Obasanjo can’t stop President Buhari from winning 2019 election - Orji Uzor Kalu

Orji Uzor Kalu, the former Governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, has expressed confidence that President Buhari will win the 2019 presidential election if he re-contests despite the series of attacks from former President Olusegun Obasanjo and others. 

Kalu said this in an interview with journalists in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Friday, after his peace and advocacy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

Commercial bus driver, 40 allegedly defiles a 7-year-old girl, leaves her bladder damaged in Lagos state

A 40-year-old commercial bus driver has been accused of defiling a 7-year-old girl, who he calls 'my wife' and damaging her bladder which sees her now urinating constantly on herself. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday at a compound in Ilupeju PalmGroove area, Lagos State.

New Telegraph reported that the victim was always visiting the suspect, Baba Michael who lives with his uncle to play with his four-month-old son. But unknown to her mother, the little girl was sexually violated all that time she went visiting.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa wants FG to include names of present and previous political office-holders in the looters’ list

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has urged the Federal Government to include names of present and previous political office-holders, irrespective of political parties, who looted public funds, in the looters’ list. 

The governor made the call at the inauguration of Episcopal House, Chapel of Resurrection Conference Hall and other residential blocks of the Anglican Communion, on Friday in Abuja.

"Soon you will return to sit on your throne" Comedian Julius Agwu's wife says her husband is the best Nigerian comedian as she celebrates him on his birthday

Ace comedian, Julius Agwu is 45 years old today and his wife Ibiere Agwu took to her Instagram page to write a birthday post filled with hope that he will soon return to the entertainment business and take back his rightful place.

The comedian has been away from the scene for a while due to ill health. But, so far, he's been doing great and his wife, who believes he's the most versatile comedian in Nigeria, said in her birthday message to him, that he will soon return to take his rightful place on the throne.

Kwara state police release statement on Offa robbery, confirm 17 dead and 7 suspects arrested

The Kwara state police command today released its official statement on the Thursday March 5th bank robbery operation. The command says 17 persons including 9) policemen/women. Eight (8) civilians were killed. Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery attack.

The statement in part reads ''Seventeen (17) persons comprising nine (9) policemen/women. Eight (8) civilians, all killed within the police station and the street/banks. Five Banks namely Union, Eco, Gtb, First, Zenith banks and one Microfinance bank, Ibolo micro finance bank, were attacked.

Photos: Blac Chyna shows off her curves in Versace shirt dress

The curvy former stripper and mother of two shared these new photos of herself rocking a Versace shirt-dress and a pair of black high heel sandals. See more photos below...

'Do the needful or I shall use the gram to get my money' Uche Jombo warns her debtor

Actress, Uche Jombo took to her Instagram page today to call out her debtor whom she says is living a fake life as he has been posting designer items on his Instagram page but is yet to refund the money he owes her. She wrote:

The face you make when you see that person who borrowed money from you and hasn't paid back posting designer labels back to back on the gram

"I don't have appetite to make love to grown up women. I prefer little girls"- Father of five arrested for raping 12 year old girl in Niger State

A 25- year-old father of five, Tunde Vincent has been arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl at Madalla village in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State.

According to reports, the suspect allegedly ambushed the girl on her way home from an errand, dragged her into an uncompleted building and raped her. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, April 5, the suspect said;

Kwara state governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, offers N5m for information on masterminds of Offa robbery

The Kwara state government has announced a N5 million reward for anyone with information on the masterminds of the Thursday April 5th Offa bank robbery attack. 17 persons including 6 police officers were killed.

The robbers, reportedly 40 in number, invaded the town, attacked the police station, killed police men and women and carted aways arms and ammunition. Thereafter they stormed 5 commercial banks and a microfinance bank and carted away millions of Naira.

Update: "Stephanie Esievo died in pain" - Lady debunks reports her sister died after clashing with an 'Edo lady'

Late Stephanie Esievo's sister has debunked reports circulating online about circumstances surrounding her death. According to the deceased's friend, Aigbedion Derrick, Stephanie's leg began to swell after she had quarelled with a lady from Edo State. Read previous story here

Taking to Facebook yesterday, Tracy Esievo revealed that her sister has been battling with an illness since January.

Photo: Peter Nielsen, husband of murdered Nigerian singer, Alizee has been arrested and remanded at the Ikoyi prison

Peter Nielsen, has been arrested in connection with the murder of his Nigerian wife and musician, Ali Zainab 'Alizee', and their four-year-old daughter.

He has been the number one suspect since news of Alizee's death broke. Mother and daughter were murdered in the family’s residence at Ocean Parade, Banana Island, in the early hours of Thursday.

2 brothers die, sister survives after they were brutally hacked and thrown into a well by Fulani herdsmen in Benue state (Photos)

10 year old Wuese Yaku, along with her two elder brothers were attacked by Fulani herdsmen at Mbanev, Imbesev, Yaav ward of Turan in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to Apiah Ephraims, the Senior Special Assistant on Media at Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) the herdsmen hacked the siblings with machete and threw them into a well.

Beautiful photos of Oyo First Lady Florence Ajimobi with her children, daughter-in-law and sons-in-law at her 59th birthday celebration

Oyo State First Lady, Florence Ajimobi is pictured with with her daughters, only son, new daughter-in-law Fateema and sons-in-law at her 59th birthday celebration yesterday. See more photos below..

