Photos: EFCC seizes N948m aircraft allegedly belonging to former Borno governor Ali Modu Sheriff

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has impounded a N948million aircraft allegedly belonging to former Borno State governor and PDP factional chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff.
According to The Nation, the aircraft was seized on Monday at the Maiduguri International Airport along with two other private jets under surveillance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

Nigerian man insults Michelle Obama, for not having a male child

US President, Barrack Obama's wife, Michelle turned 53-year-old yesterday, and she shared a photo of herself posing happily with their family dogs. Apparently, a Nigerian man felt the need to remind her that she doesn't have any male child, even though she has two beautiful daughters, and insulted her for this. See what he wrote after the cut...

'God is alive' - Man exclaims, after his mom survived a terrible accident with injuries

A Twitter user shared these photos of the damaged vehicle his mother escaped from after an accident. According to him, she just had a little scratch and was uninjured. See more photos after the cut...

Yaya Toure rejects £430,000 a week salary offer from Chinese club to stay at Man City

33 year old Ivory Coast international, Yaya Toure has rejected a mammoth £430,000 a week salary from Jiangsu Suning in the Chinese Super League to remain at the EPL with Manchester City.

He was first contacted last summer, but rejected the Chinese club's offer and has now rejected their offer this January too.

Photos: Controversial South African pastor makes church members drink engine oil

Not again! A controversial South African prophet known as “Prophet Theo Bongani Maseko” of the “Breath of Christ Ministries”, made his church members drink engine oil. The photos were posted on the 16th of Jaunary with caption

The fullness of Christ is in this bottle. Healing and strange deliverance #Mark16:17 -18.

Memo to Bobrisky? 'The thunder that will fire those men applying make-up on their faces' - Angela Okorie warns Nigerian Men

The Nollywood actress has a warning for Nigerian men who apply makeup to impress others on social media. According to the actress, who people feel was trying to throw shade at Bobrisky,

"These days u see a man applying make up on his face just for girls on Ig. The thunder wey go fire u dey come from North."

Photo: Police arrest man for domestic violence and denying his wife sex for 2 years

A 41-year old bank staff, Raymond Olisa Okani has been arrested and charged before a Lagos court for allegedly battering his wife, Nkiruka, 36, after denying her sex as punishment for two years in Lagos State, Pmexpress reports.

The incident happened at 511 Road, Gowon Estate in Egbeda, Lagos where they reside. His arrest and arraignment followed a petition to the police by a human right group who had tried every means to settle the matter but instead it was getting worse due to the man’s constant assault on Nkiruka.

New photos of Zahra Buhari-Indimi as she strikes a pose with her inlaws

President Buhari's daughter, Zahra Buhari-Indimi, pictured with her new family members, during her brother-in-law, Mustapha's wedding reception in Maiduguri, Borno state. Another photo after the cut...

Chika Ike shows off her natural hair, says 'It's all mine'

Nollywood actress Chika Ike who is used to wearing weaves, showed off her hair writing ''It's all mine'....

Central Bank of Nigeria bars banks from virtual currency transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued a statement barring banks in the country from doing any transaction using Bitcoin or any other kind of virtual currency. A virtual currency or virtual money is a type of unregulated, digital money, which is issued and usually controlled by its developers, and used and accepted among the members of a specific virtual community.

Photos: Policeman pictured sitting on his gun while riding a motorcycle

This was shared by a eyewitness, Friday Nwagwu, on twitter ‏@fridayfilmboy1. Pictured is a policeman supposedly sitting directly on his gun as he waits in traffic. The caption read: "@PoliceNG Please how important is a police officers gun. He's seating on his gun while in traffic!"

Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh's term extended by parliament

The Gambia's parliament has extended President Yahya Jammeh's term, which is due to end on tomorrow, following his defeat in elections, by 90 days.  It also approved his decision to declare a 90-day state of emergency in the tiny West African state.

Regional leaders have threatened to use military force to oust Mr Jammeh if he refuses to hand power to President-elect Adama Barrow on Thursday.

Former US President, George H.W. Bush hospitalized for shortness of breath

According to the Houston Chronicle and Houston TV station, former US president George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized. Bush's chief of staff, Jean Becker, says he was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital after falling ill but he's "doing fine."

Bush, who served a single-term as President from 1988 to 1992, was not expected to attend the inauguration of the 45th President, Donald J. Trump, in Washington on Friday due to health concerns.

Photo: Staff of Total Nigeria accused of abusing his wife of ten years

According to Facebook user, Beks Asu who shared the photos, a staff of Total Plc, Port Harcourt, who has been married to his wife, Preye for 10 years and have 3 children inflicted the wounds above on her. He revealed that, the woman has been a victim of domestic violence more than a dozen times. He wrote;

"Fellow Nigerians , see how a staff of Total Nigeria in Port Harcourt brutalized his wife Preye, a staff of Federal Airport Authority also in Portharcourt. The 10 year old marriage is blessed with 3 kids and Preye has been a victim of domestic violence over a dozen times."

