Nigeria seals deal with Switzerland to return $321m Abacha loot

Nigeria and Switzerland have sealed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the return of $321 million traced to former Nigerian military ruler, Sani Abacha.

The deal was signed on behalf of Nigeria by Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation, in Washington DC, US, on Monday afternoon at the headquarters of the World Bank Group.

Zimbabwe’s army chief Constantino Chiwenga ‘could be tipped for VP post’ – reports

Zimbabwe’s army chief Constantino Chiwenga is reportedly earmarked for one of the country’s two deputy president posts, a reports say.

According to Daily News, the army chief was likely going to be elevated to the vice presidency seat during the forthcoming Zanu-PF congress this month.

Millions looted during Nelson Mandela's funeral

The head of South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog, Busisiwe Mkhwebane has confirmed a R250‚000 payment into Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle’s private account was among a litany of irregular transactions made with money meant for Nelson Mandela’s funeral.

In a damning 300-page report‚ Mkhwebane has laid bare the details of how provincial and municipal officials went on a spending spree with money initially allocated for development in one of South Africa’s poorest provinces.

I’m still adapting to extra Manchester United pressure – Victor Lindelof

Victor Lindelof admits he is still coming to terms with the extra pressure of playing for Manchester United.

The defender has been eased in by Jose Mourinho since his £31 million move from Benfica in the summer. It look the Swede until November to make his full Premier League debut but has since started three consecutive games, including the 3-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday.

Antonio Conte ‘will be just fine’ at Chelsea – Michael Emenalo

Antonio Conte “will be just fine” at Chelsea despite persistent speculation suggesting that he could leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, says the club’s former technical director Michael Emenalo.

Emenalo took up a new role as Monaco’s sporting director last month, just three weeks after announcing his surprise decision to leave Chelsea after 10 years across the coaching and scouting departments at Stamford Bridge.

Federal govt will sustain Made-in-Nigeria patronage campaign – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government will intensify and sustain the campaign for the patronage of Made-in-Nigeria products in its drive to diversify the economy, create employment and generate wealth.

The Minister stated this in Lagos on Monday at the launch of the South West Campaign for the patronage of Made-in-Nigeria products by the Ministries of Information and Culture as well as Industry, Trade and Investment.

Luke Shaw ‘deserves’ chance with Manchester United – Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says Luke Shaw deserves a chance in the Manchester United team.

Shaw has made two appearances this season totalling 48 minutes after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

But the 22-year-old is in line to feature in the Champions League against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday night and Mourinho says the left-back has earned his chance.

Two police officers killed by gunmen in Nasarawa

The police command in Nasarawa state on Monday said two of its officers were killed by gunmen along the Akwanga-Keffi federal highway.

Kennedy Idirisu, public relations officer of the command, confirmed the incident to the NAN in Lafia.

LASU Suspends Provost, College Of Medicine

The Lagos State University has suspended the Provost of the LASU College of Medicine, Ikeja, Prof. Babatunde Solagberu, over alleged financial and administrative improprieties.
The suspension took effect from November 30.

Woman trying to retrieve purse from subway tracks is struck by train, loses both legs

A Brooklyn woman who climbed onto the subway tracks to retrieve her dropped purse was hit by a train and lost both of her legs below the knee, authorities said Monday.

The accident happened just after 1 a.m. Saturday, when the 25-year-old woman climbed onto the No. 6 train’s roadbed at the E. 28th St. station in Midtown as a southbound train approached, police sources said.

Trump’s travel ban goes into full effect

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to President Donald Trump by allowing his latest travel ban targeting people from six Muslim-majority countries to go into full effect even as legal challenges continue in lower courts.

I won't wait to be killed- Mugagbe's nephew confirms fleeing Zimbabwe

Mr. Patrick Zhuwao, 50-year-old nephew of deposed Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has confirmed he fled the country to save his life.

He fled the country because he feared for his life during the military coup.