Photos from the burial of man who was laid to rest in a Lion-like casket in Enugu

These photos from a burial in Enugu State has gone viral on social media. It shows a 'rich' man's funeral procession as he's buried in a casket with the shape of a Lion.

Facebook deletes 270 Pages to prevent a reoccurence of Cambridge Analytica scandal

Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the social media giant has deleted at least 270 pages so as to prevent a reoccurence of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

According to Zuckerberg, 'today we’re taking an important step to protect the integrity of elections around the world by taking down more than 270 pages and accounts operated by a Russian organization called the Internet Research Agency (IRA).

Hilarious! With a single tweet, Oby Ezekwesili‏ shades the heck out of APC and PDP

Very funny...

US General, Marcus Hicks says "Boko Haram is the most lethal terror group in the world"

Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, the Commander of the United States’ Special Operations Command Africa has described Boko Haram as the most lethal terror organisation in the world despite claims by the federal government that the extremist group had been significantly degraded and technically defeated. 

The issue of Boko Haram’s power came up at a press briefing held in the US during the week on anti-terror efforts of the US government and made available to Thisday by the US embassy.

Uriel Oputa shows off her hot bikini body in new photos

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa took to Instagram to show off her curvaceous body in a brown two-piece bikini. See another photo below...

Video: Michelle Obama explains why she's not running for President

Michelle won a lot of hearts in America and all over the world with the way she carried herself as First Lady of the United States and a lot of people have wondered if she intends to run for President someday.

The former First Lady has said she has no intention of becoming president, then gave her reason for that.

Photos of two Benue State University students writing exams in their wedding gowns

These photos show two final-year Mass Communication students of the Benue State University writing their exam in their wedding gowns.

According to reports, the exam in question, Com 402: Media Law and Ethics, was scheduled for Saturday and it apparently clashed with their weddings and since the exam couldn’t be shifted, the two brides stormed the hall in their gowns. 

Hilarious! Man talks of how a lady that abandoned him reacted after seeing him with Wizkid & Skepta

A man has narrated how his one time friend, a girl, who called him a low life and has ignored him since last year suddenly reached out when he uploaded a photo of himself and wizkid plus Skepta. She buzzed, hey big head, and he's been thinking what to do to her to make her cry. Lol!

Conor McGregor charged with three counts of assault

Conor McGregor has been charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief.
The Irishman turned himself in to police following a backstage disturbance at the UFC 223 media day in New York.

Police had wanted to question McGregor after footage emerged online appearing to show him throw a "hand truck" at a bus taking rival fighters away from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

All grown up! Isabella Idibia poses with mom, sister

Tuface and Annie Idibia's daughter, Isabella is so grown now. Despite she is just 9, she has been dragging her mom's clothes, shoes and bags with her. Posting the above photos Annie wrote;

"My SunShine #livingMyBestLife #Blessed. Only Thing Now Is My Closet Is Always A Mess ... She’s There All The Time .. Wearing all My Clothes ,Sneakers n Bags Already They Grow Too Quickly ♥"

Man keeps mother's corpse for 3 years just to collect her pension using her thumb impression

In a shocking case from Kolkata, a 43-year-old man has been arrested for reportedly keeping the corpse of his dead mother in a deep freezer for almost three years to collect her pension every month using her thumb impression. The incident came to light after the mutilated body of the woman was found at his home by Kolkata Police on Thursday.

Speaking to The Indian Express, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (Behala) Nilanjan Biswas said, “Bina Mazumdar’s body was stored in a refrigerator since 2015”.

Chichi Igbo shows off six-pack abs in shirtless photos

 And before you say na man, no she's a woman.

Young woman dies while giving birth on the floor of dilapidated classroom at Bakassi IDP Camp (Photos)

A young woman has died while giving birth to a baby on the floor in a dilapidated  class room at  Bakassi IDP camp last week.

The young woman identified as Enobong Asuquo died after childbirth following retained placenta and post partum haemorrhage, on March 27, at Akwa Ikot Eyo Internally Displaced  Camp of Bakassi Returnees at Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State.

$1billion arms fund: ''President Buhari will seek approval from National Assembly'' Presidency

Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has dismissed speculations that President Buhari will bypass the National Assembly to give full approval for the release of $1 billion for arms purchase.

One Wednesday, President Buhari gave the approval of the fund for the purchase of arms for the military. PDP in a statement released by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbodiyan, called on the National Assembly to sanction President Buhari for giving approval for the release of the money without the permission of the lawmakers.

"I cried" - Rapper Jay Z speaks on first time his mother told him she was in love with a woman

Jay-Z has spoken out about his feelings after his mother told him for the first time that she is a lesbian. In an interview with veteran host, David Letterman on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Jay Z said he had known prior to the conversation that his mother Gloria Carter was a lesbian but that was the first time he was having the conversation with his mother.

The 48-year-old rapper said: "For her to sit in front of me and tell me 'I think I love someone' – I mean, I really cried. That's a real story. I cried because I was so happy for her that she was free."

Fashola has failed spectacularly as power minister - Reno Omokri

As Reno Omokri, an aide to former president Goodluck Jonathan shared on his twitter page.

Benue Killings: Police recovers ten corpses in two communities

The Benue Police Command says it has recovered 10 corpses of villagers killed by suspected herders in Tse-Audu and Enger villages in Gwer West Local Government Area of the state last night Thursday April 5th.

In a statement released by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Moses Yamu, the bodies were found by the mobile police contingent deployed to Naka, the capital of the local government council after the attack. The statement in part reads