Former Super Eagles player, Efe Sodje and his brothers charged with fraud in the UK (photos)

Former Nigerian Super Eagles World Cup star, Efetobore Sodje and his brothers have been charged with fraud offences after an investigation by the National Crime Agency, UK.

Efetobore Sodje, 34, Bright Sodje, 50, Samuel Sodje, 37, and Stephen Sodje, 42, were charged with fraudulent trading on Friday 21 October and bailed until 14 November 2016, when they will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court.

Niger Delta Avengers blow up Chevron Escravos export pipeline in Delta

Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) today destroyed a Chevron offshore export pipeline at Escravos, Warri South-West LGA in Delta State. The militant group which operates from the Niger Delta region, said the attack on the oil company’s pipeline is to further warn all IOCs’ that they shouldn't repair damaged pipelines until they negotiate/dialogue with the people of Niger Delta

'I believe we're winning in polls, don't believe the media' - Donald Trump

Donald Trump  on Monday told a crowd of supporters in Florida that he is in the leading the White House race in polls, telling them to forget reports by the main stream media such as CNN who in a recent poll said Clinton was passing Trump by 5% among likely voters.

"Some great polls have just come out. I believe we're actually winning," Trump said, while slamming the mainstream media.

Judges to declare assets before and after delivering judgment - NJC

As part of efforts to address the alleged corrupt practices of some judges in the judiciary, the National Judicial Council, NJC, yesterday issued a directive to all judges presiding in “sensitive and highly visible trials such as election petition proceedings” to declare their assets before they begin proceedings on such cases and immediately after they give judgement on such cases.

This directive will be reflected in the new code of conduct for judicial officers which is currently being reviewed by a 10-man Judicial Ethics Committee set up by NJC.

Photos from actress Stephanie Linus' son, Maxwell's 1st Birthday Party

On Sunday 23rd October 2016, Stephanie Linus and her husband Idahosa Linus celebrated their son, Maxwell's first birthday. It was a fun-filled day where lots of family members and friends came around to celebrate the joyous occasion. Some of the guests who were present at the event include: Genevieve Nnaji, Nkiru Anumudu & her husband, Tamara Eteimo, Blessing Effiong, Aisha Igbinovia and Valentine Ozigbo - MD of Transcorp Hilton. The kids especially had a lot of fun with Maxwell. More photos after the cut...

Clinton leads Trump by 5 points, 2 weeks to U.S presidential election

Democratic party U.S presidential candidate Hillary Clinton leads the polls by 5 points ahead of republican rival Donald Trump 'in a much tighter race' with two weeks left to the election that'll determine who succeeds Barack Obama at the White House.

Photos of President Buhari's daughter, Fatima and her fiance

Fatima who is president Buhari's second daughter, will be getting married to her fiance, Malam Gimba Yau Kumo (former MD Federal Mortgage Bank) at her father's home in Daura, Katsina state on Friday October 28th.

EFCC denies that Fani-Kayode slumped in their office

EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, has denied claims that former Minister of Aviation and spokesperson to former President Goodkuck Jonathan’s campaign Organisation, Femi Fani- Kayode, slumped at their premises yesterday. Speaking with Vanguard, Uwujaren said there was no truth whatsoever in the report

“There is no truth whatsoever in the dubious and attention-seeking alarm that Fani-Kayode slumped and was revived by EFCC medical personnel. There was nothing like that as the said Fani-kayode and Obanikoro sat together and enjoyed their jokes at the first round of checks of inmates in EFCC custody on Monday night"he said.

NNPC: Sale of petrol at N145 per litre is no longer sustainable

The Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Department of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has said that the sale of petrol at N145 per litre is no longer sustaining due to the current economic recession. Kyari stated this while speaking at the 10th Oil Trading and Logistics Africa Downstream Week in Lagos.

'I don't believe Sambo Dasuki stole $2.2 billion' - GEJ

While responding to questions after his lecture at Oxford University yesterday, Former President Goodluck Jonathan, said he does not believe Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, can "steal" $2.2 billion as he is being accused of by the EFCC. Responding to a question on Dasuki, Jonathan said

“They said the National Security Adviser stole $2.2billion. I don’t believe somebody can just steal $2.2 billion. We bought warships, we bought aircraft, we bought lots of weapons for the army and so on and so forth and you are still saying 2.2 billion, so where did we get the money to buy all those things?

Photos: Tiwa Savage looked fabulous at her 3 Thrones concert

Everyone who attended the concert said she was the best performer of the night. She brought Tunde and Wunmi Obe on stage and sang a love song. See more photos after the cut...

New photos of sick actor Prince James Uche...he really needs our help! He's gone blind

Veteran Nollywood actor Prince James Uche is in a bad spot. He's suffering from renal failure, and is now blind. Sad! He's still in the hospital struggling to live. He needs N2.6million to pay his hospital bill and N11million for kidney transplant and eye surgery in India. He's been in the hospital for over a year and 7 months now.

If you want to help, please send money to: Prince James Uche - WEMA Bank - 0232151677.

Aisha Buhari pictured at Heathrow airport VIP lounge, as she awaited her flight from London for Abuja last night

Mrs Aisha Buhari pictured with Mrs Toyin Saraki and another lady at the British Airways Lounge in Heathrow as she waited for her flight back to Nigeria last night. See more photos after the cut...

