NURTW Member Stabs Vice Chairman Over Girlfriend

The Vice Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mr Omotunde is currently battling for his life at General Hospital, Shomolu, Lagos after he was stabbed by one of his colleagues for allegedly snatching his girlfriend.

Two suspects, My Ayodele Muyiwa and James Friday who allegedly carried out the attack have been arrested by the police and detained at the Shomolu police division. One of the suspects, Ayodele Muyiwa is said to have been having issues with the Mr Omotunde for snatching his girlfriend. 

Falana writes Zuma, threatens to sue South Africa over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians

Legal luminary and constitutional lawyer, Femi Falana, has written to South African President Jacob Zuma, to, as a matter of urgency, identify and prosecute persons and groups behind the xenophgobic attacks against Nigerians in that country.

Falana is also seeking compensation for the victims of the attack.

Nigerian Man Handcuffed and Locked Up for 4 Days at the U.S Airport Shares His Bitter Story

On Monday March 6th, Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Diaspora matters, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, released a statement advising Nigerians who do not have any important thing to do in the US not to travel there as she has received reports of some Nigerians being denied entry by some US Immigration officers.

Her advice was later countered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama who at a press briefing in Abuja, said there was no truth in reports that some Nigerians were being denied entry into the US due to the new US immigration policy.

Turkish gunman who killed toddler is murdered at his wedding six days after release from prison

The man who killed a Scottish toddler at a Turkish cafe in 2003, has died after being shot at his own wedding. 

Daimi Akyuz, 46 had been sent to jail after he was found guilty of firing the shot that killed Alistair Grimason, while the toddler was sleeping in his pushchair.

A fight had broken out at the cafe over a mobile phone and Akyus shot, killing two people. The second person was Ali Bektas, a mobile salesman.

My performance against PSG my best ever game – Neymar

Brazilian ace, Neymar Jr. says his stunning performance in Barcelona’s 6-1 win against French Champions, Paris Saint-Germain was the best he has ever produced. 


Sergi Roberto scored the winning goal in stoppage time, but Neymar was the driving force as the Catalan side scored three times in the final seven minutes of their Champions League round-of-16 second-leg tie en route to the competition’s biggest ever comeback. 

Grandfather cuts off baby’s penis during circumcision

A 59-year-old man, Mr Ziworitin Keke, has allegedly cut off part of the genitals of his eight-month-old grandson while circumcising the boy at Ondewari, a coastal settlement in Bayelsa. 


The baby is currently receiving medical care at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa capital. 

Arsene Wenger blocked Arsenal’s approach for Pep Guardiola in 2016

Arsene Wenger blocked Arsenal’s approach for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola in 2016 by refusing to step down at the Emirates, according to reports in Spain.

The Frenchman, 66, is out of contract at the end of the season and there’s huge doubt over his future at the club after a difficult campaign in north London.

Wenger signed a three-year deal with the Gunners in 2014 after winning the FA Cup for the second consecutive year.

What Nigerians Do Not Know About Osinbajo - Tinubu

According to Tinubu, in a congratulatory message to Osinbajo on 60th birthday occasion, the attribute (loyal team player) was noticed when he was Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice 1999–2007.

Tinubu in a statement released by his media office said: “we know that you will have little time to celebrate as your birthday comes at a momentous time this year.

Gambian Authorities Discover Body of Opposition Leader, Solo Sandeng Allegedly Killed in Detention by Former Leader Jammeh

Gambian authorities, on Thursday, discovered the body of opposition leader, Solo Sandeng, who died in custody during former autocrat Yahya Jammeh’s regime.

Police spokesman Foday Conta, said Sandeng’s body was found near the western coastal village of Tanji and will undergo forensic investigation at a hospital in the capital, Banjul.

Soldier and Many Others Injured as Army Engage Boko Haram Members in Serious Gun Battle

The Army has confirmed that one soldier died, two missing and 13 others are wounded in ongoing operations to rid remnants of terrorists from their hideouts in Borno and Northeast generally.

Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman made this known in a statement in Abuja on Thursday.

He said that the operation involved ambushes, cordon and search of the suspected remnants hiding places in the remote areas.

Juventus boss could quit for Arsenal this summer if demands aren’t met

Massimiliano Allegri has told Juventus what he wants from them in his new contract and wants his future resolved by the end of the month if he is to reject interest from Arsenal.

The Italian tactician has emerged as the leading candidate to replace the under-fire Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium, with the Frenchman yet to sign an extension to his contract that expires at the end of the season.

I Won't Share My Husband's Manhood with Any Woman - Barren Lagos Wife Sends Husband to Prison Over 2nd Wife

Few weeks ago, a 50-year-old man identified as Adolphus Eze Nwagu was been arrested, remanded in prison custody at Kikiri, and charged before a Lagos court after he had altercation with Ngozi Ezenwagu, his barren first wife for marrying a second wife after 13 years of childless.

