" I Can No Longer Cope With The Foul Smell From My Wife" —Husband, Olarewaju Osasonna Tells Cour In Ekiti

A 40-year-old man, Olarewaju Osasonna has told an Ikole- Ekiti Customary Court, Ekiti State, that he could no longer cope with the foul smell from his wife, Kafayat, due to her dirty ways of living.....

CHECK OUT: What Soldiers Recovered From Arrested Cattle Rustlers In Kaduna And Katsina State. Photos

In continuation with the operations against livestock rustlers, armed bandits and kidnappers within its area of operations, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, have conducted clearance operations within Kaduna and Katsina States....

Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin reveals how lawmakers allegedly loot the treasury under the guise of "Running cost"

He made this new allegations in his independence message to Nigerians which he shared on his Facebook wall today..

Photos: Petrol Tanker Explodes On Lagos - Ibadan Expressway, Four Confirmed Dead

Four persons have been confirmed dead after a Petrol tanker went up in flames along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway this afternoon. 

Graphic photo of one of the victims after the cut...

Read: How Abuja Ashewo Girls converted Nyanya market to brothel (Photos)

The chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Abdullahi Candido has condemned in strong terms the conversion of shops at the Nyanya market, Abuja into brothels, residential houses and schools...

Photo: Pres Buhari, Osinbajo, Saraki, CJN Mahmud sip fruit juice to celebrate #IndependenceDay

No Champagne....

50 Nigerian Students Detained In Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, Turkey By Government

Over 50 Nigerian students were yesterday arrested in Turkey, allegedly on the orders of the government,ThisDay reports.  A source whose relative was among the detained students stated that “upon arrival at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, they were all escorted to a room and their passport confiscated by Turkish police.”...

#Maternal #Mortality : 700 Women Die Yearly In Nasarawa

At least 700 women out of  every 10,000 deliveries die annually in

Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital in one of the country’s worst cases of maternal mortality.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Daniel Iya, who gave this information during an interview  with Saturday Punch  said the number was higher than the national average in the north-central zone...

#Nigeria #Independence : Full Text Of President Buhari's Speech

Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians.

On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. We should all therefore give thanks and pray for our founding fathers without whose efforts and toil we would not reap the bounties of today...

Rob Kardashian Apologises To Kylie For Leaking Her Phone Number

Rob Kardashian has apologised to his baby sister Kylie Jenner for plastering her phone number on Instagram. On Friday morning the troubled reality star admitted the move may not have been appropriate.

'It was miscommunication on my end,' the reality star told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show...

#Delta State Celebrates Nigeria At 56 #Independence Anniversary In Grand Style.[ Photos]

Delta State Government led by His Excellency Gov Ifeanyi Okowa celebrate Nigeria at 56 Independence Anniversary. The celebration took place at The cenotaph Asaba, Delta State .

Some of the Dignitaries present are Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Deputy Barr Kingsley Otuaro , Sen James Manager , Rt Hon Leo Ogor , Hon Victor NWOKOLO , Delta SSG Hon Festus Agas , Delta PDP Chairman Barr. Kingsley Esiso , Delta Deputy Speaker Rt Hon Osanebi Ossai Friday and other top dignitaries...

Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed Rides Bicycle To Play #Independence Day Match. Photos

The executive governor of Kwara state, Abdulfatah Ahmed, rode a bicycle at the Ilorin Golf Club to play an Independence Day commemorative match and witness the inauguration of Oloye Drive, in memory of late Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki.

#UPDATE ; READ "How Police Forced Kidnappers To Release CBN Governor's Wife"

Mrs. Margaret Emefiele, the wife of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who was abducted Thursday on Benin-Agbor road, has been released by her abductors. A family source said she and other persons taken were released in the wee hours of Saturday following a massive police operation in the area...

Grandmother Shanti Devi Shrinks To The Size Of A Baby Due To Rare Medical Condition. Photos

A rare medical condition has caused a grandmother to shrink to the height of a toddler - two feet tall. Looking like a small baby , Shanti Devi, 60, spends her days cuddled up and lying on a cot, mumbling or singing alone and has become a tourist attraction in her Indian village....

READ: How Nigerian Billionaire Travelled To Europe Despite Passport Seizure – EFCC

Justice Lateefat Okunnu of the Lagos State High court, sitting in Ikeja, on Friday adjourned proceedings in the case of conspiracy, obtaining property by false pretence, forgery and uttering false documents brought against Walter Wagbatsoma, Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, Fakuade Babafemi Ebenezer and their company, Ontario Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission....

"Alex Iwobi Reminds Me Of His Uncle Jay Jay Okocha "– Arsenal Star Mesut Ozil

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has praised the Nigeria’s youngster, Alex Iwobi, stating that “he reminds me of his uncle, Jay-Jay Okocha”. Ozil stated that team-mate Iwobi plays like a mixture of Jay-Jay Okocha and Edgar Davids in the club's matchday programme....

