'21,780 teachers failed primary four exams in Kaduna state' - Governor Nasir el-Rufai

The Kaduna State government has disclosed that about 21,780 out of 33,000 teachers failed the primary four exams they set out to test their knowledge and competence.

This was made known by the state Governor Nasir el-Rufai while announcing recruitment plans when he received a World Bank’s delegation in Kaduna on Monday.

Egyptian president awards $85,000 bonus to each national team player for qualifying for Russia 2018

Egypt is still in a joyous mood following their qualification this weekend for next year's world cup in Russia, their first in almost 27 years.

Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has now given a bonus of $85,000 (£65,000) to each of the players who clinched a place at the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia.

President Muhammadu Buhari all smiles in new photo with his wife Aisha

The photo was taken hours after she called for the probe into the state house hospital's budgetary allocation yesterday October 9th.

Miss BumBum pageant rocked by scandal as 6 contestants are accused of cheating

The popular Brazilian competition, Miss Bumbum, has been rocked by scandal after six contestants were accused of cheating by using Robots, an online software to influence their votes.

Organisers confirmed on Monday that six finalists out the 15 well-endowed curvy contestants have docked 40,000 votes each "for the use of or attempted use of robots to interfere with the public vote."

Nigerian football player, Ahmed Musa opens filling station in Kano

On Sunday, Nigerian Footballer and Leicester City striker, Ahmed Musa opened his filling station Myca-7 in Kano.

Musa who already owns a Myca sports and fitness center in Kano is pictured here at his newly opened filling station.

Nigerians react to Aisha Buhari's call for probe of the N3.2 biliion state house hospital budgetary allocation

Nigerians have been reacting to Aisha Buhari's call for a probe of the state house hospital's N3.2 billion budgetary allocation after recently discovering that the hospital lacked basic items such as a syringe. Some Nigerians actually applauded her for being blunt despite the fact that her husband is a sitting president.

Two Policemen and One Naval officer arrested for attempted kidnap of a 5-year-old boy

Two serving policemen alongside a naval personnel and three other suspects have been arrested for attempting to kidnap a five-year-old boy at Ayangba, Kogi state and they were among 18 kidnap and armed robbery suspects paraded before journalists at the Kogi state Police Command on Monday. 

Ali Janga, the state’s Commissioner of Police at the parade in Lokoja, identified the policemen as Cpl Suleiman Isiaka and Cpl Ibrahim James while the naval personnel was Ordinary Seaman Bature Habila of the Western Naval Command. 

Video of Aisha Buhari lamenting about the poor state of the villa hospital despite N3.2 billion budgetary allocation

Yesterday wife of President Aisha Buhari, called for the probe of how the N3.2 billion budgetary allocation for the state house hospital has been spent. According to her, she recently fell ill and was to use the hospital meant for all the people living in the villa but was shocked at the state of affairs there. According to her, the hospital lacked basic items such as a syringe.

Iceland becomes the smallest nation to qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup

On Monday, Iceland qualified for their first-ever FIFA World Cup and with a population of just 330,000 people, they'll become the least populous country to compete at the global finals. 

They secured their World Cup spot with a 2-0 win over Kosovo in Reykjavik, rounding off a memorable campaign that has seen them edge out the likes of Croatia, Ukraine and Turkey.

Fani Kayode reacts to NNPC's GMD, Maikanti Baru's reply to Ibe Kachikwu

Yesterday, NNPC Boss, Maikanti Baru, reacted to the petition written by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, against him, to President Buhari. Kachikwu had accused Baru of insubordination and awarding contracts without his approval. In a statement released yesterday, Maikanti said he is not under any law to seek approval from Kachikwu before awarding any contract. Read here.

FFK took to his twitter handle to react to Baru's statement.

American rapper Kodak Black indicted for alleged rape of teenage girl

20 year old rapper, Kodak Black has been indicted by a grand jury in South Carolina for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl in February 2016.

Kodak Black whose real name is Dieuson Octave, was on Monday, indicted by a grand jury in Florence County, of first-degree criminal sexual assault, according to TMZ.

"President Buhari's choice of sex worker styled Muslim lady for Deputy CBN post is a great disservice to Muslims" - Islamic fundamentalists condemn Aisha Ahmad's dressing

Some angry Islamic fundamentalists on social media have condemned the appointment of Mrs Aisha Ahmad as Deputy CBN governor. This is not because she isn't qualified for the post but according to them, her dressing doesn't represent that of Muslims.

There are so many posts on Facebook about her appointment but this particular one is by one Abubukar Usman Almajiri

'I have power to stop the rain and heal the sick' - Oluwo of Iwoland says

Flamboyant king, the Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi held the second year anniversary of his ascension to the throne and marked his 50th birthday on Saturday October 7, 2017 and he spoke with PREMIUM TIMES in an interview where he revealed how powerful he is as a monarch, saying he can cause the rain to stop and heal people of sickness and afflictions.