Former VP Atiku and Governor Ganduje's daughters at Mustapha and Fatima Indimi's wedding (photos)

Rukaya Atiku Abubakar and Fatima Ganduje looked gorgeous at the wedding of Mustapha and Fatima Indimi held over the weekend in Maiduguri. Another photo after the cut.

Photos: Woman burns little daughter's hand in horrific attempt to stop her from sucking finger

Facebook user Enemuo Nneka, who posted the photos didn't disclose when or where the incident happened. She wrote.

"What a mother did to her daughter all because she wants to stop her from sucking her finger,is that not madness of d highest order?people shud pls desist from listening to advice of frienemies dat pretends to be friends,hearts of man d bible said is desperately wicked,u dont know if she harbors ill-feelings for u yet pretends to be a gud friend,it was her friend DAT adviced her to do such now see d result"

Comedian Michael Blackson blasts transgender model Sidney Starr for sliding into his DM and offering to dance for him

This is serious!.

Army is offering N500K cash reward for any information on suicide bombers

The Nigerian Army is offering N500,000 to anyone who has any information regarding the suicide bombers who attacked recently. They have several numbers you can call to if you have any useful information. See the numbers after the cut...

Eugene Cernan, the last human to walk on the moon, dies at 82

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  on Monday confirmed on Twitter that retired astronaut, Eugene Cernan, who was the last man to set foot on the moon has died at the age of 82.

'We are saddened by the loss of retired NASA astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon'.

Throwback picture of Beyonce and her sister Solange

They shared the photo with interview magazine, which will be featured in their February edition.

Photos: Remains of IDP camp accidentally bombed by Nigerian Military in Borno

 Such an unfortunate incident. At least 120 people were wounded and 52 killed yesterday in an accidental bombing by the Nigerian Army on a camp for the Internally displaced people in Rann, Borno State. See more photos after the cut..

Coco Austin still having a great time with her daughter at the beach in Miami

Coco Austin who is on vacation in Miami, Florida, with her baby daughter Chanel and husband Ice-T was seen on Tuesday spending another lovely day at the beach with her daughter. She wore matching swimsuits with her 13-month-old daughter. See more photos after the cut...

Pregnant singer, Ciara steps out in mini dress for breakfast date with husband Russell Wilson

Ciara was glowing as she stepped out with her husband, Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson, in Beverly hills on Tuesday. The heavily pregnant singer who is reportedly in her 3rd trimester enjoyed a breakfast date at the upscale Montage Hotel. See another photo after the cut...

Zahra Buhari-Indimi poses with husband and sister-in-law, Ruky

Lovely!

Pres. Buhari regrets accidental bombing, condoles with families of the dead

President Muhammadu Buhari has received with deep sadness and regret, the accidental bombing of a civilian community in Rann, Borno State, by the Nigerian Air Force, engaged in the final phase of mopping up insurgents in the North-east.

At least 120 people were wounded and 52 killed in the aerial bombing including ten humanitarian Aid workers with Red Cross and MSF International.

Singer Rita Ora celebrates 11million Instagram followers with sexy photo

American singer, Rita Ora hit 11million followers on Instagram and she decided to celebrate it with a sexy photo. She captioned it, 'This is for all 11M of you! Thank you so much! I have so much in store for you this year! Bring on 2017'.

Boko Haram: Nigerian fighter jet accidentally kills over 50 civilians & humanitarian aid workers in Borno State

The Nigerian military on Tuesday said a fighter jet accidentally shot some civilians and humanitarian aid workers during an operation in Kala Balge, Borno State.

The Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor, who disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Maiduguri, said soldiers got information of movement of Boko Haram members and deployed ground troops and air cover to tackle the terrorists.

Check out the requirements this Nigerian man wants in a woman

A Facebook User Ejike Igbokwe, says he wants to get married this year, but what he required in a woman is kinda hilarious. He shared the post on his Facebook page, asking women who feel they posses the necessary requirements listed, to apply. See the full list after the cut...

Singer Terry G shares new photos from the streets of New York

Like we said last week, it's Terry G's first time in New York and he seems to be having a great time! See more photos after the cut...

Gambian president declares state of emergency

The political crisis in The Gambia took a different turn yesterday when the incumbent president, Yahya Jammeh, declared a state of emergency in the country.

According to a statement by the country's parliament, the state of emergency took effect from yesterday January 17th and will continue until April 17th this year. He is meant to hand over to his successor, Adama Barrow, tomorrow January 19th but it looks like he won't.