2015 Ballon d'or: FIFA Releases Final 3 Man Shortlist

FIFA has announced the 3 man shortlist to contest the 2015 Ballon d'Or competition after the shortlist was whittled down from 23 names to just three.

Faleke Stirs Controversy, Vows To Defend Governorship Mandate

The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the inconclusive Kogi State governorship election, James Abiodun Faleke,on Monday, picked Muhammedu, the son of late Prince Abubakar Audu, as his running mate.

Prophet In Trouble For Failing To Resurrect Abubakar Audu

There was a glimmer of hope and anxiety earlier today as rumours of Audu abubakar's resurrection  began to spread with news from various angles that he had been brought back to life by a Prophet.

Kogi Election: Tension As Result Sheets Go Missing,Soldiers Lock Down Polling Unit

 As the people of Kogi throng out to elect a new governor today,Saturday,some cases of irregularities have been reported giving room to tension and uncertainty among the residents.

EFCC Arrests Former Perm Sec Over Missing N500m Sure-P Fund

The immediate past Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Nkechi Ejele, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,in Abuja over her role in the misapplication of N500 million Sure-P cash meant for the ministry.

Lai Mohammed Condemns NTA, FRCN, NAN Over Lack Of Credibility

Nigeria's newly installed Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday lashed out at the Federal Government-owned media organizations and accused them of playing second fiddle.

BREAKING: Paris Attacks Ring Leader KILLED

The Suspected mastermind behind the bloody Paris attacks,Abdelhamid Abaaoud, is reportedly dead.

FG Bans Importation Of Small Generators

The Nigeria Customs Service recently made an announcement that the Federal Government has imposed a ban on the importation of small generators  popularly known as "I  beta pass my neighbor".

Court Of Appeal Sacks Taraba PDP Senator

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, suffered yet another defeat in Taraba State as the Court of Appeal sitting in Adamawa state capital, Yola upheld a tribunal’s ruling, sacking Bashir Marafa as senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District.

TSA Fraud Saga: Fayose's Aide Blasts Lai Mohammed

Special Assistant to the Ekiti State Governor on Public Communications and new Media,Lere Olayinka in reaction to the Lai Mohammed statement in which Ekiti state governor,Ayo Fayose and others who criticised President Muhammadu Buhari's Treasure Single Account,TSA were chided and asked to  get a lesson in elementary arithmetric. 

I Am Hiv Positive-Famous Hollywood Actor Makes Shocking Revelation

Hollywood actor, Carlos Irwin Estevez popularly known by the stage name,Charlie Sheen has finally broken the silence about his health status and why he had remained silent about it for years despite the controversies surrounding it and increasing speculation. 

Siasia's Mother KIDNAPPED

 Madam Ogere Siasia, the mother of Nigeria U-23 dream team, Samson Siasia, has been kidnapped.

The aged woman was reportedly kidnapped from her house in Odoni village, Saghama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in the early hours of the day when most of the residents were asleep.

Senators Boycott Saraki's Facebook Training

The 109 Senators expected to attend the  Facebook training organised by the office of the Senate President,Bukola Saraki refused to show up for the event held at the Senate conference Hall 301.

BREAKING: Paris Attack Top Suspect ARRESTED

According to Belgian TV report, one of the suspected terrorists connected with the Friday night Paris attack, Abdelsam Salah, has been arrested in police raids by Belgian police.

Angry Fayose Blasts FG,Shuns TSA Meeting

Ekiti state governor,Ayodele Fayose has said he will not attend the meeting the Federal Government will hold with State governors on the Treasury Single Account (TSA). 

He pointed out categorically that the Ekiti State government was not interested in the TSA policy, which he stated was a fraud against Nigerians.

2016 Budget Breakdown Will Be Publicised- Senate

Nigeria's senate President,Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Sunday has promised Nigerians the National Assembly would make public the details of the 2016 budget breakdown.

This is revealed in a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the President of the Senate on Social Media, Mr Bamikole Omishore, and made available to the Press in Abuja.

BREAKING:DSS Arrests Wanted Boko Haram Kingpin

One of the 100 suspected Boko Haram terrorists has just been arrested by security agencies in Maiduguri, Borno state capital.