Woman sues KFC for $20M over false advertising

A New York grandmother says she spent $20 for a bucket of chicken at Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) last summer and was disappointed when she didn't get what was advertised. She said:
“I came home and said, “Where’s the chicken?’ ” Anna Wurtzburger said.  “I thought I was going to have a couple of meals.” She claimed that KFC's advert showed a “bucket that’s overflowing with chicken,” which was what she expected.

President Buhari's daughter, Fatima, set to wed this Friday

One of President Buhari's daughter, Fatima, will be getting married to her fiancé, Gimba Kumo, this Friday October 28th in Katsina state. Congrats to them.

Former FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed arrested by EFCC over N1trn Abuja land swap

The immediate past minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed, was reportedly arrested by EFCC yesterday October 24th. According to Vanguard, he was arrested over suspected multiple criminal breaches, questionable schemes and alleged breaches while in office. His arrest followed a series of petitions filed against him by individuals and group since 2013.

Lady Gaga steps out incutoff denim shorts and knee-high boots

Lady Gaga caused quite a stir when she stepped out in New York on Monday while promoting her new album Joanne. The pop star also stopped by her parents' Italian restaurant wearing a pair of ripped cutoff denim shorts. She has been stepping out like this more often since her engagement with Taylor Kinney ended. See more photos after the cut...

Peter Okoye shows off his abs on stage

He shared these onstage photos on his page and captioned one: "And the ladies love me doin dis! By the way na who six pack help? Make I no lie E help me shao! My Bank Alert get 6 packs😂😊😂😜👍🏾". See another photo after the cut...

Kylie Jenner's sexy pose for Puma spring 2016 campaign

She looks fierce!

Femi Fani-Kayode slumps in EFCC custody: We fear for his Life - Says aide

Read the press statement yesterday...

When Chief Femi Fani-Kayode was rearrested on Friday, 21st of October, 2016, in the premises of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, we raised a number of issues which included that the re-arrest was not only unnecessary but that it was also reckless.

'I once said that I was not elected President of Nigeria to spread poverty, I was elected to generate and spread wealth'- Goodluck Jonathan

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Monday spoke at the Oxford Union, succeeding US Secretary of State, John Kerry, who spoke at the same event in May this year.
Speaking on the theme 'Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship, Dr. Jonathan, whose speech was streamed live, said:

"I once said that I was not elected President of Nigeria to spread poverty, I was elected to generate and spread wealth." 'My belief in this regard is that getting a job or being a worker cannot completely cure the disease of poverty. It is only your own business that can provide such security and give you the financial freedom you need to prosper."

Photos: Amber Rose and her beautiful mum at her birthday party

Amber Rose who turned 33 years old on Oct 21, celebrated her birthday over the weekend. Her  mum, Dorothy Rose, Rob Kardashian, Valentin Chmerkovskiy and a host of others were at the pool party. See more photos after the cut..

Cute new photos of Stephanie Okereke-Linus and son Maxwell

Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus pictured with her cute son, Maxwell Enosata Linus, who turned 1-year-old on Sunday. See more after the cut...

Family runs around to raise N100 million for Obanikoro’s bail

The family and associates of the former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, are intensifying efforts to raise N100 million to release him from the detention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

A source said the family had taken a decision that the former minister would not spend another week in the detention facility of the commission.

Tonto Dikeh-Churchill shares photo with her son

The actress is pictured with her son in new Instagram photo.

Police reportedly recover 19 cars, SUVs from former IG, Solomon Arase

A Special Investigation Panel instituted by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has reportedly recovered 19 police vehicles from former IG, Solomon Arase.

According to Sahara Reporters, some of the vehicles include assorted sedans, Sports Utility Vehicles and pick-up vans.

Presidency insists judges must step down for trial

The Presidency is insisting that two Supreme Court Justices and four others must step aside ahead of their trial for alleged corruption, The Nation learnt last night.

It also faulted Chief Justice Mahmud Mohammed’s claim that the Judiciary had issues with the Department of State Services (DSS), not the Federal Government.

Photos: Janet Jackson steps out fully covered up with her husband Wissam Al Mana in London

Looks like she truly converted to Islam when she got married in 2012. The singer was spotted in London all covered up as she stepped out with her Qatari billionaire husband, Wissam Al Manna. They indulged in shopping for children’s clothes at an upmarket boutique before stopping for lunch at a health food restaurant. This is the first time the pair have been spotted publicly together since it was revealed that Jackson was pregnant months ago. She will become a mum for the first time later this year at the age of 50. See more photos after the cut...

Photos & video: Actor Leo Mezie speaks from hospital bed in London, thanks Nollywood and Nigerians

Exactly four months ago, word got out that the good-looking Nollywood actor, Leo Mezie, was down with kidney related disease. The news of his ailment was broken barely a month after popular music producer, OJB Jezreel, passed on. The latter died three years after he underwent a kidney transplant.

Leo shared his account details and welcomed contributions towards treating his ailment and his colleagues rallied round to raise the N10 million he needed to undergo a kidney transplant. But they were only able to raise N1.2m one month, a far cry for the total sum required.

Ngozi-Okonjo Iweala appointed board member of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Former Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed a member of the international advisory panel of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral Development bank set up on December 25, 2015, with an initial capital of $100billion, one million shares and an initial paid-up capital of $20 billion.