I’m ready to lead troops to where Shekau is hiding, says ex-Boko Haram commander

Abdulkadir Abubakar, a former Boko Haram commander, has said he’s ready to help the military facilitate the arrest of Abubakar Shekau.

He said two factions of the insurgent group are ready to cooperate with the federal government to defeat Shekau.

The Boko Haram commander was arrested by the military in Gujba local government area of Yobe state in June.

Man Attempts Suicide Over N50,000 Loan

A man identified as Abiodun Onipede has been arrested for attempting to commit suicide over his inability to refund a fifty Thousand ‘Lapo’ loan.

Onipede who was arrested by the Anti-Vandal team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State command while attempting to mount the rope in the bush along Ayetoro road in Abeokuta to take his life .

Boyfriend Is Arrested After Digging Up Girlfriend’s Grave To Set Corpse On Fire

A man has been detained in Russia for opening the grave of his dead girlfriend and burning her coffin because he claimed she was stalking him in his dreams.

The man, named as 30-year-old Yuriy Golovin, allegedly dug up his former lover's body five years after her death.

Olga Gileva, 17, died five years ago but her boyfriend 'took advice' from a sorceress who told him to destroy her grave.

Uncertainty over Dammy Krane’s court case

It seems singer, Dammy Krane may not be heaving a sigh of relief anytime soon concerning his fraud case in the United States of America.

Recall that the singer had announced on his social media page last week that he had been discharged and acquitted by the court. But in a swift reaction, the company he allegedly defrauded, Tapjet, issued a statement stating that the singer still has a case to answer. The statement read, “There is a 180-day delay in bringing full charges.

Man who disappeared after impregnating his girlfriend in Benue, resurfaces at son’s baptism

A Nigerian man who disappeared after impregnating girlfriend Rosemary who he persuaded to abort the pregnancy without success, reportedly resurfaced at their son’s baptism.

Facebook user, Ukan Kurugh, who disclosed this wrote;

I cure spiritual attacks with sex – Pastor

With her eyes wide open, a-32-year old housewife, Omotola Akerele, seeking spiritual help, watched as her five-year-old marriage ended abruptly, no thanks to an alleged abortion for a “man of God” who allegedly took advantage of her during her trying period.

One Pastor Matthew Olakunle also allegedly took advantage of her junior sister, Tope, and their 60-year-old mother, Janet, under the pretext of spiritual deliverance.

‘She holds vigil any night I demand for sex; ‘our kids are not mine’ – Man seeks divorce

A man, Kolade Atanda, who sued for divorce at Oja Oba/Mapo Court C Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State made the following allegations against his wife, Dupe Atanda.

He stated thus: “My wife denied me of two things which are important to me. These are s3x and access to my two children.

Jay Z talks about Mum’s sexuality, Blue Ivy and many more in second interview

Jay Z, whose 4:44 album spilled lots of secrets which we all didn’t know, has more to tell his fans and non-fans alike. In the second part of JAY-Z‘s podcast with Rap Radar which has been released on Tidal, he talked about his mum’s sexuality, Blue IVY and dropping another album.

Here are excerpts from the interview;

Why Christians should NOT be watching this show - Pastor

Game of Thrones is so popular that parents are naming their children after characters

Pastor Kevin DeYoung of Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, has questions for believers who think this is okay.

According to Christian Post, the preacher says that there is no compelling argument that gives Christians a pass to watch graphic sex scenes.

Private schools in Rwanda close down as public schools become more attractive to parents

Private schools in Rwanda are on the verge of closing down due to low patronage. A report by Daily Nation says desperate proprietors who face closure of their institutions are now asking the government to sponsor students in private schools at public rates.

But the government has rejected the idea.

US reporter killed covering South Sudan clashes

An American journalist has been killed while covering clashes between government and rebel forces in restive South Sudan, local officials and the US mission in Juba said on Sunday.

Christopher Allen, a freelance reporter and photographer, was embedded with insurgent troops when fighting broke out in Kaya, near South Sudan’s southern border with Uganda.

Uganda to switch off two million unregistered SIM cards

Over 2 million unregistered Sim cards in Uganda will be switched off on August 30, the Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, told a press conference. The PM further said that no extension would be granted.

“That is the decision the meeting took; all unverified/unregistered Sim cards will be switched off at midnight of August 30, when the three months extension granted by President Yoweri Museveni expires,” he said.

Muller admits he’s not “in demand” under Ancelotti

Bayern Munich forward, Thomas Muller, had admitted he is not valued by manager Carlo Ancelotti, after he was left out of the starting XI on Saturday.

Muller has spent his entire career with Bayern, but he spoke out after Ancelotti started Thiago Alcantara in his place, for their 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Omeruo joins Kasimpasa on loan from Chelsea

Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender and Chelsea starlet Kenneth Omeruo has agreed to join Kasimpasa on loan.