Paris Horror Update: Identities Of Attackers Revealed

According to latest reports, at least 127 people are dead and 180 injured,(80 of them critical) in was is tagged as the deadliest violence ever experienced in France since World War II.

Teenage Hawker Plunges To Death Over Arrest

A teenage hawker in Abuja on Friday lost his life in an attempt to avoid being arrested by officials of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board,AEPB.

Bomb Alert:Germany Football Team Evacuate Hotel

According to a report by German newspaper "Express", the team's general manager ,Oliver Bierhoff confirmed said the team were forced to evacuate Hotel Molitor in France due to an anonymous bomb threat.

EXPOSED:Gabonese President Ali Bongo An Adopted Nigerian

President Ali Bongo of Gabon is in danger of losing his wealth and a ban from contesting for the country's 2016 election over the discovery he is a Nigerian of Ibo descent and  not a Gabonese-born citizen as his birth certificate claims.

Court Rescues Dasuki,Orders DSS To Release Him

The Department of state services ,DSS ,has been ordered to allow Ex- National security adviser,Retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki to travel abroad for medical treatment.

Hong Kong Billionaire Breaks Diamond Record For Daughter

A Hong Kong business tycoon,Joseph Lau recently bought a 12.03-carat diamond dubbed “Blue Moon” for his 7-year old  daughter with a record 375 million HK dollars (48.39 million U.S. dollars), at an auction.

Ranked by Forbes Forbes rich list as the 114th richest man in the world and 6th richest in Hong kong,the 64 year old billionaire with net worth estimated at #6.5billion  bought the gem at a Sotheby’s auction and renamed it “The Blue Moon of Josephine” after his seven-year-old daughter.

According to local reports,the sale came the day after he spent 28.5 million U.S. dollars on a rare 16.08-carat pink diamond, which he named “Sweet Josephine.”

A Hong Kong-based spokeswoman for Lau confirmed the two purchases. “The first was the pink one ‘Sweet Josephine’ and the second one was the ‘Blue Moon of Josephine’,” she stated.

David Bennett, head of Sotheby’s international jewellery division, said the “Blue Moon” sale broke several records, making the gemstone “the most expensive diamond, regardless of colour, and the most expensive jewel ever sold at auction.”

The jewel, set in a ring, was sold for 48.6 million Swiss francs (48.38 million U.S. dollars), including fees, with a starting bid of 43.2 million Swiss francs The diamond also set a new record of more than $4 million per carat, capping the daylong high-end jewelry sale that gulped roughly $140 million.

Charles Taylor's Death: Uk Govt. Denies Rumour

•Charles Taylor, not dead says UK government

Former Liberia President and jailed war criminal, Charles Taylor is not dead,the Uk Government announced. This is contrary to rumours of his death circulating on social media, the UK’s Ministry of Justice told the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC.

B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G: Supreme Court Suspends Saraki's Trial

Senate President,Bukola Saraki's 13 count criminal charge took another twist this Morning at the supreme court as the apex court in its ruling directed the Code of Conduct tribunal,CCT to suspend the trial pending the ,time it is able to hear and determine the substantive appeal Saraki lodged before it.

Saraki's Absence Causes Confusion,Senators Defy Ekweremadu

Two senators of the All Progressives Congress Senators, Ahmed Lawan and George Akume, staged a walk out during plenary session at the Senate today.

Buhari Finally Unveils Ministerial Portfolios,Fashola Holds Power (See Full List)

After much speculations, Nigeria's President, Muhammad Buhari has finally sworn in all 37 ministers he appointed recently. The ministerial inauguration took place,Wednesday at the Presidential villa.

Ministerial Inauguration:Buhari Rejects Power Minister

As Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari inaugurates his ministers today (Wednesday),the exclusion of the ministry of power shouldn't come as a shock to Nigerians as there will be no minister of power in the cabinet.

Siasia Release U-23 Nations Cup Squad (See Full List)

Head coach of Nigeria's U-23 Male football team, Samson Siasia has released the list of 23 Players to represent the country in the forthcoming  U-23 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. 

B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G: Buhari DISMISSES 17 Permanent Secretaries

Nigeria's President,Muhammadu Buhari,Tuesday ordered the mass retirement of permanent secretaries.

