeria as first case of Lassa fever recorded in Ekiti State

The first case of Lassa fever has been reported in Ekiti state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Olurotimi Ojo, who made this known to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, January 18, said the index case which involves a student nurse was confirmed over the weekend. “Over the weekend, the state confirmed a case of Lassa fever […]

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Buhari appoints Mr. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah as the new NDLEA boss

Mrs. Roli George, wife of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bode George, has been removed as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). A statement issued yesterday afternoon from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation said that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. […]

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Nigerians and the “Around” Syndrome, By Pius Adesanmi

When approaching the evolution of corruption in Nigerian national life – and the modes in which Nigerians frame and discuss it – it is advisable to arm yourself with the word, “around.” That word has peculiar usages of indeterminacy which enables the English language to carry the weight of the exaggerated dimensions of Nigerian reality. […]

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55 Nigerians stole N1.3 trillion between 2006 and 2013 –FG

The Federal Government on Monday, disclosed that, just 55 people allegedly stole a total of N1.34 trillion in Nigeria between the period of 2006 and 2013. The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai disclosed this in Abuja at a media parley. This is even as the Minister clarified that only the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […]

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As many OPEC/non-OPEC crude oil producing countries cut cost, Nigerian NASS remains in denial of reality

OPEN LETTER TO NASS AND TO ALL NIGERIANS. While several OPEC countries and many non-OPEC crude oil producing countries like Canada, China, Russia etc are busy focusing on cost-cutting in their recurrent budgetary expenses for 2016 with the reality of crash in crude oil price globally with more focus on capital projects that will boost […]

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Official list of 22 persons and nationalities of victims of Burkina Faso hotel terror attack

Burkina Faso’s Interior Security Minister Simon Compaore said that 22 of the victims of last Friday’s attack on the Splendid Hotel in Quagadougou, Burkina Faso have been identified. The list released on Sunday, January 18, include seven Burkinades, four Canadians, three Ukranians, two Swiss Nationals, one American, one Dutch, one Libyan and one Portuguese. Compaore […]

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Award-winner child actor, Olamide David is dead, he was aged 14 (Photos)

Olamide David, a Nollywood child actor has died. A family source says the 2015 best Kid Actor at BON Awards was playing football with his friends yesterday, Sunday January 17, when he was mistakenly kicked in the stomach by another player. He fell to the ground and complained of pains. They rushed him to General Hospital, […]

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Nigerians React To Video Of DSS Operative Shining Dambazau’s Shoes In Public

Following a news report in which an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) was shown shining the shoes of the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, Nigerians have taken to social media to express their views on the incident. Click HERE to watch the video in case you missed it. Read their divergent views […]

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5 dazzling Oloris of Alaafin Oyo take a selfie at the celebration of his 45th year on the throne (Photos)

Beautiful Oloris, always in matching outfits with their husband,  ikubabayeye the king. But by the way, where are their seniors? The Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, was also pictured sharing a laughter with the Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on the celebration of his 45th year on the throne. See the picture next: Images: Chiddyez

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