The former Den Haag, Middlesbrough and Alanyaspor defender has returned to Kasimpasa, having played for them in the 2015/16 campaign, making 26 appearances.

D’Tigress beat Mali to qualify for Afrobasket final

Nigeria’s women senior basketball team, D’Tigress, have qualified for 2017 Afrobasket Women’s Championship final.

In a tension-soaked semi-final clash on Saturday night against hosts, Mali, D’Tigress narrowly prevailed 48-47 to secure a final ticket at the flagship African tournament for Women.

Macron’s popularity plummets in new poll

French President Emmanuel Macron’s popularity rating slumped a further 14 points in August to hit 40 percent, following a sharp 10-point drop the previous month, according to a poll released Sunday.

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe also saw his popularity fall nine points over the same period, with 47 percent now satisfied with his performance, the Ifop poll carried out for the Journal du Dimanche newspaper showed.

Barcelona confident of landing Coutinho for €150m

Barcelona remain confident they will get Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, if they offer the Premier League club up to €150million.

The La Liga giants feel that Coutinho’s souring relationship with the Anfield side, could work in their favour too.

Alligators invade the streets of Texas following Hurricane Harvey

 Alligators have turned up outside homes and under cars as a result of Hurricane Harvey .

A warning was issued by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office as Texas was las night slammed with the most powerful storm to strike the US mainland in a decade.

Katie Price is divorcing third husband Kieran Hayler over affair with nanny

It appears the saying,''Once a cheat,always a cheat '' is true in Katie Price's case as her husband,Kieran Hayler  has admitted to a year long affair with their children's nanny,after she forgave him for having affairs with her close friends Jane Poutney and Chrissy Thomas in 2014.

Re-arrest Kanu and quicken the realization of Biafra : IPOB leader's family dares FG

The family of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the group itself, have dared the Federal Government over the latter’s move to get the director of Radio Biafra, who is on bail, re-arrested.

Federal Government had last Friday filed an application for the revocation of his bail,claiming that the IPOB leader had flouted all his bail conditions, including setting up a security outfit, Biafra Security Service (BSS).

I don’t know if I will box again-Conor Mcgregor speaks following defeat to Floyd Mayweather

Conor Mcgregor has said he may never box again after Floyd Mayweather defeated him,sealed his 50-0 undefeated status in Las Vegas tonight. Conor said

: “I thought it was close ... I get a little floppy when I get tired ... [Floyd] was a lot more composed. You’ve got to give it to him ... I don’t know if I will box again”

This is a woman who had 3 children with 3 different men-Mel B's first husband speaks

The first husband of Mel B says people should not feel sorry for her over her bitter divorce battle.

Jimmy Gulzar, whose marriage to the former Spice Girl lasted two years, said Mel, 42, had always been able to look after herself.

“I chose the right dance partner for my last dance-Floyd Mayweather retires from boxing

Floyd Mayweather has announced his final retirement from boxing after he defeated Conor Mcgregor. The 50-0 undefeated champion said

Victim Bites Off Rapist Penis During Forced Oral Sex

A 17-year-old rape victim has ensured her rapist never uses his manhood again. She reportedly fought back against the man who is accused of making her perform oral sex act on him.

The rapist was left with serious injuries after she sunk her teeth into his private parts during the alleged attack.

Olori Wuraola Never Cheated On Ooni - Source Reveals

It is no longer news that the Ooni of Ife and his wife Olori Wuraola are no longer together.
A new reason as to why the marriage packed up as been revealed by Thisday.

According to a source who spoke with Spy Glass, Olori Wuraola had been victimised by some of Ooni’s family members due largely to the fact that she is not Yoruba and because they wanted to turn her to their slave.

Olori however remained quiet all through because she not only loves her husband but respects the institution of marriage.

Mercy Johnson And Husband Celebrates 6th Wedding Anniversary

Their union started amidst gossip and husband snatching allegations, but actress Mecy Johnson and her husband, Prince Odi Okojie have proved nothing else matters but love.

The couple today are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary and Prince Odi penned a lovely message to further make it known he couldnt have made a better choice.

He wrote:

Reigning Beauty Queen Calls Pageant Organizers Out After Reneging On Their Promises

Current Miss Health Nigeria Rita Chinedu has called out the pageant organizers for reneging on the promises made to her upon winning the crown.

She took to IG to pen her thoughts writing:

EFCC freezes N8.6billion in Bola Shagaya's accounts

3 accounts belonging to Hajiya Muinat Bola Shagaya, a former associate of ex-first lady Patience Jonathan has been frozen by the EFCC.

According to The Nation, Shagaya’s relationship with about 10 firms/account names are also being investigated by the anti-graft agency.