DRAMA in House Of Reps As Members Exchange Slaps

Drama unfolded on the floor of the  house of representatives on Tuesday when two members of the house got involved in an argument that led to a brawl.

Ex-Governor Secures N100m Bail Over Alleged N3.1bn Fraud

Former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam was this morning docked before the federal high court sitting in Abuja by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC over a nine-count criminal charge bordering on alleged money laundering.

Biafra Protesters Shut Down Port Harcourt

Members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra,IPOB, this morning defied police restrictions and Governor Nyesom Wike's ban as they once again, marched out in thousands onto the major roads of Port Harcourt, in yet another massive protest.

South East Govs. To Meet Over Biafra

The ongoing protests and uneasiness in the South East by Pro-Biafra activists has prompted Governors from the region to plan a meeting with the top ranked Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo aimed at bringing a solution to the issue before it becomes uncontrollable.

Election Nullification Not Enough,PUNISH Offenders: Buhari Orders Tribunals

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday opted for the review of the nation’s justice administration of electoral tribunals as one of the best ways of ensuring free and fair elections in the country.

B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G: Orubebe Docked Over false Assets Delaration,N70 Million Naira Bribe

Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe was on Monday in Abuja,arraigned by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over alleged four count charge of false declaration of assets and acceptance of about N70million bribe.

Buhari, APC To Face Court Action Over N5,000 Stipend

The South East Progressives Assembly, SEPA, a group based in Abia state has threatened court action against President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruing All Progressives Congress, APC, over the inability of the Federal Government to commence the payment of the monthly Five Thousand Naira (N5,000 stipend) to unemployed Nigerian youths.

BREAKING: Tribunal Kicks Out Taraba State Governor

Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku has been sacked by the Taraba State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja.  

REVEALED:Why Our Refineries Don't Work

Former manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,NNPC, Barrister Paul Ajetunmobi, has explained why the nation’s refineries are in a pitiable state.

$31m Theft Probe: Igbinedion Breaks Silence

Former governor of Edo state, Lucky Igbinedion has lashed out at Governor Adams Oshiomhole  over allegations that he (Igbinedion) diverted $31 million budgeted cement factory in the state during his administration.

Gov. Wike Sacks Media Adviser

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, Friday morning, dismissed his  Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Opunabo Inko-Tariah.

Stop Your Annoying Lamentations,RESIGN Now- PDP Blasts Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari over his administration policies urging him to resign as the country’s President for admitting that the nation is broke.

Don't Waste Nigeria's Resources- Buhari Warns Amaechi,Fashola,Others

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has warned his ministers-designate against squandering the nation’s resources as soon as they assume office but to utilise them appropriately.

B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G:CCT REJECTS Saraki's Application,Defense Counsel Quits

The Code of Conduct Tribunal,CCT, on Thursday insisted on moving ahead with the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki.

Release Our Members Or Prepare For Trouble: MASSOB Threatens Nigerian Army

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) has given the Nigerian military a deadline 48 hours to release its detained members.

Tony Nwodo, the regional administrator for Nnewi South Local government area, Onitsha gave this ultimatum on behalf of the group.

Buhari Requests $200m Loan To Develop Lagos

The Senate in its sitting on Tuesday received a letter from Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, seeking its approval for $200 million loan for Lagos state development policy II.

I AM SORRY-Gov. Fayose Begs Ekiti Teachers

Ekiti State governor ,Ayodele Fayose has apologised to Primary school teachers in Ekiti state over the mix-up in the payment of their September salary. He claimed responsibility with the promise to resolve the issue immediately.

Buhari, Jonathan Hold Secret Meeting

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Monday afternoon was hosted by President Muhamadu Buhari at the new banquet hall of the Presidential building, Abuja.   

We Are In TROUBLE...Fayose Raises Alarm Over Economy

Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has lamented that the Nigerian is grinding to a halt with the current economic situation encroaching the country.

Why EFCC,ICPC Can't Prosecute Corrupt Politicians- Chief Justice

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed,recently made a statement explaining the reason for the failure of the nation’s anti-graft agency to ‘successfully’ prosecute high profile corruption cases.

EXPOSED- Buhari's Ministerial Portfolios

An unconfirmed social media post emanating from APC New Alerts just passed an information that President Muhammadu Buhari may have assigned portfolios to some of the minister-designates.