Photos: Man arrested for raping his stepdaughter he 'kept prisoner for 19 years'

A man accused of marrying his stepdaughter when she was only 12-years-old, then holding her prisoner and repeatedly raping her for 19-years and having nine children by her, has been arrested in Mexico and extradited to the US.

Henri Michele Piette, 62, has been charged with first-degree rape and other offences by authorities in Oklahoma after his step-daughter, Rosalynn McGinnis, now 33, made her way to the US embassy in Mexico and reported the atrocities done to her by Piette.

Omawumi is stunning in new photo

The singer looks gorgeous in her signature afro hairdo..

Newlyweds, nursing mother among those killed in Rivers State (graphic photos)

As earlier reported,  unconfirmed number of persons were killed in an attack carried out by unknown gunmen in Mgbosimiri Agip axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State on the early hours of Monday, October 9. Read here

Beyonce slays in new photos alongside Jay Z

Singer Beyonce looks like a million bucks in new photos she shared online and so does her husband Jay Z who is seen with her. More photos below..

"Believe me, I went through pains" - Nigerian lady all smiles despite losing left arm in accident

Facebook user, Olivia Malachi lost her arm in an accident but didn't lose her smile. She is indeed a super woman! See more photos below..

Nigerian actress Juliet Okeke praises God for the life of her brother who survived the gas station explosion in Ghana

Seven people were reported dead, while over 35 others were injured in a tanker explosion at a gas station in  Accra, Ghana on Saturday. Nollywood actress Juliet Okeke has now revealed that her brother was one of the casualties, but he survived. In a post on Instagram, she wrote;

Actress Mercy Aigbe stunning in new photo

Beautiful woman.

Photos: EFCC arraigns two for N7.3 billion oil fraud

The EFCC, Lagos zonal office, on Monday, October 9th, arraigned the duo of Ogbor Elliot, Managing Director, Danium Energy Services Limited, and Godwin Okoronkwo, Managing Director, Petrosol Energy Limited, before Justice O. Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on a 10-count charge bordering on obtaining under false pretense, conspiracy and forgery to the tune of N7, 300,000,000(Seven Billion, Three Million Naira).

Fifteen Kebbi state worshipers drown in River Niger

Fifteen people have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap that occurred in the River Niger at Yauri area of Kebbi State.

The Area Manger, National Inland Waterways Authority in charge of Yauri, Malam Bissallah Abubakar confirmed the incident to Daily Trust,  said 19 of the victims of the boat mishap were rescued from the water while four others were still missing.

Photos: Physically disabled Nigerian woman and her man wed

A Nigerian Facebook user posted the couple's wedding photos and wrote:

"Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning...who says you wouldn't get married ?

Man who raped and impregnated 12 year old girl awarded joint custody of the baby she gave birth to

A Michigan woman who was raped when she was only 12 years old by a then 18-year-old man, Christopher Mirasolo, who held her captive for days and repeatedly raped her, now faces the prospect of sharing joint custody with her evil rapist.

Last week, a Michigan judge decreed that Mirasolo who is now 27, should have joint custody of the victim's son which she conceived from the rape.

One kidnapper killed, another arrested in Cross River State as police rescue woman 5 days after abduction

The Cross River State Police rescued one Mrs. Comfort Bassey, five days after she was kidnapped on Monday, October 2, in Calabar.

Operatives of the newly formed Anti-Kidnapping and Cultism squad of the Police Commissioner, CP Hafiz Inuwa tracked the suspected kidnappers to Akpap – Okoyong village of Odukpani local government area.

Actress Tia Mowry and husband Cory stun in ankara

Lovely.

Nigerian man tied to pole and brutally beaten in India over alleged theft (photos/video)

A shocking video of a Nigerian student being thrashed in Malviya Nagar, India for allegedly committing theft, has gone viral.

The video clip shows the student simply identified as Ahmed, tied to a pole and his feet were tied as well. He was flogged with sticks by several goons.

Future's son calls Russell Wilson "papa" and calls his biological father by his stage name "Future"

Future's son, Future Zahir, became Russell Wilson's stepson after Russell and Ciara got married. Now, it seems baby Future sees his stepfather Russell as the father figure in his life.

Videos of Future Zahir with his father and stepfather shows that he refers to his stepfather, Russell as "Papa" and he refers to his father Future as just "Future".

Armed robbers cut barb wires, burglary proof to rob a home in Delta state

Six armed robbers in the early hours of today robbed a home located on Redeem street opposite New Era in Asaba, Delta state. According to Facebook user, Harisson Gwamnishu who shared the photos, the robbers who were unable to open the main gate leading to the compound, cut the barbed wire and jumped inside the compound and went straight to the gateman who they used an Axe on. They then tied him up.  To gain entrance into the house, the robbers also cut the burglary proof. They stole money, laptops, phones and pieces of jewelry.

Thankfully the GRA Police Station was quick to respond to the distress call of the victims.

Photos: Kylie Jenner still hiding her pregnancy

Reality star Kylie Jenner who is reportedly pregnant has neither denied or confirmed her pregnancy, but the young business entrepreneur stepped out in this oversize shirt, fueling the rumours that she is truly pregnant. See another photo below..