PHOTOS: The Misfortune That Befell A Man Who Was Tasked With Painting Bola Tinubu

A young man has revealed how he completed a task given to him by his local government chairman -to draw a painting of the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, he completed a work of 30 days in 6 hours after his work was destroyed by fire....

Abducted Wife Of CBN Governor, Margaret Emefiele Has Been Released

Wife of Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) Governor, Mrs Margaret Emefiele, kidnapped some 24 hours before, has been released by her abductors. 

According to family sources she was rescued “due to the gallantry of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Forces”, in Ugoneki near Benin City and is currently recuperating in Government House, Asaba. 

More details to follow.

"I Ran Away To Avoid Being Used For Rituals"-- Divorce Seeking Wife, Olayinka Adebayo Tells Court In Akure

A housewife, Olayinka Adebayo has told an Akure Customary Court in Ondo State, that she deserted her matrimonial home for three years to avoid being used for rituals by her husband, Adeniyi.

Olayinka, who made this known when she testified in a divorce petition filed by her husband, told the court that Adeniyi had once asked her to lie on a white apparel and be chanting some words....

Nollywood actor, Elder Maya dies after long battle with Liver disease

Veteran Nollywood actor, Martins Njubuigbo popularly known as Elder Maya has died after a long battle with liver disease. Fellow actor Yomi Fabiyi shared the sad news yesterday and wrote:

RIP Elder Mayah. You were a veteran and a hard working one at that. Journey well papa. My concerns and sympathy with his families and close colleagues.#SAVENIGERIAMOVIEINDUSTRY register shares in the grief of AGN

#INDEPENDENCE : #Naughty Cossy Orjiakor puts her boobs on display with only a Nigerian flag covering her nipples

She shared the photo and wrote "The more you look the less you see.... Nigeria at 56 hahaha Happy (in)Dependence Day...in advance"....

I will keep blaming PDP for Nigeria's woes- President Buhari Speaks At Bayo Omoboriowo 's Book Launching Event

President Buhari says he will not stop blaming PDP for the current state of the nation. Speaking at the launch of a pictorial book entitled ‘Buhari a new beginning’ by his personal photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo in the state house Abuja, President Buhari said...

Loads of soldiers and air force officers storm forest at Benin-Agbor road to rescue Margaret, kidnapped wife of CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele

A combined team of soldiers, air force officers and mobile police said to be over 1,000 have stormed the forest at Benin-Agbor road where Margaret Emefiele, the wife of Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele was taken to after she was kidnapped yesterday...

#OMG ! Check Out What #US Michelle Obama Was Doing To Her Husband And George Bush At An Event. Photo

Those will corrupt and perverted minds -will definitely get this wrong. Michelle Obama was pictured holding her husband, president Barack Obama and former US President George Bush at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture over the weekend. ...

Little Girl, Fatima Declared Missing In Gombe State. Photo

This little girl identified as Fatima was last seen yesterday with her School Uniform, School bag and her lunch box in Gombe State. Anyone with useful details should contact the appropriate authorities or contact 08036938364....

Boko Haram Has Killed 125 Cameroonian Soldiers In The War Against Insurgency.

Boko Haram militant sect has so far killed 125 Cameroonian soldiers leaving behind a total of 450 orphans -in the ongoing war against insurgency in this region....

PHOTOS: How A Man Was Nearly Killed By Car Snatchers In Abuja

A man has narrated how his friend survived an attack by car snatchers in Gwarimpa area of Abuja -after parking his car and leaving it on outside. Read below from a witness, who shared the story on his Facebook page. ...

Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate : $1 is now N490 :

This is according to the exchange rates as of today September 30th...

See Photos: Adams Oshiomole and his wife celebrate victory of APC candidate in Edo guber election

The governor and his wife Iara pictured celebrating with APC members on the occasion of their party's candidate, Godwin Obaseki's victory ‎at the state governorship election. ....

EFCC Arraigns Two Over N1.5 Million Land Scam In Enugu. Pictured

The EFCC has arraigned the duo of Ugwuanwani Louis and Enudu Kenneth before Hon. Justice Dugbo-Oghoghorie of Federal High Court sitting in Enugu on a two count charge bothering on land scam and obtaining by false pretenses....

Photos: Governor Okorocha presents brand new cars, plot of land and cash to Paralympians

Imo State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha presented brand new Kia Rio saloon cars to the three Imo Rio216 gold medalists along side their coaches on Thursday, September 29th at the Govt House.

Presenting the cars to the five beneficiaries and a check of N1 million each on behalf of the governor, the Chief of Staff, Government House Owerri, Hon. Ugwumba Uche Nwosu said that the presentation is in fulfillment of the governor's promise to the Paralympic medalists of Imo origin who represented Nigeria. ..

Two Nurses, Awaji-Owa Ntendeng Hebron & Nwikina Felicia Kidnapped By Unknown Gunmen In Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Rivers State.

Unknown gunmen Thursday abducted two nurses Mr. Awaji-Owa Ntendeng Hebron and Mrs Nwikina Felicia who were under the employment Erama General Hospital in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local government area of Rivers State...

