DSS arrests kidnapping syndicate in Sokoto

Men of the Department of State Security Service, Sokoto State Command, have arrested a seven-man kidnapping gang operating in the Goronyo Local Government Area of the state.

Parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters, the DSS state Director, Alhaji Tijani Kafa, said the suspects were arrested between April 15 and 19, 2017.

He added that the leader of the syndicate, identified as Abdullahi Mohammed, aka Hanazuwa, was arrested on April 19, 2017, with a Dane gun through a joint military operation.

Shekau alive and well – Ahmed Salkida releases Boko Haram leader’s image

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has released a video rubbishing reports that he was injured in a recent air strike.

This was revealed by a journalist close the sect leadership, Ahmad Salkida, who released a screenshot from the clip.

University Of Jos Bans Indecent Dressing

The leadership of the University of Jos has moved to curb the spate of sexual immorality among ladies with a check on their mode of dressing.


Authorities of the University of Jos on Wednesday directed its security agencies to arrest any student whose dressing assaults the sensibilities of the members of the university community.

Oil Prices Plunge To 5-month Low On Thursday

Oil prices plummeted to its lowest in five months after data showed the U.S. rising oil production would offset efforts by the OPEC to moderate prices.

The global oil prices which started falling on Monday following a report that hedge funds and money managers have started cutting bullish positions, dip lower on Thursday to reach its pre-OPEC consensus level.

Wenger seeks peace with old foe Mourinho

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is prepared to bury the hatchet with old foe Jose Mourinho ahead of Sunday’s home game with Manchester United.

Wenger regularly clashed with Mourinho during the Portuguese’s two stints as Chelsea manager, the rivalry spilling over into a touchline shoving match during an October 2014 game at Stamford Bridge.

Photos Of The University Of Ibadan Student Who Jumped To Her Death

The Oyo State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of Miss Deborah Effiong, a 100-level Law student at the University of Ibadan.

The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Odude, made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan.

Odude said police investigation into the incident followed the report by the university’s authority.

Photo: Sinach & Obasanjo Take Selfie On A Plane

Robert Mugabe Sleeping At A World Conference

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe was photographed sleeping at the World Economic Forum taking place in Durban today. The 93-year-old has a bad reputation for falling asleep at conferences and meetings.

Teenager Lures Friend To Be Gang-Raped

The Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court arraigned a 16-year-old girl (name withheld) on Thursday for allegedly luring her friend to a hotel to be gang-raped.

The accused, a student who resides in Alagbado area of Lagos, is being tried for conspiracy.

The prosecutor, Insp. Clifford Ogu, told the court that the offence was committed on March 26, 2017 at Mega Funds Hotel, Alagbado.

Mel B granted five-year restraining order against former nanny

Mel B has won a five-year restraining order against her former nanny Lorraine Gilles who she claims was made pregnant by her estranged husband.

The former Spice Girl took out the order after alleging he had a seven-year affair with the nanny.

Britain’s Prince Philip to retire from public engagements

Britain’s Prince Philip, the 95-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, will retire from public engagements later this year, Buckingham Palace said Thursday.

The decision was taken with the full support of the monarch, the palace said in a statement.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who turns 96 on June 10, is the longest-serving consort in British history, and conducted 219 royal engagements last year.

South Africa set to name coach for Super Eagles clash

After a long wait, the South African Football Association (SAFA) announced yesterday that they have finalised an agreement with the successful candidate and are in the process of formalising the legal arrangements by exchanging signatures.

Former coach Shakes Mashaba, was fired a few months ago.

Spanish court orders Barca’s Neymar to stand trial for fraud

Barcelona forward Neymar and his parents will stand trial over alleged fraud and corruption, making the Brazilian the latest football superstar to have to take the stand, a Spanish court ordered on Thursday.

The National Court also ordered Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and his predecessor Sandro Rosell to be sent to trial over alleged fraud and corruption over Neymar’s transfer from Santos in 2013.

Kane vows to make Chelsea squirm

Harry Kane says Tottenham plan on making Chelsea squirm this weekend as his title chasers look to pile pressure on the leaders with a win against West Ham on Friday.

With Chelsea not in action until Monday’s clash with Middlesbrough, Mauricio Pochettino’s second placed side can temporarily move within one point of top spot if they beat the Hammers at the London Stadium.

Court Sentences Duo To Two Years’ Imprisonment For Stealing, Selling Food Meant For IDPs

A Borno State High Court found the former Supervisory Councillor for Agriculture in Mafa Local Government Area, Borno State, Umar Ibrahim, and Bulama Zangebe guilty of criminal misappropriation on Wednesday for diverting food meant for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Uber Slashes Lagos Fares By 40% In Response To Taxify – See New Rates

Uber slashes Lagos fares: In response to the latest price rate reduction by Taxify, Uber announced a 40% reduction in Lagos rates effective from Thursday 4th May 2017. This means you can travel for business or explore your city for less than ever before.

“Mercy Aigbe was coughing blood after husband assaulted her” – Lagos Commissioner

Mercy Aigbe was coughing blood: The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lola Akande, has revealed that it was disheartening to see actress Mercy Aigbe’s condition when she came to her office to report what she went through in the hands of her estrange husband, Lanre Gentry.

Resign, Go Home and Make Peace With God – Fani-Kayode Tells Buhari

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to resign, go home and make peace with God over his ailing health.

The former Minister also declared the President unfit to continue to function as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, advising him to give up and take a bow.

Unemployed Graduate In Need Of Work, Spotted Along The PDP Secretariat, Abuja

Prince's estate 'ordered to pay $1m bond' in music licensing dispute over deliverance

Prince's estate has been ordered to post a $1 million bond in a music licensing dispute. The estate has successfully obtained a block on releasing new music from the deceased artist, but a judge wants them to post a bond in good faith in case the engineer behind the collection of songs wins the trial. 

Prince's estate has been ordered to pay one million dollars towards the future lawsuit that will determine if Ian Boxhill had the right to release EP Deliverance, according to TMZ.  

Floyd Mayweather to acquire NBA Franchise

Boxing champ, Floyd Mayweather wants to own an NBA franchise. The boxer says he had a meeting in L.A. with Lakers President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson on Thursday morning, and when he left, he was more inspired than ever to make a play to own an NBA team.

Robert Mugabe Thankful for Absence of Islam in ‘Highly Developed’ Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has blamed Islam for the violence plaguing many African countries.

The 93-year-old Mugabe was on a panel discussing fragile states at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban, South Africa on Thursday when he said some countries on the continent are destabilized by religious influences, News 24 reported.

Photos: Desmond Elliot Visits Cele Prophet, Samuel O. Oshodi

As shared by this celestial church Instagram page. We learn that this actor turned politician, last month was at Celestial Church of Christ Ayilara Parish, Surulere area of Lagos That's Sup. Evang. Prophet Samuel O. Oshodi presenting him with some special gift.... Halleluyah o! 

Benue bans open grazing of cattle, sets jail term for offenders

The Benue State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the bill prohibiting Open Rearing and Grazing into law, making it the second State in Nigeria, after Ekiti State, to ban open grazing.

The House had on Tuesday received the report of its Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources on the bill to prohibit open grazing in the State.

Mugabe insists Zimbabwe not fragile despite plunging economy

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is denying his country is in a fragile state and insists it is one of Africa’s most developed despite its plunging economy.

The 93-year-old was speaking Thursday at the Africa leg of the World Economic Forum.