The incident happened at 12 Musibau Saidi Street, Fatoki in Egan, a surbrb of Lagos State where Adolphus built a house and reside with Ngozi and the new wife.

Photos: Tragedy Averted As Loaded Petrol Tanker Falls And Spills Its Content In Ondo

Tragedy was averted on Wednesday after a Conoil tanker carrying a loaded petrol tumbled in Akure, Ondo State. Emergency officials who arrived the scene on time cleaned up the spilled petrol and removed the fallen tanker to avoid any danger.

Emre Can refusing to sign new Liverpool deal

Emre Can is reportedly demanding Liverpool double his wages and has been sitting on a new deal since the turn of the new year.

The Liverpool midfielder put in an excellent performance against Arsenal after a string of wanting displays.

President Buhari mourns Adebayo, says Nigeria will miss a true patriot

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late former governor of the defunct Western Region, retired Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo, as a true patriot. 

A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina in Abuja, said Buhari stated this in a telephone call from London to the son of the late general and former governor of Ekiti State, Niyi Adebayo. 

UN remembers Chibok schoolgirls on Int’l Women’s Day

The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has called on the international community to remember the Chibok schoolgirls and thousands of other women abducted by the Boko Haram terrorists.

Mohammed stated this in her speech to commemorate the 2017 International Women’s Day at the UN Headquarters in New York.

David Ospina, Lucas Perez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain want to leave

Arsenal could be in line to lose as much as five of their first-team stars this summer. Arsene Wenger’s side are in free fall as they lost 10-2 to Bayern Munich over two legs in the Champions League and slipped out of the top four in the league.

Arsenal are worried they are about to lose Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil with both stalling on signing new deals.

Obasanjo Is A Liar, Ahmadu Ali Is Still A Member of PDP – PDP Chairman

The Chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ni­ger State, Mr Tanko Beji, has debunked the claims by former President Oluse­gun Obasanjo that Senator Ahmadu Ali, a one-time national chairman of the party had left the PDP.

Beji insists that “Ahma­du Ali is still in the PDP. He is participating in all our activities. He has not left us he has no plans to leave us.”

LA Galaxy offer to make Ibrahimovic richest MLS player

LA Galaxy have told Zlatan Ibrahimovic they are prepared to make him the highest paid player in Major League Soccer history if he joins them from Manchester United this summer.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ibrahimovic only joined United on a one-year deal last summer.

There is an option for the Swede to stay longer but while the club are desperate to keep him, the 35-year-old is yet to agree.

PSG star slams Luis Suarez after Barcelona's epic comeback

Thiago Silva has slammed Luiz Suarez following Barcelona’s historic victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Barca became the first team in the competition’s history to overturn a 4-0 first-leg defeat as they scored three goals in the final seven minutes to register a 6-1 win at Camp Nou on Wednesday evening.

Board warn Arsene Wenger he must prove he can reinvent himself

The Arsenal board have warned Arsene Wenger the decision whether he stays or leaves the club does not lie solely in his hands.

Wenger has a two-year contract offer on his table from the Arsenal hierarchy and was thought to be allowed to stay at the club should he chose to.

Etisalat in talks with banks over $1b loan

Global Systems Mobile Communication (GSM) service provider Etisalat is locked in discussions with its creditors who are battling to recover a $1billion loan.

In the talks are three banks – Zenith Bank, Access Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank—which advanced the telco the loan about two years ago.

A large portion of the loan, which  was meant to expand the telco’s network, is unpaid. The banks are threatening to invoke a segment of the loan agreement, which allows the creditors to assume the management of the company.

NYSC Takes Action On Zamfara Corper Who Was Allegedly Tortured By Police And 11 Others

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has redeployed a corps member, Michael Uwakwe, serving in Zamfara to Anambra, following his assault by a police officer.

Victoria Okakwu, the NYSC Director, Corps Welfare and Inspectorate, explained that the corps member was redeployed to ensure his safety and security while carrying out his national assignment. 

Barack Obama 'furious' with Donald Trump at the moment

Barack Obama is reportedly "furious" about Donald Trump's allegation that he ordered the placing of wiretaps in Trump Tower ahead of the presidential election.

The former US leader was said to be "livid" after his successor accused him of being a "bad, or sick, guy", while failing to provide any evidence his Democratic predecessor had ordered a surveillance operation.

Fashola Is Frustrating My Move To Reconstruct The Lagos Airport Road – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday, lamented that the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing led by ex-Lagos Governor, Babatunde Fashola, is frustrating the state government’s plan to reconstruct the Lagos Airport Road from the Oshodi end.

He also said the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing is also frustrating the planned handover of the Presidential Lodge to Lagos long after Pres. Buhari approved the handing over of the project.