Militants blow up another NPDC facility in Unenurhie-Evwreni delivery line, ughelli,Delta

Militants under the aegis Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate NDJM, today claimed responsibility for the attack of another Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC delivery line in Delta State. The militants claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement released today by its self styled Gen Aldo Agbalaja. The statement in part reads;...

Nigerian Soldier, Celestine Nwabueze recounts how a child was born in the heat of an impending Boko Haram attack

Nigerian soldier, Celestine Nwabueze (pictured), revealed via Social Media how he assisted a woman who gave birth in the heat of an impending attack by Boko Haram. Sharing photos of the baby, he also revealed that the woman, out of gratitude, wanted to name the child after him.

"This is where I respect women so much. This child was born at my back when those idiots wanted to attack the villagers...

See Photos: National Assembly staff seal Abdulmumin Jibrin's office

National Assembly staff and security operatives today sealed off the office of sacked chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, who was suspended for 180 sitting days and also barred him from positions of authority in the House till the end of the 8th assembly....

Federal Government Declares Oct. 3 Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 3 a Public Holiday to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary...

See Photos: Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's £15million private jet crashes at El Prat airport in Barcelona

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo's £15 million private jet crashed while trying to land in Barcelona on Monday evening. 

The plane, a Gulfstream G200 which he bought last year, is sometimes rented out to private clients or companies. 

The crash happened at El Prat airport...

Chei !! Woman Stripped Unclad And Beaten In Public Over Wichcraft Allegation In Owevwe, Delta. [Photos]

A woman was stripped unclad and beaten mercilessly by residents of Owevwe in Delta state -after being nabbed over witchcraft allegations. 

According to an online report, Mrs Janet Ugbaga, who comes from Agbarha town, made some "shocking revelations" after receiving treatment due to the hot beating she received...

#EdoDecides : APC Candidate, Godwin Obaseki Wins Edo Governorship Election

Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) party candidate in the gubernatorial election in Edo State, has won the contest in the two-way race with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winning most of the votes. Pastor Ize-Iyamu of the PDP came second in the votes collated and announced by INEC...

Photos: Overloaded Container Truck Crashes At Iyana-Iba Bus Stop In Lagos

An overloaded container truck fell this morning at Iyana-Iba bus stop in Lagos. The incident was said to have caused a heavy traffic gridlock before arrival of the police and emergency officials ho cleared the highway...

#EdoDecides; Hoodlums Storm Polling Units, Injure Party Agents Over Election Materials

No fewer than four persons sustained injuries at Ogharra Primary School, Jattu, during the Edo State governorship election, while a ballot box and card reader were snatched at separate developments at Sabongidda Ora and Ibillo respectively....

Ritu Ahuja Kills Her Baby Daughter So She Could 'take Care Of Her Sick Son In Jabalpur, India

A mother in India has been jailed for life after killing her six-month-old daughter so she could pay more attention to her sick son....

#EdoDecides : Photos From The INEC Collation Center In Edo As Citizens Await Official Election Result

Things have been put in place at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Collation Center in Edo state as Nigerians await announcement of results of the governorship elections. ...

Man With Severe Facial Deformities, Xia Yuanhai Hopes For Life Saving Surgery ( Photos)

The family of a man with severe deformities is hoping he can undergo life-changing facial surgery. Xia Yuanhai, 53, who lives in Laotu village in Chongqing, southwestern China, has facial hyperplasia – excessive tissue enlargement....

Customs Officers Shoot Lagos Residents While Chasing Smuggler At Sycamore Junction, Ajara Topa Area Of Badagry (Photo)

There was confusion at Sycamore Junction, Ajara Topa area of Badagry, Lagos State, after some customs officers allegedly opened fire on some residents....

Baby Born In Magura, Bangladesh With A Rare Skin Condition That Makes Him Look 80-Year Old (Photos)

A baby boy who looks like an 80-year-old man actually has a rare condition which causes him to age quickly...

Banker Sanjay Nijhawan Knifed Wife, Sonita To Death With 124 Blows After She Asked For Divorce

A banker killed his wife by stabbing her 124 times with a knife and an axe, a jury has heard...

Police IRT Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers Of Oshorun Heritage Estate, Isheri Landlords

The Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team ,IRT has arrested two suspected members of the kidnap gang that abducted four residents of Oshorun Heritage Estate, in Isheri North area of Lagos, a fortnight ago..

Soldier Tijani a.k.a TJ, Who Went Missing In Borno For Over A Year Has Been Confirmed Dead. Photos

A soldier who went missing while fighting Boko Haram insurgents at Gudunbale area of Borno state -has been reportedly confirmed dead by the Nigerian army. ...

#EdoDecides #EdoElection : Heavy Security Presence At INEC Headquarters (Photos)

There is a heavy security presence at the INEC Headquarters in Edo state, as the materials from local government wards arrive the electoral commission for collation. At INEC Headquarters, stage is set for results announcement....