Photos: Sultan of Sokoto Honours Joke Silva

Rather than drum support for a political party, veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva along with Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Project Cordinator & Founder of Savanah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, were in Sokoto state with the Emir to discuss ways of enlightening and averting election violence in the country.

Liverpool’s Sterling ‘wants 25% more than Neymar’

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he is “relaxed” about Raheem Sterling’s contract situation despite claims that the latest discussions have failed to find a solution to a long-running impasse.

The club have tabled what a couple of weeks ago Rodgers described as an “incredible” offer – reported to be in the region of £100,000 a week.

Pastor Creflo Dollar wants $65 million so he can buy a new private jet

This pastor in America wants $65 million in donations, so that he can purchase his own private jet.

We’re not entirely sure that Jesus would have approved of the lavish purchase, but Pastor Creflo Dollar of the World Changers Church International in Atlanta is seeking a minimum of $300 from more than 200,000 people, so he can buy a Gulfstream 650.

Photos: Alaafin Of Oyo +2 Of His Many Wives At University Of London 4 A Convocation

Oyo Monarch Alaafin Lamidi Adeyemi III and two of his numerous wives were recently at the University Of London to witness the honouring of Senior Advocate of Nigeria Aare Afe Babalola with Doctor of Letters degree at the University's convocation ceremony.

Suarez reveals real reason why he left Liverpool for Barcelona

Luis Suarez has admitted that he made the decision to leave Liverpool for Barcelona last year because of the British media.

The Uruguay star said he grew ‘tired’ of the coverage he received from the press in England during his three-year stint on Merseyside, which saw him make headlines for being found guilty for racially abusing Patrice Evra and biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic.

Manchester United ‘open talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent over £71.1m transfer’

Manchester United have opened talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent over a shock deal to sign the Real Madrid ace.

Ronaldo’s future has been subject of intense speculation in the last few weeks, with fresh rumours that he’s unhappy with life in Madrid.

Single woman launches social media competition for man to impregnate her

A woman has posted an advert on social media to find a man to get her pregnant after she got fed up with her mother nagging her about not having children.

Lena Komleva, 29, from the city of Chelyabinsk in southern Russia stuck the‘Leave Your Trace In Me’ advert on her Vkontakt page (the Russian equivalent of Facebook) saying: ‘On the eve of my 29th birthday I announce a contest.

Three Chinese nationals kidnapped in Kogi

In what has become a trend, Barely one week after two expatriate Chinese workers were kidnapped in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, three other Chinese citizens were on Friday abducted in the state.

It was gathered that the three Chinese nationals were kidnapped at the crusher area, a suburb of Lokoja metropolis in the early hours of Thursday.

Man Dies While Chasing Mysterious Goat

The body of a 31-year-old young man simply identified as Ade, has been retrieved from a 30-feet well at Amikanle road, Agbado Okeodo local government area of Lagos, he fell into while chasing a mysterious goat.

According to report, the deceased, who is married with three children usually, patronize a particular woman in the street who sells local herbs before setting out for the day’s work with his friends.

Photo: Jonathan Presents Cheques & Appointment Letters To Victims Of NIS Tragedy

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Senate Defends Confirmation Of Musiliu Obanikoro As Minister

"Innocent Until Proven Guilty”

Responding to the grouse of the APC Senators, the spokesman for the Senate, Enyinnaya Abaribe, said although there were allegations against Senator Obanikoro, there was no court decision, condemning Senator Obanikoro for any crime.

Four Soldiers Die As Troops Uncover Yobe Bomb Factory

Four soldiers died in the course of the operation to clear terrorists from Buni-Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State as troops, on cordon and search, uncovered a bomb-making factory, where the improvised explosives devices, used by terrorists, are being produced.

The soldiers were reportedly killed by explosions while clearing the IEDs, which the terror group, Boko Haram, had deployed in different parts of the town.