He added that his employees were beaten and robbed and he is unlikely to return unless his safety can be guaranteed.

Lady who held her wedding in hospital for her sick dad,reveals he has passed on

Last month,Vieneese Stanton went viral after she held her wedding 5 months earlier than planned,to enable her sick dad witness her special moment .Her dad was given just one week to live ,after being down with Lukemia .Now,she revealed he has passed on.She wrote

 It is with a broken heart and teary eyes that I am even able to utter the words “My father has transitioned to glory.” I know he’s in Heaven and I know he’s with my mother but I feel so hurt right now. I’ve gained an Angel but I’ve lost my Superman.

Man ‘Stabs Brother-in-law At Least 25 Times In Horrific Bus Attack’.

A 37-year-old dad-of-three allegedly stabbed his brother-in-law at least 25 times in a horrifying bus attack – leaving him partially disembowelled. The 50-year-old victim was knifed dozens of times in the attack, which occurred after a row flared up between the pair, prosecutors claim.

Footage, taken on a camera phone and obtained by ABC 7, appears to show the two men on the back of a bus in Chicago in Illinois, US.

Niger State Governor Visits Victims Of Robbery Attack In The Hospital

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has visited victims of armed robbery attack which took place in Lapai at IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna on Monday. Governor Sani-Bello who was joined by the new Commissioner of Police,Mr Paul Yakadi was conducted round by the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr Isa Umar.

Twitter user reveals the shocking thing her Nigerian ex did to her

This lady with an interesting Twitter name revealed what a Nigerian man did to her...See her tweet below

Governor Okorocha Swears In Sister As Commissioner For Happiness

Ten months after the dissolution of the Imo State Executive Council, Governor Rochas Okorocha on Monday swore-in 28 new commissioners and eighty-one transition committee members of the 27 local government councils in the state.

Photos: Couple welcome a set of twins after 16 years of marriage

Over the weekend, a couple identified as Mr and Mrs Emmanuel Ndukwe, dedicated their set of twins, a boy and girl, they recently welcomed after 16 years of waiting. Congrats to them! See more photos from the dedication of their babies below

Jamie Foxx has dumped Katie Holmes?

Earlier this year actor Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise’s ex-wife finally went public after years of dating in secret. Now that the romance is public, it looks like Jamie has lost interest? Read the report from Star magazine below…

European Investment Bank grants €100m credit line to Afreximbank

European Investment Bank (EIB), has granted the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a line of credit agreement amounting to €100 million. The agreement took place last week in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on the sidelines of the African Union-European Union Summit.

The facility is aimed at financing trade-related long-term productive investments by private sector entities, or commercially operated public sector entities in Afreximbank member countries that are also signatories to the Cotonou Agreement.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding date and venue have been revealed

Last week, the royal family confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry in May 2018. The exact date and venue has been revealed…

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Federal High Court orders arrest of Seplat chairman, Ambrose Orjiako

Monday, a Federal High Court in Lagos issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the Chairman of Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, Dr. Ambrose Orjiako, for failing to appear in court.

Justice Hadizat Shagari, who issued the bench warrant, had directed that Orjiako should appear before her on Monday in a contempt proceedings initiated against him by a firm, AOS Orwell Ltd.

Judge Denies Meek Mill Bail Again

Meek Mill just lost some momentum in his bid for freedom, because the judge has denied his request for bail.

According to docs, obtained by TMZ, Judge Genece Brinkley says Meek is a "flight risk" and "a danger to the community." In denying him bail, she questioned the validity of his clean drug tests, suggesting he might have used something called "Fast Flush" to cleanse his system. 

Suspected Boko Haram Member Caught While Trying To Plant A Bomb In Borno State

Ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan’s $15.591m case for Jan 19

THE Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday adjourned hearing of former First Lady Mrs. Patience Jonathan’s suit seeking to unfreeze her accounts till January 19

The accounts are said to have $15.5 million in them.